Queen Aurora

Chapter 22

Queen Aurora
Chapter 22

The palace hall was lively with people for tonight's gathering in celebration of the King's birthday.

Delegates and ambassadors from other countries were sent to attend the ball. Noblemen were also invited, including my father and other influential people of the kingdom.

And now, I still can't understand why I have to do this.

Kasalukuyan akong nakatayo sa harapan ni Alexandre sa gitna ng maraming taong nandito. Hindi maipinta ang pagmumukha ko habang nakatingin lang sa nagulat niyang mukha.

As a tradition, the queen is asked to give flowers to the king as a symbol of her love and devotion to her husband. Kung hindi lang ako pinilit ni Leizel na gawin ito ay malabong gagawin ko 'to sa party niya mismo.

Napatingin nalang ako sa bouquet ng red roses na hawak ko at hindi ako makapaniwala na ito pa ang napili ni Leizel na ibigay ko sa hari.

I will definitely punish that maid for making me do this. Red roses, huh? So lame.

Atsaka ako nagtaas ulit ng tingin para tignan ang gwapo niyang mukha. At sa totoo lang ay hindi na ako nagulat sa naging reaksyon niya.

His emerald eyes are filled with fondness and love as he looks at me.

So, are you this happy to receive a flower from me on your birthday? I thought.

Para kaming mga tanga na natayo sa gitna ng party habang masaya at kinikilig na pinapanood kami ng lahat. Hah, what a show.

"I-It's for you, your majesty. " I even stuttered a bit while looking away from him. "I wish you a long and happy life as the great monarch of this land."

Why do I feel so embarrassed about this?

Hindi pa ako makatingin ng diretso sa kanya habang inaabot ang red roses. Samantalang nanatili lang siyang nakangiti ng sobrang saya habang diretsong nakatitig sa mukha ko.

At mula sa kinatatayuan ay may narinig pa akong bulungan sa tabi namin.

"The queen loves our king and gave him red roses on his birthday."

"Yes, red roses signify undying love and devotion. What a lovely couple. "

Kaagad namang nag-init ang mga pisngi ko nang dahil sa nalaman ko na ibig sabihin ng red roses.

That Leizel...I will kill her! I cursed in my thoughts.

Pero nang magtaas ako ng mukha at makita ang sobrang saya na nakaguhit sa gwapong mukha ni Alexandre ay kaagad din akong natigilan.

Why does he have to look so happy like this?

Tinanggap niya ang bouquet mula sa kamay ko at masayang nginitian ako.

"Thank you, my queen." He replied.

Don't smile. I hate you.

His emerald eyes are even glistening with too much warmth and happiness while staring at me.

Nabawi ko naman ang paningin ko dahil hindi na ako nagiging komportable sa mga titig niya.

Well, if you're this happy, I guess I can't do anything about it. I pondered.

"Just take it and don't speak a word." Hindi ko makatingin na sagot. "Happy birthday, live a useful life as a king. "

My voice is uninterested and dull while greeting him.