Happy Ending For The Villain Has It Own Price [Discontinue]

(7) Crown prince[1/2]

The crowning ceremony finally arrived. Penelope wear a red dress with a flower crown that were given by Callisto. Reynold escort Penelope out of her comforting her with words.

" hey hey.. Don't be so sad.. And don't kiss him " -Reynold

" Kiss- what? " -Penelope

" I heard best friends to lovers is popular these day and hell don't you dare kiss the prince " -Reynold

" I won't. Callisto see me as his younger sister, brother. He called me kid most of the time. Don't you noticed it?? " -Penelope

" well that's because you are a kid " -Reynold

Penelope frown at Reynold and sigh. She smiled at the end and enter the carriage. Duke didn't notice her sadness while Derrick notice it and told her not to cry in the crowning ceremony. He did ask what's wrong with Penelope but he is not good with comfort words.

They arrived at the banquet and was greeted warmly. Duke is busy talking with other nobles, Reynold and Derrick was drowned by ladies and there Penelope standing like a statue in the chocolate fountain. She sigh and waiting patiently for Callisto to come out.

" lady Penelope! What's up with the long face? " -Ella

" ah lady Ella! " -Penelope

Ella bowed to Penelope and greeted her warmly. Penelope explained to her that she is sad about Callisto leaving for war. Ella comforted her and told her that Callisto will be perfectly fine. Penelope thanked Ella because she really need to hear that.

" you should write him letters when he is out on war. You know, give him encouragement words " -Ella

" but what if the letters didn't arrive at it destination " -Penelope

" I am not sure about that.. But I can assure you to think positive " -Ella

" again lady Ella, thank you... I'll try to be more positive! " -Penelope

Smiled Penelope brightly

" that's my princess! I love the smiles of yours " -Ella

" Is my smile yours favorite, lady Ella? " -Penelope

Ella nodded and pinched Penelope's cheeks and imagining her as a squirrel

" you got the most beautiful smile in the world and I will do anything to protect your smile " -Ella

Penelope smiled and hugged Ella as she hug her back. They both continue their conversation for a while until an announcer came by

" The first prince, his highness Callisto Regulus is here now "

Callisto came out from the door behind the banquet with bloods on his shirt and hair. All of the nobles were shocked and scared to make a sound expect Penelope. She is glad Callisto didn't hurt himself while fighting assassins. Callisto noticed Penelope far away from the distance and wave at her then continue to walked to be crown by the emperor

" Callisto... " -Emperor

" I arrived safely, your majesty. Thank you for the Queen escorts... " -Callisto

The queen choked on her drink. Emperor just sigh and stand up from his seat. So then the crowning ceremony began. Callisto is officially a crown prince and so he announced all the nobles enjoy the party but hell they are too scared now. Not wanting to make the new crown prince upset, they shouted hooray and pretend to be happy.

" Lady Ella, thank you for keeping my company. I'll go now! " -Penelope

" a-ah.. Yes see you later Lady Penelope! " -Ella