Sacrificial Bride SilverCrest Empire

The SilverCrest Empire was a beautiful empire that had lush green fields with bountiful harvest, elegant and magnificent architecture where the subjects lived happily. The Emperor and Empress treated their subjects as their kids and so the empire flourished quickly.

But

There's always a but in such stories.

Few years back, the subtle shifts began to disrupt the harmony. A series of unforeseen challenges emerged casting a shadow over the prosperous empire.

The whole empire was affected by erratic unpredictable weathers, a mysterious illness with no cure and the poverty creeping its way amidst the roads of the Empire. The Emperor and Empress were trying everything they can to make things better but whatever they did all failed.

In SilverCrest Empire's Castle

Servants/Maids

*talking amongst themselves*

Maid 1: "Why does this stupid princess tries so much to be pitiful?? She is ridiculous.

Servants/Maids

Maid 2: *whispering* You are right. She is always causing a scene.

Maid 1: "She is stupid and ignored princess. Why do we even have to serve her? It's better that she always get locked in her room. Her sight is so ugly.

Servants/Maids

Maid 2: Hideous monster

Maria De Geire/ Fl's mom/Empress

*irritated* What do you want Esther?? I don't have time for your stupid acts.

Esther De Geire (Fl)/Princess

*looking at her through tears* M.. Mom, I am not acting. I.. I really fell from the ladder while taking the book.

Suzy De Geire/Fl's sis/Princess

*standing near her mom* Huh? What's wrong with you big sis? I don't understand why you always throw tantrums over small stuff. Mom is busy with Empire work, yet you are being selfish. Tsk...

Esther De Geire (Fl)/Princess

But su-

Maria De Geire/ Fl's mom/Empress

*screams in anger* Why were you climbing a ladder? Why can't you just ask a servant to do it for you?? 💢

Esther De Geire (Fl)/Princess

Moth.. Mother, I asked them *shivering* But they denied to he-

Servants/Maids

Maid 1: *comes forward* What are you saying princess?? *sniffs* I offered to help you but you denied arrogantly. And now you are blaming in on us. What we poor people did to you, princess Esther.

Esther De Geire (Fl)/Princess

*looks at her mom* Mom, it's no-

Maria De Geire/ Fl's mom/Empress

*slaps her* Ugh!! You are so annoying 💢

Sierra De Geire/Fl's sis/Princess

*hurries to the scene* Mom, Suzy what's happening?? *looks at Esther* Why are your cheeks red??

Suzy De Geire/Fl's sis/Princess

*rolls eyes* Elder sis, what can you expect from big sis? She got into trouble again and blamed the poor maids. *rude voice*

Sierra De Geire/Fl's sis/Princess

*looks at Esther* What happened? *strict voice*

Esther De Geire (Fl)/Princess

Elder sis, I wanted a book so I climbed ladder. But then I lost my balance and fell down. *looking down with shame* I.. I am sorry for ca.. Causing trouble.

Suzy De Geire/Fl's sis/Princess

*in impatient* Big sis, you are fool. Mom, I am going back to my studies. I can't deal with my stupid sister.

Maria De Geire/ Fl's mom/Empress

*smiles* Okay Suzy dear.

Esther De Geire (Fl)/Princess

*standing there awkwardly*

Sierra De Geire/Fl's sis/Princess

Mom, don't scold Esther a lot. Your throat will ache. You still have some Empire affairs to handle.

Maria De Geire/ Fl's mom/Empress

*sighs* You are right. I just want Esther to be a sensible person. *looks at Esther* I am doing this for you. Don't you understand?? You are stupid. You can't even study properly. Ugh... You are not good at anything. *massages her head* What can I do with you?? 💢

Sierra De Geire/Fl's sis/Princess

*goes near her and holds her arm* Mom, let me take you to your room.

Esther De Geire (Fl)/Princess

*goes near her* Let m.. .me help..

Maria De Geire/ Fl's mom/Empress

*irritated* No need to copy your sister.

Esther De Geire (Fl)/Princess

*stands there looking down* M.. Mother, I completed the 2 history books. And the etiquette-

Maria De Geire/ Fl's mom/Empress

*angry* WHAT??? ONLY 2 HISTORY BOOKS AT THIS AGE??

Maria De Geire/ Fl's mom/Empress

*slaps her*

Esther De Geire (Fl)/Princess

*falls down due to impact*

Sierra De Geire/Fl's sis/Princess

*shocked* Mom, Esther *goes near Esther* Mom, it's okay. She is still young.

Maria De Geire/ Fl's mom/Empress

*looks at Sierra* Sierra, you are too naive and kind. She is 19 y.o. A year younger than you. Yet she is so stupid. Suzy, who is a year younger than Esther has completed whole history of Empires during age of 16.

Maria De Geire/ Fl's mom/Empress

Look at this moron 💢

Maria De Geire/ Fl's mom/Empress

*looks at servants* Locks this moron in her room. Give her food only one time until she completes whole history lessons. 💢

Esther De Geire (Fl)/Princess

*goes near her and holds her hand* M.. Mom ple.. Please.. D.. Don't lock me ag.. Again. *crying* I..I feel suffocating. Pl.. Please.

Maria De Geire/ Fl's mom/Empress

*jerks hand away* What are you waiting for?? Move fast. 💢

Servants/Maids

Yes Empress *hurries towards Esther*

Esther continued begging to her mom. But Empress Maria had her ears shut to her daughter. Esther De Geire, the second princess of SilverCrest was ignored and unfavorable princess. She was innocent, simple and slow in wits. But she tried everything she can to impress her family, to get their love, to be a part of them.

In Maria's room

Oliver De Geire/Fl's dad/Emperor

*looking at the paperwork*

Maria De Geire/ Fl's mom/Empress

*comes in frustrated* What are we going to do with that useless brat?? I am so tired of dealing her tantrums.

Oliver De Geire/Fl's dad/Emperor

*glances towards her* What happened this time? What did that b*tch do?

Maria De Geire/ Fl's mom/Empress

*narrates everything*

Oliver De Geire/Fl's dad/Emperor

So annoying 💢

Oliver De Geire/Fl's dad/Emperor

We have to get her married soon. I will look for a prince for her. She can only help us this way by getting married. *irritated* She is too dumb to handle the Empire or even a small kingdom. I don't know why are we even feeding her?? *clenches fist*

Maria De Geire/ Fl's mom/Empress

Let's just get her married. It's better option. *annoyed*

Esther De Geire (Fl)/Princess

*crying while trying to memorize from book*

Esther De Geire (Fl)/Princess

(I am trying to so hard but why everything is failing?? Why am I so dumb and failure?? Mom, Dad, Suzy and elder sis does so many things for me but I only ruin their mood.)

Esther De Geire (Fl)/Princess

*looks around her dark room*

Esther De Geire (Fl)/Princess

I am always stuck in this room. I really want to be out with them. *looking at door through tears*

During night, a figure walked down the stairs towards the kitchen. It was cold season, everything was silent. The figure rummaged through kitchen and came out with two food plates that were full. It walked up quietly and reached the locked door. The figure slid the two plates inside and knocked in a pattern.

Esther De Geire (Fl)/Princess

*hears it and rushes towards door*

Esther De Geire (Fl)/Princess

*looks at plate* E.. Elder Sis, are you here?

Sierra De Geire/Fl's sis/Princess

*sits down near door and whispers* Yes. Eat something Esther, you must be hungry. I am sorry for what happened before. I really wanted to help you but-

Esther De Geire (Fl)/Princess

*takes the bun and starts eating while resting on door* No Elder sis. I understand it. Mom is doing this for me. I am stupid, I need to study.

Sierra De Geire/Fl's sis/Princess

*sighs* Silly girl, it's not right. Esther, I have a friend in another empire. Do you want me to help you to run away?? I will come to meet you in a month.

Esther De Geire (Fl)/Princess

*eating* No Elder sis. Why will I run away when my family is here?? I am good sis. You are misunderstanding my condition. *looks at mirror* Mom is right, I am too stupid. I should be grateful that they still love me.

Sierra De Geire/Fl's sis/Princess

*looks at her hands* Why don't you understand Esther?? They don't love you. They hit you, scold you and lock you every time. Why do you still love them??

Esther De Geire (Fl)/Princess

*whispers* You all are my family. I know mom and dad still loves me, when I will be clever, they won't be disappointed in me anymore. *smiles* I know I will succeed.

Sierra De Geire/Fl's sis/Princess

*gets up* Sleep well Esther. And give a thought on what I said.

Esther De Geire (Fl)/Princess

*looks at the reflection in mirror* They will love me.

To be continued