Chapter 1: Marriage Proposal

~Marriage Proposal~

My name is Irene Wilson, the fourth princess of the Wilson Empire. From the moment I was born my mother died while giving birth to me and my father blamed me for her death. And ever since then he never came to look for me.

And because the Emperor ignored my existence, the maids and servants thought that I was abandoned by the Emperor. So, they bullied me as they could. But even at such hard times there was at least one person who really looked after me, cared for me. Because of that person I was able to endure all the hardships and loneliness in my life.

But even if that person had cared for me, loved me. I still always felt the lack of parental love. I always wished for my father to like me back and I wanted to meet him too. But he had ordered in my palace servants to not let me outside the abandoned palace.

That’s right. I live in the abandoned palace which is a bit far from the main palace where my father, the Emperor and Empress as well as my siblings live. I have never even met my father and other siblings.

But one day, something unexpected happened. At the age of 17, Father called for me in the palace. He ordered the knights to bring me to him. I was really excited as well as happy to see my father for the first time and he also called for me at the main palace.

“Princess, You need to look good in front of his majesty. So, come here fast. I will make you look pretty". says Diana.

“Yes, please do so Diana. I want to look best in front of my father. Today is a special day after all. Maybe that’s why he called for me.”

I was really excited.

“Right, that’s the more reason you have to look even more pretty.” Diana said in a warm voice.

“Princess, I am really happy for you. You deserve all happiness in your life.” thoughts of diana

Diana brought one of irene's best dresses to wear even though it was a bit old. She brushed her hair and did some make up for her. She was talking with Irene while combing her hair.

That's right. She is the person who ever cared and loved me. Her name is Diana Hill. She is a commoner girl. But ever since she came to the abandoned palace she helped me and also saved me from those abusive maids and servants.

On the day to meet my father

Some knights came to receive me from my palace to bring me to where my father was. I was really excited and happy to be able to meet him for the first time. After some time passed while walking, we reached the main palace.

“Your majesty, Fourth princess has arrived.”

One of the guards shouts in front of the big door.

“Let her come in.” says in a cold voice.

The guards opened the door and one person was sitting on a chair working. Even while working like that he had some intimidating aura. He was a bit scary but handsome too.

He had blue sparkly eyes but cold, hair looked like the colour of the night sky, his facial features. He was the perfect man in the world.

I was dazed by his looks and aura.

“What are you staring at?” He asked.

“No-Nothing, Father.” as I replied in a small voice nervously while looking down.

He didn’t say anything and just stared at me coldly. I got a bit frightened.

“Fa-father, I am here because you called for me.” says in a nervous voice.

That's right. I don't know proper etiquette as I have never learned it. I know some but as Diana is a commoner and was chosen to be the maid of the abandoned princess. She also doesn't know much about imperial etiquette.

The emperor ordered the knights and guards to leave. After they left, he finally spoke to me.

“You are the fourth princess, huh? What was your name again?” says in a cold voice.

I was shocked that he didn’t even know my name. But I understood after thinking for a while. That’s right, he was never interested in me before.

“Yes, father. I am the fourth princess of the Wilson empire named Irene Wilson.”

I said in a sad voice while bowing my head and lifting my dress with two hands in a side a bit in front of the emperor. This was also something I learned from Diana. She saw it while nobles greeted each other.

He ordered me to raise my head. I slowly raised my head and looked straight at my father.

“It’s been 18 years since she died." 

He whispered as he glared at me. I was shocked to see his reaction. But he kept continuing to talk.

“You are already 17 years old this year. It's time for you to get married as well.”

"What?… MARRIAGE?”

I said it in a loud voice because I was surprised by what my father said.

“Why? Don’t you want to get married?”

He seems to get angry as I said in a loud voice. Maybe it wasn't a proper etiquette in the imperial family.

“Th-that's not it, Father, I just.. was just a bit surprised. It's too sudden.”

I said while hesitating. But he ignored it.

“The Second Prince of William Empire is proposing a marriage with one of the princesses of our empire. So, I want you to marry the second prince of the William Empire. You can give me an answer by tonight.” Says while looking at irene with cold eyes.

“Okay, Father. I agree with it. I will marry the second prince of the William Empire.”

I agreed to marry without hesitating a bit. Actually, I had always wanted to leave the cold palace and run away from the evil maids and servants who used to abuse me.

Also, it was the first time my father had wanted something from me and i am really happy that I will have my own family who will love me. I won’t let my child suffer like me.

“Are you really okay with that? Don't you need to think for a while?”

He asked with a surprise face.

“If it is a person chosen by the Father then he must be a good person like father. So, I agree with it. I will marry the second prince of the William Empire.”

I replied with a bright smile on my face.

“Irene…” whispered with a bit of a guilty face.

“Hmm?”….

I wondered what was wrong with my father.

“Okay, if that's your answer then five days later you will have an engagement with the Second prince of the William Empire and after two weeks later you will marry him. Start the preparation from today onwards.”

I replied quickly with a bright face and said okay. Then I bowed my head in front of him. After that he ordered me to go back to my palace but I hesitated…

He was also about to do his own paperwork but I called for him subconsciously. Father looked at me and asked..

“What? Do you have something else you want to talk about?” while staring at irene with cold eyes.

I got a bit scared so I wasn’t able to say anything i wanted at all.

“N..Nothing. Sorry Father. Have a good day.”

I left the main palace after that. The knights came to send me back to my palace.

I was a bit disappointed. I thought my father called for me because it was my 17th birthday today. He did call me but it was for a marriage and he didn't even wish me a happy birthday.

But it was the first time he called for her so, she was still happy with it.

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