Chapter 2

 Emily's POV:

I saw Amara walking down the stairs, looking beautiful as ever. The gown she was wearing brought out all her curves, making her even more beautiful. But that's the truth - I don't know why her sight disgusts me. I can see that mother is looking for a way to get rid of her , It's obvious no one likes her , and I have found a way to put her in trouble ,I can see the way our visitor was looking at her , something is off .

Octavia looked at Emily and noticed the smirk I'm sure she noticed the smirked on my face. The bitch is planning something for our precious younger sister as well because I can see the look on her face ,I can't wait for the drama to unfold. There's no way the dinner will be boring when my sisters are always here to entertain us.

Amara's POV:

I was about to start eating when I heard the voice I had been wishing to hear for days. I smiled and ran into his arms. The queen shouted my name, but I ignored her and continued holding his hand. I can see the fire in my sister's eyes, but who cares? I always do what I want, not caring about the repercussions.

I looked at the Queen as well and smirked, seeing the way she was burning with anger. I know the only reason she is holding herself back is because of Father.

Prince Logan pulled my cheeks and made his way to the dining table to greet his majesty. He bowed his head, showing respect to Mother and Father. I can see Princess Emily and Octavia adjusting their dresses, checking their makeup. I laughed out loud, looking at both of them. Everyone turned to me, and I quickly stopped and apologized.

The person you are dying for did not have your time, I thought. After greeting them, he made his way to my chair that I stood up from , "Amara!!" The Queen shouted. "Get your act together, you are a princess, behave like one!" She said.

I sat on the chair next to Prince Logan. Prince Logan was about to sit when Princess Emily stood up and offered him her seat. What is she up to? She is not the kind of person to stand up for someone, though when it comes to Prince Logan, she is ready to do anything for him. I know both my sisters have a crush on him.

Prince Logan declined her offer, but she hurriedly sat on the chair that was mine while Prince Logan sat on hers. I could felt the eyes of Duke's on me which is making me uncomfortable.I take my eyes away from him .

I know something is off with Emily because I can see the nervousness on her face. Why is she looking like that? Am I missing something?

Everyone finished eating, and Prince Logan and Duke stood up, ready to leave. Duke flashed me a smile I don't understand before walking out.

I wanted to stand up, but I stopped due to Mother's deadly gaze. Octavia, Prince Liam, and Mother stood up to escort Prince Logan and Duke but something is off. Why is Emily not standing up?

"I raised my head towards Father and saw him holding his chest. I stood up immediately, almost falling down. What happened, Father?" I asked, getting scared.

"Nothing, Amara! I'm fine," he lied, trying to cover his pain with a smile.

Emily was also trying to stand up, but I don't know what's holding her back. Father fell from the chair when the pain became unbearable. I couldn't hold myself again; I screamed for help.

My mother entered and pushed me away from him. The guards and Prince Logan took him to his room. We all ran after them, but they stopped us from entering with him. The only person who entered was my mother and the doctor.

I was pacing to and fro. When Octavia moved closer to me, "What did you do to him?" she asked, taking me off guard.

What did she mean by that? Did she think I'm the one responsible for his condition?

"Don't do this now; let's pray for Father to get well. Why are you asking her such a question?" Prince Liam spoke for me.

"What do you mean, brother? She was the only person with him; that's why I'm asking her." Octavia said.

"I'm not the only one who was with him, and I didn't do anything to him. Why would you think of such a thing? Do you think I'm capable of hurting Father?" I asked.

"If you are not the only one who was with him, who is the second person?" Octavia asked.

"Emily!" I said, looking at Emily, who was avoiding eye contact with me.

Is that true?" Octavia asked.

"No! I'm not with her. I stood up and left the dining immediately after you walked Prince Logan out," Emily said, shocking the hell out of me.

What do you mean? Why are you lying? I asked, moving closer to her when the Queen walked out.

She landed a slap on my face. I held my cheek; I was about to talk when she landed another slap on my face, making me deaf for that moment.

"How dare you hurt my husband?" she asked.

Mother! I called her that in front of her for the first time.

"Guard!!" She shouted.

I didn't understand anything right now. What did I do wrong?

The Queen asked the guard to take her to the interrogation room. Amara looks at her with tears as the guards dragged her away, but she care less about that right now. The Queen look at prince Liam and see the pain on Prince Liam's face. He knows that he must not interfere." I need to do something to chase that girl out of the palace before she causes a big problem.The queen said 

"How is Father?" Octavia asked her mother.

"The doctor said he is okay now, but he is not sure when he will open his eyes," The queen replied her.

"Then why are you punishing Amara?" Prince Liam asked.

"Because he ate poisoned food, and who was in the dining with him?" The Queen asked 

"But Father had eaten finish before we all left the dining," Prince Liam said.

"Get out of here! I don't want to talk about anything related to her," the queen and entered the king's room.

Amara's POV:

I sat down in the interrogation room, getting weak. I have been getting tortured for the past two hours. What I don't understand is why I am being punished. Why are they asking me to confess when I did not do anything?

I'm not bothered by this; I'm just looking for someone to ask about my father's health. I know Mother hates me, but I don't know it could reach this level. I only thought she always shouted at me because of the way I behave childishly, but she proved me wrong. She really wants to get rid of me.

I have been crying since I got here. I have been waiting for someone to come to me and tell me it's all a misunderstanding. I have been waiting for Prince Liam to help me out of this mess, just like he always does, but I didn't see him anywhere. I guess he turned his back on me as well.

I was losing hope when I heard the door open. I raised my head happily, but I was disappointed. I thought it was Prince Liam, but it was Olivia. It seems she secretly entered this place because of the way she is behaving.

I looked at her face; I guessed she has been crying since. "My lady!" as she walked closer to me.

"How is my father?" That's the first question that came out of my mouth.

Her face dropped with the question I asked. I hope it's not what I'm thinking. What happened to Father?" I shouted at her.

"He is out of danger, but they don't know when he will open his eyes," she said.

I felt relief a bit, at least he will be able to prove my innocence whenever he opened his eyes.

"I said, but Olivia started crying more. What happened? Are you hiding something?" I asked her.

"I heard the Queen asking one of the guards to execute you," she dropped the most shocking words of my life.

Execute? That's a lie. Mother will not say that. Why would she sign for my execution when I didn't do anything wrong?