I was relaxing after a shower, just with a towel wrapped around my waist, when I was surprised by an invasive presence in my room. It was Isabela, the girl I had met on the deck and who had tried to flirt with me before.I confess that I felt uncomfortable with the situation and, at the same time, worried about the security of my room. Where were my guards? Shouldn't they be protecting me?"What are you doing here?" I asked, trying to keep my composure, while keeping a safe distance from her.Isabela smiled provocatively, completely ignoring my question. She came closer, her eyes fixed on me with a seductive expression."You are so handsome, Prince Alexander. Why don't you give me a chance? We can have a lot of fun together," she said with a provocative tone.I tried to be polite, but firm in my answer. "I'm sorry, but I'm not interested. Please get out of my room."However, Isabela didn't seem willing to give up. She got even closer and tried to kiss me. Instinctively, I walked away,
Isabela approached me with a sinister smile on her face, her eyes shining with malice. She was no longer hiding under the mask of good manners, and her words were direct and cruel."Do you really think you can have something with the prince? You know he's promised to Lyandra, don't you? You better stay away from him, if you don't want your life to turn into hell," Isabela threatened, getting even closer.My hands trembled with anger, and my eyes threw flames. How dare she threaten me in this way? I wasn't the kind of person who let himself be easily intimidated, and his audacity only made me even more determined."You have no right to interfere in my life or my feelings," I replied in a firm voice. "What the prince and I decide is our problem, not yours. Your threats don't scare me."Isabela laughed, as if she were having fun with the situation. "Let's see how long you'll be able to maintain this arrogant attitude. You have no idea how powerful I am."I stared at her with a challenge
That night, after a troubled day full of worries, I shared with Nicolau the dream I had with Giovanna. He looked at me with a malicious smile and laughed."A dream with Giovanna, Your Highness? This is getting interesting!" he joked."Don't be a fool, Nicolau," I replied, a little embarrassed to be sharing something so personal. "It was just a silly dream.""I know, I know... But may I know what happened in this dream?" he asked, leaning over to listen to me better.I told Nicolau the details of the dream, describing how we met in a magical place and how we talked about trivial things, as if it were a casual encounter. He kept looking at me with a fun smile on his lips."Are you really interested in her, Your Highness?" he asked.I sighed, thinking about how to answer that question. It was true that Giovanna messed with me in a way that no other woman had achieved until then."Yes, I think so. But it's complicated, Nicolau. She has no idea who I am, and... well, there are many obstacl
While the ship trip continued, I felt increasingly bothered by the presence of Isabela on board. The girl was committed to causing problems and spreading lies, especially about her alleged involvement with Prince Alexander.As much as I tried to ignore the gossip, it seemed to grow every day. People looked at me with curiosity and, even without saying anything directly, their expressions indicated that something was happening. I felt invaded and ashamed, because I knew that most of the stories were nothing more than pure inventiveness of Isabela.Gisele and Jussara realized my anguish and offered me support, but I couldn't avoid the feeling of being trapped in a trap. Isabela was chasing me and I didn't know how to get rid of the situation. Every time I saw her in the corridors of the ship, a shiver ran down my spine.I decided that I could no longer be passive in the face of the lies she spread. So I faced Isabela, calling her to talk privately. She smiled, as if she had already wait
Today is the day. I decided that I can no longer hide my feelings. I am preparing to have a conversation with Prince Alexander and finally reveal what is in my heart.I'm nervous and anxious at the same time. I don't know how he's going to react. Does he feel the same way about me? Or are my feelings just an illusion?I look in the mirror as I get ready to find him. I want to look confident, but it's hard to contain the nervousness. I sigh and try to calm down.I remember all the times we met, the conversations we had and how kind he has been to me. Do these gestures mean anything else?I decide not to think about it too much. It's time to be sincere and courageous. I can't run away from my feelings anymore.I meet the prince in the castle garden. He is looking at the flowers, lost in his thoughts. I take a deep breath and get closer.Prince Alexander - I call his attention, and he looks at me with surprise.Giovanna! What are you doing here? - he asks, with a friendly smile.I need t
Maybe I can convince my father to cancel the marriage with Lyandra - Alexandre suggested, with hope in his eyes.Do you think he would accept that? - I asked, worried.I don't know, but we need to try. I can't marry someone I don't love, it would be an unhappy life for both of you - he replied, shaking my hands with affection.What if we ran away? - I suggested, with a glow of boldness in my eyes.Run away? - he frowned. - It wouldn't be fair to my family and the kingdom. Besides, I didn't want our love to be seen as a dishonor.I sighed, understanding your concerns. He was right, but I couldn't imagine my life without him.What if we try to find a middle ground? Something that allows us to be together, but without totally challenging social conventions? - I proposed.Alexandre looked at me with curiosity.What would that be like? - he asked.We could ask the king to postpone the wedding. Maybe this way we will have time to show him how much we love each other and how happy we can be
On a sunny afternoon, as I walked alone across the deck, I realized that I was being watched. A feeling of discomfort invaded me, and I looked around, trying to identify who was watching me. But all I saw were unknown faces, none of them seemed suspicious.I went back to my cabin and found a message left on my bed. It was a letter, with handwritten words, without any identification. My heart raced as I read the threatening content:"Be careful, Giovanna. Your involvement with the prince will not be kept secret for long. Be careful with your actions, because a single indiscretion can destroy the lives of the two of you and bring dishonor to your family."A cold went down my spine when I read those words. Who could have found out about our relationship? And why did they threaten us like that?I decided to tell Alexandre about the message. I found him in his room and showed him the letter. His eyes narrowed with concern when reading the content.This is serious, Giovanna. We need to be c
But we don't know how long we will have until the king insists on the wedding again. He seems quite determined to comply with the political agreements - I replied, worried.It's true, but we need to buy time to find a way out. Perhaps we can find some point according to the king, some way to marry those we love and, at the same time, ensure the political stability of the kingdom - pondered Alexander.The idea of looking for a solution that pleased everyone seemed difficult, but I knew we had to try. Our love was true, and I couldn't imagine a future without Alexander by my side.What if we found a way to reconcile our feelings with our real duties? - I suggested, thinking about possibilities.What do you mean? - asked Alexandre, curious.Maybe we can work together to find a way to unite our families and our political interests, while preserving our love - I explained, hopeful.It would be a perfect solution, but it is also a huge challenge. We would need to be very careful and strateg