▒94▒ 🔸 Shadows of the Past - 1 🔸

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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ [Past]



In the regal palace, Anisha, the crown princess (Age 20), found herself isolated. The scent of roses filled the air as she waited for Edgar, her husband, by the untouched tea set, only to be ignored..

Every afternoon, Anisha would wait by the elegant tea table, its porcelain adorned with delicate floral patterns. The soft rustle of her silk gown, a shade of royal blue that mirrored the depths of her melancholy, seemed to resonate with the stillness of the dead Life Tree. But, as the minutes ticked by, her husband Edgar remained absent, leaving the tea untouched, a testament to their disconnection..

Laughter from Edgar and the Saint, his rumored lover, pierced the silence, while the servants, once attentive, averted their gaze. Anisha's heart felt empty, a lonely figure amidst the palace's splendor, a Crown Princess left to wither in the shadows of her own existence..

That's how Anisha's days were passing ~

It was a windy day. With the wind in a playful dance and the sky wearing shades of gray, rain seemed poised to make an appearance.

Amid the opulent corridors of the palace, Anisha wandered with a weariness that seemed to weigh down her steps. Her eyes held a distant gaze, a reflection of the sleepless nights that had begun to etch shadows beneath them.

Leah, her kind-hearted nanny, approached her with a gentle smile.

"My dear, you look exhausted. Perhaps a moment of rest would do you good."


Anisha's lips curved into a faint smile, a mixture of gratitude and fatigue.

"Rest seems elusive these days, Leah. The emptiness in my heart...they keep me awake.."


Leah's eyes held a warmth that only a mother's heart could hold. She knows, how hard Anisha was trying. How hard it is to survive in this unfriendly place.

"Ah, those restless nights can be quite troublesome."

Leah smiled softly,

"Perhaps a moment of rest would do you good. Let's find a quiet spot; maybe the breeze will carry your worries away."


Anisha managed a faint smile..

"I appreciate your concern, Leah, but rest won't tame the thoughts that keep me awake."

"Sometimes, a moment of stillness can bring clarity."
Leah's voice held a caring note.


Anisha shook her head gently, determination sparking in her eyes.

"Not today, Leah. I need some time alone, to gather my thoughts."

Leah looked at Anisha with a worried gaze..So, Anisha spoke again to reassure her,

"Don't worry Leah, I'm fine."



"Hah~ Alright..
Then I'll go and make an apple pie for you. It's good weather to enjoy it, Okay? Okay!!"

Leah looked motivated so Anisha didn't stop her and softly nodded in affirmation.

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