NOT THE USUAL CINDERELLA (Season 2)

ALVERO'S HOPE FOR GRACEIAN

Seeing that Tira could only be frightened while trying hard to hold back her cries by covering her mouth using both hands so as not to cause a sound that could make Eliana hear it and end up with torture that she would be able to like Alvero. In a hurry and fear, Tira immediately ran away from the place. If to Alvero, who was a crown prince alone Eliana dared to do such cruel, Tira was sure Eliana could do more cruel things to him who was inferior to Alvero.

The sight that Tira saw and her thoughts at that time, made Tira immediately cancel her intention to complain to her parents. Even until her current age, Tira kept her traumas and fears from the events of that day to everyone, including her parents and Alvero herself.

At first glance Tira looked towards Alvero, feeling happy that his cousin brother had grown up, becoming a great and strong man. So that Eliana could no longer suppress and control him anymore, treating him as she pleased, just like when Alvero was a child. And the strength of Alvero that he showed since he was still a crown prince, has made Eliana's position even more cornered. Alvero is now a Gracetian king.

Given how Alvero made Eliana's face smudged and humiliated for not being able to attend the princess's awarding ceremony to Deanda at that time, making Tira feel happy and satisfied. It was as if his old grudges were little by little paid for by Eliana, through Alvero. Not to mention besides the incident, Tira can see how Alvero's firm attitude towards Eliana and her two children who for Tira, often do inappropriate actions as a princess and prince.

And a smile of relief and disdain, once held back by Tira, remembering how Desya was expelled from the palace for trying to harm Deanda. A punishment for Desya must have been heavy because she was the daughter of Gracetian, who was used to being spoiled by Eliana, and served by many servants. Especially with his arrogant attitude, Desya must feel lost face in front of his friends and family because he had to get out of the palace because he was caught trying to harm the empress.

Imagining how suffering and shame Desya due to the punishment, the satisfaction in Tira's chest grew even more. Although for Tira, actually knew Alvero could have given a heavier punishment than that to Desya. But Tira believes Deanda's kind and patient figure influenced Alvero's decision that day.

At the time of the incident, Alvero was still kind enough not to give a reason to openly state the reason why Desya was expelled from the palace to the public. But no one could prevent the people in the palace from talking about it outside the palace walls, so inevitably the news was heard by people outside the palace walls. Which in the end sneered at Desya's behavior.

"Sister, do I need to find information about who the Queen mother met yesterday? I happen to know the owner of the hotel." Hearing Tira's offer, Alvero immediately shook her head quickly.

"Don't interfere in this Tira affair. You don't know how cruel and ugly people we're dealing with. Leave that to me. I don't want you to get hurt or be in danger until Eliana finds out you're looking for information about her. Let me take care of that. Your info helped me so much today. A new lead that could lead me to another clue. You better not be close to the queen mother for a while. Just look at what he's done, but don't try to get close to him. For your own safety." Alvero said in a clear-sounding tone that he was worried about Tira.

"Calm down, brother. I can take care of myself. Moreover, the current Gracetian king is Brother Alvero. I think he's too reckless to dare oppose you. Not to underestimate Uncle Vincent. But Brother Alvero is not as weak as Uncle Vincent. I don't think the queen dares to act like this since Brother became king." Tira said with eyes looking so optimistic, as well as looking proudly at Alvero.

"Huh, you are this. Anyway don't act recklessly. If there's anything, you should call me. And if you need help, remember to ask for help from me without hesitation." With a serious face, Alvero gave his advice to Tira who immediately let out a small laugh.

Hearing Tira's words, Alvero only smiled as she looked at Tira deeply. As a king, Alvero was eager to protect the laughter of Tira and her other family, so that it could be after and as cheerful as that. And that can only be done if he manages to get rid of Eliana and her accomplices. Peace and security in Gracetian can be achieved.

"It's almost dark, we'd better get inside now." Alvero said as he got up from his seat after putting his teacup on the table that was in front of him.

"Yes, I also have a dinner appointment with friends. I'm sorry, but for today I can't have dinner at the palace." Tira said as she slightly distanced her face from Alvero's eyes with a cautious and slightly awkward attitude, making Alvero instantly smile.

"What is a dinner appointment with a man?" Alvero asked while looking straight at Tira whose face instantly met red.

"Mom.no Brother. Just a senior. We have no other relationship than the closeness between a senior and a junior in my college just yet." Deanda smiled at Tira's nervous reply.

"I didn't ask about your relationship. I was just asking, what's a dinner appointment with a guy?" Tira's face grew reddened at Alvero's question which was clearly making fun of him.

"Just calm. You are an adult, you are allowed to date. It's just that, if you guys are getting serious, bring him to face me. I wonder what kind of person he is before he dares to propose to you. Do you trust my sharp eyes when judging someone?" Tira could only nod her head in a timid manner to hear Alvero's request.

"I'll remember well Brother Alvero's message. Then I'll go first. Good afternoon Brother. Have a nice dinner with the others." As soon as he finished his words, Tira immediately turned his body and walked away from Alvero and Deanda with a smile and her cheerful steps, making Alvero and Deanda who were looking towards him smile along.

"I didn't expect my sisters to be growing up and it's time for them to meet their own soul mates." Alvero muttered softly with eyes still staring at the figure of Tira who was getting away.