NOT THE USUAL CINDERELLA (Season 2)
AFTERNOON TEA MOST SPECIAL
"Rolland died trying to escape. So did Dion for the shot from Eliana. Eliana herself seemed to be deeply shaken by the death of her beloved son. Meanwhile he is still being brought to the military headquarters by duke Evan. The rest of the rebel groups have also been handled well." Alvero said as he fixed the headset on his ear.
"From the records that were found by my father Alexis, we're going to arrest everyone involved in the rebel network, including Rolland's younger brother who turned out to be the owner of a plaque that had fallen in Papa Vincent's room, as well as the perpetrator of the burning of the residence of Mama Larena a dozen years ago." Alvero resumed his words, making Ornado frown slightly.
"Ooo, it looks like their crimes are ingrained. Truly the rebellious souls. But thankfully it's over now. Hopefully in the future there will be no more foul-hearted people like them." Alvero could only hold his breath hearing Ornado's words.
"I also feel relieved that it's all over now, it's just that I didn't expect, today's success was accompanied by Ernest's disappearance from us." Ornado's eyes widened to hear what Alvero had just said.
"Tung... Wait a minute, Ernest? Your twin personal bodyguard, right?"
"True, he was shot by Rolland and his body fell from a height. You haven't found it yet." Alvero answered Ornado's question while exhaling his breath through his lips.
"Send me detailed data about Ernest, his physical features as well as some of his photos. I'll send the data to my IT team in Italy to help find Ernest as soon as possible. O, yes, also give me the estimated time and position at which he fell." Hearing Ornado's request, Alvero immediately raised one corner of his lips.
Ah, how can I forget that for the famous Ornado IT team so sophisticated, looking for the existence of someone among hundreds of millions of people is really not difficult for him, the origin of the data provided is complete and detailed.
Alvero said inwardly with a smile, feeling that he had a new hope of finding Ernest soon.
"Ok, I'll take care of all your requests immediately." Alvero with a smile on his face, said as he glanced at the serious looking Deanda who was watching her talk with Ornado.
"Well, in less than 30 minutes I'll send you our team's search results immediately." Ornado said in a confident tone.
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Deanda was sitting by the pool on one side of the palace, where the place used to be used by Larena to play with Alvero in his childhood can only smile with a happy face.
Although in these three days, Deanda had to serve Alvero's sentence, not allowed to leave the palace one step until the next 2 days, because his mistake violated Alvero's request to stay in the palace.
However, because during his sentence Alvero actually sent some people to give him special lessons and knowledge about pregnancy, and also how to care for the baby properly, it makes Deanda enjoy his sentence this time.
Moreover, the punishment that Alvero gave to Alea, Madame Rose and the bodyguards was not something that was a physical punishment, but a punishment that actually made them have the opportunity to do good to others.
Some were deliberately sent by Alvero to perform social duties in the Tavisha city prison, some in orphanages and nursing homes, also to the playground to distribute balloons and candy to the children playing there.
That afternoon an afternoon tea event, unlike usual, was held in the palace garden, but on the outskirts of the palace fish pond.
Even Evan, Marcello, Red became a complement to the afternoon tea as an honorary guest that afternoon, in addition to Alexis who must have been invited specifically because he was the father of the Gracetian empress.
What makes Deanda's happiness even more complete is the news about the discovery of Ernest's body on the edge of the river by search teams who deliberately lived and made observations around the river flow three days ago, exactly 20 minutes after the IT team owned by Ornado provide information on the whereabouts of people who from their review 95% stated similar to the characteristics of Ernest.
Although this afternoon Ernest could not attend afternoon tea because he was not aware of the stings, yet, news from the hospital that stated that Ernest had passed through a critical period was enough to make Deanda especially Alvero feel relieved.
"For everyone, please give it a minute's attention." Enzo's sudden voice made the others, who were enjoying the after tea while chatting with each other, turn their heads and focus on Enzo.
"Alright, for everyone, I, as the trusted representative of noble Alvero and consort Deanda, will make an important announcement this afternoon for everyone present." Enzo who stood up while holding his teacup said with a smile.
"This afternoon I will officially announce the presence of the next heir to the throne. Currently Empress Deanda is pregnant with a future successor to the Gracetian throne. Let's toast to the baby who is already present. For the health and happiness of the Gracetian king and empress, as well as the safety and well-being of the Gracetian!" Enzo said as he lifted his teacup, making the present smile amusedly as he had only recently met the Gracetian royal family toast using the cup containing tea.
Deanda and Alvero themselves, once Enzo announced about the Fine pregnancy, the two of them could only smile while looking at each other with loving gazes, which were so obvious to those who saw it.
Getting pregnant? Deanda pregnant with noble Alvero's son? Their relationship was that close. It looks like I expected it before. Your heart has been completely seized and owned by the noble Alvero. And it turns out that we do not have a marriage bond at all. Right now there's only one thing I can say. As long as you are happy, I will try to let go of my love for you.
Evan said inwardly while holding his breath. He must admit, that trying to give up the person he loves is not an easy thing for Evan, let alone that person is his first love.
There was pain in Evan's chest that pierced his heart, but he who since childhood lived in a duke family and was trained to control himself and his emotions, choosing to walk closer towards Alvero and Deanda to congratulate him as did the others.
"Congratulations to the pregnancy of Empress Deanda, may it be healthy always." Evan said as he slightly bent his body to give his respect to the Gacetian king and empress in front of him.
"Thank you Evan, I hope you find your chosen girl soon. I will always pray for your happiness." Evan immediately smiled at Deanda's words which showed that Denda was very appreciative of their close relationship so far.
Alvero himself immediately cleared his throat slowly while staring intently at Evan, because Deanda who looked so familiar and called him by the name of Evan directly without the duke's frills, making his heart feel a little hot.
Somehow Deanda's closeness with other men still makes Alvero's chest feel hot even though he knows Deanda is completely already his, and the woman he has is also so loving and adoring.
Seeing the reaction from Alvero, Evan immediately turned a smile while looking at Alvero.
"Your Majesty, can I present my request today as a gift that His Majesty once promised me?" Evan's question inevitably made Alvero's chest shake.
Upon hearing Evan's question, Alvero's heart beat violently, being so worried about what Evan would ask for, let alone in front of Deanda.
