Chapter 4

Right beside me, I watched my most beautiful dream turning into a nightmare. My once-called destiny becoming someone's fate.

I watched the prince holding another girl's hand and taking her to his father. Holding her hand in front of thousands of people, showing the villagers their future queen. The girl wasn't just an ordinary girl but she was my very own best friend, Masego.

I can see some villagers surprised, some pampering while some cheering for Masego. I looked at my parents and I saw the shock on their faces. I could feel my enemies' joy.

Despite everything, I had to put a smile on my face and applaud. I had to be happy for my friend.

Masego's family and friends went to her, to congratulate her and worm her with a huge hug. l also went to her and hugged her.

"Congratulations my friend", I said with a happy face, yet my heart was bleeding.

"l know right. Zendaya, I can't believe it. I'm going to be the queen of Amari. You know....", Masego continued to speak, but the way I was feeling, I couldn't hear her. To stop her from speaking, I gave them another huge hug.

After we've hugged, she went to her family to celebrate more. She was so happy to realize that I was hurt or even consider how I was feeling right now. I don't blame her. I didn't consider how she felt when I said that she will be the second wife of my husband, the King. She might have felt very bad. No one desires to be in second place.

I was so shocked and hurt, I can feel tears filling my eyes, so I decided to leave the palace. It is not like Masego is getting married today. I will see her before she gets married. People were still celebrating by the time I left.

***

After I have arrived home, I went to my room. I honestly didn't want to see or talk to anyone. Inside my room, I started to cry.

"How can I become such a fool?", l asked myself. "Why didn't someone warn me about this? Ohh they did, I just didn't listen. Why do the Gods of Amari do this to me? No, the Gods didn't do anything. I'm the one who allowed everyone to fill me. I've never been rude to anyone, or did I? What did I do to deserve this? Zendaya, how are you going to be happy for your friend? I've to be happy for Masego. She would have been the happiest, if I was the one who was picked.No matter what, I will be happy for her. "As my mind continued to battle itself, I fell asleep.

***

While deep asleep, I can hear a voice calling." Zendaya, Zendaya, wake up "I ignored the voice, then I can suddenly feel my hand being shaken and the voice continued" Zendaya, Zendaya, wake up."

" What! "l suddenly answered. I can see my six years old brother. He is my only sibling." What are you doing here? "I asked with a hush expression.

" Hey don't bite me, mom send for you ", he replied in a kicky way.

" Sorry, tell her that I will be right there ", l instructed him and he suddenly left my room.

Looking at myself, I can see that I am still wearing the same attire that I wore in the royal dance. This confirms that I wasn't dreaming. I just took some of my bracelets and necklaces off and I headed to my mother. As I came out of the house, I could see that it's a bit late for a young lady to wake up.

Under a Marula tree, where I found my mother sitting, doing some embroidery work. "Mom you send for me," l asked my mother in a respectful expression.

"Well, is this time for a young lady to wake up" She reprimanded.

"No, I'm sorry mother, I will go clean myself and I will start my chores"

"Well, I forgive you considering what happened yesterday and Zendaya I'm sorry. From her expression, you can tell she is sorry.

" No mom, don't be sorry. You have done nothing wrong"

"Well, I filled you with so many expectations and I could tell that you were very hurt. I was just confident, so I'm sorry", She explained and she seemed very sorry.

"No mother, don't apologize. You have done nothing wrong. It is not your fault. The only thing you did was to be a good mother to me. Which is not wrong" I answered her back looking straight into her eyes.

I meant it when I said that it is not my mother's fault. It is not anyone's fault but the people that came with this legend.

"Zendaya sits down", my mother ordered.l sat right next to my mother and looked straight into her eyes.

" My faith has never let me down. You are going to be Queen one day, you may be not the first but you will the queen. Our legend says so. Just be patient. You should go and support your friend, but don't be sad. Have faith and you will be Queen."My mom spoke with a reassuring expression.

l nodded my head to show her that l understand then l stood up and left.

What can I do without my mother? She knows my feeling and how to make me feel better. From my mother, l learned faith. I'm still a bit hurt but l also have hope.l don't know when or how but I will be Queen one day. At least this is what l believe.