The princess with the unusual Heartbeat

Anastasia troubled as she wanders uneasily outside Prince's Lex room. Lucas comes out of the room as he signs dejectedly.... Anastasia worried. How's he? ..... he's in a pretty bad shape? Answered Lucas. The physician can't explain why he's still unconscious. ... Anastasia begins to tear up as suddenly, it dawns on her. she has a flash back of the mysterious lady words of warning to her…. "You won't be able to be with the one you love, for that's the price you will have to pay for what you're about to receive" ... It's all my fault. I should have stayed away from him and this will never have happened to him.... Lucas confused. What are you talking about Anastasia? How is Prince Lex's condition your fault?

Anastasia pauses for a while hesitating on her next words... I…. I met with a mysterious lady at the city gate who called herself the guardian of Melolina the day we all arrived at Melolina. She told me she could cure my ailment. I thought she was joking at first, not until the day you saved me from that horse incident.... did I finally realized she wasn't playing a prank on me.... But then, she warned me about a price I had to pay for getting rid of my curse... What did she ask for? Asked Lucas.... She said in exchange for getting rid of my curse, I won't be able to be with the one I truly cared about...… Never realized until now that she was talking about Lex. In tears... if I knew this was going to happen, I will never have agreed to her demands. I feel so upset right now...…. Diana who just overheard their conversation approaches them as she stared at Anastasia in disbelief. You did this to him?! How could you? Aren't you just selfish 'Your Highness'? Knowing so well your actions could bring him harm, you still went ahead to tell him how you felt, didn't you?... I'm sorry Diana.... Anastasia continues to tear up. I never meant for this to happen...…. Anastasia isn't at fault Diana. No one is. So, it's best we stop pushing blames and let's figure out how we can help our friend recover. ….. Lucas walks away as Diana warns in a serious tone. You have to stay away from him, Anastasia. The safety of 'His Highness' is my priority to meet. If staying with him could endanger his life, it's better you leave before something bad happens... Anastasia nodded. I guess you're right. I shouldn't be here any longer. Please Diana, take good care of him while I'm gone. Diana nodded. You have nothing to worry about, Princess. Prince Lex is in good hands. She smiled. Thank you. Replied Anastasia as she sadly walks away.

Meanwhile, Prince Lex had just woken up as he sees Princess Rosella leaning beside him... He quickly got up from bed. Where's she?.... Rosella upset. She puts you in danger and the first thing you think about as soon as you've recovered is her? What about me, 'Your Highness?'. If she could have a chance with you, why can't i? I love you, Lex. I really do. That woman doesn't deserve you. She only spell troubles wherever she goes. Tell me where she is? He insisted... Why her, 'Your Highness?' Why can't I be the one you think about?... She means the world to me, princess. He said calmly. I don't see my future with anyone else. He added. So, it's best you stop loving me. You deserve a man who can reciprocate your love and I don't think I can give you that.... You're both alike, aren't you? ...… Anastasia met me a day ago and told me she wanted me to be by your side until you recover. She said she was the reason you went unconscious and that she's sorry. She wanted to cure her ailment so badly that she had to make a deal with the Guardian of Melolina and in exchange for her cure, she can't be with the man she does fall in love with.... She said to protect you from her, she will have to leave the castle... she laughs weakly... She seems to be a lot stronger than I am. She's willing to give everything up to protect the man she loves even her love. You know, the moment she told me how she truly feels, I then understood what true love really means. It's not clinging unto the one you love selfishly, but it's the willingness to let go even when it's hard.... She's heading to the city gate now. If you want to catch up to her, I will lend you, my horse. Lex smiled. Thanks Rosella.... You don't have to thank me. I'm doing this because it's the right thing to do. I know by letting you go, I will have regrets but I still want you to be happy….. and don't worry about my dad. I will make sure he signs the Allegiance agreement. Lex excited as he embraces her. Thank you, Rosella. I promise to repay back your kindness... Rosella smiled. You already did, Lex. All the moment I spent with you, were the happiest I've ever been. Now, go get her before I change my mind.... Lex smiled as he quickly rushes out of the room to get Princess Rosella horse.