A Beauty With Multiple Masks

“What happened to me?” Alicia asked as she massaged her temples.

Marianna glanced at her before leaning forward to whisper something in her ear.

At once, Alicia’s eyes widened in disbelief as her hand flew to her belly.

I’m pregnant with Aaron’s child? How can that be?

She recalled how she had fainted a while ago.

“Marianna, is His Majesty going to get engaged soon?” Alicia asked softly.

Marianna knew nothing about her relationship with Aaron, so she nodded.

“Yes. The palace has already released an announcement,” Marianna arched a brow. “The king is getting a fiancée at a young age. They might be getting married soon. He and the daughter of General Matthew look like the perfect couple. They are a match made in heaven since they have similar backgrounds.”

spoke, the paler Alicia’s face became. She bit her lip and felt her heart ached as though it had been pricked

match made in heaven, huh? Everyone must

more she thought about them, the more upset she got, and tears began to

asked, “What’s wrong? Are you not

bed. “Please help excuse me from class. I

didn’t seem that Alicia could

the apartment she shared with Aaron. She glanced at the apartment she had painstakingly

her hand across the little decors bought to decorate the apartment, she was reminded of the time she had spent with Aaron

that I won’t leave you even after you get married as long as you allow me to stay by your side. Alas, I can’t even take it anymore when you’re

could share Aaron with another woman,

bedroom and buried herself under the covers. Hugging

***

with Celeste, Aaron busied himself with work. It was much later when he learned that the news of his engagement

knitted together as he wondered if Alicia had seen