Forgotten Wife: Let the Traitors Kneel Down

CHAPTER 205: END

The news about the birth of the new princess was celebrated throughout the kingdom of Cosset, the nobles brought gifts to bless the newborn heir princess.

Alessandro saw everyone present very pleased and said to Gabriel.

- I want Lissana’s presentation to be remembered in history, so do your best to make it so.

Gabriel looked at the king with hatred, since the princess was born he had not been able to return home because the work stopped piling up due to the excessive love he asked for. Gabriel was tired, he had not slept for a month and the lack of sleep was beginning to affect his health, he thought.

"If I continue working like this I will end up dying."

- Your majesty, I resign.

- What?

- I can no longer continue with this job, my health has deteriorated and you only continue to put more burden on my shoulders, I resign, find another assistant.

Gabriel was very good at his job, Alessandro was not going to let him go so easily, he told him.

- I will double your salary.

- It’s not about the money your majesty, it’s that if I don’t leave this job I will die, I have a family to look after so I resigned.

I understand that you are tired since the palace has been in great bustle since Lissana was born ...

- The problem has not been the birth of the princess, the problem is that his majesty escapes all the time and leaves aside his obligations, obligations that I have had to carry out since his majesty does not.

- Calm down Gabriel, I will give you a vacation after Lissana’s presentation.

- No, I want them now.

- Gabriel I am your king, are you rebelling?

- Yes, I am rebelling against the tyrant who does nothing but exploit me.

If it had been anyone else, Alessandro would have punished her harshly, but he could not do the same to Gabriel if he wanted to continue having him by his side, he gave a big sigh and said to her.

- Okay, take a few days of vacation.

- I want a month.

- Gabriel, you are being very capricious.

- For a whole month I’ve had to work very late and I haven’t been able to go home to see my family, I think a month is fair.

Alessandro gave Gabriel an intimidating look, but he was too tired to care so he held his gaze firmly, in the end Alessandro had no choice but to agree to Gabriel’s requests.

- Okay, take a month off.

Gabriel left the papers he had been holding on the desk and said.

- Your majesty, here is the list of all the things that are pending to do, I hope you catch up on them before I get back.

Gabriel headed for the door and said goodbye without further ado.

Alessandro had been working all morning and that mountain of documents on the table seemed to multiply, he wanted to be with Aby and his daughter, he didn’t want to be away from her for a long time, but Gabriel taking a vacation left him in a difficult position, he could no longer escape from his work as he did before.

He continued working for a while longer when suddenly one of the servants entered and announced Cassian’s arrival, as if it had been a blessing from heaven.

Alessandro ordered him to be let in. Upon entering Cassian greeted him.

- Lessan, how good to see you, I’m sorry I didn’t come sooner.

- Same to you brother and don’t worry about it, you couldn’t have come at a better time.

Cassian, seeing the mountain of documents on his brother’s desk, wondered if that was true.

- I suppose you’ll stay until Lissana’s presentation ceremony and since you’ll be around here you could give me a hand.

- Actually I only planned to stay a few days, I’ve only come to meet my niece, by the way, how is she?

Alessandro answered with great pride.

- She’s beautiful, but why are you staying for such a short time?

- It’s because of Maya, she hasn’t been in very good health, she hasn’t been able to come and I don’t want to leave her alone for so long.

- Is it something serious?

- No, but she wasn’t in a condition to travel so she had to stay.

- I see, I hope she recovers soon.

- I’m sorry brother but this time I won’t be able to help you with your work, I’ll go greet April and meet my niece, good luck with all that.

Cassian pointed to the pile of documents on the desk and then left.

- Cassian, he went to April’s room, knocking on the door he asked.

- Can I come in?

April recognized Cassian’s voice, she opened the door personally.

- Cassian, how nice to see you.

- I’m sorry I didn’t come sooner.

- Don’t worry about it.

April looked everywhere and seeing that he was alone asked.

- And where is Maya?

- She’s a little unwell, she hasn’t been able to come.

- Is it something serious? Maybe you should go to...

- It’s nothing serious, don’t worry, besides you just gave birth, you should think about yourself before anything else.

- It’s true.

- Where’s my niece, I want to meet her?

April took Cassian’s hand and led him to the crib where Lissana was, she was sleeping deeply, Cassian said.

- My brother was not exaggerating when he said that my niece is beautiful, she looks like an angel.

April caressed her little girl’s head, she settled down and said.

- Yes. Lissana is beautiful, she is just like I dreamed her.

- I’m glad to see that you are happy Aby, that all your suffering is finally over.

- You know, if a few years ago when I was just fighting to survive they had told me that I would be so happy, I would never have believed it. Sometimes I’m even afraid that all this is a dream and that it could end at any moment.

- I understand you, sometimes I feel the same way, but we should think like that, because it is not a dream, this is our reality.

- If you’re right.

Lissana woke up, when she opened her eyes, Cassian was surprised to see that she had golden eyes.

- She has golden eyes, that means that ...

- Yes, that’s right, she has also inherited elven blood, she is also an heiress of the light.

April took her baby in her arms and asked him.

- Doesn’t that worry you?

- I won’t deny that it worries me a little but I don’t want to think about it, it’s useless to worry about something that may never happen.

- You’re right, it’s not worth thinking about what will happen in the future, it’s better to live our present.

- Yes.

Alessandro had to stay late working since there were many urgent documents to review, he was very concentrated working when he heard the door open and was surprised to see Abril.

- Aby, what are you doing here? Should you be resting?

- I didn’t want to go to sleep without seeing you, besides, I’m fine now.noveldrama

Alessandro got up, walked around his desk, hugged Abril, kissed her on the forehead and asked.

- Is Lissana asleep?

- Yes, Noel is taking care of her, are you very busy?

- A little, Gabriel has gone on vacation.

- Do you want me to help you with something?

- No, you just worry about recovering, the doctor said that even if it seems that you are fine you should be careful with your health since giving birth is not something simple.

- I know, but I would like to be your help. Alessandro took her in his arms and said.

- You already are, we are at peace thanks to you, now you must rest and recover.

- I can walk.

- Still let me take you this way.

- Okay.

Returning to the room the nanny left, Alessandro gently placed April on the bed and looked at the crib, Lissana slept peacefully, while doing so he said.

- Our daughter is precious, how I wish I could be with her all the time.

Alessandro sighed heavily and said.

- But as king that is not possible.

At that moment a question hit Alessandro’s head.

- What if because I am too busy Lissana forgets me?

- I don’t think that will happen.

- There is no way to know, no matter how busy I am I will make sure she sees my face every day.

April took Alessandro’s hand and said.

- You are exaggerating.

- I don’t think so, I heard that babies forget easily.

- Lissana will not forget you Lessan, so stop worrying about it.

Despite April’s words, Alessandro began to visit his little daughter several times a day, even though he was very busy.

A few days later, Cassian returned to his territory, April felt very sad about his departure, but he promised to return with Maya for the presentation of the princess, that made her happy because it was a promise that they would see each other again soon.

The days went by, Alessandro got busier and busier and cursed Gabriel for taking a month of vacation; he continued like this every day until Gabriel returned to work.

A month later was the day of the presentation of the new princess, which was a topic of great celebration.

Banquets and balls were held in the palace to celebrate the official presentation of the crown princess.

April was sitting on the throne next to Alessandro, she looked from one side to the other as if she was looking for someone in the room, he asked her.

- Is something wrong?

- I don’t see Cassian or Maya anywhere.

- Maybe he couldn’t come?

- He promised he would.

- I know you were hoping to see them but ...

April saw Maya and Cassian come in, with a big smile he said.

- I knew you would come.

They approached, bowed and greeted him.

- Greetings to your majesties.

- Welcome, we are waiting for you.

- Since we are all here it is time to officially introduce Lissana.

Alessandro stood up, motioned to Gabriel to stop the music, when the music stopped he spoke in a loud voice calling everyone’s attention.

- Thank you all for coming. Alessandro took little Lissana in his arms and said.

- I want to officially introduce my daughter Lissana Veriatte, crown princess of the kingdom of Cossset.

A few murmurs were heard in the room when Alessandro announced that Lissana would be the heir to the throne since she was a girl, Cassian tried to calm the tension that was felt in the room saying in a loud voice.

- LONG LIVE PRINCESS LISSANA.

- Maya shouted.

- Long live the crown princess.

The other nobles imitated them and said words of blessing.

Seeing that his daughter was being acclaimed as the crown princess, he felt satisfied and ordered the music to play again.

Some couples headed to the dance floor, April said to Maya and Cassian.

- Thank you very much for your help.

- It’s the least we could do.

Maya approached Lissana and asked Alessandro.

- Will you let me carry her?

- Of course.

Cassian said to his brother.

- This is a ball, you should dance.

- Alessandro made her almost her brother, he extended his hand to Aby with a small bow and said.

- You grant me the honor of this dance.

April took her hand and both went to the dance floor and began to dance letting themselves be carried away by the music.

There was a beautiful smile drawn on Aby’s face, Alessandro said.

- I think I’ve fallen in love again.

- Like this.

- Yes and I will continue to do it over and over again for the rest of my life.

- I feel very lucky to hear that I will be loved for the rest of my life.

Alessandro kissed her and said.

- Do you think this will be our happy ending? April returned the kiss and replied.

- No, this is just the beginning of our story.