Chapter 76 - Back To My Root

"Queen-mother please let me talk to you in private for just five minutes and I'll be out of here" I pout once again looking at her, hoping she agrees to speak with me.

"You so wrong to think you will come here and just walk back alive" my twin seethed in a voice that promised death.

This is not going to do, they won't listen to me like this, I was nervous and my voice crack, "Queen mother your granddaughter seeks your audience" I rumble as everyone focuses their attention on the queen mother and me in shock probably waiting for her to say something.

What the queen has a granddaughter?

What is she talking about?

She must be an imposter.

Kill her right this instant. The people whispers among themselves.

The Queen mother stood up swiftly from her chair with tears in her eyes, she could barely stand on her own.

"Granddaughter", she muttered as she runs from where she was standing with her maids running after her.

My eyes were watery as she runs towards me. My twin brother had confusion written all over his face he couldn't understand anything.

When she got closer to me, she stares at me for a while before dragging me in for a tight hug.

"Oh my God you look so beautiful and I never believe I will ever get to see you" she cried as she kisses my forehead and runs her soft hands across my face.

For a moment I thought I was seeing mum again as tears start to roll down my cheeks.

"Why are you crying my dear?" she whispers as she wipes my tear with a kiss below my eyes.

she is so sweet I just can't stop crying.

Now I wish I had spent more time with mum rather than disagreeing with her all the time. I inhale sharply.

"I thought you won't be happy to see me" I sob. 

"What why would you say that dear? you have no idea how I long for this day. Where is your mother? did she come with you? where is my daughter?" she whispers as she looks around with so much excitement in her eyes.

"Can we talk alone grandmother?" I sob. I still can't get over mum's death I don't know how I'm going to break the news to her.

"Of course, come on, let's go inside," she said as she lead me out of there.

"Can someone tell me what is going on?" my twin shrugs.

"Here, come with me son, the day I never wish to come has come and unfortunately we need to have this talk," my grandmother said looking at my brother as she smiles at him. Obviously, no one told him about our existence.

"What talk mum? don't tell me you know this rude girl" he chuckles.

"I don't only know her but I have long for her all these years," she said with a smile.

"Seriously, do I really have to let this go"

"Yes son you have to let it go even though she didn't grow up in zamuniland she has the guts of the true princess she is," grandma said with a smile.

"What princess? what are you talking about I am your only son?" he grumbles.

"Come with me son and you will understand everything," she said as we exited the hall.

"All right everyone the show is over, you can all leave now" I heard one guard say behind us as everybody scattered from the hall.

I can see my twin brother was upset, well I understand my demon really pissed him off. Baby and Leo open their mouth in amusement.

"Really so Nancy is from here? I thought I was about to die" Baby sight as the guards release them from the chains they were in.

We walk to a high ceiling room, beautifully decorated like a royal palace, of course, it's a royal palace. It was magnificently built with white limestone.

"My dear, Nancy...it was Nancy right?"

"Yes, grandmother it's Nancy" I pout while my eyes twinkle at the sight of the room.

"Amazing, you look so beautiful, you remind me of myself when I was your age," she said.

"Yes, mum said I look exactly like you, well I dyed my hair other than that I would have just been a photocopy of you" I mumble as a single tear escaped from my eyes at the mention of my mother.

"I think I have been patient enough can someone explain what is going on here?" My twin that has been quiet the whole time finally interrupted our little reunion.

"Zenab right? I'm sorry I was a little crazy earlier, forgive me" I pout turning to face him. It will take more than an apology to calm him down.

"Don't you think it's too late to say sorry for all the crazy things you did earlier?" He seeth.

"I know and I'm sorry I didn't mean to," I said with a puppy face.

"Yeah right, I was the one bullied but now she looks like I was the one that bullied her" he snapped angrily.

"Enough you two, no princess of Zamuniland has ever behaved like one, your mother was a nut case and I was worse" grandma laughs clapping her hands. The old woman is full of energy than I thought.

"Listen, my dear son, you already know you were adopted but the truth is you are my grandson.

The son of my daughter Cinderia, everyone called her Cindy, she was the fearless princess of this land. Just like you, she wanted to explore the world but your father I mean your grandfather was too strict on her because she was to become the next ruler.

She fell in love and had the two of you unfortunately she had to run away because your grandfather wanted her head.

I couldn't let my only daughter die because of some old stupid tradition.

They managed to escape but the guards caught up with them so they had to leave you behind.

Then I took you in and convinced your grandfather to let you stay with us as our son since he so badly wanted a male child so he agreed" grandma narrated her side of the story not different from what mum told me.

"Mum, you mean I'm really related to you? You mean I'm your grandson?" He said with a smile on his face. He took it well than I expected.

His life must have been hard knowing he was adopted and couldn't ask about the whereabouts of his real family must be though. He felt a sense of relief to know he indeed belongs to the Royal family.

"Yes son it's happened long ago she is your twin sister Nancy, I'm so glad she's alive and healthy," grandma said turning her gaze on me. She looks at us with so much love and excitement in her eyes.

My twin brother was still trying to process everything. 

Grandma walks to a big portrait on the wall, it was covered with a white cloth. She pulls the cloth off, the dust on it made both me and Zenab sniff. We turn to see the revealing portraits.

Grandma runs her fingers on it. it was a picture of my mother when she was my age, beautifully dressed in her royal attire.

She wipes the dust off the portrait with her scarf.

"My beautiful Cinderia, where is she? I want to see her" she said turning to face me.

"I'm sorry grandma I had to come here because of her actually... the thing is... I mean... grandma she died two days ago" I broke out in tears.

"What happened to my daughter? How did she pass away? She was always strong and healthy" she sobs holding my hands in her.

"She was murdered grandma by uncle Fidel," I said as my blood starts to boil and a sense of anger hits me.

"my poor daughter, I should have had him killed when I have the chance. I couldn't even say goodbye to her" grandma cries.

"She asked me to tell you that she was sorry she didn't look back all these years because she knew you would take very good care of my brother," I said looking at my twin now who had an angry face on.

Grandmother just sat in the chair crying she was so heartbroken. I turn to face my brother "Mum asked me to tell you if you can ever forgive her, then find a place in your heart to forgive her for not looking back all the years" I sob.

"In fact, if you are looking for someone to blame then blame me use, it all my fault she couldn't come looking for you even though they never forgot you even for a moment. In order to find me a cure they devoted their time to me for the past 18 years I'm sorry..... I'm sorry she never got to see you" I sniff. He only stares at me.

"And your father, where is he? Why didn't he come with you to see your brother?" my grandmother asked.

Zenab turn to face me, he was interested in what I had to say.

"Actually grandma he died in an accident a year-and-a-half ago," I said as my heart shed. 

"Oh God how could this happen to them, they were supposed to grow old and take care of you two" she mutter.

"I know grandma, now that I have granted her last wish I hope she is able to rest in peace. I will like to take my leave" I mumble.

"Where will you go? Nancy, you are an orphan now and we are the only family, you are home now and I'm going to be the one to watch over you" grandma said firmly.

"I need to be close to them grandma" I sob.

"I'm your grandma,  this is your land and your brother is also here, you belong here. I will not lose you again now enough we are not going to talk about this..." She insisted.

"But grandma..."

"But nothing....."

"She can be very stubborn just do as she says" Zenab resorted.

"Someone, come here. Take the princess inside and have her shower" she said giving the maid's instructions. They both nod.

"Go with them Nancy, tell them whatever you need and they will give it to you," grandma said pushing me to them.

She'd even give me the chance to say no they made drag me away to a super beautiful room.

I couldn't help but walk around the room to admire the beauty of it.

One of the maids interrupted my thoughts

"My princess your bath is ready" she informed bowing her head.

"Okay thank you," I said waiting for them to leave so I can take my bath I feel like mud I needed the bath badly.

"Um my princess please this way," another Lady said.

"I see, you are not going to leave are you?" I asked the obvious.

"My princess, we will help you take your bath, do you need any special cream?" She said with a smile.

"No anyone is fine," I said as I let them pamper me.

They help me undress as I step into a big bathtub with scented flower petals scattered on the surface of the water.

I relax a bit in the water before coming out. I suddenly thought of Baby and Leo, I don't know what happened to them but I suppose they will be treated as my guests.

For a moment it felt good to be a princess three gorgeous dresses, they were the most beautiful dress I have ever seen. It had parted of diamonds on them holding each maid.

I stood in front of the mirror while the maids make me decide which of the dresses I wanted to wear.

I ended up choosing any of them, I admire myself in front of the mirror I looked amazing they place a little crown on my head.

"My princess you look stunning" the maids' awe.

"Thank you," I said with a weak smile I didn't feel at home. Home is where mum and dad are.

I would do anything to have them back.

I followed the maids to another big hall which had a small gathering.

I entered the room with a bit of confidence and nervousness at the same thing.

"Here comes the princess of Zamuniland!" One of the guards announced my arrival.

"My beautiful granddaughter, everyone meet princess Nancy Neo Azual" grandma said with a smile.