The Rejected Luna Queen novel Chapter 73

Aurora's POV

Day of the Festival

It was the day of the festival and I was all hyped up for it. I'd never witnessed it all my life and I couldn't wait to be out there.

Right in front of me was a long, emerald green dress which was adorned with golden stones. I had never seen a dress like that all my life; not until two days ago when it was brought to my room by a few maids.

It was the perfect clothing for the festival; a dress capable of turning eyes and with the figure that I had, there was just no way that any man or woman could pass by without noticing my presence.

I took out the dress from the hanger and the maids who were with me took it from my hands and began to adjust it very well to make sure that it was perfect. Then they handed it over to me so I could put it on, waiting patiently by the side so that they could offer help if I needed it.

Knock knock!

"Come in."

My door was opened up and my mom walked into the room with a smile on her face. I had the dress in my hand and was about to put it on before she walked in so I just smiled at her and then donned it with the help of the maids.

"You look astonishing, my Princess," she said to me with a smile on her face. "Your beauty knows no bounds, my child."

I blushed. I loved it when she spoke to me that way. It always made me so happy and I always listened keenly with the hope that she was going to say something nice to me.

"You know," she continued. "This dress used to be mine. I was the one who told the maids to bring it to you. You didn't bother to ask, did you?"

I shook my head. "It looked too good and I knew it had to be from either you or dad."

"Well, I was the one who told them to do so. I gave it to you because I need you to look so good at the festival. This is your first festival as a princess and you have to look ravishing. Everyone must know that you, my child, have arrived."

"Thank you so much, mom," I said with happy tears brewing in the corner of my eyes. It was a gesture that I appreciated so much and I couldn't thank her enough for it.

No one except her had treated me with so much care and affection. I was glad I got to find out the truth. I was having the best period of my life and it wasn't just about the change of status. I did miss the work part of my life. It was a fact that I could see genuine love from everyone around me, especially my parents. It was something that I never thought I would receive in my life.

"Don't cry, my darling. You don't want to stain your makeup do you?"

I put my right hand over my mouth and laughed hard. I didn't expect that at all. She laughed hard too. Guess the joke was good for two.

We spoke for a little while, as I tried to find out exactly what usually went on during the festival so that I wouldn't look so confused when I finally stepped out. She was patient in her explanation and it gladdened my heart. She was the mother that I had so yearned for so many years.

"I'll need to leave now, Aurora," she finally said, after a few minutes of very crucial chat. "Let me head out there and see what's going on. I need to check up on the others and make proper preparations. Today's the big day. Everything has to be done perfectly."