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lace from heaven. The addition of candles and rose petals is just adding beauty to it. I have never seen a harem decorated beautifully like this. At festivals, it used to be

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It is not like the king will straightly come here after coming to the palace. It seems like there is going t

y and Elise? Unlike me, they are allowed to roam in the palace because they have to do the chores. There is no prohibition on them if they want to leave the harem.

ons. Ivy's head is bowed and her eyes are cast downwards. Lillian's anger is visible on her face. It is evident that

oes every work with perfection that's why I don't see any reason for Lillian to be angry at her. When Lillian's eyes fall on me

ose to them. Ivy looks at me with her sad face. He

omething from me but what could she be hiding? What is the need for her to hide anything from m

from my thoughts. I look at her confused. Why is she asking me this question? As far as I remember, I was allowed to leave my ro

ere". I told her. Upon hearing my answer an angry expre

more confused. Why should I go back? Why am I not allowed to leave my room? It is not like there are chan

y room?" I ask Lillian. I am not understanding

ent Lillian spoke in her angry voice, I knew that it is now time for me to s

at is going to happen today? I enter my room and close the door. What should I d

The warmth of the sun was giving me a pleasant feeling. I was still lying on the ground and then I see my sister and

it come from? I hear it again and then I realize that it is from the door. What is

the amount of shock and fear that I felt when I again tried opening the door but it did not open. I tried again with

Who could do this? Is it some punishment but I have not done anything wrong then why will I be

oor!" I shout and again try to open it with full force

my ears from behind the door. This voice belongs to one of the maids from the harem. Lillian's order? Why has Lill

and mom had angrily locked me inside my room as a punishment. I screamed, cried, and then fainted. My dad

pen the door. I continue to shout and ask for help. Tears are rushing down my face. She

bang on the door. Soon my eyes start feeling heavy an

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ther musical instruments. I look towards the window and notice that it is mid-afternoon. Wha

ing against the wooden door, I hear some hasty footsteps approaching the room. From the voices of

There are chances that I will get a glimpse o

t". The second girl says

ng's return. For the king, these musical sounds are for his bravery and h

s world can free me from this agony. Lillian has given me a nice view of the life I am going to have by locking me here. From no

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