In the Kingdom of Derora, there was a young maiden named Yukie Mae Assfrior and she was the eldest daughter of King Harry from Derora yet she was labeled as UNRECOGNIZED PRINCESS since Yukie is only a mediocre one. The one who stands out the most is her youngest sister Sophia Lynn.
She was a more beautiful and accomplished princess than Yukie which she's the apple of their father's eye.
Yukie doesn't mind it even though she's craving her father's love yet she can't do anything about cause no matter what she does, the King cannot recognize and even praise her. She really missed her mom who was her closest person when Queen Kateleryn was healthy and alive.
In their kingdom, she is the eldest daughter and a princess of the Assfrior family, outside of the royal family life she is a soft and kind-hearted teacher as she teaches children and teenagers who failed to attend school because her students came from poverty and were born as destitute.
Her services are all free since the princess volunteered and she is willing to teach the children and give them a scholarship once they decide to go to college. She even gave them free food and drinks to fill their empty stomach and even sent them back home using her carousel if one of her students lived in a faraway place since some of them were living in mountain hills. Her own learning center is legal and has been licensed by the official government of Derora and of course, King Harry approved it yet he didn't acknowledge her and even feel proud of her as the king ignored her.
His ocean azure orbs didn't form a sparkle of adoration just like how he doted Sophia Lynn, his lips formed only a straight line and gave her a professional expressionless look compared to how he beamed a sweet smile and joyous laughter to her youngest sister.
Yukie is also fond of peony flowers since she loves to go to the place where there are a lot of peonies growing there and her dream is to own a place where it can be a PEONY PARADISE to her. Her favorite place was the border of Derora and Adkins which is a peony flower farm. She always visits there every time she suffers a depression and she is sad when she is jealous and feels unloved by his father who only expressed his fatherly love to Sophia Lynn, not her.
Sometimes she felt useless as the eldest princess daughter of King Harry having deep thoughts about being the eldest daughter of the royal family of Assfrior or maybe she was their unwanted child or an adopted one as to why his father couldn't give and express his love, attention, and care just like his younger sister.
Yukie really missed her mother so much in 12 years of absence when Queen Kateleryn decided to leave the world and go to heaven the moment she protected her and Sophia Lynn back when an abduction and war happened in their kingdom.
The young maiden shook her head instantly as she didn't want herself to get corrupted again by depression when she was teaching her students in Biology.
"Okay class before we proceed to our next activity which is classifications of Animal Kingdom-" Yukie's enthusiasm and passion for teaching were cut off while she taught the children as one of her servants suddenly barged in and called her.
"I am sorry to interrupt your class but I have a serious conversation with Your Highness, Princess Yukie Mae Assfrior." as Heine, her servant announced it, loud gasps and aghast could be heard as some of her students were surprised to hear that their teacher is a royal princess.
"Now that teacher Yukie is an Assfrior, does that mean, she is the daughter of King Harry?!" one of her students said in a high-pitched pitch cute voice which Yukie finds adorable.
"Huh really? I thought King Harry had an only daughter as he kept bringing Princess Sophia Lynn since he loved her a lot. I thought he had an only daughter." when one of her students said that without thinking about it, Yukie's world suddenly went crushed and crumbled as she was hurt hearing that not only her father did not acknowledge her in private but also in public.
The broken shatter sound inside of her heart is Yukie enough to realize that she is not an important person to her father and that the words she can't digest are they thought her youngest sister is only her father's child. King Harry didn't even mention her name yet she just gave her student a sweet smile to conceal her sadness and upset expression of what she felt right now since she knows that the child is a real innocent about her family and royalty life.
"Oh sorry to hear that but I am the eldest child of King Harry, Princess Sophia Lynn is my youngest sister." as Yukie announced it, they were all surprised to find out she was the eldest child and Heine felt bad as he knew what Yukie experience when her mother was dead.
The young maiden excused herself for a while as she let them play while she and Heine had a private conversation.
"Heine, what is happening? It sounds like it's an important discussion and you just only call me if it's urgent."
Yukie said with a concerned voice as they were now talking in the hallway while a faint sound of children laughing and giggling could be heard.
"Before I explain Your Highness, I hereby apologize for my rude behavior. I did not mean to embarrass you in public but to make them proud and acknowledge that you are a daughter of King Harry. But I guess I screwed up." Heine said as he kneeled down to Yukie and bowed down in shame and regret Yukie was taken aback and felt guilty for Heine as she ordered him to stand up in a gentle way.
"I told you it's fine and I know you didn't mean any harm. So calm down okay? I am not mad at you or anything." Yukie beamed a smile to let Heine know that she was really okay.
"Your kindness, understanding, and consideration are what I admire you the most, Your Highness. Your angel-like attitude is what you get from the late Queen Kateleryn and I thank her a lot and you too, Princess Yukie."
When she heard that, she couldn't help but soften her expression and Heine was there as her supporter and a friend whom she relied on.
Yet Heine's expression changed to turn into serious and worry as he suddenly announced a word that Scarlet found hard to believe.
"And back to the main topic, yes Yukie it is important cause King Harry ordered me to bring you back to the palace."
Her eyes went wide cause it was the first time in her own life that her father was looking for and now she was curious now why would he be looking for her.
"May I know the reason why Heine if you know the story behind why my father has to summon me back to the palace?"
Heine averted his gaze and looked to the right side cause he wasn't sure of what Yukie would say when he admitted this to her but he was completely sure that Yukie wouldn't be happy about this.
He swallows his own saliva as he does not realize he is gulping, Yukie knows this action and he is nervous but left with no choice.
"Princess Yukie, the reason why I have to bring you back to the palace is that your father, His Majesty King Harry set you up in an arranged marriage and you won't be happy for who's this man of you going to marry."
And Heine was right, Yukie was not happy about the news as her ocean azure orbs filled with madness and confusion since she hates arranged marriages and she wanted to know who is she going to marry.
"Whom I'm going to marry then Heine? And if I reject it firmly what happens then?" she said with a heavy tone as she was upset and annoyed from this her arms crossed in front of Heine.
"The heartless and cruel ruler from the Kingdom of Adkins, the youngest king of the whole royal history, King Alexander Spencer Arison. And if you reject it, not only King Harry will disown you but King Alexander will kill King Harry and Princess Sophia Lynn. Not only for that but he'll take over the Derora and he'll rule by it as his own please."
The young maiden realized this now, he wanted to summon her as they used her as a sacrificial pawn instead of asking her and her feelings for it. She felt betrayed and hurt because of this.
"And not only for that Princess Yukie, but it was also Princess Sophia Lynn's wish that you should marry King Alexander instead of her, and yet King Harry agreed on her."
Yukie was pissed as she shows that she is completely mad when she turned into a red tomato at this information thus Yukie decides.
"Heine, please prepare a carriage. I'll dismiss the class for a while and give my students an assignment instead."
"Class, I am sorry but we should dismiss our lesson for today. I have an emergency meeting that need to visit as soon as possible."
Yukie said in a hurry as she grabbed her books and things while her students were pouting and whining a bit cause they were diligent in attending her class.
Yukie is a great and passionate professor without offering the students' parents a payment or even a gift, she is happy with her job for community work as she teaches homeless and poor children on a non-payment basis.
"I'll give you an assignment about the Classification of Animal Kingdom and please pass it on Friday. If you pass the assignment, we'll have a feast as my reward for all of you."
The children suddenly behaved and were quiet for her announcement as she witnessed with their curious expressions. Seeing their happy faces and mirth laughs gives her a warm comfort in her life full of melancholy.
"Not only you will eat a delicious buttery flavor croissant and freshly squeezed raspberry juice but there is more than that."
Their eyes are sparkling with excitement as she mentions the reward and their cheery voices can be heard as they jump for joy and meek screams.
"Teacher! Teacher! I do hope there'll be colorful sweet macarons during our feast." A little girl with ginger pigtails and freckles says with a high-pitched voice.
"Teacher! I love your roasted turkey and beef steak with mashed potatoes when you give it to me on my birthday. It's my first time to eat those dishes and it's delicious." The little black boy said as he felt tears of joy remembering his birthday when Yukie prepared him a feast during his 7th birthday last 4 months ago.
Her eyes were swelling with joy but she controlled her tears as she wanted to continue her career as a community worker and a teacher.
"It'll be more than that, my dear students. And I am so grateful for you, my dear children. Seeing your happy faces with bright smiles and jubilant laughter makes my heart warm. Please do not forget me class no matter what happens."
"We won't forget you teacher cause you are our angel in our Kingdom, you are the kindest and most generous princess in all royal family members here in Derora. We may not recognize you but after knowing the truth that you are also a princess, you're better than Princess Sophia Lynn. Because of you, we can attend classes for free."
The comments from one of her students makes Yukie feel glad in an unexpected way. If her family didn't acknowledge her, at least, her students praised her while she did not expect anything in return.
Heine happens to eavesdrop on Yukie's classroom, he is only a faithful mistress to his Highness but also a good and loyal childhood best friend. Heine chooses the path of being her personal servant instead of working for the monarchy law firm.
"Auntie Kateleryn, your daughter grew up into a fine wonderful lady. You'll be proud of her own achievements and accomplishments."
Heine mutters while gazing at Scarlet.
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The sky is painted in baby sky blue with a swirl abstract shape of clouds and the rays of the sun are beaming even if it's already afternoon. Heine rides the carriage while Yukie just staring at the beautiful sky to not let herself be stressed at the main reason why she needs to be summoned as soon as possible.
The young maiden admires the breath breathtaking of the serene city of Derora, Yukie can't help but worry deeply as her life becomes more problematic at the news. She felt like her father gave her unfair treatment, showing that he didn't show concern nor care about her, but only used her if her youngest sister was in danger.
Why would she marry King Alexander? And what would she gain if she married him?
Speaking of that, she hasn't seen the King of Adkins since her father didn't bring her to a formal royal party and banquet, only Sophia Lynn.
Even though she heard rumors about King Alexander, she is the type of lady who is not easily believed by rumors, cause Yukie is the type of woman who prefers knowing this said person in private. Cause mostly, rumors are unreliable and dubious.
"Your Highness, here we are." Heine said as they were already at the front gate of Assfrior Palace.
"HEINE, I TOLD YOU THAT CALL ME YUKIE only if we're out of people and palace! The "YOUR HIGHNESS" title is making me nauseous." Yukie whispers as she keeps telling him that he should drop the formality in private.
"Sorry, sorry Yukie but kind of a habit, and your father would kill me if one of you made me fail to address the proper greetings and titles."
Yukie just sighed cause Heine was doing his job even though they'd been friends for 21 years. Heine opened the door of the carriage and escorted Yukie while she gave him her genuine smile. The guards and maids are already forming in line at the entrance, she knows the meaning of this. Yukie was saddened as her eyes lost a spark, her aura projecting a grey ambiance.
As the sound of her royal vintage white shoes clicking on the marble floor while her loose semi-wavy black hair reaches her chest, Yukie walks elegantly even she is the unrecognized princess.
The romantic royal core princess white dress below the knee length gives her a well-dressed manner that the skirt is lightly swayed when she walks.
Yukie dresses simply but looks refined and feminine, she is completely different from her sister Sophia Lynn whom she extravagantly dresses to impress yet she also respects her since their accomplishments are a far cry.
She managed to reach the main office of the King as Heine knocked on the door three times.
"Come in" said in a low but commanding voice, and it gave Yukie shivers down her spine. Her hands are all cold and sweaty covered in her wrist-level white gloves.
The moment of truth was finally here as she greeted an old-looking man with three lines of wrinkles on his forehead, hair color blonde with a side parted hairstyle, and a neatly-trimmed beard sitting on his royal chair as his ocean azure orbs, the only thing Yukie copied his physical features, stare at her deep defenseless soul.
His gaze could kill a person Yukie just suddenly became nervous and scared of his piercing gaze.
The two royal chairs are instantly prepared in front of King Harry.
The first chair is the young woman with fair skin, blonde curly hair that gives her a princess look, a V-shaped chin, a small pointy nose, and cherry lips color which Yukie's insecurities are eating her alive. Her fairycore vintage lavender dress with puff sleeves and champagne color high-heeled sandals give her a princess royalty look.
She did a bow to her father and then she took a seat next to Sophia Lynn who just ignored her and didn't even greet her eldest sister which Yukie was getting used to it.
"You understand now why you're needed to summon here." King Harry said with a cold tone.
"Yes, I do." she immediately responded to his questions.
"But" Yukie added, and King Harry raised his eyebrows in suspicious.
"WHY ME FATHER?! WHAT WILL I GAIN FOR THIS IF I MARRY BY AN ARRANGE? I ALREADY LOVE MY CAREER AND LIFE AS A COMMUNITY WORKER! NOT BEING A WIFE OF THE KING FROM ADKINS! "
Yukie raised her voice for being upset which made King Harry give her a deadly gaze but Yukie did not buy it, and Sophia Lynn was surprised to see her that she talked back to their father.
"COMMUNITY WORKER?! YOU BRING NOTHING BUT A SHAME AND DISGRACE OF OUR FAMILY! YOU ARE WORTHLESS COMPARED TO YOUR SISTER SOPHIA LYNN!"
"YEAH, IF SHE'S MORE ACCOMPLISHED AND PRETTIER THAN ME SINCE I'M WORTHLESS, FATHER, WHY NOT MARRY HER TO KING ALEXANDER SPENCER ARISON THAN ME!"
Sophia Lynn was also mad at her as she abruptly stood up and gave her a harsh slap even though she was younger than Yukie.
Sophia Lynn is a quiet woman but a secretive spoiled rotten brat because of King Harry's parenting method.
"My, my. Sophie, my dear. You don't have to slap her cause her learning center will be stripped off and gone for good soon. She'll marry King Alexander on Saturday evening and she'll be gone for good in our palace."
King Harry said nonchalantly as her eyes widened in horror as he mentioned her learning center would be suspended.
"THE CHILDREN ARE INNOCENT HERE! WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO THEM IF YOU SUSPEND THE LEARNING CENTER?! OUR KINGDOM IS UGLY BECAUSE YOU RICH AND NOBLE PEOPLE ONLY CARE ABOUT IMPRESSING YOURSELVES AND YOUR STATUS! NOT THE HOMELESS PEOPLE AND HELP THEM!"
Yukie fought back even her left cheek had a red hand mark that came from Sophia Lynn's slap.
"And I won't let Sophia Lynn marry a cruel and cold king since her life is too precious." These words a painful enough to hear in Yukie's ears as Sophia Lynn dramatically cries and looks insincere.
"How could she do that Father when I don't want to get married to that cold king! I cannot stand it and I'd rather marry Prince Viktor than him!!"
Yukie's life was slowly shattered in pieces as she is also like Prince Viktor but what would she do? It is obvious that Viktor and Sophia Lynn's marriage has a high chance to happen into a reality since their father will do anything for his youngest child.
"Your Highness, I will allow myself to marry King Alexander then, but let me teach the children until Friday. And I'll obediently follow you."
Yukie said as she accepted her defeat, which Sophia Lynn's lips curled into a sinister smirk.
She stepped forward and whispered in her ear which made Yukie's teeth grit in annoyance and her balls form into a fist.
"You won't be an unrecognized princess anymore but a sacrificial pawn in the eyes of King Alexander."
King Harry clapped his hand while giving Yukie a triumphant scheme smile.
"Very well Yukie, I approved, and better not stained our family name, or else I will disown you for good."
When King Harry threatens her like she's not his biological daughter, Yukie realizes that being close to her father and loving her as his daughter is a mission impossible.
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