The Arrabella Twice Lives
Chapter 57 The mysterious death of Canaria

In the archery field, bustling with noble girls and all the courtiers who wanted to see the archery skills of prince Aiden. The archery match was about to start, but Arabella had not shown up yet and that made Aiden anxious.

" Sir Ethan, have you seen Naomi?" ask Aiden worriedly

" A, yes, too. Why hasn't he arrived yet? what's he doing at home ?" Ethan looks worried

" Abel said he'd be a little late for practicing the sword first, but it should be done right? " Peter was worried too

" Demian, Lorenzo ! go to Reese's residence and pick Arabella up here "Aiden said firmly

" Good noble one !" answer Lorenzo and Demian obediently

Felix rushed to Aiden, Ethan and Peter who were gathered.

" Please don't spare my life young master" Felix said with an anxious face while kneeling before Ethan and Peter.

" Felix what's wrong? where's my sister?" ask Ethan

" Something happened to miss, miss disappeared. He kidnapped someone ", Felix replied feeling guilty. The body of the bodyguard trembled and looked extremely anxious.

" WHAT???!!" Aiden, Peter and Ethan were stunned to hear it.

Eventually the game was cancelled and everyone was told to disband. Camille, who was curious why the match was disbanded, approached Aiden and the others who were gathered to interrogate Felix.

" Say the obvious? disappeared in the kidnap how?!!" ethan said firmly

" Miss is taken in by a mysterious man and the man can use teleportation magic. So I couldn't catch up to him, that guy was also very fast" Felix said

" What? teleportation magic? what's King Dominic?" ask Peter to argue

" There's no way he's gonna do that, he's not gonna do that!" aiden replied sure

" Who kidnapped Arabella?" inner Aiden was worried

Camille is shocked to learn that Arabella was kidnapped. The panicked man goes to Eugene and asks his sister for help in finding Arabella.

" What do you mean?" eugene asked in shock

" Sister, sister Arabella was kidnapped and now everyone is looking for her. Aiden was also very anxious" Camille explained

" WHAT?? Who dares to kidnap her, I'll cut her off " said Eugene wrathfully

Claire and the Queen who heard that immediately approached Eugene and Camille.

" Crown prince, you don't come looking for him !" exclaim the Queen firmly

" mother? " Eugene and Camille were stunned

" He's none of your business, you better prepare yourself for important things like maintaining your position" said the Queen sharply

" Arabella is also important to me, mother" replied Eugene firmly

" It seems that the crown princess is right, my son has lost his mind because of a girl. Not busy taking care of the kingdom you even take care of a girl! " said the cynical Queen

" Crown princess, what did you tell my mother? what are you complaining about, huh?" eugene asked annoyed at Claire

" I'm just saying the fact that Miss Arabella has made her majesty ignore the duty of the country" Claire replied unequivocally

" I'm sorry crown prince, but I don't want you to see that girl again. My heart as your wife, it hurts to see you notice her "inner Claire is sad

" From now on the crown prince is prohibited from dealing with outside affairs! and only do the work of the palace and the land ! you should also always be with the crown princess, to improve your reputation !" exclaim the Queen sharply

Eugene looks upset but he can't do anything to deny the order of the Queen and her mother.

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In an old house..

Arabella and the mysterious man were sitting on a chair.

" Who are you? why did you kidnap me?" ask Arabella upset

" Be calm, son, I won't hurt you" replied the man, unmasking him

Arabella was shocked when the man who kidnapped her took off her mask.

" Mister Duke Zena?" Arabella shocked

" He's the father of one of the crown princess candidates?" inner Arabella stunned

" I'm sorry I met you this way. But I can't meet you using my identity" Duke Zena said politely

" master Duke Zena can teleportation magic as well? is she a witch like King Dominic?" inner Arabella shocked

" You must be shocked to not be able to speak" Duke Zena said with friendly eyes

" Why are you doing this?" ask Arabella scared

" I just want to talk to you. Maybe you know something about a guy named Canaria" Duke Zena said in shock

" Ke.why are you asking me this? I don't know what!" arabella denied

" I don't know if he's an opponent or a friend, I have to be careful "inner Arabella beware

" I hope you let down your guard, I'm on your side and Prince Aiden, believe me" Duke Zena said

" I can't believe it easily, who knows this "inner Arabella trick is suspicious

" It's not easy to make you believe" said Duke Zena with a long sigh

" If I want to believe, Mr. Duke must do something that makes me believe" said Arabella firmly

" You really look like your mother, firm and alert to everything. Fearless "Duke Zena smiled kindly

" Mister Duke, know my mother?" ask Arabella

" Yes, we were friends while studying at the Corsius academy" Duke Zena replied

" We'll talk about that later. Let's talk about the late King's wife, Miss Canaria" Duke Zena said firmly

" Lord Duke, why do you know Miss Canaria?" ask Arabella

" It's long to tell, but I'd really like to seek justice from her death. I can't believe Canaria died by suicide" Duke Zena said confidently

Arabella was stunned to hear Duke Zena say that about Canaria, as if she was very close to Canaria.

" What then is the purpose of Lord Duke kidnapping me? and why should I be the one being asked ?" ask Arabella curious

" Because I know you're investigating Miss Canaria's death, right?" ask Duke Zena

" Why would he know? not even Aiden knew about this "inner Arabella was shocked

" Shocked huh? the slightest thing about her I never missed " said Duke Zena with a sad look

" Why does the Duke look so sad when talking about Miss Canaria?" inner Arabella wonder

" If Mr. Duke had told me what the relationship of Mr. Duke to Ms. Canaria was in the past, I might have said what I know about Ms. Canaria "the light of Arabella is serious

" Are you serious?" ask Duke Zena

" Of course "answe Arabella seriously

" Well, then I'll tell you a story" Duke Zena said as he sat in front of Arabella, his eyes showing sadness.

Duke Zena tells the story of Canaria and he who grew up in Londo, they are playmates from small. Duke Zena's silent silence harbors a taste for Canaria, but Canaria falls in love with the crown prince Caesar who was disguised as a commoner and they meet in Londo. The big-hearted Duke Zena welcomes Canaria and hopes that the girl will be happy with Caesar. But one day Canaria, who she knew was pregnant with Aiden, goes back to Londo to part with Caesar. As Caesar was about to marry Freya, Canaria gave birth to Aiden and after that Duke Zena only heard from him. He was shocked to learn that Canaria committed suicide while carrying Aiden and jumped into the ravine, Canaria also left a will.

But, until now Duke Zena was not sure if Canaria died by suicide. According to him, there is still something strange about Canaria's death and all this time he always tried to find out the true cause behind Canaria's mysterious death.

" I didn't know there was a story like this behind Miss Canaria's death. I can't believe that Duke Zena is Miss Canaria's childhood friend. If he finds out that I know what killed Miss Canaria is Count Oscar and the queen, what do you think he's gonna do?" arabella's inner thought

" So that's why I wanted to reveal Canaria's death. I heard you were investigating about this too, I'm sure you know something, right? why are you investigating her?" asked Duke Zena sharply

" Good God, I didn't know that this was gonna be a deadly question, "inner Arabella was confused

" I do know a little something, but I'm sorry I can't say it" Arabella said

" What is this about the Queen? that's why you can't say?" ask Duke Zena to guess

Arabella was stunned to hear it.

" From your reaction now, like her I was right. You didn't tell this to Prince Aiden and your family, did you? because you don't want them involved. You are a very smart girl, Miss Arabella. But aren't we on the same side? why don't you trust me?" ask Duke Zena

Arabella stared intently at the man and she eventually decided to trust Duke Zena because she also wanted to reveal Canaria's death.

" So this is one of the reasons lord Duke supports prince Aiden to be king?" ask Arabella

" It can be said that " Duke Zena replied

" Why then do you invite me to cooperate instead of talking about it with Prince Aiden?" ask Arabella curious

" I don't want Prince Aiden involved in anything uncertain. However, if he becomes king, I am sure he will become a good king. I hope you support him as well "Duke Zena said sincerely

" It seems that master Duke doesn't like the Queen and Eugene. She had suspected from the beginning that the queen had harmed Miss Canaria, but unfortunately she had no proof. Neither do I, nor do I have any proof." Arabella's inner thought

Eventually our conversation ended with a cooperative agreement that we would search for the merchant who disappeared after becoming an informant and a witness to the mysterious death of Miss Canaria. Because the merchant is the one who proves who killed Miss Canaria.

" I'm sorry to have brought you in like that again" said Duke Zena

" it's okay, I understand why Mr. Duke did it. We cannot meet carelessly, because we have to be careful with her people queen" said Arabella

" right. But Miss Arabella I'd rather you not be involved in this. But it turns out I already know a lot " said Duke Zena worriedly

" How could I not be involved? I've been involved " said Arabella casually

" Yes, if it wasn't for the Queen pressuring Count Oscar not to bother me. Count Oscar must have killed me long ago "the word Arabella in his heart

" by the way why do you get magic ?" ask Arabella curious

" oh, the teleportation? I bought a magic scroll and wore it " Duke Zena replied

" I just found out that someone is selling magic scrolls "inner Arabella wonder

Duke Zena escorted Arabella back to Reese's residence as if nothing had happened.

" Do I have to pretend to be kidnapped or what?" arabella's inner thought

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" Miss ! " shouted Daisy Layla and Felix

" What's up?" ask plain arabella

" What's going on? everyone is worried, miss ! all the kstaria are looking for miss, prince Aiden is also very worried about miss !" felix panicked

" Please let her rest first, it looks like Miss Arabella is still in shock" Duke Zena said

" Mister Duke thank you for saving my life, next time I will invite you even better to the Reese mansion" Arabella said

" I'm sorry I lied "inner Arabella feels guilty

A few minutes later, Aiden and his two older sisters arrive at Reese's mansion looking panicked.

" Abel !" ethan and Peter at the same time

" Naomi are you okay? are you hurt?" aiden asked while looking at the girl anxiously

" I'm sorry, prince Aiden, I'm glad you're worried about me "inner Arabella

" It was supposed to be our dialogue !" peter said bitterly

" Peter, it's "ethan said

" I'm fine "Arabella replied casually

" Can't be, I'll call the doctor now !" aiden said in panic

" your majesty, there's no need. I'm fine. I'm just tired of the word Arabella limp

" Okay, Abel, then you just take a break" Ethan said

" Layla takes Abel to her room !" exclaim Peter

" Good young master" Layla said obediently

After that I went to my room, I saw like his brother Ethan, brother Peter and prince Aiden were talking seriously. I don't know what they're talking about, not heard by me. In my heart I feel guilty for hiding such a big problem with Aiden, I hope he will understand later.

****

The next day, at family breakfast at Reese's mansion.

" It looks like you're not coming home?" ask Arabella

" Yes, I'm staying in town. He said a lot had to be done ", Ethan replied

" Are you worried about your engagement? take it easy, I'll be back before your engagement day" Peter said

" Ayeah, so have you approved us." asked Arabella seriously

" What do you mean? yesterday's test wasn't so, because we heard about your abduction" Peter said

" What do you mean?" ask Arabella

" we'll give her another test" Ethan replied

" When did you become children like this? not only take care of your romance problems, you even interfere in my beautiful business !" Arabella.

" Hey calm down, we're doing this for you" said Peter casually

" Peter is right. His one son-in-law in the family has to be perfect" Ethan said as he ate his breakfast

" Okay, so what do you want to do after this?" ask Arabella

" Forward the test that came here" Peter replied

" Right, the prince's points are still lacking a lot to be our sister-in-law" Ethan said sharply

" He is a prince ! you should be careful of him ! and just accept him !" exciting Arabella

" It is precisely because he is a prince, then the level is different. If ordinary people propose to you we will also do this test, but the level is different.Now this is your highness the prince who proposed to you, we have to test it better not." peter said sharply

" A test equivalent to the royal kstaria exam alone is not enough" Ethan added

" What are you possessed of? why are you so cruel? " Arabella is upset

" If you want to see the test, this afternoon on the archery field" Ethan said casually

" You guys really suck " said Arabella

" What do you want to say. We really enjoyed this, didn't we?" peter asked with a smile

" Want to marry Abel? don't expect it to be easy "inner Peter

" Right "answer Ethan flat

" The one who is married to Abel must be stronger than the imperial knight and stronger than me "the inner Ethan

" Aiden, I'm sorry. My two sisters seem to be troubling you "inner Arabella feels guilty

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That afternoon, Aiden took Arabella for a walk to the city to eat together outside.

" We haven't had a way out in a long time" said Arabella gladly

" Yes, I want to eat beef liver" said Aiden

"All right, come on" said Arabella

The two of them dined together at the restaurant where they first dined together while Aiden was still Cedric's teacher.

" What noble will really follow the terms of my big brother?" ask Arabella

" What are you talking about, of course, "Aiden replied casually

" his majesty is not angry?" ask Arabella

" why should I be angry? I'm even glad they were enthusiastic about challenging me, just calm down I won't lose" said Aiden confidently

" His Majesty is very confident" said Arabella with a smile

" Of course I should. Naomi, do you know I can't wait for our engagement" Aiden said

" I'm also "

" Well, why is my chest suddenly so tight?" inner Arabella

" What's up?" ask Aiden worriedly

" It's okay, your majesty after this where we're going ?" ask Arabella spirit

After they finished eating, Arabella and Aiden went to Pia bakery's shop and they saw Aida and Megan there.

" Miss Aida ? miss Megan?" ask Arabella

" Miss Arabella, your highness the prince .. greeting" said Aida and Megan greeting

" It seems, the relationship of miss Abel and her noble prince is very good, it's nice "inner Megan is happy

" So the rumor is true huh, that your highness the prince and miss Arabella are in a relationship" Aida said kindly

" Yes that's right, we'll get engaged soon" Aiden said kindly as he looked at Arabella

" Who's happy ! congratulations " said Aida gladly

" You're a matching couple" said Megan kindly

" Thank you Miss Megan" said Arabella

That afternoon Aiden bought me a lot of cookies and took me home, he also took me to a jewelry store and a clothing store. And it's so exhausting.

" Your highness prince, what's wrong with you today? I told you I don't want to buy clothes, jewelry or anything "ask Arabella wonder

" Oh so so so? if I don't want to, then why would you accept King Dominic and the crown prince? " ask Aiden annoyed

" Why did your Majesty bring them? I've rejected what they've given me, don't you still get angry?" ask Arabella

" I'm not angry, I'm just a little upset about thinking about this all the time. Why would another man give you a gift before me ? I'm so sad Aiden said with a frown

" Well, well, what does your majesty want me to do now so as not to get angry again?" ask Arabella to persuade

" It's up to " said Aiden annoyed

" He was angry like a little boy "inner Arabella dizzy

" Okay, my majesty understands "Arabella smiled patiently

In the end the girl bought a dress and jewelry bought by Aiden. Aiden's mood began to improve.

" Now just a smile smile, just now she pouted continuously "inner Arabella wonder

" Do you like the dresses and the jewelry? oh yeah do you like the sword I gave you?" ask Aiden cheerfully

" Whatever the prince gives, as long as it's from you, I'll love it. " Arabella replied as she looked at the man with a smile

" Thank God "Aiden is relieved

" Your Majesty, I want to ask !" exciting Arabella

" What is that?" ask Aiden

" It may be impolite to ask, but I was very curious" said Arabella hesitantly

" You don't have to ask my permission to ask, just ask "Aiden said firmly

" Arabella you must be brave. Whatever happens you have to be honest, Duke Zena also said that Aiden should know everything. Because this concerns her. "inner Arabella.

" Mrs Canaria, the prince's noble mother, did not die by suicide" Arabella said

Finally the truth was spoken from the mouth of Arabella at that time. Prince Aiden was stunned to hear Arabella's remark and he looked at the girl with a serious face unlike usual.

" What did you say?" ask Aiden in shock

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