The story of Claudia
PART ONE
Once upon a time, few miles away from England there was a small town occupied by few people and ruled by a famous King; King Honah. He had a son, Prince Albert who was in love with a beautiful witch, Claudia.
King Honah detest witches and wizards and anything that had to do with black magic. He tried all he could to separate the two love birds but his efforts seemed useless.
This made him so brokenhearted and bittered.
"If not for my son, I would banish all the witches and wizards from this town" the king will always thought to himself.
His best friend, Amos was touched by the sad mood of his king, so he suggested a solution which sounded right to the king.
The king noded in agreement and smiled at his friend.
"Thank you my friend" he said as he patted him on the back.
The next day, the king called his son to his chamber, sat him down and spoke affectionately.
"Son, when I die you'll become king, you'll become a real man, a man with responsibilities". He stopped, held the hands of his dear son and continued.
"But not with a witch as your Queen. It has never happened before" he said as he shook his head in disagreement.
"What are you trying to say father?" Prince Albert asked with a puzzled face.
The king continued, "for you to be king you must marry another woman". He said bluntly, took a long pause, bow his head to floor for some seconds, raised his head and continued.
"If you do not do as I say, I'll forbid you from becoming king"
Prince Albert could not believe his ears. He step out from the room quietly, unhappy and went to his chamber.
Forgoing his dear lover was an uphill task.
He was indoors for days.
Claudia on the other hand was an easy going type. Friendly and always cheerful. But she became worried and sad, she hasn't seen her loving Prince for days.
As a result she starved herself. Thinking about him all day long.
"If only I could go check on him at the palace".... She thought to herself.

Written by Omokaro Collins