Chapter 1

House Martell was still grieving the death if their beloved daughter Cecily. The cause of her sudden death was still unknown, everyone assumed it was suicide, because if how she appeared to be before her death.

Lady Claudia, her twin sister had not been stable since her death. All she felt was sorrow, their mother lady Mariah felt aggrieved due to her daughter's death. Their Lord, Tally Martell had to be a man and comfort his family. Cecily and Claudia were one of the most beautiful ladies in all of Turk. They were both non identical twins. Cecily has long platinum white hair and Claudia had platinum blonde hair. Cecily was an ethereal beauty before her suspicious death. Claudia had a pair of aquamarine blue eyes to mat b her beautiful whitish blonde hair. Cecily had a similar deep blue eyes. Apart from their similar features there was no resemblance between the twins. Lady Mariah Martell wa the real source of their beauty. The woman had beautiful golden silver hair and icy blue eyes. Their father Lord Tally was no less of an handsome man himself. He had golden blonde hair and sand brown eyes and a young face despite his aging self. House Martell was known for its beauty and fairness. They also held power and was third in command to the royal house.

The mystery surrounding Lady Cecily Martell's death was yet to be unveiled. Lady Cecily Martell who was the oldest among the Martell sisters was promised to the young Lord of House Tyrell. The only son of House Martell young Lord Eddard Martell. The youngest of the three Children.

Lord Eddard was a fine young man, he had golden blonde hair similar to his father's. Taupe brown eyes a shade lighter than his father's sand brown eyes.

The house gave a befitting burial to the dead young lady, but the effect of her painful ad sudden death still lasted on her family.

Lady Claudia and Lady Cecily were quite close. Their bond was strong and inseparable. Their mother fondly referred to them as inseparable twins.

They shared everything and did everything together.

....... " My lady please calm down" Vepar said.

Vepar who was lady Claudia's lady-in-waiting.

Lady Claudia had been going berserk since her sister's death. Everyone had been on eggshells around her. "Ahhh" Claudia screamed. Then the door of her room creaked open and a pear less beauty stood there in a white and flawless gown. She looked like an angel. "My lady" Vepar greeted the lady of the house. Lady Mariah stood at the entrance if Claudia's spacious room "Vepar leave" the lady said in a calm tone.

Vepar the young girl immediately left the room to give the mother and daughter space.

"Claudia my baby" Lady Mariah said in a soothing tone. "Yes mother" Lady Claudia answered in a hoarse and broken voice. One could tell she had been crying for some time.

Only in the presence of her loved ones would lady Claudia put down her guards.

"It's okay" lady Mariah comforted her daughter as the latter weakly surrendered into her mother's embrace and wept in despair. "I miss Claudia so much mother" Claudia said.

"we all do honey we all do" lady Mariah said as she held back the tears threatening to fall from her eyes. She remembered her late daughter's warm and cheeky smile and just comforted Claudia. The girl poured out like a baby. " I miss her smile" Claudia said through smiles between tears. Her sister's death took a really great toll on her. Everyone in the house also knew of her recent behaviors since her sister's death. She couldn't be blamed, her bond with her twin sister was way too strong. While the mother and daughter pair were still comforting each other . The door swung open and the renowned Lord Tally Martell stood gallantly at the doorstep. While gazing intensely at his wife and daughter. Claudia immediately stood up and bowed slightly to her father. Lord Tally walked in and gave his daughter a tight hug. Lady Claudia felt odd because the hug felt like one of farewell. She hugged him back. Lord Tally looked at his wife while still hugging lady Claudia. The couple shared a meaningful look then a complex look appeared on lady Mariah's face. "Father is everything alright" lady Claudia asked in her weak broken voice.

Lord Tally looked at his daughter and felt sorrowful. "Everything will be alright my darling" he said while holding her shoulders in place. " whatever happens always remember that you are a Martell" he said once more. Lady Claudia nodded but she still asked " is there anything you are not telling me father?" . Lady Claudia, who quickly sensed the change in atmosphere immediately said " Claudia darling take a good rest and come to the dinning hall later"

"But mother " Claudia tried to protest but her mother gave her one look and she immediately clasped her mouth together. Lord Tally was led out of the room by lady Mariah. Claudia lay down on her bed. Her platinum blonde hair sprawled around her bed like a soft cushion pillow, her precious beautiful eyes gazing blankly at the painted ceiling. She knew her sister didn't commit suicide. Lady Cecily was a very bright and resilient girl. No matter what it was that she was battling with she would never consider suicide as an option. Lady Claudia knew her sister very well.

There was more to Cecily's death than it met the eye. It was a mystery. Soon while thinking of all the beautiful memories she shared with Cecily before her sudden and painful death, lady Claudia drifted off into a long sleep.

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