Once upon a time, in a far-off land, there lived a beautiful princess named Elina. She was the only daughter of the king, Lazarus, and he was the most powerful king in all the land. Elina was the embodiment of perfection and she was loved by her people for her kind nature and her beautiful presence.
As a young princess, Elina had many suitors come to court her. She met some who were kind, gentle, and had good hearts, but she couldn't shake the feeling that she was missing something special. She longed for someone who would appreciate her for who she was, not just for her beauty and wealth.
One day, she decided to journey far from her castle to find her perfect match. She left behind her family, her friends, and everything she knew, to go on a search that would take her to a faraway land.
After months of travelling, Elina finally found what she was looking for. She came across a handsome prince named Alexander who was charming, smart, and had a gentle heart. They fell in love instantly and soon they were married in a grand ceremony, with all of her people cheering loudly for their union.
Their marriage was filled with love, laughter, and happiness, but it wasn't always perfect. They faced struggles and challenges, but they were able to overcome them together. They had children, ones who looked like them, and they grew up to be loyal subjects to their kingdom.
Years went by, and Elina and Alexander ruled their kingdom with kindness, compassion, and love. They were respected and feared by all who lived under their rule. They lived a happy life, until one day when they received news that their father, king Lazarus, had passed away.
Elina and Alexander decided that they wanted to dedicate their father's memory by revamping the castle. They wanted it to be the most beautiful and grandest castle in all the land. They worked tirelessly, with their hands and minds, to bring their father's vision to life.
Days turned into weeks, and weeks turned into months, but the castle was still far from being complete. The people were becoming restless and they started asking why the castle was taking so long. Alexander and Elina could feel the pressure and they knew they were losing the trust of their people.
One day, while they were working on their father's statue, Alexander started to cry. He had never cried before, not even when his mother died. Elina knew what it was like to feel helpless and she knew how much her father would have wanted to see their kingdom happy and prosperous.
She, too, started to cry, tears streaming down her face. She turned to Alexander and said, "I know it's my fault. I never should have left our kingdom. I should have stayed by your side, to help you in your time of need."
Alexander hugged her tightly and said, "No, it's not your fault. It's our fault. We should have been there for each other, from the beginning."
Elina and Alexander made a decision that day. They would stay in the castle, for their people needed them to, but they would also start a new life, away from the castle and the people who had become so comfortable with them.
They took a ship to a faraway land, where they would start a new life together. They were nervous, scared, and apprehensive, but they were determined to live a life that was true to their values.
They found a small village, where they would start a new life. They searched for a suitable dwelling and eventually found an old cottage, that had been abandoned for years. They started renovating the cottage and slowly but surely, they transformed it into a beautiful home, filled with love, laughter, and happiness.
They made friends with the villagers and they started a small business. They sold homemade jams and cookies, that they would make in their cottage, and they made sure that their customers were happy. The people in the village started to trust them and Alexander and Elina learned to appreciate the simple things in life, the ones that money couldn't buy.
Years went by, and Alexander and Elina watched as their children grew up, followed by their grandchildren. They lived their life the way they wanted to, away from the spotlight, and they were happy.
One day, there was a rumour that the castle was going to be destroyed. The people were in a panic and they panicked even more when they heard that Alexander and Elina were living in a little cottage in the village.
They rushed to the cottage, but they were too late. The castle was already being destroyed. The people were devastated and they didn't know what to do. They wanted to help, but they didn't know how.
Alexander and Elina decided to start a charity, where they would help the people in the village. They set up a small shop where they would sell goods, such as bread, milk, and blankets, to help the villagers. They started spreading their message of kindness and they slowly started changing the way the villagers thought.
Eventually, they found a wise old woman who could help them. She told them that they had to change the way they thought, and they had to learn to appreciate the simple things in life. They listened to her and they started spreading the message of kindness, love, and compassion.
Years went by, and the charity grew bigger and better. It not only helped the people in the village, but it also became known worldwide. People started to ask how they started this charity, but they didn't tell. They said that it was the most important mission of their lives, and that it was their way of paying back their people for all the love and happiness they had given them.
Alexander and Elina lived happily, knowing that they had made a difference in the world. They knew that they had found their purpose in life, and that they had fulfilled their father's vision. They had found their perfect match, and they lived happily ever after, knowing that they had given their people a new hope and a new way of life.