What do you consider your
greatest achievement?
Recognising
and answering to my true calling. You see, I have a secret life. Or more
correctly, a secret cause. I’m an advocate for women and children’s rights
across the continent, but there’s more to that cause than meets the eye.
What is your idea of perfect
happiness?
Oh,
that’s easy. A bar of melt-in-your-mouth chocolate. As you’ll get to know, I
have a weakness for chocolate, and it got me in some very sensual trouble...
What is your current state of
mind?
Anger,
Confusion, Passion, Exhilaration…take your pick.
I woke up
to discover I’ve been inherited by my deceased husband’s brother, Omar!
I should be furious, but each time my new husband looks into my eyes, I forget
why I’m angry at him. When I agreed to the marriage alliance, I signed up for
duty, not passion.
What is your most treasured
possession?
I have a
lot of material possessions, but what I treasure the most is my word. When I
give my word, I don’t break it; even when it hurts.
What or who is the greatest love
of your life?
Sadly, I
haven’t had a great love story. A marriage alliance has always been in the
cards for me, so it hardly seemed right to risk falling in love. Besides, my
work with the Children’s Foundation keeps me busy.
What is your most marked
characteristic?
I’m the
most level-headed among the Saene sisters; maybe a little headstrong, but I’m
worth the trouble of getting to know me.
When and where were you the
happiest?
I’ve
always been a hopeful and happy person. I see the silver lining in situations.
But I’m happiest when I’m eating chocolate. (*winks*)
What is it that you most
dislike?
Discrimination.
Like my father taught me and my siblings, everyone has a station in life,
but no one is more human than another.
What is your greatest fear?
(*blows
out a shaky breath*) That I’d fall in love
with Omar when our marriage is nothing but a state contract.
What is your greatest
extravagance?
I love
fashion and I like to experiment with colour and new trends. I make it a point
to wear an up-and-coming designer for the annual Children’s Foundation New
Year’s gala. It’s my way of helping to unearth new talents, so my extravagance
does have a silver lining.
What is your greatest regret?
Life has
taken me on a rollercoaster ride lately, but I have no regrets so far. (*fingers crossed*)
What is the quality you most
like in a partner?
Loyalty
and honesty. Undivided love.
What is the trait you most
deplore in yourself?
Deplore
is a strong word. I can’t say I deplore anything about myself. However, I may
be too trusting. Why else would I have stayed in Sudar with a man who’s accused
me of treason?
What is the trait you most
deplore in others?
Insincerity.
Never pretend to be who you’re not.
What do you most value in your
friends?
Loyalty.
There’s nothing more valuable to me than knowing someone would stick with me
through thick and thin.
Who is your favorite
hero/heroine, fictional or real?
I have
respect and admiration for anyone who has taken a stand for something they
believe in.
On what occasions do you lie?
I’d only
lie for a good cause, like protecting someone I love.
Which is your favorite word or
phrase?
I don’t
think I have one, but my sister’s, Isha and Amira, might be the best people to
ask.
What is your least favorite word
or phrase?
Anything
alluding to “a woman’s position” in a negative way grates on my nerves.
If you could change one thing
about yourself, what would it be?
At the
risk of sounding vain, I’d change nothing.
Thank you to Princess India and author Empi Baryeh for indulging us.
His Inherited Princess is out December 14, 2018
Read an excerpt and preorder: http://ow.ly/ekAY30mxR3H
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Check out the interview with her sister, Princess Amira
Wonderful interview. I liked Princess India from the moment she mentioned chocolate. I can't wait to read her story.
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