Chapter 11~Emily~“Am I not talking to you? Are you deaf?” Reta barked, her voice filled with venom.“Fuck, I hate this bitch,” I muttered underneath my breath as I turned, a small smile on my face.She walked closer, her long dark hair dangling back and forth. Crystal was behind her as usual, her face twisted in a frown.“I'm sorry, my lady, I didn't quite hea……”Her hand landed on my face sharply, cutting me off before I could finish. “You swine, how dare you?” She barked, her eyes blazing like primal fire.I held my cheeks tightly, tears welled up in my eyes. Her palm left a red mark on my face and it hurt as much as a bee sting.“I need you to watch your back in this castle, cause I will make it a living hell for you,” she threatened, pointing her finger at me.Crystal remained silent, eyeing me maliciously. I bet she was the peddler of whatever gossip Reta heard.I tried to speak but I couldn't, it was as though my tongue was stuck to the roof of my mouth.Reta was still the kin
Chapter 12~Zayne~“I-i'm sorry,” I muttered but she didn't wait, she was gone before I could blink. I immediately touched my lips, a small smile on my face.“She's cute,” I muttered, smiling sheepishly as the thought of her running flashed through my mind.Her lips tasted like a mixture of grapes and strawberries. I loved the way she melted in my arms, like something I could break.“Gosh, focus Zayne, focus,” I muttered, scattering my hair out of frustration. Suddenly the door burst open as Reta barged in with a guard trying to restrain her.“I'm sorry my lord, I tried to stop but she didn't listen,” the guard said, bowing his head slightly. “You scumbag,” Reta yelled as she landed a slap on his cheeks. “Next time you will pay respect to your future queen,” she growled.The guard immediately scurried away, holding his cheeks in the process. Poor thing, he got slapped for doing his job.“You didn't have to do that, he was just doing his job,” I muttered, pouring vodka in a glass.“D
Chapter 13~Emily~My heart felt a deep ache at the sight of them. I knew Reta was Zayne’s fiance but I couldn't help but feel a certain resentment towards their relationship. She had every right to kiss him, but as I watched them all I could feel was my heart shattering.She sat on Zayne’s lap, placing both her hands behind his head pulling him closer to her, her lips crushing against his. Their kiss was slap and lingering at first, a gentle exploration. I watched as Reta melted into him, feeling his body as his hands found their way to her waist, pulling her evr closer to him, their kiss deepening She pulled herself away from him, as she turned her head in my direction. Her piercing eyes staring through me almost as though she was mocking me, she had a sickening grin on her face. “Kkkkranggg”The thudding noise of the tray echoed through Zayne’s room. “Fuck!! “What is wrong with me, how could I drop the tray! “What is wrong with you, you lowly maid!” Reta barked at me, her
Chapter 14~Reta~“We need to handle this bitch!! “ I said my voice very firmly as I sat across Crystal. I take Crystal to be my best friend because she's the closest companion I have in the castle. We share similar ideas, beliefs and goals. We also share our problems and think of ways to handle them.“Yes I agree! Who does she think she is to walk into your castle and try to steal your fiance”Crystal said with disgust in her voice. She despised Emily just as much as I did. In fact most of us here at the Castle despise her and her sister, and if not for Zayne, they would die in an instant or be locked away for good. “We need to show her that I'm still Zayne’s lover, maybe then she can keep away from him”I suggested to Crystal as she paid keen attention, her lemon green eyes fixed at me and her gaze unwavering. “I have an idea!” Crystal said as a smile appeared on her face, I couldn't help but smile as well. Crystal is a very smart lady, the main reason I run to her for help, so
Chapter 15~Emily~Luther on hearing the voice stopped at once causing me a huge sigh of relief. He scrambled to sit up, his cheeks flushed with a mix of embarrassment. He dressed himself hurriedly. “Fuck you sis!” Steph’s voice came again this time with anger and ferocity. I turned my head in her direction, she stood at our door, her brows furrowed, she was raging inside. A pinch of guilt creeped inside me, although I didn't sleep with him, neither did I ever wish to, but on seeing her teary eyes I could not but pity for her.I had a bit of mix feelings, I was happy and relieved that Steph came, who knows what Luther would have done but I also hated it that Steph had to see this. “Steph! It's not what it looks like!” I said in hope, I had little faith that Steph would believe that. She was so sure before now that we were sleeping, seeing this would only strengthen her belief. “I hate you!” Steph screamed before dashing out again. “Steph! Wait!”I followed her at a distance le
Chapter 16~Zayne~Scrrrrrrrrr“Ah…Fuck!” I moaned so hard. My hands were able to navigate the alarm next to me and then I turned it off. “Ahhh” As I became more aware, an unwelcome surge of pain flooded my senses. An insistent headache chipped away behind my skull. Each movement I made sent jolts of pain and discomfort through my muscles.I tried very hard to remember yesterday's events, but my mind seemed to blur. I groaned a pitiful sound as I forced myself to sit up right. My tongue had a bitter taste of an expired wine, a wine I couldn't recall drinking. KNOCKKNOCKThe soft knuckles of Reta crashed against my door. “Come in!”Reta came in with a grin on her face. What's making her smile so hard?“How are you feeling? Your face looks pale”Reta said her voice was gentle and soft as she joined me on my bed. “My body hurts and I don't even know why”“You should eat some food and you will be okay” She leant her body closer to mine and gave me a soft perk. She jumped off
Chapter 17~Steph~The scent of antiseptic reached my nostrils, my eyelids where heavy as if they where being held down by a weight. My eyes gently opened to the flickering lights of a room. I struggled to grasp my environment, I blinked slowly. The room was poorly lit. On turning my head, I caught the sight of a window, the sun streaming through the room in a soft golden light. “Where am I?” A soft rustle caught my attention, I turned to see a nurse entering the room, her face glowing as she wore a soft and welcoming smile. “Good day, Steph you're awake!” the woman said her voice gentle. “We also lost you, you know?” “What? But how?” my mind was struggling to recall the memories. “You almost drowned but for our king, and your sister”And an unwelcome tide, the memories surged back gradually. “I was pushed down from the corrider of my room” I said to the nurse, my hands firmly placed on my head.“You should just rest, don't worry about that for now”The nurse said with genu
Chapter 18~Emily~“When I said you’re dead to me, I meant it!”Steph raged out leaving dumfounded.I was too confused to reply her.She then walked away to who knows where.What is wrong with Emily, she’s been saying stupid things.First, she accuses Rowan for pushing her into the river and then she accuses me taking advantage of Luther.One thing was for sure I was not going to her and to beg for her forgiveness, not again. I risked my life for hers and the best thing she can do is accuse me of taking advantage of Luther.I stood at the downstairs corridors of the castle across the room where they Rowan in for questioning.I worried for Rowan, he was going to get punished for something he didn’t do.DOOR OPENSMy heart raced as I saw one of the detectives walk out of the room, he had his hands in his pockets and a cigarette in his mouth.Carter!I was able to recall his name.A short while later, Zayne walked out of the room, his leave looked pale.I could not but worry and fear th