"Keep your eyes open! Keep 'em open!" He panicked as he pushed the stretcher into the emergency room. Even though there were three other nurses besides the patient, the doctor looked extremely worried. The patient had just encountered a car crash along the way and fortunately, the doctor who was riding behind her quickly drove her to his hospital. Several hours later Chloe opened her eyes and the first person she saw sitting next to her was–"My Prince, you…" "Just Blake." Blake corrected. 'Of course, she will never say that,' he thought to himself. "Ouch…" She whined as she gently massaged her forehead where she noticed a bandaid. He leaned forward and gently grabbed her hands, "Are you alright? Is your head still hurting?" He slowly withdrew his hands, embarrassed by his overly display of concern, "You shouldn't massage it like that. The stitches will…reopen." "I'm fine Doctor. I'm…I'm–not fine." She burst out crying. Chloe was just on her way from another hospital after suf
"Geo, tell me this isn't happening! You love me to the moon and back, what happened?" Chloe asked. George was now in his trousers as he stood up to his feet and walked towards her, his eyes ridden with guilt. When he was close enough, he grazed his palm gently against her right cheek as he wiped out the tears on it. For a moment, it looked like he really regretted what he had done and Chloe was going to fall for it until he spoke up, "I– I…loved you to the moon and back " He burst into a contagious laughter and Jamie couldn't resist but join him. "Past tense, Chloe! Past tense!" He repeated. Chloe felt her whole world crumble before her eyes. Every sound of their laughter made her heart thump widely in her chest as if it was going to fall into her stomach. "You asked what happened," George finally caught his breath. "Love happened, Chloe! I fell in love all over again, this time, with Jamie!" "To be honest you were the sexiest person alive back in college! So sexy that even Blake
"Have you ever seen me meddling in George's business? You had the most fun in the family, so rest in peace quietly, and don't ruin my sleep." Sebastian's remorseless dismissal sent a chill down Chloe's spine. Of course, the brothers were always at war with each other over power so no one meddled in the other's business except when their father was involved. Hearing his wife, Hilda, giggling in the background, Chloe remembered one of George’s several confessions. The feast was planned for her death so it’s obvious everyone already knew of it. “Try Ruby’s room. She’s the only one who would want to help.” He suggested, banging the door behind her. “I guess it's time Ruby stops being so clueless.” Hilda’s mumble echoed right before the door closed. Disheartened, Chloe trudge towards her room and quickly locked the door behind her, relaxing her back on the door. From George's confession and Sebastian's statement, Chloe realized she would be doomed if she ever sought help from any mem
Chloe jerked off the recliner panting and sweating profusely while gasping for air. “Glad to have you back again, Chloe. You’re finally embracing your healing.” A soothing feminine voice interrupted her thoughts, pulling her attention to her. Chloe was confused as she frantically navigated her environment when she noticed she was standing on her feet and she noticed her hands moving freely on their own. Chloe stared at her hands in disbelief.“Woah!” She gasped and almost immediately covered her mouth with her hands because her voice shocked her. After all, she was dumb. “Chloe, please be seated.” The young lady with ombre straight hair and gray eyes suggested as she gently held onto Chloe’s arm and helped her seat up on the recliner. Everything was seemingly strange to her but as she sat up and looked closer, she remembered exactly where this was.“Dr. Carmen Lopez?” She asked in disbelief. “I think you’re too worked up. Let’s talk at our next session.” Dr. Lopez suggested as sh
Up until the next morning, Chloe strategized. As the day brightened, her fears increased and she realized just how helpless she is. If she was ever going to go up against the Marlowes, she'd need a more powerful alliance. Someone more powerful than the Marlowes and the only family above the Marlowes was the Royal Family! "Blake…" She mumbled thinking about the man that was by her deathbed. As soon as thoughts of Blake flooded her memories, she remembered George's confession and she quickly ran towards their walk-in closet. She frantically searched through her wardrobe, scattering her clothes all around the closet until she came across an old box she had brought with her. With a heavy heart, she opened the box, staring at all the love notes and cute teddy she had received back in college. She had always cherished them, thinking it was from her husband but after knowing the truth, she began to cherish them even more. She went through a few of them, tears streaming down her eyes an
Blake was completely taken aback by Chloe's statement because this was the first time he was having a real conversation with her. Aside from the periodic family dinners the Kensingtons and the Marlowes share, they have never had any personal business and hence, Blake's shock. "What business could you possibly have with Blake?" Ruby asked, baffled. "And why ain't you with George? I thought you were starting your anniversary countdown today?" She asked further. "Some things are much more important than others." Chloe announced, locking eyes with Blake who has now become uncomfortable with the conversation, his discomfort obvious in his darting gaze. "Chloe, you don't mean your meeting is more important than your date with brother, right?" Ruby asked, confused. "Ruby, you already had lunch, right? Your date is over, why don't you excuse us? Or better still go home and rest." Chloe suggested, making Ruby sad. Ruby was a lot younger than Chloe and she had been friends with her long be
Chloe didn’t return home until very late that night and as soon as she walked into the compound, George ran up to her and immediately noticed her now-bandaged forehead. “Goodness, Chloe! Where have you been all day and what happened to you?” George asked, his voice filled with concern. “I accidentally hit my forehead on the car door. Sorry for making you worry.” Chloe lied effortlessly. Throughout the day, Chloe have cried, bled, and eventually taught herself a very big lesson. How to play the player. Everyone in her life seemed to be so great at lying and pretending and Chloe decided she’d win them in their own game. George made sure they got back to their rooms before he continued questioning her. “Chloe, how could you do this to us? We planned a date but you left the house without even informing me of where you are going only to return home with an injury. Do you know how worried I was?” He complained worriedly. It took all the courage Chloe had not to grab his lying lips in
Blake quickly dropped his gaze upon hearing Chloe’s question. He had a pinched expression as he remembered his last year in college when he found love. He suddenly raised his face as he stood up, facing Chloe head-on while explaining, “There is this woman I’ve loved so much that it drove me crazy but she got snatched away from me right before I could make her mine.” He paused as if to gather more courage to pour out his heart. “I will always love her but I will never be able to have her so I decided to settle for what my parents want.” He confessed and Chloe almost jumped up in delightment as if she already knew she was the one he was referring to but she had to compose herself as the door suddenly flung open, revealing Zane who was standing right in front of the door.He looked quite flustered by the scene but he quickly apologized and almost closed the door when he noticed who was standing before Blake. “Mrs. Marlowe?” He muttered in horror as he slowly turned his gaze to Blake.
It was a day of festivity in the Kensington Palace as it marks exactly one month since Chloe returned to the palace with her twins, as well as the date the family had set for their official white wedding. On Chloe’s part, it was easier to forgive Blake’s parents as they weren’t exactly hostile to her. All she ever wanted was to become Blake’s accepted wife, and now she finally got the opportunity. At first, she was worried they had accepted her because of the baby, but after finding out how long Braxton had been trying to abolish the law, she realized they did love her for her. Chloe was a sight to behold. Dressed in a stunning white gown adorned with intricate lace and sequins, no one could tell she just gave to the two genders of life. “Woah! You look magnificent!” Victoria complimented as she walked into the dressing room where Chloe was. “I know, right? The dress fits so perfectly that no one would guess she just put to bed.” Ruby chimed in as she adjusted her ethere
Hot tears trickled down Blake’s eyes as he stared at his parents. “Blake, we’re sorry…” Diana apologized, also tearing up. “You know, I wasn’t the one you offended.” Blake pointed out. “We will apologize to her when she’s back.” She said, “Just please bring back my daughter-in-law.” She begged.Bryce scoffed in disbelief, “She is your daughter-in-law now?” Blake faked a smile as Bryce had asked the question he meant to ask. “Abolishing a law is not as easy as you think. It requires a lot of debate within the parliament, votes, and mutual understanding. It took me five months to finally achieve this. You won’t understand until you are in my position.” Braxton said. “Do you want me to be grateful?” Blake wondered, not sure why he was telling him this. “No.” Braxton replied, “I just need you to know that Chloe can be your queen and your equal now. I wonder why they even made that law and why I had to fight so hard to support it.” He added before turning away and walking towards hi
As Blake had promised, he sent Zane to Wexissia as soon as he resumed office as the crown prince just a few days after his return. But Zane’s journey was fruitless. He searched around the house and realized she wasn’t home. At first, he thought she had stepped out since all her belongings were still intact, but after days of waiting and asking around, he realized she never returned home after seeing Blake off. Back at home, Isabella tried to get an audience with Blake, which became unnecessarily hard since his return. Fortunately, Blake also had a reason to meet Isabella since Chloe sent him to her. After settling things with his family, he found time to go to her school and meet with her. Isabella became anxious after finding out that Blake returned a few days earlier without Chloe, and so as she stepped into his car, he began to inquire about her. “Where is my sister? How could you leave her alone there?” Isabella asked curiously. Blake explained how she’d threaten to kill he
Blake chuckled, not willing to believe her, “Chloe, you must be exhausted. Go to bed now.” He suggested and attempted to lay back down, but Chloe had to show him how serious she was. She quickly grabbed a scissors which she’d placed on the drawer beside her and started to cut herself. Blake was triggered, quickly pulling the scissors from her grasp. “Chloe, are you crazy? What has gotten into you?” He asked angrily as he covered her injured hand with his palm and reached out for the first aid kit, which was in the drawer beside the bed. “Maybe if I am dead, you won’t hesitate to go back home.” She said, “Chloe, you can’t be serious about that…why all of a sudden?” He asked, applying first aid while still quite stunned by her decision. “It isn’t all of a sudden, Blake, I have made my decision, and if you don’t leave by tomorrow, I will kill myself.” She threatened, and without waiting to know if Blake was done with his first aid, she pulled her hand away and covered hersel
Holding a small pregnancy stick, Chloe stared at herself in the mirror, the sun reflecting through their three bedroom apartment window. Even though she was already five months gone, her stomach was still as flat as ever. She remembered the first time she found out she had a cryptic pregnancy when she first passed out at the hospital after Blake recovered from his gunshot wound. At first she wanted to inform the family during the big feast but after hearing their decision, she decided to keep it a secret even from Blake because she didn’t want to seem like she was forcing herself on him. Even though she knew Blake wouldn't think that way, she was worried his family could misinterpret it and even end up forcefully accepting her because of the baby. Two months after living as a married couple in Wexissia, she still couldn’t bring herself to tell him the truth until today, which she’d chosen to tell him. Blake wasn’t home at that time because instead of just retiring, he decided t
It took another week for the matter to die down, and the royal family decided to invite everyone that are now considered as family to a huge feast that they had organized. Shortly after the desert, the king and his wife summoned Chloe and Blake to his office along with Victoria and Zane, leaving the kids and Laila out. “I am sure you understand the royal family has been in turmoil for a while now, and adding a contradictory marriage to it will only make the people question the power of the royal family.” Braxton explained, and Blake already started to frown. “What he is trying to say is that we will support your marriage, but only on one condition…” Diana said. Chloe felt a glimmer of hope, seeing that his family were finally going to support them, but Blake knew his parents well and didn’t have any hope whatsoever. “What condition?” He quickly asked, “That you will take her only as a concubine. She can’t be your equal, and you will have to take a wife first before yo
“How could you let her do that? You should have forced her or something!” Blake complained upon hearing the tales of her action since he lost consciousness. He gently caressed her hand as she rested on his bed while he sat on the chair where she was seated earlier. “My brother did everything he could as a king, but she refused to listen and exercised every right she had as a citizen. Don’t even go there.” Victoria explained. “We were all scared to death when she kept throwing up and feeling sick without even eating anything. I don’t think there is anything we haven’t done to make her listen, but it was just as if we were talking to a rock.” She explained further.They were still discussing when Zane and the King who had just heard the news of Blake regaining his consciousness arrived, but to their dismay, the patient was now taking care of the guest. “This girl? She just always has to be so annoying.” Zane complained.Blake gave him a bombastic side-eye, asking, “Did you even apolo
The palace was in a haze, and the violence Blake tried so hard to prevent eventually happened. Blake suffered three blank shots to his chest while Dawson suffered over seven gunshots. They were both rushed to the hospital. After hours of being in the theaters, the doctors operating on Dawson eventually stepped out. Unfortunately, none of his family were by the door waiting for him. Only the prosecutors were.The doctors didn’t hesitate to respond since they understood what circumstances he was brought there. “He is currently braindead, and his organs are failing rapidly. With life support, it would be a miracle he makes it past two days, but that miracle won’t happen the following day.” Despite his critical condition, once he was moved to the wards, he was handcuffed to his bed because of the magnitude of his crime. Meanwhile, Blake’s surgery took a few more hours. His surgery was quite critical because he was shot very close to the heart, and the best surgeons around the globe f
Blake's smile slowly turned into a psychotic laughter that scared the crap out of Dawson for a while. He looked at the plotters and asked, “Don’t you also find this funny?” He said, pointing at the guards who had dragged his family to the dining room.“Once they fall into a deep sleep, those weapons become useless…” His voice trailed off as three guards slowly dropped to the floor one after the other, their weapons crashing beneath them. Real fear surfaced in the plotters face, and Vivian almost peed her pants. “Mr. Aspiring King, why don’t you go back to your seat? We have a whole lot to talk about today.” Blake suggested.Dawson was hesitant as he wasn’t sure whether or not his plans were going accordingly but one thing he knew was Blake had the upper hand for now and he needs to obey him until he thinks of another move. He sluggishly went back and sat among his people, beads of precipitation forming on his forehead. The ministers let out a sudden gasp, confusing Dawson, who was