RHEA'S POVIt was 4:30 am when I woke up to write the last chapter of my book; Royal Deception. The deadline for entry in the writing contest was the end of the month, so I had two weeks to finish editing and submitting the book. I tried not to type too hard on my laptop so I wouldn't wake Estefan who was still sleeping soundly with the noise that the keys made. Sleeping on the same bed with him was so uncomfortable since I was used to having an entire bed all to myself. Maybe I could convince him to let us have separate rooms when he wakes up because I didn't think I could cope with the new setting.Estefan stirred beside me and I pretended not to notice still he sat up. "Why are you awake this early?" He asked in a deep morning voice."I get my best inspiration at the time of the day and besides, it was so uncomfortable to sleep here." I shifted my attention from my laptop to look at him and I regretted I did.His hair was ruffled on his head, giving him that sexy morning look. It
RHEA'S POVStepping out of the elevator in a white shirt and black leggings, Estefan and I walked side by side into the living room where my parents and Marilyn were waiting with the royal family."There is my favourite grandchild." Marilyn stood up, pulling me into a hug when I got closer to her. "Don't tell Leah and Grayson that." "Of course, I've been keeping a secret for sixteen years, don't I deserve a reward for that?" I smiled as I pulled away."Yes, you do. Here." She began to kiss me all over my face and I giggled. She stopped, holding my face in her arms as tears gathered in her eyes. "I'm going to miss you, my little bunny." She sniffed as she couldn't hold back the tears anymore.Pulling her closer, I wrapped my arms around her neck. "Grandma, please don't cry. If you keep crying, I'm going to start crying too." I buried my face in her hair, preventing the tears gathering in my eyes from falling. "That's enough, Marilyn." My mom rubbed her shoulder, making her pull away
RHEA'S POVDriving into the private airport of the royal family, I looked through the tinted windows to see a white jet with the Spain flag painted boldly on the side. The car stopped beside the jet with two other cars behind it as an escort. A guard opened the door and Estefan stepped out. I was about to climb out when he held his hand out for me, I took it and stepped out of the car. The guards dragged our suitcase behind us as we strode towards the jet and ascend the stairs to go inside."Welcome aboard, Your Highnesses, " a fair-skinned lady in a black suit dress greeted us as we stepped inside the jet. "I'm Martha and I will be your hostess for today. If you need anything, I will be at your service.Estefan nodded curtly while I gave a bright smile muttering a 'thank you'. She led us to our sear before leaving with the guard. I took the seat next to the window while Estefan sat beside me in silence. Ever since we left the palace, he hasn't said a word to me and I couldn't care l
ESTEFAN'S POVDescending the stairs, I met John talking on the phone in the living room, oblivious to my presence. I stood behind him with folded arms as I waited for him to finish up with his call.He turned around to meet my piercing glare and he stepped back in shock. "I'll call you back," he said to the person on the phone before hanging up. "Your Highness, is there something you need my help with?" "Yes, I need you to help me get the boat to the beach," I replied.It was only a matter of time before Rhea hopped down the stairs, and I didn't want her to witness what I was going to do to that idiot."Okay, sir." He walked toward the back exit of the house where the basement is located. I followed behind him in silence till he opened the basement door and stepped in. There were three Speed boats in the room, ranging from the colour white, red and blue. "Which one of them do you want me to bring out?" He turned to me as he asked.Without replying to his question, I took menacing s
RHEA'S POV"That was so much fun, can we go again?" I jumped as Estefan brought that boat back to the shore."No." He turned off the boat and climbed down. "Why not?" I stomped my foot on the floor of the boat."We have been on the water for three hours, I'm exhausted and starving. I'm sure you are too, so let's go inside." He held his hand out for me to help me climb down."Fine," I grumbled as I took his hand and jumped down.We walked back into the house to meet two ladies laughing over something on the phone. They didn't seem to notice our presence as they were engrossed in what they were looking at. "Are you here to work or slack off?" Estefan's voice boomed in the living room, making everyone in the room jump in shock including me."We are sorry, Your Highness. We didn't notice when you came in," the lady with the chestnut-brown hair said as they bowed their head. They both had dark eyes and looked like they are in their twenties."Is lunch ready?" He asked."Yes, Your Highnes
ESTEFAN'S POVIt was Day two of our honeymoon and according to Esteban's schedule, we were to visit the Bishop museum that afternoon and have a 'romantic dinner' that evening. I was sitting in the living room for almost an hour waiting for Rhea to finish dressing up, so we can leave for the Museum. Rachel and Jenna were upstairs in our room, helping her to pick an outfit because she said and I quote, "I want to capture my first time in the museum and I need to look perfect in it." I couldn't bring myself to argue with her, so I left her to do as she pleased even though I wanted to tell her that she looked perfect in whatever she wears.In what felt like ages, Rhea descended the stairs in a blue laced armless dress that stopped mid-thigh, pairing it with black sandal heels, and her copper blonde hair was falling in waves behind her, reaching her waist. I had to admit that she looked perfect but there was no way I would say that to her face. "Is this the reason why I was kept waiting
LEAH'S POV"How long do you plan to keep this up?" my dad asked over breakfast. "As long as I can," I replied as I sipped my coffee.Since my parent arrived from Spain they have been trying to convince me to call Rhea and talk to her. It made me sick that they cared about how she was feeling and all, but they didn't even bother to ask me how I was coping with the situation. All the hard work I went through to get to the top of my career was slowly turning to dust, but all they care about was their little innocent daughter."Leah, just call your sister once and talk to her. She misses you," my mom said in a pleading tone.There it was again, only thinking about Rhea. "Mum, please. I don't have the energy to talk about Rhea this early morning." "We won't be talking about her if you would just let go of whatever happened and call her," dad raised his voice at me. "I don't understand why you are this mad about her marrying Estefan. You don't even love him, all you wanted was to become
RHEA'S POVMy eyes widened as I froze when Estefan grabbed me all of a sudden and connected our lips. He wrapped his hand around my waist, pulling me closer and for a slight moment, I wanted to melt into his arms and kiss him back. But when it registered in my mind that the person who was kissing me was no other than Prince Estefan the source of my problem, I pushed him away, staring at him with wide eyes. "What the fuck do you think you are doing? Who gave you the right to kiss me without my permission?" I cover my mouth with my hand. "Your ranting was annoying me so I had to do that to shut you up and it worked faster than any other way I could've thought of. Also, I'm your husband, I don't need permission to kiss you." He stepped closer, pulling me by the waist. His fingers caressed my face before he leaned toward my ear with his breath fanning down on my neck. "You became mine the day I married you, so I can kiss you and touch you whenever and wherever I want." A shiver ran do