Chapter 41: Vanessa Myers

Vanessa

"How do I look?"

Layla rolled her eyes. "Vanessa, you look good as always, and can you relax? You are making me anxious,"

I felt dejected. "How can I relax when I've tried everything to get the King's attention, but he won't even give me the time of day? And it's no help that my grandfather has been down my back lately."

Layla was so done. "You can't keep following behind what your grandfather says. He has lived his life already, and now you must live yours."

"I know what you're saying, but aside from my brother, he is the only family I have on my side after my parents turned their backs on me. You know how things went down with them."

"Yeah, I know how your parents neglected you and what your grandfather did for you. But your brother wants you to get out of this life before it's too late, and I think you should listen to him."

"Layla, just drop it."

"You need to open your eyes and smell the coffee. The King doesn't want you, and even if he miraculously did, your hear