Chapter 4 George POV "Your Majesty,it's time for court" I groaned,I can't even rest,my day and schedule is always packed. I leaned on the chair and sighedBeing a King is tiring,the weight the crown bears is too much. "Your Majesty it time" Alfred reminded me again.I stood up reluctantly "Prepare my clothes" I ordered And soon my clothes were brought in and I changed. I went out and rolls of servants followed me. "Reena,the palace looks so beautiful,it splendid,there's so much to steal" A voice caught my attention and I stopped walking. I glanced in the direction of the voice,and saw a girl in a blue dress. The dress is simple and elegant,just right for her.I can only see her side view and her maid was behind her. The maid looked troubled"My Lady,you promised not to steal again,and this is the palace if you steal….""I know Reena,we are only here for the compensation" this time she turned to look at her maid so I could see her face clearly. I w
Chapter 5 George POV "Your majesty,it time for dinner" Alfred as usual reminded. "Do you need a change of clothes?" Alfred asked since I'm still in the casual wear I wore since in the afternoon. "Noo,you can all go,I will call you when am ready" I shushed them off. I don't plan on going with any of them anyways. So as soon as they all left,I opened the window facing my bed and jumped out as quietly as I can. I landed on my feet,I stood up and dust myself and I went on my way. I was close to the dinning hall,when I saw very familiar figure. "We are going to take forever if you keep this up""I know right but this dress isn't helping matters" I grinned when I saw Courtney struggling to walk in her dress,it looked really funny.She lifted her gaze and saw me "Huh.?? It handsome dude,Hey Handsome dude " she yelled and her maid hit her on the back.they seems rather close,not like mistress and servant,more like friends. They exchanged words and she t
Chapter 6 Courtney POV"That swindle,gosh I can't believe he lied to me" I kicked the table in annoyance and sat down hissing. "But My Lady, how can you talk to Your Majesty that way? It…." I glared at Reena and she kept quiet. I have never been this shocked in my whole life and to think he was having fun.He must think been hot is everything 'But I don't mind anyways,he's gorgeous' I smiled and realized my thoughts. "Stop it Courtney, you are here for the money remember"I hit my self on the head to cursion my thoughts. "But come to think of it,he doesn't look like a king,he's more like….""Milady, what does a king look like? It not you have met one before to know"Reena rolled her eyes and I shrugged "You are right,how will I know what he look like,well it non of my business,I just need to keep this up for a while and leave after I got disqualified,as simple as that,I should focus on the compensation that the most important thing"Reena nodded "But with the
Chapter 7 Courtney POV I was in a daze till I got back to my room,I kept staring at the ceiling and smiling sheepishly. "Milady""Yes Reena""Do you think His Majesty likes…."I glared at her and she stopped what she was about to say. "How can he? I'm not as beautiful as most of the ladies here,I don't have talent whatsoever,I'm clumsy and remember I'm just a petty thief" I sighed and shaked my head,I have a lot of flaws. "I see Milady,let's just focus on what we are here for" I nodded and shook all the thoughts I was having away. "Milady,your lunch is ready" a timid voice came from the door,and I knew it was the little maid Dehilla."Come in" she came in as quietly as she could,and dropped my lunch,she slowly reversed and almost got to the door. "Come here" I waved to her and she bowed down in fear,"Come here before I get angry" I pretended to look scary so she rushed towards me,"Sit" I ordered and she did"Go on, eat" I urged her and she ref
Chapter 8 Courtney POV "Milady,I don't think you should do this. I know you want to leave but remember the compensation we should….." "forget the compensation I can't do this anymore"I hasten my steps and Reena ran after me to catch up. I came across the garden,the garden I first met George.i looked at the garden and smiled. "Milady, did you change your mind?" Reena saw me stop and asked. "No let's go," I walked forward and came face to face with George. "How's your fever? Do you feel better?"he moved closer to me and I stepped back to create distance between us. "I'm fine Your Majesty,rather than be concerned about me,I think you should go spend the night with lady Agatha,bye Your Majesty" I bowed and resumed walking but he caught my forearm and I stopped. "Where are you going?" He questioned staring at me coldly,I shuddered, George has never given me that kind of look, but I don't care. "Don't bother Your Majesty, let me be on my way. '' I sigh
Chapter 9George POV I looked down at Courtney and sighed,that was close,if I haven't met her she would have gone to mother and I know Mother will let her go. This troublemaker,I touched her forehead to be sure she's not having fever again,and I was relieved she wasn't. She was already sound asleep,I was happy I met her by the garden and managed to stop her.I wondered why she suddenly decided to leave. I watched over her all night and finally left when it dawned to get some sleep before it time for court. Alfred woke me when it was time and we left. "Based on the competition going on,Lady Agatha seems to be leading, congratulations in advance Lord Danbury." The royal secretary said,and the Prime minister smiled. "Don't flatter me,the competition just started, who knows, someone else might win" Our eyes met and he slowly lowered his gaze. I sneer,this man is always daring me."Congratulations? It is just the first day of the competition,moreover what m
Chapter 11 Courtney POV I was supposed to leave the palace but I got points instead,and His Majesty doesn't seem to want me to leave but I will. I just need to prepare slowly, it's just a matter of time before I will be dropped so I should just let nature take it's course. "Milady are you alright?" Reena asked on our way back to my room." Of course I'm fine."she touched my forehead to be sure. She frowned and looked from my eyes to lips"Your temperature is normal but you look pale"" Probably because I'm starving," I said to stop her from worrying." Is that so? Then let's hurry up,so you can go eat lunch" I nodded and we soon got to my place. My lunch was served but Reena wasn't around as she went to collect my medicine from the physician. I ate lunch alone,and undressed,wearing comfy clothes.I let down my hair and planned to rest but I started having a stomach ache. At first it was bearable, but as time went on it got worse. I started sweating and was feeling weak and suff
I'm back dearies 💖💖Who missed me? Done with my examsChapter 11 Courtney POVWe got to the court just on time,but was stopped by the guards from entering."We have to go in" I said leaning on Reena,I was already out of breath and my head was aching. "You can't go in my Lady,it…."The wanted to refuse again"I was the one who got poisoned,and His Majesty called for me"He looked at me properly for the first time and noticed I wasn't looking good so he allowed us in. "Let me ask again,did you really poisoned her?" It was George's voice,he seems to be doubting it too I smile there's still a chance to turn the situation around. We entered,the court and everyone attention turned to us.I saw a lot of old and young men I didn't recognize but I wasn't here for them so I ignored them.I saw the little girl in the middle of the court,weeping on her knees"Lady Courtney,why are you here?" George stared at me coldly.He looked annoyedI bowed,with Reena's support of course"Your M
Chapter 24Courtney POV“Who the hell are you? "Even I couldn't help but trembled in fear, Goerge looked really scary right now. “I… I.. I….” I was also curious and waiting to hear her answer. “Your Majesty, my king” The door of the room opened,I saw an old man entered with walking stick. I had no idea who he is“My king, how could you” he helped Morgan up and shoot Goerge a glare. “And who might you be? Who let you in?” Goerge asked “My king, it I, your father in law “ I frowned, what father in law? I glanced at Goerge and saw his expression softened, “My king why did you hit her? “ the strange old man complained and George sighed. He also moved closer to Morgan and supported her. This isn't going the way I expected, I thought Goerge would lash out at her, I thought he got himself back, it seems… “And who is she? “ the same old man glared at me. “right who are you? “ Goerge eyes turned hostiles towards me. “You… You… You…” I was speechless and shocked on
Chapter 23. Courtney POV “So how did it go? “ Her highness stared at me waiting for my reply “It seems he's not completely under her control, he was a bit irritated with her too and he also don't remember anything about me” I elaborated and Her Highness nodded. “Whatever they used for him, he hasn't lost his whole sense after all” Her Highness sounded proud and I smiled. “Yes and Morgan was anxious, which means things aren't really going her way, we have to move fast and make him come back to himself”“And how do we do that? ““I have no idea” I shrugged “But, for now, I will focus on trying to recall his memories about me”Her highness frowned“But how do you do that? ““He reacted when I hugged him, so there's hope, I just need to work hard” Her Highness sighed,and combed her hand through her hair. “That's a lot of work, but I will leave you to that, for today I think you should get some sleep” I felt tired honestly after all I have been running around since morning. “
Chapter 22 Courtney POV “Come in” The familiar cold voice ordered, I thought you wasn't gonna let me in but he did anyways. “Your Majesty, may I have a moment with you, I need… ““Milady “ Morgan whom I don't know was inside greeted me, I nodded back to her and faced His Majesty. “I need to talk to you” He raised his brow and gesture for me to go on, but I looked at Morgan “Alone” I added“leave us” I was actually surprised he was willingly to send her out. “But your Majesty… ““Out, I.. Won't.. Repeat.. Myself ” He ordered word to word. I saw Morgan clutched her fist, gave me a provocative gaze and slowly reversed, she stared at me one last time, and banged the door while going out. ‘it seems she doesn't have a complete control over him yet, greatt I should be able… ‘“Why are you here? “ my thought was broken and I gazed at George. “You lost some weight, it must have been hard on you” I whispered softly as gently as I could and he frowned. “I missed you, I
Chapter 22Courtney POV “She's just in shock, she will be fine” The physician finished examining Her Highness “use this anioment for your knee, it must hurt” The physician must have noticed how I was rubbing my knee. “Thank you”I smiled and took it. “If that is all, I will leave now, you can call me if there's anything” The physician packed up and left. I sighed and stared at Her highness, she's also helpless, her dead son came back alive but he is not himself anymore. He's more like a stranger. I massaged my tremble, my head hurts so much, the incident that happened today took a troll on me. ‘What if he's not George? What if someone took his shape? It possible though very rare but it possible. Or was I overthinking it?’ “Milady “ a very familiar voice brought me out of my thought“Reena” I cried out, I had no idea when she came in. She pulled me for a hug and I engulfed the warmth of her body. She patted my back and coax me “Everything will be fine Mil
Chapter 20 I ran for more than 10 minutes and couldn't find her, the palace was already in chaos, everyone was running up and down seeking shelter, I was tired and stopped to catch my breath. Mind you I'm in my wedding dress and it getting in my way. I tried to remove some layers but I couldn't, I hissed and looked around ‘where could Reena be? ‘ I thought to myself. I frowned and noticed something in the chaotic situation. Nobody was killed, I saw no dead body and the soldiers just ignored the servants running around, they seems to be headed in same direction. I took a deep breath and out of curiosity went the way the soldiers were heading to. They seemed to be going towards His Majesty chamber, I clutched my fist and hasten my pace to see what was going to happen. They stopped in front of the chamber and surrounded it. I hid behide a pillar to observed what was happening. My heart sank and I shuddered when I saw Her Highness sitting outside the cha
Chapter 19Countney POV Sleeping in the dungeon was really uncomfortable, and I starved the whole night. I wondered how Prince Edward knew I escaped. I sighed and turned to Reena, I saw she is not better than me. “What if he kills us?? “ I can see fear written all over her face. “I don't think so, let's just wait and see what happens” She grumbled and leaned on the wall. I also closed my eyes to sleep, I'm really tired. I heard the loud sound of chain, I opened my eyes and saw a guard opened the dungeon “His Majesty said to release and escort you to the hall. I stood but my leg gave out and I fell back down. “Milady”Reena hurried towards me and helped me up. I stretched my leg a bit and followed the guard to the hall. I was surprised to see a lot of people. The ladies, Her highness, a few officials and Ministers. The guard forced me down. I broke out in cold sweat as my knee hit the floor. I groaned, and glared at the guard ‘Bastard’i cursed to
Chapter 18Courtney POV He took George's courtyard, I followed the guard to the study room, the guard left after we got to the door. I frowned and slowly moved to the door,the door knob was cold, I pushed it in and the door opened. I stepped in and saw Prince Edward sitting on the desk, he smiled when he saw me. I bowed and he nodded “Heard you were sick”He glanced at me clearly checking me out. “yes, but I'm fine now”“I see,you must know the competition continues”He added “I do, but Her highness gave me the permission to leave”“No one can leave without my order “I flinched when he suddenly yelled. I raised my eyes and saw he was furious, I creased my brow in confusion. “You can't leave “He declared“But Her highness… ““when I say you can't leave, then you can't moreover…. “He stopped talking while staring at me bewildered. I moved back a bit having a bad feeling, He came closer to me, and i stepped back but he didn't seem to mind. “Is that… is tha
Chapter 17Courtney POV I woke up more than an hour ago, but I was too lazy to stand up, I still couldn't believe George was gone. The dagger and pouch confirmed it but I found it unbelievable. “Milady, are you okay?? Please answer me”Reena was sobbing and it is hurting my ears and head I closed my eyes and sighed“I'm fine, I'm just sleepy”I replied and yawned “How can you be fine? His Majesty is gone”she wept for God knows how long, while I remained laying down, I was too tired to stand up. “Milady, you can't remain like this, you have to survive”Reena complained with worry laced in her voice. I have been on the bed for days now, I just can't seem to be able to get up. “I'm fine, just a bit sleepy”I replied “you have been sleeping for days, you are not alright Milady. I should get a physician”“Please Reena, I'm alright “ I pleaded and my voice came out weak. “But you are….. Hmm I should clean you up”I felt a warm towel on my arms, she has been cleaning me up
Chapter 16 Courtney POV I opened my eyes, and groaned, my head was pounding but I stood up leaning on the bed, I took a deep breath and remember why I collapsed in the first place. “Mi lady” Reena whom just entered, ran to my side to support me “Reena, His Majesty…. ““Her highness is back, the guard managed to bring her back alive”she flashed me a small smile,but I frowned “And His Majesty?” I asked with anticipation. “He will be back, I belive so”I broke into sobs. “What really happened?” I was curious, Reena hesitated but gave in when I kept staring at her. “Khaitan attacked on their way back, they betrayed His Majesty and repel their negotiations”she explained “His Majesty while trying to protect Her Highness in the process, and fell off a cliff when he tried to distract their attackers, the other guards took another way, by the time they came, it was late His Majesty already already fell but they managed to save Her Highness” I felt my heart squeeze and I