Prince Aiken stood in the room, his heard tearing apart as he watched his mother crying over the death of Anya.
His father was there as well, unable to console her as he was also in a sober state. And his younger brother - Prince Xavier - and younger sister - Princess Hera - were also present in the room.
"Who could've done this to me?" The Queen wept bitterly.
"What have I done to deserve this cruelty from the world? Two daughter - two daughters have I lost within the blink of an eye. Do I really deserve this??"
"The Kingdom of Sambona should be held responsible for this" The King suddenly snapped. "I gave my daughter to them as a wife and this is what I get in return? Losing her to some unexplained poison? No! I'm never letting this issue go down the drain. Never".
"The fault isn't from the Sambona Kingdom, father" Prince Aiken replied.
"We all know who the enemy is already"
"But… why would Princess Carlotta want to kill Anya
Carlotta and Ginevra were both lying on a bed, staring up at the ceiling as they ate some apples while talking about Carlotta's horrible experience at the festival."So… you mean, you'd have been the one dead if Anya hadn't taken the drink in your place?" Ginevra asked, still finding the whole thing amusing.The entire story was nearly too hard to believe."Seriously, Ginevra. I'm still in shock. I mean, that drink was for me. Yet, take a look at what happened. Honestly, I felt so terrible for her. She was such a nice person". Carlotta stated bleakly, reminiscing on how nice Princess Anya had really been."I'm actually thinking… one of Lorenzo's enemies is behind this, you know? Else, why would anyone try to kill you? This is the first time an attempt is being made on your life, right?" Ginevra asked."That's correct. But in the first place, why would anyone want to kill me? I might be married to Lorenzo, but it doesn't mean I'm
"No matter what, it shouldn't come to this! He shouldn't think of this!"King Gabrielle paced around angrily. Thinking Lord Lorenzo could even attempt such a thing is so alarming to him already.They were having some communal disputes that needed one to bow, and Lorenzo decided to act tricky by using Carlotta as a bait against him. How dare he??The members of the cabinet were all staring keenly, each wondering what the King's decision could possibly be."Your Highness" one of the members suddenly called after a while, his Head bowed but his beady eyes stealing glances at the King who was still pacing around."Signing this petition will be of great defeat to us. It'd only signify weakness, not to mention the disadvantages that would come along with it"."But the Princess' life is at stake as well" someone else said."We all know what's in the letter. Lord Lorenzo has threatened to kill her and we all know he's never a man to blu
"My Lord" he bowed."Sorry for disturbing, but Princess Carlotta is getting impatient already. She's requesting to see you and threatens to put up a fight if her request is not granted".Lorenzo was quiet for a while, giving a thought to what the guard had said. Well, he had known this would happen, trying to limit her from leaving the house - he'd known she'd grow suspicious and angry.He exhaled lightly, unveiled the second plate of his meal and turned to the guard."I'll be there" he stated in his deep baritone tone and the guard bowed with gratitude."Thank you, My Lord" he said and left.*"I don't think it was a good idea being so rude to the guard, Carlotta" Ginevra said in the room."To me, I think you should've just stated your request humbly. I mean, what if Lord Lorenzo gets mad at you for being rude to the guard? What if he…?""Will you just keep it shut Ginevra?" Carlotta snapped. "I did nothing
As Lorenzo stepped out of Carlotta's room, he felt cold waves blowing all around him.His hands were still resting at his back and getting to where the guards were, right in front of her door, he stopped walking.The guards stood at alert, thinking he actually wanted to pass an order to them or something. But after standing for such a long time, all he did was walk away - without uttering a word.*Ginevra had been standing and watching from a distance and as soon as she saw Lorenzo leave the room, her heart couldn't help but panic. What could've happened in there?! He wasn't looking good at all.She saw him walking away and without any hesitation, ran towards the room immediately. Luckily, the guards let her pass and getting to the room, she found Carlotta sitting on the bed, looking so dumb with traces of tears on her face."Hey!" She called in a whisper, scuttling towards her."Are you alright? What the hell happened? Did he&hellip
The two ladies were in deep shock as soon as the guard delivered the message and left.Whaaat?? Her restriction has been lifted already?? So soon? What happened??Carlotta turned to look at Ginevra who was already staring at her."Hey; what do you think happened? Do you think your father has given into his demands?" Ginevra asked curiously."Of course, not" Carlotta answered sharply."I know my father, Ginevra. That man doesn't care about me one bit. He's never going to make even the tiniest sacrifice for me. Never". She huffed and stood up to go face the window."So… do you think Lord Lorenzo had a change of heard on his own?" Ginevra asked as she stood up as well and went closer to her."Do you think… your words somehow… made him have a change of heart?""I don't know. Is that even possible? Does someone like Lorenzo still have a heart that can be changed?" Carlotta asked, crossing her hands below her che
Carlotta blinked rapidly as soon as Lord Lorenzo walked away.He didn't see anything, did he?She turned back to look at Diego."I really need to go now"."Of course. Goodnight"And she scurried off.Returning to her room, she thought about Lorenzo. Why was he having such a cold look on when he saw them?And recalling the look on his face, it made her suddenly have some double thoughts about giving the flowers to him. No; no matter what, she really needed to give the flowers to him.She got to the room and found Ginevra with the ash - just like she'd asked for."What took you so long, huh? Ginevra asked."Anyway, I hope this should be enough?""Yes. Thank you" Carlotta collected the ash from her and walked over to the table to set to work.And as she did, Ginevra noticed the slight change in her mood.*King Gabrielle was sitting comfortably in his room, re-reading the letter sent
Her lips went shut when she saw Lorenzo coming out of the room.Oh…She took her bottom lips into her mouth immediately, suddenly running out of words. Where was he off to, huh? She needed him to be in the room to make it easier for her. She was still trying to prepare herself.Her eyes danced around him as he walked towards her direction, taking his usual gentle steps - gentleness that can be deceptive.He had his sheath in his left arm and wore a black cloth which made Carlotta think he was going to the field to practice - as usual. Does he think of anything else aside war??She continued staring glumly at him until he'd gotten to where she was. Lorenzo was of course, surprised seeing her there, but being the kind of man he was, he wasn't ready to ask any questions and just decide it was best to walk away.Carlotta's heart gave a mighty leap when she saw him walking away. Hold on; whaaat???She turned around immediately
Ginevra watched the expression on Carlotta's face as she returned to the room, looking like a…"Hey"' she tapped her arm, but Carlotta said nothing as she just walked passed her and went ahead to sit on the bed, placing her hand on her jaw.Hmph - Ginevra hummed and went closer to her."Hey pumpkin what the hell happened out there? Were you able to give the flowers to him?" She asked and Carlotta simply replied with a nod."And what happened? Did he collect them?" She asked and Carlotta replied with another nod.Oh…"So, what's the problem? Why are you looking this way?" Ginevra scoffed, finding the whole thing bemusing and Carlotta released her hand from her jaw."He collected the flowers, but he was grumpy about it" she said with a pout."Grumpy? How?" Jaden asked."Although, he thanked me, but he had the guts to issue a warning, telling me he is going to kill me himself if I ever mock him with his past"
It was really fun and entertaining at the orange festival with a lot of activities on and Lord Lorenzo to watch for princess Carlotta.Should it be from the masquerade dance or the warriors entertaining the community citizen with sword fight as it was not a bloody one but the one to display martial arts with people cheering from different angles of the square.What about the housewives and concubines dances?It was a gracious moment to watch as Princess Carlotta watched and cheered them up along with other viewers even though she was also a housewife."That's so unfair of the housewives not contacting you for the dances. You should also participate, you know." Ginevra shouted to Princess Carlotta over the sounds of drums for her to hear."Do you think they'll have the gut to meet Lord Lorenzo's wife, huh?" Princess Carlotta asked, shouting with a smile."No one even have the gut to enter the mansion." Ginevra laughed with her eyes focused on the women on the
"Lord Lorenzo?!" Princess Emilia gasped."What is it about Lord Lorenzo, huh? Do I have any business to do with him?" She stated trying to cover her expressions."I discovered you did not want this marriage so I want to give you to someone you want, princess." He said.Huh. Princess Emilia gasped again.'How does he know that?'"And how do you intend to do that, huh?" Princess Emilia wanted to say that out but kept herself shut and just watched."It's just an exchange, only on one condition," he continued."You'll get me Princess Carlotta and then you'll have a chance to get Lorenzo.""Tch. How dare you call Lord Lorenzo by just his name, huh?" She wanted to shout at him. At least, there should be some respect for him.Everybody does fear him, even Kings refer to him as Lord."And you think he'll give me a chance, huh?""Well, let's see. You're one beautiful princess and can get any man at their knees. A little seduction won't harm anyone,
Lord Lorenzo was on his way from the court to his chamber when he remembered Amel."Liam" he called to Liam who was walking behind him."My Lord""Go check on Amel and get me the physician. If she's awake, come with her too.""Yes, my Lord" Liam walked to his front, bowed his head and left for Amel's house.*The physician helped Amel tidied up and dressed her up."You should take your medicine, now. It will ease your pains down there." Madame Gwen stated as she looked down at Amel's leg while Amel only watched her as she mixed some herbs powder together."Yes, ma'am""Amel…" the woman called and looked at Amel intently."You will not fail me on this, right? I'm doing this because of how worthy you are to me.""I will not fail you, Madame." Amel smiled in assurance and just then a knock came on the door."Let me get the door. That should be from Lord Lorenzo." She opened the door and Liam's head popped in."Oh my, my guess is right
Princess Emilia was at the exit of Gianna's chamber and about to leave for the garden she was to meet Carlotta when she saw Ginevra and Diego. They path they were taking was the way to Lord Lorenzo's quarters.Ginevra was looking more worried.Huh. Could Carlotta be in Lorenzo's Chamber?Or is she being punished? What could make Ginevra be so worried?"Hey" she called but Ginevra was too hasty to even notice Princess Emilia as Diego also hurried after her.Hmm. She shrugged and walked away. *Carlotta paraphrased thought the letter and couldn't believe her mother. She checked her mother's name again and again as she couldn't believe her mother could write all these. She thought her mother wasn't in the support of her getting married to Lorenzo but here she's stating for her to behave like a wife.Who told her she doesn't behave like a wife?But did I really ever behaved like a wife? - she thought and chuckled at herself."You're wasting my ti
Jayden's POV *I finally left Kayden's house and drove back home thinking about what he said.But the question is, where do I start from?I don't even know where she lives and so I don't even know where to start the search from?After driving for somewhat minutes, I finally drove into our compound and parked neatly at the parking lot before alighting as I made my way straight to the entrance door and soon I was already in the living room."Hey mom, dad." I simply stated as I walked pass them. I'm really tired of their never ending nagging and so I think I'll just go to my room and get some good deep slumber."Arnaldo is back, son." Mum announced with a valid excitement in her voice.Yeah, Arnaldo is mum's elder brother's son. He's my cousin and he's just like a son to my parents.I and Arnaldo grew up together and always share everything thing together.We have an inseparable bond and we were always together that people actually thought we w
Jayden's POV *After driving for what seemed like forever, I finally got to Kayden's mansion and driving into the very large and spacious compound, I parked my car neatly at the parking lot and alighted before heading to the entrance door.Stopping at the entrance door, I pressed the doorbell as I stood, waiting patiently for him to come open the door for me.And in a few seconds, the door opened, revealing my crazy buddy with a smile plastered on his face."Yo man!" He exclaimed as he dragged me inside.For goodness sake, can't this dude ever be responsible, huh?He's always playing every time like he's still a kid."Hey stop that man, you ain't a baby anymore, okay?" I huffed as I yanked his hand away and rolled my eyes before stepping into his beautiful living room, well furnished with different beautiful furnitures, and portraits of him hanging almost every part of the living room."It's been a while man, I was just happy to see you, so stop
Jayden's POV*After so much pressure from both mom and dad, I had to order my security man to open the entrance gate for the jobless reporters.And after lots of questions from the press which I did answer with accurate sense to avoid future embarrassments and other things, the press were about to go but my mum ruined everything.She ruined it all that I was left wituh no choice because there is no way I can try to tell them the truth and they'll believe me.Not with what mum said. Not that.I'm so screwed.I mean, how would you want me to deal with these whole thing?Just how!?When mum already told the press that the girl is my girlfriend whom I've been hiding for months.I'm so damn frustrated right now and I don't know what to do.Everything is happening so fast and just like a nightmare.This is as worst as jumping from frying pan to fire.For heaven's sake, I tried dodging and getting away from some sh*ts but no, it's only f
Donald's pov "Close your eyes!" She yelled at me. I wanted to scoff but I thought against it and obeyed her begrudgingly by closing my eyes. I felt her body moved and after some seconds, I couldn't feel her close to me again. I squinted my left eye opened and when I was sure she wasn't close to me again, I fully opened my both eyes. She was still on her towel and she was beside her closet but she had a shirt on already. "Why did you have to barge into my room? What if I was in my nudity?" She scoffed. Seriously, is this Sophia talking? Sophia that would always walk into my room even without knocking and she wouldn't even care if you I was naked or something. Humph! Seems my teachings are really helping. "I did knock, okay? But you didn't answer the door and so, I decided to come in – who knows, you might have been in danger." I defended myself. "Yeah, whatever." She sighed and took out a trouser from her close
Emily's POV *My heart kept thumping heavily against my ribcage as I stared down at my ringing phone.It's Arnaldo calling.He has probably hear the news. Should I even call if rumors?Gosh!!More tears came pouring out of my eyes as I hugged myself tightly.I can't possibly pick the call now, right?My hand can't even seem to pick the phone. The call dropped later.I mean, what will I possibly tell him if I pick the call?How will I explain this to him? I feel so ashamed of myself.I'm really gonna make that Jayden suffer for it.After some minutes of living in my miserable life and crying session I don't think there's a solution for it, I finally wiped my tears and dragged my body up the couch before walking sluggishly to my room.I got to my room and threw my body on the bed, and began my crying session again.I'm so tired of this sh*tty life of curses, while reminiscing on what happened.I know it's not my fault but st