Carlotta and Ginevra were both lying on the bed, their legs and arms sprawled apart as they talked and talked about a lot of thing. But shortly, their blissful moment was intrrupted by a knock on the door.
"Oh!! Who's that?" Carlotta half yelled as she sat up on the bed, feeling disturbed.
The door went open afterwards and a guard walked in - Liam.
Liam's brows arched in surprise when he found the strange lady in the room.
"Hey! Who're you and what're you doing there?" He inquired, placing his hand on his sword.
"Will you take your hands off that?? She's my friend!" Carlotta snapped and he relaxed.
"Hold on; so you were really gonna use that on me?" Ginevra scoffed. "You must be a joke".
Liam wanted to react, but considering they were ladies, he just restricted himself and went straight to the reason he was there.
"Sorry to disturb you, princess. But it's time for the marriage rites" he said respectfully and Carlott
Master Lorenzo was silent for a long while and Liam was beginning to wonder if he had asked a wrong question.Something in his guts wanted him to say *yes* so Liam would get the lady, but recalling how easily irritated he could be by a new contact, he changed his mind.So, without saying a word, he walked away into the bathroom and Liam took that as a *no*.*Next_Morning*Carlotta yawned and stretched on the bed and her hand ended up hitting Ginevra on the face."Ouch! What's wrong with you, Carlotta??" Ginevra shrieked as she pushed her hand away and sat up."Oh... Sorry doll" Carlotta said yawningly and also sat up."Hmmmmm. What a bright morning"."Yeah. A bright morning for the newest bride! Anyway, I need to get ready to leave now. I'll be...""Huh? What're you talking about?" Carlotta turned to her immediately and asked."What do you mean leave? Leaving to where?"
"Emilia??" Gianna called in surprise as she walked closer to her."Hey, honey. Finally, you returned!" Princess Emilia squealed happily as she dropped the brush she was holding. "I've been waiting for so long for you"."Hold on, what're you doing here? I mean...how did you get here?" Gianna scoffed."Urgh? Can't I pay a visit to my friend anymore?" Emilia rolled her eyes and Gianna strolled to the table."Anyway, welcome". She mumbled as she arranged the books on the table."So, how have you been, Gianna? How's Lord Lorenzo?" Emilia asked and Gianna shut her a suspicious stare."Since when did you start asking after Lord Lorenzo, Gianna? Anyway, he's in his chambers - incase you want to see him" Emilia replied sarcastically."Oh!! Seriously Gianna. I'd really love it if you could take me to his room"."Whaat?? Have you gone nuts?? I hardly know Lorenzo and I'm not even sure we've ever spoken to each other. So, how do you expect
"Where's your bet?" The fat man asked immediately and that was when it dawned on Carlotta that she was actually coinless.Oh,damn? Why didn't she think about this???She looked at Ginevra who was staring at her with an *I told you* look.Then, she turned back to the man."Um.... Let's just go on with the game first. I'm sure I'll win" she said and the man looked at her like she had actually gone mad."So, you want me to stake my money while you stake nothing? Are you stupid?" He chuckled."Hey, you have to trust me, okay? I'll...""And what if you lose?" One of the watchers asked and she gave a thought to it.Can she actually lose?"Well, if I lose, feel free to beat me up" she shrugged.Then, the fat man smirked and leaned closer."If I lose, you'll spend the night with me?" He leered at her, smiling in a way that his ugly dentitions were revealed and Carlotta almost felt like punch
Lorenzo turned immediately, hearing the scream and his eyes glinted when he saw Carlotta.She crawled down from the window immediately, falling to the floor and almost hurting her leg due to the speed she used."Carlotta!" Ginevra shrieked.She had been surprised at the way she screamed.Immediately, Carlotta ran to the nearest bush and threw up."Carlotta?!" Ginevra called in surprise.What the hell is wrong with her??Her hand was on her chest as she emptied everything in her mouth and by the time she stood up straight, she was panting heavily."Oh my God...Oh my God..." She gibbered, Ginevra holding her so she doesn't fall."Hey! Carlotta, talk to me. What's wrong?""We need to go. We...We need to..." .she held Ginevra's hand and they ran off immediately.*In the room,Carlotta sat on the bed while Ginevra handed her the glass of water."Thank you" she muttered and gulpe
Carlotta had almost gotten choked with the meal she was eating as soon as the words got to her.Whaaat??She quickly gulped down some water before looking at the guard. Even Ginevra was looking panicked."He...He wants me in his room?" She stuttered, her eyes going wide in shock. "Why?""Um... I don't really know, princess. I suggest you just come with me". He replied.Carlotta glanced at Ginevra, but Ginevra wasn't giving any encouraging look to her."Tell him I'm busy" she said. "or... I'm sleeping. Or you could tell him I'm not around"."That isn't an option, princess. Lord Lorenzo is never the type to accept excuses. So, I'd suggest we just save each other's time, and you come with me right away" he said.Carlotta was looking really worried. Why was he calling for her, huh? Could it be possible he wanted to punish her for what happened a while ago? Was it really a big offence to climb up the window."Prin
The next morning.*Carlotta sat in front of the mirror as Ginevra helped her pack her hair."But Carlotta, are you sure about this? I hope we don't get caught?" Ginevra asked as she passed the band through her hair, giving it a perfect style."Of course, not Ginevra. And even if we do get caught, what we're doing isn't wrong. So, I don't get why we should be punished. We're just going out to catch some fun" Carlotta rolled her eyes and stood up since Ginevra was done with the hair."Hold on, I think we'll be needing a bag for today" She rushed to her closet and pulled out one of her favorite bags."Here - you should hold it" she gave it to Ginevra who collected it and hung it around her neck.And off - they left the room.*They walked into the tanvern and was a bit surprised of how full it was - compared to the previous day. Oh! Maybe more people decided to drink this morning since it was cold.It was nois
Carlotta returned to the mansion with Ginevra, feeling so happy and fulfilled.They'd made so much money from the tanvern and it was just like a dream come true for Carlotta."God! Ginevra, this is so much money and a real business!" Carlotta said with ecstasy as she poured out the coins from the bag."You know, I really need to save up so that,as soon as Lorenzo divorces me, I'll have enough money to take care of myself, just incase father decides to throw me out of the palace"."Oh, Carlotta! You'll never cease to amaze me!" Ginevra rolled her eyes and sat next to her. "I can't believe you're still thinking about a divorce"."Of course, Ginevra! Lorenzo isn't my dream husband - not at all. He isn't the kind of person I'd planned on getting married to. Besides, I don't even want to be married now - not yet" she pouted."Fine. By the way, I'm so hungry! Please, get me something to eat" Ginevra grumbled with her hand on her tummy.
Princess Emilia walked out of the palace, far away until and she was able to spot them.She held the tip of her bulky dress and marched towards them, counting her steps carefully and she exhaled deeply when she was finally standing in front of them - her maid, the strange woman and the strange guy."Good evening, princess" the woman greeted immediately and the young boy did same."Is he the one?" Emilia asked, dancing her eyes around the young cute looking boy."Yes, Princess. His name is Aldo" the maid replied."And are you sure he's really good at it? You know what we're up against". Emilia said."He's very good, princess. He was highly recommended. He's a Master at it" replied the maid with so much confidence.Her confidence made Emilia feel a little relieved."Hmm" she took her eyes around them."And you'll be the one to act as his mother, right?"She asked, referring to the older woman."Yes, Princess. E
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