~Daciana~ I couldn’t seem to find my jaw on the floor after it dropped in shock and disbelief. I couldn’t understand one thing going on in front of me. “I… I am confused.” I muttered, shaking my head and hoping they would start explaining immediately. Mr Trump pulled a chair from the table next to us and placed it next to Anne’s chair. “How are you even here, Mr Trump?” I asked, narrowing my gaze at him. “King Edwin let me go. I guess he eventually realized that I wasn’t the one behind the released letters because the last one complicated me too.” He answered. “The emails?” “Yes. He believes I wouldn’t have complicated myself. So he let me go so I can mourn my son in peace.” “But that’s a lie because you actually know about this, don’t you?” “It was all Anne’s plan. I just wanted to keep everything lowkey until the big reveal.” “What is ‘the big reveal?’” “When we will appear at the palace and tell the whole truth about me still being alive,” Anne responded, and I raised m
~Daciana~“Anytime King Edwin and I met to make love, I used pills after. I didn’t want to make the mistake of having a child for someone I didn’t love. Afterwards, he got very busy and I was excited. There was time for me to be with Trump and even carry his child. “He was out so many days on Kingdom business, and one of those days was when I got pregnant with Randall.”“Why didn’t you tell either of them that they are siblings?? You made them rivals throughout their lives!” “I didn’t want them to hate each other, Daciana. I thought him chasing you would bring him closer to Randall, I never knew Randall was in love with you too. Jonathan was crazy about you, and I thought it was a good thing.” “Just so you know, Jonathan helped Riley kill his brother, okay?! You could have at least told…” “Who? Randall? He would have flared up. We couldn’t. We needed Edwin to believe that he was the butler’s son and that he had taken care of him.” Anne responded. “And you didn’t want to ruin your
~Daciana ~I stood up from the couch and moved away, unable to look at his face. “I’m sorry, Daci. I shouldn’t have done that.” He responded, sitting up. “No, it’s fine. I understand.” I gulped hard and nodded. “I just… I really miss you, Daci. I… I just don’t only miss you. I am still in love with you…”“Carl…” I butted in but he shook his head. “Let me say this, please.” He answered, and I nodded obediently. “When I held the globe and found out it wasn’t you, I was devastated, I was nowhere close to happy. I wanted it to be you so badly. But because my parents didn’t like that no name appeared when you held the globe, they felt it meant something was wrong with us being together, so they made me be with Trisha no matter what.“I was younger and wanted to do everything they asked even though it wasn’t what I wanted. But not anymore. I will go after what I want, and what I want is you.” He said firmly, and I breathed out loudly again. “Carl, I’m sorry but…” “I know you were in
Daciana~ ~Two weeks later~ I sat in front of my full-length mirror and let the maids do my makeup. The big day was here and I wasn’t the only one looking forward to it. King Edwin would seize the opportunity to talk to the people of the kingdom about the letters, and Anne also would execute their plans. And I?? Maybe after the ceremony, I would give Carl his answer. For the past two weeks, he has been checking up on me. We would talk on the phone for hours and sometimes even go out to eat. Though I’ve been thinking so hard about his proposal, I’m yet to know what to say to him. ‘Let’s see how the party goes.’ “Daciana.” My mother called as she walked into the room. “Yes,” “People are arriving already. Carl is also outside, waiting for you,” “We’ll be done soon,” I answered, and she nodded, moving closer to where I sat. “Are you sure about holding the globe?” I breathed out heavily and nodded. “I am sure, Mother. You’ve asked this question countless times
~Randall~Locking my eyes with hers after a long time felt so good, even though the gaze she had was a shocked one. I expected that to happen. “What is going on? How is this possible? He is dead.” The crowd murmured loudly, giving way for me like they had seen a ghost as I walked to the podium. The paparazzi increased their speed in taking more pictures of me, but I ignored all of them and kept my gaze on Daciana, who was on her knees, frozen in disbelief. “Randall.” King Edwin called, and I also ignored him. The only person I wanted to say something to was Daciana. She was the only one I felt I owed an explanation. Getting to the podium, I went on my knees in front of her, with our gaze still locked and for the first time since she laid her eyes on me, she blinked. Tears rolled down her eyes as I embraced her. “Is this… is this a dream?” She stuttered, with her arms still dangling weakly at her sides. “It’s not a dream. I’m here. Your baby is alive.” I uttered in a low tone and
~Daciana~ I raised my head from his chest and stared at those who struggled to lift King Edwin. I looked at Randall and he smiled at me softly. It was still like a dream. I never thought I’d ever hold him in my arms ever again. I kept touching, squeezing, and sniffing him to make sure it wasn’t all a dream. “Let’s leave here.” He uttered in a whisper and I looked at my mother, who was behind those that had carried King Edwin. “Won’t you go with them to the hospital?” I uttered softly, and he shook his head. “He has people around. He wouldn’t notice I’m not there. You, on the other hand…” he cupped my face. “I owe you an explanation, and I’ll do that as soon as I can. So, let’s get out of here.” He moved his hand from my back and held my hand. We walked down the podium and he wrapped his arm around my waist as we headed out of the hall. “Daci! Hey…” I heard Carl call from behind us, and that was when I remembered Carl was also in the hall with us. For a moment, I forgot everyth
~Randall ~I pulled her closer by the waist and covered her lips with mine, she melted into my arms and succumbed to whatever I wanted to do to her. I missed her so much, and I didn’t know how much until she kissed me. I can explain things to her after we make love. I continued kissing her, slowly driving my tongue into her mouth as we both lay on the bed. I broke the kiss and began to plant kisses down her neck, nibbling and softly sucking on her soft skin. All of a sudden, I heard her sniff and I raised my head to look at her, and I saw that she was crying.“Hey baby…” I muttered, moving up so I could look into her eyes. She placed her arm over her eyes and broke into more tears. “Why did you put me in such a situation? You could have just explained to me and I’ll do as you told me. You didn’t have to lie to me either.” She muttered in tears, hiding her face from me. “I am so sorry, Daciana, but when my mother took me from that hospital and saved me, she said it was best I stay
~Daciana~After making love, we both fell asleep in our arms. I opened my eyes and stared at his face as he slept. I felt so good, but there was an exception. ‘I need to see Anne.’ I slowly got out of bed, making sure to not wake Randall as I did. I put on my clothes and headed out of my room to look for Anne. I wasn’t sure if she was still in the palace, but I looked for her anyway. I asked some of the guards for her and they told me she was in the living room. Getting to the living room, I met her sitting on the couch, busy with her phone. “Anne,” I called, and she raised her head to look at me. “Daciana.” She called with a wide smile like she was happy to see me. I moved closer to where she was and sat on one of the couches. “You were with my son, weren’t you?” She asked, and I nodded. “I was. It feels so good to see and hold him again.” “Of course. It felt the same way when I could show myself to him again. It was the best feeling in the world.” She answered with a smile