CAMILA'S POVI looked up to see a man around Adrian's age standing a few steps away from me with a lady in his arms. She looked sassy and her bikini was even more revealing than the bikinis I normally see, her sarong was transparent and one could see right through it."Good day to you," I said gently as I lifted Isabella in my arms as she tried to show me something on her tab. "He is the king of Seat of Wealth. Daddy doesn't like him much." She said and I tried to keep my expression the same way. "I expected it to be someone more beautiful, more attractive than Eliza but I guess King Adrian's taste dropped drastically these past few years he is without a woman." She said, looking at me with a disgusted look on her face. "At least I've got a better shape and man than you even in decent clothes," I replied and she looked furious like she was going to hit me but I felt an arm around my waist. "You should teach Evelyn some manners, Kingsley. My wife isn't someone who lets insults slip
ADRIAN'S POVI don't know what was wrong with me or what Camila was doing to my mind and my body. I have been feeling the same way I felt towards Claire, Isabella's mother. I don't know if it was time for me to move on but this lady right in front of me just made it so easy for me to love again.But is this attraction I'm feeling towards her love? She stared at me as I admired her and hurriedly looked away with a hue of pink rising on her cheeks. "Thanks." She said before she continued to eat. After eating, we walked down the beach as the ocean water calmly washed our feet. "Camila, have you ever had a boyfriend?" I asked her and she stopped before looking up at me, but I kept a straight look. "No. I can't remember." She replied and I looked at her in confusion."What do you mean by you can't remember?" I asked her and she let out a sigh. "Four years ago, I just woke up with no memory of who I am or who I was. Although my best friend and mother tried so hard to remind me of my pas
ADRIAN'S POV"It's rare for you to fall for a woman no matter what the woman does. It's a win-win for her. Your daughter loves her, now you are starting to develop feelings for her." Drake said as he nudged me gently. "She is not like every other woman out there.""There is something about her that is just so familiar. She feels just like Claire." I said to Drake as I gulped the entire glass of drink."Or it is just the feeling of loving someone familiar. Love feels the same way, Adrian. One can just be deeper than the other." Drake replied and I knew he might be right. Or maybe I was just hallucinating and thinking of Claire a lot has gotten into my head, and that's why I'm feeling like this. "You have to let go of Claire, Adrian. Your daughter is ready too. Seeing how happy she is, you won't want her to leave your daughter in a few years. Imagine how heartbroken Isabella would be. Or how it would feel if you are already deeply in love with her or she is in love with you but you hav
CAMILA'S POVI didn't say a word as I heard him fall asleep behind me. I couldn't believe that was the way he felt about me. I didn't know the exact reason I was angry when I saw another woman with him. Could it be I was also falling in love with him so soon? Or is he only acting like this because he wants my body and not me for who I am? A sigh escaped my lips as I tried to look at him, already asleep. I don't know why I am feeling this sense of familiarity when looking at him. Or is this how love feels like? I can't remember what it was like falling in love with anyone and this seems new to me. New to my body, soul, and spirit. A sigh escaped my lips as I stared at him, not knowing what to do. I didn't know when I fell asleep and I woke up the following morning with the ray of sunshine hitting my face.Yawning lazily, I pushed myself up in bed, looking around with a low groan. The opening of the door caught my attention and Adrian walked in with a tray of some of my favourite foo
CAMILA'S POVA groan escaped his lips as he pulled himself up from my body. My chest raised up and down as my whole body felt warm due to the pleasure. The way he touched me, I felt loved and I wanted more of him… What is wrong with you Camila? How can I want a man I just signed a contract marriage with less than two weeks ago if he wasn't manipulating me? I sat up and watched as he slowly walked up the beach, looking worried as he spoke to the caller. I wondered who it might be that is making him this worried. I sat there looking at the water touching my feet before he came over and sat next to me. "I'm sorry. It was some royal issues." He said, leaning in to remove the strands of hair away from my face. I moved away slightly from his touch and he looked hurt. "We're in a contract marriage and I don't want things to get complicated. This is just too early." I stood up and walked away, not looking back to what he might think. It was true that all these feelings we were acting on
CAMILA'S POV Adrian and I walked towards the large outdoor pool and I was surprised to see almost everyone there, the ladies on one side talking to each other and the men on another playing games. "King Rossi." One of the queens rushed over to us and hugged Adrian tight. He gently patted her back as she separated from him and she looked up at me with a small smile. "I'm so sorry, Queen Rossi. I just got carried away. I haven't seen him in months." "It's fine." I smiled at her gently while looking up at Adrian. "You can just call me Camila." "I'm Janet. I used to be a noble in Seat of Rossi before I got married to my husband, the King of Seat of Havilland." She introduced herself, pushing the strands of her hair to the back of her ear. "Your husband and my brother were very close so I used to hang out with them." "That's nice." "Why don't you come to socialize with us? It's the morning to socialize." She said, pulling me away from Adrian. "Don't worry, your hubby will be just rig
CAMILA'S POVWe walked out of the booth a few minutes later and I couldn't even tell how hard I was blushing due to being flustered by Adrian. "Oh, my goodness. What on earth did you do to your queen, King Rossi?" Naomi asked as she looked at the count bar and it was 99%. I was shocked myself and he looked down with pride as he pulled me closer to himself with smiles on his face.I could feel the butterflies in my stomach run wild as I remembered the way he teased me with clothes on. I could feel my need for him rising but I kept my cool since I saw the look on Evelyn's face. It was priceless. I'm sure she wasn't expecting we would go past the 50%. "Are you sure the booth isn't broken?" Evelyn asked and Naomi shook her head negatively. Evelyn scoffed before turning to Kingsley who wrapped one of his arms around her waist. "Looks like my queen isn't satisfied with this part of the game," Kingsley said and before Naomi could speak up, I cut in. "She is only dissatisfied because her
CAMILA'S POVI woke up the following morning in an empty bed. Adrian and I had a nice night and although we didn't take it very far, we ended up cuddling to sleep. I pushed myself up from the bed, looking around with a yawn. I prepared for the morning and walked down to the large kitchen where I found every Seats queen laughing and preparing breakfast. "Good morning." I greeted and most of them greeted me warmly while others ignored or replied coldly. "So, we are all preparing breakfast for our kings. They all have very important things to take care of that seem to be a general issue in the Seats." Janet said to me as she helped me bring out the utensils I would be using to cook. I wondered what exactly was wrong and was curious to know. "Do you know what happened?" I asked her and she shook her head negatively. "I mostly don't do anything that has to do with politics with my king. I just take care of the palace and I have people dealing with other stuff." She replied and I wonder
Dear Beloved Readers,If you're reading this, it means you've stuck with me through every twist, turn and terribly crafted joke that I've dared to type and send your way. For that, I owe you a universe of thanks or at the very least, a coffee if we ever meet anywhere beyond our various screens.Saying goodbye is never easy, especially when you've spent so much time in a world that exists somewhere between reality and the imagination. We've been through a lot together, haven't we? We've faced through the plans of Eliza (metaphorically, more like we are watching it while we read 😂.), dived deep into the deep end of human emotions and emerged on the other side with our hearts strangely full, if not a bit bruised. 🙏.. 🥺
Claire was laying on the bed, in Adrina's arms after the whole day of going through everything Rossi had left for Isabella and the male child he wishes Claire to have, they decided to go to bed to avoid stressing her so much.As Claire laid there, she felt a sharp pain from her sleep and suddenly groaned out in pain. She quickly opened her eyes and she instantly knew it was time for her baby to come. “Adrian.” She called him, tapping him gently and he sprang up. “It's time.” She said and he immediately lifted her in his arms, calling out to the maids outside. “Get her bags and everything. Place it in the car and ask Quinn to drive it over to the hospital.” Adrian commanded and the maid nodded, hurriedly doing as she was asked. Adrian drove her to the hospital at full speed as she groaned in pain. He couldn't bear to see her in pain and he wondered if this was the same pain she went through when she was about to give birth to Isabella and he wasn't there from the start. “It's okay ba
“Finally, everything seems fresh and refreshing.” Claire stretched as she touched her already swollen belly, obvious she would be due anytime soon. Adrian came up behind her, handing her a plate of fruit which she had requested for. “Here you go babe.” He said, kissing her cheeks gently. “Thank you.” She replied, wrapping her arms around his neck even though her stomach tried to get in the way. “You look even more beautiful day after day. I'm envious.” He pouted and she laughed as he carried her in her arms. She was amazed by her strength to carry her even though she was nine months pregnant already and it was difficult for her to lift herself up.“The more beautiful I become, the more handsome and strong you become, I'm so jealous.” She pouted and he placed her on the chair, kissing her pouted lips. “No need to be envious. It's all yours, baby.” He said, flexing his muscles and she could help but giggle at him cuteness. “So do you think we'll be having a baby boy or another Isabe
"I think we are done here." I watched the man in suit seated at the other end of the table voiced out before he stood up.He stacked up a few papers on the table before placing them into a black briefcase.The meeting had been concluded finally and shortly after, Eliza was apprehended by the security men close by.Soon, we exited the meeting room, Claire and I standing close to each other as the weight of the recent events hung heavy in the air. Eliza's cries echoed down the corridor as the security men dragged her away while everyone watch with utmost disgust."Let me go!!" She protested, while struggling as hard as she could to break free from their hold. "This is not how you treat a pregnant lady, this is not how you should treat me."Her protests fell on deaf ears as she soon started claiming to be pregnant, but after all the deception and betrayal, it was hard to trust anything that came out of her mouth.I turned to my side, urging Claire to leave but it was then my attention w
The elders who were four most trusted people that Rossi had placed on that seat of power before dying sat there with the officials looking at them in shock. None of them has ever met them so it was a surprise to see them here. After waiting for almost thirty minutes, Adrian walked into the meeting hall with Claire and Isabella next to him. They all bowed and greeted him including the elders and he bowed back in respect. They all sat there and the officials whispered to each other wondering whatbwas going on and why the elders were there. Most of them feared for all they did wrong because Adrian was no longer predictable and he could get any of them out of their position with just a snap of his fingers while the elders were seated. “It is a great honor to have you back with us, Queen Claire. We didn't know you're the same as Camila. Our actions towards her was just to save your legacy and making sure not just anyone can sit on your throne.” The head of the officials laughed nervousl
My heart was beating very fast as I stood in the middle of the room, Eliza was standing at the entrance with a gun in her hand, she had it pointed in my face, any fucking move from me could end my life. "So you are alive, you just didn't know how to die" Eliza yelled at me, she still had the same look of anger and wore years back even now. She just hated me for no reason, from the first day she met me and even more that my face has changed, she still hates me "Eliza please drop the gun and let's talk" I pleaded and she threw her head back and laughed. "I should drop the gun and allow us have a conversation? it's not going to happen sunshine, not in a million years so just forget about it" She yelled I flinched and then tried to stop my legs from shaking, I didn't want to die yet, I had just found out that I am pregnant again, I now have the chance to love my daughter for who she is, and I have my rightful place in the kingdom as Adrian's queen. I don't want to die now, I have for
Claire's POVEveryone sat in front of us whispering and looking around like they didn't understand what was going on which they didn't. I couldn't believe Adrian called a huge amount of people just telling them to Camila turned out to be Claire. Who would even believe that story because I definitely would not believe it. I just watched as everyone looked at me in utter curiosity before the whole hall settled down in silence. “I want to thank everyone for taking their time to be here live to watch me make my announcement. I know you're all confused by who is this sitting on my queen's throne.” Adrian said and the whole hall became quiet. Everyone looked at me and I just stared into a distance waiting for Adrian to explain everything to them. As he did everyone gasped and oohed as they looked back at me. They couldn't believe their eyes. Most of them knew me from when I was queen and all I did for the seat and how much King Rossi loved me as his daughter-in-law and couldn't believe
Claire's POVAll Adrian told me about us meeting again was nothing I understood at all but I felt bad missing an important part for my daughter's life. I don't even remember how I got pregnant again for my husband. “Why did I forget memories of things that happened while I was Camila?” I asked Adrian, not knowing why everything in my life was becoming confusing for even me to understand. “The doctor doesn't understand either but you should be able to remember in a few weeks or days even,” Adrian said with a smile on his face, planting a kiss on my cheeks. A smile appeared on my lips as I felt butterflies fluttering in my tummy. I can't remember the last time I was kissed by him while I was being me. He led me down the stairs where Candice was standing with Drake next to her, a bright smile on her face. “You look so much like Claire with your black hair,” Candice said, stretching out her hands to touch my hair and I slapped it away with a joking frown. “Of course I'm Claire. I don
Tension filled the air as I stared straight at Claire, who in return, stared right back at me.My heart raced with so many mixed feelings as we both stood there, opposite each other."Adrian." Her words finally broke the silence, her voice still sounding like music to my ears. "Is that you, Adrian?""Claire!" I said silently, with a heavy heart. "It's me," I responded as I walked closer to her.I placed my hand on her face, feeling the warmth on my skin as I stared at her face."I've missed you." She responded, reciprocating by brushing her cheek over my palm."It's you, isn't it?" "Yeah, it is me." Though I could see her standing before me, I couldn't believe that it was the Claire I knew.Everything felt so unreal being close to her as her memories had returned.I watch as Claire fidgets with the hem of her shirt, her eyes searching mine for answers she can't quite articulate."I still can't believe it's you." I finally spoke up, my voice soft yet laced with a hint of disbelief. "