ADRIAN'S POV"Your majesty, you can't marry that lady." The prime minister said as i sat comfortably on my chair. I looked at him with a raised eye brow."And why can I not marry the woman I love?" I asked him and he looked around to see everyone at the table supporting him with a slight nod. "We can't have a commoner be our queen Your Majesty. It is in the rules of the kingdom…""Then we can just change the rules. Do not forget I am the king. I make the rules and change the rules to fit the benefit of the kingdom and I know Camila is the best queen we can have in this kingdom." I replied. "You can't do this, Adrian. My daughter will benefit your kingdom and the bond between our two kingdoms. Seat of Rossi and Seat of Trace will benefit a lot from each other if this marriage between you and Eliza goes on." King Trace tried to explain to me and I knew well they all just wanted to manipulate my seat of power for his selfish reasons best known to him."Maybe she can be of very good use
ADRIAN'S POVThe preparation of the wedding and coronation was going by very fast and everyone in the palace seemed to be so busy with one thing or the other. I barely saw Camila and Isabella because they were always busy choosing decorations or fitting the wedding dress. I watched as Isabella was glad because I would be getting married to Camila but it made my heart ache knowing it was all fake and an act so I wouldn't get married to Eliza. I still couldn't get her mother out of my heart and just saying her name alone still brought a great ache to my heart. "Your majesty, you have a guest," Drake said, making me turn to look back at the door. "Who is it?" I asked and just then, Xander, my younger brother walked in with his hands perfectly tucked in his pockets. "Ohh, it's him.""Oh come on brother. Do not act like you're not excited to see me." Xander, my younger brother walked over to me, throwing his arm over my shoulders. "I heard my big bro is finally moving on and getting mar
CAMILA'S POV I sat in front of the mirror, looking at the complete makeover I had been given. I never knew I could ever be transformed this way. My hair was beautifully decorated with golds, silvers, and diamonds and I looked like a character straight out of a fantasy novel. Only that this is real. I heard the door close. I turned to see Isabella rush in with her pad in her hands. She wasn't looking and just scribbled away. "Isabella, watch out," I said, just before she tripped over the table and she fell, her pad falling off with its screen smashing into pieces. I rushed over to her, helping her to her feet as tears started to well up in her eyes. She walked over to the smashed pad and the tears rolled down her cheeks. "What's wrong baby? Will Daddy scold you for breaking the pad?" She nodded gently and I wiped the tears rolling down her cheeks. "I will talk to him, okay? He won't scold you. And you have to promise me, no writing while walking." She nodded before pulling me in
ADRIAN'S POVThe sound of everything around us faded as my lips touched hers. Sparks went through my body l, feeling her lips on mine and I couldn't explain the feeling I was getting. As I slowly pulled away, her breath was heavy and she stared at me with an expression I couldn't read. I took her hand before turning to face everyone. I still didn't understand the feeling because I had only felt that way when Isabella's mother kissed me.We both sat on our thrones and Isabella ran over to her to sit on her lap and she happily let her. As others twirled and danced on the dance floor, she was focused on Isabella who I noticed didn't have her writing pad with her. "Where is your pad?" I asked Isabella and she immediately hugged Camila."She might have mistakenly smashed it when it slipped from her hands," Camila said, and I knew immediately that Isabella was walking and writing at the same time. "You won't scold her okay? I have warned her against it." "So you're trying to take her side
CAMILA'S POVEliza looked at me with disbelief in her eyes and I didn't care one bit. "How dare you speak to me that way? You are nothing but a commoner…""Who is the maid who let you in here in the first place." I heard Adrian's voice and I turned, along with Eliza to see him get out of bed. He walked over to me and kissed my cheek gently.I knew it was just to spite Eliza but I felt a tingling feeling in my stomach and I wondered what was wrong with me. "Adrian, Camila hit me. Is this the kind of woman you want to be by your side as your queen? She has no manners…" "Enough, Eliza. If you value your stay here, never cross paths with my wife again. If you cause any more issues, I won't hesitate to throw you and your father out of my kingdom." Adrian warned and she looked all embarrassed as she stormed out of the room. "Good riddance." I rolled my eyes and he chuckled before letting go of my waist. "You should prepare for the day, my queen. We are going on our honeymoon trip today."
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
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. "