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Chapter Thirty Eight
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2024-10-29 19:42:56The next day
"Did you hear the news?". A girl asked her friend from behind Joni as she put in the code to open her locker. "The King and Queen were attacked last night by unknown armed men. My father told us that he was injured."
Joni's books dropped with a thud on the floor causing the girls to look over at her.
"Don't tell me you were eavesdropping?". The first girl sneered.
Joni turned to look at her. "What did you say happened to the King?".
"And why is that any of your business?". The second girl asked.
"What did you say happened to the King?". Joni repeated tersely.
"He was attacked and he was injured." The first girl replied. "Has curiosity killed your cat now?". She didn't wait for a response as she faced her friend. "I bet that's why none of the Sebastianis are in school today."
"I'll skip school myself fo
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"Where's Jared?". Andrei asked."I sent him to pick Joni up from school." Leon said. "Do you need him?"."Not really." Andrei shook his head. "He's been my shadow since last night. I was just wondering where he could have gone. So... Joni is coming here?"."Yeah. She heard about what happened last night and she asked if it'll be okay for her to come by and pay you a visit.""Of course she is welcome." Andrei smiled. "She's welcome here anytime."Ina groaned from where she sat causing them to look over at her."What?". Leon asked."None of your business." She snapped then faced her father. "Don't let her come into the house dad. I didn't want mom to worry so I didn't tell her but I was sick for a few days the last time she was here.""You don't say." Leon drawled. "Good for you." He glared at his sister. "If she wants
Till I Met You Chapter Forty
"Welcome to my humble abode." Leon gestured around the room as they walked in."Wow." Joni muttered looking around the room. It wasn't humble in anyway at all. Instead she was sure it looked like a five star hotel room. "You call this humble?". She snorted.The room was three times larger than than all the rooms in her house. The bed was a sprawling King sized bed and in front of it was an ottoman the size of a huge chest and a sofa was right in front of it. On the wall facing the bed was a huge flat screen TV with a mini glass shelf containing books and on top of the shelf were picture frames.To the left were two floor to ceiling windows and glass doors leading to what she guessed was his balcony. In another corner was a glass reading table and a black leather swivel chair. She saw a door which was open and guessed it to be his bathroom and closet space since she didn't see a wardrobe anywhere.
Till I Met You Chapter Forty One
"I do not have anything to say father." Jax said."Don't you?". Andrei arched a brow. "Why did you go into your brother's room in the first place?".Jax shrugged. "I wanted his headphones.""Why?". Leon spoke up this time. "Last time I checked, you had two.""I gave one away." He said. "The other one got spoilt.""Okay. So... Why didn't you just take it and leave?". Leon inquired. "Did she insult you?"."No.""Why did you decide to do that then? Just because you could?". Leon asked."Obviously. Haven't you met someone that their presence alone nauseates you?". Jax questioned. "That's what her presence does to me.""Well... I feel the same way right now." Leon told him. "You're going to do one thing for me right now and then it's over.""What?"."I don't gi
Till I Met You Chapter Forty Two
Over the next few days, Leon did everything possible to get Joni to like him and be sure of it. It was like pulling teeth trying to be affectionate with her because he didn't want her to have a panic attack like the last time so he mostly kept his hands to himself except on the very rare occasion where she'd suddenly grab his hand and squeeze it tight while watching a horror movie but then she'd get herself together, clear her throat and pretend that everything was fine."Your birthday is in two months." Leon reminded her as they both walked into the school building. "What do you want for your birthday?"."My birthday?"."Yes. Your 18th.""I don't know. I've never celebrated it." She shrugged."Seriously?". He was gobsmacked. "Are you pulling my legs Joni?"."What will I gain from doing so?". She asked. "I've never celebrated my birthday and... quite frankly,
Till I Met You Chapter Forty Three
"Excuse me?". Jax bristled. "Who the hell do you think you are?"."The same applies to you dickhead." Leon said. "I know it was you.""Me what?"."You planted that snake in Joni's locker. You called mom and told her the snake bit me." Leon said. "You tampered with the security cameras."Jax folded his arms and leaned his hip against the pool table. "You don't have any proof.""I don't need any. I humiliated you in front of Joni and you retaliated like the child you are." Leon stated. "What did you gain now from doing so?".Jax pushed away from the table and stalked over to him. "It was a mistake. That snake was meant for you but since I couldn't hurt you because of dad, I wanted to hurt her instead.""You're a bastard you know that Jax?". Leon bit out."We're twins so we're both bastards." Jax smirked sardonical
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Anna and Jared both rushed into the hospital and headed straight to the elevator but they didn't have to wait for it as it descended, the doors opened and some people walked out of it, greeted Anna and they got on the elevator."Everything will be fine Your Majesty." Jared assured her as she kept wiping her tears."You don't understand. Andrei will be so mad at me." She sniffled. "No one has called him right?"."I don't think so." Jared shook his head."Let me be the one to do it." Anna said.The doors pinged open and they rushed out, hurried to the nurses station and they were quickly told which room he was so they went down the hall, found the room and Anna went in."Hey mom." Andres went to hug her and the two girls did the same."I called dad mom." Ina informed her."What? Why did you do that?".
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A few days laterSurprisingly, Andrei didn't come running home as Anna had expected but what surprised her more was that he never called to ask about Leon's health or about anything in general and she began to fear the worst.Leon was discharged from the hospital but he also refused to come home when he learnt that Jax had finally returned home so he told Jared to take him to Joni's house instead ignoring Anna's protest."I love you very much mom which is why I have to do this so you don't end up losing two kids in one day." Leon told her and got out of the car."But..." She began then sighed and nodded. One thing she'd learned was never to try to change Leon's mind when it was already made up. She'd only give herself unwanted migraines. "Let's go Jar
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Three weeks later Leon Ashes to ashes Dust to dust I'm listening to every other word the priest is saying as he stands in front of Joni's coffin at the cemetery. I finally accepted her wish the next day after she told me to let her go and the ventilator machine was turned off. A little boy of about ten needed a kidney transplant and Joni's kidney matched his so I gave them the go ahead to do the transplant but that was it. She didn't want anyone to have her heart and no one got it. The preparations for her funeral were made and here we are three weeks later... finally putting her to rest. I rise to my feet and move to the front when the priest calls on me to give my speech. I don't have a speech to eulogize her but a song so I sing that thanking her for her love and when I am done, there isn't a dry eye at the cemetery. The priest gives his final speech, prays for her to find a resting place and it's over. I am standing by her coffin staring down at it when I suddenly look up
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LeonI feel something pull at my hair. Like someone trying to pick a strand of my hair from my head and without thinking too much about it, I swat at the hand over my head but then I hear someone giggling - a familiar giggle and I lift my head sharply.I'm hoping it's her but there's nothing. She doesn't move and my shoulders slump. It's just been twenty four hours and kinda too early for a miracle but I hope one will happen soon."Why do you look so downcast Your Highness?". Joni asks me.I look around the room in shock until I see her sitting on the sofa with a strawberry smoothie in one hand and sandwich in the other."Am I dreaming?". I croak out."Maybe." She laughs.I look her over and see that she's dressed in a white and red polka dot gown with white wedges to match. Her hair is packed up in a loose bun and she's wearing the diamond earrings I gave her for Christmas."You look beautiful." I say."Too bad it's not 14th yet." She pouts. "I wanted to go to that dance.""You can.
Till I Met You Chapter Eighty Six
LeonI have just pulled on my jeans when I hear Liese's frantic voice calling my name as I stand in my closet still thinking of a shirt to wear but I abandon that thought and rush out to meet her."Leon." She breathes running over to me. Tears are running down her cheeks so fast, it's like a dam opened up in her tear ducts."What's wrong?". I ask her."I... Collins... Joni..." She stutters."Joni? What happened to her?". I demand."Accident... It was bad." She says. "She's been taken to the hospital."I run back to my closet, grab any shirt and shrug it on then my car keys are in my hand the next instant and I hurry out of my room not bothering about my shoes.I breeze past grandma who is shocked to see running barefoot but before she can call my attention, I am already halfway down the steps."Leon! Where are you rushing to without your shoes?". Mom calls as I pass her as well just as she comes out of the living room."Hospital!". I call over my shoulder."What!". I register her shoc
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LeonIt's new year, also mom and dad's birthdays and I might have made an unconscious resolution to be a good boy this year. No getting into fights with my brother or anyone else but that didn't stop me from being the devil and just to taunt my brother, invited his flavor of the month; Gabriella Sysavane.The girl didn't want to come but I'd convinced her not to be scared and I might have created a scene in her head where my brother would end the day with two girls who were not her in his bed because I know he's capable of doing it and she'd said yes."Why are you smiling?". Joni asks me."He's coming." I say."Who?". She looks over her shoulder to see Jax marching towards us with a murderous glare. "What crawled up his ass?"."Gabriella." I chuckle."Did you invite her?!". Joni gasps looking shocked. "What happened to being a good boy this year and all that?".I shrug not saying anything as Jax gets to us. I grin at him and give him a side hug."Happy new year bro." I say."What are
Till I Met You Chapter Eighty Three
Joni It's new year's eve in Mercia but it feels like it's already new year. Everywhere has been decorated in preparation for the King and Queen's birthday party tomorrow and the whole Kingdom's been invited to celebrate with them. We arrived in Mercia yesterday morning and while it was good to be back home, I couldn't wait to see the world again but preferably only with Leon next time. It's a nice day to go for a walk and I do exactly that even though I really don't have a destination. I wave at people and greet some I like on my way until I get to the Catholic Church and stop outside the gate. I've never been to church once. I didn't feel the need to do so before but now I feel like it's about time I let go of all the pain and heartache and possibly the hatred I feel for my dad and stepmom. I walk into the premises of the church then up the short steps leading into the church before I change my mind. There are several other people sitting on pews and praying while some are kneel
Till I Met You Chapter Eighty Two
Leon I still can't believe what Andres had told us yesterday before we boarded the jet. My own self-absorbed twin brother going behind our backs to date a non royal while openly telling me not to date one. The motherfucker. He should be glad I didn't find out about this while I was still in Mercia or else I'd have given him the beating of his life. Gabriella Sysavane. I don't think I know her though but Collins would. I look around the beach in search of my best friend but can't find him or my sister anywhere which makes me frown wondering where they'd gone to. The beach isn't crowded today thankfully so I have no problem looking for them. We arrived in America very early this morning and my grandma's driver Ron came to pick us up at the airport and drove us to her penthouse. We all woke up feeling well rested and after a quick lunch, we came to the beach. Joni and Andres are playing volleyball with Raymond and some other kids and Collins was with them just a little while ago. I
Till I Met You Chapter Eighty One
Liese I jerk awake all of a sudden from a dream which turns out to be a bad idea because the action makes me feel dizzy and my head feels like ten elephants are sitting on it. I groan and clutch the sides of my head wondering how the hell I got back to my hotel room last night. We'd partied hard celebrating Joni's birthday for a week but we all decided to get drunk yesterday. I just don't remember the details after or how I'm in the hotel room right now. I turn my head to look at the alarm clock and see that it's ten am in the morning and I sigh. We're leaving France today but not going back to Nigeria because Leon has another surprise in mind for Joni. I think I'd be very jealous of Joni for snagging a thoughtful and wonderful boyfriend like Leon if he wasn't related to me. My older brother loves with all his heart, body, mind and soul and Joni is damn lucky to be the recipient of his affections. Unlike he who shall not be named. Y'all know who I'm talking about so no need to
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GabriellaScrewed.I wish I had another word to qualify how screwed I am but no words come to mind. I stare at the stick in my hand again for the millionth time hoping that the pink line which looks like a cross that I'm seeing isn't actually true.I can't be pregnant.I bite my bottom lip to keep it from trembling as tears gather in my eyes but I don't want to jump to conclusions just yet because these things aren't accurate. I just got it to find out why I've been feeling so tired and dizzy lately.My mom must not find out though or I'm dead. She'll strangle me with her bare hands, squeeze me like cloth and spread my skin out to dry.I'd disappointed her and myself by getting pregnant. I should have learned from her experience not to fall into a situation like this but no! One crooked smile flashed my way and I'm putty in his hands.You can't blame me though. Any girl in my position would want to be recognized by someone like him in a crowd. He was after all every girl's dream guy a
