She entered the room and froze immediately."What happened?" King Anderson asked, noticing her change of mood."Where is the person that was communicating with you?" She retorted."Person? Communication? I've been the only one since morning" King Anderson explained."Hell no! I'm sure that I heard some voices as I was about to enter. Am I hallucinating?" She asked, wondering what happened to the voices that she was hearing.She sat on the sofa that Adam was seated on before.She began using her nose to sniff the sofa."This smells like Adam. Was he here?" She questioned."Karina. I was the only one here. I just finished conversing with someone on the phone before you entered. The smell might be from lilly. She was the only person that had entered this room today" he tried to explain but Karina wasn't convinced.She stood up, trying to trace the scents and she had almost reached the curtain, where Adam and Rohan were hiding when the King yelled at her."What are you trying to do? Are y
King Anderson was inside his room, staring at some old pictures.Among the old pictures was a young woman and a little girl. The woman seemed to be the older version of Karina while the girl was the small Karina.Another picture of Adam and Karina playing inside the palace when they were young was also with him."You have started staring at these pictures again?" Lilly asked, as she brought a cup of tea for King Anderson."I can't seem to take my mind off it. I've been gathering some courage to tell her and explain things to her but I don't know why it's difficult. I think that she will not forgive me for what I did and I'm scared Adam will reap what I sow" King Anderson said.One could sense worries in his voice."My king, it's not too late. You can still tell her now and I'm sure that she is gonna forgive you, even if it takes time. I can see the bond between her and Prince Adam. I am scared that this might later bring separation to them in the future when You are no more. You need
"Adam" Karina was already getting scared but Adam held her hand and they aty went to the VIP section of the mall Not only clothes but shoes and other clothing accessories were all there.The lady started by checking out some of the latest gowns. Well, she was initially there to go shopping."Is this all what you get? Why not the VVIP section?" Adam asked."Hey! You don't need to embarrass yourself more. Let's stick to this side" The lady warned and continued with her shopping.Adam didn't pick anything for himself, he was searching for expensive things to buy for Karina.When they were too beautiful, he got confused. He said ; "hey! Park all this gown in this line"He called one of the attendants."What!" They all exclaimed, including Manager and Karina.The line that he pointed at has more than twelves different gowns."Move closer, babe," he said to Karina, who dragged her feet closer to him."I don't have money for this. You are going to put us into trouble" Karina whispered to hi
"Isn't that a black card?" She said with surprise noticeable from her voice.She walked closer to Adam but he immediately hid it."Let's talk outside" he uttered, pulling her by her hands while the attendant took the shopping bags to the car.With the help of the driver, the bags were neatly arranged."Adam, I asked you a question. Where did you get the card from and where did you get money to pay for the shopping? I know how much you are earning and moreso, you are yet to get your first pay. I'm going crazy please, explain" she requested and was already restless."Karina. The card isn't mine. There is a man that once worked for as a Gardner and he was somehow close to the Royal family. I still use to go to his house whenever he sends me there and as a matter of fact, he isn't currently in the country. He trusts me like he trusts his son and he gives me the card to be used whenever I need to get something to his house " he fabricated, lying smoothly."Really?" Karina inquired with lit
After noticing that she was already deep in sleeping, Adam tiptoed out of the room. His eyes were red as a result of the anger. If look could burn, everything he sighted would have turned into ashes.He met Rohan, waiting for him in the living room, sitting with his legs crossed.Rohan stood on his feets when he heard Adam's walking steps."How is she?" He asked."Currently in the dream land. I hope she will not wake up till I'm done cos she is scared of being alone" Adam answered."I still need to know what exactly happened and how it happened because the Driver took her home," Adam added."Two umbrellas that belong to the palace were seen inside the uncompleted building. I guessed she was worried about you drenched by rain and was trying to bring an umbrella to you. She might have noticed your wallet was left inside the car and was worried about you getting home safely " Rohan guessed."Silly girl. She doesn't know what she should be worried about " Adam scoffed and led the way.The
"Blood?" He repeated the same thing again, staring at his shirt with his brain thinking on what to say."I might have stained you when you rescued me. Thought it would have dried but I guess the weather is crazy" Karina added and Adam couldn't help but to rejoice inwardly cos at that moment, he had lost words and things might fall apart."Ain't you hungry? I made you some snacks since that's the only thing that I was able to make with the few ingredients at home" he asked, standing up to be on the way to the kitchen."I'm watching my weight. late night foods do give a big tummy and I'm trying to prevent that from happening at all cost" she replied and before Adam could say other things, her tummy made some grumpy sound, indicating that it needed to be fed."I think I should go and bring you the snacks, so that you can use pain relief drugs, '' Adam uttered as he embarked on the short journey to the kitchen."This is some minutes past one in the morning, " Karina mumbled.★★★The follo
It was D-Day! The day of judgment for the contestants. The past few weeks have been smooth with Adam and Karina's friendship going smoothly.Rohan and Nanny were in the living room, along with the remaining three contestants.They all knew that the hall for coronation, to welcome the Prince's wife along with the Prince's welcome party had been organized and all other things were all In order.The coronation party was to happen two days after the judgment day, according to King's Anderson wishes."Shall we start?" Rohan asked and the Ladies gave him the go ahead to start"Wait!" Nanny stopped him."Is there anyone of you that wants to say something regarding this contest Before the final judgment? Feel free to say it now. Karina? Faye? Elena? You guys should speak to you because in the next two days, One of you will become the Prince's wife and the future queen of this country" she added.The ladies went mute. They didn't know if they should speak or not.After a few minutes of silence
Aria was dragging her bags from her room, to the living room."I can't believe this!" Clara scoffed, still amazed by what her sister Aria was doing."It's left to you to believe or not. What I know is that I've been employed into the palace and was asked to resume today. Even, I've signed a contract deal which means nothing would make me leave my work for the first five years" Aria giggled at her sister.She felt excited that she had gotten her dream job, after leaving the hotel."What's the nature of your job? At least, we need to know. Also, are we allowed to pay you a visit at the palace? You know when I've been longing to enter the palace" her mother also asked."Mom, I'll ask more when I get there and give you the feedback. I just know that prince Adam will never give me some god-damn work to do. He is fully aware of my qualifications and the characteristics that I possess. Moreso, I spent three weeks at culinary school, learning to be the best version of myself. I bet that I'll
Five years laterAt an amusement park, Kids were playing, rejoicing and having fun."Aunty" , a little girl of three years called Kayla , arrived at the place."Oh my little pumpkin" Kayla rushed to meet her and bowed to her level."I have been looking for the but I was told that you went to your hospital" she said in her tiny tone "Yes, I had an emergency to attend to buy right now, I'm back to you. Let's have fun" Kayla uttered as she tickled the little girl while they both laughed.As they were walking hand in hand to another section of the park, the girl mistakenly collided with another girl of her age and she fell down."Oh no" Aria, the little girl rushed to carry the girl up, despite that she couldn't.Checking her body, she had a wound on her leg.Like a drama, princess Aria started crying"Are you okay? Please forgive me. I had no idea that you were going to fall down. I was only following my auntie without focusing on the road" she said, amidst her tears.Kayla was stunned.
Tears couldn't stop flowing as Aria and Nanny bodies were being buried under the ground.Ava and Clara felt like following her. Truly, life has not been unfair to them for the past few months but that doesn't mean that Aria should leave the world ultimately.Pastor Abel finished his sermon and the graves were cemented.Adam gave whoever wanted to witness the burial a chance to come there.They were all in black with Adam carrying Nanny's picture closer to his chest while Karina was the one carrying Aria's picture.They also made sure to bury them with expensive caskets.After the burial, They all left the cemetery and went back home.In the evening of the same day, the cry died down.Karina sent for Clara and Ava. They were no longer the disobedient type since they have lost Aria and moreso, They have been stopped from working since it was a grieving time for them.They entered the living room and bowed to greet her "Have your seat" she instructed.They glared at each other before fi
Nanny was rushed outside the hall , Drake was already waiting inside the driver seat. "Nanny, please hold it there. You will be fine, I promise" Adam Kept uttering as he carried the nanny to the back seat of the car. Drake started driving and zoomed off immediately. It was five minutes to get to the hospital when Nanny started coughing."Sorry nanny, just a few minutes more" Adam pledged and felt Nanny's Hand on his cheek."I'm proud to be called your nanny. I didn't have a chance to give birth to my own children but raising you and your sister is the best gift I've ever had. You made me feel the joy of a mother and I can't be more happier to die In your hands, knowing you are going to give me a befitting burial. I love you, Adam, "she said."It's okay, I've heard you. just keep quiet, we will soon arrive at the hospital '' Adam Assured and pecked her cheek.Nanny felt happy . She smiled then took her last breath..Her hands dropped from Adam's cheek and her eyes were closed."Are y
"Karina?" He screamed as his eyes were shooting daggers. He found it hard to believe that his lovely wife, aware of how much he loves kids, will terminate her pregnancy for her memory recovery.Fortunately for Karina, Sofia was the only person with her.They were both shocked and immediately rose on their feets."How dare you? How dare you terminate my pregnancy? Is there anything that you are not telling me? I asked this same question earlier after reading the letter that was left to you by Aria but you chose to keep mute. Why on earth would you flush out the baby without my knowledge?" He Shouted again"What?" Sofia also screamed.She was amazed and was heartbroken by what Karina did.Karina was embarrassed, she started glaring at the ground.She didn't know what to say because the glares on Adam were enough to deal with her. She became scared."Why would you do that?" Sofia asked.Karina tried to open her mouth to talk but none was coming. She was scared to the extent of now knowin
He kept walking faster , not bothered to answer his father that was calling him until he realized that he had no single penny on him.Visiting Sofia will eventually cost him transportation fare and he had none."Fuck!" He cursed as he paused walking.Eyes were on him but he didn't care. His white shirt was already dirty, likewise his trouser and his shoes."What the heck is wrong with you? Do you want to watch me die? Don't you know that you are going to give me a heart attack at this rate and I might end up dying" Francis shouted at him"I'm sorry father, thinking of going to Africa suddenly annoys me and I couldn't help but to get angry but do you have cash with you? I need to visit Sofia for the last time" Felix answered and requested."Have you gone nuts? Why would you want to pay her a visit? Ain't you ashamed of yourself? Do you think that she is going to spare you again! She is no longer the princess that you know. She became more powerful last night after getting married to Pr
Everywhere was deadly silent as Aria took her last breath. Fortunately, the party was already coming to the end when it happened, else it would have affected the whole ceremony.The moment she drank the drinks and when she took her last breath was not more than Two minutes, meaning if Karina had taken the drinks, then she would have also died instantly.Adam signaled to Rohan to carry her corpses to the hospital for autopsy, which was done almost immediately.Karina was sweating. Tears were flowing on her cheeks but she couldn't open her mouth to cry out."Did someone just die on her behalf? What would have happened to her if she took the drinks? Does Aria know about the poison? If at all she is aware about the poison, why didn't she take it away instead of drinking it? By doing that, it would have saved their lives and she would have believed whatever explanation that was made".Due to what happened, Adam has to make an announcement that the wedding party is over but a welcome party
Inside his room, staring at the neatly ironed suit. Andrew Kept smirking, thinking of a way to execute his next plan. "Sir, we have been waiting for your approval regarding the kidnapping of the groom. Should we go ahead with it?" A man entered and asked. "No, not again. I might think Rohan has my back but he might end up disappointing me. Thinking of it, I would like to kill two birds with one stone. I have got another back up plan which remains a secret for now. Rohan's loyalty will be tested, before I will be able to put my trust in him. Not only would I ruin Adam, I'll also use his wife to hunt Lucas then throw Sofia into forever agony. Let's wait and see" he replied, then chuckled. The man bowed slightly before he finally exited the room. "I'm the bride's uncle. She needs to get one of the best gifts from me, doesn't it?" He talked to himself then suddenly bursted into a devilish laughter. ★★★ At the court, very early that morning. Putting on normal house dress and without a
"Ain't you gonna say something? You have been quiet since prince Adam left here" Pearl voiced out after noticing the silence in the room after her husband had a dialogue with the prince."Will you leave the country for a while? Pending when I'll be able to sort out this problem?" Rohan asked.For the first time, he was a bit afraid. Why wouldn't he be afraid when he was concerned about the safety of his wife and unborn kid."Wait, are you telling me this cos Andrew threatened you, using me? Is that why you are scared? I knew you to be a courageous man, with your life attached to Prince Adam. Look at how far we have gone with his help but you are now thinking of betraying him for his uncle that didn't know of our existence till he needed your help! Don't forget that you told me how king Anderson picked you up from the slum, raised you and also provided a befitting education for you! If you are going to be an ingrate, then I'll be left with no other option than to divorce you, so that y
Waiting outside the house, walking to and fro with black eyelids and swollen face.She supposed to be sleeping at that time but couldn't take a wink of sleep since she sent Aria an an delegate errand She picked her phone, wanting to call but stopped on a second thought."What if the phone call gets her distracted? What if a passer-by heard the sound of her phone ringing?" She thought then stopped the intention of calling her Checking her time, it was some minutes to five In the morning and Adam would wake up anytime soon.What will happen to her if he finds out that the key to the secret room is missing? Won't it be an issue ?She yawned loudly but wouldn't dare to sleep After another few minutes, Aria rushed inside, painting heavily."My princess," she called in a faint voice."Come inside" Karina was glad to see her back and took her into her personal room, not the one she was sharing with Adam.She gave Aria a bottle of water, and she gulped them all at once."It wasn't easy but