MONARCHY - CHAPTER 29&30

“I’m going to talk to my husband,get out!” Queen Charlotte yelled angrily.

Lily blinked and turned to the king,he ignored her eyes and said nothing.

Lily picked up her right leg heel that removed as the king dropped her,then stormed out angrily.

King Zayne sighed and slides his hands into his pocket before facing Charlotte,her glare still intact.

“Spill it out Charlotte” He said in a cool voice.

“Your majesty……”

King Zayne raised his brows.

“My King,you were carrying her in your arms” Queen Charlotte said.

“She was falling,you don’t expect me to stay here without doing nothing.” he replied.

“That aside,I still don’t get what you two have been talking about for more than four hours,and I was inside alone. We planned to spend the day together but it’s all in the mud now” Charlotte said.

“You need to be more patient Charlotte,you can’t just shout at anyone like that,she’s a royalty too. I just kept quiet because she has to respect you no matter what,but don’t do that next time” King Zayne said.

“It’s not as if I can control my anger,I don’t like the way she was in your arms” Queen Charlotte said,her voice barely audible.

“It’s fine” The king said.

She moved forward.

“Can I hug you?”

He stared at her and gently moved closer to her then draw her to himself in a soft hug.

Charlotte closed her eyes and inhaled his sweet scent,he smells like citrus,so invigorating and refreshing almost enough to make her sleep off in that position.

She just held him close to herself,not ready to let him go.

“Charlotte” She heard the king call after about three minutes and she didn’t make any sign of movement.

Charlotte opened her eyes and moved back.

“I’m sorry” She muttered.

“You had lunch yet?” The king asked.

“No I haven’t” Queen Charlotte responded.

“Let’s do that together then” He said and she smiled.

They both walked out of the study room.

*

QUEEN LIRIEN’S SUITE*

“Your highness” A guard bowed as he entered.

The queen turned and faced him.

“What about my son?” She asked.

“I couldn’t meet him your highness…..”

“What are you talking about? What about the food?” She snapped.

“I’m sorry your highness but all the guards there have been ordered not to let anyone in,I tried the strategy you told me to use but they didn’t fall for it either. They are loyal guards of the king yoir highness” He said.

“He’s going to regret this” Queen Lirien muttered.

The guard said nothing.

“Where is Vynessa?” The queen asked.

“The queen should be at the small garden as usual your highness”

Immediately,Queen Lirien walked out of the suite,her guards and maids immediately followed her.

Everyone exchanging glances and wondering where she’s off to,,even more crazier when she began to approach queen Vynessa’s suite.

Getting to the garen,as predicted,Queen Vynessa was right there under the shield. Sitting on the back flat chair,the maids holding fans and fanning her carefully,some massaging her feet.

“Your highness” The maids greeted and queen Vynessa opened her eyes to see an angry looking Lirien.

“I need to talk to you” She said.

Queen Vynessa glanced at the maids with her,they all bowed and walked away.

The ones with queen Lirien left as well,leaving just the two queens.

“You can have you seat” Queen Vynessa said.

“And you think I’m here to sit down?” Queen Lirien snapped angrily.

“Oh…you must be here to fight” Queen Charlotte said.

“Obviously,your children took their rudeness after you” Queen Lirien said.

Queen Vynessa smiled and said nothing.

“You’re the king’s mother,the title that you wanted so badly after all. But I’m sure you can still call him to order,why would he starve my son for fifteen days?! He’s the first son of this royal family,no matter who the king is,he is still the right heir and you know that,your son have no right to treat him like trash!” Queen Lirien snapped.

“I hope you can put more respect next time when speaking of the king” Queen Vynessa said.

“What?”

“And besides,I’m sure we were there together that day,he wasn’t ready to listen to anyone,the king’s judgment is final,who am I to go against it? You should have tried your best to teach the prince about the punishment of stealing from the company, queen mother,I’m glad my children took their rudeness after me,at least they don’t steal,and if they do I won’t try to cover up for them,but they will never do it” Queen Vynessa said.

“Are you saying I knew he took money and covered up for him?” Queen Lirien asked.

“I didn’t say that,it was just an illustration” Queen Vynessa said.

“You’re so rude…..”

“I will advise you to visit the king himself,coming to me won’t solve anything” Queen Vynessa said.

Queen Lirien glared and walked away.

*

NATALIE & CAROLINA’S PLACE*

“You seriously don’t mean it,that dude said he would think about what?” Caro asked with shock written all over her face.

“About becoming my friend” Samara replied with a fake laugh.

“That’s insane,his standard is more higher than I thought” Natalie said and laughed with Carolina.

“That’s all you can say? What silly standard? How could he reject me like that?” Samara snapped.

“Point of correction princess,he didn’t reject you,he said he would think about it,so you have to wait for his answer” Caro said.

“Me? Wait for his answer? Count me out” Samara hissed.

“But I can actually bet that you’re waiting” Natalie winked.

“You might just go blind soon,don’t wink at me ?îtçh” Samara snapped and they laughed.

Samara rolled her eyes and faced her phone.

“Okay okay enough of Daniel,let’s eat. And Samara is really sleeping over tonight right?” Natalie asked.

“Yeah I got a nightie and my outfits for tomorrow” Samara replied.

“We are eating what?” She asked.

“I was going to ask you,just mention anything princess” Carolina said.

“How do you expect me to know? I just eat wh@??ver the maids prepare at palace,I don’t know the names” Samara replied and her friends laughed out.

“What’s funny?” She frowned.

“Nothing,I’m not surprised but I don’t know why I’m laughing right now” Natalie said.

“Don’t bother about cooking,let’s just go eat at the restaurant,recommend a good one,bills on me” Samara said.

“Of course!!!!” They screamed.

“But before that,do you have any cereals here? I’m starving,and we definitely can’t eat dinner by this time” Samara got up and left for the kitchen.

She got to the kitchen and brought out her phone,she checked her messages and sighed out.

“He seriously didn’t send anything?” She muttered.

‘Girl you don’t have his contact and he doesn’t have yours’ her subconscious mind whispered to her and she batted her lashes in confusion.

“Am I going crazy?” She chuckled.

“Get back to normal Samara” She said to herself and dropped her phone.

She found where the cereals and milk are,prepared for herself and left the kitchen afterward.

*

ERICA’S HOUSE*

Suzy was sitting down on the bed,watching Erica on her phone doing nothing than staring at Zayne’s pictures with her.

Those are the time he was just a prince and a normal person,those good times he never rejects her calls and requests,but now things are totally different,more worse than she ever imagined.

“Are you just going to stay here and keep acting like a widow? That ?îtçh stole your man from you and that’s it,Zayne belongs to you. She just came from nowhere and was crowned as queen? How sure are we that the king actually choose her and not you?” Suzy asked.

Erica turned and looked at her.

“But,the king himself met with her before he died,I mean she was already living at the palace before he died so if the king didn’t choose her,wouldn’t that be a problem?” She asked.

“Well who knows?” Suzy rolled her eyes.

Erica sighed out.

“I’m just tired,I don’t know what to do anymore. And I h@?? the fact that Zayne is making things worse,like he doesn’t even care anymore,how true is that?” She asked.

“Who knows? Maybe he’s just pretending because of the ?îtçh he calls his queen. How about you try going close when he’s not with his queen? Let’s see if he would be able to resist you” Suzy said.

Erica bit her lip and thought for a while.

“Remember Samara doesn’t like her?” Suzy asked.

“That’s right…but only Samara won’t help things,I need to think about something else” Erica muttered.

“Come here” Suzy said and Erica went to join her on the bed.

Suzy whispered something into her ear and then they exchanged glances.

“We need to get more people on your side remember?” Suzy asked and Erica nodded with a smile.

*

8PM, GOLDEN PALACE*

Queen Charlotte was on her way to the king’s chamber,after they ate lunch together,she had to leave to do some school work,her assignments is due tomorrow and must be submitted,she almost forgot tho.

“Your highness,I don’t think his majesty is back yet” Lydia said and Charlotte paused a little.

“Back from where?” She asked.

“His majesty left the palace about thirty minutes ago my lady” Amaya said.

“Thirty minutes ago?” Queen Charlotte blinked with a surprise look on her face.

“What’s the time now?” She asked.

“Its eight now” They answered.

Charlotte said nothing,but then she caught a glimpse of Lionel walking along with some other guards.

They got closer and greeted her.

“I heard the king is not in the palace” Queen Charlotte faced Lionel.

“Yes your highness,he went out” Lionel replied.

“To where?” Charlotte asked curiously.

“I’m sorry your highness,but his majesty didn’t give me any order to disclose where he went to” Lionel replied.

Queen Charlotte nodded.

“I understand,thank you” She muttered.

Lionel and other guards bowed and walked away.

Just as Charlotte was about leaving as well,two maids came to her.

“Your highness,the old queen want you to join her in the dinning room” They said.

“Oh…mother?” Charlotte smiled.

“Yes your highness”

Queen Charlotte followed and they walked quietly to the direction of the dinning hall.

Getting there,the rest of the maids stopped at the back and Charlotte walked to the table,but soon the smile on her face vanished when she saw Erica there already eating with the queen.

Erica looked up and their eyes met.

“Mother” Charlotte called.

“Oh,Charlotte,have a seat” Queen Vynessa smiled.

Charlotte sat down somewhere else since Erica was sitting close to the queen.

“I heard his majesty went out so I was thinking you might be bored eating alone” Queen Vynessa said.

“Thank you mother” Queen Charlotte smiled.

The maids dished out her own meal as well.

“I’m so happy to see you today Erica” Queen Vynessa said.

“Thank you mother,I felt bad the last time I came here and couldn’t see you. I will be coming over frequently now mother if you want” Erica said.

“Why not,you used to come here before the coronation,I was thinking you just want to keep your distance,you are free to come here anytime” Queen Vynessa said and Erica smiled.

Charlotte scoffed inwardly as she stared at Erica.

*

A CLUBHOUSE,VIP PRIVATE LOUNGE*

The Royal Rebels were all there together chilling,it’s like the first time they are just together by themselves without other crowds ever since Zayne became the king.

Rocky and Grey were throwing some arrows into the dartboard,Chase and Zayne sitting together,each holding their smokes in their hands.

Starr excused himself and went to the restroom just like one minute ago.

“Dude I thought you were joking when you said you want to hang out with us” Rocky said after stopping what he was doing.

“I was missing you guys too much than I can take,it’s f-__-king boring in the palace,I’m just trying my best to remain composed but I’m losing it already” Zayne said and puffed out the smoke into the air.

“You don’t even know how much we miss you too,especially Starr,he always talk about you” Grey said.

“I know,but there’s nothing I can do. I’m always busy doing what I never saw myself doing in ten years,like,I’m just doomed” Zayne muttered and they all laughed.

“But at least you’re doing well,and you have a beautiful queen” Chase winked.

“Indeed” Zayne scoffed.

“So tell us,you finally had segz with her?” Rocky grinned and Zayne cleared his throat.

“You’re not allowed to know about the king’s love affair” He said in a deep voice.

“Guy I thought you said for now we shouldn’t see you as the king but as our best friend” Rocky said.

“That’s too extreme” Zayne snapped.

“I can’t talk about my queen like that” He added.

“Whoaaaa!!!!!” The boys chorused and clapped.

Starr returned and met them clapping.

“What happened?” He asked.

“Someone’s respecting his queen” Chase laughed.

“I’m happy if that’s true” Starr said.

“Oh come on,it’s just something I think it’s normal. I’ve never seen father talking about the two queens,even if they fight” Zayne muttered and the guys smiled.

“Do you see yourself getting another queen aside Charlotte?” Grey asked.

Zayne kept quiet.

“That silence means alot” Starr laughed.

“No…I’m just thinking of the reason why father had my mom even after the first queen. She was his first love but she wasn’t from a royal family,,it was father who broke the necessity of a prince must to get married to a princess” Zayne explained.

“So,if that rule was still there,,Erica might be the best option for you” Rocky said.

“Yeah,I actually thought father would choose Erica no matter what tho” Zayne muttered.

There was silence.

“Charlotte is prettier” Starr suddenly spoke up.

“That’s right” Rocky agreed.

“I don’t think so tho” Chase chuckled.

“I don’t think so either,Erica is hot dude,but she’s full of herself,that’s the red flag” Grey said.

“Maybe” Rocky laughed.

“Let’s stop talking about that and just do what we came here for” Starr said.

“I wish I don’t have to go to the palace tonight” Zayne groaned.

“Do you need a girl?” Rocky winked.

“Stop it” Starr glared at him.

“I wish I can do that” Zayne pouted.

“I won’t let you do that,,cheating is bad” Starr said.

All the boys laughed.

“Gosh,Starr is one funny type” Zayne said.

“Funny? Are you going to cheat? Don’t listen to them” Starr said.

“Of course I won’t” Zayne chuckled.

“He’s the king,he doesn’t have to cheat. He can just have a mistress” Grey said.

“Guys,stop it. I really don’t want to,,it’s not as if I have time for f-__-king these days” Zayne scoffed.

“What?!!!!!!!!!” They gasped.

“You mean it? Almighty Zayne don’t have time to f-__-k?!”

They laughed out.

“I didn’t come here to listen to you guys making jest of me” Zayne muttered and poured some wine for himself.

*

MUSE RESTAURANT*

Carolina,Samara and Natalie were all taken to an empty table space where they sat down,waiting for a waiter or waitress to come take their orders.

Natalie and Caro started taking some pictures and videos While Samara just sat there focus on her phone.

About two minutes later,a waiter walked up to them and the girls looked up,all surprised to see Daniel.

“Boy! You work here too?” Caro and Natalie exclaimed.

“Yeah” Daniel replied bluntly and shared the menu for them.

“Please go through it and tell me what you want” He said,making sure to avoid Samara’s eyes even though she was looking at him.

Carol and Natalie immediately told him what they want and he faced Samara.

“What about you?” Daniel asked.

“Give me what is delicious and okay” She muttered.

“You won’t reject anything I bring for you,coz I don’t want to listen to the manager’s rant” Daniel said.

Caro and Natalie blinked and looked at Samara,normally she would have flair up and insulted the person.

“I wouldn’t mind,just bring anything” Samara said calmly and Daniel walked away.

“Someone tap me please,is this Samara?” Caro asked.

“No I don’t think so,where’s my Samara?”

They started crying dramatically.

“You both are embarrassing me” Samara whispered.

“Sorry princess” They muttered.

Daniel and another waitress returned with their meals.

“Here” Daniel dropped Samara’s own and she looked at him.

“Thanks” She said.

Daniel nodded.

“You need to help me on that table too,I’m totally tired” The waitress with Daniel pouted and held his arm against her own.

Samara frowned.

“You can rest,I will do it” Daniel told her.

“No,let’s do it together” She smiled.

Samara suddenly coughed.

“I need water” She said.

“Get her water,I will attend to that table” Daniel told her.

“No,I want you to get me water” Samara snapped.

The waitress raised her brows and then looked at Daniel whose eyes were already on Samara.

“Can’t you do that?” Samara asked him.

“Princess,not here. I have things to do” Daniel said in a low voice.

“I want water,I’m a customer too” Samara glared.

Daniel sighed and faced the girl.

“Go on,I will meet you” He said.

“Don’t take too long” She said before walking away.

Samara rolled her eyes.

“Princess……”

“My name is Samara,quit calling me princess” Samara snapped at Daniel.

“That’s new,you always want the respect” Daniel scoffed.

“How many bottle of water do you need?” He asked.

“One is enough,but before that can you show me to the restroom?” Samara asked.

Caro and Natalie exchanged glances.

“A girl will do that….” Daniel tried saying.

“I want you” Samara cut in.

“Follow me” Daniel mumbled and Samara stood up.

She followed Daniel and soon they approached the ladies restroom.

“That way” Daniel pointed.

Samara grabbed his hand and he looked at her.

“You said you would think about my offer” She said.

“Not now,I’m working. Do you want me to lose my job?” Daniel asked.

“I don’t care” Samara snapped.

“Fine,let’s be friends. Can I go now?”

“Why are you in such a hurry? Are you dating that girl? The waitress”

“No I’m not,can I leave now?”

Samara said nothing.

“Go into the restroom ,what are you waiting for,I have things to do” Daniel said frustratingly.

“I’m not using the restroom” Samara told him.

Daniel sighed.

“Let’s go back then”

Samara hugged him and Daniel was shocked.

“Hey,are you sick or something?” He asked.

‘Shut up,I’m not sick” Samara snapped.

Daniel broke the hug.

“I have to leave” He said and without waiting,he walked away.

Samara groaned and roughed her hair.

“What am I even doing?” She asked herself.

*

10PM, GOLDEN PALACE*

Charlotte was inside the king’s chamber when he arrived.

He was surprised to see her waiting up for him inside the bedroom.

“My King” Charlotte got down from the bed.

“You’re here” King Zayne said,getting rid of his shirt first.

“I was worried,I didn’t call because I thought you might be too busy to answer my calls. Where were you?” Queen Charlotte questioned and he looked at her.

“You don’t have to wait for me next time….”

“Next time? Should there be a next time? My king,you can’t keep on making me worried….”

“You don’t have to worry about me,I’m not a baby,I need some time out of this palace sometimes,don’t you think?” The king snapped.

“You are saying you need some time away from me?” Charlotte asked and the king looked at her.

“I’m in the palace too,that’s what you’re trying to say” She said.

King Zayne said nothing and took off his shirt completely.

“I’m sleeping alone tonight,goodnight Charlotte” He muttered and left the bedroom.

Charlotte took her lip in.

The only thing in her mind right now is Erica,that ?îtçh definitely has a plan,because why is she suddenly acting so nicely? And asking if she’s allowed to come to the palace anytime she wants?

She sighed and didn’t even know she waited so long until the king entered again,he had his bath and now in the sleep clothes.

“Still here?” He asked.

“Erica was here” Charlotte said.

“Erica? Why?”

“She had dinner with mother” She replied.

“Then?” King Zayne raised his brows.

“She’s acting weird” Charlotte muttered.

“It’s not their first time,just let them be” Zayne said.

‘Let them be?’ Charlotte repeated in her head.

King Zayne glanced at her again.

“Goodnight…my king” She said sadly before leaving.

*

NEXT DAY, ROYALS UNIVERSITY*

Charlotte left the lecture hall after her last class for the day,she was feeling so pressed that she couldn’t hold it till they get to the palace so she just had to leave.

“Emily,mind going with me to the restroom? You’re not in a hurry right?” She asked.

“No I am..I’m sorry Charlotte but my mom has been waiting for me” Emily showed her phone to Charlotte.

“Oh…go on. I will see you again next time” Charlotte said.

“Not tomorrow?” Emily pouted.

“Sorry” Charlotte also pouted.

“Okay bye,love you” Emily waved and ran off.

Charlotte also went to the restroom.

After doing her business in the restroom,she washed her hand and tried to open the door but she couldn’t.

Charlotte used both hands but still the same,it was as If the door was closed from outside.

“Hello! Anyone there!?” She began knocking on the door but nothing happened.

She would knock and try to open again,still nothing.

Suddenly she started hearing footsteps which made her stop,thinking someone finally heard her screams.

She was still there when the door opened slightly,but before she could think of moving,a gas smoke was thrown inside and the door got locked again.

Immediately she started couching as the whole place got covered up with the gas.

“Help!!!..somebody!!…” She screamed but couldn’t scream loud coz the smokes only entered her mouth more.

She kept on knocking loudly until she became weak and fell weakly on the floor.

Her nose began to bleed,then her ears before she finally lost her consciousness.

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