THE KING'S HEARBEAT - CHAPTER 2

(In the king’s room)

“As a tenant,” Henry replied.

“This is absolutely crazy! Why would you become a tenant in my house, knowing the terrible history we had,” Amelia challenged.

She might be afraid of her family, but not anyone else, especially not the man that cheated on her.

“Amelia, I’m sorry. I know that this is coming as a shock to you, but I’ve already rented the room and I doubt your mother would give me a refund,” Henry said.

He had hidden intentions for coming and he was determined to get what he wanted.

“I am not giving anyone a refund,” Mrs Muffin appeared behind Amelia and Polly.

“Mother, why did you rent the room to him?” Amelia turned and mistakenly raised her voice at her mother.

“Did you just shout at me?” Mrs Muffin gasped, looking irritatedly at her.

Amelia lowered her gaze and her usual shaking started.

“I…am sorry, Mother. I just think that it makes no sense for him to be here. You know how much he hurt me…please give him his money back. I promise to find a new tenant…” Amelia stammered.

“I don’t care about how he hurt you. I don’t give a fûck about your feelings either!” Mrs Muffin yelled, looking emotionlessly at her daughter, “I’ve gotten the money and it’s never leaving my pockets,”

“Mommy, please…”

“Don’t call me that. It’s mother to you and if you aren’t comfortable here, you can rent your own fûcking place!” Mrs Muffin glared and pushed her out of the way.

“Henry, please come in,” She ushered him inside.

Amelia’s eyes filled welled up with tears as the memories of Henry on the bed with another woman came to her mind. She couldn’t imagine living with him.

This was horrible.

“Living with an ex. This should be in a novel,” Polly said, but Amelia didn’t find her words funny.

“I’m sorry, I know this is going to be hard for you,” Polly sighed, hugging her slowly.

“What would happen if the king finds out that you’re living with your ex?” Polly whispered.

°°°°
The king’s mansion.

“We have to distribute hundreds of cash to the Moth Kingdom, so we can get more of the drugs that they produce,” Dominic said.

He was Asher’s best friend. They had been friends since high school.

He was presently in Asher’s office, discussing some affairs in the kingdom.

“Asher, what are you thinking about?” Dominic snapped his fingers.

Unlike Asher, Dominic was a bit cold and less fun to be with. Dominic was the opposite of Asher. He hardly smiled or laughed.

“Nothing that concerns you,” Asher chuckled, snapping back to reality.

“We can’t discuss, if you keep spacing out. Oh great king of the Dread Kingdom,” Dominic frowned.

“I met this girl last night. She’s a woman, I mean but she’s young and very beautiful. Her skin is so glossy and her everything about her is heavenly,” Asher said with a smile as he thought of Amelia.

“Her name is Amelia and I can’t believe that I was seeing her for the first time. What had I been doing for the past twenty eight years of my life??” Asher asked.

“You’re already getting delusional over a woman you met yesterday. How can people like each other so easily? What kind of rubbish is that?” Dominic asked.

He was a h@??r of love. The word ‘love’ disgusted him.

“Dominic, I think she likes me too. She kept staring at me so intensely. If I was a girl, I would have blushed,” Asher laughed, sinking into his chair.

“What kind of a king are you? I keep wondering why you are not living up to the name of your kingdom. You’re supposed to be dreadful, not falling in love everywhere you go,” Dominic scolded.

“As your king, I order you to shut up, while I think of Amelia,” Asher smiled, his heart skipping a beat again. “I think this is what people call, love at first sight,”

“Eeww, all this love shît is irritating,” Dominic frowned again and began walking away.

Asher laughed at him and touched his chest.

“Amelia, Lia…”

“Lia,” Asher smiled, thinking of a maid that he might regret gaining interest in.

“I can’t wait to see her,”

°°°°
The Dread college.

Polly arrived at school and met with her friend Maureen.

“Hey, Polly,” Maureen screamed and ran to hug her, typical extrovert behavior.

“Hi,” Polly said softly.

She always felt embarrassed each time Maureen screamed her name like that.

“How was your night?” Maureen hugged her.

“Fine and yours?” Polly smiled.

“Cool, thank you,” Maureen giggled.

Maureen was exactly the same age as Polly and they had been best friends since they came to college. Polly might be acting awkward with her, but once they were alone, the real Polly would surface.

“Let’s go to the class, lectures will soon start,” Maureen giggled and pulled her towards the class.

As they were about to the enter the class, a guy stood in their way.

“Hey,” He smiled handsomely at Polly. His name was Jerome and he was one of the popular boys in school.

“Hey,” Polly lowered her gaze.

“Can we talk for a second?” He smiled flirtingly at her.

Polly wasn’t the average slim girl in college. She was chubby, but fair and beautiful. Her curves and cuteness attracted guys to her and she had been able to avoid some bullying since she started college.

“Yeah sure,” Polly sighed and reluctantly left with Jerome.

Maureen’s eyes darkened at them. She h@??d it when guys called Polly.

‘Why must they ask her out every time. She’s my best friend, I don’t want her to be with anyone apart from me. She didn’t deserve anyone apart from me. Polly is mine!’ Maureen thought and an evil smile appeared on her lips.

°°°°
The king’s mansion.

When Amelia got to the mansion, she was sad until Asher asked for her presence.

As she got to his room, she knocked on the door.

“Come in,” Asher said, leaning against the dressing table.

Amelia walked into his room and her heart raced at the sight of him.

“Your majesty,” Amelia bowed her head.

“Come here,” Asher urged.

Amelia walked slowly to him and when she reached him, she had to raised her gaze because of how tall he was.

“I missed seeing your pretty face,” Asher smiled, holding her hands.

Amelia’s cheeks reddened and she replied, “I also…wanted to see you, your majesty,”

“Asher, Asher,” He repeated.

“Asher,” Amelia smiled.

“Do you have any plans tonight??” Asher asked.

“No,” Amelia shook her head. “Why?”

Asher suddenly pulled her to himself and held her waist.

“I want us to go out,” Asher smiled softly.

Amelia was shocked that the king wanted to go out with a maid like her. It was unheard of and strange.

“I would love that,” Amelia chuckled softly.

Asher held her chin and stared at her lips. They were so pink and looked soft. They were so tempting that he couldn’t help leaning closer to her.

Amelia watched Asher lowering his lips to hers and she was nervous and happy.

His lips touched her lips and she had never felt so electrified. It felt like she was on the moon. His lips were so tender.

‘I am kissing the king, I am—’

A knock suddenly came on the king’s door and they broke the kiss. Amelia quickly moved away from him, licking her lips.

“Come in,”

The door opened and a woman walked in. The woman looked royal and beautiful.

“Asher,” the woman walked over to him.

“What are you doing here, Princess Nicole? I thought that I told my mother not to bring you here” Asher said with a displeased look on his face.

“That’s no way to talk to your future wife, king Asher,” Princess Nicole smirked.

“Future wife,” Amelia gasped.

TBC…