? ROYAL STRUGGLE FOR LOVE ?
? Who’s
My
Baby’s
Father ?
Story by:- Racheal Dennis
Episode 29?
(Final)
? Elena’s POV ?
“Your highness, are you sure about this?” Barrister James asked me.
Coming back from my aunt’s place, I didn’t bother to go back to the palace, I just come straight to James office. Because who knows what will happen if I go back to the palace first, it might slip from my mouth and Gabrielle or even Harry might talk me out of it.
I really can’t face the royal family with this kind of news, so this is the best decision. I can’t get my baby in the middle of all these chaos in the palace.
I nod.
“Yes, barrister”
“But I don’t think Prince Harry would agree to this, he won’t sign it”
“I don’t need his approval, I’ll just sign it and leave it for him to sign his part. He’ll be forced to sign the papers if I’m no where to be found” I said.
He frowns and cast me a disapproving look.
“What do you mean no where to be found?” He asked.
“After the divorce I want to disappear and you’ll help me with that” I told him.
“Disappear?”
“Yes. I want to go far away, to a place where nobody knows me. I want to start afresh” I said distinctively.
“But Princess… ”
“I want you to fake an identity for me, I don’t want to be Elena no more. So can you do it?” I asked him.
He doesn’t say anything, he just stare at me, mouth agape.
“You’re a lawyer, so it should be easy for you right?”
“Yeah, but you don’t…. ”
“Then do it now” I said in a bit higher tone. “Please” I said calmly.
He sighs, from his expression I can tell he’s conflicted. I can’t blame him though, he’s Harry’s friend after all. Nobody will be proud to destroy his friend’s family.
“Fine! I’ll do it. But Harry is not gonna like this”
I know that Harry will be so heartbroken, but I guess I’ve done enough already. I’ve made him a laughing stock, his subjects won’t respect him as the crown prince. It’s best if I leave.
James reluctantly hands me the divorce papers, I sign my part with shaky hands and keep the papers in my handbag.
“You can go drop the papers at home, I’ll get your new identity ready before you come back” he said.
I nod and give him a small thank you smile. I stand up and head out.
?Prince Harry’s POV ?
I’m tired of fighting over the throne. The crown is nothing, I’m a billionaire, I have companies and hotels all over the continent, so I can still live fine without being the crown prince.
I’d rather live a quiet life with my wife, than die of hypertension.
That’s why I’m headed to the imperial court now, I’ve called all the officials to tell them about my decision.
I enter the court, the officials are murmuring and my dad sits in his throne looking at them. Stephano is standing at a corner with cuffs around his hands.
“Greetings Father!” I did a little bow.
Immediately I said that, everywhere goes silent. Their attention turn to me.
“Please rise. Harry I believe you’ve got the evidence that’s why you called us here?” Dad asked.
I shake my head.
“No, father” I answered.
Then the officials starts murmuring again.
“No? Then why did you call us here?” Dad asked.
I sneak a peek at Stephano. He’s wearing a victorious smirk, I scoffed. He thinks he’s won, what he doesn’t know is I’m actually giving him the crown cause I’m tired of it.
“Dad, I want you to issue an edict, depriving me the tittle of crown prince. If it’s possible you can make me a commoner, I’ll happily accept it” I said.
I hear gasp of surprise.
“Your highness, are you sure about this?” An official asked.
“This is a very serious issue, your highness. You mustn’t act on impose, if you don’t have the evidence now, we can give you another one week” another official said.
“No. I’ve decided, please Father grant my request” I said.
My dad sighs and look at me with a blank expression.
After minutes of absolute silence, he cough a little to clear his throat.
“Prince Harry failed to his country by marrying a prostitute, he didn’t put the people first and decided to cover up his wife’s crime, which makes him unfit to be the crown prince of Peoria. I hereby declare that prince Harry is no longer the crown prince of Peoria, he can live his life free of politics!!” Then he stands up and walks into his chamber.
“Your majesty is wise and cares for his people!!” All the officials chorused as dad leaves.
I smiled at Stephano but he simply glared at me. What’s the problem with him? He’s now the crown prince, he should be happy.
I ignore him and walk out of the court.
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I open the door to my mansion and an envelope falls down. Mark picks it up and hands it to me.
I smiled appreciatively at him.
“Mark, I’m no longer the crown prince. You don’t have to guard me anymore, you can go and live your life now. Get married and have kids” I told him.
“Your highness, I don’t care if you’re the crown prince or not. I’ve made a vow that I’ll follow you all my life and that is what I’ll do” he replied.
“Mark…. ”
“You can’t get rid of me easily, your highness” then he gestures for me to get in.
I shake my head, but get in anyway.
I open the envelope as I climb the stairs going towards my study. Then I see something I never expect to see, I stopped on the last step and quickly flip the paper over.
DIVORCE PAPERS!! And from what I’m seeing here Elena has already signed it. Blood drained from my face, this can’t be true.
She promised me that she wouldn’t talk about divorce again, we agreed that we’ll go through anything and everything together.
“Your highness, a letter!” Mark hands me a small envelope.
I quickly tear it open.
?Harry, my love. By the
Time you’re reading this,
I might have gone far.
I’m so sorry for leaving
This way, but it’s the
Right thing for us. I
Don’t wanna cause you
Anymore trouble, that’s
Why it’s best if we go
Our separate ways. I
Hope you live a good
Life. Don’t come looking
For me, cause you won’t
Find me. Elena?
The papers fall from my hands, I find myself gasping for air as I suddenly forget how to breathe.
No, no, no! This can’t be happening. Not now.
“Your highness! Your highness!” I hear Mark’s voice calling me, but I couldn’t answer him.
I slip and fall down the stairs, rolling on each step as I go down. Finally I landed on the hard tiles, my head hits the rail.
“Your highness!” Is the last word I heard before I slip into unconsciousness.
Everywhere turns black.
? Elena’s POV ?
After dropping the papers at Harry’s mansion, I head back to James office.
“So how far have you gone with it?” I asked him.
“Yes. Your name is Katie Jefferson, you’re 23years old and an orphan. I’ve already rented an apartment for you in a small city outside of Seattle, I’ll send you the address via email. I also applied for a job for you, so expect a phone call anytime soon” he told me.
Wow! He really did his job well.
“Thanks James. I really don’t know how to thank you”
He smiled.
“You don’t have to thank me, I’m just doing my job. I just hope that one day you’ll come back to Harry” he said.
“I don’t think that is possible” I muttered under my breath.
I take the documents from James and give him a small hug.
“I’ll be on my way” I told him.
“Alright, call me when you get there”
“I’ll” I replied.
I head out. I should be happy but I’m feeling sad and guilty.
I hold my stomach tenderly.
“Baby, it’s just you and mummy now. Be good and don’t give mummy a hard time, ok?” I told my baby with an affectionate smile.
I couldn’t be a good wife, so now, I’ll try my very best to be an excellent mother.
THE
END
Is this really the end?? ??
Kidding!! ???
Stay tuned for SEASON TWO, to know what happened after Elena left Harry.
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TO BE CONTINUED
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