?The 12th
Dîsciplê??
(His Royal Majesty)
Episode 34
By: Faith Lucky
Danica
I returned home and found grandma at the dining, tidying it up.
I still felt angry towards Scott, but decided to control it and go help her.
“Has he left?” She asked as I helped her brush the crumbs of food.
All I did was nod.
“Danica” she called with a sigh.
“Are you two having issues? Back then…you and Scott used to be best of friends. You were almost…..lovers, if you weren’t”.
My brows arched in a frown,recalling how I’d sheepishly fallen for him.
She paused what she was doing and looked at me.
“If there’s a problem,,Danica, you can talk to me”.
“There’s no problem, granny. I just don’t like him anymore. Scott isn’t what he seems. He’s a wolf in sheep clothing”. I replied angrily.
I took up the dirty plates and walked out of the room.
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Eric
“Are you sure about this?” I asked the guard who stood in front of me in the room.
There was a litted cigarette in my hand and I derived pleasure from it.
“Yes, my prince. She was chosen as Prince Nathan’s room partner. So, they’d be working together. And I overheard she’d be coming here to the palace tomorrow, my prince”.
Hmm.
I puffed out smoke from my nostrils as it sounded good in my ears. Really good.
“So…Danica would be here tomorrow, huh?” I asked for confirmation and he nodded.
A smirk touched my lips.
Okay, then. I guess I’ll be waiting for her.
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Next_morning.
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Danica
I parked my hair in front of the mirror, exposing the full length this time around.
I gave one doleful look at myself and taking a deep breath, I turned away from the mirror.
I took my bag and walked out of the room, and climbing down the stairs, I perceived a sweet aroma coming from the kitchen.
I climbed down the stairs and discovered it was grandma in the kitchen. Oh!
I went ahead to meet her.
“Good morning, granny.” I pecked her cheek.
“Good morning, my baby. How’re you doing, huh?” She asked sweetly as she stirred the content in the pot.
“Uh….I’m fine” I smiled.
“You’re ready for the group reading?” She asked and I nodded quickly.
I’d been able to convince her we were having a group meeting at a friend’s house and it had nothing to do with the royal family.
“Okay, dear. Take care of yourself, okay?”
“Of course, granny. I will. Uh….won’t you be going to work today?” I asked and her eyes beamed.
She felt excited .
“I took permission,Danica.
“Have you forgotten? Your mother would be coming home today. So, someone needs to go receive her.
“That’s the reason I’m making this meal, Danica. I can’t wait to welcome her home after 18 years. Oh God! I’m so happy, Danica”.
Her cheeks were flushing and I tried to manage a smile.
“Um…I’ll be on my way now, granny. I’m almost late” I muttered and started walking away.
“Okay, dear. Bye”.
And as I walked out, I thought of it: By the time I’d be back home, mum would’ve been home as well.
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I boarded a cab to the palace and when we got to the usual vicinity, I stepped down and started walking the rest of the distance to the gate.
I walked for a long time, the morning sun reflecting on my face. And finally, I got to the gate.
Ah! At last.
Oh! Hold on….
I paused and took off my bracelet, putting it into my bag. Since granny’s instructed me to always put it on, I couldn’t leave the house without it. But there’s no way I’m taking it into the palace.
Oh God! I really hope its safe in my bag.
I took in a deep breath before knocking on the big gate. Gosh! It was so hard and I could barely hear the sound my fist produced from it.
I knocked again and my hands hurt this time around. Ouch!
Finally, the smaller part of the gate opened and a guard showed up.
“Yes?” He questioned, his face was as straight as an ironed shirt.
Oh my! How am I sure they’re even gonna let me in? How do I get to the prince?
“Uh….good morning” I tucked my hair behind my ear.
‘Actually….my name is Danica and..I’m here to see the prince – Prince Nathan”.
His eyes scrutinized me for a while.
“Danica Williams?” He asked and I nodded quickly.
Ah! How did he know my full name?
He stared at me one more time and opened the gate fully.
“Come in. The prince already told us about you” he said gruffly as he ushered me in.
Oh…really? No wonder.
I folded my lips as I walked in, feeling a little nervous.
I saw other armed guards around the gate and my heart skipped a bit.
“Come with me” the guard said and started walking away and I timidly followed, clasping my hands together.
I wanted to keep my eyes on the floor and act cool, but the beauty of the palace over powered me and I couldn’t help but stare.
G©sh! It was so beautiful, so amazing.
The colors, designs, floors, wealthiness. I suddenly imagined what it would be like, living in such a place.
The guard took me to a different building and we walked through a hallway for a long time before arriving at a particular door.
Oh! I guess the prince chose a different and quiet place for the practicals.
The guard knocked on the door and after a few seconds, his voice replied:
“Yes?” It sounded grumpy, like he was being disturbed.
“My prince, the lady is here – Danica” the guard said and my heart skipped as he mentioned my name.
G©sh! Can I just quit being so nervous? He’s human, anyway.
“Let her in” the prince replied and I felt my cheeks become hot instantly.
“You heard him” the guard mumbled to me and left and I rubbed my palms together.
I was going to be alone with the prince.
“Come on, Danica. You can do it. Its just practicals” I assured myself and taking a deep breath, I opened the door and walked in.
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