Her eyes opened to find Chandelier above and felt a soft bed beneath. A window where climber potted plants emitted essence from it’s flowers as the air breezed in. Adjacent to her bed she found Kaden sitting in the corner of the Sofa going through some papers.
She jolted upright.. “Kaden!” he instantly got up and was by her side the next second, “What happened my love? Bad dream?” he cooed her and silently ushered the butler to call the doctor.
“No! How …why..how am I here…and what are you doing here? Where is this place?” she gripped her head puzzled, her eyes searched the unknown room.
He hushed her, “Easy, princess. We’re at my residence. Don’t strain yourself. I’ll tell you everything after the Royal Physician checks you up.” She tried to scoot down the bed and he lifted her back in place, adding. “And allows you to move around, my dear Aaliyah.” He chuckled.
“Where are my parents? Why am I not home?”
He tsked. “too many questions at a time, Princess.” But she was worried and when he looks at her she appeared as though near breaking into tears. “Okay.” He sighed. “I assured them I’ll take better care of you.” Her gaze scrutinized on him. “alright, I practically begged them to let you stay with me. I brought doctors with more expertise than the appointed ones. Your father comes here every now and then for court matters so I proposed to get to keep you. That took some convincing from your mother's side too, but he ultimately succumbed to my wish.” He ginned ear to ear.
She was later certified to be very much fine after eating heavy dishes and she soon realised it was the palace, when she noticed the view from the window. “Wait.. Isn’t this the palace?” her eyebrows creased according to the law, being found out, she should have been in Prison.
He escorted her to the nearest balcony with beautiful view and rounded her, embracing her from behind, she gripped the railing and he gripped hers,
“Yes, Indeed. Now it’s one of my residences in this kingdom.” A man of his position probably owned Atleast one estate around the country in every kingdom. But the palace?
“Where’s the king? I didn’t greet him.” She realised she was in the palace and that would be disrespecting royalty.
“The king sweetheart, has been executed.” He said slowly. Blood drained from her face. “What!?” 'What the hell had happened when I was unconscious.' Her curious thoughts wondered.
“He planned attack on us, hastily. He had to pay.” He said simply as a matter of fact.
“Though, it’s still bugging me how was Braxton found brutally murdered in the same place where you were found. How did he reach there? Last we saw him, had been at the banquet. Next his eyes bulged out with dry bloody tears trailing down.” Her eyes widen a fraction and she gulped back her sin, he saw her aloof expression, not really into the scenery. “I’m sorry you just woke up. I shouldn’t have mentioned his death as casual to you. Forgive me, my princess.” she smiled though it didn’t reach her ear. She was still taking it all in. “No, it’s alright. Don’t let it bother you. Aren’t I safe?”
He studied her for a moment and chose to crack a smile. 497Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYNg2Tfy9tP
He leaned in close, Breathing her Scent. Lost in his own thoughts.
“How is the Royal Mistress?” She changed the topic. Realising she just lost her loved one in a day’s time.
He exhaled, mustering courage. “She is better now. When she found out you were dead and only my physician could confirm there’s still a weak pulse and you could be saved by god’s grace though he will try best of his methods. My maa took the blame on herself and decided to go to the countryside church to pray for your life. It’s a month and she constantly begged his mercy to give you back.” Aaliyah’s eyes moisten, as if she found someone who could reach inside her heart, a mother in true sense who she confided in even when unconscious. Her heart clenched as if receiving a signal, how God has answered their prayers.
“She,” her throat clogged “She didn’t had to take it on herself.” As if understanding her emotions Kaden rest his chin on her and closed his arms around her, “You better give the good news yourself.” She bobbed her head wiping her tears.
“You know, she’s actually happy, spends her day in the orphanage, with the kids and rest of her time devotes to God. She likes the air and loves Her Life now. I’m happy for her, more than I ever was.” He says to her and an involuntary smile spreads on both of their faces.
“You know Life took a beautiful turn ever since you entered my life. I’m Really glad to have you my arms right now.” Like a confession he showered her love.
“I feel safe here, with you.” She leaned on his shoulder, perishing in the feeling of completeness.
“This life is a gift to me, all because of you.” She let out her confession too. He wouldn’t understand the deep meaning behind her words, But she was experiencing it.
“I love you.”
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