**
“Mother,what is that person doing here? We both know brother won’t like it” Lisa said
“I didn’t invite her Lisa…. ”
“What do you mean? It was you who sent all the invitations” Lisa said
“I only invited the king,but he allowed Arthur represent him because he wouldn’t make it. I wasn’t even informed until now that I’m seeing him” Queen Sofia said
“Darn it” Lisa cursed and bite her lips
“You don’t have to worry Lisa,I trust my son won’t even look at him” Queen Sofia assured.
Soon,the event started. The hall was filled up this time around and a dancer was already performing on the stage,everyone was having fun.
The Steward announced the arrival of Prince Liam who came in with Amara while holding hands
All eyes were on them until they were taken to their table
*THE KING IS HERE WITH HIS LADY * The steward announced and immediately everyone got on their feet
Arthur was the last to get up,it was like a forceful one
King Lucian appeared with Adelaide beside him,she was looking like a total queen with the way she was dressed so beautifully.
Heads bowed,eyes followed them
Adelaide could feel her heart beat increasing,she still haven’t gotten used to the situation and it’s really weird right now that everyone will be aware about her relationship with the king
She sighed out loudly beside King Lucian as they walked and suddenly felt him holding her hand,she didn’t look at him but she let out a short smile and that calmed her down a little.
“She’s so beautiful” Lisa said,smiling as the king and Adelaide finally sat down
“She’s really going to become the future queen?” Lucia asked still looking confused
“Of course” Lisa smiled
Yasmin said no word as she sipped from her liquor
Matilda also came in and every eyes also followed her,of course,she’s everyone’s favorite.
Lisa’s glare followed Matilda who kept smiling as everyone was calling her name,she was dressed so beautifully too
She saw King Lucian and Adelaide together and she smiled before going to join other kings mistresses
“Hey Matilda,seems the king is getting a queen soon” One of them said
“Yes,obviously” Matilda smiled,taking a drink
“You don’t look bothered” Another one said
“Of course I’m not,why would I be bothered?” Matilda chuckled as she kept stealing glances from the king and Adelaide
Sitting beside the king wasn’t as easy as she had thought,she have to respond to countless of greetings from the princes and princess even kings who come to pay homage to king Lucian
Everyone of them giving her different looks,some were so happy to know her,some with no expression while others totally ignored her,especially the princesses,she could have sworn they are part of the girls who want Lucian with the way they look at her but she didn’t care,at least the king choose her and not them.
The bright mood went on and on for such a long time until Arthur came,Adelaide watched as Lucian’s mood changed immediately Arthur stood in front of him with a crazy smile
“What are you doing here?” King Lucian asked in a calm voice
“What do you mean? It’s a royal ball” Arthur smiled ÇOçkily before looking at Adelaide
“You really know how to get beautiful ladies” Arthur said
“Hi” he said,stretching his hand for a shake but Lucian hold Adelaide’s hand
“Go and sit down peacefully Arthur,don’t let us cause silly scene” King Lucian said
“Of course your majesty” Arthur smiled at Adelaide again before walking away
“Who is he? By what I’m seeing,you two are not good” Adelaide said
“Just stay away from him” King Lucian replied and she nodded
But that didn’t end there,Arthur continue giving her some weird looks that she started making sure their eyes never met
Adelaide sighed when she checked the time,she remembered what the third deity had said to her some minutes ago.
*YOU HAVE TO GET OUT OF THE ROYAL HALL ONCE IT’S MIDNIGHT*
Even though she still wondered why but she will never disobey anything the deities said
“My lady” A maid came to her offering a drink
“Thank you” Adelaide said and took it
She sipped from it
**
Garam stopped in front of Nadia and she smiled
“So,Did you get to add the powder?” Garam asked
“Of course trust me and I gave it to someone else to deliver” Nadia replied with an evil smile
******
MIDNIGHT**
Eleanor walked into her room and walked to the closet,she took the bag Jimmy gave her. She took the dress from it and was surprised to find shoes and some jewelries too
“Seriously?” She chuckled and immediately put everything back in
She thought for a while thinking of
who to meet first,Kai or Jimmy
*I WILL BE LEAVING AFTER THE BALL*
“I will meet Jimmy first” She muttered and immediately walked out of the room
**
Inside the hall,Adelaide was dancing with the king just as everyone else was dancing with their partners.
Kai and Jimmy are not in,,Crazily,Lisa and Carl danced together without any interruption. Everyone focused on their partners.
Adelaide suddenly got herself
‘I need to get out of here’ She said inwardly and dropped her hands from the king’s neck
“Are you okay?” King Lucian asked
“No….I need to go” Adelaide said and King Lucian looked at her in confusion
“I mean,I have to do something. I will be back my king,please let me go,please” She pleaded and immediately hurried out of the hall without waiting for the king’s response
“Why is she pleading to leave?” King Lucian wondered and almost followed her but Matilda came at that time
“May I have a dance at least?” She smiled and King Lucian faced her
She moved closer immediately and hold him
“Not now Matilda” King Lucian said and walked out of the hall
Matilda stood there folding her fist angrily as she stared at him leaving
**
Adelaide left the hall and started walking toward the alley where she’s supposed to meet the third deity as planned.
All of a sudden,Arthur appeared in front of her stopping her
Adelaide looked at him with a confused look
“You finally came out,I’ve been waiting for a chance” he smiled wistfully
Adelaide ignored him and made to leave but he grabbed her hand and pulled her against the wall causing a light gasp from her
“What are you doing? You don’t want to get into trouble with the king” Adelaide said as he brought his head close
“Seriously,you think I’m scared of him?” Arthur chuckled
“Get your hands off her” King Lucian’s voice came from the back and Adelaide looked up to see him glaring at Arthur angrily
Arthur chuckled and released Adelaide
“Don’t be selfish man,you can’t have such beauty all alone” He said
‘I need to see the deity’ Adelaide said in her head
King Lucian scoffed
“Don’t make another mistake by touching her” He said
Arthur gave him a daring look and made to walk back to Adelaide
Carl removed his sword without thinking twice and place the sharp tip on Arthur’s throat
“You shouldn’t die young,you’re the crown prince remember?” Carl smirked at him and Arthur glared
Adelaide was beginning to feel some strange pains in her tummy,she held her stomach and gave a painful groan
Lucian turned to her immediately
“Adelaide” he called and moved closer to her quickly
Carl also turned and dropped his sword from Arthur’s neck
“Adelaide,are you okay?” King Lucian asked as he grabbed her
Adelaide shook her head in pain,she spew out blood and Lucian’s eyes widened
“Adelaide!!!” He called out as she fell unconscious on his arms
TBC
