The feast regain it's usual free air, forgetting completely about what happened
"Your highness!"..... Prince Adrien greeted with courtesy
"Oh my Adrien... you've turn out to be a fine young man. How's your mother doing?"...the queen seem to be familiar with him.
Alex furrow his brows,not understanding why the queen will act so nice to this brat
" She's okay. And you my queen don't age a bit!" They laughed but Alexander didn't find it funny. It was noise in his ears.
Isabella and Adrien walled hand in hand out of the hall, perhaps to catch up on memories
"I can see you're lost Alex!"... Alexander could feel a mockery coming on
"Mind telling me who he is?"...
"You don't remember him? He was that little boy who loves to play with Isabella... they called themselves different names till Ivana fits perfectly. He's that boy you used to call spoilt spout stinking pants!"
The queen laughed... remembering the past was really something else indeed
Alex was more angry remembering that goat.
Imagine all these years he had definitely grown enough wings to challenge him in a fight for Isabella's hand and heart. He watched her grow up so she's definitely his!
"You look breathtaking Ivana!" Adrien didn't stop complementing
"And you're not bad yourself. It's been a very long time since I last saw you! And you've turn out handsome!"... Isabella laughed...
Adrien hugged her...she stiffs... but then again she put her doubts behind.
"I've known him for long!"....she thought
"You still smell so good, much more better than I remember!" Isabella's natural scent draws him in more and more
"Ivana...! I hope I can stay a bit more. Catch up on memories and be your partner with swords!"
Isabella didn't see anything wrong with it
"Sure... I'll love that so much.!"
Adrien POV
Making sure her hands were in mine... I couldn't stop looking at her.
She is indeed beautiful than I last remember.
Her hands warm and small I still can't imagine she held a sword earlier. Her lashes flickers!
"Let's talk shall we?".... I suggested... I really want to know everything
"Well...if you can see my father isn't here anymore. Just my uncle and my mother! It was hard without him!"....
Her openess is one thing that draws me to her more closely
"I'm sorry I wasn't here! I'm so sorry!"
Her father was mine too.
He was the most simple and kind king I've ever known. His smiles are so consistent and pure...
She cries and I definitely hate myself for letting her bring it up
"It's fine... I'm okay now! I'm getting strong just like he wanted!" She said admits the tears. I wiped them clean with my napkin...the one she gave me as a child
"You still have it with you?"....she was beyond surprised
"Yes... it's the one thing precious to me...! I can't lose it!" I smiled at her, wiping her remaining tears..
She smiled effortlessly....she looks so much beautiful that way.
"Ivana... you haven't called me by my name yet?"...we gave ourselves a different name that only us can say
"Darien! I've missed you so much!".....she hugged me...and this time I didn't expect it
My hand unconsciously dropped over her waist, pulling her closer and burning myself deep with her scent.
She is indeed more than gold
More than words can say
More than my heart can express
I've come to love her regardless of how far we've become and that's why I'm here to make things right again...to make things mine
"Isabella!"...a voice whispers...we broke apart and I didn't like that
"Ronald! I thought you wouldn't come!"....
Ronald?
Who is he....?
"I was late... sorry about that?" He bows and I'm still quite waiting for an introduction
"Darien...this is Ronald. Ronald meet Adrien,the prince of Northern Highbury!"
I love that introduction. Something that would strike a nerve just in case he's plotting something
"Good evening your highness!"
"Good evening!"... nodding at him
"Please make yourself comfortable okay...and make sure to come tomorrow okay! My house arrest is over so we can play more!" She smiled at him like a kid
He looked pleased..." Alright... I'll see you around!"
"Who is he to you?" I hope my question didn't sound weird
"He's a very good company." ...and I'm convinced that's all to it
"House arrest uhn...? You're really a bad kid aren't you?" I know what she's capable of
"Yes, you can say that. Well I think it's really helpful. I was able to rebuild myself properly!"
She is indeed a different person at this point,from words to smiles to everything. She's perfect...on point. A beautiful piece
"Goodnight princess Ivana!"... night came quickly and it's time to let her go for another new day
"Good night prince Darien!"... kissing her knuckles she chuckled. I couldn't resist kissing her forehead and I'm glad she's very comfortable with me.
Isabella POV
The night was indeed great with Darien around. We talked alot and I wish we could continue. Tomorrow again then.
"How was your little chic-chat with your childhood friend?" The voice I was hoping not to hear
"What are you doing in my room Alex?"....
"Now you're calling my name...! I have other means to have you call my name!"
I didn't know what that means... but I immediately did when he grabbed me by my waist
"Don't you dare!...."
"Watch me!"...
Devouring was an understatement...
The force of his teeth on my skin is beyond mind wrenching...
"My name Isabella!"....
I couldn't help but say it "Alex please
stop...!"... I had come to stance...
Not to do this ever again...
His hands and mouth were literally everywhere, driving me mad over the edge
"Alex please... don't stop!"
"Now you're begging. Tell me who owns you probably I'll consider!"
This bastard of a tease
"You own me... please just...!"...my mind was a mess
"In as much as I want to...i can only do this another way. I won't bond to you until your heart is with me completely. And by that time,the world will know who you belong to!"
I can feel his hands...
Just with that I was a mourning mess...
"Satisfied?"... rolling over... I chased my breathe
"Why are you doing this to me? Didn't you regret it?"....
"I didn't! I don't want you to get this over your head... that's why. And I wanted you to be proud and worthy of yourself. Didn't you feel happy at today's feast... your aura is something else. That's what I want you to grow to be.
So stop trying to make me jealous because it's working...!" Pulling me closer to his chest
"You just lust over your brother's daughter..! I scoffs...what a plain abomination
"If I tell you that your father isn't my brother would you believe me?"
I jerked up..."stop lying...!"
"No I'm not. When you see Sebastian tomorrow you can ask him.!"
I still didn't believe what I just heard....
"I've longed to be with you for along time. You calling me uncle makes me feel old and unworthy. I'm still young you know...and it's you I want. But don't worry I have plans and I'll definitely make you mine
Until then don't mind me trying to chase away other flies!".... pulling my hair to the back...he kissed my lips
"From the looks of it.... you're not lying!"
"How so?"
"I can tell from your eyes... you're always serious when saying something relevant. It switches quickly to a playful look... that's how I know you're telling the truth.!"
He looks impressed..." So you definitely know a lot about me!"
I looked away..." Your house arrest is over. But please don't go practicing this with anyone. I don't want you to be everybody's thing!"
Now I'm pissed. "What do you mean? I'm not like that. I only did with you because I....!"
Why did I anyways...?
"Get out!".... I yelled
"Isabella please...!"
"Out or else I'll scream!"...he sighs helplessly... giving me one last look
"I didn't mean it like that. I only want to protect you!"....
Walking out so boldy... without a care in the world...
"How can he not be my uncle...?" I thought... before a black out!