Carlotta gasped and looked at him.
What the...What's he talking about?
"What?" Her face crumpled up instantly. "I don't...I don't understand".
Even her mother was looking patently shocked.
"You heard me right, Carlotta. Get ready because first thing in the morning, you're leaving for his mansion" the King answered blatantly, but Carlotta still wanted to let believe she was misunderstanding him.
No; she definitely wasn't hearing him clearly.
She looked at her mother who was shocked to the teeth, her eyes dilating.
"Father!" She turned back to the King. "You can't...you can't possibly be serious, right? I mean, this is not possible! You can't just marry me off to... to that Master? It's not possible!"
"Well, it's possible, Carlotta and it's happening tomorrow. Guards!"
Two guards came scuttling in immediately.
"Escort the princess to her room and make sure she stays in there" he ordered and the guards bowed and took hold of Carlotta's arms.
"Father!" She gasped. "No! You can't possibly do this to me! I'm not getting married! No!"
"Take her away;" the King said fiercely and the guards forcefully dragged Carlotta away.
The Queen was in shock. Her daughter was getting married to that monster?
"My King..." She called but suddenly ran out of words.
She didn't even know what to think or say and the King didn't make any attempt to help her.
She took in a deep breath and hurried out of the throne room, going after her daughter.
*
Later in the evening...
*
The Queen walked into the King's chambers, holding the small tray in her hand.
"My King..." She bowed and dropped the tray on the table.
The King had been reading.
"Greta" he called, sparing her a glance.
"Good evening, your Majesty. Sorry to bother you. I just felt you might be needing some company"
"Oh! It's okay, Greta. You can take a seat" The King replied and she smiled lightly and took a seat.
Something in his guts told him she was there for her daughter.
"Um...I made you some tea, my King. Hope you'll like it" she moved the tray closer to him and the King sighed and took the cup from it, taking a sip.
"Thank you" he muttered.
A short silence passed with the King just reading his book and the Queen staring at him. Then, she decided she had to spill out her reason for being there.
"Your Majesty" she began. "I..I thought you didn't want to give any of the princesses to the Lorenzo community?"
There was a pause, then King Gabrielle sighed and replied:
"I didn't want to, Greta. But your daughter's actions has made me change my mind".
"Oh! Your Majesty!" She exclaimed softly. "I know Carlotta is extremely stubborn, but there are so many ways to punish her".
"My points exactly" the King cut in, taking his eyes off his book. "Carlotta is extremely stubborn and needs a man like Lorenzo to tame her".
"Your Majesty... he'll kill her".
"Then, so be it. If she values her life, she'd change for him. But if she really wants to die, then she can go ahead and act stubborn towards him. At least, the Creators would know I tried my best for her".
"My King..." She called almost ruefully. "I know what Carlotta did was bad, but she doesn't deserve such a life. Lorenzo... Lorenzo is too ruthless. He doesn't even know the meaning of love or romance. And to think...to think he's lost his previous wives...Oh, dear God! I feel so scared for my daughter".
The King didn't respond as he flipped over a new page on the book.
The Queen sniffed and decided to use the last option she had because it was obvious the King wasn't going to change his mind.
"Your Majesty..." She began.
"Since she's been too much of an embarrassment to you... permit me to take her far from here. I've spoken to her already and she's promised to change. She gave me her word. We... we can go very far and start up a new life. At least, that'd be better than having her marry that man".
"That isn't possible, Greta" The King's voice was cold. "Carlotta's never going to change and no matter where she goes, she's only gonna keep making so much trouble. So, I need to give her a new name - a new identity. And marrying her to Lorenzo would definitely do all that. She'd be known as Lorenzo's wife and the shame and responsibility would reduce drastically" .
"Oh God..." The Queen bent her head and sobbed softly.
Her daughter's life was doomed. It was completely doomed.
Oh! Why did this have to happen to her?
She tried using her tears but unfortunately, the King was someone that was never moved by tears. So, she just had to give up - completely.
"I'll.. I'll be on my way now, My King" she bowed ruefully and left .
*
She returned to Carlotta's room and found her on the floor and as soon as Carlotta spotted her, she sprang up on her feet.
"Mother" she called anxiously. "How did it go?"
"I'm sorry, Carlotta" the Queen shook her head ruefully. "But the King is adamant and wouldn't change his mind. You're getting married to Lorenzo"
Carlotta felt all the blood drain from her system as she stared at her mother.
Her hands became weak and she stepped back.
"This is all your fault" The Queen queried. "if only you had listened to me and just minded your business, none of this would be happening Carlotta. None of these"
"So, is that enough reason to send me to my death?" She half yelled, pointing her finger to the west.
"Why doesn't he just behead me instead? Does he prefer a slow death?"
"Carlotta! Stop it!" the Queen gasped. "You mustn't speak that way about your father. To be honest, this all your fault".
"Well, I don't want to get married, mother! I'm not ready for marriage; not to Lorenzo, not to anyone!"
She marched angrily to face the window.
Argh!! How dare he? How dare he punish her this way over some little offences?
She wasn't ready to become anybody's wife because definitely, she'd make the worst wife ever.
Ginevra stood at the entrance of the hallway, still trying to convince the guards."Please..." She begged. "You have to let me in. Come on; I won't take long"."You're just wasting your time, Ginevra. No matter what you do, we aren't letting you in. The King has given specific orders not to let anyone - especially you - into the princess' Chambers" one of the guards replied bluntly and Ginevra gasped.Whaat?? The King had given such order??She fiddled with her nails and looked left and right. Oh! What does she do? She had been really worried about her.That was the first time the King had caught her red handed and she knew he'd be really really mad. So, she wanted to know what punishment he had given her this time around."But...how about you just pass a message for me?" She turned to the guards and said."Just tell her... I came to check up on her and... I'm really sorry for whatever punishment the King must've given to
Sitting in the moving carriage, Carlotta couldn't stop thinking. And as they got closer to the Lorenzo community, and felt she was getting closer to her Nightmare.Good Lord! All the bravery she'd been feeling a while ago was beginning to dwindle, did down...How did she even think she'd be able to survive this guy in the first place? This strange cruel Master like she's heard?What would happen at night?Oh God! She didn't even want to think about it. What if he asks for...sex?Hell no! She'd definitely turn him down. There's no way she was getting intimate with him, not now, never!As soon as she gets there, she'd carry out her plans of making him angry so he'd divorce her. Yes - exactly!When she's made him angry enough and given him enough trouble, she was sure he'd send her parking home..Hmph.*The carriage was fast approaching the big gates of the community and as they did, Carlotta felt more nervous.Oh...
Carlotta flinched as the glass left her hand and crashed on the floor.Oh,good creators! She gasped. Why wasn't she careful?She lifted her eyes to have a look at the image in front of her - the man standing in front of her. And for a moment, she pondered: Was that the Master Lorenzo?He was putting on a long black robe, his hands crossed behind and his eyes actually glinted as he stared at the broken glass on the floor, then at her.Obviously...he was the one.Right?"How dare you be so clumsy?" He asked but Carlotta could hardly pay attention to him as she went on admiring his status.He looked so young, but heavily built. His arms were so huge like a warrior and she was pretty sure they'd display some veins if it weren't for the clothes he was putting on.His hair was curly and flopped over his left eye,His face looked calm, cold, but pretty dangerous and damn! He was dangerous!"Cole!" He suddenly
Carlotta could feel her throat in her chest as she stared keenly at the wardrobe.What the hell was that?? What made that sound??Her eyes were nearly popping out of their sockets as she reached for a vest beside her and lifted it up. It was time for war."Who's there?!" She commended, her hands shaking with the vest in it"Come out now, or I'll kill you".There was another sound and she flinched.She was about running away when suddenly, a lady jumped out from behind with her fingers out."Yeah!" She gave a light scream, trying to frighten Carlotta more and Carlotta's jaws dropped when she noticed it was Ginevra."Whaaat??? Ginevra?" She called in disbelief and Ginevra laughed so hard at her."Oh, goodness! You needed to had seen your face, Carlotta! You were like a fat rat!" Ginevra said with a hearty laughter, but Carlotta was still surprised."Hold on, how the hell did you get in here?"
Her big butts were facing the air as she laid still and waited for him, but Lorenzo didn't make a move until he was done with his sword.Then, he took off his clothes and went ahead to join her on the bed.She didn't need to see his face as he screwed her and that was the reason she always laid her tummy each time they were having intercourse. And he also didn't need to hold her unnecessarily.Amel knew he was angry or having a difficult moment because that could be the only explanation for him sending for her. Lorenzo was a man of more war than pleasure and the only time he calls her for intercourse was when he was angry or worried and just needed a hole to let it out on. Due to how irritated he could be, Amel was the only lady he could have intercourse with because he couldn't imagine himself going deep into a different lady.Amel felt lucky sometimes, but she also knew it was just for dirty pleasures alone which she was being paid for.
Carlotta and Ginevra were both lying on the bed, their legs and arms sprawled apart as they talked and talked about a lot of thing. But shortly, their blissful moment was intrrupted by a knock on the door."Oh!! Who's that?" Carlotta half yelled as she sat up on the bed, feeling disturbed.The door went open afterwards and a guard walked in - Liam.Liam's brows arched in surprise when he found the strange lady in the room."Hey! Who're you and what're you doing there?" He inquired, placing his hand on his sword."Will you take your hands off that?? She's my friend!" Carlotta snapped and he relaxed."Hold on; so you were really gonna use that on me?" Ginevra scoffed. "You must be a joke".Liam wanted to react, but considering they were ladies, he just restricted himself and went straight to the reason he was there."Sorry to disturb you, princess. But it's time for the marriage rites" he said respectfully and Carlott
Master Lorenzo was silent for a long while and Liam was beginning to wonder if he had asked a wrong question.Something in his guts wanted him to say *yes* so Liam would get the lady, but recalling how easily irritated he could be by a new contact, he changed his mind.So, without saying a word, he walked away into the bathroom and Liam took that as a *no*.*Next_Morning*Carlotta yawned and stretched on the bed and her hand ended up hitting Ginevra on the face."Ouch! What's wrong with you, Carlotta??" Ginevra shrieked as she pushed her hand away and sat up."Oh... Sorry doll" Carlotta said yawningly and also sat up."Hmmmmm. What a bright morning"."Yeah. A bright morning for the newest bride! Anyway, I need to get ready to leave now. I'll be...""Huh? What're you talking about?" Carlotta turned to her immediately and asked."What do you mean leave? Leaving to where?"
"Emilia??" Gianna called in surprise as she walked closer to her."Hey, honey. Finally, you returned!" Princess Emilia squealed happily as she dropped the brush she was holding. "I've been waiting for so long for you"."Hold on, what're you doing here? I mean...how did you get here?" Gianna scoffed."Urgh? Can't I pay a visit to my friend anymore?" Emilia rolled her eyes and Gianna strolled to the table."Anyway, welcome". She mumbled as she arranged the books on the table."So, how have you been, Gianna? How's Lord Lorenzo?" Emilia asked and Gianna shut her a suspicious stare."Since when did you start asking after Lord Lorenzo, Gianna? Anyway, he's in his chambers - incase you want to see him" Emilia replied sarcastically."Oh!! Seriously Gianna. I'd really love it if you could take me to his room"."Whaat?? Have you gone nuts?? I hardly know Lorenzo and I'm not even sure we've ever spoken to each other. So, how do you expect