Aurora opened her eyes and tried to adjust to the light. When she was finally able to adjust she looked around and Zuerien was not in bed. She yawned and stretched.
When she remembered what happened last night, her cheeks turned pink and she covered her face.
"And why are you covering your face?", She heard Zuerien's voice.
He was standing by the door to the bathroom in just a pair of pants and beads of water were dripping down his body.
"Why is that any time I wake up in your bed, I always see you like this?"
"Like how?"
"Wet and in only pants."
He smiled and sat on the bed. "Good morning."
"Good morning", she said.
"How did you sleep?"
"I slept well."
"That's good."
"Hmm. Zuerien?"
"Yes."
Aurora and Jerry got to the car and Aurora sighed."Everything is finally coming to an end, right?""Yes, pumpkin. Congratulations."She smiled. "Thanks, Uncle. I really appreciate all your help.""It's nothing, dear. It's what I have to do."She nodded. "I hope you continue to help me in the nearest future. I want you to guide me.""Don't fret, pumpkin. I'll be here all the way to help. Just call on me.""Thanks, Uncle.""You're welcome, pumpkin.""So, you need to book a flight. You're going back home on Sunday. You need to attend the meeting on Monday, you know?""Yes, Uncle. I miss home. I can't wait."He smiled and drove off.She was happy that everything was finally coming to an end.¶*¶*¶Aurora entered Zuerien's room and he was lying on his stomach and doing something on his laptop."Hey, babe", she said and moved close him."Hey", he replied without looking up from his laptop.
"Shh! You will wake her", Sandra said to her husband Charles as they tiptoed to the sitting room to place their daughter, Aurora's gift beneath the Christmas tree."I'm just looking out for you. Hope you aren't feeling tired", he said."Charlie, it's Christmas", she said and placed the wrapped gift beneath the Christmas tree. "I have to be strong even if it's just for today. You know fully well this is the last Christmas I will be spending with you two.""Stop saying that.""We can't hide from the truth, Charlie. I'm dying. This is no joke. It's cancer. I hate to leave you but I have no choice", she said crying.He moved closer to her and hugged her really tight. "It's okay.""Mummy", they heard the voice of their little princess and turned their heads towards the voice."Yes, princess", Sandra replied. "Come."The girl ran towards them with her
June, 2013"Congratulations, little princess", Charles told his daughter as she moved closer to him with her award as best graduating student in her hand."Thanks, daddy", Aurora said and hugged her father."Finally out of high school, huh?""Yeah, Dad. It feels great to be out.""So, do you have any after party to attend or we should go home.""Dad. You know I'm not like that. I prefer hanging out with you.""That's true. Well, since you are going to college by January, you have me to yourself for whole six months.""Yeah!""Should we go to a restaurant and celebrate?""No. Let's go visit Mum", she said.Charles sighed."Please, Dad.""Okay. Let's go.""Thanks, Dad", she said and moved to the car but was stopped by her best friend, Charlotte.
"Someone call the court physician!", Zuerien shouted and on hearing this, Queen Anne turned back and she saw Zuerien standing by King Edward who placed his hand on his chest and groaning in pains. She made her way towards them immediately half running."Edward!” She called and touched him but he hit her hand away."Do not lay your hands on me!""Really? Okay, then", she said and stood up."Mother.""You heard what your father said. I will make sure I don't touch him again. You there!” She said to the guards who were already running towards them. "Take His Majesty to his Chambers and call the court physician.""Okay, Queen."She turned to the King. "The court physician will treat you and I hope you get better", she said and walked out on him yet again that day.King Edward felt hurt that she left even though he was the one that told her not to touch
Aurora woke up to the sound of her alarm."Ohh! I can never like the sound of this alarm", she groaned. "I just hope I can sleep a bit more", she said but she knows better than to wake late. She has things to do so getting up early will be the best option. She heard her father's words from last night reminding her to practice archery.Groaning, she stood up and changed into her top bra and yoga pants. She cleaned her face and went to the gym downstairs. Since her father is an extremely rich man, they have almost all the gym equipment in the gym.After running endlessly on the running machine, raising the Olympics bell, doing countless press ups and practicing a little bit of archery, she went back to her room to have a refreshing bath. On getting out of the bathroom, she heard her phone ring. She checked the caller ID and saw that it was her best friend, Charlotte calling. Charlotte has been her friend since when they were still you
"Good morning, Prince Zuerien", a palace maid greeted Zuerien as he made his way to the dining hall."Good morning", he replied and entered.He saw his mother and his younger sister already seated on the table and ready to eat."Good morning, Mother. Sorry I'm late.""This is unusual. You are never late to the dining hall", Princess Leah said.He chuckled. "I could not sleep.""Why?! What is wrong?” Queen Anne said with concern."I have no idea.""Ohh! You should not stress yourself too much. Rest is essential.""Yes, Mother. Have you been to Father's chambers this morning?""I was with him throughout the night. He slept throughout."Prince Zuerien and Princess Leah exchanged glances and Princess Leah smiled."What is wrong with the both of you?” Queen Anne asked.
"Do you really think she wouldn't hate me because of what I did earlier?” Aurora asked her father as they were stocking the fridge with groceries."I already told you. She understands. Don't worry.""It's just. I don't want her to have the impression that I don't approve of the both of you."He moved closer to her and placed his hands on her shoulders, massaging them. "Relax, princess. Everything will be fine. Trust me." He laughed. "I'm just wondering when you begin to want to impress someone. As far as I know, you usually don't care if someone calls you a snub.""Come on, Dad. She is not just anyone. She is someone you like. So, I want to impress her.""Okay", he said and continued to arrange the groceries."I really hope she likes me.""She will." He closed the fridge. "Why don't we have a duel?""A duel? Really?""Yes. Are you s
Prince Zuerien woke up early and feeling really sad. Today was the day he was meant to pick up Lady Sophie. He was suddenly feeling headache at just the thought of getting married to her. He did his normal morning routine and put on his clothes.While still dressing up, he heard a knock on the door."Come in", he called out and the door opened revealing his mother, the Queen. "Good morning, Mother.""Good morning. How was the night?""It was fine", he lied. He didn't wanted to bother his mother about the headache he was feeling due to what was bound to happen today.She smiled. "You do not know how to lie. I know you are worried but I have a plan."He looked at his mother. "Plan? What plan?""You have to make her hate you.""I don't understand.""During her Saturday here, you have to make sure she hates you. I know the both of