Blake's Pov
The only place I could think of visiting was the hospital ,where father was. It was about two hours from the capital of New Orleans. Grace healing hospital in Greenville. Doctor Dante had suggested moving father there from the Medical Centre Hospital ,New Orleans, to avoid the media.The royal family knew how concerned the people were when it came to their King my father. He was loved by all and the news of his health could bring the whole country to a very sad moments. This was the reason why Dad had to be moved in order to hide his present condition from the people.New Orleans had a very great Media impact on the people and that was what we all feared the more. unlike Greenville where the media there was calm. New Orleans where the best in carrying news far and wide ,most times those news were fabricated lies ,although they had little atom of truths in them. We were not ready for such pressure from the media and the lies that came with their news this was why moving father was a better option for us to do.The Medical Centre Hospital, New Orleans was a government hospital owned by the State, while Grace healing hospital was Doctor Dante's privately owned hospital. This he suggested that his private hospital would help hide father's situation from the public.Doctor Dante was always at the Medical Centre Hospital which was were he worked as a senior hospital ,while he kept some junior Doctors at Grace healing hospital to over sea it for him while he's away.Doctor Dante has always been father's childhood friend ,their friendship had passed through a whole lot of challenges and shackles that life had brought their way, surprising they were able to pull through all the hardship and the difficulties and challenges they both had faced.when Doctor Dante first discovered father's condition we could all see the sadness in his eyes as he informed us that he wasn't too sure if dad will be able to pull through this moment , in fact he prepared our minds through whatsoever outcome that was going to have in the future.I could remember vividly the experiences Dad would always tell me he had with Dante while they both grew up, how they visited different clubs whenever he sneaked out of the palace while growing up and how the both of them went about their school work is together.Doctor Dante ended up becoming a doctor while Dad had focused on architecture but couldn't go any further because he had a whole country to rule. Dad made doctor Dante the senior directing officer of the Medical center Hospital in New Orleans because he was the most trusted of all and he felt he was the best for the job.Greenville was the only town were if father was admitted, the news of him being in coma won't be exposed to the public. I was the Prince of Greenville, a town father had given to me from birth and I regulated all the activities there , although I had never appeared on tv to the public.His Highness had this believe that the royal family should not be known at all. When technology improved in the country, there was a need for him to speak to the people he ruled through interviews and public speaking, which gave rise to the people getting to know what father looked like.Mother was always absent from all of father's interviews as father only made himself known to the media on tv. Every other thing that happened in the palace was left a secret , including my installation ceremony as crowned prince.Father believed that if he made the royal family known to everyone ,then alot of problems would arise and people would have the opportunity to Crip into our private lives and set lots of confusion and lies against us.He also didn't want external forces to know what we looked like, especially other near by countries , so as to make them ignorant of all our activities.I really wanted to see Dad and know how he was. The issue of selecting a wife was beginning to become a burden and I needed to let my heart out to him, even though I knew he wouldn't respond back to me because of his situation.I drove my black SUV , as I Crossed the bridge between New Orleans capital and Greenville. It was raining heavily and the storm made it very hard for me to see clearly.I watched my wiper wipe off the heavy raindrops which kept on descending on the car screen mercilessly.My phone kept ringing and I knew it must be from Veronica, she might have found out that I left the house the moment she came in. Khalifa , Flora's nanny always had a way of monitoring my movements in which she would always relate them back to Veronica. Picking up her calls was the last thing on my mind. She would end up asking were I was and might as well trail me down here.I was so careful not to drive too fast , the road was so slippery and any slightest mistake could cause an accident. I could remember about 6 years back ,when I drove out of the palace in so much anger in me. Mother had annoyed me with her consistent nagging for me to accept Veronica. I had to leave the house in so much anger and she kept calling me without my looking back. I got into the range Rover sports car which father had bought for me back then and hit the road to an unknown destination. I had no place in mind ,all that kept flashing in my mind was keep driving keep driving.I drove through the same road as now and it was raining heavily. The storms were so much but my anger made me unable to take the rightful precautions. I could remember checking my speedometer and noticing that it was already over 250. Soon I heard the horn of a trailer coming close, although it was dark because it was already late in the night, I could see the lights of the trailer and when I tried applying my brakes that was when I found out how lose they were. The trailer came closer and the more I tried putting the brakes the more I found out everything turned so uncontrollable for me. I managed to swivel the staring of the car so it doesn't have to collide with the uncoming trailer and that was when I found myself deep into the woods where the sports car kept on somersaulting countless times.Everything became blur and I couldn't recall what next happened, I woke up in the hospital a week later to find father staring at me with so much disappointment in his eyes. He punished me severely back then and ever since then I promised myself never to drive so fast again on the roads of New Orleans.Another call came in ,but this time it was from mother. Veronica must have told her that I wasn't picking up her calls that made her call. Veronica was so good at running her mouth and that was one of the reasons I had sworn to myself never to end up with her. Apart from the fact that she appeared so rude to me, I had caught her so many times treating the palace workers as if they were slaves and low lifes.If there was one thing I despised about people,it was those who felt they had it all when they treat others like trash and that was one thing Veronica was so good at. I had tried so many times to make mother see through her ,but I guess she couldn't understand that This lady was such a mess in attitude for the throne.The only reason I got to let her come close to me ,was for the sake of Flora our daughter. The court had said it was very adviceable that we stayed together at times as it would help our daughters mental health.Mother would be so mad that I had left without telling her, most importantly I left alone ,without my driver and right hand man James. It was 8 am and she was always worried when I was out of the house at such a time.I ignored all the calls from her and kept driving to the hospital, I could now see it from a distance. I horned at the gate which was locked and a security man rushed out to open it.After packing at the garage I took to the elevator which led me to the fifth floor where father was. I walked through the passage that led to the room he was when a familiar voice called from behind. I knew that someone who knew me very well had just seen me. Now my plans of staying away from home had just been proved abortive."Your majesty", the voice called out."Shit! , someone actually recognized me here", I said silently while turning with a slight smile." What brings you here your majesty", Sammie the palace chamberlain said."Be easy with the name Sammie", I said ,making him know that I didn't want to be known there."Oh I'm sorry Sir", he replied." Well I'm actually here to see a friend and you?", I asked." Uhmm.... , I came to see my brother , Doctor Smart. You know ever since you helped him get in contact with Doctor Dante he was posted here", Sammie said." Okay then Sammie. I have to go now. Do take care of yourself and let your seeing me here remain between the both of us", I said while he nodded as I left.I didn't want to let him know that His Highness was there ,the secret was between the royal family and Doctor Dante and we wanted it to remain that way. The country mustn't know that there king was unconscious.I was careful to ensure that I wasn't followed by Sammie after our conversation. I gently got to the private room where father was lying and gently opened the door.Dad laid down still. I could only watch him breath slowly without any movement. I tried not to cry, one of the lessons I got to learn as a crowned prince was never to cry out. I was meant to bear it all in my heart.I held back my tears which already made my eyes so teary. The heart was so full and as soon as I opened them to speak ,I found the tears rushing out. I couldn't believe father could get to this condition, where he fed through a pipe and had to depend on life support in order to live.I sat on the cushion next to his , holding his hands when I started speaking to him. He might not be able to talk, but I was sure he should be able to hear me.I told him how important he was to our lives and how much we've missed him since he became this way." Father , I'm counting on you to fight this, you are the king and you are the strongest man I know. Please fight this and get back on your feet", I said.I told him all the council had said and how it was difficult for me to get a wife so soon. I hoped that he could help me pray that I find someone special soon.After pouring my heart for so long I fell asleep on the cushion but got woken up around 6:30 am in the morning by a call from Flora.Even though I ignored everyone's call, there was no way I was going to ignore that of my daughter. I picked it up immediately, knowing the either mother or Veronica must have deviced to this means to reach me." Hello sweetie", I said." Good morning father. where have you been. We have all been worried", she said." Morning my love, father had a few things he wanted to take care of. I'm fine and will be back soon. Do take good care of yourself and prepare for school", I replied almost hanging up."Hello Blake, wher.....", I immediately recognized Veronica's voice and hanged up instantly.She's always to noisy about my movement, if only she knew how much I despised that from her. Well I didn't have to blame her ,it was equally my fault, although I rejected being with her ,so many times we ended up making out.She always makes herself irresistible so many times and that's why she always had her way back to me.The door slides open and Doctor Dante walks in with father's private nurses." Did you sleep here over the night?", he asked." Yes doctor I did", I replied." You don't have to be too worried about your His Highness, he is a strong man and he is fighting this back . I believe he'll respond to treatments soon", he said smiling." Same here Doctor Dante", I replied.He requested that I stepped out for a while ,as they had to examine father that morning. I walked to the veranda of father's room , where I could see the gate and other buildings close to the hospital.That early morning dew failing to my skin and the freshness of the cool breeze made me feel at peace with myself. Soon I caught the side view of a woman, and my heart stopped for a while.She was with another woman and they both were entering a taxi which had come into the hospital to pick them. Such a pretty woman I said to myself. I found myself crushing on her looks ,but aside that ,I just felt this sudden connection ,like there was more to this lady.Although I had no idea why she was in the hospital but my heart didn't stop racing as I thought of ways to approach her and get to know her." Rosie ,get in gently, so you don't hurt yourself" the other woman said.Her looks from the side captured the deepest part of my soul as I rushed out of the room where father was leaving doctor Dante and the rest confused. I got downstairs ,but the car was already gone.My heart sank and I felt I just lost something really huge!The whole of that day felt so crazy and sad to me, for the first time in a long while ,I felt attached to someone and now I couldn't even get close to her.How was I ever going to met her again. I only got to see her side view and I didn't know her name of who she was. Then I remembered Greenville was a little town and there was a little chance that we might meet each other some time again.Rose's PovI woke up very weak and sad, it was as if my legs could not carry my whole body. I didn't know why it seemed so, but I think it must have been as a result of the treatments that were administered to me at the hospital.I was also placed on some medications which I had to take at home after being discharged from the hospital. Sammie never helped me with the house chores since my return. He acted angry at the fact that my father was mad at him for his actions and wanted to take some actions against him.I wasn't the type who could manage staying under a dirty environment as I was allergic to dust and dirt. In my recovery state ,I had to do the house chores everyday.it was already the third day since my return and that morning I felt this general body pains more than the past few days. Sammie had not left Greenville ever since my return, I guess he wanted to stay around and be sure that I didn't get him reported to the authorities.He watched me pick up the vacuum cleaner as I
Sammie's PovI arrived the palace for my shift , I had left Greenville that morning. I was to be on duty at Her Highness's chambers that week. It was also important that I leave, so Rose could heal properly from the miscarriage which she had. I knew she would feel much relief if wasn't there, at least I had already instigated enough fear in her and her father and I was sure they wouldn't dare do anything otherwise.Unknown to them I actually had no evidence against her father's drug scandals . I had only heard about his doings in the past from people who lived around the neighborhood, but I hadn't any proof against them. Telling them that I have proves was one of the best ways to escape being jailed, of which they actually believed that I was going to take some actions which would put him behind bars and that was the reason why she immediately agreed to stop the divorce her father that wanted her to go for. I kept on laughing at their ignorance and stupidity, because I knew they had
Rose's PovWhenever Sharon got angry, I became my worst days, the loneliness and feeling that I had annoyed her was one thing I found had to go through. She would totally ignore my calls and that was very draining. The last time we quarreled she ended up showing up when I was down with fever. The most craziest thing was that the reason we always had to fight was all because of Sammie.Sammie was always the bone of contention ,and I wondered why this was always so. Sharon and I wouldn't fight over other serious things, because we tend to final find a way to sort things out, but when it came to Sammie, it was never so. I understood that she really didn't like him at all, she always told me she detested him so much, but I didn't like the idea that he was the reason we had to beef each other most times.Ever since Sharon left angrily, she had not been picking up my calls.I was so sure she was angry because I had refused to take actions against Sammie, as she had expected of me. I didn't te
Blake's PovGreenville looked very peaceful and homely for me. There wasn't much pressure felt here and most especially no mother and Veronica thrusting me up and down. I was for once in a long time very comfortable and felt so free minded and cool.Waking up everyday in the palace to mother's visit in my room and her telling me to take Veronica as wife was so sickening. Most times I wondered why she mounted so much pressure on me knowing fully well that I didn't want Veronica to be close to me .Flora was the only reason ,I had to condone her and put up with her behavior. There was no way I would refer to my daughter as a mistake, but it still doesn't eradicate the fact that I sincerely regretted that night when we had both been so drunk.If only we hadn't been close back then, just maybe Flora wouldn't have been made. Now Flora happened to be in my life, my most cherished and precious little girl ,who I would climb mountains for and defend with my last breath, yet she was still the l
Veronica's PovI had to tell Bianca what Sammie had told me. Blake was at Greenville and the only person who could have an idea on where exactly he was at Greenville was the queen. I wasn't so used to the old fashioned town ,as I always heard it was filled with lots of traditional people, so I never wanted to visit it my whole life.I knew the queen very well when it came to taking actions, she was one person Blake would never run away from if he happened to meet her. Blake always found it hard to turn her down and if he tried doing that ,it never ended well between them both as she was always very clingy.So I walked into her chambers that afternoon while she was having her usually body massage from the palace masseuse, a tall dark lanky young man who had the best magical hands ever. Although I wasn't too sure why she liked him for the job since the palace had so many other female masseuses that were ready to attend to her and also had strong hands for the job.She was the queen and I
Blake's PovI couldn't stop thinking of Rose and how she struck my heart when I met her at the restaurant and we got talking for the first time. She was such a sweet soul, very simple, nice and cool headed. Such a fine woman I thought almost all the time and I felt it would be cool if we actually had to meet each other again.Something deep inside told me that she was just that perfect somebody which I needed. Although I knew nothing about her, but I was willing to give it a trial, who knows things might just click up well between the both of us.I could only think about her , and it helped me do away with Moms and Veronica's visit, which wanted to drive me crazy, those two were something else. Here I was having something else that made me very happy as a man. I was quite happy the way I had handled their visit and told Veronica off, at least she would be so annoyed with me and would avoid me for sometime so I could get to know this pretty lady the more.After taking my evening shower
Rose's PovI had never gone out on a date before and here was the most romantic guy I had ever met asking me to go out with him. It was very hard for me to turn such an opportunity down. Sharon was against it because she knew I was already married to Sammie.Even though I knew that, I wanted to be loved and I wanted to have such feelings as being cared for, pampered and cherished. I knew if Sammie found out about it ,he was not going to spare me , but who would tell him? Sharon would never sow me out to an unlovable husband like Sammie, even though she knew what I was doing wasn't right. I this point I didn't even care if seeing Blake was right or wrong. For the first time , I felt that someone actually loved me and I had feelings for him too. All I wanted to do was to enjoy the moment and everything that came with it.I knew very well how mad Sammie would be,but it didn't move me now. I was surprised to see Blake and Sharon acting all nice towards each other, I couldn't really under
Sharon's PovIt's been a month since Rose started seeing the guy called Blake. I wasn't happy with whatever it was they were doing , although she looked very happy and satisfied with it. There was something about him which I could not get my hands around. I felt he wasn't bad ,but at same time I knew there was something fishy about him which we didn't know about.Rose was so blinded by her love for him that she failed to listen to me. So many times I urged her that we have him checked properly and be sure she wasn't making any mistakes at all. My dear friend was completely blinded by her love and tried picking up a fight with me whenever I brought up the topic.I looked through the window of my office and saw her being dropped off by Blake with a flashy car which he claimed belonged to his boss who he worked as a driver for. The happiness she had while she waved goodbye to him after alighting was one I was happy with ,but at same time scared of.Blake had no idea that Rose was a marrie