Chapter 42

Luhence's POV
N-no!
You got to be kidding me!
She can't be the last ....
My lips parted in awe on how she walks gracefully and full confidence towards her throne with that beaufiful gown that gives her pale skin a glowing look. The way she sit and roamed her eyes around the area, was different from my lady. It was blank and deadly.
No!
She's not my lady!
I continue staring at her gorgeous appearance. To her perfect messy bun into the shinning crown that made of silver and diamonds down to her gray gown that hug her waist as if it was a second skin. To her tall stature because of the heels she's wearing right now.
She's indeed a Queen!
Too far from my lady. I can't believe this! Does she have a twin? If yes. Then she's a princess ?!
My eyes narrowed when he started to speak and only my lady had that voice though it was firm and cold. I knew she was her! How the hell did she become the Queen of Ihmapuleya ?!
'DAMN! So I'm secretly dating my supposed to be bride all along? How rude destiny is! '
"Supposed to be bride?" I whisper
How ridiculous is that? I wanted to marry my lady yet Im refusing her at the same time. Destiny really made a great game between us.
I stared at my lady with a soft smile on my face. It's been a while since I saw her and I can tell that I badly wanted to hug and kiss her. I miss her so much. So much that it keeps me awake these past few days since our split. My assumptions on her as a princess was true. She actually exceeds my expection when I thought of her as princess.
Before, Im wishing her to be just like us and looking at her now. It's too unreal to believe. She's not just a princess but she's a fricking Queen! And I'm supposed to marry her and make her my wife. To make her as the mother of my children someday.
"She's so beautiful," I heard my father's voice
"Indeed," Without cutting my gaze on her
I feel my father pat my shoulder making me look at him. There's a malicious grin on his face and I knew what that means.
"Are you still going to back out my son?" He asks
I looked back at her, then her eyes met mine. I see her froze on her spot probably shocking her.
"Never Dad because she's mine. My heart proves it,"
(A/n: I'm using her real from now on so you don't get confused haha. Elvyra was now Samara. Enjoy reading)
Samara's POV
My ass was already hurting from the long sitting but I remained seated. After a few greetings to various powerful people, I decided to just sit there first while watching them celebrate.
Earlier, when I stood up, I could clearly see their admiration for how I spoke up front. I know many wonder how and when I was found but I did not give an answer or even a hint.
When I was completely bored. I was thinking of going to Lily so I looked around the whole time my eyes hit the person I didn"t expect to see yet. I couldn't hide my shock when I saw him again after a few weeks. I was suddenly nervous.
'What is he doing here? !!
My shocked stare remained until he smiled affectionately but sadness and longing could be seen in his eyes. My chest heaved. It"s been a long time since I saw him and there"s no doubt that I miss him but remembering how we end up, I tried to forget how I felt about him. I averted my eyes then looked again for Lily or maybe Lady Son around and when I saw Lily, I motioned for a soldier to send her.
"I had to tell you something!" Lily seemed alarmed
I took a deep breath then stood up. A few looked at us but quickly returned to what they were doing. We entered the balcony and then two soldiers closed the door which was large enough to give us privacy. I sighed again then clung to the wooden railing of the balcony.
"I-I saw Nash before! How did he get in here Vy ?! When we saw each other before, we were both shocked! I-I don't know what to do so ... so ....,"
I frowned at him, "What did you do Ly?" I wonder question
He tried to smile, "I-I'm confused so I didn't mean to .... send him to the..soldiers,"
My jaw dropped at what he did, "Ly !! What did you do! You could be damned for imprisoning him if he didn't do anything bad to you! We don't even know them! What if they come from a well -known family or they are a prin ----, "I suddenly fell silent when Luhence entered my mind
Is he also a prince?
I shook my head, "I'll do it my way. Okay?" I took a deep breath
The two soldiers opened the door and went out. Ly just followed me as I headed to General William's seat. When they saw me approaching, they quickly stood up and bowed.
"What can I do for you, your highness?" He asked politely
"Let's talk to my office. It's urgent," I said in an authoritative voice
I turned around and without a second thought around entered the door in the middle of the ballroom and proceeded to my room where I was performing my duty. When the door closed. I turned to General William and Lily,
"What's happening, your highness?" William
I took a deep breath, "There's a man from the party that's currently incarcerated right now. Bring him here so no one can see you. His name was Nash," I ordered.
I know he was surprised but he quietly followed then came out. This night was the coronation of me as the next Queen and it looks like it will be destroyed tonight. When they find out that Lily has imprisoned a man who has done nothing wrong to her. Chances are good that he is thought to be rude and abusive of power, he can afford to be banished far away!
And I will not let that happen!
A few minutes later the door opened and Nash entered as if he had seen a ghost in panic.
"L-lady Vy? What are you ....,"
"Leave us first, General William. Watch what's going on inside. We can't be trusted tonight," I stared at Nash. "I'm just going to finish something,"
He bowed slightly before standing up straight again, "Yes your majesty,"
"Who are you? Why the hell you're exactly doing here?" Nash
I took a deep breath then said, "I am the next Queen of Ihmapuleya and tonight I will be crowned," I stare at him "I called you here to personally say my apologies to what my cousin did. She was just shocked,"
"Queen?" He quickly straightened us up and apologized. "I'm sorry for acting that way, your highness. I don't know that you're the Queen,"
"You are too shocked so you don't notice the crown in my head but it's okay,"
"I understand that you're sorry for your cousin's behavior but, sorry your highness. I won't accept your apologize because I highly believed that Princess Lily, was responsible for that. So she must say sorry to me not you," Nash
I saw the irritation on Lily's face so I widened her eyes. Later he suddenly fights Nash. More mess. Hays!
"Is that all?" I will ask
"And please, give me permission to date her in just one day, Lady Elvyra," Nash
I stopped laughing when I saw Nash's face. It looks like someone is planning something and it also looks like he won't do anything bad to Lily. So ...
"Go ahead then. Just take care the Princess of Ihmapuleya. Take this as an apology for that untolerable manner. Excuse me,"
I couldn't wait for Lily to complain and I left the room. Some soldiers and maids followed me. I have to go back right away to end this party. I still have a lot to do.
And that will bring down the plague in this kingdom!
"They're going to pay what he did to my family," I whisper
Grandpa greeted me as soon as I entered. He was with an old man in his fancy clothes. It smiled broadly.
"It's been a long time Princess! It's an honor for us to be invited in your grand coronation," the man said.
"Same here. I greatly appreciated your presence here ....?" I ask a question
"I am the King of Filifia and let me introduce you to my son. The next king,"
We looked at the man who had just arrived at the same time and when I saw the whole of him. I stiffened in my stance.
"Luhence Dwight Emmerson II, Queen Samara. Your fiancè,"
F-fiancé.

Samara's POV
This can't happen!
"What are you saying?" I frowned at the question
He turned to Grandpa and asked in surprise, "You didn't tell her already?"
"My apologies King Luhence," I raised my hair as he called Lu — Dwight's father "We forgot to tell her about it. We are too busy training and preparing the princess in becoming a Queen," Grandpa
Luhence's father just smiled then turned, "It's okay but I'm still looking forward to it Queen Samara. We waited this for years,"
I can't look at Dwight properly. All my training is about hiding emotions. Disappears when he is in front of me. I couldn"t help but be nervous.
"Well. I'm overwhelmed. I don't know that I had a very beautiful fiancè King Fernan. You're beyond gorgeous tonight my Queen,"
None of my own turned to him and our gazes locked. I want to repent but it's too late. I couldn't even take my gaze away from his blue eyes. Then he smiled. Like before. As if nothing had happened.
"Im very sure you two can produce the most beautiful babies among other kingdoms!" Aunt Liana said kindly that I was shocked
Babies?
My cheeks got hot so I averted my gaze. They invited us to sit at a large table and deliberately set Dwight next to me. My face was blank and I remained silent despite their conversation. I finished eating when Dwight spoke which stopped everyone especially me
"May I have this dance my Queen?"
I feel like I'm crazy there just staring at him. If he hadn"t already touched my hand I would have remained sitting there while staring at him. Embarrassing! He took me to the center where some were dancing to melodious music. I shuddered when I felt him touch both of my waists. I had no choice but to put my two hands on his shoulders.
With eyes locked we swayed in the romantic music engulfying the whole area. Being those close to him makes me heart beats wilder inside my chest. While dancing to music. I could see the sadness on his face.
"I'm sorry my lady blue," my heart raced "I didn't tell you about Princess Christine because I don't want you to go away. I became selfish and I'm really sorry. Forgive my lady,"
I could see the pain in his eyes but my expression remained blank "Prince Dwight," he was stunned.
I went on to say, "I can forgive you but I can't marry you,"
Luhence's POV
'I can't marry you'
Four simple words
It was just words but it tear my heart into pieces. I stopped swaying to the music and just stare at her. My hand automatically dropped from holding her because of pain and disappointment.
She doesn't want to marry me?
Why?
Is it because I lied?
But I say sorry?
"Don't do this to me my lady. You're killing me," I said in a low voice, my heart breaking
He averted his eyes and I felt unwanted. For the first time in my life. I feel worthless. I felt insecured. What's wrong with me? Do I caused her too much pain because of lying? What?
"I-I don't understand my lady .... I love you and I fully aware of my mistake but ..... why can't you just marry me? Don't you love?" I trailed off me
My face become void of emotion when I realized something. I saw her froze, "I remember. You never love me,"
"D-Dwight—,"
I don't want came into me but I had these feelings urging me to kissed her. Maybe because Im hoping that if I did this. She'll realize she loved me and take the words back but I assumed wrong. She didn't respond to the kiss and it hurts as f-ck!
I pulled away from her, "I'll see you some other time Queen Samara,"
Samara's POV
The weight of my chest as Dwight left me in the middle. I know I hurt him but I have to do that. I love her. But Ihmapuleya needs me now. I don't want to get married and rely on him for the trouble of the kingdom. This is my turn to raise my country and I'll do it by myself.
I went back to my seat and remained silent despite their happy stares and stories. Until someone approached us, Lady Son, with a serious face. He approached me then whispered.
"Your Majesty Zairo is in your office," Lady Son
I stood up and formally said goodbye to them then went to the office. I stopped in front of the door and then two soldiers opened it. He stood up quickly and bowed slightly when I went inside. I didn't flinch any more and he immediately asked.
"What did you find out?"
His harmfree face turned blank and cold, "Minister Costomo was stealing millions every month in the palace and he'd been doing this since King Magnus died. They're illegally accepting trades and making business transactions allowing some businessmen to build their company where some poor people live in exchange of money. Because it was affecting the kingdom's finance, it was consider stealing. Not just that, because it was illegal, they were able to evict the people living on the land where they would build the business, meaning to say my majesty, there have been a lot of people who are homeless because they don't have a good job that can support them and can't earn money to rent even an apartment, "
Intense anger enveloped me. How can he do such things? I want to punish him! Choke! But I need to calm down. I turned around and closed my eyes to calm myself. Maybe that"s what I could do to him when I couldn"t control myself. It'll be a total scandal since I'm celebrating my coronation tonight.
"What are we going to do, my majesty?" Zairo
"He needs warning Zairo. A horrendous one," I calmly answer
"What is that supposed to mean my majesty?" Zairo
"You'll see Zairo," You'll see how I'll make them suffer in the expulsion of the people of Ihmapuleya
"If that so. Call me, your highness. I'll provide everything you without hesitation," Zairo
I nodded to him, "You can go right away. It's too late at night. Maybe you'll be the one to do it. Just give me all the names of those illegal businessmen and I'll take care of it. All you have to do is take care of it. to spy Costomo for awhile cause I will take action tomorrow, "
He half smile, "You're a very ideal Queen, your highness. You always put other people first before yourself,"
I smiled at him, "It's my job Zairo and I love helping them,"
He stood up then bowed slightly and said goodbye. Intense silence enveloped me. Suddenly Dwight entered my mind. I sighed. I want to hug him. Say I love him and everything is okay but something is holding me back.
Maybe that's the call of duty. I know that I will not be able to carry out my leadership well if we get married right away, especially since I have just been installed on the throne. I'm just starting to fix Ihmapuleya and I have a lot of dangerous things to do and dragging Dwight to this mess won't do any good.
He will only ruin marrying me
So even though I love him, I have to let him go.
With the amount of trouble going through my mind and at the party I felt exhausted. I sighed in tiredness. I approached the door then went out. I acted well but Lady Son knew me too much to convince her.
"You'd better rest, Your Majesty. I know you're tired of what happened today," Lady son
"It's still good. I have a lot more important things to do tomorrow,"
Just like surprising Minister Costomo
I was walking towards my room when I saw Dwight snorting. His gaze was blank on me but when he saw Lady son as well as the other maids and soldiers, he smiled as if he was okay.
They bowed when they saw Dwight, "Good evening Prince Night,"
"Same here lady son. It's good to see you again,"
I was stunned. Will they meet? But how?
"How did you meet?" I can't grind the question
"You see, my lady, we haven't been born yet. They have already agreed to marry us. Your father and my father were good friends. They want their kingdoms to unite but that didn't happen. I'd been visiting Ihmapuleya hoping that they already find you but I stopped lately because they decided to marry Princess Christine instead of you, "he explained
Ly is right. It was an arrange marriage. No feelings involved. But why? During those times I didn't know who I was. He knew he was going to get married and disobeying the command was subject to severe punishment. Why? Does he love me so much that he forgets his responsibilities to me?
I felt guilt. I realized that Luhence had already done a lot for me but the three words he wanted to hear. I didn't even do it. But this is not the right time to admit to him.
"Can I talk to you my lady?" He asked weakly
I could feel Lady son's gaze on me and I knew he could see that there was something different between the two of us. I ignored what he was thinking and nodded at Luhence.
"In my room,"
I frowned as he stopped slightly when he walked with me until we reached my room and entered there. Because I am comfortable in his presence. I took the crown on my head, laid it on the vanity table and removed my hair from the messy bun.
"I love you,"
My heart automatically increased its normal beats as I heard those words from him again. I looked at him and only then did I realize that we were so close. Our eyes met and I instantly felt lost.
"I love you so much that I don't want to let you go anymore though it hurts as hell. But I what can I do? If letting you go mean happiness to you. Im willing to do it my lady. Just tell me , "
My heart broke. My chest tightened when I saw how he was hurt because he himself uttered words.
"Luhence ....,"
I cant think a words to say. Im speechless, hurt and guilty. I want him to stay by my side. I want to be with him. I want to erase the sadness and bitterness in his eyes. But he doesn't want to be ruined and that should dominate me.
But can I also see him hurt?
I averted my eyes as I could no longer bear his stare. No. I have to stand for this. When I show even a little love. I know he won't leave my side and that can't happen!
Because he will be damned until I fix the mess!
"I'm sorry," I whispered softly
I gritted my teeth to stop my tears to fall out from my eyes when a single drop of tear fell from his. Im so sorry Luhence. Forgive me but this is the right thing to do right now.
"It hurts my lady," he muttered
I can't think of any other way to get rid of the pain he's feeling now, "Hurt me then Luhence. To make it ev—,"
"I'm sorry my lady but I don't hurt woman. I'd never hurt one before because my mother taught me to love and respect them. I can never hurt you lady blue because you are not just a woman. You are my life, "He averted his eyes." But my life wants nothing from me, "
"Then do anything to make it even. Because I have no other idea how to get rid of the disease,"
He looked back at me and I saw his cheeks were very wet. That"s all I knew. Men are better able to hide their emotions than our women but from what I see now in Luhence. Not all of them. And it hurts me too much to see him like this because he won't cry if he doesn't hurt too much. And that pain was caused by me.
"Don't push me away. Let me see you because I don't know what will happen to me if you forbid me to see or talk to you. Don't kill me my lady..cause Im already dying,"
I nodded to him, "You know I wouldn't do that," I asked weakly
There's a sign of relief in his eyes and that's enough for me to make sure that he'll be okay. My eyes automatically closed as he caressed my face. In less than a minute I felt his warm kisses that I'm not sure I'll taste again.
"This isn't a goodbye my lady blue,"