12. DREAMS

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Aiden

When he returned back to his castle , he was informed that his father had called for him.

He quickly went to the main palace.

"You called for me father?"

He said as he bowed respectfully.

The king had somehow managed to convince him to call him "father" instead of "your majesty"

"Why did you choose Miss Valentin as the crown princess Aiden?"

Aiden froze for a second.

"I didn't  , at first. (Sighs) But she told me she saw me in her dreams (he looked at his father) , you know what that means."

His father's eyes widened for a moment.

"This means....."

"Yes."

Aiden confirmed.

"It was true."

No one said a word for a while. The room was filled with heavy silence until the doors suddenly opened and the queen barged in.

"I was looking for you Aiden!"

She exclaimed when she finally saw her son.

"What happened mother?"

He said , bewildered by her sudden entrance.

"Did you forget about the ball?! You need to be fitted for your suit. Now come with me!"

She said as she dragged him to the door.

Once she reached the door , she stopped and looked back.

"I suppose the "king" had also forgotten about the ball since he didn't prepare for his clothes too."

Her voice was cold and his father started laughing nervously.

"Haha , my queen , how could I forget about such a joyous occasion!! I just wanted to prepare for my suit with you!."

"I HAVE ALREADY DONE THE FITTING FOR MY DRESS!!"

She snapped and dragged Aiden out. Meanwhile his father kept calling for her from the room.

"Mother."

He chuckled nervously.

She didn't respond. He called her again but she was in her own thoughts.

"Mother!"

He shouted.

She jumped at the sudden voice. She glared at Aiden and slapped his arm angrily.

"How can you address me like that??!!"

"Well , you weren't listening."

He said as he chuckled nervously.

Mia glared at him.

"What is it?"

"Nothing. Just wanted your attention."

He mumbled.

His mother glared at him and slapped him again.

"Ouch!!"

.....

Annette

She got ready anxiously.

She still couldn't process what had happened in her life all of a sudden.

First she got too drunk at a party , saw the man in her dreams , followed the man of her dreams , even cursed infront of him!!! , Ended up fainting in his arms , woke up next to him , and found out he was the crown prince!!!!!!

She sighed.

Then he mysteriously "proposed" to her!!! , And she accepted!!!!!!!

Annette fell back on her mind and groaned. She glared at the carriage outside the mansion , apparently 'waiting for her'

She rolled her eyes.

"Are you ready milady?"

A maid came in the room and bowed respectfully.

"Hmm... Yeah I'm ready."

Annette frowned as she got up and went downstairs with the maid behind her.

"Really?"

She glanced at her family waiting patiently for her near the stairs.

"Why are you always standing here?"

She furrowed her brows.

"Because it's fun to see you nervous ... Hehe."

Arlen said as he put a finger between her brows so that she could stop furrowing them.

She slapped his hand away.

"Brother!!!!"

She pouted.

"Awwwww my sister!!!!"

Arlen fake cried as he hugged her and patted her back.

"Trust me , you can IMPRESS the KING!!!!!"

He shouted and she pushed him away and glared at him , fixing her dress.

"You'll regret your actions."

She pointed a finger at him and went on ahead.

All of them sighed as they saw her go away.

.....

She sighed again as she entered the carriage.

She was riding ALOT of these royal carriages these days.

Annette  sweat dropped.

......

They had finally reached the main palace.

Annette got out with the help of the king's attendant.

He took her straight to the garden where the king was waiting for her.

The king stood up excitedly when he saw her coming to the garden.

"Oh my!!!! You've grown sooo much!!!!!."

He said as he smiled at her who was looking at him , surprised at his cheerful behavior.

A wave of relief washed over her and she released a breath she didn't know she was holding.

The king  quickly waved his attendants to go away and ushered her to sit beside him.

She sat beside him quietly.

"You really are the spitting image of your mother."

He started.

She looked shocked at his words.

"You knew my mother?"

She asked as she quickly realized her words and covered her mouth , embarrassed at her sudden behavior.

King Henry chuckled.

"You came here frequently with her when you were a kid , you were such a cute child back then , but you always shyed away from me."

He pouted as he remembered the times when he used to gift her different things and she would peek at him from behind her mother and quickly blush when she met his eyes.

He adored her so much that he even talked to Asher that he wanted her to live in the palace.

Of course , Asher being the way he was , shouted at him and rejected the idea although it was just a joke.

Asher always bragged about his cute daughter while Henry just grumbled because he was jealous that he didn't have a daughter.

Annette chuckled at his words which took him back to reality.

"Oh my!!! I'm so sorry!!! I- it's just so funny!! You even pouted!!"

She chuckled as tears formed in her eyes. She wiped them as she regained her composure.

"You've changed dear , I'm glad you're not too shy anymore , you needed that confidence."

Henry smiled at her and she returned the gesture.

"You're really kind and warm."

She said shyly.

"Just like my father , although he's just emotionless most of the time."

She added.

Henry looked at her for a few seconds before bursting into laughter.

"Haha Asher , he's the same isn't he? The emotionless man....have you ever seen him smile?"

He leaned closer and this time it was her turn to laugh.

"I did!!! He's my father after all!!"

They spent the evening joking around. Annette had alot of fun with the king. He was so easy to talk to.

He was really familiar too. And they got much closer than before.

"I'm glad you became my daughter in law. I always wanted a daughter , specially after meeting you , I was so jealous of Asher whenever he bragged about you , you were such a cute thing back then , you've bloomed beautifully my child! , I'm so glad I got you as my daughter."

He smiled warmly at her. They were walking side by side.

Annette's eyes filled with warm tears and she threw her arms around him.

"Oh my!!! Still so emotional huh??"

He teased her as he embraced her back and caressed her as she sniffed silently in his arms.

He had convinced her somehow that she could treat him like a father not as a king and she had agreed reluctantly.

"You're so nice to me. Like you're my father too...... I'm...., I'm so happy!! You're the best father I could have asked for!!"

She wiped her eyes as she stood up straight in front of her.

He smiled and poked her forehead lightly.

"Stay blessed my child. I'm looking forward to your training dear."

He caressed her head and they walked out of the garden as they made their way to the main palace.

Walking side by side as both of them laughed and joked with each other..

"Father!!!"

A voice came from behind them as Aiden came running towards them.

Annette quickly turned around , not wanting to meet his eyes.

"(Panting) father...haaaa."

He panted as he caught his breath.

"What's the matter son? Why the sudden sprint to see me?"

His father asked mischievously.

Annette's cheeks turned bright red as Aiden glanced at her. Looking up and down as he took in her appearance.

She was wearing the dress he had chosen.

He smirked as she turned away slightly. Clinging to his father as she refused to meet his eyes.

His father smirked as he saw Aiden looking at Annette.

Aiden stood up straight and glanced at Annette before turning to face his father.

"I was wondering about the training of the crown princess. Blake's been driving me crazy saying that there isn't much time left because it's Miss Valentin's coming of age ceremony soon."

"Hmm."

His father considered his words for a moment before turning to Annette and smiling at her.

"I'll do whatever you say my dear."

"I don't have any objections Daddy!!"

He had ALSO forced her to call him 'daddy'.

Annette said as she grinned at the king who chuckled at her.

Aiden looked at the both of them , still dumbstruck at what had happened.

"You.....when did you both get so close.....and since when did you start calling him 'daddy'."

He crossed his arms as his father smirked.

"Just now!!"

His father winked at him before dragging Annette away.

"Now dear!! I want to show you the place where your palace will be!!!"

He said excitedly.

"I don't need one!! I'm perfectly fine!! You don't have to do anything!!"

Annette sighed.

"Nonsense!! I will do EVERYTHING and ANYTHING for my daughter!!"

He said , determined.

Annette face palmed.

.......
(TBC)

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