9. INTENTIONS

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Annette

She was worried that something would happen but nothing really happened.

In fact, the queen was very nice to her. She didn't do anything that seemed like she was testing her. It looked like she was genuinely worried for Annette.

Annette felt at peace after meeting her.

Her brothers were worried for her but they calmed down after she told them that the queen was very nice.

Her father remained silent the whole time.

She glanced at her father.

"Is there something wrong father?"

"No, nothing's wrong dear."

But she couldn't shake off the strange feeling that kept making her restless.

She had a hunch that something really big was gonna happen soon.

Aiden

He couldn't sleep. Whenever he closed his eyes, she came infront of his eyes.

He couldn't shake her off his mind. He couldn't stop thinking about her after what happened in the garden.

He couldn't focus on anything. Not even his work. She really had a deep impact on him.

He remembered her touch. His face turned red and he quickly washed his face. His face was still hot.

"What's happening to me?"

He mumbled to himself.

That night he slept while thinking about her.

(Morning)

Aiden woke up at the sound of someone knocking at the door.

He got up groggily and opened the door angrily.

"What's the matter?"

He said coldly.

The servant infront of him shivered at his angry state.

"H-his majesty the king has asked for you."

The servant managed to choke out.

"Tell him I'm coming after I get ready."

He shut the door angrily and called the servants angrily.

"You should act maturely infront of the king your highness. You can't afford to lose this deal."

"What the hell are you spouting Blake?? I'm the crown prince.....why would I even act immaturely??"

Blake frowned. He was one of the closest people of Aiden. They knew each other since they were kids and he was currently managing the affairs of Aiden's palace too.

He was his secretary.

After he got ready , Aiden made his way towards the main palace.

He greeted the king and got up.

"You look in high spirits today son. Did something good happen?"

His father offered him a seat. Aiden sat next to him.

His mother was also sitting there.

They were eating their breakfast and wanted Aiden to join them.

"What happened to the marriage candidates?"

His father started.

"Candidates??? As if. He's already proposed to Lady Annette Valentin."

When his mother said this , Aiden blushed a little and looked down.

His father was surprised.

"Really?!!!! You proposed to Asher's daughter?!!!!!!"

Aiden nodded sheepishly.

"Oh Lord!!!! You really are my son!!!!"

"What?!!!"

Aiden exclaimed.

"So you ..........don't have any problem with this proposal?"

He asked nervously.

"Of course not!!!! Asher's daughter is the perfect candidate for this position!!!"

He seemed genuinely happy. Aiden sighed in relief.

He had originally thought that his father would be angry at his sudden proposal and disapprove but he was surprisingly happy.

'Blake would be relieved if he was here.'

Aiden thought.

Blake had been especially nervous at the thought of the king getting angry with this proposal.

And he also knew that Aiden would marry Annette anyway even if his father wasn't happy.

That was the reason why he was stressed for a long time. He even reminded Aiden constantly that he had to be mature and respectful towards his father.

Obviously , Aiden would just make a face and tell him that he wasn't so stupid but Blake didn't believe him.

Now , there was no problem at all..

A sudden feeling of excitement took place of all the nervousness inside him.

He could finally be with her.

"I hope she's fine ,......that kid faced ALOT of problems after the garden incident."

His father sighed.

"She's fine. I met her yesterday , she looks like the spitting image of Selena."

His mother sighed too.

Aiden held her hand as a gesture to comfort her. He knew that his mother missed the duchess of Valentin , Lady Selena.

In fact, he remembered the duchess really well , since he saw her alot in his childhood.

Both women were like sisters.

Mia really missed her best friend who died in a mysterious accident when Annette was 10 years old.

Aiden was a few years older than her.

He was 13 years old at the time.

He still remembered the day the duchess died. His mother cried alot.  She was devastated.

And he knew she missed Selena dearly even to this day.

"How happy would she be to see her daughter getting married."

Queen Mia wiped a small tear that escaped her eye.

King Henry smiled sadly.

"She truly was a good mother."

His father said.

"By the way, I'm thinking of inviting Lady Annette to have tea with me."

His father started.

"Oh that's a lovely idea...... she's so cute!!!! You're not gonna believe how cute she is!!!!"..

His mother exclaimed excitedly.

"Oh really?!!!"

"Yeah!!!remember the time when she was little and she.........

Aiden excused himself as both of his parents started to talk about the little lady excitedly. Both of them adored Annette when she was a kid.

As she visited the palace with her mother , the king and queen would always be excited to meet the shy young lady.

His father even gifted her many things whenever he met her.

Unfortunately , they didn't meet often after her mother died...

He could understand why both of them were so excited.

Annette

She woke up late. As she went downstairs to have some breakfast , she heard her brothers and father  in the living room.

"Are you sure that it's from his majesty."

Aaron was saying.

"Of course I am!!! The damn seal is the proof!!!!!"

Arlen shouted.

"Well.....is it even for her???? It could be for father....."

Aaron exclaimed.

"Both of you.....calm down."

Her father said , coming between the two brothers who were about to fight each other.

"Aaron , it's for Annette."

Arlen said.

"Her name is written on it!!!!"

Arlen shouted again.

Annette knocked the door with trembling hands.

Arlen opened the door and opened his mouth to say something angrily but shut his mouth when he saw Annette standing nervously at the door.

"I-....."

She started.

........
(TBC)

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