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William's P.O.V

I sat silently enjoying the lingering burn of the rich brown liquid as it glided down my throat allowing my tense muscles to relax allowing me to enjoy a deep sense of contentment in that precise moment. My eyelids gently covered my tired eyes painting my world black as I cherished the peace I'd managed to create in the moment.

"It's pretty early for a drink don't you think?" My father's gruff voice quarried causing my eyes to snap open falling on his frail frame which now stood directly in front of me.

"No I don't. The bottle doesn't indicate a specific time it should be consumed father." I bit back quickly dropping my eyes to the polished marble floors instead of his dull green orbs which gazed into mine.

"Look at me William." He whispered causing me to groan internally.

"I'm in no mood to have one of your talks Sergio you've made it quite clear that you aren't going to tell me about my parents which leaves us with nothing to talk about. It just leaves  your illegitimate son to run a country nobody thinks he has the right to run anymore! I have enough on my plate as it is I don't need you adding anything else there's only so much a man could take." I growled frustratedly knocking paperwork off my desk my mind clouding over once more with its usual worry.

"I understand son." He cooed successfully pissing me off something I would admit wasn't very hard to do lately.

For at least twenty  hours of the day I feel as though I'm drowning in the colorless gas I needed to stay alive. I spent every waking minute of my day haunted by my anxiety. It didn't help that I was not short of things I needed to be worried about like the fact that I had no idea who my biological parents were. The murmurs about the illegitimate man who now sat on the throne. The fact that my adoptive "mother" and a man who constantly professes his love to the woman I once called my wife were behind the attempt to assassinate me. I felt completely powerless and insignificant constantly and knew that there was no way out of the mess my life had become.

"Don't call me that! Do you even realize the magnitude of this situation? I have a meeting with the council next week about my position and I'm pretty sure they're going to suggest that I step down. I've lost everything and I honestly could care less about any of this all I want to know is where I came from. Who am I? Because I'm pretty lost yet you choose to be selfish and not tell me what I have a right to know." I said finally looking up at him flinching when I saw how pale his once tanned skin now was.

"You have always fought for what you wanted William and I've always been proud of you for that." He said smiling softy before taking a seat in one of the chairs in front of my desk. "You're mother's name was Anna your father's name was Prince Sergio Nardovino at the time. You're mother was my world. My soulmate and I let her go because I was a coward and I've regretted my decision every second since I've made it. The lies that I made your life all for power and status which are both things which lack the ability of  keeping you happy. You clearly got your strong will from your mother and that's what makes you such a good King. I know that and so does your country the council only wants to talk to you because you opened your big mouth and said you were an orphan. Exposing unreliable information you got from your crazy power hungry step mother to a crowd of reporters." He grumbled playfully glaring at me. His words caused me to relax for the first time in weeks  somewhat. I knew that my problems were far from over and though I wasn't sure why I was being this trusting when my father had done nothing but lie to me I found myself accepting his words allowing it to hush the barrage of thoughts that swirled in my mind.

"You have nothing to worry about a simple DNA test would fix your council problem. Now for the real problem.Why is my grandchild not in the palace?" He asked folding his arms over his chest like a spoilt child.

"She's with her mother father you know this." I answered the familiar uncomfortable ache returning in my chest at the reminder of my new freedom per say.

"It wasn't even your signature William we all know Milla forged the documents so why are you and Amora  being so difficult." He grumbled leaning forward in his seat a clear sign that he wanted to hear my reason behind my actions but unlike the countless times he asked the question this time I did have a answer.

"I'm tired of fighting for somebody who clearly doesn't cherish what we have or had. Maybe it's better this way." I explained in a flat tone ensuring that my voice and face were void of any emotion.

"Just you and your Whiskey is somehow better than your family? And you're okay with playing into whatever game Milla wanted to play by giving her exactly what she wanted... that's interesting." He mumbled laughing before standing to his full height gold cane in hand. "I should also add that when you asked she wasn't allowed to speak the truth due to a contract but she'll be glad to talk you about it now. Just know she  refused to leave you and made sure that you were always happy. We both know that you've always seen her for what she truly is to you." He said winking before leavening my office.

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FLASHBACK

Walking into the kitchen I found her exactly where I left her a few minutes ago with her back pressed to the sleek surface of the counter and her chocolate orbs fixed intently on the wooden floor which laid below her bare feet allowing a few dark tendrils to frame her face. Remaining silent I allowed my eyes to drink up her appearance memorizing every detail knowing fully well that she felt my gaze on her.

"How are you feeling?" She asked peeking up at me from under her thick eye lashes causing my  frown to deepen at the ridiculous question. Was I supposed to be happy after waking up from surgery to find out that: (1) My mother hired my wife's lover to kill me and (2) My wife signed divorce papers while I was fighting for my life?

"I'm okay." I answered in a clipped voice closing the distance between our bodies using my index finger to lift her chin forcing her to look directly into my eyes for once allowing my emotions to show not making an effort to hide them because the truth was I was tired of acting like nothing affected me. Exhausted actually.

"I'm sorry." She whispered pulling away from my touch her brown eyes glossing over as they peered into my darkened ones which shined bright with hurt and silent anger at our current situation.

"Sorry for what leaving or signing the divorce papers?" I grunted glaring at her trying desperately to keep my anger at bay.

"You allowed me to leave William what was I supposed to think when I got the papers?" She asked returning my glare causing my fight to stay calm to intensify at the realization that once again I was the one she chose to blame for her decisions even while unconscious I somehow was at fault.

"I allowed you to leave to come here Amora. This was the place we first made a home. We both needed space to think things through because we have a tendency to say and do foolish things in the heat of the moment. I wasn't giving up on us I was simply trying to be responsible and respectful and yet somehow it still managed to end catastrophic." I explained calmly although I was anything but. Sticking my hand into my suite pocket I pulled out one of the folded pieces of paper  unfolding it to reveal the document that landed us here. "That's not even my signature it looks as though a six year old signed it with a black Sharpie but you didn't care it was easier for you to give up on us when I needed you most. If things would've worked out in your favor I would be dead and you would be with what's his name?" I snarled glaring at her name signed carelessly across the dotted line and mine which in all honestly didn't look like a six year old's handwriting but a pretty good forged signature. I guess I was just hurt that she would one think that I would want to get a divorce and two the fact that she signed the papers without any questions or a fight successfully breaking my barely  functioning heart with her careless actions.

"I signed it because I thought it was what you wanted William. For all it's worth I'm sorry." She whispered her caramel cheeks now stained with a damp salty stream making what I was about to do even harder than it originally was. Pushing aside the naive part of me that wanted to forget about it and forgive her putting all of this behind us. Hold her in my arms all night whispering sweet nothings into her ear in hopes of making her feel better like I did so many times in the past. In my better judgement I allowed my brain to do the talking instead of my battered confused heart.

"It's okay really I just want you to sign this for me." I said almost robotically once again voiding my features and voice of any emotion as I took the paper out of my pocket handing it over to her with a pen.

"What is this?" She asked even though we both knew that she could read and understand the simple words printed onto the sheet of paper she held in her now shaking hands.

"Amora just sign the bloody paper you didn't have a problem doing it while I was recovering from surgery the only difference is this time the divorce would be valid and of course I would know about it." I grumbled glaring at her features which plainly held hurt and shock. Deep down a part of me silently hoped that she would protest saying some sappy shit about us working through this but once again she did the complete opposite of what I hoped, she did exactly what I prayed she would not.

"Fine." She spat scribbling her name across the dotted line for the second time officially ruining what I've been fighting to salvage between us and in that exact moment I wondered if what we had was a complete lie from the beginning.

END OF FLASHBACK!

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Amora's P.O.V

The irritating chime of the doorbell echoed through the quiet house as I lazily marched over to the large wooden doors knowing fully well that an equally irritating person was behind the redundant chiming and knocking.

"Sophia is still napping!" I seethed glaring up at his features which held a smirk he did nothing to hide.

"I'll apologize to my Princess when I see her." He said shrugging before brushing past me and walking into the house.

"You aren't supposed to be here until one." I said refocusing my glare on the man who stood in a navy blue suit before me his intense oceanic pools blatantly roaming over my body which was cladded in a simple white sundress that stopped mid thigh.

"It is my house after all Amora I would like to believe that I could come and go at whatever time I want without you complaining especially now that we're divorced and all." He spat his words thickly coated in sarcasm earning himself a frustrated sigh at the mention of our divorce. A word we seemed to be unable to have a proper conversation without it popping up. A mistake I admittedly made but clearly it seems to benefited William seeing that he's done nothing but rub his freedom in my face plus he looks happier than I've ever seen him especially today.

"Where's Dora?" He asked after a long pause his lips holding a small smile on its pink flesh one I've never seen before.

"Supermarket." I answered shortly earning myself a glare which was cut short when Sophia's soft cries filled the air. Quickly running off to her nursery I scooped her up into my arms causing her cries to cease as she snuggled further into my embrace.

"Your daddy's here." I cooed  trying desperately to keep the blue eyed  man out of my thoughts knowing fully well that I needed to move on. Reentering the kitchen I stopped in my tracks tightening my hold on my daughter who played with my curly hair that fell against my shoulders.

0Who is that?" I asked in a calm voice even though I could already feel the venom slowly seeping into my bloodstream as I looked at the slim brown skinned woman who stood in his arms smiling warmly at me.

"Becky my girlfriend." He answered shortly planting a lingering kiss on her cheek setting off  a messy concoction of emotions all in the undeniable scarlet color that clung to my heart; jealousy.

"Can I get my daughter so I could be on my way?" He asked raising a dark eyebrow at me almost daringly, a silent dare I was more than willing to take. There was no way in hell I was going to allow my child to be around any of his ...flings.

"May I."

"Dada!" Sophia squealed stretching her short arms to him cutting my sentence short due to utter shock and the blissful feeling of pride that washed over me. Shock that unfortunately after weeks of cooing the word mama she decided to call out to him instead and pride that my daughter said her first words and that her father and I were both there to witness it.

"Yes princess I'm your Dada!" He cooed closing the distance between us before taking our now giggling child from my arms peppering her chubby cheeks with kisses.

"I love you." His deep voice whispered snapping me out of my daze.

"Huh?" I asked confused both by his choice of words and the fluttering of my heart.

"I said that I loved Sophia but really we have to leave I have an entire evening planned for us." He informed me his eyes never meeting mine which I was grateful for.

"Uh." I drawled out grabbing hold of his arm not quite knowing how to say what I wanted to say without offending the Barbie doll who sat in my kitchen fiddling with her phone.

"She's not coming with us Amora you can relax." He bit back doing nothing to hide his irritation before waltzing out of the room followed by his girlfriend leaving me once again in an empty house with my racing thoughts and broken heart.

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A/N

Hey guys 🙋🏽 I know it's been a while and you guys feel as though I've abandoned the story but I had exams this past month and was pretty caught up with that but it's all over which means that I'll be updating frequently once more!

❄️What do you guys think about the new chapter?
I guess we'll have to wait and see what happens with William and Amora? William's real mother?
Yep there are going to be a lot of things that are going to be revealed in the chapters to come😏

Also I was thinking of starting a new book I'm playing  around with a few ideas at the moment  but if you guys have anything you'd like me to write feel free to suggest I'm opened to anything really😌 because I know I look for books to read on wattpad with a specific story line and I could never find it which sucks so of you guys feel that way about a particular storyline or idea tell me!

Also I'd like to take the time to thank all of you who've stuck with me throughout this story I was really shocked when I saw how much reads it now has and I owe it all to you guys 😍😍😍😍😍

👍 Also if it's not too much to ask if you guys have any good books to recommend please share them with me.

I hope you all have a safe and productive weekend and week and I'll be posting another chapter once I'm done hopefully before the end of next week!

Bye for now xoxo
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