Stay With Me

Chapter 9 - Man of our time

Three Days Later....

Danica is at home, drawing and working on her sketch book , a green slitted dress , and then she received a notification from the Queen.
Danica had to double-check her phone to know if it was really the queen who called.
'Your Grace, I-'
'N-nevermind my dear, I called to check up on you since the other day, how are you doing?'

'I'm doing well, My lady'

'I suppose my Son hasn't given you a call since then has he?'

This is where Danica's brutality steps in, she remembers how he treated her the other day and an inexplicable anger rises inside of her but the thought of his gaze softened her heart , she hated it.
But ratting him out to his mother won't save either of them, she'd rather do it the hard way.

'Yes he has, he called this morning ' she said with a slight tone , a very big lie , in fact she hasn't seen or heard from him for the past three days.

'Thank Goodness! The prince's cousin would be visiting this evening, Prince Dominic, we'd be having a small get together and I'd need you to be there.'

Danica didn't know what to say in all honesty , how would Prince Hans react if he sees her in their family party. It would only Anger him the more but wait ... She's not supposed to be afraid of him yes he threatened her, she's clicking the revenge button this time.

She flips her hair backwards as she prepares for her revenge 'i'll be there my Lady'' she gave a devious smirk' she gave a devious smirk.

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Queen Narissa has made sure that the whole court is decorated and well arranged for their guests and families that would be showing up .

The prince was thinking of ways to invite Jane , but knowing it was an impossible idea he gave up . He knew why he needed Jane. It's all because of Prince Dominic and how he shows off with the ladies he brings to the court , they're all different, he shows off for attention from family member, from the society.

No matter what happens he Always tries to compete with Prince Hans and prove he would make a good heir .

Prince Dominic is the son of the King's Sister Lady Serena. Dominic knowing fully well that he's the cousin to the next king of Beaumont doesn't allow it stop him from intimidating Hans.

The prince has planned his day and has practiced his ignorance to Dominic's intimidation. Everyone is getting ready because their guests would arrive soon , the banquet hall is inside the court with a long Large table and 10 Seats around it.

Prince Hans started feeling Nervous when he saw his Guards and maidens file out in order to receive the guest.

God they're here...Help me I can't stand this, should I just....

'Heyyy, Look who we have here! ' The king exclaimed welcoming his sister.
The middle - Aged blonde woman put her arms around her brother in excitement. It's been a while since They last saw each other - Dominic stepped in with a lady by his side and was greeting everyone.

He looked charming as always with his carob faux hawk hair . He wore a Navy blue mohair morning suit and was looking exquisite - with his damsel on a Long red evening gown , she's a dazzling beauty with medium length black wavy hair.

Prince Hans couldn't control his nervousness any longer, his palms and feet began sweating . He was jolted by the sound of his name from Dominic.

'Ah- That's him, Man of our time!!.' He hailed and spread out his arms. Prince Hans received him awkwardly. Dominic took his arms off him and placed them on the prince's shoulder.

'What's up wit'you ?Been a while Broooo, and guess what ?' He peered in closer, with his British accent so only Prince Hans can hear 'I brought a Surprise, a lady , my..own..Lady' He grinned after and made everyone seem like he made a joke - only Prince Hans could detect his joke, he always does this, mocking him indirectly and making Hans feel bad for not having a woman to call his own.

The Queen led everyone to the table while Prince Hans and Dominic exchanged dangerous gazes , they all moved to sit.

The king popped a wine open 'To the Evans!.' They all cheered .
'How is New York City Serena?' King Lancelot asked as they began to dig in.

'Good Good , you have few changes too with Narissa and the Prince ' she smiles ebulliently.

'And who's this Lady with you Dominic?' Queen Narissa asked .

Dominic smiled and looked into his lover's eyes.'Its Lora, Aunty'

'Well I hope she lasts this time, unlike the rest.' Prince Hans raised his head from the food he was eating, with a glint of revenge in his eyes.

Lora felt ashamed and confused , she's aware that Dominic is Royalty and it is expected of him to have seen women but with the way that Hans has said it , he made it sound disrespectful to her and to Dominic. A slight frown was formed on her face as she cleared her throat.

Dominic watches Prince Hans from the opposite side of him, it is how they've always sat ever since childhood, It is either Dominic on the right and Prince Hans on the left. He is fuming with rage but isn't showing it , he only has a smile on his face and it he turned it to sarcastic laughter between him and Prince.

'Oh Hans, where's your lady, if I may ask?' with the way he said it, one would think the prince has no Lady.

The Queen's face went sour, come to think of it Danica should be here now, where the hell is she? But she doesn't want the prince to know she called Danica , since Danica already said he informed her. But.....

'When will you men stop acting like schoolboys!' The king questioned.

'The only Schoolboy here is Johannes ' Dominic said glaring at The prince but the prince remained calm as ever.

'C'mon Hans won't you tell your cousin about your Betrothed wife to be?'

The Prince sighed at his father's question and gave an expression of "here we go again!"

'He has a Betrothed?' Dominic asked with waffles in his mouth , while Lora and Serena are interested.

'When are we seeing her?' Serena asked with excitement.

The prince was lost in words and couldn't fathom his words 'I- um, j-'

'Just give up already we both know it's impossible, because this banquet is the most important we have In every year, we gather as a family , I have Lora with me and yet your Betrothed is not here ? C'mon man should've come up with something better'

'I really have a fianceé, Dominic ' The Prince protested impatiently. He was becoming pissed.

'And where is she?'

Just then....

'I'm right here'

All heads turn to the Door, speechless and in awe and the prince swallowing subconsciously.

How well are you enjoying the story ? What do you think of Dominic? An ass or....