CHAPTER 9
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Her final condition was over her head. Since all conditions are being met, she slowly didn’t talk to her boyfriend anymore. Avoiding every time he would call and all packages and letters were never opened but returned to sender.
The King’s condition worsened and there were times that his heart stopped and had a cardiac arrest. Alexandria’s world is crashing, she can not comprehend the fact that her father is dying. She recalled how close they are. Her father is her shield, her companion, and her hero. He would always come to rescue her. If ever she is sick, it’s the King who takes care of her. Her father would always check on her and give her notes and love letter.
Alexandria would always cry every night because of her father.
“Alexandria, please stop crying.”
“Nanny Leonila, but my father is not waking up anymore. It pains me so much to see him laid on his bed and not talking to me every time I hold his hand.”
“He will wake up, remember he has to tell you who your husband will be.”
“That doesn’t matter to me this time. All I want is that he lives and we can have our times like those days of fun. It doesn’t matter what f I get married or not anymore.”
And Alexandria hugged Nanny Leonila and sobbed her pain out.
The next day, she received a flower and a note. ‘If you ever want a shoulder to cry on, my shoulder is always available’
She just smiled. When she looked at herself in the mirror, she saw her eyes were puffed due to her all night crying. She has a little headache and her nose seems to be swollen.
Days came by and Alexandria and her mother, Queen Anastasia, would always embrace, pray and wish that all will be better the next day. They alternate in looking for her father and watching him closely.
One night the King got better and even laughed with the Queen and his daughter Alexandria. They were happy because he got better and was even able to eat on his own. The next day early morning, it’s the Queen’s time to look after the King while he rests. Alexandria slept in her room. But he, King Alexander, asked for her daughter, Alexandria, and told the Queen to take her rest. So the Queen asked her maid of honor to call the Princess, Alexandria.
The maid of honor immediately went to the Princess’ room and woke her up.
“Princess Alexandria...Princess Alexandria.”
“What is it, Rosemary?”
“Your mother, the Queen is asking for you?”
“Why, did something happened to the King? “
“I am not aware, she just asked for your presence, Your Highness.”
She took her robe and ran to the King’s room together with the maid of honor.
“Mother...mother, is there something wrong?”
“Not really. Your father couldn’t sleep and just ask of you. He wants you to stay with him for an hour or two.”
“Oh okay. I thought it was something else.”
“He is fine.”
“I will go there now. Rest mother.”
And the Princess went to the King’s side.
“What took you so long?”
“I am so sorry, father. I was in my room.”
“I want to tell you something.”
“What is it, father?”
“When I die, I want Avalon to be your husband.”
Princess Alexandria was shocked by the King’s words, but she pretended not to hear.
“Did you hear me, Alexandria? I said if I am not here anymore and I am already dead, I want you to marry Avalon.”
“Father, you’re tired. Take your rest. You’re not dying yet.”
“But you heard what I said that I want Avalon.”
“Okay, father. Rest now.”
And the King was able to rest, while Alexandria began to have a slight headache. When the King was already snoring, she went to her mother, Queen Anastasia.
“Mother, father is now asleep.”
“Oh, thank you. He wasn’t able to sleep earlier. He kept on turning and tossing on the bed.”
“He talked to me and told me something.”
“What is it about?”
“He told me he wants me to marry Avalon even if he is not around anymore.”
“He said that?”
“Yes, and he even repeated and made sure that I get the message.”
“What are you going to do?”
“I am not sure. I have a headache, can I rest now?”
“Okay, go to your room and have your rest, my daughter.”
And Princess Alexandria went to her room. She stayed in her room the whole day because her head has been aching since her father talked to her.
When Avalon came in the afternoon. He asked the maid of honor.
“Have you seen Alexandria?”
“She didn’t come out of her room for the whole day, sir.”
“Is she alright? Is there something wrong?”
“I heard she has a terrible headache.”
Avalon was perturbed and couldn’t stand without seeing the Princess. He brazenly went to the Queen.
“Your Highness, can I ask your permission.”
“What is it about Avalon?”
“Your Highness, I would like to ask your permission if I coils see the Princess. I was told that she didn’t feel great for the day.”
“She has a terrible headache since this morning. Yes, you may visit her. My maid of honor will accompany you to her nanny Leonila.”
“Thank you, Your Highness.”
And the maid of honor accompanied Avalon to nanny Leonila.
“Nanny Leonila, the Queen jas permitted the Sir Avalon to see and visit the Princess.”
“My pleasure. Please follow me.”
And Nanny Leonila went in first to fix the Princess and her clothes before she can let the visitor in. When Nanny Leonila was sure that she was decent, she let Avalon in and they went beside the Princess bed.
“Is she okay?”
And Nanny Leonila nodded.
“Did she ate? I know you’re taking care of her, I am sorry. I just want to know she’s okay.”
“I will leave you for a while, I will just go to the kitchen to get something for her.”
“But, the Queen said we need somebody with us.”
“I won’t take long, I promise.”
When Nanny Leonila went.out, Avalon looked at Princess Alexandria with love and care. He held her forehead to feel if she is warm and sick. As his hand touched her, he felt electricity in his whole body. He wasn’t sure if this is because of his identity or because of love.
The Princess felt his hand and was awakened by it. She was shocked to see Avalon in her room.
“I am sorry to startle you, but I asked permission from your mother, Queen Anastasia. Nanny Leonila was here but just went out to get something.”
“Why are you here?”
“They said you were sick and I wanted to check on you.”
“Why?”
“I am concerned about you.”
“Why?”
Avalon looks at her quizzically.
“Because I love you.”
“Oh okay, I am accepting you. I am now your girlfriend.”
And Alexandria closed her eyes and didn’t look at Avalon anymore.
Avalon on the other hand was never sure if he heard her right that she is accepting him and she is now his girlfriend.
“Does it mean you love me too?”
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