THE ROYALS

Emery smiled happily as she approach her small but still happy home,, Her long hair flowing along with her as she run, she dropped the bucket in her hand and walked in,,she just can't wait any longer to hug her mom,she always does that. Even though she's 21,she's still the baby of the house as people always call her. She have two brothers, one is 26 and the second one is 24 She entered and suddenly her smile disappeared,, her mother was sitting while her brothers were standing looking sad and glad at the same time. On the other small couch was a woman in her early forties ,she look extremely beautiful and expensive ,two ladies were standing behind her,they put on the same outfit. Are they her maid ?? She decided to speak up since no one seems to know about her presence, " Am,,,home " She said and all eyes fell on her but mostly her gaze was on the woman sitting whose lips curved into a smile as soon as she saw her which even made her more beautiful. " You're home " Her mother cute voice said and she nodded " Hello mam " She greeted the woman " She's the one?" The woman asked and she saw Her mom nodding " She's so beautiful and she's the best right now " The woman said still smiling. She just wonder what is happening, " We will take our leave right now,,but will be back in three days for your reply ,,,and I wish it's positive " She said " Okay my Queen " Her mother said and she gasped Queen?? She's a queen?? " Hey Purity,,, what's your name ?? Or maybe I should just call you purity. That's better ,,see you soon " She said and at that, she walked out with the two girls she's now sure that they are her maids. " Okay mom,,what is happening here??" Emery asked curiously " Have your seat " Her mother said and she immediately sat down ready to listen to whatever she's going to say. " Am not surprised if you don't know she's the queen since it's not easy for commoners like us to see the royal family even if they live here. She's the queen of Suidan,,, and she came to ask for your hand in marriage " Her mother said and she felt something hard on her head " You didn't agree do you ??" She asked " Not yet,,,,but Emery,,,,I want you to think about this well,,am not going to agree without your approval. She promise to send your brothers to study abroad and she will grow my business,,,, our life is going to become better. You're going to become a queen Emery " Her mother said " What do you mean by am going to become the queen??" " You're getting married to the crowned prince and he will be crowned soon,the throne can't remain empty Emery " " But mom,,,I don't even know him,I am way too young to get married!! Am still in university" She yelled in tears " She promise to take care of your studies also " " I am not interested mom " Emery said and went in. How can she get married??? She's just 21 for goodness sake,the crowned prince will possibly be like 30 years of age right??? How can she get married to some old man ??? She will never agree to this marriage no matter what. A knock came on,, " Come in " She said and wipe her tears Her brothers came in,,, " Hey little sis,,you don't have to cry. It's fine if you don't want this,we understand you. And we are always going to support your decision " Mason ,the eldest said patting her back " She promised to send you to school " She said and started crying again " It's fine,,,am sure another help will come, so let's move on " Axel smiled and roughed her hair " But,,,it's your dream,,,am so sorry " She said " You don't have to feel sorry,,you're our sister and we should be the one to take care of you,,not the other way round " ? ROYAL PALACE ? The Queen walked in,,she went into Arnold's suite. He seem to be ready for the royal meeting, she cleared her throat to get his attention and he faced her. " You're ready,let's go. Everyone is waiting " She said He nodded and they both went out,, As they walked in,all eyes were on him. How can someone be as adorable as this?? He look like an Angel in human form,,his walking step can make one go crazy ,his curly hair shining and his lips pink like that of a lady. He look extremely handsome,,, he ignored the eyes which followed him and sat next to his mom. On his other side was his cousin ,,Bentley. He smirk the moment they made eye contact and Arnold scoffed. " Since the crowned Prince is here,we will start the meeting right away " One of the elders said and everywhere became quiet. " So ,,,,the late king younger brother here told us that the crown will be more safe with his son Bentley " Another elder said " What sort of rubbish is that?? How can his son become the king when the late king gave birth to a male who is fit ??" The Queen flired up " The Crowned prince is too young to rule over this kingdom,, my son is 29,and will be 30 soon,he's a grown up man . Arnold just clocked 23 last month ,do you think he's wise enough to sit on the throne?? " Travis said " How dare you say that!!!! " The Queen yelled All this while Arnold only sat down watching the show,he seem to be less concern. " Let's cut the argument and listen to the crown prince first " Arnold scoffed and crossed his legs,,,,the queen giving him a pleading face not to say anything contradictory to what she said. He sighed,,, " Uncle Travis?? " He called and everyone kept quiet to listen to what he was about to say. " You claimed that I am too young to sit on the throne,, you also said I am not wise enough to rule over this kingdom. " he said calmly like an Angel he is " Yes,,am not reversing that " Travis said " But,,,do you think Bentley is wise enough??? " He asked and they all gasped " He's 29 " Am not saying he's not 29,am asking maybe he's wise. We have old people who are fools too " He smirked " How dare you call me a fool!!!!" Bentley yelled and stood up " The Crowned prince is still talking!! " one of the elders yelled and he sat down again " Even if am not interested in becoming a king ,,,definitely not this one you call son. He only knows how to get drunk,laying with ladies of different types,doing things that are illegal. Is that the type of king the people want??? A woman can easily blackmail him and take over the kingdom with just a night strand. To the elders,,I will leave you to make your choice. Maybe you want the young prince or the old one,, am not going to get mad. I still have my own life to live after all " He said and rested his head on the chair After some minutes of silence,,, one of the elders finally spoke up. " we've concluded already,,, The Crown is only for you,,,, get ready to be crowned . but before that,,, you have some things to learn before the coronation day. We will send over the people who will teach you the principles,,, we will always support you and we are sure you're going to be a great king " The elders stood up and walked out The Queen breath out in relief,, " I will make sure you regret this " Travis said as he stand up with his son " if you try any rubbish,get ready to be beheaded " Arnold said and went out with his mother. " That kid got some guts!!" Bentley yelled and banged his hand on the table angrily " How can they do this to me ??" " Don't worry,let's leave. He will surely regret ever talking that way " ************* " Son,,,thank you so much " The Queen said and hugged Arnold " I only did that because of you,,I am not interested in any of this" He rolled his eyes " I know,,I love you son " She said " Son,,,,,we've seen someone you're going to get married to. Trust me ,,she's the best,, " " But mom,,,this is too soon. Am not even the king yet,can't you just be patient?? And besides I can become the king without getting married " he said " You can't rule without a queen son,,,and we have to make it soon because she have a lot to learn also before the coronation. Please don't say no,,,it's for our own good. Travis will surely not back down easily and you know that " " Fine,,,I want to be alone " He said and went out of the Palace . " Where are you going my Prince " The guards asked with their head bowed " You can stay,,Colt will be going with me Alone " He replied Colt is his best guard and he like him a lot,, " Yes my prince " Colt ran to him with a bow " Am just going to relax,,do you have anywhere in mind ??" He asked " Of course my Prince,, " He smiled and opened the car for him Arnold entered and in no time they were out ,, " You can stop at that public library " Arnold said " I can take you to a special one,,this one is for commoners " Colt said " I don't mind,,let's go in " He replied Colt nodded and stopped the car ,they both went into the library. It's easy since many people doesn't even know him as the crowned prince. He enjoyed living a free life like a son of nobody,,his sister is well known to be the most beautiful Princess all over,,he just wonder why his sister like that kind of complement. " Hi,,,you're welcome to bencon library. " The Liberian said with a smile,,her face was all flushing in red,it's nothing new to Arnold anyway. " He's my friend,, we came to read some books,any charges??" He asked " No,,it's free " She replied " Okay,,," He said shortly and proceeded into the library Different books,, " I love reading about nature,,,I always enjoy it " Arnold said with a smile " That's great my Prince " Colt said " Can you stop calling me that?? We are out of the Palace right now so you can just call my name " He said " I don't think I can do that,, you are soon going to become the king,how can I call your name??" Arnold sighed and shook his head,, reason why he don't want to be the king. He turned back and a girl bumped into him,,the books she was holding fell down. She faced him angrily,, " You should have just look carefully " she said and rolled her eyes " You also didn't watch where you are going,,we are both at fault so don't use your anger issue on me " Arnold scoffed " I can see you're too arrogant and proud to apologize " She said " How dare you talk to him like that " Colt could not take it anymore " And who are you to tell me what to do?? Are you his bouncer or what???" She asked " Colt,,,it's fine. Just help her pack the books before she bite me " Arnold said tucking his two hands in his pocket " Bite?? Do I look like a dog to you??? And why can't you just pick these books up yourself??? " she yelled " Hey Nova,,this is a library, can you stop shouting?? " another girl came to them. " This guy here is too proud for my liking " Nova said pointing at Arnold " Can you stop shouting and pointing at him if you don't want to rot in jail??" Colt shouted angrily " Rot in jail??? I can't Believe this,,,,do you know who I am??? Huh???" Nova shouted " Colt,,,let's leave " Arnold said " But My Prince,, we can't leave because of this nonentity " Colt said " What ??? Nonentity??? How dare you!!" " Nova it's okay!!! " The girl shouted " Hey Emery,,,,am out of here,,meet me at home " Nova shouted and walked out leaving the books on the floor " Am really sorry for what she,,,," " You should go and get her her pills,she's probably insane " Colt snapped and he went out with Arnold " That girl,,when will she ever learn how to talk???" Emery said and breath out loudly making her hair fly around. .