The Destined Queen

Chapter 10

I rolled her hair into curls and tucked a strand with a sapphire stone hair clip to the side of her hair. Then, I put some eye shadow on her eyelids, rolled her lashes, put some cherry lipstick, eyeliner, and she was ready. Rose and I never did more makeup than this. We flaunt our natural beauty. After she was satisfied grinning at herself in the mirror, she did my makeup, and loosely braided my hair. We wore our gowns and crowns, and smiled at each other. Thank Lord, Emerson didn't come here. I want to see everyone's face when we walk hand in hand, towards them.  

As we walked down the stairs, Everyone gaped at us. Uncle Gerald was really looking like a former King. His navy blue suit, jeweled with diamonds and rubies suited him right, with a big gold crown at the top of his head. Aunt Annie wore pinkish gown, white gloves, her hair undone, just curled at the end, her silver crown with ruby sat on her head, she didn't wear much make up, her beauty is flawless like Rose's. Ashten. Ashten looked like a King. A real and powerful King. His creamy white suit with diamond brooch, and his golden crown decorated with lapis lazuli, looked perfect. He was staring at me. Only me. As I him. His eyes we're on my eyes. No p*****t looks or anything. He never looked at me in that way. His gaze make me feel precious and wanted. His gaze was so intent and powerful, that my eyes didn't move from his. When I reached them, then did I see Emerson. Who was looking at Ashten and Me. Then when he sensed that I was looking at me. His gaze, different, something different then he ever have me, fell on me. I shuffled at my place and lowered my gaze from his." You two look beautiful. " Uncle Gerald complimented us. Aunt Annie, her eyes brimming with tears. "You two have grown up. " She cried and dabbed her eyes with her handkerchief so carefully, not to ruin her makeup. " Thank you. " We replied together. " You look heavenly, Winter. " Ashten breathed. I turned to him, my cheeks reddening a bit. Everyone could see it, I am sure, because my creamy white dress is magnifying the red on my cheeks. " Thank you. " I smiled, looking at him. His black eyes squinted when he offered me his hand and smiled. " Come on, My Queen. " He said. I took it and bowed and kissed my hand, then looped it around his. I could hear silent gasps from Rose and Aunt Annie. While Uncle Gerald threw him a look that said, " Don't hurt her. " Ashten nodded with determination. Oh come on, I can read your faces. Its just a dinner not a date. Though something pleasurable brimmed at my abdomen at the thought of it. What is happening with me? I don't like Ashten now. My brain is playing with me. Stop it, brain. I seemed to get a reply from it, and that was a shrug. Stupid thing. I felt a cold wind at my shoulder. I turned to it's direction. " Have fun. " Was all he said before he disappeared. What is up with him and his moods? Well, I think our brains are requiring themselves against us. Does a damned soul has a brain? I have to ask him that later. " Come on. We'll be late. " Aunt Annie said and looped her hand with Uncle Gerald. Rose led the way to the door. I locked my apartment very carefully, and we took the cars. Ashten drove the one we sat in and Uncle Gerald, Aunt Annie and Rose in their car, while Uncle drove their car. Why are we alone in this one? Rose pushed me and said that it will look nice if the King and The Queen come out of the car together. " This is going to be the first time, that the paps are going to get a picture of me and a woman. " Ashten smiled but looked ahead. " I am going to scare them away. Then they won't get a picture of us. " I said. Ashten chuckled under his breath. " You are looking absolutely gorgeous, you know. I couldn't take my eyes off of you. " Ashten said. " I know. But stop flirting. " I said. " I am not flirting. Just confessing my feelings. I never told you what I really felt for you when we were in high school. I was just scared that you would run away if I told you how serious I was. And am now. " " You weren't serious. We just needed distraction. That's why we dated. " " For you, it was. But for me, I will give my everything away if I get to win you back once more. " " So, throw everything away." I said, smirking. " What? " " Throw everything away. " I said. " Promise me that then you will be mine. I will do it if you say so. " Ashten was serious. I glanced at him and he was serious. Why? Why now? " Stop joking, Ash. You know I don't do love. " I said, slapping his arm, his muscles were covered by the suit but I felt them. He must be stronger than before. " You have been working out." I said. " Yes. I have been learning things. " He said. " Cool. " I nodded.  

We passed the buildings and the clubs. The restaurant was definitely far away from my apartment.  

Our car stopped before 'The Illuminus'. We stepped out of the car and the paps here, too recognized Ashten. It swarmed around us. Ashten squeezed my hand that was looped with his. I looked up at him and he smiled. He smiled at me and the world faded away. Those black eyes held something in them, something more than this world, more than my fear for losing people. It promised me happiness and love and strength. So, I held on to it. For this night, I will let my heart run free. I smiled at him and then we walked into the restaurant. The bodyguards placed there, held the paps and Uncle, Aunt and Rose followed us. " Why didn't you bring your bodyguards? " I asked. " They need some rest, too. " He shrugged. I shook my head, though a smile tugged at the corner of my lips. A table with five chairs were reserved. By Ashten. It was beside a window. And I instantly fell in love with it. The table was covered with red table cloth, chrysanthemum, and silver utensils. Everyone was dressed in royalty. And every girl in the restaurant looked at Ashten. His spine straight and walk graceful and aura powerful. He is suited for a King. The girls were giggling and putting more makeup on their face. Ashten looked straight to the table. The restaurant decorated fully with red clothes and dazzling chandeliers, erupted with whispers and shouting. " That's Ashten Simpton." Someone shouted. And they were already aiming for us when Ashten raised his hand. And everything stopped. " Please. Let me enjoy my meal tonight and I will let you enjoy your meals, too. " He smiled but it was not the same smile that he always gave me. It was something dangerous. A warning to them, not to ruin his night. When all of them returned to their seats, He nodded at me to continue my walk. " Wow. You are that famous? " I asked. " You may say so. " That sweet smile of his came back and was aimed at me. So, we walked to our table. The girls were still looking at him and murmuring among themselves. Some of the girls were with their boyfriends. Don't you have your dignity? I shook my head. Ashten pulled a chair for me. I thanked him and took it. He sat beside me. Rose sat beside me on the right. And Uncle and Aunt sat in front of us. The restaurant really has a stage. A big one at that. This restaurant has two floors. And the big stage was at the center. At the heart of the restaurant. Now, I get why Ashten ordered a table. It was hard to get a table at this restaurant. So, why did Emerson didn't tell me anything about reserving one? Thank Lord, Ashten gathered the information about the restaurant and reserved one for us. Else it out night would have ruined. " Ladies and gentleman, Thank you for coming here and honoring us with your presence. " A man in his 40's announced, standing at the center of the dance floor. " As you know, today's theme is Kings And Queens, which means Royal. So, today's dance will be waltz. I hope all of you are ready. The music will start now until the restaurant closes. So, whenever you deem fit to dance, come on up and shake your body elegantly.As you are Royals.For tonight.So, Let. The. Night. BEGIN! " He shouted and the music started. Some whistled, some shouted 'Yaahhh', some giggles were heard, some ' worse, some were already on their feet with their partner and some stayed at their seat to see the dance and enjoy their food. It's like dream come true for Rose. Her eyes scammed the crowd and the dance floor. Her smile was like thousand stars in the sky. I am glad that we came tonight. At this particular restaurant. I am sure, if any one of us doesn't dance, she will surely do after she forces someone to dance with her. " Rose seems happy. " Ashten smiled. " Yes. You know it was always her dream to become a princess, even for one night. " I said. He nodded. We started to scan the menu.  

After scanning for a while, We ordered.  

We soon finished with our courses and started with dessert, when A guy, black hair and blue eyes, greeted us. " Hello. " He said. " Hello. " Uncle Gerald's territorial voice greeted the guy. But he seemed not to cower down. That is strange. I looked at Rose and she was blushing hard, looking at her dessert. " I am Isaac Felix. I wanted to ask this young lady for a dance. " He said smiling at Rose. Before Uncle Gerald could say no and give him a lecture for the night, Aunt Annie said, " Yes. But let me ask my daughter, first." Aunt Annie turned to Rose. " Rose dear, Would you like to dance with Isaac here? " She asked Rose in her sweet voice that said " Go swoon this guy. I am proud of you. " I smiled at Aunt Annie and then turned to Rose. Rose in turn looked at Isaac. Isaac blushed, for sure. But he smiled and stood in his place. " I would love to." Rose's soft voice traveled to us. Isaac offered his hand and Rose took it. He guided her to the floor. He put his hand on her waist and other hand squeezed her hand for assurance. He nodded at her and she put her hand on his shoulder. They looked ADORABLE. Uncle Gerald and Aunt Annie started bickering about them. How Rose is a woman now and decide on her own. And how she deserves this. Deserves this happiness. Deserves a wonderful night. And I couldn't agree more with Aunt Annie. " I ship them. " I whispered to Ashten. He chuckled. " Well, I certainly don't see anything bad about this guy. " He said. " But you will investigate about him. Won't you? " I asked, narrowing my eyes. He grinned and nodded at me. I knew it. I shook my head and turned my focus to my dessert which needed my attention. Ashten always did this when we were in school and someone asked Rose out. He gathered all the information about the guy and then gave the information to Rose, to decide whether she wants to date the guy or not. And he will did the same with Isaac. Especially now that we don't know anything about him.  

We finished our dessert and looked to where Rose and Isaac were dancing. I smiled at the couple. Isaac guided her through the dance so elegantly, and without complaining. I glanced at Ashten, when he offered his hand to me. " Would you like to dance with me, My Queen. " He asked, smiling. One dance won't hurt. Right? " Yes. I would love to, My King. " I said with same sweetness as he did.