BETWEEN 2 HEARTS
Between 2 Hearts – Episode 15
Tag: Royalty and Love.
Warning: Stay clear from this book
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Naomi returned home later that day, eager to share the news with her father. As they sat down to eat at the dining table, she told him everything.
“I’m happy they’re back,”Mr.daniels said, a warm smile on his face.
“Yes, Alex has grown so big,” Naomi replied, taking a bite of her food.
“Did you go to him and say hi?” He asked.
“No, why would I? We’re not friends, and it’s been a long time since we last saw each other.”
Her father sighed, a hint of nostalgia in his eyes.
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The next day, Diva and Elora sat at the Bush Bar, checking their phones. A maid approached, bowing respectfully.
“My princess,” she said, setting the drinks down before departing.
Elora held up her phone, showing Diva a dress on the screen. “This looks beautiful.”
“Yeah, it will look pretty on you.”Diva smiled, nodding in agreement.
“I’ll place an order for it now,” Elora said, her fingers flying across her phone’s screen.
As they continued to browse their phones, Diva’s eyes suddenly locked onto a familiar figure walking towards the gate.
“What the hell?” she muttered, her voice low and disbelieving.
Elora turned to her “What?” she asked.
Diva’s gaze remained fixed on the figure. “Look at that,” she said, her voice laced with unease.
Elora followed Diva’s gaze, her eyes scanning the direction she was looking.
“Do you know her?” She asked.
“Yes, I just hope it’s not what I’m thinking. What the…will she be doing here?”Her response was laced with annoyance.
Meanwhile, Alex was in his room, engrossed in a phone call with his friend. Their laughter and chatter filled the room.
“You’re not serious!” Alex laughed, his eyes crinkling at the corners.
Just then, a knock at the door interrupted their conversation. Alex ordered the person to enter.
“Your Highness.”The guard bowed respectfully.
Alex turned to him, still holding the phone to his ear. “Yes, what is it?” he asked.
“The king and queen request your presence in the dining room.”
“Okay, tell them I’ll be there shortly.”
“Okay, Your Highness.”The guard bowed again.
With that, he departed, leaving Alex to continue his phone call.
Later, at the dining table, the royal family gathered for lunch. Queen Lala’s eyes narrowed slightly as she turned to Alex.
“What took you so long to come down from your room?” she asked.
“I was on the phone with Nathan.”
Diva and Elora’s faces lit up with interest, their eyes locked on Alex.
“Nathan called?” Diva asked excitedly.
“Yes.”Alex nodded.
Elora’s smile grew wider. “Is he coming?”
“Yes, in a week’s time.”
Elora’s eyes sparkled. “Wow, that’s nice.”
“Who is Nathan?” King Luke asked curiously.
“Senator Adam’s son.”Diva filled him in.
“Wait, Senator Adam, the one contesting for the governorship election?” Queen Lala asked.
“Exactly. We’ve been friends since high school.”Alex replied.
“Wow, that’s nice. Is he coming here because of his father’s campaign?”King Luke asked.
“Yes, Father.”Alex confirmed.
That’s nice. I need to meet with him.” Queen Lala said.
The family continued eating, the conversation flowing easily, before Diva spoke up again.
“Speaking of which, there’s someone I saw in this palace today roaming around the place,” Diva said.
“Who?” Queen Lala asked.
“What’s her name… I’m trying to recall…” Suddenly, her face lit up. “I mean the black thief.”
“Naomi?”
Alex’s head jerked up, his eyes locking onto his mother.
“Exactly, Mom, why is she here?” Diva asked, her tone laced with surprise.
“Oh, she works here.” Queen Lala said.
The room fell silent, with Diva, Elora, and Alex exchanging surprised glances.
“She works here? How?” Diva asked, her voice incredulous.
“Exactly what you heard, dear. She works in the palace.” King Luke said, calmly.
“But why? Why did you employ her here? Don’t you people know who she is?”
“Is it the lady from earlier?”Elora asked.
Diva nodded. “Yes, the one I told you that tried to steal my bracelet and Alex’s bead when we were kids.”
“Oh.”
“I employed her here because she needs to help her sick father. It’s the only way to appreciate her father for being a good man.”King Luke said, compassionately.
“But Dad, that was risky. What if she steals something expensive here?”
“Don’t worry, dear. I always keep an eye on her. She won’t dare.”Queen Lala said.
The room fell silent, with Alex’s gaze drifted off, his expression distant, as if his mind was elsewhere.
Later in the day, Naomi prepared to head home. As she said her goodbyes, Mrs. Ruth reminded her,
“Tell your father I’ll see him soon.”
“Sure, I will.”
“Alright, see you tomorrow. Don’t forget to come early; we have a lot to do tomorrow.”Mia chimed in,
“I will”. She waved goodbye and began walking toward the exit gate. Just as she was about to leave, a cold voice interrupted her from the palace building.
“And where do you think you’re going?” Diva’s voice was laced with disdain.
Naomi slowly turned to face her, bowing respectfully. “Your Highness.”
“I asked a question, dummy.”
“I’m going home, Your Highness.”She replied politely,
“What’s in your bag? What did you steal this time?”
“I’m not a thief; I didn’t take anything from the palace.”
“That’s what a thief would say.”She sneered.
With a flick of her wrist, Diva ordered one of the guards to take Naomi’s bag and search it. The guard obeyed, and Naomi willingly handed over her bag.
The guard poured the contents of the bag onto the floor, revealing a drawing book, pen, and other items, including a brown envelope.
Diva’s eyes landed on the envelope. “What’s that?”
“It’s my salary; I just got paid.”She explained,
“You expect me to believe you? How am I sure you didn’t steal that money?”
“I’m telling the truth. I’m not the only one who received this envelope today; every worker in this palace did.”
Diva scoffed, her eyes flashing with anger. She stared at Naomi for a long, tense moment before turning and walking away.
Naomi bent down to gather her belongings, her movements calm and deliberate. Once she had repacked her bag, she stood up and continued on her way home.
TBC
