BETWEEN 2 HEARTS
Between 2 Hearts - Episode 35
Tag: Royalty and Love.
Warning: Stay clear from this book
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Nathan pushed a little closer to Mia, and she flinched, squeezing tight against the wall.
"Don't be scared, no one is going to hurt you here," he said firmly, reaching out his hand to caress her face.
However, he paused, seeing the fear in her eyes. Mia turned her face away.
"I just want to go home. My mom is worried about me." She said.
"I've settled that with her. She knows you're safe. Come on, let's eat."
He took her hand, but Mia hesitated, her eyes wide with uncertainty.
"I don't want to. I'm not hungry," she said, her stomach growling in protest.
"Yes, you are."he smirked. He tried to drag her along, but Mia refused to budge. "What a stubborn girl," Nathan sighed, his patience wearing thin.
Suddenly, he lifted her up onto his shoulder, catching Mia off guard.
"Put me down, please!" she struggled, her fists pummeling his back.
Nathan refused, carrying her away as she squirmed and protested.
Meanwhile, in the dining room, Nathan's family was waiting and chatting.
"We just have to respect whatever decision he makes," their father said.
"What about his relationship with Princess Diva?"Oliver spoke up.
"You know they're not really in a relationship. It's just a fake engagement. Once their six-month agreement is complete, everything will be over."Anna replied,
The family continued to discuss Nathan's affairs, unaware of the commotion brewing outside the room.
As they heard footsteps coming from the stairs, followed by someone calling out to Nathan to put her down, the family turned to see the commotion unfolding before them. They struggled to stifle their laughter at the sight of Nathan carrying Mia into the dining room.
He gently placed her on a chair, and she gulped nervously as she met the gazes of his family members.
"Sorry for the delay," Nathan teased, "she's quite the stubborn type."
Mia buried her face in her hands, and Nathan's mother spoke up,
"Wow, son, I didn't know she was quite pretty."
The family began to make polite conversation, trying to put Mia at ease.
"How are you, dear? Did you sleep well?" Nathan's father asked.
Mia was too scared and nervous to speak or raise her face.
"Hmm, I guess she's shy," Anna said playfully
"There's no need to be scared. We're not going to hurt you. You're welcome here." Their mother said.
Mia gulped audibly,
"Come on, let's eat." Oliver suggested.
Nathan dished food onto her plate, and she refused to look at anyone.
"Come on, eat, it might get cold".He said.
The family started eating, trying to create a comfortable atmosphere for Mia.
"Don't pressure her, son," Nathan's mother said. "I'm sure she's scared."
As they continued their meal, Mia slowly began to emerge from her shell. She couldn't believe she was eating with the governor and his family. She felt like she didn't belong and wished the ground would swallow her up.
Lost in thought, she flinched when someone touched her shoulder.
"Relax," Anna said softly, offering her a scoop of fried eggs. "Come on, have a bite. My brother prepared this special for you."
Mia sighed and turned slowly to Anna, who shoveled the eggs into her mouth.
"How is the taste?" She asked, and Mia nodded.
The family smiled at her, and Nathan's father urged her to eat. Mia slowly picked up her spoon and took some eggs into her mouth, still afraid to look at their faces.
Meanwhile, Naomi finally woke up with a headache. She stood up and headed to the living room, where she found her father sitting on the couch.
"You’re finally awake," he said, smiling at her as she moved to the kitchen to get a cup of water.
Naomi returned to the living room, sat down on the couch, and took a sip of water.
"Gosh, my headache. How did I get home last night?"
"His Royal Highness brought you home last night."Her father replied,
Naomi spat out the water, looking surprised. "What? Alex?"
Her father nodded. Naomi quickly remembered Mia and rushed to her room to call her, but unfortunately, Mia wasn’t picking up.
"Come on, Mia, pick up," Naomi said.
Back at Nathan's house, everyone was still having breakfast, and Mia was starting to feel more comfortable.
"Dear, are you free to talk to us now?"Nathan's mother asked, Mia nodded shyly. "What's your name?" She asked.
"Mia," she replied nervously, and everyone smiled.
"Are you a family member of the royal house? Because I've seen you there before."Anna asked,
"No, she's not. Her mom is the palace chief."Nathan replied seeing her hesitation.
Everyone was surprised by this revelation.
Just then, the doorbell rang, and one of the servants rushed to answer it. She returned to inform them,
"Um, Princess Diva is here."
Mia's heart skipped a beat. She quickly hid under the table when no one was looking.
Diva entered, accompanied by one of her maids. Everyone turned to her and smiled warmly.
"My princess, what an honor," Nathan's mother said.
Diva moved to the table, and Nathan's family greeted her warmly.
Nathan noticed Mia was no longer on the chair, and the rest were confused as well.
"Is everything okay?" Diva asked firmly, noticing the confusion on their faces.
"Yes, please join us."Nathan's father said,
Diva smiled and moved to sit where Mia was seated before. As she was about to sit down, and Nathan was about stopping her from sitting there, she screamed slightly, noticing something under the table.
Everyone was curious, and Nathan looked under the table to see Mia hiding there.
Mia, realizing everyone was aware of her hiding, came out. Diva was shocked to see her.
"YOU!" Diva said.
"Um, is everything okay?" Oliver asked, noticing the tension.
"What are you doing here?" Diva's anger was directed at Mia.
"She is a guest, Nathan's guest." Anna intervened
"Yes."Nathan's father added.
"A guest? She is my maid in the palace." Diva revealed, Everyone was surprised except Nathan.
"She is not a maid, Diva. Like Anna said, she is my guest."Nathan firmly stated
"Sir, the clothes are ready."One of the servants interrupted, as she held Mia's clothes carefully.
Mia quickly took the clothes "Um, I'm sorry everyone, I will take my leave now." She turned to the servant, "Can you take me to one of the guest rooms so I can change?" The servant nodded.
Before they could leave, Nathan stop them.
"There's no need to go to the guest room to change. You can go to my room."
"Your room? Why?"Diva asked surprisedly.
"She slept there last night when Nathan brought her here."Anna explained Diva's shock deepened.
"Um, I'll use the guest room," Mia suggested but Nathan refused.
"I refuse," he said, and Mia quickly left with the servant to avoid the tension.
"How dare she! I've been coming here all my life, and Nathan has never taken me to his room. This disgusting fellow has the audacity to try to steal my man. This won't end well for you." Diva's anger simmered as she thought to herself.
After some minutes, everyone was seated in the living room when Mia came over dressed in her clothes.
"I'll drop you off."Nathan offered.
"No, it's okay, I can find my way."Mia declined.
"Come on, child, let him take you. You don't know your way around this estate."Nathan's father intervened.
Before Mia could respond, Diva stood up, smiling. "I think I'll go home too."
"Why? You just got here."Nathan's mother asked.
"I wasn't planning on staying long. I just came to see how my fiancé is doing." Diva replied, She wrapped her arm around Nathan's. "Can you please take me home?" she asked.
"Home? I thought you came with your car."
"Yes, but I want you to take me home instead."
"Come on, son, since she insists, you can take her along with her."Nathan's mother encouraged him.
As they headed outside, Diva quickly claimed the front seat, while Mia reluctantly took the backseat.
Nathan started the engine, and they set off.
TBC
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