Between 2 Hearts - Episode 46

 

  BETWEEN 2 HEARTS

Between 2 Hearts - Episode 46

Tag: Royalty and Love.

Warning: Stay clear from this book

Authoress Isabella Library 

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 At the dining table, the royal family ate, all except Alex. Naomi emerged from the kitchen, tray in hand, heading toward Alex's room. The queen's sharp voice halted her.

"And where are you going with that?" Queen Lala asked, her tone stern.

"To his Highness's room, he requested his meal be served there," Naomi replied, politely.

 "Since when does Alex eat alone in his room? He never has before." Elora said.

 "If it's his request, let him. Take the food to him, I guess he's waiting." King Luke said.

 "Yes, Your Majesty."Naomi bowed slightly and turned to leave,

"You're giving her too much latitude. She's the one convincing our son to eat in his room."

 "It's not even been 24 hours, and she's already having him break tradition."Diva chimed in.

King Luke ignored their comments, focusing on his meal. 

Naomi arrived at Alex's room, setting the tray down with care. Alex's smile greeted her.

"Thank you," he said, lifting the lid off his food. 

The aroma filled the room, and Naomi watched him expectantly.

"Is there anything else you need?" she asked.

"No, come on, let's eat," Alex said, his eyes inviting her to join him.Naomi hesitated. "What's wrong, you don't want eat with me?".

   "Um, I am not hungry".

 "That's a lie. You've been with me for four hours, and you haven't eaten."

"I'll eat at the staff lounge with my mom," she said. "This meal is for you only."

 "No, it's too much for me. Let's eat together. If you don't eat with me, I'm not eating either." He said and pushed the food aside, picking up his phone.

  She sighed, knowing she couldn't convince him to eat without joining him.

 "Okay, fine, I'll eat," she said, sitting down. Alex turned to her with a warm smile.

"Let's eat then," he said, taking a scoop of food and watching as Naomi did the same. 

As they ate, he stole glances at her, while Naomi kept her face down, feeling anxious. Eating from the same plate as Alex felt like a dream she never thought she'd experience.

"Are you enjoying the food?" he asked, but Naomi was lost in thought. "Naomi," he called, gently touching her hand, making her jolt back to reality. "Are you okay?" he asked, 

"Um, yes... do you want something?" she asked nervously.

"It seems you're uncomfortable around me," he said, sadly .

"No, no, you're not," she gulped. 

"I know and I can feel it. I don't bite, Naomi. I feel sad and guilty whenever you're avoiding me. Did I do something wrong?"

 "No, you didn't. I'm sorry. I'm just trying to..." She sighed and stood up quickly. "I'm full already."

 "I'm full too. You can take the food away."he sighed, standing up. He headed to the bathroom, leaving Naomi feeling guilty over the sad look in his eyes.

After gathering the remains of the food, Naomi left the room and entered the kitchen. She placed the tray on the sink and began washing the dishes. Once she finished, she turned to leave, only to find Elora and Diva lingering by the kitchen entrance, their gazes fixed on her with a deadly intensity.

   "Don't think you've won just because you're close to my fiancé," Elora said coldly. "If you get any closer, I'll make life unbearable for you, you gold digger."

 "Let me make one thing clear: you're nothing to my brother. Right now, you're just a slave to him. Don't think he'll ever have anything to do with you. You're not welcome in this family, and you never will be. If you think my brother will leave his betrothed for you, you're delusional."

 "Alex and I are destined to be together. So, I'd advise you not to start a fight you can't finish. He's mine, and mine alone. You're just here to be the slave you are to him. Don't get too confident."

 "They're absolutely right."The queen's voice cut through the tension. She moved closer, her gaze piercing. Naomi lowered her face to the ground.

"If you think I'll sit back and watch you ruin my son's happiness, you're wrong. I'll never allow you in my son's life. I'll do everything in my power to send you into exile if you try to get near him. I hate you and your wretched family. Stay away from my family, especially my son."

The queen's warning hung in the air before she turned and left with Elora and Diva. Naomi let out a sigh, her back against the wall. Mrs. Ruth emerged from the other door, having witnessed the exchange.

"Naomi," she called softly, moving closer. "Are you okay?" Naomi nodded, tears welling up in her eyes. "You just have to be strong, dear," She said. "This battle between the hearts won't be easy to win."

 "I don't know how much more I can take. I just want to leave all this behind. It's not my fault that I feel this way". She said, her emotions spilled over.

 "It's going to be fine. You're not alone. We will be your backbone." Mrs. Ruth pulled her into a warm hug and  whispered words of encouragement, and Naomi sniffed, feeling a glimmer of hope.

     Meanwhile, Alex sat on the bed after his shower, wondering why Naomi was taking so long. She had only gone to drop off the plate in the kitchen, and it was time for her to tend to his wound. Just then, a knock came, and Elora entered with a smile.Alex was surprised to see her instead of Naomi.

"Hey, baby," she said, moving closer to kiss his cheek. "How are you feeling?"

 "What are you doing here?" he asked.

"I came to see how you're doing and to help tend to your wound," Elora replied.

"But you're not the one to do that. Where's Naomi?" Alex asked and she rolled her eyes.

 "I'm your fiancée, Alex. It's my duty to care for you."

"I know, but she was assigned to me by Father as my caretaker. It's her duty to tend to my wound," 

"Well, she's not here, and I don't know where she is. Let me do it on her behalf," she said, moving closer.

Just as she was about to tend to the wound, a knock came, and Naomi entered.

 "Naomi, where were you?" Alex asked firmly, his excitement evident.

"Um, I was in the kitchen. Sorry I took so long," Naomi replied.

"No, it's okay. You can come and tend to my wound now," he said, smiling.

 "But I'm here to do that," Elora said, her face darkened.

"There's no need. Naomi is here now. Let her do it," he said, his gaze on Naomi.

Elora's face twisted in anger as she glared at Naomi before storming out of the room. Alex smiled, relieved, and lay down on the bed, waiting for Naomi to tend to his wound.

   Naomi moved closer to the bed and started tending to the wound gently. Alex smiled, feeling her soft hands on his back. After she finished, she stood up.

"Thank you," he said, sitting upright on the bed. 

"Is there something else you want me to do for you?" She asked.

"No, you can go freshen up and then go to sleep," he said. She bowed slightly and turned to leave, but he stopped her.

"Where are you going?" he asked.

"To the staff quarter to freshen up," she replied.

"I didn't say you should go to the staff quarter. You're my caretaker, and you're allowed to sleep here with me. You can use my bathroom and I'll give you some of my clothes to change into," he said.

"No, you don't have to—"

"I insist. You can freshen up, and I'll get some clothes for you to wear," he said, standing up to retrieve a white long sleeve and jogger from his closet. "This might look big on you, but it's perfect," he said, placing the clothes in her hands.

"You can go," he said, but she hesitated. "Go on," he encouraged, and when she still refused, he sighed and grabbed her hand, dragging her into the bathroom and locking the door from the outside.

"Let me out!" she said.

"Once you're done, you can tell me to open the door," he replied, sitting down on the bed and pulling out his phone, ignoring her resistance.

  

 Naomi knocked on the door after some minutes, and Alex opened it. She came out wearing his clothes, holding hers in her hands. Alex stared at her in amazement.

"It looks good on you," he said, sitting down on the bed.

"I will sleep on the couch," she said.

"You can do whatever you want now, I won't force you," he replied.

"Should I turn off the lights or do you prefer them on?" he asked.

"I don't mind," she said.

"Hold on," he said, moving to the closet to get a blanket and then picking a pillow from the bed. He walked to the couch and arranged it properly for her to sleep on.

"Thank you," she said, laying down on the couch and covering herself with the blanket. Alex stared at her.

"Will you be comfortable sleeping there?" he asked.

"Yes," she replied.

"Okay, goodnight," he said, moving to lay down on the bed and turning off the lights.

TBC

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