BETWEEN 2 HEARTS
Between 2 Hearts - Episode 74
Tag: Royalty and Love.
Warning: Stay clear from this book
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The next morning, Nathan's family were having their breakfast, and Mrs. Adams noticed Nathan's absence in the dining.
"Why is Nathan not down from his room by this time?"
"Maybe he's still having his beauty sleep," Anna said, smiling mischievously.
"It's 7 am already, let me..." Mrs. Adams started to say, but Anna interrupted her.
"No, Mom, let him be. Besides, it's the weekend. Let him be. I don't think he wants to be disturbed,"
"She's right, Mom," Josh chimed in. "The week has been hectic. Let him rest now."he said and Mrs. Adams sighed,
Meanwhile, Nathan and Mia were still cuddled up under the duvet, their clothes scattered on the floor. Nathan's arms were wrapped around her from behind, holding her close as they slept deeply. Slowly, Nathan opened his eyes, and his gaze fell on Mia's exposed back. He smiled, memories of the previous night flooding his mind.
He gently kissed her hair, working his way down to her back, making her stir in her sleep. She moved her body slightly, and Nathan's heart skipped a beat. He threw off the duvet and stood up, his eyes catching a glimpse of the bloodstained sheet. A tender smile spread across his face as he gazed at Mia.
He walked around to the other side of the bed, his eyes locked on hers. He squatted down beside her, gently tugging her hair behind her ear. His lips brushed against hers, and Mia murmured in her sleep, her lips curling into a soft smile.
"Good morning," Nathan whispered.
Mia's eyes fluttered open, and she gazed up at him, her face sleepy and adoring.
"Good morning," she replied.
"Did you sleep well?".He asked caressing her face and she nodded shyly and he kissed her forehead.
She sat upright on the bed feeling a little ache in her body.
"Um, let me use the bathroom".She said shyly as use the duvet cover around her body and rushed to the bathroom, Nathan smile after her and shook his head.
"Let me get breakfast".He said.
"Ok, take your time".She said and he chuckled and left the room.
She opened the door slightly, peeking around the room to ensure she was alone before closing it softly behind her. Meanwhile, Nathan climbed down the staircase, a beaming smile on his face. He walked into the dining room, greeting his family with a cheerful
"Good morning, family!" as he popped a few grapes into his mouth.
"Hmm, someone looks cheerful this morning." Anna raised an eyebrow, teasingly.
"You're up late, son." Mrs. Adams commented.
"Yes, it was a long night," his smile still plastered on his face.
"Really? I guess it was more than that," Anna chimed in, her knowing gaze making Nathan chuckle. He playfully threw a grape at her, and she ducked just in time.
"Alright join us".
"No, Mom, I'm having mine in my room."
"Why?" Mrs. Adams asked
"Why are you asking? If he wants to eat alone in his room, let him do as he pleases." Mr. Adams intervened,
"I was just curious".
"Don't be Mom".
Nathan smiled and headed to the kitchen to prepare breakfast for himself and Mia. Upstairs, Mia had finished cleaning up in the bathroom and was picking up their scattered clothes. She slipped into one of Nathan's white T-shirts, laughing at how oversized it was on her.
Just then, the door opened, and Nathan walked in with a tray of food. His eyes widened as he took in Mia's beauty in his shirt. He gulped hard, and Mia noticed his intense gaze, her cheeks flushing with shyness.
"What are you staring at?" she asked.
Nathan placed the tray on the table and moved closer to her, a tender smile on his face. He cupped her face gently, their eyes locking in a loving gaze.
"I just can't resist you," he whispered, "my clothes look perfectly on you, and I wish to see it on you every day." He kissed her forehead tenderly. "Let's eat," he said, leading her to the couch where they sat down to enjoy their breakfast together.
Meanwhile, at the palace, Alex slowly regained consciousness, finding himself in a bathtub. Groggily, he turned to see Naomi supporting him.
"Naomi," he called out in surprise, his voice weak, he managed to get out of the tub, and he scooped her out as well. As they reached the bed, Naomi opened her eyes.
"Alex," she murmured, and he gently set her down. "Are you okay?" she asked.
"I'm fine," Alex replied, and Naomi pulled him into a warm hug.
After changing into dry clothes, they sat facing each other on the bed.
"Um, do you remember what happened to you last night?" Alex thought for a moment before shaking his head.
"I don't remember. What happened?"
"You were drugged last night by Elora. She tried to take advantage of you, but luckily, I arrived early."
"What?! he exclaimed. Naomi nodded.
"You need to be careful around her. I'm not sure why she did it, but it's clear she has some issues." Alex's anger simmered just below the surface, and he stood up, ready to confront Elora. But Naomi stopped him.
"No, Alex. Wait."
"Why are you stopping me?" He asked, frustratedly. "She needs to explain why she drugged me."
"I know you're angry, but first, you have to listen to what I have to say. I actually came here last night to settle the distance between us."
Alex sat back down, intrigued, and held Naomi's hands firmly. "Can you tell me what I did wrong?" he asked softly. Naomi sniffled, her eyes locked on his.
"You did nothing wrong, I..." Her voice trailed off as she stared into his eyes.
In the dining room, the atmosphere was tense. Everyone ate quietly, except for Elora, whose face was etched with guilt about what had happened.
"Mom!" Alex's voice echoed through the room, his anger palpable.
Everyone stopped eating and turned to see him storming down the staircase, his face twisted in rage. Elora flinched at his sight, her eyes darting downward in guilt.
"Son, what's going on? Why are you yelling at my name like that?" she asked.
"Can I ask you a question? Are you sure you're my mom, or are you Satan sent from hell to torment my life?"Alex's words cut through the air like a knife.
"Alex, how dare you say such words to your own mother? Are you insane?" She yelled, her face reddening with anger.
"Yes, I am insane! You're driving me crazy! What kind of heartless mother are you?" Alex's words hung in the air, heavy with accusation.
"Son, what's going on with you?".King Luke asked.
"Alex, Do you realize it's Mom you're talking to?" Diva asked, trying to intervene.
But Alex was beyond reason. "I don't care. This woman ceases to be my mother from now henceforth!" The room erupted into chaos as Queen Lala stood up and slapped Alex hard across the face.
"How dare you!" she shouted. Alex scoffed, his anger unabated.
"You can hit me as much as you want, but what you did to me and Naomi, I'll never forgive till death. You shouldn't have crossed the line this time, Mom."
Just then, two guards were dragged in, the ones responsible for what happened to Naomi. Alex's anger boiled over, and he rushed to them, landing a hard kick. He grabbed a sword from one of the guards and started beating them mercilessly. The room descended into chaos as King Luke ordered the guards to stop Alex, but he refused to be restrained.
The guards screamed in pain, begging for mercy as Alex continued his relentless assault. Mrs. Ruth, sensing Alex was getting out of control, rushed to inform Naomi in the room.
"Alex!" Naomi called out from the staircase, her voice piercing through the chaos.
Alex stopped immediately, his chest heaving with exertion. He let out a scream of pain and anger as Naomi rushed to hug him from behind, sobbing and trying to calm him down.
As Naomi held him tight, Alex's anger slowly began to dissipate, replaced by a deep sadness. He looked down at the guards, who were battered and bruised, and felt a pang of heartbreak. But the memory of what had happened to Naomi still seared his mind, and he knew he couldn't let it go.
The room was silent, the only sound Naomi's soft sobs and Alex's ragged breathing. King Luke's face was pale, and Diva looked like she was about to faint. Elora stood frozen, her eyes fixed on Alex with a mixture of shock and fear.
"What's going on here?" King Luke finally spoke up, his voice firm but shaken. "Alex, tell me what's happening."
"You want to know what's going on, Father?" he asked, his voice cold and detached. "Ask her." He nodded toward his mother, his gaze never wavering.
"You want to explain what's going on here?" King Luke demanded as his face turned red with rage as he turned to his wife.
"I don't know what's going on." She shook her head, feigning innocence.
"You don't know? You really don't know? These monsters you hired to kidnap Naomi, molested her." The room erupted into shocked gasps and whispers. Naomi's sobs intensified as she clung to Alex's back.
"W---what?" she stammered.
"They did what?" King Luke thundered.
"Yes. Mother did this to me. You've crossed the line, and I'll never forget. Know from now henceforth you don't have a son anymore." With that, he turned to Naomi, gently caressing her face to wipe away her tears. Together, they walked away from the shocked silence.
In the aftermath, Queen Lala collapsed onto a chair, her face etched with regret and anguish. The words of her son pierced her heart, and she knew she might never be able to make amends.
King Luke swiftly called the police, and within minutes, they arrived to take the two guards away. As they were led out in handcuffs, the reality of the situation sank in, and the palace was forever changed.
TBC
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