If shock had another word to describe how the students felt when they saw the crown prince of Mercia giving plain Jane Jean Anna Lowan a piggy back ride to God knows where and she had a smug smile on her face then that word should be used.
Quietly they followed behind him till he got to the infirmary and they stopped to watch as he pushed open the doors and went in then they started muttering among themselves.
“That was Jean Anna Lowan alright.” A girl said.
“I wonder what the hell happened.” Another huffed.
“Happy now?”. Andrei bit out. The doctor had checked on her ankle and said it was just a sprain and nothing too serious.
“Not quite.” She glowered at him. “I’m hungry.”
“So?”. He asked, uninterested.
Anna let out an exasperated sigh. “If you’d not bumped into me...Your Highness, I was about to go get my lunch.” Anna informed him slowly as if she were talking to a child. “Potato chips and yoghurt.”
“Oh...no wonder you look like a stick.” He mocked her.
“It’s called watching my weight idiot! you’d know the difference between someone like me and another who is actually malnourished if you had half a brain.” Anna retorted.
Someone gasped in horror in the doorway and they both turned to look at the person but it was only Lucy.
“And you are?”. He demanded irritably.
“She’s my friend Lucy.” Anna said. “Come here Lu.” She motioned her over.
Lucy rushed to Anna’s side and curtsied. “Morning your highness.”
“See? Your friend has respect. Something you definitely lack and need to be taught toothpick.” Andrei mocked her.
“Please!”. She snorted. “Like you would know respect if it hits you in the face. Haven’t you heard that respect is reciprocal?”. She asked.
“Now go and get me my lunch...Your highness.” She air quoted “Your highness”.
Andrei bristled with anger but kept it in. It wasn’t like he could hit her for insulting him right?.
“I’m going to report you to your mother.” He threatened.
“Go ahead cry baby. I’m very tired so please leave and don’t worry about my lunch. Who knows, you might poison it on your way here. I’d rather not die by your hand.” She said.
“Well that’d be nice right? One very less annoying person for God to worry about.” He shot back.
Anna let out a derisive laugh. “Wow Andrei Sebastiani! I’m so impressed.” She clapped. “So you do go to church eh?”.
Andrei glared at her. “If only you aren’t a girl...you wouldn’t be able to talk right once I’m done with you.” He growled.
“Good thing I’m a girl huh? Now leave.” She pointed to the door.
“You’ll eat your words back...you’ll see.” He promised her before he turned and stormed out of the room.
Anna made funny faces at his back and laughed.
“What was that all about?”. Lucy inquired. “I’m shocked you’re still alive. No one talks to the crown prince in that manner and lives to tell the tale.”
“Please. He’s a jackass”. Anna said, looking disgusted.
“So...you’ve finally seen him huh?”. Lucy grinned. “How does he look? Handsome?”.
“I hate his face.” Anna told her. “And everything about him. I know I’m not supposed to hate anyone but I do.”
“no you don’t sweetie. He’s gorgeous.” Her subconscious drawled.
“Everyone is saying that you used a charm on him.” Lucy said. “I waited for you at the cafeteria but you didn’t show up.”
“He happened. He bumped into me and we both rolled down the stairs. I hit my head and sprained my ankle but he escaped unhurt.” She seethed. “I totally loathe him.”
“Can I get you anything?”. Lucy asked.
“No. I’ve lost my appetite.” She grumbled.
“We didn’t win.” Lucy pouted.
“I actually won.” Anna smiled. “I wasn’t speechless.” She felt really proud of herself for that.
“Right. So I owe you..” Lucy trailed off knowingly.
“Keep it. He’s so not worth it.”
Andrei fumed all the way to his class which was the next building for the royals. Who did she think she is? What an insult to the crown! She was totally going to pay for that - that he could promise her.
Underneath all the anger though, Andrei was amused because she was the only girl he’d come across that didn’t swoon or faint at the sight of him.
Much worse, she’d called him names! Which made him come to a conclusion; Jean Anna Lowan would be the next queen bee of IHHS and he was going to make that happen whether she liked it or not.
Whatever Andrei Sebastiani wants; he fucking gets and he wanted Jean Anna.
“Hey Frederick”. He called his bodyguard.
“Yes sir?”. He bowed as he came closer.
“I want all the info you can get on Jean Anna Lowan. What she likes, dislikes, hobbies and whatnot by tomorrow evening.” He ordered.
“Yes , Your Highness.” Fred said.
Andrei waved him away.
“Wow...so fast Andrei?”. Serafina asked from behind him. “It’s not even been a week and you’re already chasing after another girl.”
“This is the second week and counting.” He informed her drily and smirked. “But..you don’t think I’d still be pining after you right, Sera? You know I’m not that kind of person. I move onto the next one.”
“But...that low class plain Jane? Really?”. Sera arched an eyebrow.
“That plain Jane will be better than you...that I can assure you Sera.” He sent a smirk. “No offense intended.”
Sera scoffed. “We both know you only want to sleep with her. I heard she’s still a virgin and hasn’t even had her first kiss yet.” Sera said.
“Makes it more interesting then...don’t you think?.” He said. “I never imagined that you’d be interested in someone else’s life Sera. You’ve always been in love with yourself.”
“Anyway.. good luck with that one. I hear she’s a hard nut to crack.” Sera ignored his last comment.
Andrei put his hand on his heart feigning a wounded expression. “Are you underestimating my charming abilities Sera?”. He gasped.
Sera laughed. “Me? I dare not. I’m just saying that she’ll teach you that you can’t always have everything you want. Infact I’m rooting for her.” She smiled.
“Want to bet?. I’ll ask her to be my girlfriend tomorrow and she’ll say yes.” He said.
“Hmmn..”, Sera paused thoughtfully with her finger to her chin. “What do I get if I win?”.
“Two million.” He held out his hand.
Sera’s eyes widened in shock but she quickly schooled her expression.
“You’re so on.” She shook his hand.
A year later"Dearly beloved, we're gathered here today in the sight of God to join this man and this woman in holy matrimony. Not to be entered lightly, holy matrimony should be entered into, solemnly and with reverence and honor." The priest began."Into this holy agreement, these two persons come together to be joined. If any person or people here can show cause as to why these two should not be joined in holy matrimony, speak now or 
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"What's going on?". Andrei rushed into the house immediately Lucy opened the door for him. "They just won't stop crying." She replied. "We've tried everything we can to make them stop." "Maybe they're hungry." He said walking to the living room where he met Anna's father rocking one of the crying babies in his arms. "I had to call Anne." Justin sighed. "She tried giving them food from the bottle but they
Andrei and Damien walked into Pinetop supermarket and went straight to the counter ignoring the people that were queuing up waiting to pay for their items but fortunately no one said a word about his intrusion because he was the Crown Prince and future King of Mercia."Hello." Andrei greeted the cashier."Your Highness." She curtsied surprised to see him. "How can I help you?"."My fiancee, Anna Lowan ca
Sera was surprised to see Arielle at her front door by 11pm with two big luggages when she opened the door and from the look on Arielle's face, she knew it had gone bad with Andrei."Can I come in?". Arielle asked in a shaky voice. "I didn't know where else to go." She sniffled."Um... Sure." Sera stepped aside to let her in and helped her with her bags then closed the door. "Are you okay?".
Anna heard Andrei talking to her parents outside her bedroom but didn't bother getting up to go and see him already knowing that he'd come looking for her and as if on cue, her bedroom door opened and he walked in dressed in all white; white t-shirt, white denim jacket, white jeans paired with white Nike shoes. He looked like a dangerous angel."Hey babe." He closed the door and walked over to plop down on her bed."Hey."