DIANA
Getting to the hospital, I entered the elevator this time cause I was too exhausted to use the stairs or walk on floors that took me to the third floor; and when I got to the room 204 I entered and was surprised when I saw her awake. "Ma'am, you are awake!” I exclaimed with excitement. I rushed to her bedside and held her hand, “How are you feeling, do you feel pains anywhere, should I get the doctor. Yes, I need to call the doctor.” I pressed the button on the wall while she stared at me and looked around the room with a hint of confusion on her face. The door opened a few munites later and the doctor rushed in with two other nurses. "What's wrong?" She asked staring at me. "She's awake." I said pointing to grandma and she muttered an ‘oh’ before commencing on checking her. “She's Alright and it's a miracle for her to be awake, I'd expected her to wake in a week time but seeing this I must say she's really strong. She just need some rest and some light food and she will be back on her feet again.” The doctor reassured and I couldn't help but smile. “Thank you, doctor.” I said and grandma whispered that she was thirsty so the nurse gave her some water. "Where am I?" she asked after drinking the water. "You're in the hospital ma'am, can you remember what happened" "I was attacked by some gun men" "I've already informed the police and they are already looking into it.” She (grandma)turned to me. "Who are you?" She asked. "Oh ma'am, I'm Diana and I brought you here last night.” I explained. "Thank you, my child" "You're welcome ma'am" "You can call me grandma,” she said and I smiled. "Alright, grandma.” I wiped a lone tear from my eye "Grandma, are you hungry?" I asked and she nods her head so I turned to the doctor "Where can I get some light food" "At the cafeteria downstairs or miss Abigail please take her to the cafeteria.” "I'll be back soon grandma.” She nodded while I followed the nurse out and on our way I saw some cops and some people which I believe were influential by their aura and dressing they all wore mask. Getting to the cafeteria, I bought some chicken and rice soup with green Chiles and ginger with a bottle of water before going back to the room. Getting there I started hearing noises from the room and I had the checked the number on the wall to make sure I was standing at the right door, I opened the door and was surprised when I saw the same people at the hallway in the room but this time they removed their mask and I was beyond shocked when I saw the president, the First Lady, Leo Smiths and another guy who looked like Leo surrounding grandmas bed. oh my gosh, what are these heavenly people doing here. "Diana.” I heard grandma called but I still stood on the same spot. "Diana, I am hungry.” She said and that's when my brain quickly acted when I heard that. “I'm sorry Grandma, I took so long.” I helped her to sit up and adjust the bed trying not to pay attention to the people in the room. "Grandma,who is this?" The one who looked like Leo asked. "This is Diana and she saved me.” Grandma said and they all faced me. "Diana this is my son, Louis Smiths, his wife Nicole, my grand babies Liam and Leonard.” She introduced and someone coughed out rather too loudly at the and of the room. "Oh and that's my husband Lucas Smiths." "Nice to meet you all.” I said bringing my head down lightly. "Diana, I want to thank you for saving my mother's life. I owe you one.” Mr Louis said and I almost peed in my pants. I couldn't believe it, the president was thanking me, oh ain't I lucky. "Its nothing sir, I just did what I had to do.” I opened the food and intend to feed her but a loud gasps made me paused "What on earth are you giving to her?” Nicole asked in a stern voice which made my body shake. "Some chicken and rice soup ma'am.” I replied politely and she shook her head. "Mum is not going to eat that, don't worry I'll ask the chef to prepare a better looking dish than this.” She said and I intend to close the box but grandma held my hand. "Diana, Im hungry please feed me.” she complained pouting her lips like a baby making me almost chuckled but I quickly composed myself. "Okay". "But mum you can't eat this hospital food or from where ever it came from, it doesn't contain the vitamins you need and who knows maybe it's filled with germs.” "Mum, please don't do this here.” Leo said and his mother frowned. "I am going to talk to the doctor so we can transfer you to our hospital.” Mr Louis said before leaving the room. "Grandma you gave me a fright" Leo said holding her hand while pouting like a baby also. "Oh my nardy, I'm sorry if I scared you but don't worry I am fine now.” almost laughed when I heard the name *Nardy* seriously. Liam burst into laughter. "Grandma, I am a grown up man now so please don't call me Nardy again even Liam thinks it's funny.” he complained still pouting making Liam and their grandpa chuckle. "You are still a baby to me and besides you are just 25(twenty five). "Mum I hope you are not feeling uncomfortable in this crappy place?” Ma'am Nicole asked with disgust written all over her face which spoiled the mood. The door opened and Mr Louis with the doctor and a nurse who wheeled the wheelchair inside. "Okay, I've signed the transfer papers and also paid the bills so mum we are good to go" "Okay Mum let's go, this place is getting suffocating already.” Ma'am Nicole said picking her bag up while Mr Louis helped grandma to the wheelchair and wore a mask for her. They also wore theirs before going out, I followed them so I could say my final goodbye to grandma.**DIANA** The cars parked in the underground parking lot, and we all got out. We took the private elevator to avoid the press due to my anxiousness. I was sweating profusely and wasn’t sure if I could pull this off without a flaw. "Come on, girl, you can do this," I repeated in my head like a mantra, reassuring myself and building my confidence. Jeanne held my hand and gave me a warm smile, allowing me to breathe out and calm myself down. "Thanks, Jean," I said, appreciating her effort to soothe me. "You’re welcome." As we entered the main hall, I saw exactly what I had expected—and yet nothing like it. Reporters from various news stations and fashion magazines lurked around, eager for any news. Famous fashion designers like Tom, Alexander, and Coco sat in the front row, scanning the room, waiting for the show to begin. "They are waiting for you, Diana," my subconscious squealed, making me feel giddy inside. I took three deep breaths before approaching them while repeating my m
Author’s POV. Three months later. The shrill sound of wails woke up the two couples who were sleeping peacefully. They groaned and cursed as they got up, but the man held the woman’s hand. “Don’t worry, babe, I’ll take care of them. You just rest.” He said and pecked her cheeks before leaving the room. The woman muttered a little ‘thanks’ and went back to sleep almost immediately. Leonard walked to the adjacent room and saw his two princesses wailing like the earth was on attack, he walked to the end and picked their feeder, before going to the crib and once they saw someone's shadow they stopped crying, staring at their father with tears on their faces. “Hey pretties, I guess you’re hungry huh.” He asked and carried one from the crib, he placed her gently in his arms, placing the feeder in her mouth and the baby latched on to it quickly and that made Leonard chuckle, “You’re that hungry, huh?” He smiled and stared at his pretty angel whilst he played with the other. Eve
EPILOGUE 2. This chapter is dedicated to those who took the time to read, comment, and vote. Thank you for your love and support, everyone. SEVEN MONTHS LATER DIANA. Life has been going great for me, although I’ve faced some challenges with my mental health issues. Thankfully, it’s all okay now, all thanks to my psychologist, Dr. Renee. She has helped me get back to my daily life; I no longer flinch or get startled when someone touches me. I’ve come to accept the fact that I’m a princess now, and sometimes, it still feels unbelievable that I come from a royal family. Even Harmony was surprised and happy for me. Thinking back to how I reacted when Leonard broke the news makes me laugh. I was such a jerk—sorry, I meant to say that princesses don’t curse. Oops! I argued with Leonard that he was lying, insisting my family was dead and would never come back. But after much persuasion, along with the story and evidence he provided, I hugged my dad for the first time. “Thinking again?”
**EPILOGUE ONE** **TWO MONTHS LATER** This chapter is dedicated to Lotto wearers Karen Russell, Ndifreke Etim, Pauline, Alice Suzeni, Chrissy Bridgelal, Mean Hermosa, crnsd, Daisy Presh, Karly Meh, Felimo Fernandes Basdeo, and Favy. Thank you for your support and for your gems. **THIRD PERSON'S POV** Many people gathered at the entrance of St. Paul’s Cathedral for the wedding of Princess Diana and Leonard Smith, the president's son. Reporters were also present, eager to capture any scoop they could. “We are live at St. Paul’s Cathedral for the royal wedding and coronation of our beloved princess, Diana, and her groom, Leonard Smith. Rumor has it that they were already married before in an arranged marriage, and now they want to renew their vows and hold a proper wedding. Oh! Here comes the bride.” They immediately turned their attention and cameras to the approaching vehicles. The cars stopped in front, and all the bridesmaids—three in total—descended from the Bentley, each
LEONARD’S POV CONT. “Have it your way then.” He pulled the trigger and everything happened so fast that the next thing I knew was seeing Derrick on the floor with blood coming out of his stomach and mouth and the man being apprehended. “DERRICK!.” I yelled running to him, I squatted on the floor and held his hand. “You will be fine,” I said and turned to the soldiers. “Lift him, gently.” The two soldiers held Derrick gently as we walked to the helicopter. “Hurry up.” I yelled at the soldiers as they carried Derrick into the helicopter and as soon as Dad saw us he gasped. “What happened?” He asked worriedly, I shook my head before walking in still carrying Diana who had fainted. “Let’s go.” The captain yelled closing the door and the pilot nodded, I turned to see King Charles holding Derrick’s hands whispering words to him. *he’s going to be fine* I thought as the helicopter took off. FAST FORWARD I was pacing up and down in the hospital hallway impatiently,
UNKNOWN POV I sat on my chair with my hands on my hair, how could I let this happen? Shit! I hit the table angrily and breathed out. The sound of a phone ringing blared in the room, he’s calling. I picked the phone up from the table before answering. “Boss,” I called in a fearful tone. “I want to assume you have taken care of it ya.” his cold voice asked from the other side of the line and I gulped down nothing. “I... I’ve gotten it but there is a slight problem.”I stuttered holding my hair tightly, the line was silent for a while before he spoke up. “What problem?” he asked. “There..... is...... no.......... some..one.”I stuttered, I couldn’t form a single word correctly. “Shut the fuck up Michael, you better get the fucking job done before the end of today or else, ya know what’s gonna happen to ya son huh?” he said calmly. I know he was snickering at the other side and I gulped nothing down again. “Yes boss.” he hung up and I threw the phone on the floor and w
LEONARD. “We got to move quickly,” Derrick said, and I couldn’t help but agree. “Dad, you and King Charles will stay here while Derrick and I will go with the squad,” I instructed, and he frowned. “But that’s dangerous.” “I want to go, Dad,” I replied, putting on a bulletproof jacket and an earpiece. “Alright, but be careful,” Dad said, and I nodded. “Can you tell me the exact building she is in?” I asked Cole, who was typing away on his laptop. “The third building on your right, but it seems the signal is moving,” he said with an arched brow. “Sir, it seems they have gotten an idea that we are here.” a soldier reported, and I frowned. “How did they get such crucial information about this when we made sure to be careful.” I pondered and one thought came to my mind *we have a traitor.* I stared at all the soldiers but stopped when I saw two men who were close to each other saying something lowly, I need to keep an eye on those two. “If we have to start a gunf
DIANA. N/B: PLEASE SKIP IF YOU FEEL TOO UNCOMFORTABLE TO READ. It has been five days of pure torture, five days of constant rape and punishment. My whole body feels sore, my pussy is sore and my asshole is sore. I was lying on the bed staring at the ceiling blankly. I couldn’t feel anything, all my thoughts were going haywire, I couldn’t cry anymore and there has been a damn question bothering my mind *why didn’t they kill me five days ago* *what am I still doing here?, why am I still living for*. I bet by now my skin looks like an eyesore with those marks and injury from the belt mark Miguel flogged me, for the past five days I haven’t had a nice bath or food all I can smell is sex, semen, blood, and sweats. My body felt sticky and dirty, but I was too tired and numb to do anything. I wondered how Leo was doing, I mindlessly took my hand and played with my left ring finger but frowned when I felt it empty, Who took my ring? I thought but remembered when Miguel saw it, and
LEONARD It has been five days since Diana was kidnapped, three days since I woke up and found myself in this fucking hospital. The first thing I did when I woke up was to look for Diana, I tore off the IV tubes connected to my hand and ran out of the room, feeling numb to the pain in my shoulder. The pain wasn’t my priority, Diana was, and I could bleed all day trying to find her, I didn’t care. All I want is my Diana back here, safely in my hands as we plan our family. Liam was the first person to see me and tried to make me go back to the room while my Diana was out there somewhere scared and lonely. I tried to move past him, but Mum came at that time, so he and Mum held me and told me the police were doing their job. But I would rather not hear any of it, I wanted to look for her myself, I wanted to be the one who rescued her and bring her home, so I started screaming, then I felt a needle pierce my hand. I turned to see a doctor standing there with a syringe and the next thin