Can I Really Forget

Chapter 4

Can I really forget?

Anne pov

“Ehn?” I found my lips wide open and my hands shaking on their own

“Yes…” he walked up to me and held my arm, staring deep into my eyes like he was looking at my soul

“Please…remembering that night would ruin our friendship and create awkward moments, I don't want that.” I nodded; maybe he was right, but what about me? What about how I feel? Can I really forget about last night when it was the best thing that ever happened to me?

“We need to, Anne…” he pressed on and I sighed tiredly

“You're right…we need to forget it all. Besides, tonight is your crowning night I would also want us to celebrate freely” he smiled at my words

“Thanks so much for understanding me” I pecked my forehead, obviously adding petrol to already burning flames. I couldn't stop myself from clinging to his side, he cleared his throat awkwardly making me come back to my senses

“I'll go prepare for tonight then…” I bowed and left the room.

It's crazy how hurt I feel right now. It felt as if a thousand nails were being driven into my skin and I couldn't hold back my tears as I reached the storage room.

“We're to forget everything that happened just like that? Doesn't he feel the slightest rapid heartbeat whenever I'm close to him because mine always threatened to explode, how can he just brush everything under the carpet just like that?

“Where's that filthy girl?!” Helena's voice came like a woman in labor, I quickly jumped to my feet and rushed out to answer her

“Helena…” she threw a polythene bag at me

“Prepare the cookies!” I blinked

“But my master asked me to take a day off…”

“Day off my foot, get your ass to work before I hit you!”

“She won't be working Helena…” a cold voice came from behind us totally making Helena freeze at the spot. Charles walked in coming to stand in front of Helena thereby making me disappear behind his huge body

“But Alpha prince…”

“Your opinion isn't needed Helena and last time I checked, she's my personal maid so she only attends to me” Helena was shaking in her boots

“Am I understood?” Charles asked

“Y…y…yes alpha Prince” she stammered

“Better…” he held my wrist and pulled me till we got to a large door

“You're staying here for the meantime and I'll be sending your clothes for tonight's event here, you're my special guest” he winked

“Really? This would be my first time attending a party like that” I jumped

“Sure, enjoy your day…” he smiled before leaving. I entered the magnificent room and I couldn't help but marvel…I've never entered this room before and now I get to stay here for a while…I'm so happy!

I was jumping happily when I realized something; what if he's just doing all this to apologize for last night? I'm not really worth all this, am I? I became sad again as my head hit the soft pillow.

****

I opened my eyes to the knock on my door, rushing there a maid stood with a gold box in her hands.

“What's this?” I asked in confusion

“The alpha Prince said to wear this tonight, he handpicked them himself” A smile formed at the corner of my lips as I took the box from her

“Thank you so much…” I wanted to close the door behind me but she stopped it with her feet, I looked at her to see her throwing daggers at me

“So you get to attend the party as an honored guest while we, your seniors, serve you? How magnificent, what is it you bribed the prince with? Is it your pussy cause I'm sure mine’s tastier than yours” she scowled bitterly at me

“I'm sorry about this…” she raised her palm

“Just shut up, you talking would add to my anger issues; I'm already mad as it is,” she hissed and walked off. Going to the bathroom, I took my bath and came to dress up but couldn't stop admiring the gown; it smelled of royalty and elegance…come to think of the fact, he handpicked this for me; could he have started developing feelings for me?

I picked up the glass shoe and it reminded me of the story of the omega wolf who danced with the prince in a pair of glass slippers…what was her name?

“Yes! Cinderella” I giggled.

The knock on my door made me quickly put on the shoe and rushed to see who it was…

“You look ravishing in this; I do have a great taste, right?” Charles smiled

“You sure do buddy…” he stretched out his palm

“I beg your majestic honor to be my date for tonight,” I giggled; he looked like a teenager in love. I placed my palm on his and he led me away. I could hear whispers from the maids, but I didn't care at this point; I was with the love of my life.

****

“Charles come up here!” The alpha king called, and Charles happily smiled; I kept clapping as he walked to the front of the crowd; the eldest chancellor collected the battle sword from Charles's father and placed it on Charles' palms, signifying that the deal had been signed…Charles is now the Alpha!

“Long live Alpha Charles!” the elder called 

“Long live Alpha Charles!” We responded by bowing to him.

The smile on Charles's face was immeasurable; he'd waited for this day since we clocked 15, and now he's gotten it. I'm so happy for him.

Almost immediately, a bright white light shone directly at a girl who sat behind me, everyone could see the mate bond appear around her wrist and that of Charles, the room was filled with gasps, I couldn't contain my shock

“He got his mate immediately after he was crowned…”

“That's rare…”

“The moon goddess must be in support of his regime”

The crowd kept whispering; I looked at Charles, who was already walking towards her; he had the biggest smile ever. As he walked past me, I felt something snap within me and my heart became weak

“You're my mate…Gosh! You're so beautiful! Let's get married as soon as we can.” My jaw dropped at his words; he accepted her?!

I was thinking he was beginning to like me. I thought he finally recognized my feelings for him, but then it was just a way to make me forget last night?!

“Charles…” the name escaped my lips as Charles pulled the girl into a passionate kiss, and everyone cheered them; my eyes were filled with tears.

Is he not reciprocating my feelings because I'm of a lower class? I knew at that point, I couldn't swallow the humiliation anymore…I needed to do something, I needed to leave! I need to live in this place for somewhere better, somewhere I can discover myself.

“Goodbye, Charles.” I turned away from the scene and exited the palace. I didn't take anything with me, what could an orphan own except herself?

I walked into the woods, the air was eerie and creepy…I had nowhere to go but I kept walking until I felt electricity pass through my whole body. I looked around to notice a whole new place around me…

“Where am I?”