Chapter ten : Royal truths

"Many men know how to flatter, few men know how to praise." ~ Greek Proverb.

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He walked back and fourth in his room, expecting her. He didn't know what he would say to her or where to began ? She probably hated him but he loved her, loves her ; present tense.

"Sire-" someone interrupted.

"Yes ?" He said expectedly.

"Your guest is here." The guard said.

"Bring her up." He ordered and they nodded.

Lucia was angry, she was mad as a hatter, she was raging with anger, beyond ill-tempered. Who did he think he was ? ordering her around. What did he want from her ? she thought. These hormones were definitely adding fuel to her raging fire. She was adamant on getting him off her back for good. He was promised to Princess Amelia and him requesting her presence at the palace. People in her neighborhood would always start a conversation. This would create gossip and banters all around.

Lucia feared coming into the Kings Presence but to her surprise he wasn't there. Princess Amelia was not ar