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Chapter 18: The Announcement
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The King’s Chosen Bride Chapter 19: Crazy Bestie
"OH MY GOD! CATHY, YOU WEREN'T KIDDING! BITCH, YOU REALLY WEREN’T KIDDING. YOU'RE GOING TO BE THE FUCKING QUEEN OF AUSTRALIA?!" Steven screeched, his voice reaching new octaves that Catherine didn't know were possible. Catherine could barely contain her laughter as she replied, "Yes, Steven, it's true! Can you believe it now?!"Steven continued to scream incoherently, and Catherine had to hold her phone away from her ear to protect her eardrums. She could hear Steven frantically pacing back and forth in the background, still shouting at the top of his lungs.On the other end of the call, Steven's voice was barely audible over his hysterical screams. She had known Steven for years, and he had always been overdramatic, especially when he was excited or surprised about something. It was one of the things she loved most about him."Girl, please, calm down!" Catherine said, trying to stifle her giggles. "You're going to burst my eardrums and collapse a whole building with your high-pitche
The King’s Chosen Bride Chapter 20: Extravagant Gifts For Her
“Oh my God, I can't wait to see him in person. Goodness I'm so lucky to be your friend,” Steven squealed, and Catherine could almost see him waving his hands in excitement.“Lmao, so about King Shawn, he told me that I was the one the royal seal had chosen and that he wanted me to be his queen. I was in shock at first, but then I said yes, of course without wasting much time.” She explained as she blushed seriously while thinking about the King.“Goodness!!! This is like a fairy tale, but better! You're marrying a freaking Greek god! That freaking Greek god is going to be your husband. Girl, I can't even handle this. I'm going crazy. I'm so happy for you!" Catherine felt a warm glow of happiness at Steven's words.They continued chatting excitedly for the next few minutes, with Steven bombarding Catherine with more questions about her encounter with King Shawn which she answered with a flushed red face.********Although it was already the early hours of the morning, Catherine was sti
The King’s Chosen Bride Chapter 21: Miserable Mother And Daughter
Back in Melbourne, Catherine’s vicious stepsister, Evelyn Jones couldn’t believe it, the news was too shocking and unbearable for her. “It’s Catherine Mum, how can it be?” She yelled after catching a glimpse of her mother, Elissa walk into her disheveled room gloomily. She had been screeching and howling in anguish for the past few minutes after finding out.Evelyn had never felt so full of anger and malice like this before in her whole life. Her mascara ran black through her cheeks, her hair was a mess and out of place. Her eyes were red and full of rage. And her entire outfit was disheveled like that of a mad woman. “How can it be Ca-the-rine? Why does it have to be H-E-R? It can’t be!!!!” she screamed continuously in a trembling voice. She became increasingly hysterical, crying and screaming in despair. Slap! Evelyn blinked her tears eyes as she felt pain gushing at her left cheek. Her mother who always treated her like a precious jewel had just slapped her for the first time.“
The King’s Chosen Bride Chapter 22: Never Escape Her Shadow
When she married Magnus Jones, a wealthy and influential polygamist big shot as his second wife, Elissa struggled to come to terms with the fact that she would have to share her husband with other women even though he told her what it would be like from the start. And indeed a few years after he married her, he also wedded Catherine’s mother, Diana Lewis as his third wife and she was slowly becoming his new favorite. While some may have found a way to navigate this complex situation with grace and understanding, Elissa's bitterness was on a whole different level.From the moment Magnus had taken Diana as his third wife, Elissa's world had been turned upside down. She had once been the sole recipient of Magnus's attention, the one who held his heart and commanded his affections. But then, Diana had trespassed upon her territory, becoming a constant thorn in her flesh.Elissa's grievance grew with each passing day, fueled by her own insecurities and fears of being replaced. Diana’s beau
The King’s Chosen Bride Chapter 23: Flirting With Him
Despite her explanation, her grandmother's phone calls kept coming and the incessant nagging was starting to affect her mood. She couldn't understand why Matilda was suddenly so insistent on her coming back to Australia. They had never been particularly close, and Catherine couldn't help but feel that her grandmother's newfound interest in her was solely because she had been chosen as the queen. It left a bitter taste in Catherine's mouth. The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. The old woman probably also didn't want people to think that Catherine wasn't treated well at home. But that was the absolute truth and also the reason she settled in the United States instead of Australia in the first place.“Catherine, my dear, you need to be on an immediate flight back to Australia," Matilda insisted with a sense of urgency in her voice. “Grandma, I already told you, it's not that simple. I have palace officials right here in my home now and they said I would be staying her
The King’s Chosen Bride Chapter 24: The Flight Back Home
Shawn leaned closer to the phone, his eyes glinting with interest. "And what might that be, my lady?" he asked, his mind racing with possibilities. Catherine paused for a moment, feeling a thrill of excitement run through her. She couldn't believe she was flirting with the king, but she couldn't help herself. "I heard that being the queen of Australia comes with a lot of power, your grace," she said slowly, drawing out each word. "And I have to admit, I'm quite intrigued by the idea of having that kind of power at my fingertips."King Shawn's eyes widened in surprise at her boldness. He couldn't help but be amused by her enticing nature. “I like a woman who knows what she wants," he said, his voice growing even deeper.Catherine felt her cheeks flush with pleasure. "I know what I want, your grace," she replied with confidence. "And I'm not afraid to go after it."Shawn was impressed, he was starting to confirm that their union would not be so bad at all. "Hmmm, I can see that. You
The King’s Chosen Bride Chapter 25: Warm Reception
Her long brown hair was styled in loose waves that fell around her shoulders, with a few strands pinned back to frame her face. Her makeup was natural and flawless, as she had instructed the beautician, with a pop of pink color on her lips that perfectly matched her dress. She accessorized the dress with a simple silver necklace and a matching bracelet that completed the look perfectly.Zowie stretched her paws out, playing with the tail of Catherine’s dress like it was a toy and Catherine laughed."You're getting restless now, aren't you?" she said. "Well, we'll be home soon, I promise. And then you can run around in the garden and chase the birds."Zowie meowed again, and Catherine smiled."I know, I missed home too," she said. "But we're almost there. The guards said just a few more minutes." As the plane descended towards the airport, Catherine felt a mix of excitement and nervousness. Her heart was pounding with anticipation. She had heard that there was going to be a huge welco
The King’s Chosen Bride Chapter 26: Settling Back Home
The entire Jones family along with hundreds of other close family friends and well-wishers all stood in the huge villa living room waiting for Catherine’s arrival. They were all very excited and nervous at the same time. After all, it wasn't every day that someone from their family became the future queen of their country. Everyone was dressed in their best outfits, and the room was decorated with balloons and streamers of purple and white, Catherine’s favorite colors. The anticipation was palpable, and everyone’s eyes were fixed on the grand entrance. Catherine was currently the talk of the whole world and the pride of her family. She had achieved something remarkable and worth the intensity of the celebrations.As soon as Catherine walked into the living room, the whole place erupted into piercing screams and cheering. She was surprised to see the entire room decorated with balloons and streamers. The walls were also lined with congratulatory messages for her. “Catherine, darling,
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