Chapter 9: Ragnor is invited home

Princess Siku had come to the City of San Francisco to look for Ragnor as he is her will-be husband. To her disappointment, not only did she find him with another woman, a human, but she was driven out of the mansion.

She was driven out because of a human girl, a nobody. She, Princess Siku, is of royal blood and the next queen, yet Ragnor drove her out because of a human girl. Princess Siku was unhappy about this turn of events and could only do one thing, report the incident to the King, Ragnor's father. 

Princess Siku made a decision to tell Rganor's father, the reigning King everything on her way back home.

Somewhere in the thick forest outside human civilization, lies Ufalme wa Kutokufa, meaning the Kingdom of Immortal. Many humans who have ventured to enter this Kingdom did not leave to tell the story. There have been scary stories about what is in the middle of the thick forest but no one has dared to confirm the stories. 

Princess Siku arrived at the breathtaking city, their technology is far more advanced than that of the human cities. All transactions from shopping to house renting or purchasing can be done online with your bank code. The car drove straight into the royal palace where Princess Siku was received by Ragnor's mum accompanied by four formidable guards.

Ragnor's mum, Queen Nyota Angavu welcomed Princess Siku with a hug and walked her into the palace followed by the guards. 

"How was your journey to the human world? Did you find my son?" Queen Nyota Angavu asked excitedly

"I did, but my Queen, you are not going like what I am about to tell you," Princess Siku replied with sadness in her voice

"Tell me, my daughter, is my son okay?" Queen Nyota Angavu asked worriedly

Princess Siku informed the queen about everything that happened back in the City of San Francisco and about the human girl, Clara Hughs. 

"A human girl?" The queen asked in shock "He is in love with a human girl?"

Princess Siku nodded in confirmation. The queen got up and went straight to the King's chambers, she narrated everything Princess Siku had told her to him. Princess Siku stood in front of the King's chambers patiently for what was next.

The King angrily stepped out of his chambers, and calling one of the guards, he sent him with an invitation scroll to summon Ragnor to the Royal Palace at once. Princess Siku who appeared to be hurt and crying when she was narrating what happened had the corners of her lips curved into a smile but no one noticed it. 

Back in San Francisco City, Clara was awake but still lying on the bed. She stretched and yawned. She checked the other side of the bed for Ragnor but realize it was empty. She felt she may have imagined Ragnor sleeping next to her. She smiled and hit her forehead with her palm for thinking wildly. She doesn't understand her feelings but she does know she likes being around Ragnor. Without looking at what she was wearing she run out of the room to look for him. The butler was the first to see her as soon as she stepped out of the room. His eyes widened and he bowed immediately to avoid a second look. 

"Where is Ragnor?" Clara asked smiling

"Er..er...ma'am. In his study," He replied with hesitation 

"What is wrong?" Clara asked noticing how tense and hesitant the butler was

The butler cleared his throat and still, won't lift his head but managed to say "ma'am are you sure you want to meet the boss, dressed like that?"

Clara looked at herself and shrieked. She was in a pink see-thru gown up to knee level, the hands were very small, leaving her shoulders bare and the front was shaped into a bra. From the waist down, the material has been split into the shape of rectangles and all she wore was a panty. Her hands quickly covered her chest and her private but before she could run back into her room she heard Ragnor's gentle alluring voice 

"Is everything alright, I heard you scream?" He asked looking at her body in admiration.

Clara froze in her steps, the butler left the scene immediately. Ragnor walked to her and held her by the waist. She lowered her head shyly and he smiled at her innocence.

Ragnor is a very tall man with a height of 2.1m, and Clara was a 1.6m. She always had to raise her head to see his face when she stands very close to him. 

"If you wanted to walk around the house like that, you should have just told me, I would have sent all the servants away," He said and carried her back into the room.

In the room he made her sit on the sofa and went to the bathroom and filled the tab for her. He came to the room and offered her his hand. She took it and he led her to the bathroom. 

In the bathroom, he made her face him placing his hands on both sides of her shoulders. Clara lifted her head to look at him. They were both staring into each other eyes, time seems to have stopped. He pushed the hand of the dress down her shoulder with his fingers causing the gown to drop to the ground. She lowered her head and shyly covered her chest. There was a battle going on in her mind making her body indecisive. A part of her is enjoying every bit of his slow touch and attention for her and another part is screaming, "Nooooooo, stop him"

"Hey, no need to cover yourself like that. Save that look for only me. I promise you, I won't let anyone else see you like this. I will also not do anything against your will, I promise," He smiled revealing his dimples.

"Just put your hands down let me take care of you, okay? I just want to admire your beauty," He concluded and Clara nodded still looking down and he kissed the top of her head. 

Clara felt weak in her knees. She did take her hands off her chest but placed them on his chest for balance. It appears her legs could no longer support her crazy body which will not listen to her. She placed her head on his chest and her breathing was a bit unsteady due to her fast-beating heart. She wrapped her hands around his waist, her whole body was now quivering. Her emotions were very complicated, she had never been with a man and due to the bullying and multiple attacks, she easily shies away from men.

In the same body, she feels an unexplainable yen for his touch. A feeling of fear and desire mixed. Ragnor felt all her emotions but he could not understand his own emotions and hence was not sure how to help her. He stopped thinking he may be making her uncomfortable. 

"I think, I have helped you enough, do you want me to go so you take your bath?" Ragnor asked hoping she will say no

Still with her head on his chest, and her arms wrapped around his waist, she shook her head in a 'no'. She didn't want to let go of him yet. Ragnor smiling took off his shoes, removed his jacket and was left with a T-shirt and trousers. He carried her into the bath. They both went into the jacuzzi and he held her in his arms. He took the sponge and gently cleaned her skin. His hands once in a while touch her sensitive parts sending shivers down her spine.

Clara who was relaxing with her back resting on his chest suddenly got up and turned to look at him. She did not say a word but Ragnor could read, the mixed emotions in her eyes, the desire for him, the fear and all. Clara looked into his eyes and then down to his lips, she then looked into his eyes again and bit her lower lip. Ragnor drew her closer, and lowering his head he kissed her deeply and passionately. Something he wanted to do for some days now. He flipped her over and now he was on top of her. Clara wrapped her hands around his neck for support. He kissed her again, more deeply and more passionately than before. He pulled away and looked at her for a while.

"I know you are not ready, this is enough for today," He said smiling "Now let's go get dressed and have some fun with the swing," He said planting a kiss on her lips. 

Clara's stomach was filled with butterflies, her trust for him grew stronger and that feeling she can't explain also grew. This man cares so much about me. No one had ever cared for her like that, so considerate of her feelings and her desire. 

Ragnor got a bathrobe for Clara and he asked her to go to the room as he get out of the bathtub with his wet clothes. Clara's face flashed thinking about Ragnor taking off his clothes. Ragnor smiled at her

"You are welcome to stay and watch," He said smiling, showing his beautiful dimples. 

He took off his wet T-shirt revealing a perfect broad chest with an eight-pack. Clara covered her face and shyly flee to the bedroom making Ragnor laugh. He quickly took a shower and joined her in the bedroom. Clara was still in her bathrobe clueless about where to find what. He opened the door to the walk-in closet and brought out a set of clothing. Helped her dry her hair and he left her to dress up as he left to dress up in his room. 

When he stepped out of Clara's room, he met the butler who told him he had a visitor. Ragnor's face darkened immediately. He looked at the door to Clara's room and asked the butler to get one of the maids to stay with Clara. He went down to the living room and found the palace guard who handed him the scroll. He took it from him and read the content. His eyes turned red and the guard was immediately terrified but he still could not leave because Ragnor had not dismissed him yet. Out of fear, he spoke

"My prince, may I have your permission to leave?" the guard asked bowing respectfully. 

Ragnor waved his hand gesturing him to leave, He turned towards the stairs and came face to face with Clara

"Prince, Ragnor, you are a Prince?" She asked softly