A ROYAL SURPRISE

♠️Chapter 48♠️

Note: At present, France is not ruled by any Royal Family or Kingdom. After the execution of Louis XVI, there was pretty much no kingdom. And at present, I do not know whether or not they would return back to the Monarchy. But for this story's sake, there will be a Monarchy and there will be a royal family. So please do not get confused. Thank you and happy reading ❤

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Alexandre Antoine Constantine(IV) POV

The Kingdom of France was a medieval early mordern monarchy in Western Europe. It was among the most powerful states in Europe and a great power from the High Middle Ages onward. It was also an early colonial power with possessions around the world.

I should be happy I'm home. That I'm here. Ready to take on the throne and rule the country, but sadly, I'm not. My body is here but my soul is roaming in another country, and my mind is battling with the thoughts of a particular woman, and my heart, has left me, and taken comfort elsewhere.

But as we drive through France, heading towards the Royal castle where the Royal family takes refuge, I'm reminded how real this looks. How real it is. She was right. I made my choice. I made my bed. And now I have to lie in it.

"Everything will be fine Antoine. Just relax" Eulalie says, placing her hand on mine.

It must be fine. I don't expect mother to make a scene or scold me, they are the ones who needed me back, if it were up to me alone, I would be living my simple life, happy and content.

"I'm only doing this because I don't want Louis to be the one to take the throne." I say to her. Louis is my father's brother's son, and if I don't take the throne, he will. And I can't allow that because that guy is greedy and selfish, and only heavens know the kind of rules and laws he would issue for the people of France. This is all just a sacrifice, because my parents only gave birth to Eulalie and I, and women are not allowed to rule the kingdom, if not, I wouldn't have bothered.

"I went to see Eufy" she says suddenly and my heart skips a beat.

"Why would you do that?"

"Because I was her friend too Antoine. And I lied to her as well, because of you. For you. And if you had the chance to explain yourself, then I needed to explain myself as well."

"What did she say?"

"She said she wishes the both of us a safe flight. I asked her if we could remains friends, but..." my sister trails off, obviously hurt that she couldn't keep her friendship with Eufy. "She's a wonderful woman, strong and amazing. It hurts me that we have to hurt her this way." She says, sighing.

"I know" I say, my voice suddenly changing and my throat tight.

"But how did you do it? She's pregnant isn't she?"

I turn to look at my sister, "That baby is mine"

Her eyes widen, and she gasps, before whispering in shock, "Antoine!"

Luckily for us, the car pulls up infront of the castle, and the moment it stops, the doors are pulled open, with servants lined up infront all the way up the stairs before reaching the main golden double doors.