Forbidden Love

~chapter 14~

I can't believe I'm seeing this right now.

Oliver is kissing someone else. And that someone else is a man.

I feel as though I should be upset at what I'm seeing but that would be hypocritical of me. In all honesty I'm happy for him. If he has found someone that he has feelings for like I have, no one will get hurt in the end.

Maybe with this happening, we can both have a happy ending.

I quietly backed out of the room and made my way back to the ball room with a big smile on my face. This is wonderful news.

Now I definitely need a moment to talk to Oliver in private. If we talk things out, we could possibly come up with a plan so that we can be with whoever we choose and our families won't be angry.

When I made it back my mother came basically running towards me. "Where did you go young lady? You know you aren't supposed to leave without an escort..." she stepped closer to me for her next words were quieter than the last, "You don't want others to think you were doing something scandalous, do you?"

"Mother! I would never do something like that." Lies. "Plus I did have an escort I ran into Oliver when I walked out of this room and he walked me around a bit then brought me right back."

"If that is so, then where is Oliver?" She asked, raising an eyebrow at me.

"Um well he was doing something when I ran into so he probably went back to finish. I'm sure he'll be back shortly."

I feel terrible for not telling my mother the truth. But for some reason it didn't feel right to tell her what I saw.

She scanned me once more like what she usually does, looking to see if I was lying. "Alright then dear, but no more running off without telling me while I am here. Now let us go, it is almost time for tea and we must mingle with some of your future husbands' family."

She linked arms with me and we then made our way out to the garden.

Oliver's POV
I saw Seraphine talking with her mother. Nows my chance. I quickly slipped through the crowd, making my way out of the ball room.

I continued my way down the hall, slowing down some when I heard footsteps coming from the opposite direction. I couldn't look suspicious. They might say something to my father about this.

I walked into the library and started looking around. Where is he? He said he would be here till noon but I don't see him. Did he stand me up?

Hands landed on my side making me jump slightly. "Hello Your Highness, I'm so glad you could join me." The sound of his voice sent a shiver down my spine.

"I thought you weren't going to show for a moment." My reply barely above a whisper.

His deep chuckle filled the room. "How could I stand up a cute little thing like you?"

I felt a blush creep across my cheeks. "I'm not that little. You're only a few inches taller than me."

He spun me around so that I would be facing him. He still looks as gorgeous as when I first saw him that night.

Before I knew it his lips were on mine. The kiss was so gentle, yet I could still feel the neediness from it.

He broke the kiss first, backing away from me only to leave a strange emptiness. "I apologize, but I had to break it off before I went to far."

I blushed yet again when I realized what he was meaning by that. "I-it's fine, we should probably go before we get caught anyways, plus the others are going to wonder where I vanished to."

"It is sad that you're right, Your Highness." He then took my hand and raised it to his lips. He planted a soft kiss on my knuckles before turning to leave. "Until we meet again little one."

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XOXO
Prodigal Child

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