Betrothed (The Selection series and Red Queen Fanfic)

Chapter 49- Forever Twins

"Maxon has his eyes for another, dad. He doesn't love me, and will never Love me. He doesn't value me like you do. I'm just nothing to him." I put my head down, letting all this feeling out to my father.

"Then he already lost you forever. Don't worry about a thing, Delancy. Once you get married, and once you became Queen, Gardenia will always open its arms for you and my grandkids. Your title as Princess of Gardenia will still be yours, Even Mathew can't change it. You will be the Queen and at the same time Princess of Gardenia. All of you. My children will have two titles, they will retain their titles here no matter what happen, and of course, Mathew has to ascend and become King" Dad assured me.

That's our Daddy!

"Thanks Daddy! We're very lucky to have you as our father." I hugged him.

"And I'm lucky to have you as my children," Dad kissed my forehead. "Rest well, my love. You still have a long day ahead of you."

"Good night, Dad! I love You!" I kissed his cheek.

"Good night too, Delancy. I love you too" Daddy says, opening his room.

I walked to my room alone. Thinking about everything daddy said. My back felt the soft cushion of my pillows, lulling me to sleep with such ease.

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"DELANCY!!!" Wendy shrieked.

"Back at ya, Wends!" I ran away from her. Bolting before she could ever catch me.

It all started when I snatched her tiara off her head, causing her to shout in the hallways. As for me, My tiara always stays in place.

I looked back and saw that Wendy is gaining on me.

"Oh God!!" I squealed.

"Pass it to me, Del!!" Amielle waved at me.

The naughty twins are back for more chaos!

"Amielle! No!" Wendy protested.

"Ah-Ha! Gotcha!" Amielle says. The tiara landed on his palms safely.

I immediately stopped my running. Since I have this stupid sickness. Wendy and Amielle chase each other like cats and dogs.

Then Amielle passed it to me.

"Catch me if you cannnnn!!!!" I sang, running after Amielle.

Our little game led us to the dining room, where our family and fiancés waited for us.

We burst into the room causing everyone's attention drew to us. Amielle and I catch our breaths then laughing our heads off.

Wendy came afterwards, face red, sweat dripping from her forehead to her cheek like tears, chest rising and falling, and her hair everywhere.

"My Tiara!" She half yelled.

"We don't know" Amielle said quickly.

She looked at our empty hands then asking where the hell we put it.

"It must've slipped from our grasps, Right Amiey?" I asked.

"Yeah!" Amielle played well.

"Stop playing games with me, Twins! I'm not in the mood for it! Now tell me where is it?!" She demanded.

"No clue." We both said.

"Daddy! Mommy!" Wendy whined.

Mom and Dad were snickering while watching us fight. Mathew and the others were amused as well.

"Don't worry about your face, sis. You look absolutely stunning." I said.

"Only your hair is everywhere and you look haggard" Amielle sassed.

"Both of you did this to me!" She hissed.

Amielle and I erupted in laughter then a maid came rushing to Wendy, handing her the Tiara we hid.

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"Your highness, Lady America wishes to speak with you" Raven informed me.

"Let her in" I answered, eyes not leaving the papers I was reading.

America came in, dunking into a deep curtsy. To my annoyance, I waited a couple of minutes before acknowledging her.

"What do you want?" I asked in monotone, still not bothering to look at her.

America gulped hard. She played with her engagement ring, but I could sense that her eyes burning my ring which makes it more sparkly because of the sunlight cascading.

"About last night. I want to apologize for the secret affair I'm involved with your fiancé, Prince Maxon. With a humble heart, Princess, please forgive us. Please" America begged, running to my side, sinking on her knees, in her eyes, I can see the tears she's holding back.

"Did I asked for your apology?"

"You didn't, Your Grace. But my conscience tells me to apologize to you. It's my fault, I couldn't just let my feelings go away like you did." She explains.

"Can't seem to stay away from him, eh? Well, I don't care! Just remember what I told you and stick with your conscience if you don't want to suffer!" I hissed, stepping out of my office to breath air.

I easily spotted Amielle entering his office, my legs moved towards him. Amielle let me hold him for seconds until I smiled.

"That's my girl!" Amielle kissed my forehead then walked me to my office.

There he was, sitting on the couch with his legs crossed. Maxon quickly stood up once we entered the office, his hands quickly of my cheek, checking me.

"You alright, dear?" He asked.

I nod my head. Amielle patted Maxon's back as he closed the door behind him.

"State your business." I said plainly.

"Del, could we talk about us?"

"If it's about our stupid relationship? Sorry, I am not the mood for those. And there's nothing we have talk about. So if you don't have important things to say, kindly get out of my office" I answered politely.

Maxon kissed my cheek before heading out. I sighed, closed my eyes and spinning my chair continuously to relieve the stress.

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"Its getting boring and boring everyday!!!" Amielle grunted.

We're at the gardens, we sat on the blankets laid down for us. Amielle and I together, Wendy and Maven, America and Cal. I leave Maxon alone. As for Mathew, He's having a coffee date with Erzielle.

"I agree!!!" I snuggled beside him, my body never leaving my twin's.

Amielle lean in to kiss my nose, I giggle at it. I feel loved and contented from the kisses I receive from my family. Because now I know that the kisses I receive from Maxon is nothing but pretentious and cold.