Princess Leonor : Viva la Reina! (English Version)

24. The Two Sides

"Ahmad! It's a surprise to meet you here." Sofia extended her hand to the man in front of her. 

Ahmad was no less surprised. Unlike before, now he welcomed Sofia's handshake.

"Your Royal Highness, I didn't expect it either. A princess in a coffee shop this night."

Sofia smiled widely.

"I told you to call me Sofia. When you sent a message the other day saying that you were now living in Spain, I didn't expect to meet you now, here. Nice to meet you, Ahmad."

Their conversation stopped when Ahmad's drink order was ready. 

"Frappucinno for Ahmad!" shouted the waiter.

"Yes, me."

While taking his drink, Ahmad said to Sofia, "Maybe we can talk for a while, Sofi. At that table?" Ahmad pointed to a table that was still empty.

"Okay, I'll order a drink too."

That night the two people exchanged news. Ahmad moved to Spain a few months ago. His mother had died while they were in Germany. Ahmad had not remarried until now.

But nothing is perfect. Someone took a picture of them while they were talking to each other.

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Meanwhile, Queen Leonor's condition improved. In early October, doctors allowed her to go home.

To celebrate that, there would be a celebration on October 31st, the Queen's birthday. The royal family was scheduled to greet their people from the balcony of the Royal Palace of Madrid.

Viva la Reina!

Viva la Reina!

Viva la Reina!

All the royals waved their hands to the people waiting below. Luisa was carried by Umberto. Giovanna was carried by Letizia. While Carlos held the hands of his parents, Sofia and Alex.

"Kiss me," Leonor said to Umberto while waving her hand.

"What?" Umberto was surprised. He made sure he hadn't heard wrong.

"KISS ME" 

"Sure."

Umberto's head moved closer to Leonor. Luisa, who was being carried by Umberto, was in the middle of them. And their lips met. Only for a few seconds.

The people who saw that cheered even louder. They didn't expect that to happen. Not only them, Umberto didn't expect it either. He thought, with that, Leonor had forgiven him completely.

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After the event, they all returned to Zarzuela's palace. Leonor walked to her room. Unbeknownst to her, Umberto was following her from behind.

Leonor was shocked when two hands wrapped around her chest. Apparently Umberto was hugging her from behind.

"Let me go," Leonor screamed.

But Umberto hugged her even tighter. His lips traced Leonor's white neck, then her cheeks. His desire grew. 

"Let me go, you bastard." Leonor fought against the hug with all her strength.

Finally Umberto let go of the hug.

"Why? You asked me to kiss you earlier." Umberto didn't understand.

"That's in public. In front of the people, we have to appear as the ideal Disney couple. Behind their backs, I don't want you to touch me."

Umberto was so disappointed. It turned out that his wife had not fully accepted him back.