Tiana (More Than a Story Book 1)

WELCOME TO NEW ORLEANS

(Lawrence's P.O.V)

"Your highness." I called to him. He was sitting in the kitchen eating cereal, playing on his phone.

He didnt hear me so I cleared my throat and repeated myself. "YOUR HIGHNESS!"

He banged his fist on the table and curse in Maldonian under his breath. "I'm sorry. This game Ray and Louis told me about, Flappy birds...Its very addicting."

Bloody hell, he's such a child. "Sire, I want to ask you about that young lady that came to visit us."

He was already back playing his phone. "Who? Tiana?"

"Yes sir. What is she...exactly to you?"

He looked up at me with a unreadable expression. "I don't understand your question."

I gulped. As much as I hate to admit it I had choose my words wisely with this spoiled brat because he still had the power to fire me. "I mean what is your relationship to her."

"She's my friend." He put his phone down giving me his full attention. "What else would she be?"

"Well you might see her as a friend now... But keep in mind that you have quiet a weakness for...pretty women."

Naveen let out a smooth laugh. "I can assure you Lawrence, Tiana is not like any of those other girls. She wouldn't fall for my charms even I wanted her to."

"I think we should also keep in mind that you are the type to go for a challenge." I raise my eyebrows, trying to give him a hint without having to say it.

"You think I like Tiana? " he asked in disbelief.

"I think you find her attractive." I corrected.

"Well look at her, any man with a desire for woman would find her attractive." He defended. "But I'm allowed to have attractive friends, no?"

"Not if they become he center of your affections." He went back on his phone in efforts of ignoring me. "Sire, correct me if I'm wrong but that young lady's financial status is no where near that of Ms. LaBuff. It would be wise of you to focus your attention back on the one you came for."

"Im not getting rid of her because you think she's pretty." He said, almost amused "And besides she happens to be Charlottes friend too. Her best friend. They hang out quite often, So you can't expect me to not hang out with her as well. Do you want me to avoid her?"

"There is no need to do that your highness, unless you fancy her.....That is....Do you fancy her?" He clenched his jaw, telling me the answer without him having to saying it.

"Charlotte LaBuff is my one and only girlfriend. I am pursuing her and no one else. I have every intention to make her my lovely bride by hopefully the end of the year. Does that answer your question Lawrence?"

Not really. "Yes, your grace"

"Good...ÄSHÎDAÑZA! I beat my high score!!! I made it to 10! Can you believe it Lawrence?"

I fake smiled. "Excellent job sir. I have some errands to run, I'll be back in a hour's time, happy gaming." I bowed and turned to leave , grabbing my top hat before heading out the door.

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I knocked twice on the underground entrance I was notified of in the a anonymous letter that was sent to me. The door was thrusted open and I was met by a pair of tormented brown eyes.

A hand shot out of the darkness and pulled me into the dimly lit chamber as the door slammed shut behind me. It took a minute for my eyes to adjust to the dim light before I could get a good look around. The room was surrounded by skulls and demonic looking dolls that seemed to stare at me with there coal-colored button eyes. Candles were places sporadically around the room, casting the sinister shapes of shadows on the walls.