The Royal Wedding

Chapter 12

His words echoed in her ears.

“I love you Sam,” his soft whispered voice is filled in the air. No, it’s not filled in the air; it’s in her mind, in her heart. Even she loves him, but it’s too late for them.

She tried her best to forget but it is the only thing that her heart refuses to listen. For two years she made her self believe that the love she had is lost and finally came to the terms that she can move on. But her time stopped, right here in the arms of Stefan.

But there is world outside that wouldn’t accept their relationship. There are many to explain, many whom they break hearts. His mom, her aunt and Elena… how can she betray them?

She has no right to hurt her. Elena would live happily with Stefan…only if she didn’t enter in their lives. She thought the moment have arrived which she will regret. If only she didn’t came, life would be same--- Stefan gets married to Elena and lived happily and she will make her career as an archeologist and of course she would still love him.

Time makes the heart to heal and move on…. That’s what Sam thought when she finally decides to leave him.

She packed her bag and waited for her aunt to arrive.

When she came back, after the long tiresome journey, they didn’t talk about the marriage but instead they chat about the time they sent in last two years.

Stefan became responsible after his graduated the college. He had the responsibility of his family, his people. He took big steps in his life and started dealing with the critical matters of his people. He will turn out to be a great king.

But she has no presence his life…now he is going to marry Elena. The wedding arrangements were made is hasty. Time is limited and arrangements are beautiful.

Her aunt is a genius. She is making someone’s dream come true with all the beautiful colors filling their life.

“Why are you leaving now when the marriage is ahead,” her aunt is furious at her decision.

“Rose, I know that but I got an opportunity for my career and I can’t deny it now,” she lied.

“But what are you going to tell the queen,” Rose is getting tense. Sam could feel the same, now she is not the commoner but a princess and a cousin to Stefan.

 Only one thing to escape from here is to convince Rose because the queen will never approve of it. She managed a fake smile on her face and faced Rose.

“I know and I also know that my aunt is going to manage well,” she replied to her nervous aunt.

“Sam, it has something to do with this marriage, right,” Rose suddenly realized and raised her eyebrow.

Stunned Sam, quickly said,” no, it’s nothing to do with,”

Rose held her shoulders,” I saw that night between you and Stefan. I didn’t have a chance to ask you anything. Do you love him?”

Do I love him? Damn him… I will die for him.

Sam couldn’t trust her voice, she just nodded in disapproval. She packed her bag and called Lucy to get her luggage to the cab. She hugged Rose for the final time and kissed her on her cheek.

“Best of luck for this marriage,” she wished her and left the room. While coming down to the hall, she looked around which was know completely filled with lightening and decorations. Suddenly her eyes fell on the painting, which she saw that day.

“You waited, right?” she heard familiar voice from her behind. She didn’t turn to see who said those words.

“Yes, I waited for a long time, everyone has to wait Edward even you,” she said slowly.

“Some things are left unfolded, some has to get buried,” he stood besides her looking at the same painting.

“Yeah, some has to. But not everyone get lucky to get the true love and lost it at the same time,” she looked Edward, who realized what she is referring to. He just nodded his head.

“Good bye Edward, I hope you overcome it,” she patted his shoulder and left him staring at the painting.

 She said her last goodbyes and traveled to airport in cab. The cab went through all the places which she is going to miss. She finally pulls in the airport and took the ticket back to New York. She is going to miss here; she is going to miss her life here. Yet for the sake of Stefan… she will miss anything.

She finally heard her name in the announcement and went to broad the plane. Once seated, she closed her eye, leaned back and the plane took her far away from Stefan.

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