Kissed by the Baddest Prince

Chapter 12

Nichole POV

I've been in DresVan for a week now. I can't stop thinking about that lunch Joshua and I had yesterday. Everything was so perfect. The food was delicious, Joshua was so sweet, and the horse back riding was so.. Exhilarating. Huh.. I've almost forgot about Eisuke. I guess I should move on. I mean, if he has then it's probably for the best. But I don't want to....

I'm sitting in the garden reading one of the books I borrowed from the library. I'm trying to distract myself, but I can't stop thinking about Joshua. He's just been so kind to me. He took me in when I was at my worst, comfort me, and then made me lunch! No one has ever done that for me before, not even Eisuke.. Ugh! I've got to stop thinking about him! Maybe I should thank Joshua for the lunch he prepared for us. I close my book and leave the garden to find Joshua. I head up the stairs towards the master bedroom, Joshua's room. I stop in front of his door, but hesitate. "Maybe he's busy?" I don't wanna disturb him. Just as turn around to leave, I bump into someone and fall flat on my bottom. I look up and see Yuusake. "I'm so sorry miss." She said scrambling to pick up towels. "Oh no it's my fault I should've been paying more attention." I said. "Here, let me help you." I bend over to help her pick up the unfolded towels. I fold them up, and hand them back to Yuusake. "Thank you." She said. "No problem at all." I say with a smile. "Is there anything I can help you with?" She said. "Well actually I was looking for the prince." I said. "Oh! He's actually in a meeting right now, but he should be back pretty soon." Yuusake said. Probably some kingdom stuff. "Okay thank you Yuusake." I said. "Your welcome." She says with a warm smile and continues down the hall. I'll have to thank him later then. I guess I'll just wander around the castle again.

As I'm walking around, I hear voices coming from one of the rooms. "Maybe it's Joshua?" I walk over and see the door cracked open a little. I peek inside and see Joshua and three other men along with the king sitting at a long table. I see one of the men faces and see that he's frowning a little. I look over to Joshua's face, he looks stressed. " You're taking too long to decide!" I hear one of the men say. This sounds serious, I probably shouldn't be listening to this. I start to leave, but what I hear next leaves me frozen to the spot. "If you don't choose a bride soon, we will have no choice but to consider a new king."

Joshua POV

"Now son, you know I love you to death, but you have to find a bride now. I thought maybe Nichole would've been a good fit for you but if she's not you need to find someone else. Quick." My father said. I sigh. This is too much pressuring. It's not that I can't handle pressure, it's just that these council meetings are starting to work my last nerve. Jan has, once again, escorted me to another council meeting. The fourth one this month. I know I have to find a bride soon but this is beyond ridiculous. Despite what I want to say I simply reply with a "Yes sir." Or "I understand." followed by another sigh. "No Joshua, I don't think you do." My father spoke again. "Now you don't have to be so blunt about it, I'm pretty sure he's quite aware that he needs a find a bride. A royal bride at that." Prince Roberto says. "Nichole is royal. Her grandfather is the Nobel Mitchell." I said.
"Really, she doesn't look like much." Prince Keith added. Prince Wilfred laughs. "Enough!" My father's voice boomed throughout the room. Silencing the Princes. "Now, Son I know you're getting tired of hearing this. Believe me, I am too."My father says. "However, I must make this blunt as we need someone to take my place for when I pass." I'm silent when I hear him say this. He continues. "If you don't choose a bride soon, we will have no choice but to consider a new king."

Nichole POV

I heard it, I heard it all. A new king? But that isn't possible. Am I really making it that more stressful on him by not deciding? It's not like I can just pack up and leave Dubai and Eisu- wait, oh yeah... Even if I didn't agree, would Eisuke still welcome me back? And what would become of DresVan? The place my grandfather worked so hard to protect. And most importantly, what about Joshua's position as king? Who am I to take that away from him because of my selfish needs. I feel my eyes start to water. My head is spinning from all of these questions. I quickly head back to my room to think.

Joshua POV

Later on that evening, I'm in the dining hall finishing up dinner. All I could think about today was that stressful council meeting this morning. I wanna say something to Nichole, but I don't wanna pressure her. After all, I know what that feels like. Come to think of it, Nichole didn't show up for dinner this evening. I haven't seen her all day. Is she still in her room? Just then Yuusake walks into the room. "Yuusake, have you seen Nichole today?" I asked. "Um yes sir. Now that you mention it, she did come to your door this morning looking for you." Yuusake said. "Okay thank you." I said. "Your welcome sir." Yuusake said and left the room. I wonder what Nichole could have wanted?

Nichole POV

I didn't bother showing up for dinner. It would've been too awkward since I heard Joshau's entire conversation this morning. All I've been think about is this stupid princess thing. Why did it have to be me? I'm sure there's plenty of "royalty" to go around, so why me? I just wanna go back to Dubai, and work at the hotel with Chisato and Hakura again. I miss the hotel, and the guys. I miss my home in Dubai with Eisuke most of all, our home. My thoughts are interrupted when I hear a knock at my door. "Come in." I say. Joshua peaks his head in through the door. "I didn't see you at dinner tonight." He said. "Did something happen?" Why does he allays have to be so kind to me? "No, nothing. Just thinking." I said. I couldn't possibly tell him I was ease dropping on his private meeting. "Thinking about what?" He said. By now, Joshau is sitting right next to me on the bed. "His perfect facial features and those beautiful purple eyes." Stop it Nichole! I scold myself in my mind for thinking such things. "It's really nothing serious." I said trying sound casual. "Nichole." Joshau gently placed his hand on my chin made me face him. "You can tell me anything." He said. I get lost in those eyse again. They bring butterflies to my stomach. Is it possible that I'm... Falling for prince Joshau?

Eisuke POV

Since that phone call with Nichols's friend, I've cleared my schedule so I can take my private jet to DresVan. No matter what, I won't let him have her. She's mine.

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