The Kings Love

A Kings Jealousy |24|

Jasmine

The rest of the night played through uneventful. I hadn't seen or heard from King Laurent at all. I had left the doctors room after she told me I was fine now. As I made my way back to my room, I was passing by King Laurent's den and I was going to knock to see if he would talk to me but I chickened out in the end. A sigh escaped my lips as I walked into my room. I went inside the bathroom and decided that I would just knock on that door and if he answered then I would speak with him.

Just as my hand was lowering to knock, I could hear whispers in King Laurent's room. Hm, I guess he was busy so I just went to bed instead. I laid in the dark, staring up at the ceiling. I didn't want to close my eyes. The beckoning nightmare was way to frightening for me to deal with right now. So I just stayed awake all night, fighting every bit of sleep I could.

( Day 34 )

Morning took forever to come, it was excruciating. I went and took a shower then dressed in black leggings and my old grey hoodie. If I was getting kicked out by King Laurent, might as well be comfortable. I let my curls down and smeared on a deep ruby red lipstick on my lips. I went out to the dining room for breakfast. King Laurent sat at the one end of the table and he seemed irritated. Melissa and Kyanna were sitting by King Larry on his side of the table.

When Kyanna saw me, she exhaled a relieved breath. Guess she didn't think I would still be here. I smiled at her and my eyes roamed over to Candice, who was in my seat, the Princess seat. She had a oddly satisfied and uppity look on her face. She was playing with one of King Laurent's twists and I felt a small stab of hurt go through me.

King Larry: "Good morning Jasmine, how are you feeling?" I had been getting ready to sit on the opposite side of Laurent and Candice when I was caught off guard when King Larry spoke to me and missed the chair completely. I fell on my butt, wincing in pain. King Larry immediately got up and helped me off the floor, asking if I was okay. I assured him that I was and sat down.

Everyone else looked shocked. Yeah it wasn't everyday that King Larry and me got along. I snuck a peek at King Laurent and his eyes were narrowed into slits. Hm. The servants brought out trays of various breakfast items and everyone helped themselves.

Jasmine: "Ah forgive me King Larry, I never answered your question. I'm feeling okay. The doctor said that with a little rest, I will be fully recovered." King Larry acknowledged my answer with a slight nod of his head. I looked in Kyanna's direction and she mouthed a few words to me.
Kyanna: "What's going on?" Jasmine: "I'll tell you later."
I mouthed back to her, ignoring King Laurent's still narrowed eyes on us.

King Laurent: "Even if it's doctors orders for you to rest, remember that in a hour we leave to go searching in the forest again Miss Jasmine." His words were like venom from a cobra. He was so angry with me and I was helpless to fix it. Candice smiled the most condescending smile I ever witnessed and I just looked down.

King Larry: "Now mon frere, that is unreasonable. You know just as well as I do that Dr. Leona said that she was to stay in bed. It would be irresponsible to force her to walk the forest." King Larry spoke so calmly, so nonchalant that it was weird to see.

King Laurent: "It matters not Larry. She will go and that's final. You have no say in the matter."

King Larry: "You speak to me as though I am a servant Lau. That is unwise. I tolerate many things but being spoke down to is not one."
King Larry eyes now swirled with anger and fear ran across every females face in that moment. King Laurent and Larry facing off was not something I would ever imagined I'd see. Before things got worse, I spoke up hoping to resolve the situation.

Jasmine: "Very well, King Laurent I understand. I will be ready. I can handle it King Larry, I apologize for you having to take my defense."

King Larry: "Why apologize for something I chose to do? Perhaps I should join you both on the search. After all, more eyes means a better chance at seeing something anyone could've missed."
King Larry gave us a small smile and I was just in silent horrid awe. He was being ruthlessly to much on purpose. The wink he gave proved it. King Laurent's jaw locked as he reluctantly agreed with his brother.
Candice: "Then if that's the case, perhaps we all should go."
Melissa: "I agree." Kyanna stayed quiet, her eyes darting back and forth between the exchanges.

King Laurent: "That's fine. I don't see why not." Candice smirked at him and King Laurent gave her a smile. I tried to keep my jealousy at bay but I was failing. I inwardly cringed. This was going to be terrible. I could feel it in my soul.

When breakfast was over, we were all getting ready to leave the table.
King Laurent: "Not you Miss Jasmine. You are not dismissed. We have things to discuss." I sat back down, confusion all over my face. King Larry sat back down as well and just smiled.

King Laurent: " While I appreciate the offer for you to stay my dear brother, it isn't needed."

King Larry: " I don't see how you can choose when IM needed or not my dear brother. I'd like to stay and hear what your decision is on Miss Jasmine personally."
The tension in the air was suffocating. What was King Larry doing? Pissing off King Laurent was not on my to do list. I rubbed my temples as I felt the oncoming headache.

King Laurent: "I see. Very well mon frere. I will tell you as I told Miss Jasmine here. I want to finish the search for Jessica as soon as possible. If by the end of this month she is not found, then Miss Jasmine will be dismissed from the Court Game."
My eyes widened. That's not what he told me. I was not informed of having a time limit!

Jasmine: "Wait, King Laurent that is not what was said to me! You didn't say I had a month before I was kicked out!" I kept back the tears that threatened to fall. Why did it hurt so much to hear this? Isn't this what I wanted anyways? King Laurent stared at me, his eyes hard and unrelenting. King Laurent: "I don't see the problem Miss Jasmine. After all, I'm giving you what you wanted. A way to London. After the month is gone, I will provide a boat and you shall leave. Everyone's happy."

Jasmine: "Do you want me to leave King Laurent?" I couldn't stop my voice from breaking when I asked him. King Laurent angry mask faltered ever so slightly, but he recovered quickly.

King Laurent: "I believe it would be best. You are not fit to be Queen if you can't control your actions. As Queen, you will come across many people you'd hate and despise. But as a leader, it's your job and duty to be the better person and never let that dislike show. Especially in such a violent matter. If you cannot control yourself in the castle, how could I expect you to control yourself out in the kingdom? No, I would very much like for you to stay but your not able to do this. After the month is gone, you will no longer be a Chosen or my Princess." The tears did fall then. I just looked at him through them, my heart burning. I didn't realize how much I actually cared for King Laurent until then. Pity it was when he no longer wanted me.

Jasmine: "Okay. I understand King Laurent." My voice was shaking when I spoke but there was nothing else to do about it. King Laurent got up to leave until King Larry, whom had stayed quiet throughout our whole conversation finally spoke up.

King Larry: " Well, if that's the case brother, I understand your decision completely. Although, I made one of my own. If you dismiss Jasmine from being in your Chosen, I will take her into mines instead." A sort of shocked sound came out my throat. Wait, what?! There was no way King Larry was serious. But as I looked at his face, his eyes told me he was. King Laurent stared at his brother. A emotion in his eyes that I couldn't decipher. He got up and walked to the door.

King Laurent: " If you want her, you can have her." Then he left.

( End Chapter )