The Kings Love

Feelings |38|

( Recap )

King Laurent: "It was terrible, I thought of you the whole time. Did you miss me baby?" So close I was now to her, our lips just an inch apart.
Jasmine: "No, I didn't Laurent."

( King Laurent )

Jasmine leaned back from me into her seat, her eyes filled with hurt. She was lying, I could see it all in her face. She had missed me but she was closing herself off, refusing to let me in. I watched as she looked away from my gaze, a frown upon her lips.

King Laurent: "You don't have to lie to me Jasmine. I know I must've hurt you and I am sorry. I meant it when I said all I did was think of you. And Candice and I did nothing Jasmine, we spent our nights separate if that helps ease your sorrow." My words were like tossing pebbles at a brick wall, they had no effect. I gently placed my hand over hers, intertwining them together. She let me but she still wouldn't look at me.

Jasmine: "Am I still going with you to London? Or will Candice be going instead? I would like to know now just in case." Her words felt empty to me and I wondered where the seductive minx went. I took a sip of my wine and just gazed at my Princess. I couldn't help but think if Jasmine knew just how beautiful she was. I caressed the top of her hand with my thumb, hoping to bring back her smile.

King Laurent: " Of course you are coming with me. I would not ask you and then change my mind to someone else." She snorted at that, interrupting my answer but I carried on. "Baby, tell me what's wrong. Where's the smile you just had for me huh?"

Jasmine lifted her head to finally look at me, her brown eyes dull and for some reason, a pain hit me.

Jasmine: "I've been lonely. Everyone seemed to just abandon me except for Liara and Sophie. I had thought that I maybe made some friends for once but at the end of the day, I am alone. The only reason why you're even being so attentive is probably because Candice pissed you off while you were in town together." She let go of my hand and I almost reached back for her, sensing a loss. Yes Candice had pissed me off, but my attentions on Jasmine were genuine.

Jasmine: "Would you be angry with me King Laurent if I had went into town for a couple days with another man? Would you care?" She asked suddenly and her stare on me was intense, making me feel like I was being pressured. What was this? Since when did the King be made to feel so small?

King Laurent: "Well first of all, I would never let you leave into town with another man for any long time periods. Secondly, yes I would be mad Jasmine, I would be livid. I do not like to share what is mine and I refuse to allow any man other than myself to have you. You are mines Jasmine."
I was surprised at the conviction in my voice, every word ringing out true. I'd be damned if she would ever belong to another. When had it happened, I had no idea but I knew who I wanted. The problem was the excess weight that I never seemed to be able to completely get rid of. Her eyes drooped ever so slightly and her words were angry yet sad.

Jasmine: "And where in the hell is that logical King Laurent?! You refuse for me to be another's and yet you continue to string along Candice and I. I will not be tied to a man who wants all of me and gives me a piece of him in return. You told me when I first got here that you would never love me and if I could deal with that. My answer is still no just as it was before. I will not be yours while you be hers damnit!" She hiccuped, the wine taking effect and she looked as though she was about to cry, but she wouldn't. She continued to stare deep into my soul and I felt the pull from earlier again. I never felt that with Candice or Jessica. What was this? I glanced down and noticed that Jasmine hadn't eaten anything so I worried that her drinking without food would make her any more emotional, unable to control her feelings.