The Kings Love

If you're staying |42|

( Jasmine )

King Laurent and the woman Lauren had been in the back for thirty minutes and I was getting far to impatient. I glanced at the guards.

Jasmine: "So, does any of you hate King Laurent enough to let me leave?" Silence and sympathetic death glares. Ah, I thought so, didn't hurt to try. I stood up and browsed through the numerous clothing. The details on each piece was meticulous, they all seemed to be handmade.

I was about to sit down when I saw a picture hanging. I don't know why it caught my eye but I was drawn to it and couldn't help myself. I went over to the picture and stared with anger rising up from my stomach. In the image was Candice, a woman who looked like Candice just older, a angry evil looking man, and what seemed like Lauren.
I could see the similarities between Candice and Lauren and the anger was full blown now.

King Laurent and Lauren walked back out from the room, seeing me staring at the picture. I turned to them, trying to control my temper.

Jasmine: "So you're related to her? I can't even escape the bitches presence on my last day huh? I want to leave King Laurent!" Lauren laughed, a raspy yet pleasing sound while King Laurent continued to stay silent.

Lauren: "Now now miss Jasmine, we may look alike but I'm nothing like my vile sister. Hell, I hate her just as much if not more as you. Candice is nothing to me, the only reason why that picture is up is because that's back when father hadn't brainwashed Candice into the whore she is now."
I let my anger deflate slightly, taking in the womans words. Her eyes held no fear and she looked to be telling the truth.

Lauren: "The only one who even cares about Candice still is the Royal fool in front of you and I have no idea why. Stupidity is infectious lately."
I couldn't help the small chuckle and Lauren smiled big at me. Despite her scar, she was gorgeous.

Jasmine: "Yes, it seems that it is. Pity I won't be able to see when all her lies and evils come to light. I'm ready to start my life in London as I had originally planned." King Laurent sighed and turned to Lauren.

King Laurent: "Can you get her ready for tonight? I will be back in awhile to retrieve her. I will leave my guards here just in case she feels like fleeing before then. I will see you in a bit." King Laurent gazed at me and then looked down, as though he was ashamed. Whatever, I would not let myself be persuaded nor would I let my feelings for him overthrow my own sanity.

King Laurent left and I was left in the store with Lauren and the guards. I glared at King Laurent's lackeys and they simply turned the other way, ignoring me. Lauren asked me to follow her and into the back we went. I had expected more clothes but there was just fabrics and a sort of workshop.

Jasmine: "Do you make all these clothes by hand Lauren?" She looked at me and saw my face of awe and smiled.

Lauren: "Yes, clothes are my passion and there's nothing else I'd rather do." It was such a genuine statement and I found myself inadvertently liking the woman. I watched as she grabbed the clothes I guess were for me and I scanned the room. There was a sort of happy homey feel to it.

Jasmine: "Lauren, do you know anything about the royals I'm supposed to be meeting with King Laurent tonight? I would ask him but fuck him." I felt like I should've been more respectful of King Laurent's title but I was far past that.

Lauren: "Hm, Duke William isn't so bad but he's very uptight with regulations and respect, while Duchess Kate on the other hand is more laid back and free minded. I like that you're honest with how you're currently feeling about Laurent but you might want to mind that in front of the Duke. Then again, it's your choice. Here try this on."
She gave me a sleeveless nude crop top and a black pencil skirt.