The Kings Love

Your what? |43|

( The pic above is Kate and William and what they are wearing at the dinner )

( King Laurent )

We walked in after Kate and I placed my hand on Jasmine's lower back. Her glare intensified and I just looked ahead. Kate was going further ahead of us and I could see William already in the dining room. Jasmine stopped walking and I stopped as well, my eyebrow raising in confusion.

Jasmine: "What the fuck King Laurent?! You told them I was your wife? Why?! I do not want to play this fucking game!" I bit my lip and tried to suppress the hurt at how much she was against being my wife.

King Laurent: "It's only for the night Jasmine, after dinner, we will leave and then you won't have to suffer my name any longer." Her eyes narrowed into slits and she hissed the next words and I felt them to my core.

Jasmine: "I don't want to have your name for a fucking second and you expect me to have it all night?! Why didn't you just bring Candice? I'm sure she's the better choice right Your Majesty or do the Duke and Duchess hate her too, just like the rest of your connects?" A heavy sigh left my body and I just stared ahead.

King Laurent: "I get it Jasmine, you hate me but all I'm asking is for you to do this just for tonight. Please Jasmine, I won't ask anything else of you." She stood up straight and looked me right in my eyes, sadness in each word.

Jasmine: " I don't hate you King Laurent, I hate your blindness and inability to see all the wrong Candice gets away with. I wouldn't have had a problem being your wife if you were a husband I could trust and a husband who would've gave me what I was so willingly to give him. But you are not that kind of man, you are a blind enabler. I just refuse to be a victim of heartbreak and insults any longer. I will pretend tonight but afterwards I want to start the life I deserve." I hung my head and said I was sorry but it went in one ear and out the other. Kate called for us and we just walked into the dining room.

William greeted us and kissed Jasmine's hand while he said hello. I tried not to be jealous at Jasmine's responding laugh and blush.

William: "Come, have a seat and we shall start dinner. It's been a long time King Laurent, I'm glad to see you it'll be nice for Parisih once we sign the papers for the new exports."
We all took our seats, Kate to Williams right and Jasmine to mines. She stayed quiet and kept to herself unless someone spoke to her directly.
Halfway into dinner, Kate spoke to Jasmine.

Kate: "So tell me Jasmine, how are you enjoying married life? I know being married to King Laurent must be interesting." I went still as Jasmine coughed.

Jasmine: "Haha, you have no idea miss Kate just how interesting. Um, married life is just such a new experience for me. It's almost like we just got married today."
Jasmine's smile and words were sarcastic but Kate didn't catch on. I glared at her and she just smiled brightly back.

Kate: "I remember back when me and William first got married, it was the best first months of my life until I had my kids and then those months became the best. Do you guys plan on having children soon? I know Liloh must be dying for a cousin." I choked on my water and William asked if I was alright. I told him I was fine and gazed at Jasmine from the corner of my eye. Her face was so sad and her eyes were looking down.

Jasmine: "I don't know about us having children any time soon. I want them but it's not the right time." Jasmine went quiet and stayed that way the rest of dinner.
I felt so bad for subjecting her to that line of questioning. I took her hand in mine and she went stiff. She didn't pull away because Kate and William were watching.

William: "Ah King Laurent, before you and your wife leave, let us discuss the exports in my office."

King Laurent: "Okay, better to get it done tonight than waiting later. Jasmine, I will be right back then we will leave."
Without looking at me, Jasmine said okay and I kissed her on the lips. I felt a small response but she pulled away from me and walked away to where Kate was.
I felt the knife in my heart push all the way through, I really lost her.

( Jasmine )

Why did he do this? Why look at me with such hurt in your eyes? Why kiss me? Was this just a game for him or did he mean it? I didn't know if I truly wanted the answer to that question. I walked with Kate to the back terrace and gazed out at the beauty of their backyard. It was almost as pretty as the gardens at the castle. Hibiscus and yellow peonies, daisies and marguerites, and oaks as far as I could see.

Jasmine: "You have a beautiful home Kate, I am envious." Kate smiled and looked out at her backyard as well, her eyes going distant.

Kate: "Yes, it is beautiful here. It took a long time for me to feel at home here. I came from America and fell in love with William. It was tough at first, women from all over were trying to win the affection of William for his status. But I fell in love with who he was, he didn't see me as a commoner, he saw me as a woman and he loved me as one. Now I'm not saying our marriage is perfect, after all just cause he is married doesn't mean women don't try still. But I trust my husband and he gave me the most precious two children. So smile miss Jasmine, life is tough but in the end, the love we share is what keeps us going." I cried, I don't know why but I just couldn't hold it in anymore. Kate looked so confused and lost but pulled me into her arms and held me nonetheless.

King Laurent: "Are you ready to go love?" I shot up from Kate's hold, surprised by King Laurent's voice.
Kate said that she hoped to see me again and walked us to the front door. I bowed to Kate and William, thanking them for their hospitality. Back in the limo, I watched out the window.

King Laurent: "Thank you for not saying anything about our situation, I appreciate it Jasmine." I turned and look King Laurent in his face, my eyes distant. It was like I could see him but I couldn't. I wanted to leave but I wanted to stay. My emotions were everywhere. I needed answers.

Jasmine: "We need to talk King Laurent, and I want you to be honest with me. Your answers will determine if I'm going with you to Parisih or I stay here, forgetting all about you and moving on."

King Laurent: "Okay."

End Chapter