The Kings Love

Friendship |49|

Jasmine

I looked at King Laurent with a quizzical look, my mind struggling to catch up to the event. Did he really just agree to everything with no problem? A huge part of me was disappointed in how quickly he caved to the idea, as though earning my love was easy. But in all honesty, it was because all I truly wanted was for King Laurent to fight for me a bit. To see what it was like to compete with another for the person you want. I mean, yes Mazzi wanted to come to Parisih but he and I had no kind of intimate relations except for a kiss that I couldn't even follow through with.

Although I was sure he would pretend with me just to give King Laurent a taste of his own medicine, something in me screamed this was a bad idea. I asked Laurent to bring Curtis back because I could use him on my side. After all, guilt was as King Laurent showed me, a powerful tool. I couldn't stop myself from reaching out and caressing King Laurent's cheek.

Jasmine: "You sure you can handle being in a Court Game your Highness? You will have to share me as I've shared you." King Laurent glared at me but grabbed my hand with his, squeezing it gently.

King Laurent: "Trust me, sharing you is something I would rather never do and to be honest, I don't know how I'll handle it. But if doing this shows you how much I want to be with you, then I will do it. I meant it when I said I loved you. I will prove it." Why tell me everything I wanted to hear when I didn't want to hear it? I got off the sofa and helped him off the floor. When he was standing at his full height of 6'4, I felt so small but safe, like his towering over me was like a home towering over its family. I pushed the thoughts away and moved away from King Laurent.

Jasmine: "When will you bring Mazzi and Curtis back? I have things to discuss with the guard and I miss Mazzi." I saw King Laurent's jaw lock and he clenched the hand that wasn't holding mine shut into a fist.

King Laurent: "I do not know where your guard is but I will find him and as soon as I do, he will be brought here. As for your little friend, I will have some guards go fetch him for you." He bit the words out through gritted teeth and I smiled brightly. Jealously was a bitter taste no? I bowed ever so slightly to the oh so gracious King.

Jasmine: "Thank you King Laurent, I look forward to seeing them. If you don't mind, I would like to go visit Larry now, okay?" A curt nod of his head gave me my confirmation and I left the room, no doubt the King was sure to be in a tirade.

I wandered the halls of the castle, admiring the beauty of it just like I had my first day here. I ran my hand along the beautiful royal red and gold walls as I walked. Glimpses of Kyanna and I laughing as we talked in the halls hit me like a hammer. I gasped and held my stomach. The tears fell and I felt the emptiness return. I was losing so many people, I just prayed that the death cloud was moving along, ready to let the rays of life beam. I hurried up to King Larry's room then stopped just before reaching the dreaded double doors. He wouldn't be there, not now and probably never. Kyanna had basically lived there her last days and died in the bed they shared. Larry would probably lose it if he would go in there.

"Then where would I find Larry?" I muttered to myself out loud. A soft hand took hold of mine suddenly and I looked at the whoever the hand belonged to. When my eyes landed on the golden tresses and grey eyes, my heart lifted high.

Jasmine: "Oh Sophia! I've missed you so much! You have no idea how happy I am to see you." I hugged her tight, letting all my joy at seeing her seep into the hug. She wrapped her arms around me, hugging me back. She softly pulled away and took my hand in hers, dragging me with her.