The Kings Love

Uneasy

( Jasmine )
( Day 59, December 20th)

I traced Laurent's jawline as he slept, wandering how the hell it was so defined. He really should be a model instead of a King. About five minutes into me just admiring how handsome he was asleep, I was soon staring into the chocolate depths. A sleepy smile lifted his lips and I blushed at getting caught.

King Laurent: "Like what you see?" I rolled my eyes at his cockiness, it was far to early for that. His smirk did not help him.

Jasmine: "I wouldn't tell you even I did. Sorry about waking you, I couldn't sleep." Laurent twirled a curl of mines between his fingers and it reminded me of my first night here. I looked at him and his eyes were concerned.

King Laurent: "I don't mind, I didn't sleep much. You were tossing and turning in your sleep, crying out something about grape something. It took a while for you to settle down." My eyes widened and I turned away from Laurent, feeling guilty about keeping him awake all night with my nightmares. I hadn't had not a single one while I was in London and the fact that they returned worried me.

King Laurent: "Are you okay?" He said softly as he pulled me back into his arms. I couldn't help just moving a little closer to him, burrowing my face into his chest. He smelt good and I was weird. I felt his hands caressing my back, it was soothing and I was starting to slip back into sleep.

Jasmine: "I'm fine, just somethings not right." I mumbled the words into his chest and Laurent just laughed at me. He softly pushed me away from him and told me to get ready. I huffed, annoyed at my comfort being taken away, but got up anyways. We took turns taking a shower, doing our daily hygiene procedures, and getting dressed. Laurent wore a white tank and jeans while I wore a red long sleeved jumper. I walked ahead of him to the dining room but he hung back behind me, holding my hand. I was smiling until I walked into the room, where a huge wave of uneasiness and cold air hit me. What was this feeling?

I looked at the occupants in the room. Liara, Candice, Lidia, and Hiroshi. Liara and Lidia sat on the right side while Candice and Hiroshi sat on the left. Laurent pulled me with him to our seats and we greeted Liara and Lidia. Hiroshi bowed his head to us and I felt my stomach turn. Who was this? I studied him carefully.

Candice: "King Laurent, we need to talk." Candice's voice distracted me from watching Hiroshi who just spoke with Liara and Lidia. Laurent had been rubbing his thumb across the back of my hand and stopped when Candice addressed him, a frown replacing his smile.

King Laurent: "About what Candice?"

Candice: "About our child damnit! Or have you forgotten that you have one on the way?!" Candice's outburst caused everyone to look at her but me, I just stared down at my folded hands.
Laurent's sigh was heavy with an indescribable emotion.

King Laurent: "No, I have not forgotten. Although it seems you forgot that there is no proof the child is mine and until some is shone, you will refrain from speaking about it out loud. Now, what is it you want to speak about?" I didn't want to hear this conversation but the servants came out with breakfast and Laurent refused to let my hand go, so I was sort of stuck. I started to eat and looked up to see Hiroshi staring at me. I clutched my stomach because it started to turn. I felt sick. Candice was saying something but my words cut her off.

Jasmine: "I know you, why do I know you? Your face is so familiar." Hiroshi face stayed neutral, unmoving while Candice seemed to fidget, a lot. Lidias eyes narrowed at Candice and Liara went quiet. Laurent looked back and forth between Hiroshi and I.