Always Yours (King Series #2)

Chapter 12

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As they descended they were greeted and Amanda was also greeted with a lot of “Happy Birthday” and some even gave her some presents along the way. There were other presents that were stacked on the long table.

I fiddled with the sleeve of my dress, I wished to hold a small gift, maybe even a gift that contains a bracelet or a book would be nice. I smiled hopefully at the thought.

Then after the guests were able to greet Lady Amanda, the King then took Lady Amandas hand and that made my heart twist in different knots. The King and Lady Amanda then went towards the throne walking with such grace and both radiate with confidence with every step that they take. Once they reached the throne, the King smiled warmly at Lady Amanda before he shifted his attention to the people.

"Twenty years ago, a beautiful baby girl was born on this day, the 18th of September, she has been through a lot of hard times when she was growing up, but she manages to get up and fight. She has been through thick and thin, she had managed to make people smile, she cared for everyone and has a kind heart" he paused, I thought that he was talking about me but when he faced Lady Amanda like she is the only woman here on Earth that is when my heart ached in pain, he wasn't talking about me was he?

"And today we are here yet again to celebrate the day of her birth, her special day. Ladies and gentlemen let us all clap for the birthday girl, Lady Amanda" he said as he lifted Lady Amandas hand and kissed it as he smiled at her, they looked like the perfect couple, like no one was going to tear them apart.

I averted my gaze and attention away from them. My eyes blinking hard as I bit my lips to stop the tears from falling down.

My heart constricts ever so painfully, the unknown emotion has me in confusion and anguish. All I wanted was to escape from this room, away from seeing the sight of the King and Lady Amanda practically showing their love and affection tone another.

Why was I reacting this way? Why did it hurt so bad?

When they both had sat down on the throne, the music then again started but this time it was a livelier one, people also started to dance.

I focused my gaze on the King and Amanda as they laugh about something, then suddenly the King stood up and walked towards Lady Amanda to face her, he offered her his hand and Lady Amanda took it and giggled.

"May I have this dance, beautiful?" with a final giggle coming from Lady Cecilia, she nodded before she accepted his hand and the King led her towards the center of the ballroom. A different music was played as the King placed his left arm around Lady Amanda's waist while the other was interlaced with hers, they both swayed to the music and I could see the people awe at the sight.

My heart was in conflict while my mind was in confusion. Why was it that I badly wanted it to be me who dances with the King? Why was I feeling this abnormal emotion? The need to have and claim the King for my own. I selfishly wanted the Kings heart for my own, even if he didn't know who I am.

My mind is a mess; it is in utter turmoil, something that I can't explain. Why do I feel this emotion? Why do I feel jealousy? Why do I feel the pain when I see them together? Why? Why can't I answer my question?!

I push my way against the people, hoping to catch some fresh air and for me to calm down, but mostly because I might lose my mind if I continue to stare at the couple for even a few more seconds.