BE MY PRINCESS- Impossible meeting

Just like her

Keith's POV:

          The next morning I woke up to see myself in an unusual position. I'm lying on something strange but soft! When I was fully awake I realized I had slept on Bella's lap and she too had nodded off on the sofa. She had her fingers in my hair. I sat up straight taking care not to wake her and peered into her face. She looks so cute when she's sleeping. I don't want her showing this morning face to anyone but me. I thought the same on the plane too. As I was thinking this I laid her on my lap stroking the bangs out of her face.

         'Maybe I slept on the sofa but oddly this is the best sleep I've ever had!'

         I smiled thinking that and felt my lips with my fingertips. It was like an electric shock passed through me. I liked that kiss more than anything I've ever had or experienced. At that moment I knew I loved her. Irrevocably!

        My first kiss!

       Another thought from yesterday crossed my mind and my mood turned the complete opposite.

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      When I heard Luke say my father was waiting in my parents room I had a bad feeling. But I didn't think what I'd witness would break me in two. But it did! My mother...!

       I was just told my mother, The Queen, was ill and I should return immediately. I was a little confused because when I left she was fit as a fiddle.

       I entered my parents room only to stand speechless staring at my mother lying feebly on the bed. She looked pale, week, drawn and almost lifeless. Almost! She's the same person who took bold decisions to make Liberty the way it is now. The iron lady who was respected by everyone and no one opposed her decisions since they were always right. Not even my father, the King, would want to get on her bad side. She was my role model. My inspiration!

      I went to stand near her and dropped to my knees. I took her hand in mine and felt a prick at the back of my eyes and a single tear slid it's way down my cheek.

      "Keith, son..", only then I looked up to notice my father's presence so I stood up and bowed. He waved it off but made no attempt to speak. I felt anger, fear, anxiety and many other things welling inside me and his silence made me loose my nerve. I asked in a voice I knew had irritation and anger.

       "Father....! What happened?! What the damn hell happened? Why is mother like this?" He stayed silent for a couple more minutes to my irritation then spoke in a weak voice.

       "She's been poisoned". I stared blankly at him with my words struck in my throat. "She's getting better now but only crossed the critical stage and has not gained consciousness yet."

       Poisoned?! Who? Why? He seemed to understand the question in my eyes so he answered.

      "Before dinner I had an important call regarding the oil factory and the casino's debt taking a toll on the financial crisis. When I returned she was collapsed."

      "What the hell kind of reason is that? Who served the food? Wasn't that Alick who serves it usually?!" I shouted and he continued in a low voice.

       "It was Alick who served but the food was cooked with poison. It was planned for both of us but your mother had to dine first due to my call. We investigated and it turns out to be a maid.There's someone behind her and she is tight lipped so far." He continued.

       "We can't announce this publicly or it will make the situation worse. Well, I have a hunch it is someone within the castle but maybe not. They could be backed by some external power. It will be strictly Luke or Alick on service until this is resolved." He finished and I asked a question.