The Lost French Prince

Chapter 15: The Secret Meeting

Angelica POV

We finally arrive in London where it was quite the scenery if I do say so myself. Maria led us to a limo where we driven to one of the most expensive hotel of all in London. The Goring Hotel is quite well known in Belgravia where it has a high rating and extravagant rooms that are hard to get in. I can sense Lafayette fidget a bit since this is where the Grand Emperor is staying at. Still, it would be difficult getting through Maria and her grandfather also refer to be the personal knight and right-hand man of the Grand Emperor. From what Maria told all of us is that her grandfather will be asking a few certain questions that might determine whether Lafayette will meet the Royal Monarch. I wouldn't blame him for feeling nervous but I minded my own business.

"Angelica" a voice called out

"Huh?" I spoke

"Are you alright Angelica? You have been out of bit for awhile" Alexander spoke out before crossing his arms together.

"I'm not feeling well" I lied

"Not feeling well ill or not feeling well heartbroken"

My eyes widen in shock as I saw Alexander giving a stern look on his face that I never saw before. During my years I've gotten to know this immigrant from the Caribbean I thought I was in love with this man but turns out I was lying to my heart and myself. I was faking the "love" I believe I've for Alexander was actually the love I've for Lafayette. I wasn't supposed to be in love with Prince Gilbert but his kindness loving attitude and his silly goofy self-personality is what drove me to him. But he's my enemy and I'm his unknown enemy to him.

"What makes you said that?" I argued

"I've seen the way you look at my brother. I've known you love him dearly to your heart but in denial." Alexander proclaim

"I'm not in denial...I'm protecting Peggy from knowing this"

"I know but they're going to find this out sooner or later. Until then...don't let it make you the monster you don't want to be"

Alexander walked away from me before catching up with John as they happily share a small kiss. That talk he given me just suddenly came out of the blue but guess that was something I needed. I felt my phone vibrated before quickly pulling it out of my pocket. It was text from Reynolds that made me cautious for a moment but luckily everyone was distracted by the scenery of the hotel. Waiting for everyone to settling down in their room where I shared with Maria. Damn it, this mission is becoming more difficult than ever before.

Apparently, Maria wanted to give everyone a tour of the city for about an hour or two but I decline. Me having to make up an excuse of not feeling well seem to convince everyone except for Alexander in which he knew I was lying but didn't say anything. As the group left for the text I quickly read the message that Reynold has sent for me.

Reynolds: Meet me at the dining hall at the hotel you're staying at. We're having an URGENT MEETING right now!

Well, the night is still young so it wouldn't hurt for me getting all fancy up for this meeting. Tying a hair up in a bun leaving a few strands out to frame my face. Wearing black stockings and a short black fancy dress. It wasn't a skimpy dress but more like a formal short dress. Matching it with black heels where I ended it with a touch of dark red lipstick. Making my way down to the dining hall where I did have a few men's staring at me but they never caught my attention. Showing the host an invitation for one of the VIP room where he escorted me to the room where I saw Reynolds, Charles Lee, and Samuel Seabury all suited up as classy men. Lee whistle at me in which I playfully flick him off.

"Well, it's been awhile since the four of us have met up for the past ten years," Charles Lee remarked 

"Sure has been difficult since our mother's want us to keep a low profile" James respond

"Also for the fact that our mothers have either died on us or abandoned us for regretting of the eventual that happen with the Royal French family"

We take a moment of silence in order to honor our mothers who took the risk of murdering the Lafayette's family. Seabury raises his glass of vodka in the air as a toast for our heroes as we repeat his action before taking a chug of the alcohol together as one. That taste of the vodka burn my throat and my nostril but it tastes so good and yet victorious at the same time if that makes any sense. We miss our mothers very dear to our heart's content whereas we shall never forget about them no matter the mistakes they made.

"Well, I urge all of you to come to this important meeting in which you already know of what we're discussing about" James announced

"The revival of Prince Gilbert refers to know as the Lost Prince of France" Samuel spoke

"Correct! From what the information that Angelica provided for us during her mission is that she figures it out that Lafayette Washington is indeed the youngest son of the late King Michel and Queen Marie Louise and little brother of late Prince Michel"

"How can we be sure if he is the Lost Prince we been searching for?" Lee question

James pulled out his phone where he has two photos of Prince Gilbert and the current picture of Lafayette before realizing the locket. Both Samuel and Lee were greatly in shock that they never notice the locket until now. Greatly, in shock but also with the feeling of accomplishment. They praise me for my work ethic since I did a lot of scooping and getting to know Lafayette through endless amount acting and heartaches. I feel like...I'm betraying my family and friends that I've come to love but I'm not. This is something we have to do. We can't let a single Royal member stay still and join the government. When the last King Michel wanted to join with the government meetings and everything else. People in France actually thought it was an excellent idea since the Royal family didn't want the country decorated ornament any longer.

Though some people in the underground world of Europe which we all were against since we assume that King Michel will become a dictator for France. We believe that our mothers were doing France a favor by slaughtering all the family members through one escape from death. Lafayette the youngest son has escaped from my grasp when I assign by my mother to kill him. Though I hesitate and spare his life. Perhaps because I didn't want to kill him back then but now I won't hesitate again even if I do love him.

"Angelica...since you're the one that found Prince Gilbert. You shall be the one to finish the mission" James spoke

"What?! Why me?!" I question

"I thought you wanted to redeem yourself. And for that, you'll be assigned to finish Lafayette life once and for all"

"You're right...I'll complete the mission once it's confirmed that Lafayette is indeed Prince Gilbert"

"Alright then, you have until the New Year to complete the mission"

"Agree"

We made a toast once again before chugging the second round of vodka. Enjoying the delicate fancy gourmand food. We have our fun and everything else though Seabury has to drag a drunken Charles Lee back to their own room. While Reynolds and I enjoy our long conversation that lasted quite awhile. Nevertheless, Reynolds and I walked outward his room where suddenly he wrapped his arms around me. I used to it since him and I have a fling from here and there. I must admit it was quite fun and I miss that adrenaline of a rush. Entering into the room I felt his lips pressing against my neck. Though I didn't imagine it him all I believe it was Lafayette showing me so much affection. Despite the fact I knew it Reynolds giving my body the pleasure it misses. Just for the rest of the night, I replace Reynolds as Lafayette making sweet love to me all night long.

Though...I can't have him as my lover...and neither will Peggy if I do intend to kill Lafayette on New Year.