The Duchess [3]

24

Serayah

"You don't have to explain yourself" It was three hours before I appear on the podium and I am joined in breakfast with Rafa,Neymar,Scott,Davi and My Mother.

"I am not going to explain myself mother,I am going to apologize." I said before taking a sip of my tea."I cant stand being beaten down by words mama,I was a respected person mother but now everyone seems to want my head."I said as neymar looks at me and I continue to spread jam on my toast.My mother sighs in defeat.

"Do you want me to be by your side?"Neymar asks."You have done enough,Thank you"I answered him and the tension in the room is thick."Can I have the room cleared and leave serayah and I alone please."It was a demand from the king and rafa stood up followed by scott and my mother and with them they bring davi.

"Serayah,being stubborn will not help this situation" Neymar says as he wheels towards me."I know,I'm sorry-I'm just really nervous."He takes my hands and gave both hands a kiss."Do you want to know what I would do in this situation?" He asks and I sighed despite not wanting to hear it this is his matter too."I leave the public speculating-The announcement later?We'll do the restoration of your title instead or even better make Rafa announce her engagement."He spoke. "then what do I do-this baby bump is not getting any smaller neymar-I'm carrying twins-which is times two the bump is bigger." I argue as I remove my hands to sip my tea.

"I know but what if we face the storm together-figure what is going on with the both of us then we could make the best decision."He replies."But ney I'm on my second trimester-with twins.How can we hide this?"I ask him as I rub my face a thing I do when i'm stressed out.

"We buy time.Make rafa announce her engagement-leave them to fantasize what is about to be the wedding of the century.Then in three weeks we announce your expecting with my child and our first public appearance together can be us attending the Trau Royal Talents Performance."It seems that Neymar got this all planned out."But Ney the children will be born before wedlock-I just"And I sighed.

"They will live in the palace and hopefully in the future after every dark cloud on marriage in your mind is cleared we will have a small wedding in where after they will gain titles but for now I find peace in knowing their safe behind the palace gates despite having no titles they are the Kings children after all."And I find myself agreeing with Neymar.

The dreadful afternoon became not so dreadful.I sat in the drawing room of rafa's suite waiting as she comes out with a different dress every time.We are both in a mission to find the right dress which would make history as the dress that Princess Rafaella used to announce her engagement.Which would be exhibited and belong in the Royal Museum in the future-so yes it is a big deal.

Rafa gave up with the eighth dress and the hair stylist as well as the make up artist gave up and took their seats-after I offered of course on the sofas.So being the nice person I am,I looked with her on the racks of gowns and dresses that Rafa had never wore and its hard because,Exhibit A) You have to look for a dress that will not outshine the extravance beauty of your ring.Exhibit B)You need a dress that bring message and have the word 'History' all over it a dress that will go down the line as 'The Dress'.

And after what seems like days I think I have found the one.Specially made by a trau designer-this dress represents rafa with how the dress is a two piece and the top being a crop top but still seems royalty and screams history.This is the dress that rafa would present herself as "The engaged princess" the dress that would bring the world into frenzy and just leave to wonder if the engagement dress is this pretty-How beautiful would the wedding gown will be?

The announcement came three hours earlier-which meant as soon as neymar and I step out of the dinning room and ask to spread the words out and of course rafa was happy as well as scott.

A Rafa set in front of her vanity getting ready.I went to check with zar on the preparations of the press.Rafa and Scott would announce their engagement on the steps of the New West Wing where Rafa would be surrounded by press and inside the private west garden was her late parents and sister.To make the announcement or the photo op more personal.

The royal interview would then be taken place in the gazebo of the west garden requested by rafa herself.This would definitely make history as the first royal engagement interview to ever be outside the castle rooms.

Neymar,Davi and I stood at the door for support as we waited for the royal couple to ascend the floors and I knew that the dress just fit rafa as the ring did stand out with her dress also making a statement.As we send them away with 'Goodlucks' before closing the door behind them and making our way to the living room where the channel had fixed on what was going on outside.

Rafa showed the ring and waved.And they share laughters and thank you's and after a few more pictures they head inside.The press were all escorted out of the castle after they packed up.

"Remember be yourself and confident" I gave tips to rafa who I'm not so sure why she was nervous.

"Don't appear stiff and try to be as truthful as you can be" I added and before we know it-a servant came to call rafa and scott as I gave her an encouraging hug and smile.

Neymar and I watch as the couple sat and talk how they met-and somehow I feel nostalgic of when it was neymar and I who was showing to the world the love we had for each other and I was smiling while showing my ring.

My wedding ring was beautiful but something about engagement ring I love the most is that.It was the first ring you wore that acclaims you to be destined with the only one.

Back then I was young and my eyes were happier and I felt lighter on my shoulder and is on ease and very much in love.I find myself looking away from the tv and instead I look at neymar and somehow he is already looking at me as we smiled at each other.

Things are going to be just fine.

"Can we see your ring,And sir scott would you explain to us the whole concept?" And just like neymar did scott made quite a number.

Rafa's ring contains the crown jewels of both her mother and sister and combined in one while the gold band is a reminder of royalty and the colors of the late king-rafa's father.

"Thats a beautiful ring." I stated and neymar hums in agreement.

"Have you thought of what Rafa's title would be after her marriage?" I ask Neymar.When a  Senior and a Pre-Senior Royal Family gets married,The king have the choice to choose a designated area for them to be in 'control' of. "Duke and Duchess of Nivite."He answered
"Makes sense honestly with how she owns the castle there."And he nods.

I soon got tired and decided to retire as I stand there's a sharp pain towards my kidney area.I immediately place my hands there hoping to soothe the pain however that was not the case because the pain hits again even harder than before.

"Serayah,are you alright?"And neymar's voice is muffled cause the pain is too strong."Sera-Zar!"And then it all comes to blur and davi's cries got louder and I was now surrounded by neymar and zar and then a few more people.

I know this pain too well.

Nissa Mail

First of all I would like to say that I have not been writing because I have been the busiest ever since october.So wishing you A Happy New Year 2019 and thank you for still being here ❤️

Now I'm sorry if the book isn't living up to your expectations lately-I feel like I've lost my touch but don't worry guys It will get better. Writers block really frustrates me I swear.

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