HIS TEMPTATION

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#Chloe
The sound of thunder striking and an awful nightmare that I had woke me up.
"Mama!", I cried.
Whenever there's a storm, I always cry because I'm scared of thunderstorms and Mama was always by my side to comfort me.
"Mama", I cried again but she wasn't there.
'Was the nightmare that I had true?', I thought.
I jumped off of my bed and ran out my room. It was so dark and the sound of the striking thunder and the dream that I saw Mama's corpse added to the tension and horror of the hallway. On hearing another sound, I screamed and fell on the floor, crying. The lights turned on and I saw Dad running towards me. He stood me up and hugged me. In silence, he took me to his room and laid me on the bed. He tugged in the duvet cover after joining me.
"Dad, is Mama really...?", I trailed off.
He starred at me and I watch as tears formed in his eyes. He removed his glasses and wiped the tears before dropping them on the bedside table.
"Please sleep princess", he said.
He hugged me tight as he sobbed and finally fell asleep. I heard him calling her name in his sleep before I slept too.

In the morning, I woke up and heard Dad in the shower already. I jumped off the massive royal bed and went to my room. My nannies were already assembled in my room to help me get ready. Nanny Grunny did not argue with me when I insisted on taking my bath myself. After I came out, they dresses me in black. A black knee length sleeveless dress, black sleeves, a black bow by the side of my hair and black shoes.
"Your father is in the parking lot waiting for you my lady", said Rebecca and I nodded.
The mansion was so quiet and there were still drops of rain falling. One of my guards brought an umbrella to shield me from the rain and escort me to the car, but I signaled him to stay and I didn't need an umbrella. I spotted the black limousine that Dad was surely in and I walked to it. The guards greeted me with sympathy and I only nodded in response. The chauffeur opened the door for me and helped me in. Inside the car, I saw Dad in his suit and bow tie making a phone call.
"No, I'm sorry Roger but earlier this morning I saw her will in the dresser. She does not want to be buried the traditional way or even in Russia...I know she's your princess but she's also mine. Just let it be... let's fulfill her last wish please....but....okay..aha...thank you for understanding. Goodbye",he finished off, then turned to me. "Rough night yesterday, wasn't it?", he asked and I nodded "yeah. I'm sorry princess", he said and I nodded again. He tapped the space next to him and I knew what he meant. I went and sat next to him. He hugged me by my side and kisses my hair.
We went to the church first where they sang in choir and we later joined in. People presented flowers and made speeches about my Mama's wonderful personality. Later, we went to the cemetery for her burial. I couldn't bare to see my mother buried, I cried out loud and that time. My father held me as I struggle to relieve myself from his grip. After the burial, I stood next to my Dad as people offered their condolences to the both of us. My mother's family also arrived all the way from Russia. They were so many, I saw my grandfather (Korol) whom I call Dadushka. My grandmother ( Koroleva) my Babushka. My Uncle Dimitrievn. My aunties; Natalia, Elizabeth, and Tatiana. I saw my cousin too but I don't really know them. Counts, Countesses and dukes were also there.
"Moya Printsessa", my grandmother said as we hugged (my princess in Russia).
"Hello Babushka", I said with a quick fake smile.
"I'm so sorry for your loss my dear. Please I want only one thing from you; hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your friend and family for strength and always remember how much you are loved", she said with her very thick Russian accent, I was surprised where she learnt all that English. And with a tear, she released me.
"Thank you", I said.
My grandfather, uncle, aunties and the rest all told me encouraging and motivative words and I thanked them in return.
"Syn (son) we were thinking of going back to Russia with Chloe", my heart skipped a bit on hearing that coming out from my grandfathers mouth. "Her aunties look a lot like her Maama both physically wise and personality wise. And you are a very busy man, she needs to be with a woman who would take very good care of her at this tender age. So it is not like we are taking her away from you, we are actually helping you. What do you say?", he asked "and she would be in good hands this I promise you".
My fathers chest started raising as he tries to control himself in front of Dadushka, he is always shy of him. And he had never declined his proposals no matter the cost.
"Papa...ah..the thing is..", Dad started.
"Why don't we ask Chloe. She should be given the opportunity to make this choice for herself", interrupted Babushka.  "Do you want to stay here with your Papa or do you want to come with us to Russia and stay with your Babushka and the whole family, we will surely give you all the love in the world"
"No. I want to stay with my Paapa", I said.
"Okay. Then", said Dedushka sounding defeated. "We should get going then. But Chloe, whenever you feel like coming to Russia, just give me a call. Whenever you get tired of this place know that there is another option", he said before kissing me on the forehead.

The Russians and most of the important guests left. I grew tired of standing and holding Dad's hand so I went away from the crowd and sat alone on the grass.
I was too consumed in my thoughts that I didn't notice Scott's presence standing beside me until he cleared his throat.
"Hey", I smiled a little.
"Hey", he also smiled. "May I..?", he asked to join me.
"Sure", I said.
I haven't laid an eye on Scott since Mama passed away. I think he was trying to give me some space. I really do admire his maturity and sense of knowing what is right. He's not like kids of his age, even when we were younger than this he was always the matured one with the adult thinking.
"How are you doing?", he asked after a moment of silence.
"I'm doing...well"
There was silence again.
"I miss her", I said.
"We all do", he added.

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