Zaniel AU (Love Sick).

Chapter 6

Daniel's POV:-
The next morning I got up and started to get ready for the day.

I went down to the great hallway and saw everyone already seated there.

I sat down beside my mother and started eating my breakfast after greeting them all.

"So. Daniel.", my father said."I heard you've been going out alot lately. Is that true?".

"Yes, Father",I replied smiling slightly, looking at him.

"May I ask why?", he said smiling back.

"Well. There's this boy named Zach", I started.

"And how is he?", he further asked.

"Amazing, Incredible and so pure", I answered.

"And is he a friend of yours?", my father questioned.

"Yes Dad", I answered.

"That's nice", he replied and my mother just smiled at me.

I started eating my food again and once finished I got up, ready to do my training of the day. All princes were obligatory to get trained once they turned eighteen and I was now 21. I had been training for three years now.

During training, I kept getting distracted, thinking about Zach so when my trainer asked me the basic steps, I blanked out and didn't answer correctly. He stopped the training and approached me slowly.

"Is everything okay, Your Majesty?", he asked."You seem a bit.... distracted".

"I'm sorry Rickwood", I answered."Yes. I seem to be a little distracted today".

"Would your highness like to take a break?", he asked softly."We can continue later in the day".

"Thank you Rickwood", I answered"I'll meet you at 6 when I am relaxed after my usual walk in the park".

"Very well, sire", he said bowing his head."I am available whenever you please".

"You should go rest now", I said.

"As you wish, my lord", he said and with that he bowed his head one last time and exited the room.

I sighed as I sat down on a nearby chair. As soon as I sat down, I heard a knock on the door and called out to the person to come in.

Slowly and gradually the door opened and in came my father's messenger.

He bowed his head, softly calling out"Your Majesty".

"Yes Leeroy", I said addressing the messenger.

"The king requires your presence in the grand hall, Your highness", he answered still bowing.

"Thank you", I said getting up."I'll be on my way".

"Very well, sire", he said bowing his head and stood there until I exited the room.

I made my way to the great hall and saw my father pacing in it.

"Yes, Father?", I said approaching him."You wanted to see me?".

"Yes Daniel", he said"I want you to get dressed. The Roberts are arriving today after 6".

"Of Course, Father", I answered."But might I ask why?".

"Oh. Just to discuss some matters", he tried to answer smoothly but I could tell he was hiding something.

I shrugged it off thinking it was something that was part of their project.

I nodded and went out of the room, going up to my room to get ready for my usual meeting with Zach.

I got dressed, called my servants and headed out of the castle towards the park. I approached the bench and waited for Zach.

Twenty minutes later I saw him coming from the village. I smiled. He looked gorgeous.

But as he came up closer, I saw yet another bruise forming on his cheek right above the first one and my smile immediately turned into a frown. That's it. I was going to ask him what was happening. No matter what.

"Good Morning, Your Majesty", he said sitting down next to me.

I raised an eyebrow at him.

"S...Sorry D..Daniel", he answered.

"What happened?", I asked going straight in for the question.

"Huh?", he asked looking at me confused.

"Don't. Zach", I said softly."The bruises on your cheek. You think I didn't notice them. Where did you get them?".

"N..No where", he immediately replied stuttering."III... was cleaning up the attic and hit my cheek on a piece of wood when I turned around roughly".

I sighed.

"We both know that's not true, Z" I said."So please tell me what actually happened".

He remained silent.

I sighed again.

"Okay. How about we talk about something else?", I said.

He nodded his head and we started talking about the usual. Me getting to know him more and vice versa. But I had a feeling he was holding back. I didn't question it though, knowing I wouldn't get anything out of him. Apparently Zach didn't trust me that much.

At 5, he got up as usual saying a goodbye. I offered to walk him home but he politely refused.

He started making his way towards the village before he turned and walked back to me.

"I don't think we should meet again, Your Majesty", he said softly keeping his face down.

"Why?", I asked confused.

"I..don't think anyone would approve of our friendship", he replied.

"But..", I started.

"Please, Your Majesty", he said looking at me with tears in his eyes.

It was the first time I had seen him cry and it hurt me. I sighed and didn't say anything instead nodding my head.

"Very well", I said choking on my words"If you wish".

He thanked me then headed towards the village.

I watched his retreating figure and couldn't help but let a few tears roll down my cheek.

I slowly started making my way back to the castle. My heart had been completely and utterly broken.

A/N:- Okay guys. Here is Chapter 6. I know I'm evil. Sorry. But I hope like it.  And Thank you for reading. Have a good day or night and Stay Blessed. 😃💙. Love you guys:).

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