Royally Screwed (COMPLETED)

18. I'M ON MY WAY

18. I'M ON MY WAY

Marcus's POV

This has been a very hectic day so far. It started out alright, until I was told I had to spend an hour with each person.
To make matters worse the person I wanted to spend the whole day with was the last one on the list.
I was so annoyed but there was nothing I could do. These were the rules and I couldn't break them.
But not only that, now I also feel bad. Eli came into the kitchen during my time with Alston and that diva decided it was the best time to flirt as he basically kicked Eli out of the kitchen.
I need to talk to him before he gets the wrong idea. He is the one I want and not anyone else. This is all just a formality.

I had to admit though that Alstons cookies were delicious. It's true that I have a sweet tooth but when he tried to kiss me, I thanked the heavens that Mr. Wilson got there on time to inform us that an hour was up.
"I hope next time we can do more than bake," Alston said as he winked in my direction and walked out.
If I had not met Eli, I might have taken him up on his offer. But no, not this time. Eli was the only one I ever wanted to kiss or be intimate with. I wish I could just tell everyone but I can't. I'm not allowed until the time of the announcement.
Curse formalities. I just have to suck it up and be patient.

Next up was Irene. She's studying fashion design and said she would like to make me a special suit for her project.
She took my measurements but I suspect it was just a method to get her hands on me. She asked me to take off my shirt to get better measurements and at that moment I knew this girl was trying to lure me into bed.
She was barely dressed with her dress that covered so little and showed too much.
I was relieved when Mr. Wilson came in because she had suggested that we should sit on the bed where its more comfortable.
She might have looked innocent but she was a freak in disguise.

Then it was time for Sienna. She was civil and more mature. She suggested we should sit down and have lunch she had prepared while we had a decent conversation.
It went well. She was definitely wife material and respectful. Mom would like her. Too bad my decision was already made.

And then there was Daniel. The others don't know this but in high school Daniel was my best friend. We both loved music and that's what brought us together.
I taught him how to play instruments and he taught me how to sing. We were like brothers but later on it became more than that, but before we could explore our new found feelings he had to travel overseas to study.
I missed him a lot and I wasn't sure how this was going to go.
"I missed you. A lot. I'm sorry, I left," he said.
"It's alright. You had responsibilities and I wasn't going to tie you down," I said looking away. He had changed a lot and was more attractive as before.
"I thought about you everyday," he said.
"Me too," I said.
"Soooo...are you ready to play dance fusion. I thought you might be up for some real fun after your earlier dates," he said lightening up the mood.
"That sounds great," I said with a smile.

After an hour of real fun, it was Alyssa's turn. Not much happened considering she was shy and couldn't even look me in the eye.
Tiffany on the other hand kept singing. She had a lovely voice but it was getting annoying at the end.
Lexi wanted to discussed real issues like politics which was actually an interesting conversation considering my position and national responsibilities.
She was the most intelligent person I spoke to that day and I actually felt like I had intellectually gained something from our conversation.

Ellen and I talked while she drew a potrait of me and I had to admit the girl has got skills. I was definitely loving her work and promised to talk to a friend of mine who was a famous artist to mentor her.
I could only see her as a little sister and not really as a lover.
Finally, it was Ethanael. My mood brightened because I knew Eli was next.

"Let me be direct with you. I have a boyfriend, I love him with all my heart and he is the only man I will marry," he said as soon as we were alone.
"Okay. That's great. Thank you for being honest. Why don't you tell me about him," I said and that is how I learnt every single thing about his boyfriend Mike.
As soon as the hour was up, I looked for Eli but he was nowhere in sight.

"Mr. Wilson where is Elijah?" I asked more than disappointed I couldn't find him.
"He left with Master Olin and Sherard in the morning and hasn't returned," he said before excusing himself with a bow.
I was extra pissed now, he just left without telling me. Not that I blamed him but I just wanted to be with him.
I took out my phone, but before I could make a call, it rang.

"Hello?" I said.
"Marcus, you need to come here right now." It was Jarvis on the other hand.
"Because your future wife is drunk and about to start a fight with a bunch of giants five times his size," he said.
"SHIT! I'm on my way."   

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Elijah starting up some trouble.