Royal Deception

chapter forty-three

"I need to be sure before I make a decision that will change your life so I shall repeat my question" the Queen elegantly addressed her issue to me.

"Are you sure you do not want to marry my son?" She asked batting her lashes against her full cheeks. Again she was gorgeous.

"I'm very sure Queen Cleopatra"

"Very well then!" she sternly replied walking out.

What had crawled up her back and bit her? I wondered.

*****"Mommy mommy I learnt a lot of things today" Louis spoke in a mild tone sitting on my laps.

"That's good for you my boy"

"Daddy is so nice" he said looking so fragile.

William had charmed my son.

"He speaks to me a lot" I waited for Louis to continue.

"He sings to me when I sleep" and the thought of William singing a lullaby made me stifle a laugh.

"He changes me" and that made me jealous.

"But you said you're a big boy now and you don't need anyone to change you" I protested.

"Yes but with daddy it's different" I was angry.

"How is it different"

"He's nicer than you" and I deadpanned .

"I need to use the bathroom" I said walking away from him.

I wanted to cry. I was so upset. I remembered everything I'd gone through for Louis to be where he was to this point yet he preferred that stranger over me. He had chosen William over me.

I entered my room and began to cry once I'd closed the door.

How had I lost my son to William.

"What troubles you?" His voice made me more angrier. I'd forgotten William was still in here.

He had a towel wrapped around his waist but I was too upset to check him out.

"Why are you crying" he asked kneeling down to face me.

"It's you!" I yelled " You stole Louis away from me!"

"What are you talking about?" He seemed confused.

"Have you no shame sweeping my son off his feet , charming him, stealing him!" I had to breathe " ...you... you thief!"

"Calm down" he urged rubbing my back.

"Dont touch me!" I hissed " Are you happy he loves you more than me now" I was so upset.

William looked irresolute of the situation and suddenly he wrapped his arms around me. I fought him off hitting him , but he didn't budge until I involuntarily cried against his bare chest.

I composed myself and decided to have a chat with Eleanor after I'd left William's room.

"Hey" I greeted her.

"Hello" she said coldly.

"Is something wrong?" I asked.

"Nothing" she brushed off and stood up walking away leaving me alone.

At this point I was worried about this family's mental health.

Where they all bipolar?

"Eleanor" the Queen called walking into the patio and Eleanor turned before she'd walked any further.

"Artemis has arrived" Queen Cleopatra announced.

"Yes!" Eleanor squeaked with joy.

How many of you understand my concern now , about this bipolar thing?