Arabella’s point of view.
“No, no, that’s not cute”
“It’s cute, she’s my niece and I know what’s cute on her”
“But he’s my godson, my godson, get it?”
Niece? Isn’t that Daphne and Renee’s voice? What niece and godson are they fuçking talking about?
“Ladies, ladies, please, it’s not a niece, it’s my nephew -why are y’all fighting over what’s mine?”
Arthur? Why is Arthur here? Wait, where am I?
My last memory was back in the abandoned warehouse where we ended Oak’s life and I passed out, yeah, maybe all these arguments are happening in my dream.
I guess I’ve had enough sleep, it’s time I wake up and… eat, I’m starving so bad.
A tired yawn left my mouth as I stretched my stiff limps, I’m so tired as if I just had a very long sleep, then I snapped my eyes open, only to come face to face with about five pairs of eyes staring at me.
Mom, Arthur, Daphne, Renee and another girl who’s almost the same age as me, or maybe she’s a little bit older than me but I don’t recognize her -they were all staring at me with smiley faces.
What’s going on? Why is everybody I know under one roof?
I quickly looked around and realized I’m back in our (I and Wymond’s) room, then I frowned slightly at them while wondering what are they all doing here?
“You’re awake, are you feeling ok?”
“Are you hungry? Should I get you something to eat? Tell, what do you wanna eat?”
“Or you wanna take a bath first?”
“Right, take a bath first and I’ll get your lunch ready, is that ok?”
Renee and Daphne bombarded me with series of questions, that I didn’t even know which one to answer first. I closed my eyes and rubbed my forehead as I felt overwhelmed with all these questions -mom was just standing in a corner and watching us.
I know she has series of questions to ask me and a lot of scoldings for me, but she remained calm for some unknown reasons, which is giving me bad chills.
“Are you having a headache?”
“Should I call the doctor?”
“Oh no, her coronation is in five hours, she can’t go looking so pale”
“Yeah, you’re right she’s kinda pale”
“Quick, someone get a doctor…”
“Enough!” I shouted over their voice.
They both stopped talking at once and started blinking their eyes as though they’re those barbie dolls.
I puffed out some air.
“Daphne” I faced Daphne. “You said something about attending my coronation” they all nodded. “Why are they holding my coronation now? Isn’t it too early?” I asked.
They all exchanged looks with each other, then turned to stare at me with their mouths widely open, as if I’ve just said something very shocking.
“What’s wrong?” I asked no one in particular, but expected someone to answer me.
Daphne sat by the edge of the bed and reached for my hand, then patted the back of my palm gently.
“Honey, it’s been six days since Oak’s death and you’ve been sleeping for those six days…”
“What?!” I interrupted her with my eyes widened in surprise, she closed her eyes and she nodded slowly.
“Yeah, it’s been six days” she repeated.
“But… but.. but…” I paused and gulped. “Six days… how? I mean, why did I ended up sleeping for six days?”
Renee sighed, she pulled a chair from my dresser and sat down, but quickly got up when she saw mom’s still standing and offered it to her.
“According to the doctor, the poison you consumed at once was too much” Renee said.
I only had two glass of drinks, the milk and water. I suddenly recalled how he died, how his stomach burst and everything inside splashed everywhere. I shuddered and gagged in disgust, Oak is very cruel, so he was planning for me to end up like carcass.
“But I drank Wymond’s blood, doesn’t his blood detoxify every poison?” I asked with a small frown.
“Yeah, but you took very little of his blood and too much of the poison… though his blood helped keep you alive but it couldn’t get rid of all the poison, hence you passed out because of the remnants in you” she explained.
My shoulders slumped down as I puffed out some air, which moved some fallen strands of hair off my face. I shouldn’t have asked for little blood.
“Yeah, though Wymond did fed you more of his blood when you were unconscious, and it got rid of the remaining poison in your system” she said.
I nodded and leaned back against the headboard.
Arthur handed me a glass of water which I took and muttered a thank you, then gulped down the water and surprisingly, I finished it in one gulp -I guess I’m very thirsty after all.
Then something crossed my mind and I lifted my back off the headboard.
“What is it?” Arthur asked me.
“Mom” I turned towards mom. “Does this mean I’ve missed your date with Alpha Jarek?”
Mom sighed, rolled her eyeballs and laughed at my question, then shook her head.
“Yes, but you didn’t miss much actually, you’ll still witness our wedding…”
“Wedding?!” I exclaimed loudly.
She laughed again and nodded.
“Yes, but it’s still very far, we don’t know when we’re gonna hold the wedding though” she said.
“Oh” I grinned widely. “that’s great”
Then a brief silence fell on us as I was massaging my temples, then I locked eyes with the new girl who’s just smiling sweetly, but not saying anything…. new girl? Really, Ara?
“Uh, you’re….” I asked her.
She wanted to introduce herself, but Renee cut in by clearing her throat.
“Allow me the honor” she said looking at the new girl, who nodded in response.
Renee cleared her throat again, but dramatically loud and held up her hand as though she’s holding a microphone.
“Queen Arabella Wymond Edmund…”
Whoa, that’s a very long name for me.
“…. this is Emily Angelo, minister of state affairs, Edward Evans mate” Renee introduced her.
My eyes widened at this piece of news, no, it’s a very huge news.
“Edward’s found his mate?!” I exclaimed loudly with happiness exploding in my stomach.
“Yes, and she’s a vampire” Renee answered.
“Wow! Just wow!” I simply awed since I’m feeling so speechless.
I faced Emily, she’s one beautiful girl but she seems a little shy. She’s got very beautiful long, thick and black hair, her eyes are big and round (very seductive eyes) and I’m swear I’m really envious of her right now -this is the first time I’m feeling envious of someone in my twenty-two years on earth.
“Emily, it’s nice to meet you” I reached out my hands to give her a hug, but she bowed at me instead.
“It’s a honor to meet you, your highness” she said quietly.
I frowned slightly.
“Has no one told her I don’t like being called highness?” I asked rhetorically and sighed. “Listen, Emily, we’re friends now and you can call me Ara, I don’t like it when my friends call me highness” I told her.
“Yes, your high…” she trailed off when she caught my eyes glaring playfully at her. “A-ara” she stuttered quietly.
I smiled, opened my arms wide and gestured her to come for a hug, she hesitated a little bit but hugged me after getting an encouraging push from Daphne and Renee.
“You can be free with us, you’re part of the royal family now” I whispered in her ear and she nodded.
“Oh, congratulations” she said.
I pulled away from the hug and gave her a confused look.
“Congratulations?” she nodded.
I looked towards the others and they nodded too, which deepened my frown. Then a crazy thought crossed my mind.
“Did I mysteriously win a lottery? How much did I win? Is it up to a million dollars?” I asked eagerly, with a very wide grin on.
Mom reached forward and pushed my head gently.
“You didn’t win any lottery, you’re pregnant” she said.
I paused and process her words, then looked down at my stomach and subconsciously started rubbing it.
“Pregnant?” I asked quietly.
“Yes, the doctor confirmed it six days ago” she said.
So, that’s why Wymond kept glancing at my stomach the other day, he has noticed it then.. wait, how come I didn’t notice it?
Joy swallowed me and I couldn’t help the smile that spread on my face.
“I’m pregnant” I giggled. “I’m gonna be a mother soon” I said.
Arthur scoffed and rested his butts on my dresser.
“As if you know anything about being a mother, you’re just gonna maltreat that pup”
I threw him a harsh glare, he quickly looked away and pretended as though he’s counting the ceilings.
“You’re not gonna be my child’s godfather, he or she won’t learn anything good from you!”
He scoffed. “I’m gonna be the best godfather and uncle in the world”
I reached for a pillow and threw it at him, but he caught it easily and threw it back at me.
I reached for it again and was about throwing it at him, but mom cleared her throat in a scolding tone.
“You’re gonna be a queen and a mother soon, so, behave mature”
“Oh” I pouted and slumped down on the bed.
“Let’s get you something to eat, then get you ready for your coronation” she said.
“Yes, aunt is right” Daphne and Renee said at once.