Oh, he thinks he will get away with informing me about my engagement?
Really?
Oh, how wrong you are, my dear King!
So, I gave him my best smile and asked, “Sire, are you ordering me about our engagement?”
Well, as I said, he isn’t stupid. He got what I was saying in no time, smirked, and repeated the same: “I am leaving tomorrow for estate, and before I leave, I want to make you mine officially.”
‘See how easy it is to talk like a civilian, but well, this man needs to learn this. Perhaps, don’t worry, my dear king; now I will teach you the manners you are lacking.’ I smirked back. “I will be waiting for you.” Standing up, we started walking out.
We were going toward parking, and bodyguards were following us. Looking at my discomfort, he gave them a sign to stay back, and they did.
I was about to reach my car, but suddenly, being clumsy, I twisted my leg as my eyes closed. My mind waited to kiss the ground, but two strong arms caught me in time. As I opened my eyes and met again with mesmerizing eyes.
“Careful, my Queen.” Nodding, I try to take one step back at lightning speed. I somehow wanted to come out of his arms, but he kept me intact.
His thumb was touching my bare stomach and giving me some kind of tingling inside my stomach and Goosebumps all over my body.
This is the first time someone has touched my body like this. He did not leave me, so I stood like a statue. I thought I wanted to look into his eyes, but I could not gather the courage. I don’t know why.
Next, I heard his husky voice. Queen, as you are not a replacement, you are my first and only choice. I was never interested in your sister in the first place. So, take this replacement thing out of your small brain. Understand?”
Again, I nod like a robot, not knowing what else to do or say. His close proxy was making me dizzy, and my heating cheeks were not helping me either.
Then suddenly he said, “I love these pink cheeks.” He kissed me on both cheeks and said, “See you tomorrow, My Queen,” leaving while I was still standing in the same place and thinking about what just had happened.
I don’t know whether I should be happy or sad.
But then why be sad? He is my husband, so he has all the rights over me.
I thought that I again blushed hard as I sat in the car and left for home.
AZAR POV
I knew she had entered the cafe. Her sweet scent lingered in the room. When she cleared her throat, I told her without even looking at her that I knew she was here and told her to please take a seat.
I looked up and noticed that she was wearing black trousers and a crop top. Her stomach was on the show a little.
I was kind of mesmerized by her beauty. Oh, how my hand itched to touch there, huh? But again, I composed myself.
I could see she was nervous and wanted to say many things, but, well, guess what, baby doll? I want to hear all those things, so bring it on.
I gave her a chance to spill the beans, and she did. At least one thing is clear: she is pure at heart. She was ready for this alliance just to make her family and my grandpa happy. And she does not have any hidden agenda. Well, somehow, I don’t want to trust this woman creature no matter what. I wanted to hear more.
But when she started, I thought she would tell me something about her love life, and I don’t know why, but thinking about her with someone made my blood boil. But I stayed calm, as I wanted to know her real colors, so I let her speak.
She spoke about her dreams. But her professional life got my attention, and I got to know she works for my company.
‘So, this is the thing. Grandfather must have helped her reach here, or else how come she has reached where she is? My mind declares, and somehow I agree.
But her next statement made me wonder if Grandfather had anything to do with this.
And suddenly I remember my meeting with Srinivasan last year. As he and other members of our company head are praising a girl and saying her designs are exclusive. He showed me, and they were indeed beautiful.
So that design was hers. I only approved her promotion because she was a well-deserving candidate.
Somehow, I am proud of her. She is indeed a hard-working person, and I like this type of person who wants to grow on their own without any help.
When I told her about my decision to engage, she smartly counter-questioned me, and I like her feisty side.
She indeed knows how to take her work out of people, and that is too nicely done. Indeed, a well-deserving candidate to be a queen, And I noticed her smirking, and I smirked back and said my reason, and she seemed satisfied with my answer.
I know sometimes I am too direct, and I need to learn to explain. But well, I don’t explain myself to anyone, but again, she is not anyone, and I could see she would not let her guards down that easily, which I like the most.
We started walking towards her car and almost reached it, but she twisted her leg and was about to fall, but I caught her. I felt like God was with me today, so I got the chance to touch where my eyes had been since she came to the cafe. I unknowingly started making circles there, and I could see her cheeks get blood red, and I felt her goosebumps as well.