ARA POV
“Ok, so what does your husband do? Enlighten me a little,” he said, looking at me.
Looking up at the ceiling, I started thinking and said, “He is King of Marstrand, Gotaland Sweden; he has a multinational company, RM & Sons, and he is taking care of it as a CEO. According to his grandfather, he manages everything very well, and he is so proud of him.
According to my parents, he is the most eligible bachelor in Sweden and is among the top 10 billionaires in the world. And the best person they have seen growing up in front of their eyes.
See, I know so many things.” I raised my eyebrows proudly.
“So, you knew all these things before you met me?” He raised an eyebrow.
“No, not all. I only knew some bits and pieces, like how Grandfather and Aunt Nina are proud of you, because I used to visit Grandfather to take his advice while I was making my NGO. That time he used to share his thoughts about you many times.” I shrugged, saying this.
“So how come you know about your parent’s thoughts?” He asked again.
And I started laughing like a maniac hearing this.
He raised his eyebrow as if asking me to explain, so I controlled my laugh and spoke.
“Sanya wanted a husband just like you, but when your alliance came for her, she took no interest in it. She never asked questions about you or anything related to you. But I guess she misjudged you here.” I again started laughing like crazy.
I cleaned my tears with the back of my hand and said, “She thought you were some normal people or maybe some middle-class man, which she definitely does not want to get married to. She has her dreams, and she wants everything in her life to match them. Hence, she said no to you without even knowing who you are.” And again, I started laughing.
In between my laughs, I said, “Sire, you should’ve seen her face when Mom told her what she missed.”
He smiled a little and asked, “So you also want the same thing in your life?”
Hearing this, I shake my head in no.
“Then”? He asked, looking at me like he could see my soul.
I lowered my eyes, stared, played with his shirt button, and spoke. “Money, status, and fame somewhere are not my cup of tea, sire.
I don’t like rules and regulations, and that is the reason I did not wanted to get married in the Royal Family.
I like a simple life, but I guess destiny had some other plans for me, and look, here I am in front of you.” I look up, give him a small smile, and again lower my gaze.
“So that means this relationship is a burden on you”? He asked calmly. But I can see the hurt in his eyes.
I looked up and said, no, sire; neither is it a burden for me nor was it. No one forced me to get married. It was purely my decision.
Yes, of course I will not lie about how I felt; as if I am a replacement, but Sanya’s decision and your choice made everything clear.
But one thing I would like to tell you, sire, I never liked royal rules, and that’s one of the reasons I stayed away from them. I do not know of the same, but now I will be your Queen, and I know I will have many responsibilities. However,” I lowered my eyes, took a deep breath, and spoke.
“I don’t know whether I will be able to fulfil my responsibility. I am scared. What if I fail? What if you have to look down because of me?”
Thinking about that, I had tears in my eyes.
He put his finger on my chin and made me look up at him and say, “My Queen, you will never let me down.”
And about responsibility, I will not lie to you and say that you will not have any, as you will have many, but I know from the bottom of my heart that you handle everything like a pro. Because it is in your blood, and you know, it says an apple does not fall far from the tree, and you have the blood of royals, and we never lose,
We royals were born to win. After saying that, he kissed my nose.
“Can I ask you something, sire?” Finally, I want to ask what I have wanted to know for a long time.
“You can ask me anything, darling.” I blush a little hearing this new endearment for me.
I cleared my throat. “Sire, why did you choose me instead of Sanya?”
I look down, not really ready to know his answer.
“It is very simple. You are different,” I look up and ask.
“My Queen, I’ll be honest with you. I was not ready for the marriage, and my intention was clear: I would come to see the girl and say no. But then, in all this, I got to meet you and even get to know you a little as well.
One thing I was clear about is that you are a kind-hearted and honest girl. You are the girl I want in my life who gives my life some stability and gives me peace of mind. You are far away from manipulation; you are simple yet smart.
And last but not least, your smile. I choose you, so this smile becomes mine for forever.” Saying this, he tightened his hold on me and nuzzled my neck.
Hearing this, my happiness was not bound, and I hugged him tightly.
“Have dinner with me tonight.” His lips were touching my skin, and he was whispering in my ear.
I broke the hug and said, “No, not possible, sire.”
He tilted his head a little and asked “Why?”?
“Sire, I told Sanya that I would be back by dinner, and I know Mom and Father must be waiting for me.”