ARA’S POV
Before I reply, I again hear his voice: “My Queen, did I tell you what I will do if you roll your eyes at me?”
I bit my lips between my teeth, knowing I would not win here, so ignoring the topic, I said, “Sire, I told you we have guests at home, so I was sitting with them.”
He replied, “Hmmm,” in reply.
“Have you taken your medicine”? He asked an instant second question.
I shook my head and said, “No, I am just taking it right now”.
“Have you”? I asked.
“Yeah, I did,” he replied monotonously.
“Sire, what happened? You sound agitated; is everything alright?” I could tell from his voice that something was missing.
He took a deep breath and said “hmmm” in response.
I know something is bothering him, but I guess he does not want to share.
I thought to lighten his mood, so I asked while sitting in bed, “Well, you can tell me if you are missing me. I will not mind.” I laugh alone at my joke.
“I am missing you so badly that I want to come to you, hug you, and kiss you like there is no tomorrow.” My cheeks heat instantly after hearing this.
“Sire, you are so shameless.” Saying that I hide my face in my pillow.
“I don’t have any shame when it is about you.” I can feel his smirk.
God, this man is impossible, I thought.
“What happened? The cat caught your tongue. My Queen, hmmm?” He spoke huskily.
“No, nothing like that. It’s just that I don’t talk to shameless people. Now everyone must be waiting for me, so good night, sweet dreams.” I said, controlling my smile.
He chuckled in response and said, “Dream about us, darling.” Saying this, he hung up before I could say anything.
Gosh, man, one day I will give him some basic lessons in manners.
Thinking about that, I ran downstairs, but not before taking my medicine.
We all sat with popcorn and soda, and I had a cushion pillow so that whenever any horror scene came, I could hide my face in my pillow.
After some time, or maybe I can say after an age, the movie finally got over.
They all started planning for the next movie as they all have off tomorrow, but I have to finish my work and cannot stay back more than this, so I bid them goodbye and went to my room and retired to my bed.
SANYA POV
I can see everyone was happy with Ara’s marriage except one person.
Sebastian.
I knew he always had a soft liking for Ara, but I have never taken things seriously, and he also did not take any steps towards her, as somewhere he knows Ara is off-limits for him.
Whether Ara likes it or not, I always wanted her to get married in the royal family. I will never let her marry a common guy.
But today, the hurt was visible in his eyes. I guess his feelings towards Ara are more than normal.
And I could feel his pain, as somewhere I am also going through the same thing.
I want to help him, but if I want to do anything now, I cannot do anything.
Everyone was watching a movie, but my mind was somewhere else. My eyes were glued to the TV, but I did not know what was going on, and Lucy noticed that.
After the movie, Ara went to sleep, and we started a comedy movie.
“Guys, start the movie; me and Sanya make some Maggie for everyone.” Lucy stood up and dragged me towards the kitchen.
Lucy: Now tell me, what is bothering you?
Sanya: Why do you think so?
Lucy: Sanya I know you are in and out; stop the bullshit and tell me what happened.
Sanya: Huff, I have messed up everything.
Lucy, my all dreams got shattered, saying this. Her eyes brimmed with tears.
Lucy: Hugging her You’re scaring me. Sanu tells what happened exactly.”
Sanya: I love him, and he also loves me, but just because I said no in the first place, his ego got hurt, and he proposed to Ara. I know he is doing all these things to hurt me.
Lucy: What are you saying? This is so wrong. He is spoiling three lives together. You need to stop all this nonsense.
Sanya: I am trying everything, but nothing works out. I don’t know what to do. I don’t know how to stop this marriage.
Lucy: She thought for a minute and said, “I have one idea, but I don’t know whether you like it.” Saying that, she looked down.
Sanya: First, tell me the idea. Liking or not liking comes after that. Tell me.
Lucy: You know Sebastian has loved Ara since childhood?
Sanya: “What are you saying? She acted as if she knew nothing about it.
Lucy: Yes, he always had feelings for her, but because he was a commoner, he never had the guts to ask for her hand. And I guess that is the reason he left today-the moment he got to know about her marriage.
Sanya: So, what are you suggesting?
Lucy: I think we should tell him everything, and I am sure he will help us. But first, tell me, is Ara like that guy?
Sanya: “No, my poor sister is all trapped in his trap. And she is so innocent that she cannot even understand all this. She does not want to get married, but she does not have any choice, so being a good girl, she is doing what everyone wants. I am really worried about her, Lucy.” Saying this, I faked crying.
Lucy: Don’t worry, babe, we will sort it out soon. Now come on, cheer up, and let us make some Maggie.
Sanya: I give her a small smile and nod. I smirk internally at this superb idea I’ve got, and I know what to do.