Elizabeth PoV ;
Waking up to the sound of birds churching beside the window . The bright light burning her eyes .
When she adjust to space around her , the room doesn't look that unfamiliar to her .
" Eli ? How are you " Ambrose jumps to his feet from the corner seat . He brings his hands up to her forehead checking for high fever .
Now at the sound of peeping beside the bed , she realizes that she is indeed inside hospital room .
" what happened!" She looks around in panic . Ambrose genuinely looks worried and demands her to stay resting .
" you fainted the other day " he told her . Helping her settle more comfortably on the bed .
" other day ? How long have i been out ?" She asked . She noticed the distant look on his face .
She waited until he finally decided to speak .
" two days ! "
" two days!"
" you were very tired , they said you lost the sufficient air you need to feed the brain tissues. That was why you fainted , however then you needed more rest to gain the energy back into your body " he explained .
" so they injected me with sleeping syringes "
" you were very tired Eli "
" what happened to shane ?"
He sits down and grabs her hand . " he is laying in a hospital bed like he should " He rolls his eyes .
She laughs . " i'm glad you got there . You really are my super hero "
He stands up and looks down at her . " i'm happy you are alive and in good conditions " he smiles and lowers down .
Eli wonders if he is going to kiss her at last . But instead he kissed her forehead .
" ah you woke up sleepy head , how are you feeling ?" Dr.Ramsey goes to where the AED is , the device that Analysis her heart rythme . He asses for a but longer before finally settling down .
" you are a warrior Elizabeth , but you just need to rest for a little longer "
" thanks doctor i'll make sure she takes it easy " Ambrose exclaims , squeezing her hand .
" what about Father ? Is he alright . It's been three days is he alive " she asked worriedly .
" he is , for now he is doing just fine " Dr.Ramsey says before smiling .
" rest well " he adds before walking out .
" Elizabeth " Ambrose asks .
" yes !"
" did you read that envelope your father gave you ? " he asks her .
" No i didn't have time " she said .
" i think now would be the perfect opportunity to open it " he told her . His eyes pinning her down .
She raised an eyebrow . " that night in his study he told me to ask you if i had any questions . What did he mean "
" i think when you'll read it then you'll understand what he was trying to tell you "
" is it important?"
" very very important news for you Elizabeth . It will change your mind "
She stared at him for awhile , as if he was crazy . But then she remembered the way her step father said to her .
She knew he was dying , not only as his doctor , but someone's life who was actually about to get ruined .
" Ambrose ! Can you please bring that envelope? It's in my study " she asked . He gave her a nod and left .
After a couple of minutes he entered, but it wasn't just him who walked in , it was Shane August .
" Hello darling ! Feeling alright now "
Ambrose walked in behind , his jaw is clenched and his arms are flexing , ready to start a fight just in case .
Unfortunately, Ambrose was able to find the yellow envelope, the thing is , it was Shane who was holding it .
It was still sealed and stamped from the king's ring .
" what do you want Shane? You are coming to finish what you started again two days ago"
He laughs . " not at all , i'm here to just check on you "
He sits down , the envelope is settled above his lap .
" are you stealing now ?"
" oh No No Elizabeth, taking from a member of family is called borrowing not stealing , you should know the difference "
" Shane That envelope does not concern you-"
" and does it concern you Mr.Langlery? " he awaits for a response from Ambrose .
When he stays silent , Shane hums .
" that's what i thought "
" he is right , this was sent for me and me only , if he wanted you to read it he would have informed you , don't you get it Shane " Elizabeth sits up . Barely even able to keep her eyes open .
" And ? As your husband we cannot be keeping secrets " he goes to take her hand .
Just about as he touches her hand , she flenches and takes her hand away .
" i think you should leave , Now before i let Ambrose throwing you out "
" and you think that scares me "
" i don't remember you speaking a word to me when i left you bleeding on that floor that day " Ambrose looked at him , challenging him . Shane looked down thinking before making up his mind and standing up .
He deposed the envelope down making Ambrose sigh in relief.
" if you ever think for a second that you are a good husband , you are either lying to yourself or that you are that depressed to feel attention and good about yourself " Elizabeth adds just as Shane walks out .
He turns to look at her , for the first time in years she saw how calm and collected he was . For the first time he didn't want to pick a fight or say something to her threatening her .
When the door closes , Elizabeth lays down against the pillow , Ambrose sits on the bed across from her .
" i'm sorry they made you marry that jerk " He started laughing when he saw her faintly smile .
" Argh , you can't imagine " She held her head , feeling a headache of aftermath forming around .
" at least you will be able to divorce him " Ambrose told her , excited to hear a positive answer this time .
" i don't know how i can divorce him just like that , at some point i'm thinking of going back to london"
Ambrose upon hearing that , felt sad .
" but you Can't Elizabeth "
" what ? What do your mean ?" She asked
" here " , he handed her the envelope. Not taking another glance , she opened it to see her Step Father's hand writing .
"Dear Elizabeth Wayn ,
My darling , did you know where your name was inspired from ? It was a play your mother adored when she visited the city in her first time , when the stars aligned the two characters found each other , just like how i found your mother in that room within that crowd , as i watched her closely , it hit me , how love indeed can be from the very first look . To tell you Elizabeth, your mother and I been together for over 45 years , secretly we were . I wanted to elope with her but as i was the heir , i couldn't just leave with her , but i will no longer make that mistake . Elizabeth Arielstar Wayn , you are the next hierarchy of the crown , my first daughter , from my blood and flesh , you deserve it . As i leave you to fend on your own , i have left instructions with Ambrose Langlery , he will guide you to the proper path as i am already insured that i have left the crown to it's proper queen . I shall commit to it my queen and my lovely daughter . Thank you for living truthfully throughout your life and continue on making the best decisions , do not let anyone come unto your way .
Sincerely , Timothies Ariel wayn "
" are you saying , i'm his real daughter?"
Ambrose looked down to his feet and nodded.
" wh- does my mother know ?" She tried to come out from the bed
" she knows " Ambrose stopped her . "You still need the rest Elizabeth "
" how might i rest after reading this , this cannot be , this is hard to believe " Elizabeth tried to get out of the bed again but failed once Ambrose laid her down .
" i know how hard it is for you to understand this now but you have to believe it , you have to be strong to fight this , the fight for it's people "
" you know i can't do this , i wasn't raised to do this , i wasn't raised in this environment "
"You were raised in much more worst environment, i think you can handle this flawlessly" Ambrose Added .
" and plus that , you can really divorce Shane with your own term , i promise i'll make it happen "
She looked up at him , with her eyes sparkling at him , unable to say anything else , he kisses her forehead and leaves the room .