Waking up to the sound of birds churning just outside the window where The bright light of the sun hits inches beside where she lay .
adjusting to the space around , the room doesn't look that unfamiliar to her.
a chair in front of her creeks as someone stands up , their steps making a noise as they walk up to her .
" Eli ? How are you " the familiar voice of Ambrose travels round as he puts a hand on her forehead , checking for fever .
A peeping voice struggles to make way through her ringing ear as the machine next to her paces her hear rate .
" what happened!" She looks around slowly panicking when she finally realizes that she is in a hospital room . The Same one she works in .
"nothing Elizabeth , you lost conscious that day " Ambrose responds gently fixing her pillows behind her back . She stops him by grabbing his arm .
"what do you mean ? How long have i been here for " she gives him a stern look .
he looked away instead .
" two days Elizabeth ! " he finally said . Sitting on the bedside .
" two days!! But h-how!"
" they said you were tired , but I called the militant doctor and he'll here soon " .
" but why ! The doctors here should know "
"they should but failed , so I called a more trusted source to tell me the reason why you passed out for two straight days " his voice picks up , sounding angry and disappointed .
" I'm sorry but I also brought you to the military Private room because I didn't trust Mr.Harris "
" why ?"
" he is. Good friend to Shane , your Ex-husband " he rolls his eyes .
"and i simply just don't trust him "
She laughs . " where is he tho "
"in the hospital ! where he should be "
she laughs , sending an electrifying wave toward Ambrose who laughs with her .
He stands up and looks down at her . " i'm happy you are alive now and in a good condition " he smiles and lowers down gently .
For a moment she holds her breath , thinking that he would finally kiss her . Bu instead he turn up and kisses he forehead instead .
the door open and A friendly familiar looking face draws in . Ambrose moves up and leaves .
" good god you woke up , otherwise a war would have broken loose " Dr Ramsey jokes , checking his daily questions and writing on his chart board before settling down next to her .
" as much as you are a good doctor Elizabeth , you still need to rest up good "
" thanks Hank , I'll make sure that I'm well rested and freshened up "
" by the way , how's Father ? Is he alright . It's been three days right? " she asks worriedly
" he is … well for now he is just fine " Dr.Ramsey says before smiling .
" but just focus on yourself " he adds before walking out .
after awhile , Ambrose walks in again . He settle down in the set opposite of her's , and lean forward .
" So Elizabeth " he called , his voice sounding more serious than before .
she narrowed her brows in response . "Yes!"
" did you read the envelope your father left for you ? " he asks , fiddling in. Stressful manner with his fingers .
" No i didn't have time " she said .
" i think now would be the perfect opportunity for you to read " he told her . His eyes dark and hooded . A stern look pins her down
She looks at him worriedly . " that night in his study he told me to come to you if i had questions . Why is that ? "
"I think once you read the letter he left for you , everything would come clearer ! "
" is it important?" She asks .
" very very important …. For you "
She maintained a Challenging eyes contact with him , thinking that he was just helping her cope with some news she doesn't know off .
but after remembering her step father , the king's health detonating and how keen he was on her the other night . Maybe she should read the note .
"I left it in the second wardrobe on my desk at the hospital Ambrose !"
Ambrose stand up and leave the room for a second édite returning again .
he looked like a man on a mission .And it means one thing .
he is on it .
Ambrose receives a call and dismisses himself with the phone glued to his ears . His face already going pale from whatever news he must've gotten .
after a moment , the door opens and closes with a loud bang .
" Hello darling ! Feeling alright now " the man standing in front of her was the unexpected guest . Shane August .
as things wouldn't get worse , Ambrose walks in just in time to see the unknown stranger who walked in .
his biceps flexing and hands clenching and unclenching with a promise behind them .
to his surprise , Ambrose found the yellow envelope , to his vail , the person who was holding it was the husband .
It was still sealed and stamped with the king's ring which only meant that no one opened it yet .
" what are you thinking of Shane !" She says , worried that this man have come here with a plan .
a chill smug platter on his face before bringing the envelope to his face
"Nothing Eli , just here to see the stuff your Father left for you before his passing !" He moves the envelope and drops it on her lap .
A realization hits her . "He … he passed !"
shocked and in disbelief , she tries to step out but Ambrose jumps to her just in time to firmly keep her in place .
" just stay here "
she struggles but with not avail , she drops in a weak stance .
" you ,out! " Ambrose points at the door with a Stern look, directing His opponent to exit .
but Shane was no Weak man . He liked challenges .
"last time I remember Mr.langlery ! I'm the husband not you " he smirks at him
" and last time I checked , you are in the divorce slate , which means that you aren't allowed within six feet of her . For Someone who works in a law firm , you do lack at it Mr.August " Ambrose steps closer .
"why is the Envelope with you ? It doesn't concern you" Elizabeth small voice breaks them both up . Ambrose pulls off and relaxes his hand that was clenched and ready to send a blow .
instead he puts it on Eli's shoulder .
" and why is Ambrose here sending his men to look for it ? Doe it concern him " Shane tries to get closer but gets blocked by Ambrose . He pulls back and it's on the chair .
" yes it does " Ambrose says , crossing his hands against his chest .
Shane just rolls his eyes and stares at Eli , waiting for her response instead .
"she can tell me herself-"
"it concerns him Shane , because Ambrose is te person my father wants me to be with now "
this new founded news leave Shan in shocking daze . He laughs in in disbelief.
" if this is not convincing enough for you , you may leave before i get Ambrose to make you leave "
He stand up .
" and you think that scares me "
"I don't remember you objecting to me when I left your bloody ass on the floor that night " Ambrose hovers over him leaving him looking like a small lamb next to him .
"Now leave before I make you " Ambrose Speaks letting him know that he will resolve to violence if he doesn't , and after a moment of trying to challenge him more , he leaves .
once the door closes , Elizabeth drops to her pillow , sighting in relief
" I'm sorry " She heard Ambrose apologise in his usual calm voice . Se looks at him and give him a lipped smile , letting him know that she understand .
Elizabeth finally can feel the weight of the envelope on her lap . Taking it and stripping it open to see the content .
at first she felt very weird that she was about to read the last possible thing from her step father . she couldn't even mourn for him .
"I'll leave you to it , I'll be outside if you need anything , call for me okay?"
she nods and as if it's his cue , he stand up and leaves making sure to close the door after him .
after feeling the empty space around her , she takes the letter out and reads
Dear My Elizabeth
to my darling inspiring daughter , Elizabeth . For over 45 years of my life along side your mother , we never thought that we would someday be able to give birth to someone as special and amazing as you are my love , perhaps you took after your mother with your ambition and Withs and intelligence , and maybe you took Patience and competition or even kindness from me , but on thing I'm sure off right now is that I would have never chosen a Better queen to serve the people other than you .
your mother and I crossed paths when we were still young , as during that time we acted recklessly that it spawned attention to my parents . As the next king , my Parents Took her away from me when she was pregnant with you , only then, neither of us knew .
A tear drops on the paper waking you up from the imaginative state as you wipe your tears away and continue to read .
over the years , I took care of your mother's needs in secrecy although I married Sophia . It was never love but more off convenience , and her parents were indeed influential . After I was coronated to king , I divorced her and looked for your mother but she was already gone .
i didn't rest and only looked for you both , but Sophia came to me on day and told me that she was pregnant and so I ha to remarry her . I was sure that the baby wasn't mine even before birth , but I dared to say nothing .
so you see , when I finally found your mother , without any doubt , I married her instantly because she was and will remain the only woman I love , and to find out I had a daughter was ecstatic , and not only was she you , you looked exactly like me . I knew I found the princess the moment I laid eyes on you . Elizabeth , I know this might be quite challenging to you , but I've learnt that no challenges are hard on you . You have proved your resistance and resilience and the people love you , and I would not find anyone better than you .
your Mother has all the evidence you need if anyone comes your way , and I let instructions with Ambrose . That boy loves and cherish you and I believe that you must feel the same way. So I untrusted him with my secret and hope you do with yours .
my time had come before I was able to know you my Dearest Elizabeth , but I'll watch over you and wish for your success
my dearest , Papa"
a tear drop smudges the last paragraph as it was all written in essence brush lettering . Something still available with royalties , and now you are one of them .
you still feel unbelievable that he was gone ,and sad that you didn't know he was your real father all along .
you touch the Initials in the button and remember the letters your mother used to receive before we had to move and they suddenly stopped .
they were always signed with dearest , Papa , and you always wondered if your dad was alive or deceased .
and Ambrose , how ! And Why !
the door opens and Ambrose walks in , as if he knew you have finished reading it by now .
he notices your tears and his fingers finds yours for comfort . His and firm and cold , but surprisingly soft .
" You have something now to be stronger for " he comments , looking down at the letter as if he knows what's written on it already .
" don't worry , I'll be with you along the way from now on