WORDS OF THE HEART
***Chapter 3***
BELVIDA
From the way King Oscar looked at me just now, I know he doesn't want me. And I'm sure it's because I'm not of the same social rank as his son. And I want to give up this relationship but the only thing that intrigues me is what Fernando and I feel for each other. I waited standing there when Fernando and his father went to have a chat until a well-dressed girl entered the palace. And if I remember correctly, it was the same person I saw today at the restaurant where I work. I had even forgotten that she gave me a business card to give to Mr. Gil. On second thought, I'll do it. But what is the connection between this girl and Fernando? Could she be related to him? I always stood when the queen asked the girl to sit down without even paying attention to me who was the first to come. All because we are not of the same social rank, right? Ah here comes the king.
He: guards!
He looks at me when the guards arrive and then he tells them to throw me out as if I were an object.
Guards: here we are majesty.
Him (fingering me): put this thing out of my sight.
Guards: at your orders your majesty.
They then came to me pulling me by the arm.
Me: leave me alone.
They don't even listen to me. They pulled me by force to the gate and pushed me violently towards the exit until I fell and hurt my elbow and knee.
A guard: And don't ever come back here again!
They closed the gate as I got up to dust myself off and then I walked to our home a few miles from the royal palace. I didn't even have a franc in my pocket and I was so thirsty. And when I meet someone to whom I ask for help, I hear every time the same version.
Stranger: sorry I don't have any change.
And it's the same versions over and over again. On the way, I preferred to go back to my parents because I couldn't stand it anymore and also because their house is closer to the palace than the apartment I share with Fernando. As soon as my parents saw me in this state, they were saddened, especially my mother.
Mom: oh my daughter what do you have?
Me: give me a drink please.
My mother rushed to the room and came out with a calabash filled with water that I drank in one gulp. My father is sitting in his bamboo armchair smoking his pipe as if he didn't even see me.
Him: Belvida!
Me: Yes daddy.
Him: come here!
I got on my knees in front of him when he called my mother to come and sit down too to hear what he has to say.
Dad: Good girl! The first time I saw you with this prince, it made me feel good and I would be very happy to see you being his wife. But I forbid you to see him again.
Me: but father why?
Him: because the king his majesty Oscar called me this morning and wants you to stop hanging around his son.
Mom: How can he say such a thing?
Him: like what?
Mama: so it's my daughter who runs after her son?
Him: In any case, your daughter must stop seeing this prince because he is already engaged to a princess.
Ah, that explains the presence of the other girl. So she is the princess because she had a crown on her head. Sniff sniff sniff... I started crying my eyes out when my mother took me in her arms to console me.
She: Don't cry my daughter. Be strong.
Dad: Strong for what? It's an order from the king, and I don't want to get into trouble with him.
Mom: It's normal because you don't know what a person feels when his heart is sad.
Him: oh well!
She: yes, have you forgotten the conditions under which you and I are united? Your family had to negotiate things and my parents had to choose you instead of someone else. But did you know how I used to feel?
Him: Well, in any case, I'm the one in charge here, and I've forbidden my daughter to continue seeing the prince, and that's all.
While my father and my mother were arguing I was crying more and more until I felt a strong desire to vomit. Then I broke free from my mother's arms and ran to the side in a crouching position when my mother approached me.
Her: Belvida, what's wrong?
Me: ....
Her: but .... Wait a minute... Don't tell me you....
I shake my head affirmatively when my mother puts both hands on her head with a dejected look.
Dad: What's wrong with her?
Mom: Hmmm George... Your daughter.
Him: What about my daughter?
Mom: Well, your daughter is pregnant.
Him: WHAT????
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FERNANDO
Me: speak to me???
The maid: yes your highness
Me: she knew me?
Father: It doesn't matter. Your fiancée is asking for you.
First I told the servant to leave and then I spoke to my father.
Me: she is not my bride because my bride is Belvida.
Him: my son does not do something that you will regret later.
Me: I will not regret anything.
Him: do not force me to curse you. I have already made this promise to king Amedeo since your birth.
Me: it engages only him and you.
He doesn't say anything more and goes away while I stay alone for a moment, resting my hand on my chin and thinking about what I will do to convince him and my mother. And if I get Belvida pregnant! I think they will finally leave us alone. Yes!! That's what I have to do. Then I went out to the hall, but Belvida was not there and I asked my mother where Belvida was, but I didn't get any satisfaction from her answer.
Me: where is Belvida?
Mother: she left.
Me: what did you do to her?
Father: nothing, son. She doesn't love you, otherwise if she loved you she would stay and wait for you.
Me: I know her better than you. She can never leave like that?
I was heading towards the exit to find her when my mother told me that the princess was waiting for me. Indeed, she was sitting there listening to us but as I had other worries, I didn't pay attention to her. So I stopped and turned my eyes towards her.
Me (surprised): So you are the famous Luna?
She (smiling): Yes, it's me.
Father: so my son how do you find her?
Me:...
Him: isn't she beautiful and pretty?
Me: no!
Father and Mother: how????
Me: You heard me right. I find her rather vulgar.
Now I would like to go and look for MY DAUGHTER. If you will excuse me.
I apologized and continued my way to the exit when the maids were sneaking in front of me throwing flower petals on the floor while the guards were following me. Hmmm I stopped for a moment then turned my gaze to the guards.
Me: Listen to me carefully. This is the last time I'm going to tell you this. The next time you follow me, I will gladly smash your spines one by one. Is that understood?
Them: yes your highness.
I then turn my gaze towards the petal doors.
Me: That goes for you too. Stay away from me!
I found myself on the courtyard when I met the looks of the princess' guards, the ones I faced this morning who bowed to greet me but I ignored them all because all I care about right now is Belvida. I got into my car when the guards opened the gate for me and then I went looking for her. Where was she supposed to be right now? I should have bought her a phone to avoid this problem.
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GILDAS
It surprises you, doesn't it? Well, it surprises me, but you should know that my presence here is not that important in this story. I hope you don't need my presentation anymore! It's the same Gildas that you knew. The planton, the cook or the son of Mr. BONOU it's me (follow the chronicle IT IS SO). But Belvida is. She was in my story only that her name was not mentioned. It is Belvida who is the waitress who often came to make the orders in the kitchen. But today she came down because it was her day off. I had gone out to see a friend whose name I prefer not to mention for the moment, when on my return I was told that a princess was passing by but that she had spoken with Belvida. I entered the kitchen to fall into a discussion as usual.
One: hihihihi really Thomas you are crazy.
Thomas: what did I do?
The first one: I would have learned that you have been given a woman for more than a month that you have not been able to knock up, is that true?
Thomas: yes but ....
Others: hahahaha!!!
Me: what's going on here?
Thomas: don't look at them Gil. They are worse than me but they are pouting.
Another one: Who told you that? If I'm the one who has been entrusted with this woman, one week is enough for me to knock her up.
The others: hahahaha
Me: hummm
The last one: Isn't it Gil?
Me: if you say so but what do I know? I'm done with all that.
All: eh!!! you Gil??? Finished???
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LUNA
But I dream! Really this prince does not lack nerve. How can he humiliate me like that? Is he playing with me or what? I get up in a rage and decide to leave when the king and his wife come up to me to console me.
The King: really my daughter, calm down.
The Queen: We will talk to him when he returns, please.
My eyes were flooded with tears and I couldn't say a word until I ran to my car followed by my guards and we left. In the car, I try to wipe the tears from the corners of my eyes. What an unscrupulous fool! I will get my revenge and it will be terrible. He doesn't waste any time waiting. How dare he? Does he want to insinuate that this mandi is better than me a princess? What a sacrilege! Finally my car enters the palace of my father to stop and I get out all furious. As soon as he sees me, he gets up immediately.
He: What do you have my daughter?
I narrated to him while sobbing all the humiliation that I had just lived earlier. He patted me on the back while tightening me against him and promising me that he will regulate personally this problem.
Him: Don't worry my daughter. I know what needs to be done. Just trust me.
He was telling me comforting words when the idiot Alexis shows up in front of us.
Alexis: My sister, are you back already?
Me: Hmmm what?
Him: I don't know why you are crying?
Me: Stay away from me with that ridiculous accent because it gives you bad luck.
Father: hihihihi ah well!
Me: Yes, if he had not spoken to me when I was going out, all this would not have happened.
Father: hihihihi my daughter, you make me laugh so much.
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SYLVAIN
I was walking through the palace to stand guard as I passed Princess Luna's dormitory when I noticed her door is slightly open. I first cast my gaze from side to side to check if no one is in sight. Then I put my eye at the end of this door opening when I see the princess naked. Wow she has quite a nakedness. But don't ask me for details because I want to handle this. I find her pretty but in her nudity she is more so. And the gentleman who is at the level of my lower abdomen does not say less. He is even standing at attention waiting for a favorable outcome. Then the princess Luna put on a thong then she went towards a mirror by contemplating herself before realizing that I was observing her and as soon as she takes herself towards the door, me I left on the tiptoe. And at nightfall, I went to bed without locking my door because Gloria the maid could arrive. But only that I don't know if she will come or not. I waited until the deep night but still nothing. Suddenly someone touched the wrist of the door. It must be Gloria I'm sure. I first waited for her to enter the room properly before getting up and then I turned on the light and was about to pounce on her but...
Me:what???
It was Princess Luna instead. Did Gloria send her or was she coming for what I think? But if so, I'll be happy to coax her until she gives up her body to me.
Her: You were about to attack me?
Me: no princess... Well then. I can never hurt you.
Her: And why weren't you sleeping?
Me: because I'm not sleepy yet.
She: perfect. It's men who are awake like you that I like.
She flattered me by caressing my chest that I exposed naked but I refrain from blushing otherwise I'll ruin everything because it could be a trap to check if it was me who was watching her when she got dressed.
Me: ah really thanks for the compliment princess.
Her: you're welcome my beautiful.
She started circling me while continuing to caress my chest to the point where I started to get goosebumps.
Her: What's your name again?
Me: It's Sylvain my princess.
She: that's nice!
Me: ....
She: well Sylvain I would like to entrust you a task.
Me: at your service my princess.
She: there are several guards in this palace but I have chosen you because you are able to do it and moreover you can keep a secret. And if you do it, I will give you everything you want without exception.
Me: What is it about my princess? Your wish is my command.
Her: you will...kill a person for me!
Me: murder!!!
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To be continued....