“Your idea is good. I will do that right away,” Allen consented, and set out to give Sir Theophilus Gilmore a call. Likewise, Carson drafted a captivating appreciation message to his fans and partners, and posted it on his social media page, and tagged his partners. Nevertheless, Alfred had created a new media page with his initials, AW, and he had the banner of the event as his profile picture. He also appreciated the fans, and requested that they should mark themselves safe.
Subsequently, their pages became busy with responses from their fans, especially those who attended that day's show. To their delight, the commendations were encouraging.
“What a concerned host.”
“I'm safe. Thank you for your concern.”
“I'm seeing this for the first time. No entertainer follows up on his guests. We are grateful for your concern. All the same, I am safe.”
The King's from the other Kingdoms, marked themselves safe too.
“Oh! What a brilliant youth. He has won my love completely.”
They read the endless, but encouraging comments, and relished them while waiting for the doctor's report. Afterward, they posted the regretful incident, and the plate number of the Hilux Van, and ended the post with, “We have moved them to the hospital, and they are currently receiving treatment. Meanwhile, if you are related to them, kindly contact the organizers.”
Now, the effect of the later post received more accolades than the first. The netizens had more respect for them, and fell in love with them more than before.
Meanwhile, after the police arrived at the accident scene, they appreciated Allen and his team, before they towed the damaged car to their station. Likewise, they searched the car for any useful information that could aid in tracing their relations. To their astonishment, they found unlicensed guns, knives, and other sharp objects. They also saw different plate numbers, and could not ascertain which was the original one.
In the King's Chamber
The King could draw an obvious conclusion from what he had seen so far, and accepted defeat. He looked at Mirabel, who he considered a poor orphan that his wife rescued, and was filled with passion for her. To make things easier for her, he spoke, “Mirabel, like your grandmother said, you did not commit any offense, but in love. I will give you time to think about it. Good night, my dear.”
Mirabel looked up, and saw the smile of victory on her grandmother's face, and looked away instantly. She looked at the King too, and saw the same look. Then, she greeted shyly, “Good night, grandma. Good night, grandpa,” and tried to walk away quickly, but the King stopped her. “You are forgetting something, daughter,” he stated. She stopped suddenly, and walked to her grandmother, and gave her a tight hug.
“I love you, grandma,” she declared with an emotional voice.
“I love you too, my sweet girl. Cheer up, everything will be all right,” she assured, and cleaned her face. She nodded in the affirmative, and walked to the king, and gave him a hug too, and he tapped her back, and cheered her up, “I am proud of you, my daughter. We will always be there for you.”
“Thank you, my father. Thank you grandma,” she appreciated and walked out of the parlor, and hastily headed to her room. Then, she sat heavily on the cushion, rested her head on the headrest. After a few minutes, she ran her hand on her head, and breathed in and out. Likewise, she picked up her phone, and read through Alfred's message. (Sweetie, I wish to let you know how much I care about you. I hope your drive home was safe. Love from your heartbeat, Alfred).
She smiled dryly, and ignored his message. Subsequently, she logged on to Mira Love Garden's official social media page. She read the appreciation message, and was delighted.
“Wow! They are really different from others,” she remarked with delight. Nevertheless, the smile on her face disappeared forthwith when she read the regretful message, and was disoriented. The moment she read 'accident', she lost comprehension. At that moment, she could not think of anything else apart from that Alfred was the victim, and she gave him a call in trepidation.
At the Hotel.
After they got the report from the doctor that the patients were stable, they left the hospital, pleased and fulfilled because they could face the society with a clear conscience. Afterward, the team took Alfred back to his hotel.
“Thank you, for the ride,” he appreciated the team, after he got out of the car.
“Think nothing about it. You are a wonderful person. Good night,” Carson responded.
“Good night, all,” he responded, and waited for the team to leave. Thereafter, he walked to his room. To his surprise, before he could sit down, he got a call from Mirabel, and he looked at the time. Presently, it was a few minutes to 2 AM.
“Is she still awake?” He murmured before he picked the call, and greeted, “Hello Mira, how are you?”
“Alfred, talk to me. I hope you were not severely injured,” she asked with fear and trepidation. Now, Alfred could not comprehend her question, but could decipher the fear in her tone. Then, he asked, “What are you talking about, Mira? Are you all right?”
“Where are you? Carson posted that you were involved in an accident. Are you all right?”
Presently, Alfred could get the reason for her fear, and sat down. Then, he took a few deep breaths to calm himself down, before he calmed her down, “Mira, calm down. I understand how you feel, but I wasn't the victim. I believe that you mixed things up.”
He could hear her take a deep breath too. Then, he encouraged further, “I am sorry that you were upset. Don't panic. I am safe.”
“I got you. Good night.”
“It is all right. I hope you can take care of yourself?” Alfred inquired with concern. Now, she had found her bearings. She recalled that Alfred meant nothing to her, but a client, who was dissatisfied with her services, and she tried to put him through. Consequently, she dismissed him, “I got it. Good night.”
“Okay, dear, slee …”
Before he could complete his sentence, she cut abruptly. He looked at his phone and let out a dominance smile.
“She is truly in love,” he reassured himself.
In the King's Chamber
After Mirabel walked away, the Queen laughed sarcastically, and the King laughed too. “She is truly in love with the young man,” the King pointed out.
“I'm glad that you have discovered. I perceived that right from when they were on the stage.”
“Really? How do you know?” The King asked. Now, the Queen had taken a step, and walked towards the bedroom while the king followed. Then, she sat on the bed and the King sat beside her.
“I knew that she was in love because ordinarily, she would not allow him to touch her, talk more of kissing her.”
“I see. She must be choosy about men.”
“You are right. Especially after numerous disappointments from her dates.”
Now, the King was worried, and cross with himself for being far away from her. Then, he inquired further, “Numerous disappointments? Why? Who would want to disappoint such a lovely girl?”
At that moment, she got into the bed, and laid down, and the King, who was curious, reminded her, “You haven't changed into your pajamas.”
“Oh!” She exclaimed, and got up at. She walked to the wardrobe, and changed before she joined him on the bed. Then, the King repeated his question, and she responded, “It was a terrible experience. When the humiliation became unbearable, she resolved to remain single.”
“I see. If I may ask, what are their reasons for disappointing her? Does she have a repulsive character that repels her suitors?” The King, who was curious to know, inquired. Presently, the truth about her rejection, weighed so much on her, and she looked away. Likewise, he felt that he had postponed that discussion for so long, and resolved to get to the crux of the story concerning Mirabel. Howbeit, she was hesitant, but the King pulled her face, and persuaded, “Look at me, my Queen. The pillar of my Kingdom, and the Grace of our land. Tell me all I need to know about Mirabel, and why her suitors humiliated her.”
In the Hotel
After the call with Mirabel, Alfred smiled at his accomplishment. He called the room service, and requested for tea, and got to the bathroom to freshen up. Before, the room service arrived with the tea, he was out of the bathroom.
“Thank you, so much,” he appreciated the waiter after he collected the tea, and returned to the room. He sat on the couch, and sipped his tea. Then, his mind wandered around over many things, especially the engagement. He smiled, and commended, “Carson must be a genius to come up with such an idea.” Nevertheless, he was annoyed when he recalled the seductive look on the face of the girls, especially Diane when she greeted him.
“Desperate girls. They're only interested in me because of what they could get, especially the pretentious Hazel, who was eager to have a special child with me.” Instantly, he recalled the reason he left his country.