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Chapter 22 - CHAPTER 21: THE PENDANT

"Oh Lady May, I'm sorry… I should've not asked you that question, maybe you still would be awake… I can't help but to think this is my fault." Nicollette hushfully spoke to the resting Princess. "Someday I wish to be like you… you know? Rich, has a loving boyfriend, royal. Either way, I'm really glad I met you."

"I'm glad I met you as well." Lady May responds as she opens her eyes and awakes from her dusk full rest. "Come here." Lady May practically embraces Nicollette reassuring her friend that everything would end in greatness. "I assure you, Nicollette, you're the strongest and most persevered woman I've ever met. Any boy would be blissful to have a Lady like you."

"These past years, I honestly feel myself falling deeper and deeper," Nicollette said. "I keep acting reckless… I know one day I won't be able to contain anymore."

"Oh, has someone met her knight in shining armor?" Lady May says, as a smirk begins to blossom. "Trust me Nicollette, I know it when people have certain Infatuations… I've been there too." Lady May became pushy, insisting Nicollette tell who this man really is. Eventually, Nicollette held Lady May's hand and started to open up. Entrusting her to keep the secret only amongst the both of them.

"I've been consulting myself these past months. I thought I had really lost Caleb years ago, but it seems hope was not dead. My heart still yearns for him… I guess I never stopped loving him, I just hope one day I can tell Caleb." Nicollette said feeling heavy emotions beginning to develop.

"Your beautiful Nicollette, I'm sure Caleb has a spot reserved for you in his heart. Once all of this is behind our back, Let's head on a double date…" Lady May modestly said. The two ventured in great company, grateful for the moments of comfort each sought.

After a much needed talk to, Nicollette began pondering around the lavosh artifacts and gems around the room. "Lady May, I can't help but notice much priceless jewelry in your possession." Nicollette said amused by all the famous artifacts and wealth the Princess had. Upon scanning more priceless artifacts Nicollette's eyes were caught by a certain piece.

"This pendant looks familiar." She said inspecting the necklace, doing her best to recuperate the structure of the pendant. "Lady May, mind me for asking , but where did you get this Pendant?"

"Oh, that's not mine, actually it's from Prince Quentin. And it was a necklace I returned to him a few years back." Lady May said. "Why exactly do you wish to know?"

A sunder of memories and flashbacks suddenly floods Nicollette's body. "This… is… Prince Quentin's possession?!" Lady May practically stutters.

"Yes it is… Is there a problem Nicollette?" Lady May says confused on Nicollette's sudden outburst.

"Joshua… Joshua! He's alive… He's the Prince!" Nicollette joyfully shouts. Grasping Lady May Nicollette said "He is not Prince Quentin… He is Joshua, Caleb's long lost unknown brother!" Tears of joy begin to flood as Nicollette's emotion overcomes her.

"Wait, I'm confused…" Lady May strutters. "I know it's lots to take but we need to tell Caleb now." Nicollette says excited to tell the great news.

Suddenly Beverly enters practically barging in the room. "Caleb has been Kidnapped." Beverly announces panting. "The group wants to meet up in the room of Ms. Nicollette.