Xander was watching Ian move down the river slowly and the sight of him was causing his blood to boil like hot fire.
He turned his back and started to walk towards the palace in full speed, without looking sideways.
The passers-by at the palace stopped to stare at him and they could swear that there was big trouble.
Xander walked towards his father chamber and he immediately slammed the door open.
His dad was receiving medical treatment from his personal physician.
" Father!" He thundered while walking in and the physician jumped to her feet and stepped back away from them.
The king sat up and saw the invisible flames running out of Xander's ears.
" What's your headache?" The king asked calmly.
" You have a lot of explanation to do!" He said, palming the table in front of him.
" What kind of explanation?" He asked and Xander stared at him like he could suck out his entire soul.
" Who's... the...real crowned prince?!" He asked and the king raised his brows in a relaxed way.
" Why would you ask that when infact you are addressing yourself" He said.
Xander let out a long, long hot sigh. He began reasoning that instead of asking the king about Ian and how the mark came about...
" I'll just end him, Yes, i don't care if he's the crown prince or how the mark came about. No one must carry the royal crowned princely hood blood except me." He thought to himself and began to walk out of there quickly.
The king shook his head after he watched him leave.
" I don't know if he's running from a mental breakdown. Maybe you should check him out and see what's wrong" The king told his physician.
" Oh No, Your highness. I'd prefer to treat you instead, Going towards Prince Xander is like walking to my death" She chuckled sarcastically.
***
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Hani knocked on the large, tall door of Aurora's bedroom.
" Can I come in?" She asked but received no response.
Soon, she picked up her cosmetics box and started to leave there.
The door opened and Aurora was standing by the door, looking out.
" Hey bitch!, come in!" She scoffed.
Hani sighed as she carried the box with both hands, walking in to her room nervously.
This was her first time walking into the Aurora's room and her heart was pounding really fast than normal.
Aurora took her seat on her bed, staring at her with envy. She could swear silently that Hani was truly pretty with good shape, it primed through her dress.
" So you're the one to do my nails today, huh?" She asked.
" Yes, Princess" Hani bowed.
" It's forbidden for you to reply when I talk, Just nod" She spat and hani gave a little nod.
" Nod responsibly!" She scoffed.
" I didn't learn that in school" She pouted.
" Bring your face closer" She said and hani lowered her face. She instantly grabbed her ears and hani began wincing.
" Don't disrespect me or you'll cry before you leave my room"
" Okay, Ouch, Okay!" She winced.
" Don't respond!" She spat and hani gave a big nod. She left hold of her ears and spread out her foot.
" Make it snappy" She said and hani squatted bringing out her nail cutter.
She began to do her work quickly, shaking in the process and luckily, Aurora didn't disrupt her all through the process.
When she was done, she stood up.
" I'm done" She said, cleaning the invisible sweat on her forehead.
Aurora stood up and folded her arms on her chest.
" Hani, I know you like Ian, and you're doing everything to get close to him. Just be fortunate enough that I do not catch you both together. And just know this, I'm gonna bully you and make you suffer till I get approval to marry Ian. Yes, It's going to be a shame on your little_ ugly_ face" She spat, using her index finger to bodge her forehead.
Hani lowered her chin as she said this words. She tried as much as possible not to let out a single tears but they had gathered on her eye lids, waiting for her to blink.
" Anyways, You can get the f*ck out" She said, taking her seat.
Hani bowed and without raising her head, she picked up her box and started to leave. Aurora suddenly set out her foot and hani staggered on it.
She fell and the cosmetics box broke under her. Aurora smiled afterwards.
" See the King for explanation" She scoffed and hani leaned on her feet, shading hot tears as she ran away.
***
☆CORRIDOR☆
Salome stood by the corridor and waited for Xander to finally come out and notice her.
She was wondering if he had suddenly forgotten her after the night they shared a bond.
She adjusted her hair and adjusted her dress properly before hiding her hands behind her back.
Xander stepped down the stairs and began to walk the corridor.
He passed by her like a breeze without sparing her a single glance.
" Prince Xander!" She called and he stopped, turning to face her.
" What is it?" Said his harsh voice.
She walked forward excitedly and gave a blooming smile.
" It's me salome. The girl from the other night. You were drunk and I helped you get to your room, Remember?"
" I don't recognise people. Even if we're related." He scoffed and started to move forward.
" But I want to tell you something" She said
" I don't waste my time on garbage." He spat and continued to walk away.
Salome gritted her teeth as her face grew red.
" It's all hani's fault now. If she didn't have to come into the picture, all this wouldn't have happened. I swear, she'll pay for this!, for ruining my future. I know how to end her stay here, perhaps end her stay in existence" She spat and started to go towards the kitchen