{ Khalid s Pov }
My jaw dropped in shock as I held my cheeks in astonishment .
" You should learn how to talk to people nicely not referring them as things " She said .
I glanced at the Queen mother who gulped nervously .
" Oh calm down daughter . . . . " Mother said as she forced a smile at her .
I was too gobsmacked to talk .
I quickly rushed off and all eyes were on me .
Wait . . . . Is she the bride ?
I rushed into my court with Sam following me with fastened steps .
I stormed into my room with anger boiling through me .
I slammed the door furiously and Sam walked in slowly .
" My Prince do you need anything ? Water ? Tonic water or soda water or maybe juice ? " Sam asked anxiously as I threw a dangerous glare at him .
" Get out Sam ! " I yelled at him as he quickly rushed off after bowing a little .
I tapped my feet on the ground in annoyance .
This is so unbelievable !
A lady slapped me hard on the cheek . . . .
Me ? A crowned Prince ?
I felt like grabbing her arm and pushing her out of the palace .
Sheve got guts like seriously . . . . .
No-one dares talk to me in such a manner talk more of raising a hand on me .
Worst still slapping me in the presence of the maids .
I tightened my fist in so much anger .
I heard a soft knock on my door .
" Who is there ? " I almost screamed .
The door throw open and my mother walked in holding slightly her royal gown .
I quickly backed her as she walked to me patting my shoulder .
" Calm down Khalid " Mom said as I freaked out .
" Really ? Calm down ? " I yelled angrily .
" Khalid . . . this is marriage and not any form of s*x without strings attached " Mother said as I shook my head .
" She slapped me mother . . . She did ! " I said as I breathed heavily .
" I know son and saw that but you shouldn t call a crowned princess a thing talk more a dirty thing " Mother said .
" But she just slapped a crowned Prince too and a prince who s going to be crowned king in the next few days . . . . Mother my coronation is in few days " I said as I paced around the room impatiently .
" But you talked to her rudely first " Mother said .
" You know what mother . . . . I will never marry that rude , , , arrogant jerk " I said with a finality tone .
Mom smiled broadly .
" My son I advice you to wipe off such thoughts from your heart cos you must surely marry Princess Carla " Mom grinned .
" You call that plantation worker a princess ? Is that how princesses dress ? " I snapped .
" Her dressing shouldnt bother you , , , whats important is that she is your betrothed " Mother said as I scoffed .
" Betrothed indeed ! I wont marry that arrogant lady , , , , , shes got guts " I said with anger .
" You have to freshen up my son . . . You don t know her well enough yet so you shouldnt conclude " Mother said as I rolled my eyes .
" What s there to see again ? Havent I seen enough for just a day " I said as mother patted my hair .
" Don t be late for dinner son . . . . You will soon grow to love her with time " She said as she walked out of my room .
" Grow to love her indeed ! Is there any word like love ? " I said as I quickly picked up a can of gin on my table .
I quickly opened the gin and drank it all .
I touched my cheek again . . . . .
It was reddish already and hot as well .
A woman slapped me !
Incredible . . .
I will surely deal with that arrogant lady .
She has no fear . . .
Am her husband to be and a king she neglected all of that and slapped me .
So much arrogance . . .
My cell phone rang aloud .
I looked at the screen and sighed loudly .
One of those sluts are calling me !
Just look the way her fellow women die for me to just hug them talk more of marrying them and here she is slapping me .
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{ Princess Carla s Pov }
I landed a brain resetting slap on his cheek .
His spotless cheek turned red immediately .
I stood in front of him with my hands in akimbo .
He just called my maid and I things . . . .
He must have bartered his manners with arrogance .
Wait . . . Am I marrying this man ?
He stared at me with disdain before walking out as the maids shivered in fear .
Who cares ? ?
" My Queen ! Am sorry to say this but he s too arrogant " I blurted out .
The Queen smiled at me before patting my very long soft hair .
" He s not my daughter . . . . You guys are yet to know each other real well . . . He must be in a bad mood " She said as I rolled my eyes .
" Riella ! Riella ! ! " The queen called as she quickly rushed to the queen and knelt in front of her .
" My queen ! Am right here " She said .
" Please show Princess Carla her room " She said as the maid nodded .
" OK my queen " She said as she stood up .
" Follow me my princess " She said as I nodded .
I followed her as we walked into the courts .
To be honest this mansion is way too bigger than my father s .
Filled with so much maids and guards .
Really nice but that doesn t change the fact that I don t like this place and I don t also like that prince .
Am definitely going to find a way to escape .
I know it s gonna be a little bit tough cos of the too many securities around .
But that wont make me change my mind .
I have to leave this place already . . . .
" Beautiful home but hell for me " I thought inwardly .
" My Princess we are here " Riella as called by the queen mother said as she swing the door open .
" Wow . . . " Was all I could say .
I walked into the magnificent room and smiles escaped my lips .
The room was so big and decorated with ribbons .
" Pink..... !! " I shrieked in excitement as I noticed the paint used in the room .
" You like pink my princess ? " She asked as I nodded my head in agreement .
" Oh.... I love pink so much" I said with smiles.
Honestly,,, I couldnt hide my excitement on seeing the pink room.
My eyes caught with the roses in a vase beside my bed.
"Roses? Red roses those are my favorite flower" I said as I touched the flowers and smelled them as I drew it closer to my nose.
"And my princess you are so beautiful" She said as I blushed.
My cheeks became pink immediately.
"Really?" I chuckled.
Aww.... This Riella is so much like my assistant Glenda.
Shes fun to be with.....
"Yes my princess... Your hair too is so long" She said as I smiled.
"Yeah.... I got that from my late mother,,,, my father told me that her hair was so long that it passed her buttocks" I said as she marveled.
"Wow... So shiny" she chuckled.
"Thanks!" I said
"My princess.... Ill go get your royal attire ready" She said as I nodded.
She walked out of the room as I exhaled heavily.
I looked at the roses again.
Im sure it was my father who told them my favorite color and flower .
I walked around the room . . . .
TBC . . . . . .