Chapter 256 - Two Hundred And Fifty-six: The Prince Kai (1/2)
Emily's point of view
We wheeled our luggage to the expressway, waiting by the sidewalk for our transport or so we thought because almost immediately, a breathtaking limousine came to a halt in front of us.
”Whoah!” Cecil and I exclaimed at the same time, jaw-dropped.
”I wanna be royalty,” Cecil fawned over the car even though she had enough money to get herself one.
”You wish for a lot of things,” I laughed at her just as the chauffeur stepped out and opened the door for us to get in.
”Yeah,” She sighed, ”Like I wish Pedro was here wIth me. You know, he complains that I don't spend enough time with him and yet, when the opportunity finally comes, he chooses to spend it with Anabelle - ouch, my poor heart,” she complained.
”Let the young people be, it's his time so it's not a crime he chose to have fun with people his age than the old you. I'll just take advantage of the little time I have with Akim before he finally grows up and decides that girls and his phone are a better company, ” I said.
”I would never leave you, mom, ” Akim said to me with hearty eyes.
”Ooh, so sweet,” I placed my hand on my chest, ”But I know better than to trust a man's words,”
Cecil burst into laughter before she thought of something, ”You know I really thought Pedro was going to end up with Isabella. I mean they were oozing with chemistry,”
”Isabelle?” I gave her the look, ” Are you pulling my leg or something? That girl is incapable of loving - gene borrowed from her father. Besides, that was when they were kids, bug my brother to update you on her status and you'd keep your son away from her by all means,” was my advice.
I know Isabella's my good niece but Cecil's my friend and Pedro, a son to me, I'm not going to watch him fall into the fire with his eyes opened.
”Alright, advice taken, ” Cecil accepted with good faith.
”By the way,” I asked, leaning back against the seat I had lower back a bit, ”How did you arrange all these? If I could remember, even with our connection, royalty is not easy to win over,”
”Point of correction,” She adjusted, ”I haven't won them over yet, that would be your responsibility at the ball tonight - I've tried enough. Also, it wasn't that difficult if you have people in positions of power,”
Seriously, I couldn't understand Royalty at all. Why organize a week-long birthday party instead of fixing it on D-day instead. Just wasting time, space, and resources.
Well, I was not complaining since the expenses were not coming from my purse. If anything, it benefited me. I'd be the one socializing, having a great time of my life, and making more connections with rich, influential people. Who knows who I would make an acquaintance with?
I couldn't tell if Ahmed got my message or not. Because if he did? He wasn't showing it. How did our marriage come to these? I knew the only thing holding Ahmed from divorcing me was the presidential election. Once it was over - whether he won or not - I better be set to go.
”We're here!” Cecil squealed as soon as we came to a stop. She was even more excited than Akim who took in everything with a solitary look - until he stepped out.
”What the…” my breath was taken away by the sight of this great mansion. Who was the architect in charge of this place? The castle was a mix of Medieval and Renaissance style with a hint of modern touch.
The staggering 135,280 square feet was a fortified building with a moat and a drawbridge featuring a thousand plus rooms of which there were about two hundred bathrooms. The views from this mansion are unparalleled as one can enjoy the view of the deep and wide moat from the high walls.
Not to talk of the vaulted ceilings, crystal chandeliers, grand foyer, and the hallway that seem to run on forever- I was going to get lost in here.
We were assigned to a single room which was my choice. We were already staying for free - thanks to their extended courtesy, their prince seems to be a huge fan of our designs - so I wouldn't want to make things more difficult. Besides, we weren't the only guests staying over - lots of them actually - so I just made sure to use fewer rooms.
However, the room assigned to us was a one in a million; with large windows, modern amenities, and a comfortable bed, ensuite bathroom - what more could a woman ask for?
After that, we spent the rest of the day getting a tour of the castle by the head butler and I couldn't help but notice something.
”Excuse me, sir,”
”What is it, lady Emily?”
”I haven't seen the prince's picture throughout our tour? Is anything the matter because you have shown us of his mother, father, grandparents, great grandparents, great-great ....”
Yeah, the lesson was info-packed.