Chapter 3 PRINCESS VYNESSA

EVENING, RADIANT PALACE*

Prince Alexandra paced back and forth in front of the King's chamber, his body language radiating impatience. He had been trying to meet with the King for a while, but the King was busy receiving guests. Alex's frustration grew with each passing moment.

He wanted straight answers to his questions,just why the hell would the king want him to get married? Why him and not his brothers? He's just twenty two of heaven sake,He's not ready for marriage,not even in ten years time.

One of the guards approached him respectfully after some minutes

"Your Highness, please be patient. The King will summon you as soon as he is done with his meetings. He will send word to your quarters,I will come over to deliver his message" he said with a bow.

Alexander let out a deep sigh and nodded a little then he started walking away, his footsteps echoing down the hallway. As he turned a corner, he encountered a maid who immediately stopped in front of him and bowed.

"Your highness, Queen Ophelia requests your presence" she said in a low voice.

Alex's expression changed from frustration and rolled his eyes,he ignored the maid and turned toward the direction of his mother's quarter.

Getting there,the bodyguards instantly bowed for him and he entered through the entrance door.

Queen Ophelia was sitting on a couch and Elara was right beside her,they both looked up when Alex entered.

"Son...."

"Mom what exactly is going on? Please don't tell me father did not inform you before announcing that shit on live show" Alex snapped.

"Alex!" Queen Ophelia yelled at him.

"I'm not getting married mom,I've been trying to see him myself and inform him but his guests kept coming and coming and he won't let me in" ,Alex rolled his eyes.

"Why me? Why not Tristan and Thaddeus? They are four years older than me and would be taking over the throne,so what's my business in all these? What?!" He shouted.

"You know how your father is like,once he makes a decision,he wouldn't reverse it back...."

"So what good is he doing me by getting me married while still in school?! This is bull shit!" Alex shouted.

"Come on Alex,calm down" Samara said.

"MOM! You don't even know anything because this doesn't concern you okay?" Alex snapped and she sighed.

"But mom,why would father want him to get married?" Elara asked.

"If not for his waywardness then what else? I've warned you countless times but you wouldn't listen Alex,so don't blame anyone for this...."

"Oh I see,you're trying to say this marriage is like a punishment to me?Alex asked.

"Obviously" Elara scoffed.

"He's making a mistake" Alex mumbled and stormed out of the room.

He got to his own quarter and want straight into his bedroom,he was on my trying hard to control himself from breaking things at this point.

His blood was boiling so much,just then his phone started ringing on the bed,he sighed and picked the phone to see Vynessa on the line,he answered.

Vynessa is a princess from another kingdom,aside that they are childhood friends,it's even a surprise that the two families never for once talked about marriage between them.

Vynessa: What the fuck is this news I just heard? You're getting married?!

Alex: Not when I've not agreed.

Vynessa: So you think you have a say in this at all?

Alex: I don't fucking care,all I know is that I'm not getting married.

Vynessa: We both know the king won't change his decision,and that's why I'm getting the application for tomorrow.

Alex; What are you talking about? What form?

Vynessa: To be your fiancee of course,you want to marry a total stranger then?

Alex sighed and run his fingers through his soft hair.

Vynessa: I'm doing this for you okay? I need to win this so we can finally be together.

Alex: I would prefer that to a total stranger.

Vynessa smiled.

They kept on talking and finally she was able to make Alex laugh again.

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PRINCE THADDEUS'S QUARTER*

"Actually,I'm still wondering,why would father want to get Alex a fiancee?" Tristan asked Thaddeus who was busy with his phone on the bed.

"What else? To stop his playboy lifestyle of course" Tristan replied.

"Are you sure that's the reason? I don't feel good about this at all" Thaddeus mumbled.

"What other reason might be there? We both know how stupid that kid is,He's probably doing this to tie him down at least" Tristan said.

"Yeah,you're right. But why not us at least? I mean we are older...."

"Oh please,I'm not ready for that shit called marriage and you know that" Tristan immediately snapped and Thaddeus laughed.

"What are you scared of exactly?" He asked.

"Everything" Tristan scoffed.

"Let's forget about him,how's the company doing on your side these days?" Thaddeus asked.

"Great,how about you?"

"I have an important meeting tomorrow,and I'm quite nervous,that contract is fucking expensive" Thaddeus said

"Do you want my help?" Tristan asked.

"You can just come with me,my confidence would be greater with you around" Thaddeus said and Tristan nodded