Royal Billionaire Affair

Nina's POV

I lazily got off my bed, one look at the mirror,my red full long hair was just as bad.I splashed some water on my face to feel refreshing and bitterly wished I could wash my brains free from the alcohol,I don't drink much but could not just help it yesterday night.

Yesterday was supposed to be the best day of my life, I was finally graduating from Grenada Fashion Institute an extension of the Royal University of Manaco but things didn't go as I expected.I thought my father would forgive me for changing my course from engineering to fashion designing without his consent after he saw I got first class honours but not my determined stubborn father. All I received was a hot slap and he disowned me. Yeah, let me spell it out loud "I was disowned buy father for choosing my passion and following my dream career".

Dad disowned me when he found out being a celebrity designer was not only a part time job but something I planned to do all my life , I mean what do you expect from the generational families of engineers whom at one point were in service of the distinguished royal palace of Monaco.Most parents want you to their dreams without caring about what you want.

But my parents didn't get that liberty cause nobody controls my life apart from me.Thats right I am Nina Harlard, Call me stubborn but I will never give any one the liberty to trample or meddle with my life.

My life my rules.

And don't ask if I feel bad? it sucks but what is better than Cullen is living my dream job and I choose to focus on my career. I retreated under my big and soft baby pink duvet trying to call Frank for the tenth time now but he wasn't picking up .When I don't need him, he keeps following. like a dog but when I need some hugs and whole loads of Cuddles, he is nowhere to be found.

I stood up and closed the thick part of my curtain to stop the sun light from coming in and slept till late afternoon when my annoying alarm clock woke me up. can'remember setting it but since I felt as if the blackest clouds are over my head and had every intention of clearing it without alcohol. I dragged myself up, took a quick shower and ransacked over my disorganised closet to find some descent thing to wear. I couldn't tell if I had some clean clothes left since it had been a month when I did my laundry last.But hey your fashion designer never go wrong even with a dark brown coloured rag.

Yeah am disorganised, very disorganised.It took like forever dressing up, my clothes were mixed up so l had to smell them up to find out which was clean which was not. Finally I came across a clean pair of tights and a black crop crop.. Shrugging, I took the bra I had worn yesterday from the floor, wore it, dressed myself up, put on my wig, a slight touch of lip gloss and I was good to go.

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Drove over to Lucy and Williams. I had a spare key so I badge in to their cosy apartment to meet them cuddle up and watching their favourite telemondo series. They were my roommates and also my best friends. Don't get things twisted, I live with them sometimes especially when I am feeling low because I hate loneliness not because I can't afford to live on my own.

"Hey lovebirds, I can't believe you guys are watching this episode again?

"I love the humour in this series so much" Lucy stated.

"And I love watching it because I get to cuddle my soul mate while listening other cute chuckles" winked Williams

Lucy turned and brought Williams lips to her kissing passionately getting all mushy and too cute to watch.

"Okay, as for me l am heading to Frank's house to get some. That fool ain't picking my calls.

"Please be lenient with him, don't let hell break loose..." Lucy broke the kiss and said wearing a worried look

"I will try..."

When I arrived at Frank's house, I could hear noises from the bedroom side of the house.Just hope that son of a mother is not cheating on me because his next destination would be in helI,gathered all the courage I needed and knocked the door.

Guess, who opened? A beautiful blonde skinny but petite who had the guts to wear my favourite T-shirt.Franks anime themed big t shirt I love wearing anytime I stay over.The nerve!My blood begun heating with rage and jealousy.

"And you are???" She asked chewing her gum which I seem to find very annoying.

"Excuse me???" | looked at her with burning reproachful eyes...

"Honey, you have a visitor.." She said turning around swaying a perfect silicon ass filled ass.

My head was calling all the catholic saints to forgive me for what I was to do next. I pulled her by the hair and dragged her inside the fairly big bachelor moni chrome styles apartment.

"Where is Frank?" I asked before throwing her on the floor.

"Baby, what's wrong?" Frank came running with only a boxer on showing of his perfect body, wait my perfect body. It belonged to me.

"Baby???" I questioned disbelievingly.

"Nina, what are you doing here???"

"You would have known I was coming if you had the nerve to pick up my phone fool."

He begun stammering, scratching his head.What he does when he is confused or about to blow up.

"Frank,what is this??" He didn't reply but helped the girl up and gently pushed her behind him protectively.

"You are not going to answer me?" I took the flower vase on the dinning table beside me and threw it on the floor.

"I told you if l ever find out you were cheating on me l would kill you..."

I began throwing tantrums and insults at him together with the pillows and everything that Was in reach.

"Nina, calm down...it's now what you think."

"Not what I think, she is in your house and wearing my favourite T-shirt." My anger was

a scalding fury...

"But I will teach you two a lesson." threatening ready to pounce on her but Frank held me back...

"David, I want this girl out of here. I am your girlfriend."

I tried reminding him because it seemed he wasn't sure who I was to him. But he just held me back as I tried throwing kicks and slapping that girl but she was out of reach...

"Baby, go to the room. I will deal with this.Frank shamelessly stated and the girl shamelessly nodded.

"You called her baby???" I murmured sadly dropping my hands off his sandy blonde hair which I can't count how many times my fingers use to run through it.

"Yes she is pregnant.." I pushed him away and staggered back.

"I thought you understood why I didn't want to have babies especially not now..."

"It's not that, it's her I am in love with"

"What about me?What about us? thought we had a future."

"I am sorry but I can't keep up with your craziness..You are too crazy for me." | could feel tears burn behind my eyes but I wasn't the kind to cry... I draw my sadness, sing my sadness and drink my sadnes.

"I hate you.." I begun slapping his chest and trying so hard to bite him but the effort was meaningless...

"You are crazy, Just get out.." David yelled pushing me out of his apartment, where we had lots of memories and hope to build a family someday.

" I don't want to see you again." He slammed the door on my face.

"I hope that baby die and wish you two never get a happy ending!"I shouted behind the door and the next thing that followed was him throwing my things at me; my medium size carry on bags, big teddy and a folder containing some of my designs.

"Just go..."

Nina's POV

My eyes became glassy with tears but I chose not to cry. Crying was for the weak girls who didn't understand the term strong. Yes, he cheated but that didn't mean it was the end of the world. In the first place, why was I with him? It can't be the s-x...Trust me it was bland and boring. Oooh yeah! He helped me so much when I began my part job while still in University and this is a major boost to my career and that made me feel indebted and blindly in love with him.

To make things worst, my Red coloured not so big Sedan car broke down just two blocks away from his house. Pride won't let me go back and ask for him and it's night already. Of all places my car broke down in this silent neighbourhood, everyone is always in his house minding his business, most cans here are ordered. I scratch my hair in annoyance, my phone was still at Lucy's.

I walked down the Lucero Estate street having all sorts of crazy ideas in my mind Was I the only one in love? For how long have they been dating??? I hope they both get struck by lightning, I hope he grows fat. l hope his d-ck falls on. One moment I was walking listening to heartbreak songs and the next I was lying in a puddle of mud.

"Oooh, sh-t..." I swallowed my other words after seeing the perfect being take off his helmet and shook his tousled dark hair which was thick and lustrous to its perfect messy shape. He had an almost symmetrical face, smooth, spade-shaped beard, natural warm undertone skin and to add it up those midnight hazel eyes

Like have I have never met a handsome guy with hazel eyes before? Drolling, the night could not hide his beauty.

"Hey," I sent him a weak smile.

"Would you care to stand up? I want to know if you are hurt..." He rudely replied with rather sweet voice instead of the baritone voice I was already imagining in my head.

"You should help me up. You are the one who threw me here..."

"Young girl, that's what you get for being absent-minded on the road...So are you hurt?"

"Why do you care?" I managed to stand on my feet.

"Because you middle-class people love to be dramatic. One moment you are okay and the other you are busy looking for me claiming I broke your bones..."

In a spur, I hated that handsome man. He was a product of the devil and the angel In a spur, I hated that handsome man He was a product of the devil and the angel of death herself. Such arrogance.

"Don't worry, this one doesn't bother arrogant men..." I tried wiping the mud off my stylish little black dress with nude pantyhose and black booties but all in vain...

"Okay", He wore his helmet and got back on his bike but I wasn't ready to let him go that easily after calling me middle class and a girl!.

I began collecting the mud and hitting him...

"How am I supposed to get home all muddy, How will I walk down the streets looking like the ghost of an old wicked queen?"

"You are crazy, stop! Are you being serious?"He cried out walking towards me He took his helmet off again

"Do you know who l am?"

"Do you know the hell of a day I have had?"

"How dare you hit me with that disgusting mud"

"How dare he cheat on me?"

"What are you even talking about?"

"Why did you throw me in that puddle of mud? Did Frank send you to rub it in?

"You are really crazy. Are you sure you don't have a borderline disorder?" He began shaking me while my eyes were focused on those perfect lips which were ripe for kissing.

"Do crazy people do this?" I smiled wickedly, smearing the mud on my hand on his lips

"F-ck sh-t! What wrong with you??" He staggered back and I ran. He would have followed me if he wanted to.

I walked for a while hoping to soon get a cab that dropped me off or a nice looking Samaritan to ask for a ride or phone that was willing to carry a girl who looked like she just resurrected from horror.

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"Hey, what happened to you?" Lucy asked when I got inside the house.

"A handsome man happened..."

"Give us the juicy details. Did you get his number? Did you get his name?" The lovebirds began jumping up and down in excitement.

"He ate mud," I replied dryly and went to the guest room which is also my room when I come over.

"Are you okay?" Lucy asked throwing me my night cream when I got out of the shower

"Is it that obvious?"

"We saw it.." Williams showed me an Instagram post of Frank and his girlfriend where he claimed he was going to soon be a father.

"Okay," I said coldly and sank into bed

"You know we are here for you if you needd anything..." She assured hugging me

"Thank you and please switch off the lights on your way out." When I was sure Jane had gone, I sat upright and begun sulking about Frank. He never posted me on social media, was I a sidechick?My eyes were filled with tears the more I manage to fight them.

He wasn't worth my tears and I wasn't gonna cry. Yes my heart was shattered, my chest was heavy with sob but I wasn't gonna become a weakling. I was about to cover myself and sleep when my phone pinged with message after messages.

Albert:Hey Nina, I have some good news

Albert:Call me As soon as possible, it's urgent.

Albert:Are you asleep?

Albert:Girl this news is hot.

Albert was kinda of my manager. I didn''t pay him yet but he always found jobs for me while he insist I should not bother , he is doing this to build his portfolio before he starts a Marketing Agency.

"Hello,what' s the news " I asked with an unenthusiastic voice the moment he received the call.

"Guess what?" He screamed excitedly.

"Come out with it, I have had a rough day..."

"Carlos Valdemar wants you to be his designer for his next album which is to be launched in two months."

"Carlos Valdemar ,the same famous singer his royal highness or another Carlos?"

"The only one you know Boo, he saw you work and ordered that I find you Girl, I am happy for you."

"So when do I start?"

"Tomorrow you will go for and interview and if you pass, you will sign a contract .I am sending you the address asap please don't be late..."

"Okay.."

Distinguished Ladies and gentlemen that's what we call favour and luck... I have worked with a lot of celebrities before but Carlos Valdemar was on another level, he was the fucking Duke of Moroccan He was like a god and me working with him was a lifetime achievement... He had a twin brother who ventured more on artistry and an arrogant big brother who didn't care much about

Watch out Moroccan I am about to paint this town blue! I made a happy dance hopping off my bed all thoughts of Frank replaced with a desire to make this work and hopefully prove to my father regardless I can still work with the Royal Family and just maybe get re-owned! I laughed at my crazy thought already planning tomorrow's first impression outfits.

Nina's POV

When Albert casually said he will send me the address that hunk didn't tell me he was directing me to a royal palace of all places on earth!I thought I was going to some cooperate office building or a skyscraper with glass window company but now here I am in the highly guarded beautiful rich,serene and quiet province solely meant for the palace and establishment related to the Royal Palace of Monica .The security here is a whole world of describing, right from the entrance to the province I was checked at every joint. The drive was long but smooth because there was less cars , how I wish my Car had an open hood so that I could enjoy the breath of fresh air coming from the evergreen trees, plants and flowers by the road sides.

The palace was like ten old country mansion merged together that had been extended over the centuries. It now had four sides or wings as the map guide calls it ,around a central quadrangle and over five hundred rooms just in the main palace. It must take a small army of servants to upkeep such a large abode and I have a feeling most of the rooms were never really used except on grand occasions like the coronation of a King or Queen, naming or christening ceremony, wedding or finally the death of royalty.These gathers the most crowd. The monarch King dwelled in only one corner on one floor and rarely stepped foot in the rest of his dwelling, the Monoca Royals are one of the most quiet royals, they hardly make it to the tabloids except it's necessary to. But this palace was a status symbol, it set her above the peasants and that is where she needed to be, separate, apart, superior, untouchable.

After the never ending strict security inspection by the Palace soldiers and some bad boys looking huge men in black suit and I have a deep feeling 6 guns can be found on one. I was directed towards the left wing of the Palace,it was another world on its own.How many years did it they take to build these things! This other side was also like a palace away from a palace.

From the outside, the palace was very elegant.The driveway which had beautiful blooming flowers by the side and neat green carpet grass spread to only God knows the end. circled past the entrance that is flanked by a pillar and there were different carriage with horses of different colours but mostly white coloured beside an open display garage displaying nothing but the most expensive limited edition of cars.The garage spread to an end I could not see too.Palace soldiers were all around in their unique uniforms, didn't believe that human beings lived here,talk about gods perhaps. Finally reached the big entrance of this Palace finally. Took a deep breathe and powdered my face before picking my bag and folder and head for the door ,walked so uncertain to the door where I rung the bell and I could hear someone running towards it already.

I ran hands over my clothes, over the well ironed women dark shade of maroon Aramni suit which compliments my red hair which is in a very shiny sleek bun hoping it wasn't a bad choice to visit the palace , thank God I had my red buttons heels and most expensive Christian door work bag. That should count for something, a lady can never go wrong with an original luxury bag.

"Hello Miss. welcome to Marcias mansion."

An elderly maid with the kind of uniforms in the movies bowed down to me.I flushed feeling embarrassed,that was a first.

"Thank you, here for his royal highness Carlos. He is expecting me..." She cuts in

"Of course Miss., you must be Nina Harlad the fashion designer.May I walk you to his royal highness's fashion studio.."

Wait he has a studio,I looked around the gold and greek god sculptures around the hallway and I couldn't believe the work of artistry and creativity done on it especially the art pieces and it was surrounded by Iarge leaded glass windows which provided endless views and the beautiful glow of the sunset.

It also had a central grand spiral stairway which | believed lead to the other rooms. I wanted to look around the house to satisfy my curiositųy but I had to focus on what had brought me there.The maid led me to his fashion studio and trust me it was everything I have ever dreamt of.

The North west lights, marble sparkling floor, white walls, fabrics and accessories lying on the table, mannequins waiting to be used.There was a young lady working on some sketch designs using the most expensive fashion design machines which only top fashion industries can afford.Wow it Was a dream come true,

"Love what you see?" An almost amiliar voice asked behind my back.

I could feel my palms getting sweaty, my knees shaking by the thought of working with Prince Carlos.

"I.....V...e..... " I stammered turning around to face him.

"You must be Nina, I have had alot of good things about you."

He was busy talking and l was busy ogling at him...His body was warm and toned, his rugged features were alluring, he had skin people of poetic bent called cafe or lait, dark brown eyes, hair dyed amber and very perfect height.

"If you done looking at me can I look at your designs and portofolio?" He said with an easy smile

l embarrassingly looked down rubbing my hands before bowing down properly

"Good Moring , your royal Highness.It will be a pleasure to show you some of my works"

"Nina, finally nice to meet you,this Alia my designer and Alia this is Nina the young celebrity fashion designer I have been talking about.Carlos casually introduced us as we shook our hands.Talk about royal humility!

That was when I noticed the black suit guys around,body guards.He collected my files and scroll through some pages , silently nodding in what looks like an approval.

"Nina, there are some sketches Alia is Working on. I would love your view on them?"

"Can I give you a hug?" I said it out loud

"Excuse me?"

"I mean I have wanted to meet you all my life..Like who doesn't love your music. You are like a god, nobody can never beat your voice, your dancing skills and sty..." I suddenly covered my mouth with my hand when I realised I had talked too much...

"I am sorry, I talk too just sometimes .." I said blushing from embarrassment

But Prince Carlos didn't seem angry, he just looked at me with eyes speaking admiration...

"Come here, let me give you a hug.." He smiled enfolding me in his arms... His cologne and firms arms were enough reason for me to go limp in his arms.

"I bet now you are fine..." I smiled nodding like a fool after being released from his royal Highness arms.One of the body guard had a disgusted look on his face but who cares.

"I think the sketches are fine but look plain. Don't worry I will help you work on that.."I stated in a serious tone ready for real business

"Okay." Alia said with no objection. Today we will focus on perfecting the sketches and you showing me the sample of tabrics you wanna use..." I kept rumbling ideas already habit of mine when I am talking about something I am passionate about.

"I am glad to have you work for me..I loved what you did on Degi Sodo on his latest single, he looked amazing. I want something better than that."

"Don't worry your highness I got this"

He smiled and placed his hand gently on my shoulder,"| will go and continue working on my new song and leave you guys to do your thing"

"Girl, is there anything to eat here? l am starving after that long ride.

"Yeah, there is a fridge in the dressing room stocked with some deserts or you can order food from the main palace.

"Let's grab something and talk more about each other." I suggested already had enough view for the day.

"What about perfecting the sketches?"Alia asked

"Can do that with my eyes closed, don't worry" I bragged.

"Okay." She shrugged and we headed to the dressing room.The lights, two mirrors and the fridge was enough to convince me to work for him forever.. We spent like an hour talking about Prince Carlos likes, his first albums, his songs that we didn't realise there was a third party standing there till he coughed and we both turned.

"I thought your hair was amber. When did you dye it back to black?" I wasn't even scared that he found us gossiping instead of working but I couldn't understand how he dyed his hair so fast and I am a very curious person.

"And did you lose weight? You had on as pair of skinny jeans and a Gothic vest, why would you change to a pair of plain trousers and a T-shirt you look plain your royal highness ..."

"Hey I am Lucas, the twin to your Boss,nice to meet you.

I slapped myself in the brain, fool how could not remember they were twins... They looked So much alike apart from Mason's hair was black, he was slimmer and he had poor sense of fashion... " Your royal highness Oooh, nice to meet you.." I smiled bowing , trying to ease the weird tension.

"You must be the celebrity designer Nina it's a privilege to have you in our house your highness." He bowed down too with a mock smile.

"Trust me working with the Royal family is achievement."

"I just love the creativity inyour designs.. You should visit my art studio when you'd are done here,you may get inspiration.

"I will , We highness" We walked out of the dressing room and guess who was infront of us.