THE LOST PRINCE RETURN FOR VENGANCE

Scarlet who is known for her troubles entered her mother's room without knocking, there she saw her sleeping peacefully, tapping her on the shoulder, and she woke up facing her.

What did you want in this middle of the night she asked with a sleeping voice.

Are you going somewhere the mother asked, glancing at the time which was 12:pm early night?

Go back to your room and don't come to this room again she said, facing the other direction of The bed ready to go back to sleep. No. I want to eat Scarlett replied bowing her head, did I hear you? the mother asked, trying not to believe her ears.

"Have you lost your mind?" who did you expect to do that at this time of the night? she asked Scarlett who was looking at the beautiful portrait, that was hung in the room like seeing it for the first. She didn't bother to listen to what her mother was saying but kept admiring the picture.

Knowing Scarlett as someone who always gets what she wants, she stood up from her bed, let go she said leading the way.

"Murmuring"

I want you to prepare noodles for my daughter and be fast about it she ordered Scandious who entered his room a few minutes ago.

Each day he is made to wash the dirty dishes, arrange the rooms, wash the plates, mob the kitchen then eat his little food which can not be enough for an infant.

Not uttering a word, he left his room for the kitchen there he started preparing the noodle while Scarlet was sitting on a chair watching him.

Please, should I add enough pepper he asked knowing the heavy punishment which awaits him if he doesn't ask,

As he was preparing the meal, he was ordered to leave the sit which he was occupying, I want to watch what you are Preparing. I can't predict your type she said taking the seat Forcely from him.

"Stand at that position she said pointing her finger in a direction".

We can't share a space nor can we get along I hate you with a passion she made known to him

All this while Scandious was thinking about his life, a man in his early twenties qualified by height, his chest is adored when people get a glance of it, his body built is the rear that people dream to have, his strength keeps people wondering which planet he came from.

But he is nothing to people while his juniors make a mockery of him calling him all kinds of names he doesn't deserve.

"How he was been punished at a little mistake made his heart-sorrowfully".

"Was he brought to suffer?"

What sin did he commit"? these questions occupied his mind looking for an answer.

He was called back with a heavy slap which, he couldn't deny was painful, I've been calling you for hours and here you are dreaming about your stupid life.

Clean this stuff she commands an exit the kitchen with her noodles.

I don't know when all this will end he thought sadly while cleaning the kitchen, though he was so exhausted, he kept doing his work knowing he can't run away from it.

Entering the dining she meets different varieties of food on the dining table.

Mummy, is Daddy coming today? I know you always do this when you are expecting your husband, forgetting I need good food to be healthy and beautiful Scarlett said.

Your mates are married, stop depending on your parents and hasten up, can you even boil ordinary water? better respect yourself she said staring at her angrily.

She's wicked she muttered"

Storming out of the sitting room, she meet Scandious who was carrying loads of books heading to the library,

getting an idea, she smiled brightly walking towards him.

She kept her leg on his way for him to fall not knowing he saw what she did, he dodged it and walked away casually.

"Ah!"

She shouted seeing her plan wasn't successful.

Not ready to give up, she kept thinking about what next to do, after sometime minutes of thinking she smiled like one who got a perfect answer to her problem.

She jumped up jubilating happily.

I will give Scorpion the job, I think he's the one who can do this job for me perfectly. He's capable of treating his fuck-up she muttered, jumping on her bed happily knowing her plan is going to work out well.

On Monday morning it came with a beautiful atmosphere, everywhere shining brightly.

"Hi"!

"Scarlett greeted, trying to act bold".

Looking at him from afar, one can tell his a dangerous gangster whose name is Scorpion.

"Though, the students wonder if that's the name given to him by his parents, cause they only know him with the name 'Scorpion'".

His body was designed with different tattoos though, students especially females find it attractive.

He's one of the top students at Crown University which is seen as a school for the rich.

Any student whose parents are not wealthy enough to own a car, and happens to be seen on the school premises has his \ herself to blame.

She will be turned into a slave by the students, whose parents are rich and has connections around the globe.

For this reason, people who are not wealthy enough don't dream of entering the school knowing is not meant for them.

Go straight to the point he said approaching a vacant seat in the school garden.

I want you to teach this guy a lesson she said showing him the picture she came with, is that all you want? he asked,

" yes",

make sure he won't be able to walk for months and tell him to be careful my eyes are on him from now henceforth Scarlett stated.

That's not a problem, pay $70, 000.000 Scorpion informed her.

what! she shouted surprised by the amount he called, is much she muttered in a low tone trying not to provoke him, then do the job by yourself he said standing up with his cocaine in his right hand, smoking as if he depends on it.

Okay, I will pay for it she concluded after thinking about it for some minutes,

now you talking. Give it to my boy and wait for the good news he said walking away and heading towards his car.

Knowing there's no going back she consoles herself.

Scorpions are a danger that no one dares to go against him, I won't be the first she thought.

How will I get that amount of money, let me see if I can borrow from my friends she thought heading to where she saw her friends.

As she was walking she saw two students laughing happily, why can't I be happy she asked herself feeling envious of them.

Kate stop this thing your doing, you're at fault Kate said to Jane who pushed a student, and when she complained, she slapped her saying she have no right to be at the cafeteria.

Sup girls, Scarlett said joining her friends and interrupting the discussion which Jane was happy about, the discussion they are having might end up in an argument because, what She's hearing now is making her angry, and she knows she might lose her temper at any moment.

guys did you hear about the party Kate suddenly asked.

"Yes"

they chorused looking happy, I will not miss anything Jane voiced out.

Count me in the rest added except Scarlett who bowed her head on the table looking sad.

"Are you not coming they asked? staring at her".

"I don't know if my mummy will allow me; she kept telling me to stay indoors knowing am not a kid anymore she said bitterly, I have a plan, I will tell your Mummy we are having a 'Sleepover' in my house, I believe she will allow you".

"How did you see it she asked"?

Okay, but we ought to be careful Kate replied taking her attention back to her meal that was on the table.

At home, Scandious was seen sweating as a result of the hard work he kept doing, the sun kept beating him nonstop.

Not that he wanted it but he doesn't have a choice but to bear it.

Being a slave, he kept enduring it with the belief is his fate.

Are you done Mrs. Williams asked,

just a minute he replied, better be fast.

Don't forget your laundering is waiting for you, also, am starving I want pasta so be fast with whatever you're doing she informed.

Come here she suddenly said.

Not ready for another punishment, he left what he was doing running to answer her, mistakenly he miss a step causing him to fall, hitting his head hard on the nearby iron.

"Ahh! he shouted in pain".

It serves you right Mrs Williams said chewing her popcorn.

Slowly, he managed to stand on his feet, though the pain Kept increasing but he dare not use it as an excuse.

"Stand there before you infect me with your disease Mrs. Williams shouted at him".

"Clean your dirty body before you wash my car, make sure you don't scratch my car I know you can't afford it with your 'miserable' life she added".

"Yes, ma Scandious replied" with his head bowed.

Sorrowfully, he started washing the car. Suddenly water was poured on him taking him by surprise, turning his eyes to the direction the water came from, he saw Scarlett who smiled at him before walking away majestically.

This is just the beginning wait for me Scarlett thought heading to her room.

"Let me try my luck, I might be lucky this time who knows She thought to herself".

Though she's sitting with her friends, her mind is far away from them, her mind is occupied with the debt she incurred which is eating her up.

Babe, why is your face like this? Have you lost your prince charming or has he broken your heart they asked.

Hearing different comments from her friends added more anger to her, stop she shouted hitting her hand on the table which made a loud noise taking them by surprise.

Are you guys my friends? she asked annoyed by their behavior, is clear am not happy and you guys are here mocking me, which friend does that? she asked directing her angry gaze from one person to the other.

"Instead of consoling me, you guys are making a mockery of my predicament".

"Am out of here she said leaving their mist angrily walking like a 'wounded lion'.

What's wrong with her? Kate who happens to be the most beautiful among them asked if you ask me who will I ask Jane replied.

"Let's follow her before she harms herself".

"The last time she was like this it didn't go well, Jane reminded her standing up from her seat which Kate followed immediately".

Searching every corner of the school, they didn't see her nor her bag in precise, have she killed herself? the rate she left us with was bad.

" I don't understand her sometimes Kate voiced out her fears".

"Why are you saying such a thing? Let's go she will be fine".

Maybe she has gone home to relax her mind, tomorrow we will find out from her when she comes to school Jane said.

Though Kate wanted to oppose the idea, seeing what she said is the right thing to do at the right time, slowly, she agreed still feeling uncomfortable with the idea.

She tried to believe Scarlett needs time and space to adjust to whatever she was battling with, which is why she left.

Scarlett who sat at the chemistry lab with the doors shut kept thinking about how she will provide the money.

Her friends who haven't heard her out are making a mockery of her, telling them will be the worst idea she thought shaking her head negatively.

Everything depends on this my allowance which I planned to use for my shopping she said sniffing.

"A young man who is in his early twenties was seen shouting at a slim and elegant lady, though one can predict she is not rich but not poor either from her dress.

Are those things you have up there not functioning? he asked arrogantly, do you know the worth of this latest jeep he added.

I think I said am sorry. why are you making a fuse out of it, moreover it was a mistake the lady shouted back.

Are you for real he asked not believing someone is talking back at him for the first time in his life.

Not a male but a lady who has nothing to offer.

I must advise you, "Don't ever look down on people or it will be your doom", as for the car, throw it away it is worth nothing.

" I believe your parents provide all your needs at this old age what a disgrace to manhood".

Do you know what? your an incapacitated human being she added staring at him.

The young man became dumbfounded.

He was expecting her to go on her knees begging for mercy, but here she is insulting him with no atom of respect nor fear.

In the Palace, he's known to be a Prince who doesn't take nonsense from people.

They bow their heads whenever he's passing neither have any of the maids dared to look into his eyes for the first time.

The name "Prince Xavier" is a respected name that people shiver on hearing, failure to give him his due respect, they pay with their life which is " death".

Seeing this lady talking back at him, made him believe he was dreaming cause he was sure is not reality.

"Hiss"

Hey!, listen attentively, next time don't try this rubbish with me the lady whose name is Benedict said, not without hitting his chest lightly.

"Rubbish she muttered".

Glaring at him for a while, she hiss walking away.

Scandalous who witnessed the incident became happy seeing how bold the lady is.

She did well, people like him deserved to be taught a lesson Scandious thought.

At first, he wanted to interfere having the thought he might hurt her, but seeing how she looked at him made him withhold himself from the place he was hidden, ready to see how it will end.

Remembering he has many chores to attend to he hissed pitting his life.

" I wish I can confront them, but who am I to do such a thing? doing that will cost my life which am sure her wicked daughter will be happy, because that is what she has been wishing for my death he muttered slowly.

He kept walking fast to meet up with the time given to him by Mrs. Williams.

On his way he meet an old woman trying to cross the busy road by herself, he run to her immediately he saw her.

"Mother, let me help you he said holding her hand protectively.

Thank you my son the old woman replied with a shaking voice, I have been thinking of a way to cross this busy road thanks to you and alright now the old woman added.

"You're welcome".

I will take my leave he announced.

Have this the old woman said giving him a token, Mother! I did nothing for this kind gesture he said politely, his eyes fixed on the floor.

My son has this, your type is rare, keep doing well your destiny will locate you not minding the time and location, and always be alert she said and opened his palm, there kept the token before walking away.

"Having no choice, he opened it but saw a picture of a young man dressed in 'royal garment'".

His left finger contains five golden rings, a crown was placed on his head, his skin was sparkling like the morning sun, and he smells power and wealth.

Looking at the picture, he tried t understand why this was given to him, knowing fully well he have been a slave all his life, did they meet in a dream? in the future, he was sure he hadn't seen nor heard about such a person.

"Poor and rich have no connection he thought assuring himself there must be a mistake somewhere".

Heading to his destination with the picture on his hand which he made up his mind to keep for no just reason.

After a while, he remembered the man in the picture causing his heart to skip.

Ah! am going crazy he shouted feeling confused.

He's indeed mad he heard People saying about him, hearing that he comports himself walking as if nothing happened.

I can't give myself a name and not, all because of what I know nothing of he said.

Suddenly, he was surrounded taken him unaware.

A darger was thrown at him which he dodged.

Who are you people he questioned finding them strange, I have no business with anybody he said, staring at them with fear.

We are not here to exchange words with you, today marks your end the leaders replied which they charge at him.

Fighting like a trained soldier on a battlefield, he brought 7 down the remaining 3 who looks scared after seeing how he fought with different skills, like boxing, tudo skill, and the rest.

Scandious became surprised, asking where he learned all this from. He's aware he's gifted with strength but this is far from it, maybe as a result of the numerous hard works I do he conclude staring at them.

That hard work is enough for somebody to become strong he added.

Running to him with a high fly while some followed from his back to attack at the same time, he shifted to his left side knowing they plan, they hit themselves and they sustained injuries falling on the floor.

Seeing them on the floor, he smirks at them walking towards them.

We are sorry they chorus, scared his coming to kill them.

He ignored them and Squatted down to their level "Evil men do leaves with them", he whispered to them.

"Enjoy yourselves he informed them".

Nice impression Scorpion said stepping closer, now let's get to business.

They started fighting and Scorpion kept kicking him nonstop, showing him who the superior is.

Though Scorpion was having the upper hand, at a point he was manhandled by Scandious. Getting a heavy blow on his stomach, he fell, vomiting blood.

Using that opportunity, Scandious jumped on him with speed causing him to groan out in pain. Fighting back, he gave Scandious a heavy blow which landed on his mouth causing blood to rush out stating his shirt

Scorpion stood up from the floor and gathered his strength ready to fight back. Targeting to blow his stomach Scandious dodged noticing his plan early.

Not taking a chance Scandious kicked him from the back and gave him a heavy blow, there he had the police siren drawing near, he left weak Scorpion immediately and ran away as fast as his leg would carry him.

I will know what to do about it don't you trust me? no one will take the throne from our son the man replied.

Make sure nobody hears about this the queen

replied from the other end, I will, the receiver replied.

"One more thing, please am coming to the palace to see the king, act like you don't know me if you don't want us to be exposed the man instructed".

"Am I an illiterate"? calm your nerves.

There will be no mistakes till we achieve our goal moreover, the king is not wise. I have known him all my life so don't fear the Queen assured him.

After the call, she deleted the number and hide the phone under her clothes which is a ball gown with a flower design around the waist region.

Her hands design with royal bangles, and her hair is neatly arranged by professionals giving her perfect beauty.

"Wait for me, by the time am done dealing with you, you will know am the Queen of this land she thought".

"Your Highness someone is here to see you", the chief guard informed the king who was sitting on his throne.

let him in he replied after a minute of silence.

The king is known to be a man of his word.

He always stands by the truth.

Long live my king a man he greeted bowing his head.

His about 189 cm in height with a pointed nose, his hair was curled, and his wrist contains a golden bangle.

You can have your seat the king replied.

How may I help you and who are you? asked the king.

The young man politely introduced himself. For almost five (5) minutes nobody spoke a word, rather, they kept staring at each other.

Since the incident which occurred years ago happened, the king was left miserable, always frowning his face and angry at any little thing which is unlike him.

"He felt empty living without him a beloved son".

"He loves his son so much because of how obedient he is, he takes care of him as his father and obeys him as the King".

"He sees his father's states of happiness as his priority".

Having second thoughts, he decided to employ him at the palace.

You can start work tomorrow he said with a disdainful look.

Thanks my King, the young replied whose name is "Thais".

Suddenly he's eyes went to his wrist, there he saw a golden bangle.

Paying attention to it, he discovered he have seen it on his son's wrist before, Thaius who noticed how he was staring at him shifted uncomfortably.

" Puzzled"

He decided to ask how he got the golden bangle.

"Is fine he commented".

If I may ask who did you get the bangle I like it he asked, watching his countenance.

"It was given to me on my 20th birthday as a gift by my best friend.

Where is your friend? , can I see him is like you two love each other from the way you sound the kind said.

"Hmmm".

We love each other but he's dead he muttered his eyes teary.

"We have this wristband as a symbol of our friendship till death departs us, but I couldn't bring myself to remove it".

" I miss him so much, I feel like he's with me anytime am wearing it" which is why I can't remove it he replied.

Seeing his tears made the king's heart soften.

Having been in such a situation made him pity the poor young man.

Is okay, harming yourself won't bring him back to life, rather it will affect your health he console him. Seeing how much he loves his friend, how much he cherished him, and how much he misses him, he can conclude; he truly loves this friend.

Did he have a family the king found himself asking.

"Sniffing"

"Slowly he answered"

Yes, his father is alive. I cherish the father like mine and I will do anything to protect him till I die Thaius replied with determination.

After spending time with the King, he decided to take his leave which the King reminded him to be careful.

When he left, the King saw a picture and a piece of paper at the place he sat. What's that he asked walking towards it to find out the content.

Reaching there, he saw the picture facing down.

It have falling from his pocket when bringing out his hanky he thought picking it up.

"What ! he shouted throwing it away"

He looked to see if someone is looking, but seeing nobody is around, he slowly picked the picture staring at it. This is my son he muttered hugging the picture.

Thinking about it, he realized his son is the friend he has been talking about, poor thing he said hugging the picture.

Gradually, he open the paper his heart beating fast, after reading the content of the letter, he discovered he can't see clearly as a result of tears.

He wiped instantly, they are best friends indeed he thought after reading it, know I know why he was like that earlier.

He walked to his throne and sat down contemplating what happened.

Remembering what he said earlier, his face brighten up.

I have somebody ready to protect me and see me as a father, he remembers Thaius saying those words to him which made him feel happy.

Why didn't he bring him home all this while? , or even show him to me.

Well, he must have his reasons for doing so he concluded.

All this while, he didn't know the Queen was watching him. He looked to his left-hand side there he saw the Queen staring at him.

"Coughing", he smiled at the Queen. Are you looking for something he questioned, No, she replied hurriedly heading to her chamber.

They must be discussing something serious she thought furiously.

Maids the Queen called, my Queen they replied bowing their heads, tell the chief guard his presence is needed immediately she ordered them.

I must find out what they were discussing she thought nodding her head.

Good evening sir Scandious greeted Mr Williams who's seen, sitting in the sitting room reading an article. He went to the kitchen, and there, he kept the big bag he was holding which contains foodstuff and fruits.

He arranged them at their appropriate positions. He closed the door and went to wash Scarlett's dirty wears which she kept for him, not that the washing machine is not working, she just want to see him suffer which she has been doing.

Each day he is meant to wash the masters, and his wife, Scarlett wears an iron before returning them to their room, "failure to do so, he will be forced to cut the big garden grass with a blunt cutlass.

"He will carry out the punishment "for a month", with no water nor Food".

Seeing his perfectly okay made her heart bitter, she wasn't expecting to see him walking or even breathing.

"Did he trick me"?

I will get to the root of this, she thought glaring at her food.

Is anything the matter they asked, seeing how she was staring at her food.

Scarlett, they called but got no response. They tap her seeing she's not responding to them. I hate him she said confusing them more.

What are your saying Mrs. Williams asked, am sorry Mum, I was thinking about something she relied on a pleading tone.

So we have been talking to ourselves all this while the father asked, sorry Daddy it won't happen again I promise replied Scarlett. What's the matter her Mother questioned, staring at her and she avoided her gaze.

Nothing, just having stomachache she replied, I can't eat more than this my stomach is filled she added shifting her seat back and standing up, but you haven't eaten anything, is this not your food looking at, sit down and eat something her Father protest.

No Daddy it..is okay you can go Mother said.

You know she's lying and you allowed her to leave, is that how you train her? he asked not okay with what he witnessed.

She's not a baby anymore let her be, whatever that's bothering her am sure she will take care of it.

These days children know more than expected, the internet is there to lead them to the right part she said trying to convince her angry husband.

But you have to guide her as her parents.

We are here to guild a direct her.

Hearing this from you is making me angry, I can't believe you allow her to do what she wants, and that is not right Mr. Williams stated to his wife,

Am sorry if I offend you, Let's give her the time and privacy she needs the wife replied.

Seeing the argument might lead to another thing, he decided to keep shut maybe his anger might reduce, as it is now, he was so angry at his wife he reasoned.

Eat up he heard his wife saying, putting more food on his plate.

you can have it he told her, why suddenly, his wife asked surprised at his sudden declaration.

I've lost my appetite with this nasty behavior, tell me to go to my room that's want I want he said like one requesting permission from his master, why are you sounding this way his wife questioned.

Have the food all to yourself Mr. Williams informed and walked away.

This man has come back with his trouble, I told that foolish Secretary not to allow him to return.

Anyway, I hope he travels back soon, I don't know how long I will keep up with this annoying behavior she thought.

"I don't care if they eat or not".

I must have my meal nothing will change that, you can starve if you want I don't care she added with her mouth filled with nothing but food.

She finished her food and stood up, this food is delicious she said licking her lips.

Scandious she shouted his name but got no reply, where is that stupid boy she asked, lead by example a voice replied to her.

She pretended she didn't hear anything, but the voices repeated it for the second time.

Did he just talk back at me she asked touching her chest "Somebody is leaving this house today she shouted heading to his room" to deal with him.

"Where is that ungrateful boy", she shouted and open his door but didn't see him, where did he go? she asked angrily.

"Ohh!, he has grown wings" Wait for me she said, storming out of the room furiously.

Searching the places she have in mind he could be, but didn't see him she became scared, where did he go she thought her heart beating fast.

"Has he run away? No! she disagreed instantly, if he run away who will do those chores, I can't even think of entering the kitchen talkless of preparing food".

Now he's around all this is happening" she thought wishing there is a way her husband can leave the house, she would have been the happiest person on earth.

Why now? what should I do she asked no one in particular, looking like someone who's in a big problem.

I can't leave like this, I will make him leave this house. I can't be feeling uncomfortable in my own marital house while he's happy, enjoying himself Mrs Williams thought with determination.