Arrested By Love

Episode 28

“I hope you heard what my daughter said. Oya leave!” Mrs Alfred commanded.
Austine wished he never left but he knew he had to. So he gently turned and left sadly.

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Prince victor walked to and fro in front of the throne after the elders left. He was actually meditating on their wise words and promise not to follow his father’s bad footsteps. He also erased the thought of having Daria as the future queen because he knew she was another man’s property. Just as he meditated, the mother walked in.

“Son, you look worried”
“I’m not worried mother”
“But you are restless”
The prince sat beside her mother swiftly as if to say he had something very important to say. “Mother, what do you know about Mr Joseph’s family?” he asked.
“Which Mr Joseph?” the mother stared at him seriously too.

“Well, i don’t really know but i met her daughter Lana the other day”
“Oh, Mr Joseph!” the mother exclaimed. “I know him, he’s quite a good man. Do you like his daughter?”

Prince Victor stood up without replying her mother.

“You can go for her, son” the mother continued. “She’s a responsible girl and you have my full support”
The prince glanced at her mother then both smiled.

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With the help of the guards, prince Victor was able to locate the resident of Lana. He found her eating outside their house on a bench. When Lana saw him, she stood up surprisingly. She couldn’t talk at the moment because there was a large quantity of food in her mouth. So she felt embarrassed and ran inside the house, if not for anything, to swallow the food forcefully.
“Why’s she running away?” the prince asked surprisingly with open arms.
“I’m sorry my prince” Lana came out smiling and cleaning her hand. “I went to check my pot that is on fire” she added then offered him a seat. Both seated on the bed with the plate of rice inbetween them.
“Please, join me my prince” Lana said.
“You really want me to eat?” the prince asked.

“Of course” Lana positioned the food very well for him. He scooped the rice into his mouth and smiled.
“You’re really a good cook” he said.
“Thanks” Lana smiled too.
The prince scooped another one wanting to feed her. He had already positioned the spoon close to her mouth but Lana withdrew her face looking shy.
“No my prince”
“Take it from me”
“No my prince”
The prince persuaded before Lana ate from the spoon. “Please, be my queen” he said looking straight into her eyes. Hearing that, Lana choked and was forced by the prince to drink water….