Chapter 258 - Two Hundred And Fifty-eight: The Fraudster
Emily's point of view
There was sothing off yet awfully familiar about this man called Kain. For starters, his eyes looked oddly similar to Judy's, and yes, I know people can possess the sa eye color but it was just so damn familiar like I was talking to the sa person.
Their voices were not exactly the sa, he was much deeper but then age has always been known to influence that coupled with a neurological disorder, or psychological stress or whatever. The point is there was sothing about him that reminds of Judy.
And he couldn't be Judy, I laughed nervously in my head. Because he's dead - even though his body was never found- but then, if he were… like if he were alive, which is impossible. If Judy had survived, he would have called or tried to reach out to since he promised to co back for .
"Judy couldn't have been alive and let pass those hellish years alone" I comforted myself with that thought.
However, there was another problem, why was my heart pounding so quickly for this stranger? That run must have affected . Yes! that must be it! Else I wouldn't have this ridiculous thought of kissing him if his Goddamn face wasn't covered with a mask right now.
Gosh, Emily, get a grip of yourself. You're not a kid anymore, you're married, and not just married, but to an aspiring president of a country. Ahd's strict grandparents would eat alive if I did anything that caused the failure of his son.
They already disapproved of for having the nerve to let him father another person's child and yet can't produce a child with their bloodline for them - that would be comforting at least. What a witch I am.
So I pulled away from kain, creating space between us. Whatever attraction between us must co to an end - this was too risky neither was I an adulterer.
"So, what's this place and why didn't those guards care to search here?" I asked to ease the awkward tension in the air. Thankfully, this kain didn't try monkey business with .
"It's a secret trophy room and yes, they don't know of this place yet. I had it designed for that purpose,"
My gaze narrowed together suspiciously,
"I didn't know relatives could have secret rooms built in a palace without even the royal guards sent by the queen herself knowing of it ?"
Sothing was not right with this man. Maybe I shouldn't have trusted him that easily whether he had Judy's eyes or not.
"Urm, yes, that's not possible." he laughed awkwardly, "But then the idea was suggested by the prince and I carried it out in secret," he added with a sheepish grin,?"For the prince,"
I smiled back at him but inwardly, searching for an escape out of here. He was lying to and it's kind of dangerous because I don't know why he's lying, what's he trying to cover up? What if he's so sort of serial killer who has lured to a perfect arena where he can kill without being noticed?
Good going, Emily. Your excessive trust would be the end of you.
"You don't believe , do you?" he asked, an odd emotion crossing his gaze.
Uh-oh, I couldn't let him believe I've caught up to his lie else he kills faster than scheduled.
"Of course not!" I laughed, hitting him playfully on the chest, "I believe everything you said, you're the prince's favorite relative, aren't you?"
He didn't smile causing the forced smile on my face to freeze as well. Things just got serious. And if I've watched enough cri films, this is the part where the psychopath begins to confess his identity and motive before knocking out the girl.
"Emily," He called with a voice that sent shivers down my spine. Why does this killer's voice sound creepily affectionate?
"You're right, I'm not who you think I am," He stated.
I took a step back, it has begun: the confession that leads to the final murder.
"I lied to you,"
Alright, how many steps more do I have to take to get to the door.
"Y-you did?" I purposely indulged him in a conversion so he can't guess what's on my mind.
"I'm not kain,"
I gulped upon hearing that confession. My fears have been confird, what did I just get myself into? But I can't die yet else Akim would be all alone in this world.
Without being told, I sprang forth to the door, taking him by surprise or so I thought because we pushed the door close as soon as it was opened.
"Get away from , you killer! " I attempted to throw a fist at him but he snatched my hand, pushing up against the wall.
"You don't have to be scared of ," He pressed his body against mine while struggling with .
"That's what all psychopaths say before their victim ends up drugged and finally dead!" I spat, refusing to give up on this fight.
"I'm not a psychopath nor am I a killer!" He claid
"Like I believe a word you say! All you have ever told since we t are lies, so don't think you can fool and let go this instant!" I strived against his ironclad hold.
"I'm not a psychopath because I'm the prince!" He yelled at .
"Huh?" I was startled.
"My na is not kain but Kai. I'm prince Kai," He continued with this new act, who does he think he's fooling.
"You have a vivid imagination," I mocked, resuming my escape.
"Damn it, I'm really Prince Kai,"
I hissed at him, "Like I'm going to believe a word that cos out of your mouth. Royalties are known for truthfulness, why would you dare to fool a commoner like if you weren't a fraudster,"
"Because I wanted to expose the truth to you slowly, one after the other, it's a lot to take in," was his excuse.
"What truth? That you're the prince that's been giving anxiety since I landed in Lincolnshire? How's that shocking?"
"No, there's more to that," He said.
My eyes widened, "You're keeping another secret from ," It slowly dawned on , "What's indeed your motive of approaching ?"
He grabbed my hand, "I have sothing important to tell you,"
"Yeah, sure. It's going to be extrely shocking,"
"It is,"
"Try ," I urged him.
Our eyes t, my breath hitched. There was just sothing about that gaze that made feel butterflies in my stomach. I couldn't possibly be attracted to this fraudster - I'll believe he's a prince when I see the evidence.
"Emily, the truth is… I'm not who you think -"
"You've said that before, go straight to the point," I interrupted him.
He swallowed and I saw him flex his fingers, was he nervous? Why was he nervous? Am the one who should be nervous!
"Emily, I'm -"
My phone rang.
"Sorry, I have to take this call," I said to him with uncertainty. If he was a serial killer, he definitely would not allow to answer this.
"Sure, I have all the ti in the world," He shrugged.
I gave him a thankful nod- at least I'm not dying anyti soon. I picked up, "What is it Cecil and if you are calling to inquire if I'm having a good ti at the party, then you-"
"Akim is in the hospital,"
"What?!" I shrieked, drawing attention from that fraudster.
"W-where," I choked, "What hospital?"
She gave the address, I ended the call
"What is it, Emily?" He grabbed as soon as I wanted to leave.
"No, you have to let go. My son, he's in the hospital,"
His eyes showed deep concern when he heard that but I was too disoriented to take note of that.
"Co, I'll take you there,"
"No, you don't have to bother…" I was still saying when he grabbed my hand and began to lead out with powerful strides. One look at him and one might think he was more worried than .
However, he hardly made it out of the hallway when those guards from earlier caught up to us.
"I believe you've had enough fun already, Prince Kai?" One of them who seems to be the head guard said.
"Tell the queen I'll co to see her when I'm done," He said to them but none of them budged out of his way.
"She wants to et you, now" He enunciated the "Now"
"Fine," He gave in, then turned to , "I'll co to the hospital once I'm done here, one of them would take you there, alright"
I was speechless, he was Prince Kai? I was communicating with him all this while yet I had no idea nor did I believe him when he told ? But then, I was more concerned about the safety of my son.
I found myself nodding as a response.
"You take her," Kai said to that headguard.
"But my prince..." the others protested. It seems this man had a high status here.
"It's either you take her while I see the queen or you don't escort her and I don't see the queen, there are no two ways about it," He conditioned.
"Fine," the head guard said.
"If a hair on her head gets hurt, forget about your life," He warned the man to my surprise. Why was he so concerned about ? We didn't even know each other until tonight.
"I'll see you later," He smiled at before leaving with the rest of the guards. I would ask him why he's so kind to the next we et but at the mont, my son was my priority.
Thanks to the guard who I ca to know as Dominic, I didn't get to miss my way, arriving in the hospital as quickly as possible. Akim had been stabilized but then, I got the news that shook my world.
"Your son has leukemia and he needs a bone marrow transplant as soon as possible. You should ask family mbers
if they are willing to donate their stem cells, and then we can conduct tests to determine if they are a match for the patient,"
Yeah, exactly, who?
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