KENNEDY
I knew how he felt.
Instead of the rigidity of his body and the raw emotions brewing in his eyes, I knew he wasn’t comfortable with my decision to visit my family back in the States.
He twisted and turned in bed. He woke up earlier. I watched him run around the property. He came sweaty catching his breath, but he still looked delicious. Usually, he cracked a joke or gave remarks. Not this morning, though—just a wry smile and a quick kiss, then he took a shower.
I fought the urge to join him. I thought of giving him time to himself. But he made me worry as soon as I heard thuds coming from the shower room.
“Thayer?”
It took a few seconds before he responded. “Yeah?”
“I thought I might join you.” I was only in my robe.
Then he peeked her head out. “I’m almost finished. Why didn’t you join me immediately?”
I didn’t buy it. He wasn’t like this—Thaye
THAYER The announcement was out. It was all over the front page of leading newspapers, magazines, tabloids, and gossip sites. It was the headlines of any news channels, trending on social media with our own hashtags #PowerRoyalCouple, #Kenyer, #Thayedy. But if there were more excited and ecstatic about our engagement, some people called it propaganda, a publicity stunt, and an act of shame towards the King. I wanted to throw my phone across the room. How dare did they call this a publicity stunt? “You can’t please anyone. What’s important is your feelings and intentions? From what I’ve seen, this is not about the terms anymore. You both are in love, so prove them all wrong,” Ash said. “And show them your middle finger,” Lud added. I glanced at the woman I loved. She was scrolling on her phone. I couldn’t really read her expression or what was in her head. Then she burst out laughing. “What’s funny,
KENNEDY Thayer’s fingertips brushed the outer layer of my breasts. He cupped them, squeezed a little before he flicked his tongue one each at a time. I watched him as he enjoyed and captured the other into his hot mouth, sucking it. All I could think about was reminding him that I would come to him that I wouldn’t ever feel complete without him in my life. His thumb flicked my free nipple, pinched it with his fingers. The pain sent right through my pulsing clit. I could feel my folds slick with my wetness—I was ready and needy—like always for him. “Babe?” I called out when he was seemingly silent. He was usually talkative during sex. He raised his head. My nipple was still in his mouth. “Please?” He released my nipple. “What do you want, darling? Tell me?” To be honest, the word darling had grown on me, especially when he called me with his thick accent. It was sexy like m
KENNEDY My arrival at the JFK Airport was overwhelming. With my disguise, keeping my head down, my blending in didn’t work. I didn’t know how did people know about the time of my arrival. I received flowers, people took pictures of me and gave me a warm welcome, which I wouldn’t ever get used to it. Thankfully, I spotted my dad instantly. “I missed you both.” I hugged Dad first, then Mom. I didn’t know how much I missed them until I was already in their arms. “Follow me. You’re now officially a celebrity, sweetheart.” “How did they know my arrival?” “I don’t know. I think the princess just posted her picture and you together. Her followers must have figured it out,” Mom explained, taking bouquets from me. “Get in the back of the car.” “What about that SUV?” I noticed the black SUV parked just right beside their car, “That’s a diversion. Hurry up.” “Thanks.” I climbed in our old fami
THAYERGod, I miss her.But I couldn’t get out. I was stuck with work, and my family was expecting me for a public appearance. It wasn’t new to me. I had no issue with that until I found love who lived on the other side of the world.I checked my phone and scanned through her friend’s Instagram. Apparently, she got her own fan club. But her friends had no recent post with her on it.I shoved my phone back into my suit pocket when my mother approached.“How are you holding up, honey?”I smiled. “We didn’t break up, Mom. She’s just spending holidays with her family.”“I know.” She squeezed my hand. “Next holiday, you and Kennedy will be spending together at this very same room. Just have little patients.”“I’m fine. Really.” But my voice didn’t go with my words.“You will be.&
KENNEDY Grinning, I put my phone down. I just talked to Thayer. I hadn’t realized how much I loved him until he was miles away from me. God, I missed him already, but I also missed being with my friends. “So, you’re leaving?” Siena asked, pouring a liberal amount of milk into her coffee. “Since when do you prefer a cow over almond?” I looked down at her creamy cup. “Since today. What’s your deal, Siena?” Serenity asked, curling her bronze hair around her finger. “Nothing. Just our friend is gonna be in the other part of the world with her prince charming,” she said incredulously. “We can just be supportive and be happy with her decision.” Her brow arched. “She loves her job, Serenity. Then prince charming came along. I mean they barely know each other and now look at her. She just broke up with her asshole ex, yet she’s like under the prince's spell. How convenient? Now, she’s in love. isn’t it crazy?” She snorte
THAYER The entire country was celebrating. My family was beyond relieved. We just did a video call with the King. My grandfather was still weak but managed to wave to the camera. His speech pattern was still slurry, but he could remember us. Thank God. I sighed in relief again. I felt a million tons lifted off my shoulders. My heart filled with contentment and happiness. I wiped my face, not knowing I just cried. This time, it was tears of joy. Grandfather and I were very closed. We shared this special bonding since I was named after his father. That was why he called me Camren instead of Thayer. “I’ll address the people,” my father said. “Good idea,” I agreed. “This is great news, son. A wonderful gift. The best gift we’ve received so far.” I saw the excitement and happiness flowing in my father’s eyes. “I couldn’t agree more, Daddy.” Our PR had already call
KENNEDY“You destroyed me. Bitch.”I had not been able to process what just happened. Why Thayer had gone insane, cursing the living shit out of me?Serenity and Siena barged into my room. I looked at them through my blurry vision—they were wearing the same expression on their faces—pain and sorrow.In silence, Siena picked the remote control and turned the tv on. My picture flashed on the screen.***It hurt when people judged you something you didn’t even do, but no one could ever imagine what I’d been going through for the last couple of hours, knowing the man I loved had hated me for ruining his life—their lives.I cried into my pillow.My life was ruined. My career was over because of something I had nothing to do with. My name, family, and even my friends were all tangled with the mess I didn’t even do. That was now people could easily judge m
THAYER “Where’s my son?” I was startled by my father’s words. Then I froze like a corpse when I sensed him behind me. He was probably with my mother. I ruined everything. Now, I realized what I just did. I probably lost the woman I loved as well. “Son?” I was fucked-up mess. Shaking, I turned around to face my parents and the consequences I would face. But it wasn’t what I saw before my blurry eyes. “How are you holding up?” my father asked. I shook my head. My emotions were everywhere. What had just happened was like a freight train running over me. I squeezed my eyes shut, trying to erase those images out of my mind. Jealousy stabbed me in my chest, and I lost control. I just couldn’t bear someone or those men touching Kennedy. A hot warm liquid rolled down my face. I bit the trembled on my lip, wiping off the tear on my face. “Honey, we’re gonna fix this. Ash is already asking th