Chapter Sixteen
Nina's POV
We were busy doing the final touches on the sketches that we were supposed to be used to make princess Ella's dress when I heard a commotion in the living room.
Obvious it was the spoilt brat creating some drama. You know dramatic brat should be her name.But it was none of my business, her brothers could handle her.Well, that's what I thought until Jennifer came to fetch me.And guess what, Jennifer had the audacity to slap a stupid question on my face.
"Where is Ella's diamond ring?
"Did you fall and hit your head?" I asked her.
Jennifer dear this is not the way to solve this matter. Maybe the ring is somewhere in her room"The Queen mother tried to be civil and realistic.
"No your Highness mother, one is not supposed to be linient with thieves..." Jennifer retorted.
"Can someone please brief me on what is going on? Thief, diamond and me..."
"You stole princess Ella's diamond ring..." J
Chapter SeventeenNina's POVI know you all think that I am heartbroken and spent the whole night crying.Dears that's where you are wrong.I have never slept so peaceful .You know why? Yes i was called a thief but I wasn't ready to let that define me..But I was going to make them beg for my forgiveness.No one messes with Nina Harlad, no one insults her in public apart from her parents and that's is if I deserve it.I woke up and stretched myself out when my phone begun ringing.Guess what it was my mummy. I jump up and down excitedly but my joy was short-lived when I remembered the scandal in the newspaper and blogs . I know my sister must have told her the exaggerated version of the story."Hey mama..." I stammered."Hello my dear..." She whispered."Am sorry about the story you have heard. I swear I didn't want to embarrass you and Papa..." I stuttered."Don't cry.I just wanted to know how you are after your sister
Chapter EighteenNina's POVI kept my word.It's not that I would have quit my job, it was just a smart move that would make Carlos force the arrogant man to ask for forgiveness.No need to brag but the musician needs me.He is obsessed with my work and that one hell of a weakness fellas.For the past one week, I was so busy trying to finish up with princess Ella's dress and also prince Carlos sneaking into the studio once in a while to steal a kiss. Its not like it bothered me, I loved the way we acted like teenagers in love.Everyone acted normal after the theft incident, The Queen made sure I always made me coffee at four o'clock and Jennifer atleast faked civilisation.Finally Friday was here, I was done with Sophie's dress.I couldn't wait to get home and take care of the tired me."Done with work?" Carlos wrapped his arms around me from behind."Someone could see us...""I don't care..." I wanted to move away but my body was in a
Chapter NineteenCarlos's POVI know when describing Nina I should used the word beautiful, talk about her hourglass figure, her night deep mysterious eyes but those didn't matter to me.The beauty in a woman is her intelligent personality and confidence.Nina had a spirit that could soar and that to me was attractive than any colour or shape in the universe.After Diana left I thought all was lost. I thought my heart would never beat for another. But then I saw Nina being interviewed, she wasn't the kind of a girl who would shy away from critisms, she knew critisms was one of the ingredients for success.People said she had an attitude but to me it was more of creating limits to how far things and people can go.I needed that kind of a woman in my life. My career needed an alpha woman who would hold my hand when the storms came my way and she was that.In her Instagram posts, my eyes always fell to her hand to look for rings since she nev
Chapter TwentyNina's POVI was shocked, words were stuck on my throat. Suddenly my knees were as weak as cooked noodles.I knew, the dress was from Stefan but how was I to get myself from this mess. I finally have things going right with Carlos and I didn't want to mess that up.Carlos's face was scrunching with anger."What is this dress?""How should I know?" I replied coldly. I could feel my world crumbling down."It's an expensive dress." He raised his eyebrows in surprise."Yeah and I can't afford it...""Are you sure you have no suitors? Because I don't get why it is on your bed..."God get me out of this mess and I promise I will try not to be so rude."Are you calling me a sl-t? Yes you are calling me a slut . How am I supposed to know about this dress?I was with you to Maasai Mara." I rose my voice.I know I didn't have to but I had to make him feel bad to forget about the dress."Baby, you are putting words in m
Chapter Twnety OneNina's POVIt was on a Tuesday, three days to Jennifer's grand welcome ball.I had called in sick at work since I needed time to figure out my life.I had a well thought out plan in my mind of how I was going to get out of this mess, even went ahead to set an alarm at 7am, wrote in my diary every detail of the plan but guess what I woke up at 11am.Where was the motivation to fix this mess? Under the table perhaps.I got out of bed, cooked some noodles and lazily sat on the sofa watching Netflix.The house was kinda boring, Lucy was out looking for a job whereas William had gone on a business trip with his boss and so I was home alone.My eyes were stuck on the television when I heard a knock at the door. At first I thought I was hallucinating until the knocks became loud and constant.My eyes were stuck on the television when I heard a knock at the door. At first I thought I was hallucinating until the knocks became lou
Chapter Twenty TwoStefan's POV"You did it, didn't you?" Ramon questioned as he got inside my office."Did I have a choice?" I raised my voice."You are practically destroying her life right now. There is always another way..." He explained calmly as he sat where that crazy mud girl had sat earlier."Bring two cups of coffee!!!" I ordered my PA on the telephone and got back to my seat."You are supposed to be supporting me.""No Stefan, you have crossed all the limits anyone could ever think of. I am so disappointed..."What was he disappointed about. I know I was a wicked tornado but being my best friend he should have learnt to deal with it by now . I am a prince and a businessman to me life is like business deals, emotional rubbish is for weaklings.In fact Nina should be happy that I am marrying her. Does she know how many marriage proposals I get everyday? And here she is acting like queen Beyonce."So what do you
Chapter Twenty ThreeNina's POVI rolled on the bed and covered myself properly with the duvet to try attract sleep but nothing.Stefan and his stupid threats kept reappearing on my eyes.When did I get here?Was I going to allow him to control my life like a remote?No, I wasn't willing to let him step on me like a carpet. I needed a plan.Nobody messes with Nina Harlad."Dear, I brought your favourite. Cocoa and cookies..."Lucy smiled."I am not hungry..." I turned over the other side."You think not eating is going to put everything in order. You need energy to come up with a master plan. I also don't want you marrying Stefan..."I sat upright, "I feel defeated, helpless. We are talking about my father's land. He loves that land even more than his children and wife...""That's funny..." She started laughing and I gave her a deadly glare that made her cover her mouth."Sorry love but are you gonna let him step on you like a carpet?T
Chapter Twenty FourNina's POVLucy changed her mind at the last minute about going to princess Jennifer's party and so I drove there with Kim Bop.She had worn a gold sequin beaded caftan gown with one shoulder. She really never disappoints. Her hair was held in bun matching her elegant dress with a black purse and stilettos.The theme of the party was to come dressed like your favourite person in red, black and gold.I was restless about tonight and as it is said if you are unsure of what to wear go with red.Mine was basically a two piece sleeveless floor length dress with a lace top. It looked more of a satin prom dress with the exquisitely crafted appliques shimmering across the upper bodice . The demure jewel neckline and the illusion back radiated red hot sensuality.The floor- length hemline just grazed the ground beneath and the sleeveless bodice bared a bit of skin enticingly. My straight hair black short Bob wig did a good job in covering