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JADE.
Ishowedupaspromised, internally kicking, and screaming. I missed him but like I’d mentioned to him. He needs to control that race car anger that has no brakes. In the weeks since I stopped visiting. James and I became closer, we talked more. James is very sweet, turns out we have a lot in common. I was so elated when he asked me tothe dance. I honestly spent the day grinning from ear to ear.
Taimani was excited when I told her James asked me to the dance. She said we would look fabulous together and we could couple with her and Tony, her boyfriend, that she’s smitten about.
But the moment Naseer’s eyes locked with mine my heart galloped, and my senses awakened to his presence. All the laughter and fun with James was all smoke screen to hide the person that makes me happy and helps me forget my sorrows.
Annoyingly, Grumpy is the only one that makes my heart happy.
“I missed you Lady, and I’m sorry I yelled at you that day. I didn’t want you to see me in pain,” he said as soon as I walked you.
“Friends hang around to laugh and heal pain, not run when you are in pain, Gent.”
“I’m sorry Jade, that I chased you away from me, please forgive me Lady, and sit with me.” I nodded.
“Naseer, I know you like to command and be in control, and behind all that is someone funny and friendly. But you and I can’t be friends if you are being mean to people or not controlling that anger.”
“I will try and I’m sorry.”
I took my seat next to him and told him about my new job and James.
“So, James asked you tothedance.” A simple ask but I noticed the roughness in his tone, but I'm too happy.
I blushed. “Yes, and I’m excited about the dance with James but I will still come and dance with you since it was my promise to you.”
“I didn’t forget about that and I’m holding you to it.”
I nodded, noticing his stoic face, I changed topic. I asked, “How come you are called Prince Naseer and Taimani isn’t called a princess? Shouldn’t you both be prince and princess?”
“The current King, my uncle, can’t have children, so he adopted myself and my cousin Raheem as his sons. Since we are of royal blood, the adoption was accepted and decreed us as princes, making either one of us next in line to the throne.
My grandfather signed the papers and made sure all our documents with our names were retitled with Prince before them and I took on the Raimlat last name, which is my mother’s maiden name. My grandfather raised Raheem and me in the palace, teaching us everything about our role. Raheem’s grandfather and my grandfather were brothers. Raheem’s dad is my grandfather’s nephew and he died with Raheem’s mom in a car accident. Raheem was supposed to leave with them that day, but I’d challenged him to a game, and they told him to stay with us that night only they didn’t return.
My grandfather decided to raise him, and he knew the only way Raheem would be happy in the palace was with me there, so he raised us together. When they realized my uncle couldn’t have children. My grandfather pushed for the adoption. My grandfather wanted either of us to be able to take the role when the time comes.”
“Interesting, so you and Raheem are technically second cousins, and your last name is Raimlat, not Darabi.”
“Yes, I took my mother’s maiden name. I don’t use Darabi anymore since the change.”
“Your dad, Mr Darabi, doesn’t mind the adoption?”
“No, he sees it as an opportunity for me to serve my country at the highest position.”
“Why didn’t he adopt Taimani as well?” “No need to make her a princess, she still can’t rule.”
“Double standard, don’t you think?” I smirk.
“Yeah, but Taimani doesn’t want anything to do with royal life so no use wasting the decree on her.” I smirk back.
“So, you are His Royal Highness, Prince Naseer.”
“Yes, you can call me Naseer when we are alone. When another person is present always call me Prince Naseer. Don’t forget, it’s very important.”
“Okay.” I nod.
“I’m serious, Jade, when we have another person present, address me as Prince Naseer.”
“Why don’t I just call you Prince Naseer that way, I won’t need to remember anything.”
