author's note: hi guys! I'm back again (for the hundredth time). So here is Chapter 7! hope you'll enjoy it!

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Chapter 7
Sibling Rivalry

Albarose Palace

Zola's POV

"Morning Zola! Wow you look beautiful today!" Leo exclaimed. He was the first person i saw this morning.

"Oh good morning your highness." I gave a quick bow. I still remember how to show respect and i have to practice myself calling Leo 'Your Highness' or 'Prince Leo'. On the other hand i have call the stupid general 'King Logi' or ' Your Majesty'. Royalty geez. A weird part here is the servants call me 'My Lady'. Since when i became a part of this title naming?

"Hey you don't have to bow! And please just call me Leo. We're friends and you're an important visitor here. So feel at home and be comfortable. Come let's go to the dinning room. Brother is waiting for us." He held my hand and escourted me to the dinning room.

Logi's POV
I sat in my chair while reading some of the reports. Ever since Crester was defeated by Zola the rebels seem to lessen their attacks on some parts of the kingdom. But according to our informants, Crester is not the 'real' leader of the rebels. Whoever that person is I have to find out.

"Your Majesty, the prince and the lady are here." A servant announced. Leo came and gave a quick bow followed by Zola. She's really beautiful. She is now wearing a mint green long sleeves dress paired with butter yellow wedge. It fits her perfectly. But i saw something annoying, Leo is holding Zola's hand! What is the meaning of this?

"Oh good morning brother! How are you feeling today?" He asked cheerfully. How am i feeling? I feel irritated! I want to snatch Zola's hand from him.

"Uhm Leo, my hand." Zola said and pulled her hand. The brat just chuckled and placed his hand on his face.

"Sorry Zola, your hands are just too soft that i couldn't stop my self from touching it." Because of what this brat said Zola blushed. She should be blushing for me! Not for this brat!

"If i were you i would let go of the poor paper, pouring out one's jealousy on something wont make any sense. Fight for love!" Uncle Ronald, who was seating beside me whispered and smirked. I looked at the report i was reading a while ago, it was already crumpled. Zola sat on my left and Leo sat beside her. Usualy he sits at the other end of the table facing me. The servant started serving our breakfast.

"Zola try these waffles. They are so delicious!" Leo placed a waffle on her plate.

"Thank you Leo." Zola smiled at him.

"One for Leo, zero for Logi." Uncle Ronald whispered and took a bite of his fruit salad. Leo was a about to place maple syrup on her waffles but i quickly stopped him.

"Leo don't put that, she's allergic to maple syrup. And besides she love chocolates." I poured the chocolate syrup on her waffles.

"Sorry i didn't know." Leo said.

"That's okay Leo, only two people know that. My father and Logi, I'm surprised that you still remember Your Majesty?" She smiled at me!

"How could i forget something about you Zola? And please you are free to call me whatever you like, Logi, general anything! Just for you." I winked and she blushed!

"Its a tie!" Uncle exclaimed. The two looked at him confused.

"Sorry about that. Do not mind the old man. Continue eating. I wonder who would be the winner." Uncle whispered the last part and hummed a wedding tune while munching.

"Uhm Zola do you like to practice sword fighting this afternoon? Let's see who's better now?" I offered.

"That would be wonderful! I missed using a sword. I bet i'm still better than you." She smirked. I can see excitement in her eyes. Go Logi!

"Great! We can have the practice at 2-"

"Urgent news Your Majesty, the king of Algy wants to have a meeting with you this afternoon. The rebels attacked one of their village last night." Matilda said.

"I really hate this woman." Uncle said. Matilda raised a brow but the old man just ignored her.

"Sorry Zola, we can have our training tomorrow." I said apologetically while rubbing her back. She just nodded.

"May i remind you Your Majesty that tomorrow you will have an inspection on one of our laboratories." Matilda said and smirked at Zola.

"Stupid secretary." Zola muttered and turned to Leo.

"How about you Leo, want to have a sword fight this afternoon?" She asked. Poor Zola, this brat doesn't know how to handle a sword!

"Sorry Zola, i don't know how to handle swords. But you can teach me if you like." He responded and grabbed her hand. She smiled and nodded.

"Steal! The brat is in the lead!" Uncle chuckled. He stood up and turned to Zola's side.

"Are you done my dear? It's time for your check up." She nodded and stood up.

"I have to go, see you guys later." Leo and i waived.

"See you later bro. Good luck with your meetings!" Leo patted my back and left.

"Want to have a sword fight with me Your Majesty?" Matilda offered. I wiped my lips and threw the napkin on the table.

"In your dreams Matilda. Prepare my ship." I stormed out.

I walked passed the laboratory.

"General!" I heard someone shouted. I turned and i saw Zola at the door. She closed the door and walked towards me. I gave her a wide smile.

"Stop smiling like that. Your giving me the creeps." She teased.

"I just missed being called general. I felt like i'm a normal person again the moment you called me that. Believe it or not i prefer being called in my name or just general. But because of authority and responsibility i have to get used to that title." I shooked my head. I felt Zola's hand on my back.

"Want to talk more about it?" She asked.

"But Dr. Darwin said you're going to have your check up this morning?" She was about to answer but someone spoke.

"Don't worry about that nephew, i cancelled her check up so she's free the whole morning. Go ahead and tie up with the brat!" It was uncle. I smiled at him and turned to Zola.

"Can i escourt My Lady to the garden?" I asked while bowing a bit with an arm held towards her. She giggled and placed her hand on top of mine.

"With pleasure My King." I placed her hand on my arm and led her to the garden.

"How sweet. Fairy tales do come true. Wait a second that means i'm the fairy godfather?" I heard the old man talking to himself.

We entered the garden and went to the fountain located at the center of it.

"It's so beautiful here. Can i come here anytime i want?" Zola asked. We sat at a bench near the fountain.

"Of course you can. Come here anytime you like." I answered. She looked straight at my faced and examined me. I felt her hand on my cheek.

"You looked tired Logi, being a king is a hard job right?" She wondered. I took her hand and hold it tight.

"You can say that again. Sometimes i just want to let go of everything and live a normal life." I sighed.

"But you didn't. Because you are a born leader. The people needs you to direct them, to organize them. And i know you would never do that because i know you are a responsible person. That is one of the things i admire about you." She said. This is the first time that we talked like this, before she never opened up anything about her, how she feels, if she likes me or not. It feels so good to be with her like this.

"I'm very sorry Logi." She whispered, i turned to her and saw her crying.

"Hey don't cry, why do you have to apologize?" I comforted her. She continues to weep.

"Because i always hurt you! I betrayed you and almost killed you! I don't deserved to be treated like this! To be live here in your palace, to wear beautiful clothes and to experience such treatment!" I should be in the jail being treated like a slave!" She cried. I wrapped my arms around her and placed her against my chest.

"Nonsense Zola, you deserve everything you are experiencing right now. All you did in the past is not what you are today. We all deserve a second chance. Stop crying now." I comforted her. She raised her head, only a few inches from my face.

"Why are you so kind to me?" She whispered. I smiled as i wiped the tears from her face.

"Because you are special to me." I simply answered. She blushed a gave my a quick kiss on the cheek! Can she just kiss me on the lips?

"Can we stay like this for a while?" I nodded. She smiled and pressed her face on the chest and her arms on my back. I pulled her closer and locked her in my arms.

"I feel so safe when i am with you." She sighed.

"We can be like this anytime and as long as you like. I promise that i would do everything just to protect you." I said and kissed her forehead.

"Why don't tell me that you still don't have a queen?"

"Come on Zola, you know that i'm not into girls." I answered.

"The doctor said that your stupid secretary is assuming that she will be the future queen." Zola asked. I just laughed.

"Matilda? My future queen? Not in a thousand years! I rather be alone that to be with her." Zola raised a brow.

"And the doctor added that unfortunately for her the real future queen has arrived. May i know who she is?" Oh uncle! You're such a big mouth!

"You'll meet her soon. I just have to court her so that she can be my queen." I replied. She pulled her body away from me.

"You general courting a woman? That's something new! Can't wait to see that!" She scoffed. If you only knew my Zola, you will not just see it, you'll experience how i will court you.

"Zola! There you are beautiful! I went to the lab to visit you but uncle said you already left. Want to have a tour here in the palace?" The brat is here. Everything is running smothly but this prince ruinned everything. What if i send him somewhere far from here so that he can no longer disturb us?

"Thanks for the offer Leo but i prefer to be in my room right now. I guess i have to go. Bye Logi, thanks for the time and everything. See you later Leo." She stood up and left. I was about to leave but Leo spoke.

"I know that you like Zola brother. We both know that. Now that she's here i'm sure that you'll do everything to have her. But let me inform you that i like her too and will also do my best to be with her. So brother, may the best man win?" He held his hand to me. I accepted it and smiled.

"Sure little bro, but i'm warning you, i wont go easy on you."

"You don't have to." He gave me a creepy smile and left.

"Sibling rivalry huh? Hope it wont ruin your good relationship as brothers." Uncle Ronald suddenly spoke. He just popped out from nowhere.

"I lost her once uncle, i wont let that happen again." I said with a determined smile.


Author's note: me here again! which side are you? Zogi or Zeo?

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