Hey guys I know I say this about a lot of my chapters but I did really enjoy writing this one. So I hope you enjoy reading it, also I just wanted to add that I don't own the lyrics that were used in this chapter. Much love RSD xoxoxoxoxoxoxo.
After spending some time with the Abwaba's it was then suggested that we all go and freshen up before we went down for dinner; so Ben led me by the hand to my room. I knew that it wouldn't be long before the others were back and I knew that Evie would be eager to know how my time with Sultana Jasmine had went. So I knew before I got ready some girl time was needed; yes I felt like it went well but I still wanted to talk to Evie about it.
"Ben" I said as we both stood in front of my bedroom door; I had a gut feeling that something was wrong but I didn't know whether I was worrying over nothing.
"Yeah?" he answered as he wrapped his arms around my waist.
"Are you ok? You seem distracted" I noted as I wrapped my arms around his waist.
"Yeah" he repeated.
"I'm fine" I added.
"Just a lot of my mind" he advised.
"Care to share?" I asked slowly as I pulled one brow up at him.
"It's nothing you need to worry about" he said dismissively and I watched as a smirk started to spread across his face.
"Why are you smirking at me?" I asked cautiously.
"I'm just laughing at you" he noted.
"Calling me Mr Cuddles" he muttered as he brushed his nose against mine.
"Well that is what I call you" I answered smugly.
"Maybe just in bed" I added and I watched as a dark glint entered his eyes.
"But you are always going to be my cuddly Beast" I said as I tightened my arms around his waist and pulled him closer to me.
"Always" he said happily before he pressed a brief kiss against my lips.
"And you will always be my cuddly Dragon" he purred.
"That better not get out" I warned him.
"It won't baby, I promise" he promised sincerely.
"Well I'm going to go and get ready" I advised before I pressed a kiss against his lips.
"Try and stay out of trouble" I mock warned him as I stepped away from him.
"I'll try" he chuckled.
"You better" I teased as I opened my bedroom door and closed it behind me. I slid my phone onto the side and decided that I should probably go and get sorted now; so I walked into my bathroom however I felt something drop on my head slowly before the room went dark and I felt a pain in my head.
"What on the Isle?" I asked and I tried to take a step forward but I slipped and I fell backward and my head was flung backwards and I hit the doorframe.
"OW!" I shouted out and I pushed whatever was on my head up slightly and I noticed that it was a metal bucket; at least it was able to protect my head somewhat from my second head injury but it still hurt and I noticed that my forehead was now bleeding.
"Grr!" I growled and I noticed what I had just slipped on. I was now lying in a large pile of bright neon green slime; so to say my teal slim line dress was ruined was an understatement!Evie was going to kill me! It was covered in slime and in the movement of falling onto the floor I had ripped the back of it.
A thought then hit me - this was why Ben was smirking at me. He knew that this was going to happen; well two can play at this game Adams!
"Ben!" I shouted and I heard him go quiet in his room.
"BEN!" I roared.
"Aha?" he asked nervously.
"GET IN HERE NOW!" I roared. I couldn't believe he would do this to me when we were on tour; I had to be downstairs for a certain time - this was obviously going to make me late!
"Why?" he asked nervously.
"What's wrong?" he questioned.
"You know what?" I spat and I watched as both Ben and Az walked cautiously into my room from the conjoining door and when their eyes landed on me they both started to laugh.
"Let me guess-" I spat.
"Both of you?" I rationalised as I glared at them.
"Yes!" they shrieked together and I watched as they both held their ribcages to try and contend with their current laughing fit.
"Eeee Mal!" Az laughed.
"I can't breathe!" Ben laughed.
"You two are just a bunch of chi-" I started as I tried to get up however I slipped again but this time my right foot caught the doorframe and I landed back onto the floor with an almighty thud.
"OW!" I shouted in pain and I started to cup my foot with both of my hands.
"Mal are you ok?" Ben asked as he stopped laughing.
"Do I look ok?" I snapped and I watched as his face dropped.
"Great!" I exclaimed.
"I've ripped my dress, I'm covered in slime-" I started but stopped when Ben and Az started to laugh at me again.
"Now I have a head and ankle injury" I stated as I took a couple of breaths to contend with the pain.
"What?" Ben asked as he suddenly stopped laughing.
"Look Ben" I asked and I lifted the bucket up so he could see that my head was now bleeding.
"I also have banged the back of my head as well" I said spitefully.
"Mal" Ben said as his face dropped.
"Don't Ben!" I snapped as he tried to step closer to me.
"Just don't" I warned him as I put one hand up to stop him.
"Just go away!" I growled. I watched as my bedroom door opened and Belle, Adam, Sultan Aladdin and Sultana Jasmine walked into my room.
"We heard shouting" Belle advised and when their eyes landed on me they all gasped.
"Benjamin Adams!" Belle and Adam snapped together.
"Azis Abwaba!" Sultan Aladdin and Sultana Jasmine snapped also. I attempted to get up however I failed as I swung back again and my head collided with the doorframe again; everyone gasped in the room and I had an idea. If Ben and Az wanted to prank me; then I would play a little game with them.
"Mal" I heard Ben say as I pretended to be unconscious.
"Mal?" I heard Ben repeat as he started to panic. I heard him slowly and carefully walk towards me and I felt him pull the bucket from my head and he flung it to one side. I felt his knees behind my back and he started to give my shoulders a gentle shake.
"I think she's knocked out" Ben said sadly.
"MAL!" he shouted as he gave my shoulders another shake.
"Mal please wake up" he begged.
"What have we done Az?" he asked sadly.
"I can't believe you two!" Belle snapped.
"We thought it was funny" I heard Az reply.
"Well it looks it!" Sultana Jasmine snapped at her son. Ben rolled me onto my back and I thought enough was enough; Ben was where I needed him and I was going to get him back. I snapped my eyes open and I glared at him and before he could say or do anything I pulled him down and I started to wrestle with him.
"Mal I'm getting covered in slime" Ben whined as I managed to get him onto his back.
"So!" I snapped.
"If I am" I laughed.
"You are" I stated as I started to wipe slime on his face.
"Oh come here you" Ben laughed and he quickly span me around and straddled me and we continued to wrestle until Ben was able to grab both of my wrists.
"Are you going to stop?" he asked and I had to resist the urge to laugh at the amount of slime I had managed to cover him in.
"Are you?" I snapped back as I wriggled underneath him.
"No" he sniggered.
"Well then" I answered cheekily.
"Why should I?" I said and we stopped wrestling against each other and we smirked at each other. I then looked at Az and I noticed that a large grin spread across his face.
"Oh and Az-" I sang.
"What?" he asked and I watched as his face dropped.
"You're for it as well" I warned.
"Consider me scared" he chuckled.
"Good!" I spat. I started to feel my ankle ache again and I winced and I looked up at Ben.
"Ben" I said as I tried to contend with the pain.
"Aha" he replied.
"Can you get up from me please?" I asked.
"My foot and leg is still hurting" I advised.
"Oh sorry" he replied and he started to get up from me; however I was suddenly felt playful so I quickly span me and Ben around and pinned him onto the floor by placing both of his wrists above his head.
"I win!" I said smugly.
"Hmph!" Ben puffed.
"FYI E is going to kill the both of you" I warned.
"Why would I do th-" I heard a voice start and I looked over and watched as Evie, Jay, Carlos, Jane, Lonnie and Doug all walked into my room.
"Mal" Evie said slowly as her eyes widened.
"Please tell me you haven't?" she asked sadly as I watched her eyes roamed over my once perfect dress.
"I didn't rip it!" I exclaimed quickly hoping that this would defend me.
"These two knuckleheads did" I said as I nodded at Ben and Az.
"Hey!" Ben and Az said together as their faces dropped.
"Right let's get you changed" Evie said as she threw her shopping bags onto one of the couches in my room.
"It's a good thing we brought a few spares" she added.
"Yeah" I advised.
"But I have a problem" I stated as I pursed my lips together.
"Which is?" Belle asked.
"I can't get up Belle" I answered.
"Why not?" she asked as she pulled one brow up in confusion.
"I've tried twice; I just keep injuring myself" I explained.
"Well crawl towards me" Az said as he offered me his right hand.
"Ok" I said as I climbed off Ben and I started to slowly and painfully crawl towards Az. When I was nearly at Az I decided that I didn't want to let Az off the hook either so as I slid my hand into Az's I pretended to fall and I pulled Az into the large pile of green slime.
"MAL!" Az shouted.
"That was on purpose" he accused as he tried to shake some slime from him.
"Yes" I laughed as I stood up and slowly limped away from them.
"I'm not a total damsel you know" I sang.
"Ben I need to get changed in your bathroom; I can't go near mine now" I advised as I turned and I watched him try to awkwardly stand up.
"Ok" he replied.
"E can you come and help me please?" I asked as I looked over to her.
"Of course" she said and she stepped next to me.
"Ben and Az will clean this up" Sultan Aladdin advised.
"Will we?" Az asked incredulously.
"Yes you will Aziz!" Sultana Jasmine snapped.
"You don't do this to our guests" she quickly added.
"It was a joke" Az replied.
"Yes" Sultan Aladdin replied.
"But you will still clean things up" he finished.
"Now!" he snapped.
"Yes Father" Az said as he looked down. Me and Evie then turned and started to head towards the door so we could walk the long way around to Ben's room - hoping that it wouldn't take very long to get this slime out of my hair.
After me and Evie had managed to get the slime out of my hair in Ben's bathroom sink; she then left me to go and get in the shower. I heard her exchange words with Ben as she took my now ripped and slimed dress away so she could clean and repair it which made me chuckle. After I got out the shower I had to walk slowly as my right ankle still ached and felt weak when I put weight on it. I could kill the both of them; trust this to happen when I was on tour - which I needed to be on my feet for the best part of it!
I looked in the mirror and glanced at the wound that was on the right hand side of my forehead; I didn't know what to do - do I heal it magically or let it heal itself? I know that Aladdin, Jasmine and Aziz were family friends but I don't know whether they knew that I could or would appreciate me using magic. I shook my head before I wrapped one of Ben's towels around my hair and I tucked it up so my hair was now tucked away. I heard someone chuckle and I looked over to see Ben standing there with nothing on apart from one of my towels wrapped around his waist.
"Ben!" I exclaimed.
"What?" he asked confused as he walked towards me.
"We have nothing on" I reminded him as I pointed at the towels that were currently wrapped around us.
"If someone comes in here-" I started.
"They won't" Ben said dismissively cutting me off.
"All doors are locked" he advised.
"Still" I said as I looked back into the mirror.
"Are you still annoyed with me?" Ben asked as he stood next to me.
"A little but it will pass" I advised.
"I'm just more concerned about my injuries" I added as I pursed my lips together.
"Mal I never meant for you to get hurt" Ben said sadly and I watched in the mirror that he was now pouting at me.
"I know" I said as I looked up at him.
"You never do" I advised before I looked back into the mirror and I started to prod my head injury.
"What is that supposed to mean?" Ben asked.
"Well we never intend to hurt each other, I didn't mean anything by it Ben" I said as I looked back up at him.
"Oh ok" he started and I watched as his eyes widened.
"It sounded like you might" he stated.
"No" I advised.
"But you are still for it" I warned as I looked up at him and smirked.
"Hmm" I said as I looked him up and down.
"What?" he enquired.
"I can't do anything too over the top; we are around people" I said thinking out loud.
"Yeah" he agreed.
"I'll have to see what I come up with" I finished.
"Any ideas so far?" he cheekily asked.
"Good try Ben" I chuckled.
"Like I would tell you" I stated as I threw one more look in the mirror.
"Anyway-" I started.
"I'm done in here" I advised him as I looked up at him and smiled.
"I'm guessing you've used my bathroom after cleaning up" I laughed.
"Yep" he chuckled.
"You boy" I chuckled as I limped around Ben; I felt playful and an idea came to me.
"Oh and Ben" I sang.
"Yes?" he asked as he looked down at me.
"Think fast" I advised with a grin.
"What?" he asked and I quickly pulled his towel and it came free. I heard him gasp and I giggled as I ran into my room with it.
"You girl!" I heard Ben laugh as he chased after me. Due to my ankle injury it didn't take him very long to catch me and I felt his arms around my waist; I giggled at him as he picked me up and he threw me down onto my bed.
"Let me make it up to you?" he suggested as he started to crawl onto my bed.
"Ok" I said happily.
"But go and put some boxers on first" I advised.
"Just in case someone knocks on the door" I quickly added.
"Ok" Ben said happily and he jumped from my bed and quickly ran from my room. I quickly got up and pulled my sleep vest and shorts on and I sat back down onto my bed. I pulled my towel off and shook my hair and I grinned when I noticed that Ben was now walking towards me. I threw my towel to the floor as Ben started to crawl slowly and seductively onto my bed with nothing more on than his sleep shorts and boxers.
"So how do you intend to make it up to me?" I flirted as me and Ben lay down, rolled onto our sides and looked at each other.
"Let me start with this" Ben advised as we wrapped our arms around each other. It wasn't very long before our lips found each other's and we both fell into a long and loving make out session that neither of us wanted to end.
After me and Ben finished making out we then unwillingly untangled ourselves from each other so we could go and get ready; after we had finished getting ready me and Ben then made our way downstairs to meet the others. Throughout the meal everyone asked how I was (as I had forgot to magically remove my wound on my head) I quickly dismissed their concern however both Ben and Az stated that felt very remorseful.
When we had finished our meal Sultan Aladdin then proudly declared that they had arranged a surprise for our visit; we all eagerly asked what it was but all of the Abwaba's reminded tight lipped. We were then all led to our limousines and chatted aimlessly as we travelled back to King George Town; after I had stepped out of our limousine I gasped as my eyes widened. A stage had been placed in front of the King George Park; and there was a viewing stand which I could only assume was for us. The public and the press were tucked behind metal barriers and they erupted into cheering when we started to make our way to the viewing stand.
"What is all this?" Ben asked as Sultan Aladdin, Sultana Jasmine and Prince Az walked in front of us as we walked towards our seats.
"Your surprise your Majesty" Sultan Aladdin advised.
"Please take a seat and enjoy" he said happily as he continued to walk forward and stepped into a white tent next to the viewing stand.
"Az?" Ben asked after we had all sat down.
"My lips are sealed" he stated and he followed his mother into the tent after his father.
"What is going on?" I asked.
"I have no idea" Ben asked as he wrapped his left arm around my shoulders and I rested my head against his shoulder. I slid my hand onto Ben's thigh and Ben reached over and took my right hand in his right and he pressed a kiss to the back of my hand. I looked at him and smiled at him and I pressed a kiss against his lips; again we saw flashes that told us that our photo was being taken but me and Ben was past carrying. We then watched as Az left the stage dressed into a smart white suit and red turban, he quickly winked at us before he stepped onto the stage and the crowd started to roar.
"Hello people of East Riding!" Az roared into his mic and the crowd cheered loudly.
"Welcome to our surprise for our guests of honour" he added and he gestured towards us all and we waved and smiled at the crowd.
"We are so glad that you have given us the time to show you what East Riding has to offer; even though you have spent quite a lot of time here in the past; maybe not as much as your consort and her family" Az said sincerely as he smiled.
"But as a thank you for your time we have prepared a little something for you" he advised.
"We all hope you enjoy it" he said as he nodded towards us.
"So without further ado!" he called as he looked back at the crowd.
"Would you welcome to the stage, my parents-" he continued.
"Sultan Aladdin and Sultana Jasmine Abwaba of East Riding!" he roared and the crowd cheered as Sultan Aladdin and Sultana Jasmine left the tent and quickly walked onto the stage. Sultan Aladdin was dressed in similar robes to Az; but Sultana Jasmine had changed into a white flowing gown that complemented her silver tiara beautifully. As they walked onto the stage the crowd roared and Az quickly left the stage and dropped into the seat on the other side of Ben.
"Hello everyone!" Sultan Aladdin greeted the crowd and they cheered.
"Thank you for joining us this evening!" Sultana Jasmine called as she waved at the public.
"If you know the words please sing along" she said as a slow but very familiar piece of music started to play.
"I can show you the world-" Sultan Aladdin started proudly as the crowd started to sing along with him.
"Shining, shimmering, splendid, tell me princess-" he said as he wrapped his arm around Sultana Jasmine's waist and they started to rock together slowly.
"Now when did you last let your heart decide?" he asked as he stared down lovingly at her.
"This is amazing Az" I said happily as I looked at Az.
"Thank you" he replied happily.
"My parents wanted to do something for you guys" he quickly added and we all turned to watch Sultan Aladdin spin Sultana Jasmine around and when she span around slowly so you could see her beautiful dress flow in the wind.
"I can open your eyes, take you wonder by wonder. Over, sideways and under, on a magic carpet ride" Sultan Aladdin sang proudly.
"A whole new world" he continued as he stepped behind Sultana Jasmine and they both rocked together slowly as they looked at each other lovingly.
"A new fantastic point of view, no one to tell us no. Or where to go, or say we're only dreaming" he said as he slid his hand into Sultana Jasmine's and span her around and towards the front of the stage.
"A whole new world-" Sultana Jasmine started to sing happily.
"A dazzling place I never knew" she continued as she started to wave to the crowd again which made them to start to wave back at her.
"But when I'm way up here, it's crystal clear. That now I'm in a whole new world with you" Jasmine sang as she rocked on her feet.
""Did you not want to join in?" Ben teased Az.
"No" he quickly replied.
"That's my parent's song" he stated.
"It would be weird" he said as he pulled a funny face which made both me and Ben chuckle.
"Now I'm in a whole new world with you" we heard Sultan Aladdin sing which directed our attention back to him.
"Unbelievable sights-" Sultana Jasmine sang as she slid her hand back into her husband's.
"Indescribable feeling, soaring, tumbling, freewheeling. Through an endless diamond sky" she sang as she looked up lovingly at Sultan Aladdin.
"A whole new world!" she continued.
"Don't you dare close your eyes" Sultan Aladdin quickly added with a toothy grin.
"A hundred thousand things to see" Sultana Jasmine sang.
"Hold your breath, it gets better" Sultan Aladdin added as he dropped his wife's hand and gestured towards the crowd and they cheered.
"I'm like a shooting star, I've come so far, I can't go back to where I used to be" Sultana Jasmine sang as she walked towards the crowd. I saw flashes in the crowd which told me that they were taking photos and filming their performance and I couldn't help but smile at this. Sultan Aladdin and Sultana Jasmine were well respected and loved by their people and it was obvious to see.
"A whole new world" Sultan Aladdin sang.
"Every turn a surprise" Sultana Jasmine harmonised.
"With new horizons to pursue" Sultan Aladdin continued.
"Every moment, red letter" Sultana Jasmine added.
"I'll chase them anywhere, there's time to spare. Let me share this whole new world with you" they both sang together as they turned and faced each other.
"A whole new world" Sultan Aladdin sang lovingly.
"A whole new world" Sultana Jasmine repeated.
"That's where we'll be" Sultan Aladdin sang as he stepped closer to his wife and he slid his left hand into her right.
"That's where we'll be" Sultana Jasmine repeated again.
"A thrilling change" Sultan Aladdin continued.
"A wondrous place" Sultana Jasmine added.
"For you and me..." they both finished together and they looked at the crowd. It went quiet for a couple of seconds before the square erupted into cheering and applause. We all then heard a loud thud and then a wush and a loud bang as red and gold fireworks lit up the sky. I then snuggled into Ben as we watched as multi-coloured fireworks continued to light up the sky. I turned and looked at Ben and he turned and grinned at me. I pressed a brief kiss against his lips and when we broke apart we then returned to enjoying the rest of our night with our close friends and family.
Meanwhile...
Maleficent heard a voice in Bargain Castle and it made the hair on the back of her neck stand on end - who on Lucifer would dare enter her evil dwellings?
"GO AWAY!" she roared hoping that this would instil fear into her intruder.
"That's not very nice" she heard a cold but smug voice say. Her head snapped around just in time to see Jafar slowly step into the room.
"AM I MEANT TO BE BE?" she roared as she stood up.
"Now what to do I this displeasure!" she snarled as she watched as Jafar leant against the doorframe and crossed his arms over his chest.
"I just wandered up here-" he started.
"For all I knew you could be dead; we don't see you lording it over the Market Place!" he spat.
"But saying that-" he added as he let a devilish grin spread across his face.
"You have lost all the fear of the Isle" he teased.
"SILENCE!" she roared which made Jafar take a step back.
"I have not lost the fear!" she shouted as she took a step towards him.
"I can still see it in your eyes" she said smugly as she watched as he looked panic-stricken.
"And what you need to remember Jafar!" she snapped as she took another step towards him.
"Is that it isn't just my daughter!" she said as she spat on the floor after she said the word 'daughter'.
"That is a traitor to her heritage. It is your scumbag of a son as well!" she mocked.
"Looks like he is best friends with that infernal genie and Aladdin" she mocked and she grinned when she saw that Jafar looked uncomfortable with this information.
"You must be very proud" she mocked again.
"Now get out of my sight! She shouted.
"NOW!" she roared as she glared at Jafar. They both stared at each other for a couple of seconds before Jafar sighed in defeat before he turned to leave. Maleficent on the other hand turned and threw herself back onto the old, dusty, leather cracked and dark purple couch still fuming that he would even dare to come to see her to try and rile her up.