Chapter 14: The return of a queen
It was midnight in Enchancia, restless knowing his mother was arriving in a few hours James couldn't sleep. He got out of bed, walked over to the double door balcony. He quietly opens the doors and walks out. Once outside, He lets out a loud sigh. He begins questioning his mother intentions for coming to Enchancia. He and Amber were twenty-one after all and according to his father, the custody agreement ended when he and his sister turn eighteen which was three years prior. Was she waiting for us to initiate the new relationship with her? he asked himself. Very unlikely. he thought. What did Amber say to convince her to come? he continued thinking. Then came a touch on the shoulder which causes him to jump. When he saw the person who touched him, he quickly relaxed and a smile came across his face.
"Why are you out here again, James?" asked Sofia. "No reason, Sof," he responds. "Oh yes there is, its because you're worried about your mother. James, this isn't healthy. You haven't slept since Amber gave you that letter. Every day since then you've become more and more anxious. As a result, you've let your temper get the better of you and you're sleep deprived. James, please get some rest before your mother arrives. She said out of breath. "Sof, I'm fine. I promise," he yelled. "No. you're not James. I see the dark circle under your eyes," she argues. " This isn't you! Please let me know what's wrong." she cries as well."Sof, you can't empathize with me. You've haven't been through what I have." he replies sadly. "James, I may not have gone through what you have but, I can be the shoulder you lean on in times of trouble," she says. "You're right, Sof," he replied. "Will you please tell me what's bothering you?" she asked. "I guess it time I tell someone the truth," he says. "What?" she said shocked. "I never told anyone what happened between me and my mother," he admits. "Really, James why?" she says concerned. "I'm kind of embarrassed and ashamed of what really happened," he says. "Is it that bad?" she asked. "To me it is but I am unsure how you'll interpret the situation," he said optimistically. "Alright, tell me," she says.
"Well...Like dad said my mother was a bit demanding. She was very abusive particularly towards me. She expected so much from me as a toddler. Every time I would disappoint her, she would say "I will do everything in my power to make sure you don't become king if you don't learn to be more like your sister." I usually got push down the stairs by her which caused me to break a few bones as a toddler or she would punch me in the face or she would break some of the vases or dishes and blame me. That's why dad say I had tantrums but, I never had one in my life. My mom sure did when I would make her mad. As a punishment, she would give me an examination in my room. During these examinations, she would ask me to remove my clothes. I would always say, " never asks me to do that." Her response would be "I'm telling you to do it, so do it now! I remember her making all sorts of noises while I did this. After I was undress, she would feel my body. Eventually making her way towards my penis, she enjoyed touching it and doing some weird things with it. I was always worried someone would find us doing this. One day it happened, Dad found us. I was terrified when he saw us. Mom decided to take things up and notch that day and sit on my penis. When dad came into my room, he saw her sitting on my penis. He flipped his crown. Immediately he threw me a blanket and told Baileywick to help me get cleaned up. While also screaming for the guards to come to get her from my room. After that day, I never saw or heard from my mom again until this week." He said ashamed.
"James, I don't know what to say, but I'll start with I'm extremely sorry your mother did those things to you," she said in tears. "Sof, I'm sorry for all the times I pushed you to have sex with me. I only did it because I need to release all the pinup embarrassment and frustrated from what my mother did to me as a toddler. I thought if I used those same tactics on you, she used on me then you would finally break down and have sex with me. Clearly, You know better than to do that and waited until we were both in the right frame of mind to get physical with each other." He said "James, I feel you should tell Dad the truth about what happened between you and your mother. I forgave you already for that situation James, you don't have to keep apologizing for it. Look, you are six months away from being a dad to two wonderful children." she replies. "I know Sof and thanks but I feel it will only make Dad more upset with my mother and he'll forbid her from coming to visit," he responds. "You know the safe house is sounding like a good option if things escalate out of control. she says. "Oh, now you're agreeing with me. At least we have a backup plan for next few days if needed," he said. "Let's get some sleep shall we?" she says. "Indeed, we shall," he replies. Once in bed, James held Sofia tightly knowing they would do anything for each other even if it meant sacrificing their own life.
It was almost time for breakfast, everyone except James and Sofia was awake and getting ready for the day. Chef Andrè was preparing delicious and healthy breakfast for the royal family. Breakfast was fresh berries, yogurt, granola, whole wheat toast, egg whites, and a green protein smoothie. Baileywick was making his morning rounds in the castle. Since they were expecting a visitor today, he double checked the castle to make sure everything was tidy and neat. Afterward, he made his way to the royal bedrooms to inform the family breakfast was being served in the dining room. He knocked on Amber's door. She opens the door. She asked, "Has Dustin arrived?" "Good morning, Princess Amber. To my knowledge, he hasn't arrived, but breakfast is ready in the dining room," he responds. "Thank you Baileywick," she says. Next, he knocked on James and Sofia's door but no one answered the door. He quietly opened the door. Since he saw they were still sleeping, he decided he'll bring breakfast to their room. He knew better than to wake up them or else he'll have to deal with an angry James. Finally, he arrived at Roland and Miranda's door. Roland answered the door to allow him in. He told them about breakfast, James and Sofia still being asleep, Amber making her way to the dining room to eat, and castle being in tiptop shape for their visitor. "Thank you, Baileywick," they said. "My pleasure your majesties. Excuse me while I go check on Dustin's whereabouts."
A royal coach flew into view of the royals. Everyone anxiously stood to wait for the coach to land in the courtyard. Soon an almost pure white coach land, out step a woman in her mid to later thirties. At the sight of this woman, James was boiling with rage, Amber screeched with joy, Roland jaw hung open, and Miranda and Sofia curtsied which was royal protocol when a royal visitor arrived at the castle. Balieywick announced, " Former Queen Aries of Enchancia and Princess of Dia. "Wait, Aries?" said Miranda shooked.
Hey readers, Hope you enjoyed this chapter. We are finding out so much about everyone before the marriage of Roland and Miranda. I bet you can't wait to learn more. More chapters to come soon I promise.