MRS RÓDRÍGUÉZ - EPISODE 13

The night was just too long in the cold silence for audrielle. She nodded about on her bed breathlessly. Her night was tensed.

It was a miracle on how she finally slept off.

She was woken up by the tiny bell in her room. She dimmed her eyes open, it wasn’t long before the maids came to her room to ready her.

She fixed herself a warm bathe while they waited to dress her.

She’s given the orders already, she’d bathe herself while they dress her.

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They dressed her in an uptight milky baggy gown. Staring at herself in the mirror, she felt different.

From where she stood, she could she the number of guests that trooped in.
They came in minicrowd. All dressed in festivity. The smiles on their faces not hidden. They looked happy. At least most.

The occasion should call for joy as supposed.
But something…. Something was missing in Audrielle. She doesn’t know what it is but she felt it.

She’s getting married to the Scottish prince today. Something she never dreamed of.

***********Moments later************

“You look ravishly Handsome son” lady Castel said to Antonio from the entrance.

Antonio stood by the window, he knows that.

“Everybody is waiting. You should get your bride now for the rites to be done”

That was the last thing his mother said before leaving.

Antonio sighed out.

He shouldn’t keep anyone waiting then. He just wants everything to be done with. No more , no less.

To him, getting married to whomever they choose for him won’t change a thing in his heart.

Her breathe hard before walking out.

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“Aren’t they beautiful?”

“Wow! The prince is always dreamy! Never knew he’d be this handsome in person”

“The bride looks too dull. The prince certainly deserves better.”

“Who would imagine a commoner in this position?”

“I wish I was th bride instead. I have dreamt so much of this day”

“Can’t wait to eat and merry for their sake. They make a well a lovely couple”

“she doesn’t deserve the prince..”

Alot of pleasant and nasty comments filtered into Audrielle’s ears as she barely paid attention to her dancesteps with the prince and the solemn music.

She kept Missing steps.
She was so nervous. The comments…. Most were heartbreaking. Her breathing was gradually becoming heavy and uneven.

” If you keep paying attention to side talks, you’ll end up on the ground” prince Antonio said almost in a whisper into her ears as they danced.

They were close to each other, so she heard him loud and clear.

“What?”
That was all she could mutter. She definitely knows what he’s talking about. He must have noticed her mood.

“Focus on the music”

Audrielle nodded yet again and did as he said.

She focused more on the music and her dancesteps till she started getting it right.

Soon, she felt better. The side talks Became indistinct in her head and all she could notice was just her, the prince and the solemn music they were dancing to.

They’ve gone halfway to the ceremony
Almost getting to the part they’d pronounce them as one.

Hearing the prince’s calm voice relaxed her.
She felt no longer nervous till the ceremony was over.

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“It’s the Prince’s wedding today. You didn’t attend, everyone seems to be present”

Mario, a friend to Lord Ashton said to him.

“I am grieving a great loss Mario. A loss I made with the Ródrígúéz. It hasn’t been easy” he lamented bitterly.

“Whatever it is my Lord, it’s their loss not yours. You had a better offer”

“No!” He objected. Shaking his head.
He got up from his seat..
“No. I don’t believe that. Lady Castel told me the bride in question had a greater offer. I think I’m the loser here”

Mario arched a brow, walking over to Lord Ashton’s side,

“What offer could be greater than your proposal? You have a better chance than anyone. There must be something they didn’t tell you”

“Exactly my point. ” Ashton nodded, smoking his pipe. He turned away from his friend.
Dragging his feet across the room, he took another sharp breathe.

“The lady in question has a greater offer. She brings hope and future to Scotland. She brings peace… Those were the words Lady Castel said to me. I still can’t decipher what she mean by hope and peace. We haven’t experienced war for many years. Why suddenly peace? Why hope?
They chose a blind offer to mine!”

Ashton sulked on his words, nursing his unseen wound.

“Mario…” He suddenly called.

“Yes my Lord?”

“I want a full detail on this mysterious bride. I want to know about her status, family, childhood and if at all any affluent than I am… If she’s from this nation and whose daughter. They power she holds as a lady and why she was chosen over me… I want a correct detail. I want to know why I lost myself this great opportunity” he scowled.

“If T-That’s all you wish to know my Lord. I’ll grant the necessary information.”

Mario bowed slightly before walking out of the room.

“What greater offer could she give that was any better than mine?… A blind hope? A blind peace??? I believe there’s more to this… There’s something crawling under their sleeves and I must find out”…

He vowed, clutching the Silver cup filled with fresh red wine in his Palm.

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Alex rolled out from the bed, covering herself with a thick blanket . She gazed down at tobert who laid asleep on the bed too.

It was a hot and pleasurable evening for the two.
Recently, she’s been making out with Tobert,- her dad’s supposed business client.

She recently discovered his random likes on women and she herself couldn’t resist his enticing body.

But that seemed to be out of the picture now.
She looked worried. It’s been almost a day since she sent a letter to the prince. Yet he hasn’t replied back.

She doesn’t understand why she feels something isn’t right somewhere.

He long stopped reaching out to her since he returned to his home town. And to think he also ignored her letter.

Maybe it’s high time she pays a visit for her lover. She has a feeling things have suddenly become different. .. and she isn’t ready to let go of someone like prince Antonio.

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The ceremony was finally over. She looked really Tired…. She didn’t wait to greet anyone. She’s just exhausted or maybe worried.

She quickly took a warm bathe After the tiring day, then changed into a light night gown and laid on the bed.

It’s a new room, a room made for the and the prince.

She felt really nervous. Really really nervous. He wasn’t back yet. But that seemed to be the least of her worries.

Her mind- Tonight , she’s getting laid by her husband.
It’s her wedding night and the marriage has to be consumated. It’s how it’s supposed to be.

The thought Alone scared her.

**

The door slowly opened, and audrielle shut her eyes tight. She needed no one to tell who it was.
His steps were faint.

She sensed him staring at her as she feigned sleep. She could feel his eyes crawling on her skin.

Then, after a while, he walked over to the other side of the bed and took it from his shirt.

Audrielle peeked with a half eye. She couldn’t resist the urge to do so.

She stared at his bare back and noticed how big and broad his body was. He is just so strong.

Soon, the prince walked into the inner room and made to shower.

Audrielle breath hard. She has never been this scared and nervous.

The splashing of water meant he was having his bath. And that sent cold chills down to her spine.

Her thought- he was getting ready for her.

The splashing of water soon seized. Audrielle quickly shut her eyes. Her heart beating so fast and loud that she thought the prince could hear it.

Antonio walked out with a towel strapped round his waist, he was dripping wet. .. he eyes fell back on the bed where audrielle laid, sleeping. He stared for a while before turning his gaze from her.

He changed into something simple.

He reached closer to the bed and audrielle felt his movements. His scent and warmth.

She had the urge to open her eyes cause she couldn’t wonder what the prince was up to.

Was it time? Was he ready to have her? Is he staring at her?
Those were the thoughts on her head… She felt so nervous.

Antonio moved away from the bed. His faint steps audrielle could hear.

The fading of his steps… Soon the small opening of the door before it was shut back.

Audrielle quickly opened her eyes from a fake sleep. She was staring at the empty room.

He’s gone.

The prince is gone.
He left her in the cold bed. He didn’t touch her??

Audrielle felt a bit relaxed.
Or was he coming back??? He certainly will Come back to take her.
At least, that’s what happen on wedding nights…

The thought of the prince coming back to the room made her shut back her eyes to a fake sleep…