THE LOST PRINCE RETURN FOR VENGANCE

Chapter 9 Out of the dark.

Though it wasn't an easy task to make Scandious accept the fact he's the Crown Prince.

With the help of Mr. Zack who kept telling Scandious to think about it daily, stating he will see reasons to believe is the truth

"Why is it you they are after"?

"Can't you ask yourself how they locate our house, can you remember the movements Benedith heard a few days ago which we overlooked and called her"?.

They're doing all this because you're the Crown Prince who survived their attack, and they will stop at nothing till you're dead.

If you're not someone important they won't come after your life, these are things you should think about before concluding except if you want to die untimely.

"Do you think you would've been alive if not for that young man who came to your rescue"?

I've thought about it as an adult and I found out you're the person he said you are.

I saw the picture of the Crown Prince, to be honest, there's no difference between you two. Both the height and the complexion though you're dark now because of some constancies, the body build, the facial resemblance, etc, my dear there's no reason to deny the open truth.

What you need to do is to learn some fighting skills to protect yourself, before taking any other step and for your safety.

"You're my son and I can't deceive you".

I know is hard to believe but accept it the way you saw it.

"They must have a solid reason for trying to kill you and still fighting to kill you despite the fact you know nothing about them".

Is better to encourage yourself and fight as the man you are, don't allow them to win this battle.

"Your opportune to have people who love and cherish you no matter what the case may be".

At least your best friend is here who will guide you in certain things till you regain your memory, which you should be grateful for.

"Why I Scandious asked slowly facing down".

Don't take it to heart you have us who will stand by you, I know justice must prevail that's what am sure of Mr. Zack consoled Scandious who looks sorrowfully.

You are lucky to have a good friend like Thaius and getting a family who cherishes you, together we will fight and win, just be careful with your moves by now am sure it has spread everywhere you are alive which your enemy won't ease till they get you out of the picture Mr. Zack advised, holding his hand.

"Thanks, Dad, I appreciate meeting you in my life".

I will do as you've said. I will learn different fighting skills and visit places that will help me to regain my memory.

Though it'sheart'so to believe is me, I will accept it for now and see a way I can figure it out myself.

Thanks, Dad for your concern and advice, I will adhere to them all he said and hugged him tightly.

"The king decided to take a walk at the palace knowing his legs needs the exercise".

walking quietly, the King overheard the Queen's palace maid gossiping with her colleague on how evil the Queen is, to the extent of harming the Crown Prince, though he's not her biological child by marriage he is, and she even went to the extent of hiring high-killers to kill him for the second time.

What did you think is her reason for doing all this? the second maid whispered to her friend.

"I heard she wants her son to take over the throne knowing he can't succeed if the Crown prince is alive, she wants to eliminate him by all miss, but to her surprise, he fought them with his friends who helped him".

"I heard he "has grown so tall, more handsome and strong," the maid said hugging herself with her eyes closed".

You have done enough, stop hugging yourself and daydreaming, you don't have a chance with him nor qualify to love him the other maid emphasizes,

You're too ugly with your tiny leg which am sure he will not look at your side nor notice you no matter how hard you try, so stop this madness she advised him getting a hard glare from the other maid.

Must you tell me that at the face she asked? why not, truth is always bitter but you have to live with it.

"Can't you see am more beautiful than you, is me he will choose not you the other maid said confidently to the Queen's maid".

Wake up, no one will marry an old maid like you the queen maid said, am I the one you are talking to in that manner the second maid asked ready to fight her.

The king slowly left his chamber after getting the information he wants. soo my instincts were right he thought heading to his room.

My king you look troubled? care to share it with me?, problem shared is solved Thaius said to the King who looks restless.

I find out it was the Queen(my wife) and my brother who planned the incident years back, she even made me sign to coronate my second son which I can't go back on my words.

Coronating Prince Xavier will cause a big problem between them I don't want him to state his mind sighing consecutively regretting his action.

Why did you sign the papers knowing the implication Thaius asked. the king swallowed his saliva facing the floor, and after a long silence, he shook his head.

"Is a long story he muttered slowly, I have killed myself with my bare hands he added looking pitiful, how is my son he asked Thaius?".

"He's fine" Thaius who understand how the king feels answered knowing how hard it is on finding out your enemy is among the people you cherish dearly.

After speaking with the king he stood up ready to his leave, the Queen saw him from the place she was standing an ordered her guard to bring him to her.

Greetings my queen he greeted bowing his head. I was told you sent for me he asked.

you can have your seat the queen replied not replying to his question

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I have been seeing you at the palace meeting the king, mind if you share it with me I might be of help she asked watching his countenance, feel free to tell me anything, is a good queen who wants the best for her subjects and my responsibility is to give you my listening ear she added sipping from her glass of juice.

Nothing happened I came..he was interrupted by the king who stepped in unannounced.

"Leave us he ordered his guards".

Is that how you behave young man?, walking around the whole palace or does this look Like your house? , next time this repeat itself you will be severely punished and mark my words. "Nobody will be able to save you" from me he informed Thaius with authority.

I sent for him the queen interfere,

for what reason? or are you monitoring me?, next time you try such a thing I will punish you not minding if you are the Queen he said pointing his finger at her, The Queen became scared seeing him that angry because she haven't seen him this angry before.

"Make sure this doesn't repeat itself," he said taking a glance at Thaius before walking away".

Immediately Thaius stood up and left.

Releasing a deep breath, he stopped walking and thought of what would have been his fate, he was thinking of what to tell the queen not until the king walked in and saved him, though he shouted at him which is not his concern now, seeing how helpless he was earlier still baffles him.

"Who knows what she would have done on hearing the unexpected answer because there's no way am telling her the truth Thaius said still breathing fast".

Entering the compound he saw the Prince sitting at a corner looking like someone who has been waiting for a long time, welcome he said which took Thaius unawares.

Let's talk he said shifting for him to sit down beside him.

"Go ahead Thaius replied sitting down," I must appreciate you for standing by me all this while, I know I treated you badly at our first meeting when you mistakenly hit me he said and chuckled, am happy knowing how close you are to me and how faithful you have been, please forgive my ill manners he said looking remorseful.

Please I thought you were a mad man I happens to be his victim, please forgive me he said going on his knees.

Don't do that, do you want me to be beheaded? You, you're the Crown Prince who has the power to kill at any given time.

Your words move the heart, only the sound of your voice people shiver, if people see you this way what do you think will be my date, they will kill me Thaius started going to his knees.

"Wow! This is more serious than I thought".

So I have that much authority? I don't know if a day like this will come in my life.

Get up, don't kneel again we are friends now, let's keep the bond strong he voiced out they laughed out loud.

Now am happy having my only friend back to me safe and sound Thaius said happily.

Were you expecting me to be abnormal Berri? Scandious asked looking at Thaius playfully, I didn't say that Thaius replied smiling.

I can see you guys are having your time gisting while being stuck in the kitchen preparing your meal as your maid Benedict said to them, your not tasting my food except if you bribe me with money she voiced out.

Don't forget my food tastes sweet which you are aware of Scandious, better don't throw this golden opportunity she concluded waiting for their response.

Wait for the money Scandious said walking away which Thaius followed leaving her standing. Did they just walk out on me she asked running after them, come back here she shouted while running.

Entering the room she Saw them enjoying their meal, who told you to touch my food she asked like an angry lion walking towards them.

Leave them to enjoy this thing you cooked in the name of food, is not even sweet the father said causing her to be more angry.

"What"!, she shouted, Dad how can you say such a thing to me, are you, not the one who always testifies on how sweet my food is? don't worry I won't cook next time she said gloomily walking to her seat and sitting down.

Am off to my room she said glaring at Scandious a Thaius who kept laughing at her, eat to your satisfaction she added waking Hashly in her room angry at Scandious and Thaius.

When are you coming back the queen asked over the phone?, are you missing me the receiver replied jokingly?, answer me when are you coming back, the palace is boring without you the Queen said ignoring him, I will be back tomorrow morning he replied a disconnect the call.

I can't wait to see my son the Queen said in a low tone.

Being Thaius idea, Scandious followed him to the supermarket since they have run out of things in the house like milk, sugar, etc. He's the type that likes staying at home but Thaius kept pleading with him to follow him to buy the things that have finished in the house.

Having no other choice he managed to prepare which Thaius brought out the clothes for him to choose from, remember's supermarket we're going not the fashion parade he reminded Thaius.

After paying for the things they bought, Scandious and Thaius took their payment invoice heading out of the classic supermarket which is known as the "mall for the rich" There they meet Scarlett who is with her friend.

Scandious, she called walking to meet him, "Who brought you here, and who borrowed you these clothes you're putting on Scarlett asked surprised on seeing him in such a wealthy environment.

Not getting a reply from Scandious she laughed out loud.

My Father wants you to stay with us since you have nowhere to go she said trying to touch him, Thaius held her hand immediately causing her to stare at him.

Are you his new master? don't worry my father will give you any amount you want, just bring him to our house, and is settled she informed Thaius.

I will let this slide for a reason, next time you talk to him in that manner you will have yourself to blame Thaius stated, making sure she understands him clearly.

"Her eyes suddenly saw a card"

She cleaned her eyes with her hand towel but still, she's seeing something which looks like a card, not only a card but a black card which is rare to see this day.

Whose black card is that? she asked staring at the black card Scandious is holding.

Is mine, do you want it Scandious asked her but got no reply. You can have it he said, showing her two different cards, seeing it Scarlett fainted immediately.