Chapter 25 - Jealous

Francis woke up from his sleep. He was feeling strange, he didn't inderstand why recently he seemed to falling asleep like a mad man. And the worse part was that he doesn't even remember how he fell asleep in the first place. He got up from the bed and got himself ready and exited the room and went towards the courtyard.

He took a short walk around and took deep breaths to calm his worried heart. He watched the area and saw busy soldiers running left and right for reasons that he had no idea of.

He thought of paying the Queen a visit before going to see his mother later on in the night. He turned around and bumped into someone.

"So..sorry," he said glancing up to meet Olivia's kind smile. He moved back a little from her and stared at her from a distance.

"It's alright Francis. The fault was mine as I was not looking where I was headed," she said surprising Francis.

"It was my fault too, that is why I apologised," he said not sure what to do about the change in attitude of the princess.

"Don't you have anything else to say to me other than an apology?" she asked and his brows knitted wondering what more he should say. "It's okay. You are new to the palace so it is expected that you don't know. Today is my birthday and there is going to be a four day feast of activities in the palace to celebrate it," she explained.

"Happy birthday to you princess," Francis said feeling happy for her.

"Don't think that I won't expect a gift from you later on. For now just follow me," she said and walked away. Francis obediently followed behind her curious as to where he was being led to. They walked out of the courtyard towards a hallway Francis didn't recognise. He had never been to this side of the palace before and was awed by the beauty of it.

He was caught up in his thoughts that he didn't notice that Alexander was walking in the opposite them and was soon meeting them.

"Happy Birthday darling," Alexander said taking Olivia into his arms and giving her a hug. Francis cane out if his thoughts and watched the two of them hug each other. He felt bitter at the sight in front of him so he looked away.

"Thank you so much. You know I wanted you to be the first one to wish me on my birthday like you do every year but today someone else had that honor," she said and Alexander glanced at her in surprise.

"And who is it that dared to steal my right. Tell me who they are and see how I punish them," he asked her in a teasing manner.

"It is none other than your darling Francis," she replied happily.

Alexander looked up to gaze at Francis he smiled at the male but the male seemed not to be in good mood.

"Is that so. Then I definitely have to punish him, " he said and made his way over to Francis.

"I...," Francis began but stopped as Alexander kissed him on his cheek and walked back to Olivia.

"Tell me, what do you want for your birthday dear?"

"I have a lot of demands to make today and as it is my birthday. You will have no choice but to agree to every request of mine," she said confidently.

"As you wish your highness," the prince joked.

"My first request is for you to carry me all the way to my room," she requested. Alexander lifted her off the ground and carried her bridal style away from there. He took careful steps not to drop her as she held on to his neck.

Francis who was watching all of this was burning with envy. As much as he was yet to accept everything about his new life as Alexander's life partner, it was clear to him that he didn't like to see him get close to someone else other than him.

He was jealous of Olivia and wished that it was him being carried away instead of her.He followed the two with his eyes before walking slowly behind them looking everywhere but at them.

Olivia was feeling very happy that her birthday happen to have come today. She had not a clue how she was going to get her power back but a way presented itself in front if her. She was not going to waste the golden four days of her birthday. She was going to make certain that she gets back everything that she had lost. She didn't fail to notice the look on Francis' face when the two of them were close.

'Get used to this feeling Francis. I am just getting started,' she thought and held on to Alexander closer. She was happy that everything was starting to look good for her after so long. She had been on the losing end of everything but now she was getting back on her feet with a strong come back.She drew a bright smile on her face imagining how to put Francis in his place.

"Here we are," Alexander said putting Olivia down on the couch in her room.

"Thank you," Olivia said getting some grapes from the table. "Feed me," she requested handing the grapes to him.

Alexander was loyal and agreed fro her request. He took the grapes from her and one by one he fed her the fruits. He made himself comfortable and took a seat next to her.

The servants stood in the room with their backs turned to the prince and the princess. Francis wished that he could look away but his eyes kept going back to the couple. He watched with a pained expression.

"Is something wrong Francis," Olivia asked him knowing very well that it was jealousy was eating him up.

"Francis are you alright?" Alexander asked getting all his attention to his beloved.

Francis felt trapped by all the questions and left the room in a hurry. Alexander got up to follow him but Olivia held him back.

"Don't leave," she pleaded with him but Alexander removed her hand and ran after his love.