Chapter 66 - Crown Prince

Jasmine

"I am not 18 yet, remember and you wanted to wait until…" I remembered him, hoping I could delay this.

He chuckled quietly and stroke his hand through his hair. "Your birthday is tomorrow." He grinned. I swallowed.

Then all of a sudden our bedroom door flew open. Sierra barged right in. She paused for a split second while eying us on the bed and she walked right up to us.

Benjamin turned around, still holding me. "Sierra you can't just walk into their bedroom." Raina yelled as she stormed into the bedroom as well. "Ah, I'm sorry Ben." She said smiling.

Benjamin turned around to look at me. His hazel eyes looked guilty. While Sierra still walked towards us, Benjamin helped me back up. As Sierra neared us, he wrapped his arm around me and held me on the small of my back.

"I was wondering if you would join Raina and I for a picknick." She asked. She was changed into a black dress, that clung to her body. "They don't have to, they are newlyweds." Raina said irritated. "I am asking Benjamin." Sierra said not caring about what Raina said.

Benjamin turned to look at me. "Let me ask my wife." Benjamin said as he looked at me. I did not want to, but I was kind of afraid of what Benjamin had in mind when we were alone as well.

"Mhh.. I don't know. Maybe you could take us out of the palace?" I asked a bit sulky. "That." He said as he touched my nose. "Is a very, very good idea my little pea." He mused.

He looked at Raina and Sierra. "How about that lady's?" He asked. I didn't know why, but Sierra didn't look happy with my suggestion.

"If that is what you want Benjamin, then I am all in." Sierra said. "It is what my dear wife wants." He said as he looked at me.

"If you don't mind." He said as he held my gaze. "I'll go plan our little trip." He said. I nodded. Benjamin closed the space between us and stroke his nose against mine. Then he covered my mouth with his and kissed me slow.

"I'll see you in a bit." Benjamin said as he stroke my cheek. He kissed the crown of my head and left our bedroom.

"I think we will have so much fun together." Sierra said in feigned enthusiasm. I would not lower myself to her level. "Yes we will." I said as I raised my head high.

"If you don't mind, I am going to freshen up. " I said as I looked at Raina. "Of course." She said as she towed sierra out of our chambers.

I paced up and down our bedroom. "Your grace can I do something for you?" She asked. I could hardly tell her what was wrong, because for all she knew the prince and I already had intercourse.

"No, I am fine." I lied. "Can you draw me a bath please?" I asked as I got undressed. "Do you want to bathe with lavender or vanilla?" She asked while she turned the water on. "What smell do you like best?"

"Me? I wouldn't know your highness." She said shyly. "Of course you do." I encouraged her. "I love lavender." She said. "Well, you know what, you can have the whole bottle." I told her.

"Really?" She asked bewildered. "Sure, why not." I said to her as I got into the warm water. She poured the vanilla oil into the bath. I tilted my head back and closed my eyes for a little while.

"Isn't there anything else you would want to do?" I asked my hand maid. "What do you mean your highness." She said. "I don't know, like what do you do in your free time?" I tried again.

"I nit. " She flushed. "You probable think I'm like an old woman." She said sheepishly. I giggled a little. "Who taught you how to nit?"

"My mother did." She said. "How is it like to have a mother?" I asked with sincere interest. I couldn't remember mine.

"You would definitely love her." The maid said. "How is your mom like?" She asked in return. "She is dead." I stated.

"I'm sorry." The maid apologized. ""That's okay." I told her.

"Have you ever been jealous? I asked the maid. "Sometimes." She admitted. "When?" I wanted to know. "When someone had something I wanted to have, but couldn't." I thought about that.

It was not like I couldn't have Benjamin's attention. So was I not jealous then?

I got dressed in a daze. I wore a blue-grey silk dress and looked into the mirror. I covered my hair with a headscarf. Sierra and I looked nothing alike. Was she his type? Would that mean I was not? Did I want to be his type?

I walked outside our chambers and one of the guards followed me again. I couldn't even go to the bathroom without someone following my every step. "Jasmine!" I heard someone say. It was Lynn.

"Where were you at breakfast?" I questioned. "Jet lack." Lynn said as she rolled her eyes. I heard Benjamin was taking us out?" She said as she pouted her lips. "Yes he is."

"Do you know where he is taking us?" Lynn asked with enthusiasm. "Actually, I am truly not sure!" Where was he taking us?

Benjamin

"Grandfather can't we talk about this another time?" I said in frustration. "For crying out loud, we just got married and you already demand offspring." I said in aggitated.

"Son, it is your duty." He said matter of factly. "It is a duty I will fulfil, if it is Gods will, but now is not the time." I sighed.

"Listen Benjamin." He said as he came closer. He held his head against mine three times. "I want to make you crown price." My grandfather said.

"But Grandfather, I live in the United States." I pleaded. "For now you do." He said matter of factly. I have trained you your whole life for this task."

I ran my hand through my hair. "Is there anyone who would be better qualified for the task?"

"Next to you, they are all morons.." My grandfather laughed without humor.