Chapter 28 - Matthew Forelli

"I do know him." Grandpa answered in a serious tone.

"Who is he? Is he here in Flousia?" I asked, excitedly.

"I don't think you need to know about him." He said.

"Why? I came here for you and for him. I want to see him." I said, frowning.

I stood up and sat next to Jayden. I looked at my grandfather and I know he's hiding something.

"Grandpa?" I called him.

He took a deep breath before staring at me.

"Matthew Forelli was one of your mother's many suitors. He came in Flousia one day and met her in one of her rendesvouz outside the palace. They fell in love. Your father introduced himself as Matthew Jones, a merchant from another country. He was a good man, at least during his stay here at the palace." He paused.

"One day, we just found out he's not the person who he says he was. He's actually one of the leaders of an underground organization. Your mom didn't care about it, she loved your father so much. I was against it. Your father was dangerous man Margaret, you can't blame me. I can't just give my only daughter to a Mafia boss. I hired an investigator and found out all the illegal activities your father did. Your mom also found out that he's a womanizer. So they broke up. But your mom rebelled after. That's when he met Benjamin Miller. She wanted to get out of here so bad, she ran away with him."

I was surprised. My father is a Mafia boss? I've never imagined I was related to someone from an underground organization. I looked at Jayden. He was just sitting there and didn't say a word. I know his mom's family is also from an organization.

"Are you sure he's your father? How did you find out?" Kyle asked.

"My mother was also from an underground organization. But she was murdered by her own. So I was looking for her killers and accidentally found Margaret's father." Jayden was the one who answered.

I looked at him confused. "What do you mean?"

Jayden stared into my eyes but didn't continue. I know he didn't want to share it with the others so I didn't insist.

"Do you know where I can find mom's driver?" I asked grandpa.

"Margaret I don't think it's a good idea to look for your father. It might be dangerous." Kyle said.

"I just want to know who he is and if he's still alive. Please grandpa?" I begged.

"Jayden?" Grandpa looked at Jayden as if asking him if he's okay with it.

"I'll protect her, I promise." Jayden said. I smiled while he kissed my hand.

Grandpa sighed again. "I'll give you the address but you can go tomorrow. Not today, stay here I want to chat with you more." He said and smiled.

"Thank you grandpa."

Jayden went out because he need to meet someone. He said it's business so I didn't ask further. I was left with grandap and Kyle so we can talk more

Grandfather shared his memories about mother. From the day she was born, her childhood, their bonding together and her teenage years. I know he's sad thinking about his only daughter but he still told us everything he remembered about her.

He went to the main palace to meet some ambassadors so me and Kyle went to the garden to chat.

"Tulips!" I blurted. It was white tulips. The one which is in Queen's garden.

I looked at Kyle and frowned. "Are you the one who's sending flowers to Emily everyday?"

He blushed and nodded.

"Are you planning to go back after you graduate?" I asked.

"Yes. I promised Luke and Alora. I already talked to grandpa about it. I'll do my duty as a king of Flousia and as a doctor. I won't drop any of it." He said, as if he's really sure about it.

"Are you going to tell them?" I asked again.

"Not yet. So can you keep it a secret? To everyone?" He said in a soft voice.

I nodded.

"I really can't believe you're my brother. It's a small world. Don't you think fate entangled our lives to each other?"

"I don't know. Fate has been cruel to me and Emily." He said.

I didn't answer and just smiled at him.

"Peggy, I won't interfere with your plans on looking for your father. But promise me, you'll be careful okay? I know we just found out that we're siblings, but I'll do my best to protect my little sister." He said while patting my head.

I feel happy and safe. I can see he love of a brother from him.

"I promise." I said smiling at him.

We walked and played in the garden like kids. We were laughing. I shared him my feelings about Jayden and our plans together. He shared his journey on becoming a doctor. He also told me about his trainings as a prince when he was young. His days with grandfather and his life when he ran away from him.

This is what it feels like to have a brother.

"I think you will be a good king and a doctor." I said.

"I will." He said.

"Have you never had any hesitation when you decided to become the king?" I asked.

"No. Grandpa didn't force me. I know he doesn't want to repeat what he did to mom so he let me do what I want. I ran away not because I don't want to be the king. I went there to meet the girl I fell in love with."

I frowned. I thought he's in love with Emily.

He chuckled when he saw my face.

"It was Emily." He said.

Then he told me about how he fell in love with her. It made my heart ache for him.

"Brother, I didn't realize you're like that. I hope you and Emily end up together."

He just laughed.

We continued our chat in the garden, my arm were linked to his arm as we walked in the garden.

When we turned around, my heart beat so fast. I was terrified. His expression was dark and his eyes were like Camila's. No emotion but rage. There was blood all over him. Then he collapsed.

"Jayden!" I ran towards him, crying.

I called out his name but no response. I felt like my soul was suddenly separated from my body. Kyle called the servants to carry Jayden inside the palace.

I was walking back and forth, waiting for the doctor's findings. Kyle called 4 doctors to check on Jayden.

"Prince Kyle." One doctor called. I looked at them and walked towards them.

"This is my sister." Kyle introduced. The doctor was surprised but continued to tell his diagnosis.

"If he doesn't wake up in the next 24 hours, he may fall into a coma."