Chapter 31 Chapter 31: Ashamed
Chapter 31: Ashamed
Vishiea’s POV
After the party last night Cassie and Liliane were sorry for causing trouble last night. We didn't plan to stay in Nathaniel house. He even prepared for our breakfast earlier. He's as kind as ever.
Nathan will always be Nathan. I'm just glad he didn't recognize me as Vishiea.
“Lady Anastasia, You see Knight Nathan? He's different from others. I mean, he's too kind, aside from being a knight you can actually trust a gentleman like him.” Cassie uttered. My attention shifted on her.
She was right. Yet, I don't have time to think about that. I don't want to be distracted on my actual purpose why I am here right now.
Nathan escorted us as we arrived at the palace.
“Lady Anastasia,” someone spoke up before I could speak. It was Nathan from behind. We both stared at him. Waiting for his words. Yet he seems to have second thoughts.
“What is it?” I asked him, he only smiled.
“I just want to thank you for attending the party last night,” he said, though it feels like he wants to say something.
“Is that all?” I asked him. Waiting for another word. He nodded, I smiled. I could feel the stares on Cassie’s face.
Even Nathan has mistaken me as Vishea, he admitted it last night. I denied after all no one should know it was actually me.
“I should go now. I still have matters to do.” He turned his back and walked away.
“Have you met your mate Anastasia already?” Cassie suddenly asked while we were walking inside. I was stunned by her sudden question that I stopped from walking.
My mate? I met him a long time ago. That's not it. He even promised to love me and take good care of me. But those promises were shattered.
“Are you alright? Is there something wrong?” She started to check on me. I smiled, not wanting to make her feel bothered.
“I’m fine. Well, about your question earlier. I haven't met my mate.” I lied. There's nothing to be proud about meeting Darius who's too proud of his affair.
Until now I still couldn't forget about what I saw that day, how he treated me indifferently far from what he promised me.
I regret meeting him, I wish he’s not my mate. But maybe that's actually destined to happen.
“Really? You should find your mate, see if he's actually handsome, well I guess he is because you're gorgeous.” she said in an exciting manner.
Cassie if you only knew that I am actually Vishea you wouldn't think of telling those words. You and the whole pack know how Darius treated me before. How my parents died in the hands of his father.
How he cheated on me with his fiancè right now. I will never ever forget those days. He denied, rejected me as his mate before while I’m losing everything. I just could save my father from the punishment that the king served him if he only told the king that we were still together but he didn't. I witnessed how my dad died in front of me while he didn't do anything to comfort me.
Those memories still come back every night. Memories I am trying to bury from the grave yet it still keeps on hunting me.
Every pain, sorrow I’ve felt that day. I can still feel it every time I see him.
“I’d rather be single Cassie. Men are just pain in the ass.” I told her. She laughed as she heard what I said.
I am right. They will only break your heart once they get tired of you. Just like what Darius did to me.
It was a humiliation when he told his father that was done. Rejecting me as his mate. Everyone knows we've been together for how many years and it's easy for him to end everything.
Until now, I want to know what I did wrong? What made him treat me differently before? What makes him change into someone I could no longer recognize? I have thousands of questions for him. But I know even if he answers nothing will change because things already happened just like the way it wants to be.
“I really do like you, Lady Anastasia. I am not expecting you to say those words” she said as his hands on her tummy laughed. She just forgets that she's a douche while laughing. She's really a cheering one.
“Lady Anastasia,” Yana appeared in front of us and bowed.
“Have a great morning Lady Anastasia and Lady Cassie. I apologize for interrupting your conversation” she seemed to rush. My mood changed while looking at her.
“Why do you seem anxious, Yana?” Cassie asked her. She looked at me. That's why I thought it must be some kind of important.
“I apologize I couldn't escort you this day Cassie. I’ll just talk to Yana” I told Cassie. He nodded her head and smiled. I did the same thing. My gaze shifted to Yana. I started walking away. She's beside me.
“What is it?” I asked her as we were walking in the hallways.
“The king has been looking for you, Lady Anastasia. Last night he went to check on you but you weren't here. I bet no one knows he went into your room last night” she said. I stopped walking from what I heard. What did he do? Has he lost his mind?
He's kind in case he forgot. If someone sees him in my room this would be a big trouble for me. He's already engaged and an engaged man, especially a king, should not act that way. He really doesn't want to stop from pestering me.
What should I do to make him believe that I wasn't Vishea. I’m scared that if they might find out what he did they might think I am the king's mistress.
“Did he stay there for too long?” I looked at Yana. She shook his head. I breathed in relief when I saw her nodded.
“What is the king thinking? If his fiancè found out about what he did I’m sure she'll rush to confront me.” I blurted out as I continued to walk.
“I heard king Daruis saying his mates name last night. I think….” She looked at me.
“The King seems to be confused.” I cut her off. I don't want to hear any further words.
“Stop right there,” I already knew it was him because of his voice. Yana and I turned around and bowed before the king.
“You're majesty” he started walking towards us. “You can leave us now” he’s gaze went to Yana she vowed before leaving us.
“May I help you, your majesty?” I offered. He only looked at me.
“You seemed to have enjoyed the party last night and forgot to sleep here” he uttered. I secretly rolled my eyes on him.
That's none of his business either. I am only here as a representative to attend their event. Now I wasn't informed that he should be informed of my whereabouts.
“The party was indeed great, your majesty,” I said unbothered. Giving him the answer he wants.
“I told you to call me Darius,” he stepped closer to me. Until now, he still thinks that I was his mate. He rejected me and I rejected him a long time ago. He should first remember what he did to me before calling his mates name.
He should be ashamed of himself for what he did to me. The prince who once my mate is now a king and yet he's still acting he cares for Vishea he once shattered her heart.
Why? Because he wants to show to others that he's kind enough to fake his regret? Well that's not gonna work on me.
I've seen how cruel his family is. If he knows how to play dumb then I’ll play along with his stupid game. Let's see how far you can go, King Darius.
“My apologies, I think you should also address me by my name Darius. I ask you to stop calling me random names. Call me Anastasia” I told him yet he only scoffed.
“You're really good at playing aren't you Vishea? I know it's you. Just admit it. You're Vishea, my mate!” He suddenly raised his tone. I was taken aback because of the sudden shout.
“I’m sorry your majesty but you must be tired. I think you should rest for the meantime” I told him but he shook his head.
“No, I am the king and I’ll do whatever I want. I will find out the truth, Vishea. I won't stop until you admit that it was you,” he said looking directly into my eyes.
“You're majesty! We have visitors” Duke Kian Winston arrived just on time. Darius' attention shifted on him.
Darius turned to look at me, he left and di
dn't say a word. I bowed while they were walking away but before that I still noticed Duke Kian’s stare on me.