Chapter Ninety six

I filled my head and heart with so much hope of you loving me but all of it was in vain .

I had to terminate my baby for your status ,Roman ,she bitterly cried out .

'A Prince could have many mistresses with the exception of a priest 's daughter .

If a prince goes to bed with the daughter of a priest while they were both unmarried ,he could be denounced as a prince .

Priests were considered sacred shield of a kingdom and as well as their children .For this reason ,they were adorned with much respect even though they still worshipped the king .

For this reason ,Jessie aborted her child to save Roman's status and image ,her father's reputation and her stigmatization in society .

She knew Roman wouldn't marry her ,let alone love her to cover their shame so there was no need of keeping their unborn baby .

In as much as she wanted this baby ,society and rules forbade her for keeping her baby .

"My baby Roman ...my baby ,she burst out into tears .

'Sniffs ....'

Get out ,she dragged her battered body on the floor to drive him away but he still stood still unmoving .

While he stood still silently ,he felt a pinch of pain which circulated through his heart all of a sudden .

Unbidden tears welled up in his eyes and drip past his soft cheeks .

Aside loving Rhian ,Jessie was his best friend .

Today ,she was all broken into pieces because of him .

"Sniff ...."

Jes...Jessie ,he knelt down to her level ,with his hands on her cold shoulders ,he embraced her in a tight hug .

'Let's get married ,he uttered as she passed out .'

'Roman ,whatever that happened in the past has already happened ,let it go and let's protect what's left of us .

A word to a wise is enough Roman ,think about my suggestion and when you are done ,come back and boldly speak to me like my son ,Queen Cassie added .'

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Princess ,you look very beautiful today and I'm sure the Prince won't be able to take his eyes off you .

'Hmmmm ,he has never looked at me or complimented me before , so my beauty is nothing new .

Anyways ,I just like things this way ,he married me and that's enough ,she thought .'

Princess Jessie ,I'm done so I will take my leave now ,the maiden who was dressing her up said and quickly left once she gave a nod.

She was trying her dresses on for Queen Gema's baby showering ceremony .

Oh God ,which dress should I select for the ceremony this evening ?

She questioned herself as all her maidens were out of the chamber .

Picking up a few dresses ,she was in a state of dilemma about what she should wear .

The dresses were all nice however ,she wanted one which would suit her perfectly .

'The purplish - red colour would suit you perfectly well for the ceremony .'

The voice was familiar to Jessie so she turned around and saw Roman making advances towards her .

As he drew closer ,she felt her heart suddenly drop into her stomach .

All of a sudden ,the room became heavy just by his aura .

It was quite surprising because it was the first time in their married life that he had actually shown interest in her matters .

'Where did I sleep to have him talk to me today ? ,she asked herself .

Alright ,I will wear it later ,I will align them so that they don't lose shape.

Thanks for choosing me a dress ,I was really confused ,she added and tried getting away from his sight .'

Where are you going to ? ,he asked softly as he held her by her arm .

You are sweating ,what's wrong ?

'Oh my God ,in this cold weather ,I'm still sweating .

Passing her index finger on her forehead ,she felt water drip down her ear loops .

She quickly wiped her sweat off and gave a cold smile all trying to avoid Roman's gaze .

Hesitating for a while ,she decided to speak up ... 'Ummmm ,I'm going to take off these ; pointing to her bangles and shackles .

Roman hated the sound of shackles and bangles so it was a great excuse to get lost from his sight .

Jessie didn't know whether he was comfortable with her presence or not so she wanted to give him space .

After years of being married ,it was the first time in their married life that he had stepped foot into the chamber .

On their wedding night ,he said to her ...'Learn to stay here alone ,I have got some issues to attend to .'

Without entering the chamber ,he left her at the door .There was no wedding night and after that night ,he never stepped foot into the chamber .

He spent nights with his mistresses and attended royal functions with her .It was only that time that ,she felt like his wife but it was all a camouflage .

Jessie hasn't forgotten spending nights alone without her husband .When she needed comfort ,she had to lean on her pillow alone .This was more than torture but then ,she was satisfied because at least ,she knew Roman honoured her by marrying her.

'I know you hate the sound of bangles and shackles so I'm going to take them off ,she said .'

There"s no need ,you can wear them , and besides I brought these for you .

'A few maidens entered into the chamber with different platters in their hands containing the designated staff of a Princess .'

All of these are yours ,hope you like them ?

Jessie was still in shock as Roman was treating her in that manner .

Had her husband come back to her or what ? ,she asked herself looking at the staff on the platter .

They were nice and appealing to the eyes .

'Thank you ,she said in a soft tone but still didn't hesitate to leave his presence .'

Wait Jes ....

"Jes ?

She stopped and felt her heart beat faster .He called her Jes ,like when they used to be good friends before .

Ignoring his voice ,she pretended not to hear and walked towards the door .