DISCOVERY

Not wanting issues to escalate, Special hugged him again, tightly this time. What would she tell him? Exposing Hope's in humane treatment to her was not her style. Besides the woman might find a way to turn the tables on her.

Special felt warm, covered and protected as she wrapped her arms around his back as naturally as she had done too many times in her little apartment. This tall dark frame of perfectly sculpted male was hers and hers alone. She didn't allow any negative image of Hope's torture flow through her mind.

"Special!" John coughed as everyone was in surprise and utterly shock at the romance between Special and the king. Recollecting her senses, Special realized where she was and the drama she was attracting in front of everyone.

"Am sorry Daddy, please meet Derek my husband. Derek meet my family" Special explained quickly as every one gazed at her as though she was delusional.

Furthermore, she wondered why their mouths were opened in shock. Her father smiled and bowed to him which was totally unnecessary.

"She told me last night that her husband was Derek but I didn't imagine that it was our very own King Derek" John announced with a grin.

Special wanted to correct her father that Derek was just a jeweller as they awaits the king that was meant to marry Treasure.She rolled her eyes at the thought of that. "Am sorry Daddy but Derek here"

"She calls the king by his name." Hope shouted out quickly pointing out Special's flaws as usual as she couldn't even understand what was happening before her very eyes.

"Yes I do enjoy it when my wife and I mean only my wife the Queen can call me by my name" Derek announced boldly and Hope retracted a few footsteps back as though wishing for the earth to swallow her.

"I am most sorry and I sincerely apologize for the secret marriage. I do intend to throw a grand wedding celebration as well as payment of the traditional bride price as soon as my wife approves it." King Derek declared to John.

Special confused and nervous suddenly became aware of the various staffs in the sitting room, standing, holding boxes of gifts. Immediately she stretch out on her toes and whispered into Derek's ears.

"Why is everyone referring to you as a king?!"

Whispering also, Derek said to her, back in her ears "That's because I am one".

"I do not understand" she whispered again to him. "How are you a king and at the same time you are a Jeweler?" she was so confused but he only smiled at her this time "Special what is going on?" Treasure asked raising her voice in anger as she confused and teary eyed already.

"I do not appreciate anyone referring to my wife by her name" The king said barking at Treasure who instantly was frightened at the volume of his voice. "You can simply call her your Grace!".

Everywhere was silent as they each tried to process the whole situation. Just in the mist of this confused atmosphere, Fiona decided to be unfortunate as she came out of the kitchen yelling at Special. "Special what are you doing there? won't you come and carry the remaining tray of biscuits and bake the remaining cookies"

"Excuse me, you said what?" the king said. Everyone looked at Fiona especially Hope winking at her to retrace her steps and rephrase her statement but the young lady didn't get the memo. "This is what I mentioned yesterday, who is this to speak to my child anyhow?" John asked Hope who was clearly loosing her composure.

"Am so sorry my husband. My king, please do not be angry. Special here, sorry, Your grace offered to make some snacks and biscuits that we could serve you. You know that she is someone who likes things done in a certain capacity" Hops blabbed hoping to save her head as the kings special guards were agitating to move towards Fiona who ran into the kitchen.

"Congratulations your highness and your grace! You married a fine woman" Susan greeted the king bowing down. Her husband did the same trying to diffuse the King's frowning face as his arms draped around Special's waist not letting go of her.

"Special already offered to make the breakfast you would eat. We are so sorry your highness" Hope said once again not wanting to be in the bad book of the king.

"She doesn't need to cook my meals. she has staffs and stewards for that purpose. If you will, please excuse me for some minutes alone with my wife. I need her freshened up". Derek held her hand and together they walked out of the suite.

However, Special remember her luggage of clothes left in the room. "my bags, I need to get them." She told Derek.

"Your maids will do that for you" Turning to the young ladies walking behind them, the king spoke to them. "please get the Queens bags"

They walked only some metres away before reaching the kings exotic suite. Special sat down on one of the grand sofas immediately the door was opened. She was confused, relieved, happy but unable to voice out her emotions.

"Special what is going on? the King asked her as he became afraid thinking that she regrets having him. He also feared that she might reject him because he was a king.

"Let me know what is wrong and i promise to fix it right this minute." Derek declared sitting besides her.

"Why did you not tell me you are the king. I remember telling you about Treasure's desires to marry the king."

"Oh that! she is not my type. I am a man who prefers his woman full, big and someone to hold unto. Not a bag of bones. No offense to your sister " Derek said rolling his eyes.

"Oh, i thought you would be attracted to her." "if it is Treasure that is making you worried, you don't have to be. I have eyes for one woman right now. She is my piece of mind and right now, she needs to freshen up for me" Special blushed and Derek smiled at the sight of her.

Just then, her maid came in to announce to her "I have arranged a bath for you my queen". Special was charmed wit the whole setting as she walked straight into the bathroom, she saw a walk in closet filled with so many clothes and looking at them, they all had her sizes on them.

But on the other hand, the Nosa's suite broke into pandemonium as one could hear the shouting from every corner.

"I have always told you that your daughter Special is a wicked person. i was told from when she was a child. That she would steal from me and my children. So she went and secretly married my daughter's husband."

" Which husband? Wow mummy sometimes you sound as though you are not from this planet. King Derek that couldn't even stand the sight of Treasure, has she seen him before?. Claiming a man that is not yours" Susan replied sarcastically

"Try and warn your wife before i slap her. What is the meaning of this disrespect." Treasure spoke to Susan's husband.

"Warn what? can't you see how the King was head over heels just looking at his wife even after she had cooked tirelessly this morning. And I know you, Mummy, you slapped her this morning.

"Susan I will slap you if you don't mind your business." Hope exclaimed in anger.

"Oh please you all should stop all this, let's be happy my daughter married the king. No more slave work.Professor John said so Happily."

"Which king?! it is a lie! if I don't scatter that union, change my name" Hope declared.