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"Oh don't mind him your majesty. He was once very close with the Queen years ago and he still assumes its business as usual. Obi my daughter is a Queen now so no lusting after her". Hope said laughing hoping to lighten the situation of confusion that she consciously created.

Susan immediately hissed loudly removing the straw of her coconut juice from her mouth. She turned to her mother's direction. "Close as what Mummy?. Obi was a guest at my wedding, invited by the Queen and he is currently dating Treasure period. Don't confuse the king please".

King Derek smiled at Susan as he had come to enjoy her constant attack of others in favour of his wife.

"Analyzer Susan" Treasure mocked, rolling her eyes.

"Whatever. Here comes the birthday boy" Susan said smiling at her Father who drew near holding Mrs Lola's hands.

Special walking closer saw Obi and her countenance fell. Toju held her hands as she walked together and soon noticed her sad countenance.

"Is everything okay?."

"Yes it is... its just someone I don't expect to see"

"You can talk to me, you know Your grace" This made Special smile.

"You know you don't have to call me that."

"So that the king would behead me right? no way! Besides I love calling you that, your Grace!.It suits you"

Special laughed out and Derek smiled as she got close opening his hands for a hug. He had spent the afternoon kissing Special in the room and the softness of her body was still freshly etched in his memory.

"Look who came to honour Daddy's book launch!" Treasure exclaimed drawing Special's attention to Obi who bowed his head immediately to honour the Queen.

"Its a pleasure to meet you, Your Grace"

The young man greeted. Special was confused. She wanted to know who invited the intruder to her father's event The words of rejection he told her was still fresh in her memory.

"Hi Obi" she responded almost sounding like a snub and Susan immediately grunted a silent laugh which her mother and her sister Treasure caught.They both rolled their eyes at her but she continued laughing.

"Can I walk some more with Toju?"

"Of course my Queen. I can see you love the beach." Derek said.

"Yes its so beautiful and serene" She replied.

"Hello everyone. Your Majesty, Your grace!" John greeted smiling at everyone and deliberately avoiding the face of his wife who rolled at her eyes at him and Mrs Lola.

As soon as Special walked away with Toju, Derek turned to everyone.

"So it seemed you all know My wife a lot longer than I have. May I ask why she is terrified of water splashes, raindrops on her skin and even a shower".

"Am sorry,i do not wish to question Your highness but, What do you mean by terrified Your majesty?"Mrs Lola asked looking at Mrs Hope who was moving her head from side to side in anguish.

"I mean I had experience one of the terrified moment with her. She even told me how she takes her bath. With a cup and a bucket or a soaked bath. No shower, no splashes of water most especially on her head." Derek explained.

"I never knew she was traumatized by that episode" John stated.

"Neither did I" Mrs Lola added.

"I don't understand what's happening but is Special okay"

"Its your grace Obi. Her name is Your Grace. She is a Queen, do well to remember that. Your highness should I tell you what happened.?" Susan exclaimed.

"No need to open old wounds or past occurrences Susan. Especially not now"John spoke trying to diffuse the incidence.

"But Daddy he is her husband and he needs some background knowledge of his spouse" Susan insisted.

"But Daddy already said no need, why not carry your ugly fat feet and go to your room you trouble maker" Treasure attacked.

"I will share the story if I feel like with my fat feet you skinny prostituting bitch". Susan responded

"What?!!!!!!!" Treasure advanced towards Susan and a brawl broke out.

"Now that's enough from the both of you for heavens sake" Hope yelled at her children as the men got in between them to settle them.

"I am so sorry for this misbehavior your majesty"John apologized on behalf of his family members.

"Am so sorry your majesty, I won't cause any more trouble"Susan said as she was separated from tearing Treasure's top. She began to walk away into the the other side of the beach where Special and Toju talked.

"Mark talk to your wife. She is rude, arrogant and very annoying at the moment"Treasure spoke to her brother in law.

"She is pregnant, what do you expect?" Mrs Lola chipped in.

"And who asked you husband snatcher?" Treasure fired at her.

"Now that's enough young lady. I won't have you speak to her in that manner."John yelled at his daughter.

"Am sorry your majesty for raising my voice in your presence" John said to the king who looked amused rather than offended.

"Apologize to Mrs Lola right now" John added.

"I am sorry" Treasure said and walked away.

"Obi wont you come along" She shouted as soon as she was some distance away.