CONFRONTATION

Feeling satiated after the splendid visitation she had, Special asked Adesua to summon Hope her annoying stepmother. The steward arrived at the Nosa's suite to find them having a family lunch. John opted to come along with Hope as he wanted to also speak with his daughter. Hope didn't like the fact that he wanted to talk to Special. She wanted a private moment to tell that step daughter of hers, a terrible truth.

The king was somewhere in the resort having a council of elders meeting. He had Uyi informed his wife after she had finished with her grandmother's visitation. She missed him and messaged him relaying her feelings. He made her feel her name in reality. His tender love towards her had given her a new level of self worth.

John and Hope arrived at the King's suite in no time to find Special sitting on the couch with Mrs Lola by her side. She looked indeed like a queen with a flowing red gown. She seemed to have an abundance of them with colorful jewelries to match. After all, her husband was a exquisite jeweler in the world. Hope frowned as soon as she saw Mrs Lola sitting beside Special but that did not stop the other woman from exchanging greetings with John and her. Hope did not want to respond but she had no choice.

"Daddy I know tomorrow is your big day and am so sorry for disturbing you, but I wanted to inform you of a new development."

"Oh its no disturbance from a Queen my daughter. Whatever you want must be of paramount importance" John smiled

"What do you want to tell us, please say it fast, am busy. I am not your slave that you can summon anyhow. Nonsense!" Hope said rudely.

"Excuse me?!! Hope when will this evil attitude of yours die? Don't you get tired of being insolent to the Queen?" Mrs Lola asked.

"I ask that same question daily" John inserted.

Ignoring the outbursts of Hope, Special proceeded with her speech.

"Daddy its okay. i just wanted you to know that I would like a private ceremony that would serve as a wedding ceremony between the king and myself. I want it to be a private gathering, immediately after your birthday and book launch of course."

"That would be wonderful, I will just have to tell my junior brothers to wait after my birthday party. Because it is not everyday your daughter marries a king of this magnitude" John smiled.

"Is the ceremony necessary?. You have already done your court marriage in secret, why a traditional ceremony again? Are you scared that someone worthy will take the King's attention and become the Real Queen?" Hope asked laughing sarcastically.

"I believe its the kings decision to have a ceremony that he can use as an introduction party to the world about his new wife" Mrs Lola explained.

"I didn't ask you, madam Horse's mouth" Hope shouted.

"You must be raving mad." Mrs Lola replied.

"You can never stop embarrassing me. How did I end up with such foul mouthed person?" John asked his wife as she rained abuses on Mrs Lola.

"I wonder?" Mrs Lola stated.

"Why won't you wonder? Husband killer. Husband snatcher?"

"Please, I didn't call you here to quarrel. I just wanted you informed of my wedding ceremony. Its important to Derek and I Dad" Special spoke calmly.

"Its very okay with me my daughter. This is also a good place to host such a romantic ceremony" John supported.

"Why will it not be okay for you? If it is Treasure that wants to marry the king would you support her? Now she has stolen my daughter's man, you are given her your support, just the way you have given her everything meant for my children"

"Oh my God! Not this useless attitude again"Mrs Lola exclaimed

"I was not talking to you madam professor"Hope pointed at Mrs Lola.

"Please excuse us" Special spoke out.

John saw the direction of his daughter's hand and walked away to the dinning area followed my Mrs Lola. Hope watched them go and she was happy to be left alone..

"Its good we are alone. Now listen to me Madam Special commander" Hope began pointing her finger at the queen and the unthinkable happened.

"SHUT UP!!!" Special growled.

"Excuse Me?" Hope questioned as she was taken aback.

"I SAID SHUT UP YOUR DIRTY MOUTH YOUR WITCH!!!

"NOW YOU LISTEN TO ME CAREFULLY.

LET TODAY BE THE FIRST AND THE LAST TIME YOU EVER SPEAK TO ME LIKE I AM YOUR TRASH. I HAVE TOLERATED IT FAR TO LONG!!!

I AM A QUEEN AND YOU WILL SHOW ME THAT RESPECT AND REGARD FROM HENCEFORTH!!!!

NEVER EVER MENTION THAT DAUGHTER OF YOURS AS A WIFE FOR MY HUSBAND.

DEREK IS MY HUSBAND!!! MY HUSBAND, NOT YOURS OR TREASURE'S!!!!!!!

YOU MIGHT HAVE STOLEN EVERY THING FROM ME YOU WICKED, SELFISH AND HEARTLESS BITCH BUT YOU WILL NOT STEAL MY HUSBAND.!!!"

"Calm down my love, Please calm down. Relax.You don't have to shout. I believe she got your message"Special felt Derek's hand around her shoulder calming her instantly as he pulled her into his arms. She wondered when he arrived. She did not realize that she had been shouting and Hope had her mouth opened like a saucer before her.

"Now leave!!" The king ordered and Hope ran out of the Suite as fast as her legs could take her, shaken as she moved.

John and Mrs Lola heard everything and feared for Special as it would seem she might have had a break down.