Chapter 9

****The next morning

Knock knock*****

Knock knock*****

knock knock*****

There was a continuous knock on lilo's door but she couldn't hear it as she was fast asleep.

The door was opened and a maid walked in and saw her sleeping.

She started feeling goosebumps as the princess didn't like being disturbed while sleeping.

Ethan walked into the room and saw the maid shivering and could already guess why.

Why are you here?,he asked.

The queen has asked for princess lilo in the dining room,she said with her head lowered down.

You may leave i will relay the message to her,ethan said and the maid left and closed the door.

He walked closer to her and saw that she didn't change position while sleeping.

Finally,she slept peacefully,he said with a smile.

Princess,he said as he tapped her to wake up after a few attempt she was awake .

Good morning,he greeted.

Morning,she greeted back holding her head and he could tell the reason as that was the outcome of getting drunk.

I brought you medicines,he said as he gave it to her with a glass of water.

She thanked him and drank the water with the medicine.

The queen has called for you to have breakfast with her,he said and she frowned remembering who was in the palace.

I'll be there thank you,she said with a smile and he left.

What was with the smile,anyone can guess that ss a fake smile,he thought.

Though she was always smiling to him,he felt this one was a forced one.

And why?,he still couldn't put his finger on what exactly.

Lilo got ready and went to the dining table,she entered the room and greeted the king and queen and ignored the other person sitting there.

She was about to sit down and realised that he was sitting close to her,she ignored it and sat down concentrating on her food.

Didn't you see you cousin lilo?,Alaya asked.

At least acknowledge his presence,she added.

If i don't want to i won't,she said slowly because she didn't want to upset her mom who was still recovering.

Nice to see you again princess lilo,Mark said.

Don't expect me to say the same thing,she said which made him smirk lightly.

I hope you can forget the past and move on,Mark said.

I live in the present not the past,lilo said.

The king and the queen could sense that something wasn't right but they didn't meddle and lt them solve their problems like adults.

Lilo kept quiet and kept on eating,until the queen said something which angered her.

How about you show mark around,Alaya said.

That does it,she said slamming the table and walking away.

I'll go talk to her,Mark said and followed her.

Lilo entered her room and slammed the door cursing,it's not like its his first time in the palace or the kingdom so why do i have to show him around,she thought and immediately her room door was opened by someone it was closed.

She turned back to look at the person who entered without permission.

Are you mad?,she asked.

Can't you knock,she continued.

My apologies my princess,but i had no choice,mark said with a smirk.

You didn't wish to talk to me so i could only do this,mark said.

Leave my room,lilo said and he kept on moving towards her.

I said leave this minute,she yelled but he didnt stop until her back met the cold wall making her shiver.

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Must you dwell in the past,i am changed now you know,he whispered into her ear.

Yes i used to like you in the past and even now but i won't act as reckless as i acted before,mark said shamelessly before holding her waist.

Look,he said holding her jaw so she was at eye level with him.

Nothing you do will make my feelings for you change,but if your acting stubborn,i have other ways to have you,he said bringing his face closer to her and the turned her head the other way.

He chuckled and left the room,she was shocked after thinking he would change.