Royalty Gone Bad

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Writer’s POV:

For the rest of the week, everything went well. Asahd would still stick to Saïda who was very fond of his company. Closer and closer they seemed to get. Their feelings were even more complicated and there was nothing they could do about them.

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“Are you seeing someone else, Asahd?” Allison asked her boyfriend one particular weekend night while they hanged out in town.

Asahd stopped, surprised. He turned and looked at her.

“What? What are you asking me that?” Asahd asked.

“You didn’t answer my question. Are you?” Ally repeated lowly.

Asahd was silent for a short while but then answered.

“I’m not seeing anyone, Allison.”

′That is, officially.′

“Why would you think that?” he added.

“Because you seem distant with each passing day. And you treat me like a buddy. I’m your girlfriend, Asahd. Not a pal. You hardly kiss me for real and when you do, it’s either a simple, cold peck or a kiss on the cheek and forehead too. I don’t feel the the passion anymore and it makes me believe that it’s because you’re giving it to someone else.”

“Ally, don’t hurt yourself by thinking about such, okay? Please,” he hugged her to console her. “I’ve told you I’m not seeing someone else.”

“Okay. Then kiss me, Asahd. Kiss me passionately.”

Asahd looked at her and then kissed her deep. Allison felt like there was something still different about his kiss. Something was still missing. But she decided to let it go. He was kissing her deep after a long time now and she was satisfied with it.

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Later that same night, after dinner and when they’d all retired to bed, Saïda was in her room, discussing with Noure.

"You still don’t want to tell me what’s going on. I’m noticing that a lot of things are changing between us, Saïda.”

“Sweetheart, there’s nothing wrong. Okay? We’re good, I promise. I’m just– I’m just quite preoccupied recently.”

call each other often. Whenever I didn’t call, you would. But now

sting in her

yet I’m treating him wrongly. My feelings are so

will give you more of my time. I’ve been carried away recently by a lot. But I promise not to ignore you

was slowly opened and Asahd stepped in

actually care about me as much

she replied and looked away from Asahd, staring at her

love you

love you too, Noure,” she

he didn’t leave. Instead, he walked up to her bed and got under the sheets too. He lay on his back and stared at the

wait for your return

“No, not yet.”

other hand. He found

one hand, she was still in love with Noure, on the other hand, she felt something strong for Asahd. She didn’t want both away from her, which was strange and difficult for

chatting some more with Noure, they told each other goodnight and hung up. Saïda then turned on her side and faced Asahd. He turned his head and looked

stared at each other for a while and then he

her of the complicated situation she was in. All he cared about was to make her smile and laugh, as well as

completely

“Why’s that?” Saida giggled.

you first,” he smiled and leaned in to

came

each other and when Asahd leaned closer, her breath hitched as usual. His lips brushed hers and they kissed slow and nice. It was the same debate in Saïda’s head every single time

kissed for a while

let me

lips twitched

promise you won’t be

nervously, her cheeks reddening. “And disgraceful. I can’t be comfortable doing

you haven’t tried it,” Asahd

to. Final,” she rolled her eyes and turned, backing

from behind. He snuggled against her and trailed soft kisses along the side of her neck. Saïda closed

head

head, looking up at him with an amused smile

Asahd,” she chuckled lowly. “You’re actually begging to do

it,” the Prince mused and goosebumps covered Saïda’s skin. “I want more of you, Saïda.