Royalty Gone Bad

Chapter 93: 93. Birthday & Engagement

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Writer’s POV:

By Six, the guests were arriving in numbers. Even more than those who’d been present for the dowry.

The main hall was full already, the dining parlours as well. The main hall was occupied by the nobles, close family friends, friends and other important personalities. The royals and future family in-law would also be celebrating and dining in the big hall. The dining parlors and beautifully lighted gardens, were occupied by the sultanate’s people that had been lucky enough to be chosen to attend, as well as curious tourists who wanted to know more and admire the Zagrehan culture. There were also local news reporters, former classmates, former teachers and other relations.

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By seven, everyone was settled and awaiting the Prince, as well as his future bride.

Asahd’s POV:

“I look goooood. Damn.” I mused, flexing in front of my mirror.

My father laughed.

“You sure do, son.” he mused and I chuckled.

I admired the sherwani I had on and smiled to myself. Saida and I would be wearing matching outfits throughout the process, as from the engagement ceremony.

“I can’t wait to sit with her. I bet she’ll be gorgeous. As always.”

That night was the only night I would be able to sit close to Saïda and even speak to her, before we would get married the next week.

I fixed myself and then there was a knock at the door. My mother walked in.

“Wow. You look great, sweetheart.” she smiled and came over to hug me. “The stylists are doing a great job.”

“Thank you mom.” I smiled back and hugged her.

“I’m from Saïda’s room and she’s just as gorgeous in her attire, as you are. This color chosen is perfect.”

“I agree.”

She kissed my forehead and went to grab my father’s arm.

“You two look amazing, too.” I smiled at them.

“Thank you, dear.” they replied.

“It’s time for us to go downstairs and welcome the guests. We’ll let you know when it’s time for Saïda and you to come downstairs.”

“Alright.”

I watched them leave and then turned to the mirror again.

Sometime later, the guys joined me and we chatted while waiting for a servant to come tell us it was time.

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Saïda’s POV:

“You look great, Saïda. Oh my gosh. All that golden embroidery.” Yasmin told me.

“Thank you.” I smiled at my reflection.

′Soon you’ll be my fiancé, Asahd. How cool is that?′

I giggled a little at the thought.

“Yup, she’s definitely thinking of him.” Aisha mused.

Just then, there was a knock and Salma joined us.

“Oh my, Saïda. You’re so beautiful! Makeup and everything else is perfect.”

“Thanks, Sal.” I chuckled, “Where were you?”

“I went to check on the guests. Believe it or not, six of the Prince’s exes are here. Sitting in the main hall.”

“Seriously?” I asked, surprised.

“They’re here to see you win.” Yasmin mused and they laughed.

“They’re already gossiping. Funny enough, they’re sitting at the same table.”

“Are you kidding me??” I asked in amusement and more surprise. “None of those girls could stand each other.”

“Guess their failure made them unite.” Aisha scoffed and we all gasped in amusement, turning to her.

“Omg Aisha, don’t say that.” I mused. “It isn’t some competition.”

“Girl, for them it is. It’s a challenge. Whether you like it or not. They’re literally challenging Asahd. They want to see if he’ll be capable of doing so, with them around.”

“How dumb. I thought after dating him, they must have gotten to know him perfectly well.” I said, staring at my reflection. “Asahd will take the challenge and shut their mouths. I don’t know why they’re so bitter. If it didn’t work out between each of them and him, they should try and be happy that he’s found someone suitable. I would be happy for my ex if he found someone that truly makes him happy.” I admitted.

“Oh, Noure’s here.”

“Yeah, I know. He wanted to come.” I replied.

“Not everyone’s like you, Saïda. Unfortunately.” Yasmin said, referring to what I’d said earlier.

“Those girls are probably showing themselves and attending, just to stress you out. Don’t let them get to you.” Salma said.

“Oh but they don’t affect me.” I mused, admiring myself in the glass. “Not a tad bit. I’m happy. I’m getting engaged and then married. There’s no way I’m letting them get in my way. They’re just sore losers.”

“Ha! Facts!”

There was another knock and my father walked in. I immediately smiled and turned to him. The girls left so we could speak.

said with a bright smile and

“Papa.”

more beautiful.” he kissed my forehead. I was glad to see him

“Thank you, father.”

last time. I have to

father. Have you

you are. You’ll see each other soon, given that you’ll be making

nervous already...” I giggled,

will

last time and he left. My friends

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Writer’s POV:

it’s time for you to come downstairs.” the servant sent, told Asahd

Go get my sweetheart.” Asahd replied, fixing himself one last

servant

Asahd asked,

“Yup.”

great.” he smiled at

bro. Prince

“Indeed.”

laughed and left

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the way ahead, Asahd and his men following down the huge stairway. Two

and closed door that led straight into the huge and main hall. It was to prepare

waited for Saïda and her maids to arrive. He and his men

girls come down the stairway. Asahd’s breath hitched but so

′Wow...′

same on seeing each other.

how charismatic and elegant he looked in his blue, expensive

fit him perfectly and he looked so damn good. It wasn’t exaggeratedly decorated, embroidered or designed.

was chic, the design was chic, everything

gorgeous as expected. Her attire was perfect

golden embroidery matched her

throat was dry by the time she got to his

evening, angel.” he murmured lowly, to her hearing and only hers. Saïda smiled

grabbed her hand and raised it, kissing the top. Saïda bit her lip a little, wishing he’d kissed her on the lips. He definitely wished same. But with their maids and men watching, they couldn’t. They were there

love...” Saïda murmured in

he smiled at her. Their stares said it all. They wanted

stunning. I

lucky myself. You look

at each other’s lips in silence, fighting the

words.” Amir mused, stepping forward

and held Saïda’s hand, pulling her a little away from

They all laughed.

running a hand over his face and causing

patience.” Kanaan mused, patting his shoulder. They

a guard from

your

“Alright.”

a slightly far distance behind him, the maids and men behind her and finally,

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a little and kissed Saïda in the air. She giggled shyly and

read his lips perfectly well because she

you even

her before facing front again. His

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the trumpets

Zagreh! Your Prince, Asahd Usaïd!” they heard the chief guard announce

him, his future fiancée

a

I’m not used to

are. He’s made several entrances with

been announced as his

a deep

opened from the inside. The doors were completely parted and all eyes

’Let’s do this.′

red carpet that trailed across the middle path of the huge room. Saïda and the

they stepped in, everyone

so she kept her head low too. She tried looking up once and saw smiles. So many warm

unique and beautiful

front and up to the stage-like platform where the royal sofas and tables were. Saïda followed behind. Their men and maids

touched her father’s feet, then the queen’s.

“On behalf of my family and I, I welcome you to my son’s twenty third birthday and engagement

cheers. Asahd smiled at the crowd and bowed a

looked down at the huge crowd, all eyes on him. Even those in the other dining parlors and in

happily. Well, most people did. Asahd’s exes weren’t flattered at all. He hadn’t

each and everyone of you for coming to celebrate with me. Not only am I happy to see one more year, I’m even happier to be a future husband. If someone had told me that I would get engaged today, a few months ago, I would’ve cussed them out.” he mused and everyone laughed

was capable of? He was a case. Although he still was one, he was less

I already see how much they’ve

More applause.

to be a long and merry one. We’ve got time. For now, we eat and drink first. Get full to the brim.” he mused and there

returned to their seats, everyone finally sat down too. Soon, the waiters came rushing with

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tables at the VIP platform. On the left were Djafar and his sister, on the right were the sultan and Queen;

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real close and

Their meals were brought.

off you.” Asahd leaned and whispered close to her ear. Saïda smiled

here. You’re

you, beautiful.” he leaned over and kissed her on the cheek real quick, before their parents could notice. “That ought to keep me a little

in amusement, her

the sultan

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