"I have told her that she will leave everyone on their feet but she wouldn't believe me, now see my prediction came true," Kayden muttered as he stared at the half figure of the lady still descending the stairs.
Kayden began climbing the stairs after seeing that the figure in a white dress would soon reach the middle of the staircase.
"Who the hell has the power to keep everyone on their feet waiting to welcome her," Tiffany, who is also anxious to know who the lady at the stairs was, mumbled.
On reaching the figure in white Kayden offered her his right hand.
"What are you up to this time around?" Joanna, who didn't know the chaos her entrance had caused in the minds of everyone present at the party asked innocently.
"Why the haste when you can slowly take your time savouring the moment?" Kayden grinned mysteriously as they climbed down the stairs together.
Everyone's mouth dropped open in awe the moment they behold the beauty of the owner of the figure.
At first, none recognised her because of the total makeover. But her rare pair of eyes soon gave her identity away.
"It's her!" Queen Mother and Tiffany remarked in shock.
The moment the Queen Mother saw whom she had stood up just to get a glimpse of, she quickly sat down not wanting everyone to see that she paid respect to a 'Nobody' like her.
"Yes, this is the kind of respect the future Queen deserves. I can't believe he succeeded in making everyone pay her the due respect she truly deserves," Audrey smiled at her best friend who was the centre of attention.
"I can't wait to meet those mean witches so that I can add more fuel to the already burning fire inside of them".
The thought of seeing the girls fuming in anger gave Audrey so much satisfaction. She has been waiting for this day to get back at them for everything they did to Joanna.
Now that Kayden has decided to play the villain then she will play the bigger villain and make sure everyone who ever looked down on Joanna regrets ever not currying favour with the King's mate.
As if shocking everyone with her grand entrance wasn't enough, King Kayden walked Joanna to the Royal table and pulled out a seat for her.
Joanna was dumbfounded at the recent developments. She so much wanted to say something to Kayden but swallowed back the words on seeing that all eyes were on the two of them.
Everyone thought that the third seat at the royal table was meant for Tiffany Noel but they got the shock of their lives when the girl they looked down on sat on the future Queen's chair.
[This is not true! I must be dreaming. Yes it must be a dream that the King choose her over me]
Tiffany standing close to the Royal table raced out of the hall when she could no longer handle the embarrassment.
Although almost everyone at the party was dissatisfied with the King's actions, none was gutsy enough to walk up to him and question his actions. Neither could anyone leave the party since it was the Queen Mother's birthday party.
Only someone who has a death wish will dare to publicly question the King.
The Queen Mother who had her own plans for the position of the future Queen was furious at what Kayden did but she didn't say a word about it.
[So this is what this sly son of mine has been up to. I can't believe he played me for a fool by always acting stupid]
Queen Mother clenched her fists as she stared at her son who was busy flirting with Joanna.
Kayden made the party uncomfortable for everyone while he had a blast seeing their displeased expression.
Some hours later, Chris walked up to where the King sat and whispered in his ear.
"Everything is set. We are only waiting for you to give the order," Chris whispered into the King's ear.
"I will bring her out in a few minutes. But if the ancient artefact fully absorbs the full moon before we come out then sound the signal," Kayden whispered back.
"I will do just that, your Majesty," Chris bowed and left in the same manner he came.
"It will be your cue soon my Queen so get ready to steal the show," Kayden whispered to Joanna.
"What are you…,"
"There is no need to get overly anxious. Harming you is the last thing I would ever do so calm down and enjoy your eighteenth birthday. Leave all the stressful work to me," Kayden said. The evil grin on his lips made Joanna realize that Kayden was far from being done.
The MC climbed the stage once again when he received the signal from the King's men.
"I know everyone is all here to celebrate Her Highness, Queen Mother Theresa but the truth is there are two more reasons for us to celebrate," the MC said with his voice that carried so much excitement.
"Miss Joanna Anderson's birthday is also today. She is dressed like an angel to indirectly tell us that on this day an angel was brought into this world. The brightest angel which stands out even amidst a thousand people," the MC showered Joanna with accolades.
He kept on praising Joanna. He only stopped praising her when her smile shone the brightest. It was as if he was ordered to stop when her smile shines the brightest.
"As for the third reason for gathering here, may we stand up as we welcome our King, the ruler of our great Kingdom, His Majesty King Kayden Greyson," The MC said with his head lowered to show his respect.
King Kayden Greyson stood up from his seat and offered Joanna his hand. Together they climbed the stage with elegance.
"I will not beat around the bush about what I am going to announce," Kayden said sternly.
"It's a triple celebration and I am happy to announce to you the third reason for the celebration".
He turned and faced Joanna as he got ready to make the announcement. He stared into her eyes passionately.
Kayden made her unwrap her hand around his right arm.
Looking into his eyes that emit so much passion and hotness, Joanna could feel her heartbeat double. Her stomach tightened. She started feeling butterflies in her stomach.
[Was this the manifestation of the mate bond or is there something wrong with me]
Joanna questioned these foreign feelings that were threatening to overwhelm her.
"I announce that as of this day, Joanna Anderson is the…,"
Bang, bang boom***
The loud sound of the drum disrupted what Kayden wanted to say. It disrupted the tension that had built up in the mind of the audience.
"Darn! Why did he have to beat the drum at such an important moment?" Kayden cursed underneath his breath.
"Everyone please step out. There is an even bigger surprise waiting for you," The MC announced when he saw the King lead Joanna down the stage.
When they had taken the exit prepared only for the royal family, Joanna let go of Kayden's hand.
"Kay, what on Earth are you up to?" Joanna asked with a stern expression.
"Why did you prepare such a grand entrance for me? Why did you make me sit at the royal table? What on Earth are you planning?"
Instead of getting furious at her for questioning him, he raised his right hand and stroked her face.
"What else could I be planning if not to give my mate the best birthday ever. I wanted to make it up to you for all the years you had to suffer…,"
"And you think throwing an elaborate party and making me be in the spotlight will be enough compensation for all I went through?"
Joanna couldn't mask her emotions as she spoke. Her eyes became misty all of a sudden.
"I never said this was enough to make up for all that you went through. I know what I did earlier is far from being enough for the pains you went through and that is why I have vowed to spend my entire life repaying you," Kayden said while staring into her misty eyes. He cupped her face with his palms.
"And why do you want to compensate me when you were never among those who inflicted the pains on me…,"
"Because I love you," Kayden blurted out.
"I love you so much that my heart aches badly anytime I see you in pain. Joan, I love you a whole lot that I feel dead inside if I don't see you for a day. I almost went crazy when…," Joanna quickly moved backwards when she felt her cheeks burn hot because of his touch.
She so much wanted to look into his eyes and tell him that she didn't feel the same way for him as she has always done but unfortunately, she found out that she couldn't do it.
"Hey, what nonsense are you spewing…," Kayden pulled closer and grabbed her hands. He placed her hand on his beating chest.
"I am not lying. This is exactly how I feel for you. Can you sense it through my heartbeat?"
Kayden asked. He looked into her wavering eyes as he spoke. He lifted his left hand and caressed her face.
"My love for you is far wider than the oceans and firmer than the most solid rock. It can withstand any tribulations. All I ask is that you be my wife hmm".
Kayden's face inched closer as he continued staring into her eyes.
He was just about to seal his confession with a kiss when someone barged in on them.
In a flash, Chris turned his back on them when he saw what was about to take place.
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