《One night with the Prince》


 Chapter -1 Outline:

    Welcome to my second story, and thank you, for giving this novel a chance.


    I''m hoping that you will continue this journey with me to the end.


    Warning:I''m not a native English speaker; I''m a Filipino born and raise.[ I''m using it as an excuse for my poor grammar.]


    You might find at some point that my wordings were plain and cliche in many chapters.Another thing you might see was a grammatical error here in there or a lot.


    I''m asking for your forgiveness beforehand and hope that you continue reading to the end along with all those issues.


    Lastly, if you had enjoyed my first book I accidentally married a CEO, I assure you that you would love this one more.


    May our journey be a happy one.Happy reading!


    Thank you!


    AJZHEN

 Chapter 1 FIRST MEETING

    "Aren''t you finished? My God! it''s coming out already. Please! Hurry up; I can''t hold it anymore. Grandma!!!"


    Alexa needed to use the bathroom so bad; she must have eaten something that gave her diarrhea.


    However, her grandmother had eaten the same food; therefore, she also has diarrhea and had been in the bathroom for almost an hour.


    "I''ll be out soon, alright!" Grandmother Santos yelled back to Alexa from inside the bathroom.


    Just when Grandmother Santos was about to get up from the commode, it started again. "Prrrt!"She had to sit back down still.


    "Sorry! Alexa, but it keeps on coming out.You have to go asks next door if you can use their bathroom."


    "Grandma, please!!! I really can''t hold it any longer."Just as she was begging her grandmother, it did come right out without warning. "Prrrrrt!Oh my God! I shit on my pants! Grandma!!!"


    ===


    "Hahaha! Are you serious?Then what happened afterward?"Andrea Santos was asking Alexa to continue with her story.


    "Oh! forget it, I was telling you the story, so you know why I was not able to go to the interview."Alexa explained.


    "It''s alright! There''s another job that came today.A foreigner needed an assistant for a week while on vacation.I recommended you for the job, do you want to check it out?The pay is good."


    "Andrea, thank you! You know I would do the job as long as it pays well.What''s the address?" Alexa happily accepts the card her cousin Andrea handed.


    ===


    "Are you sure this actress is trustworthy?You know I can''t get caught; If that happens, it will be your head on the plate that I will serve to my father." Prince Alexander told his assistant sternly.


    "Yes! Your Highness, she''s trustworthy.You will be able to see it for yourself in a minute.It''s almost time for her to come."His assistant proudly informed.


    The assistant was about to say something else when he heard. *Knock, knock!*"Speaking of the devil, I guess she has arrived."


    The assistant opened the door. "Come in, are you here for the job?"He asks while looking her up from head to toe back from toe to head.


    "Hello! Yes, I''m here for the job.I was to report so we can discuss the term." Alexa smiles showing her pearly white straight teeth.


    "Well! What are you waiting for, why don''t you come in so I can see what you look like."Alexa heard a voice from inside the room.


    Alexa complies and slowly made her way to the room.What she saw in front of her made her shock with mouth wide open.


    The man in front of her is too good looking for his good.Any woman he would meet would drop the underwear in a heartbeat.And she''s not an exception.


    "Excuse me! If you finished gawking, you may close your mouth so fly could not get in."The man in front of her just insulted her.


    The 100-degree-heat that Alexa was feeling, suddenly dropped to zero-below as soon as she heard that insult."I''m sorry!I just thought I saw a ghost behind you earlier; I didn''t mean to gawk on you."She told him with a blank look on her face.


    Prince Alex gave Alexa a looking over before speaking again.


    "What makes you different from all the others?


    ''What makes me different from all the others?Good question, but what is the answer?Oh! I got it,''"I''m different because..., I''m different!" She answered innocently.


    He looks at her straight face then, "Hahaha!Because your different, you will do."


    "Thank you!I will make sure you don''t regret it, Sir!"


    "Will see!"

 Chapter 2 NOT INTERESTED

    Prince Alex and his assistant went after Alexa.


    However, when they arrived where she was supposed to be waiting for a cab, there was no one there who remotely looked like her.


    Alexa was long gone, and Prince Alex was not happy about that."You better get her back here, or you might as well pack your belongings and fly back home," he told his assistant.


    The assistant was sweating bullets.He thought it was hot earlier, but at this point, he was burning from the fire coming out of Prince Alex''s gaze."I''m on it your Highness," he replied as he bowed and then left hurriedly to start looking for Alexa.


    Alexa was in the washroom washing her hand.She did not know that she was currently a wanted person by the Prince and his assistant.She took out her phone and texted her cousin to update her.


    Alexa: [When I get home later, I better not see you.]


    Andrea: [What did I do now?]


    Alexa: [You sent me to work for a pervert.]


    Andrea: {What are you talking about? I did not send you to work for a pervert. Wait, what pervert are you talking about?]


    Alexa: [Well, you did send me to one for employment, and I''m on my way home to kick your ass too!]


    Andrea: [What do you mean kick my ass also? Did you do something to her?]


    Alexa: [What do you mean by, her?It''s a woman, not he?]


    Andrea: [What are you talking about? You''re supposed to meet a woman, how did it become a man?]


    Alexa finally had it; she couldn''t text anymore.She dialed her cousin''s number so they could hear each other''s voices, and it was faster than typing letters.


    "Hello!What are you talking about? Was I supposed to be meet a female boss? I went to the room number that you gave me."


    "What is the room number you entered?" Andrea asked as Alexa could hear concern her voice.


    "It was the Penthouse; room 10009?"


    "What? I said 10006, not 10009! Are you dyslexic?Did you transpose a number again?"


    "Oh! Shit, I just went to a wrong room and kicked someone''s ass.Hahaha! I''m in deep sh*t now."


    She slowly made her way to the door of the washroom and peeked outside to see if either one of the two were out there. "Phew!"


    "Ok! I had made a mistake and ended up meeting a pervert. However, I took care of giving him a piece of my tigress side, so don''t worry about me", she told Andrea cheerfully so that she won''t worry herself too much.


    "Are you sure you''re fine?The pervert wasn''t able to do anything shameful to you right?"


    Alexa thought about what that man did to her; was it shameful? Nah! What do I need to be ashamed of? I can''t help it if he found me irresistible. Hahaha!She thought before replying to her cousin.


    "Nah! He didn''t have the chance to do anything shameful, and as I said, I kicked his butt. So, don''t worry ok?!"


    "I''m going to hang up now.I will try and see if I can still go to the right person this time." She then hung the phone up after bidding her goodbyes.


    ''It''s 10006 and not 10009.I better remember that.''Alexa started going in the direction of the room.


    As she was waiting by the elevator, Prince Alex saw her and ran right towards her.When he was almost where she was, the elevator opened, and she went in.Prince Alex was unable to catch her.


    Prince Alex looked at the floor where the elevator stopped. 10th floor, that''s my floor.He ran as fast as he could as if the devil was chasing him to the private elevator assigned to his room."Hahaha!" I got you now; let''s see if you can get away from me again." His laughter echoed through the lobby as he entered the elevator.


    Once he arrived on the 10th floor, he started running instead of walking towards his room.He bumped into his assistant as he was about to reach his suite.


    "Prince Alex, I apologize, but she seems to have disappeared."The assistant couldn''t stand still, afraid of Prince Alex''s wrath.


    The smile and excitement suddenly faded away from his face.It changed from happiness to disappointment."What do you mean Miss Grant disappeared? I just saw her enter the elevator and it stopped on this floor. You mean to tell me you did not see her?"


    The assistant was dumbfounded; he had been there all this time.So how could he have missed Alexa?Just as they were about to go back down to look for her one more time, they heard the sound of elevator opening. *Ding!*


    Prince Alex and his assistant stood still while rooted to the ground waiting for the door to open.


    When the door opens, a middle age woman came out and right behind her was Miss. Grant who was happily chatting away with a beautiful smile plastered on her face making her dimples visibly clear.


    Alexa stopped talking as soon as she saw the two standing at the corridor.''Oh! Shit!I''m in trouble now. What should I do?Should I turn around and leave or should I take a chance and ignore them?''She was still debating as to what she should do and didn''t realize that someone was right in front of her staring intensely.


    "Hello! Miss Grant, I think you owe me an apology, don''t you think so?"Prince Alex grabs her once again, but this time his grip was tight, and she was unable to free herself.


    "Please, excuse us! We have business to discuss." Prince Alex told the middle age woman before proceeding to take Alexa away towards his room.


    Alexa had to think of a way; she did not want to go inside the room with this ''pervert.'' Who knows what he would do to her once they get there.She needed to think fast."Let go of me! You jerk! Pervert! I''m not interested in you!" She yelled out loud for the middle age woman to hear, then started kicking with all her might.


    "Let go of me, jerk! Pervert! I said I''m not interested!" she said, still yelling loud enough for the woman to hear and rescue her and also not to misjudge the situation.


    Sure enough, she heard and came to Alexa''s rescue. "Young man! Stop right there! You seem to be a distinguished gentleman and a very handsome one at that. But why are you forcing yourself on someone who is not willing?" The foreign woman intervened.


    Prince Alexander continued pulling Alexa towards his suite; he didn''t even pay any attention to the woman or what she was saying.


    All that mattered to him was Alexa, the one who for the first time in his entire life gave him the very first slap on his face and a kick on his butt.


    His assistant was worried, he kept on looking back and forth to the elevator, in case another guest may show up and see the commotion.


    Prince Alexander motioned to his assistant to prevent the lady from intervening, but he made a mistake and overlooked Alexa''s swift movement.Once she saw an opening, she stomped at his foot, then kicked him in his groin.*Bam!*


    It hit the target right on the mark.He had no choice but to let go of Alexa and hold on to his middle section where it''s hurting like hell.


    "Serves you right!I''m not apologizing for kicking your butt before, and I would not apologize for kicking your groin this time either." Alexa plastered a big grin on her face then turned around and walked back to where the foreign woman was standing who also had a smile on her face.


    "Ma''am, I apologize about the rude interruption."She put on the sweetest smile her face could conjure then continued the conversation she was having with the lady as if nothing ever happened.


    "Hahaha! Feisty, aren''t you?You''re the kind of person I''m looking for; I can''t wait to see how you work. With that kind of attitude, I trust you will do well."The lady praised Alexa.


    They continued their conversation as they left without looking back.Prince Alexander and his assistant couldn''t do anything to save their lives.


    "Miss Grant sure is an extraordinary woman."The assistant commented loud enough for Prince Alexander to hear.


    Prince Alexander still crouching, could not utter a word.His face was all red and muscle on his jaw was twisting back and forth due to the pain he was feeling down below.


    "You''ve got to be kidding me, you met him again and this time you what?" Andrea asked.


    "I kicked him in his groin. Last, when I saw him, he was still crouching and holding his you know what. Hahaha!"Alexa was telling her cousin what had happened.


    "Forget about that jerk. I don''t ever want to see him again in this lifetime."Alexa commented.


    "So! You''ve met the foreign lady that you''re going to work for right?"


    "Yup!And guess what!She told me that if she''s satisfied with my service, she will offer me a position in her company overseas."Alexa was beaming with happiness thinking about the opportunity coming her way.


    "You know I have a dream, right?"With this opportunity, I would be able to fulfill my dream surely."


    "I know!You want to enter the beauty queen competition.That''s why you''re saving every penny you make for the expenses."Andrea replied looking at Alexa seriously.


    "Guess what the foreign lady does for a living: she''s a famous fashion designer and also the organizer of a well-known beauty pageant."Alexa proudly informed her cousin Andrea.


    "Really? Wow!You sure got lucky this time.If you didn''t have diarrhea the other day, you could have been working already, and you would not have had a chance to meet this lady."


    "So! What kind of job would you be doing while she''s in the Country?No... No. Don''t tell me; she offers you to be her model and spokesperson."Andrea was only playing with Alexa.


    How could she know that was precisely what the lady had offered Alexa?


    Unfortunately, the offer has a clause; if she does an excellent job being her assistant for a week.


    The lady would sign her to be one of her models and the possibility to become a candidate for Miss Elegant Beauty Queen.


    As long as I don''t run into that man again, I should be more than excellent.


    Alexa did not know what fate had in store for them, well she would find out sooner or later.

 Chapter 3 GOING BACK HOME

    Prince Alexander had given up on using an actress to fool the King and Queen.After meeting the feisty Miss Alexa Grant, he decided that she''s the one he wants to introduce to his parent as his girlfriend.He needed to find a way to get her back, whatever it takes before going back home.


    "Do whatever it takes to find something I can use to entice her in agreeing to become my girlfriend. If you can''t, don''t bother coming back.You hear me!"He snarled at his assistant.


    ''Why do I always get the end of the sticks, and he always threatening me with the same thing over and over again?I wonder what he would do if I do what he said and don''t come back.Hahaha!'' The assistant was thinking to himself.


    Prince Alexander stands by the window sill looking at the beautiful scenery outside, while in deep thought.He''s only 25 years old, but he''s being forced to produce an heir already.


    The worst of it all, the one they want him to marry is that bitch Lady Antella.Well, she''s not precisely a bitch, the only problem was they are more like a brother than a lover.


    How many times they had competed with each other.From young, they had been a friend, and she always likes to fight with him from toys to girls.''That''s right; Lady Antella also likes girls. ''


    Prince Alexander was still in deep thought when he glances back towards the beach, and his eyes bulge up from what he saw.Miss Alexa Grant walking side by side with the foreigner.


    From what he can see from his side, she''s busy explaining something from the way her hands keep on gesturing. ''Oh! That smiles, so beautiful...Look over here... Smile at me instead why don''t you.''He thought still looking straight at Alexa.


    It''s like ESP, Alexa looks up, and she saw him from down below.She looks straight at him then gestures with her middle finger secretly then gave him a wicked smile, continued afterward as if nothing happened.


    Prince Alexander was shocked by how bold Alexa was.He had never thought she would have guts to gestured unladylike.Well, what does he expected, if she can beat the crap out of him, he guessed she could do that as well.It only made him more interested in her.


    Prince Alexander hurried up and walked out of his room and went toward the beachfront where he saw them last.


    When he arrives, there''s no sign of them any longer. ''Where did they go?They were here a couple of minutes ago?''He looks at the south side of the beach, no one there.He turned around and looked at the Northside, and still no one.


    Prince Alexander was now getting prostrated at this point.He needed to find her soon; he doesn''t have much time left.It''s time to go back to his country soon, and he has no one to bring with him when he does.


    He was about to give up and go back to his room and wait for his assistant to report his findings when someone spoke from behind him.


    "Excuse me!Where are you looking for me by any chance?"


    Prince Alexander turned around, eyes shone brightly, his whole face lit up and his mouth curved into a smile from seeing the person in front of him. The feisty Miss Alexa Grant, with a hardened expression on her beautiful face.


    "What If I am, do I need your permission to do so?"He banters back to Alexa.Which was a wrong move for him,that only made Alexa more irritated and hate him to the core of her being?


    "Your right! You don''t need my permission to look for me, but you would need my permission to speak with me.Therefore, "


    She pointed her middle finger once again right in front of his face."Asshole!"Alexa turned around and left afterward without saying another word.


    She was so quick that left Prince Alexander was speechless and lost his sense for a moment.When he realizes that she''s leaving again, he hurried up and runs after her.


    Once he reached Alexa, he grabs hold of her shoulder to stop her from going.Another mistake on his part again.


    Alexa''s reflex was fast and accurate.As soon as Prince Alexander hand landed, she grabs it and flips him to the ground. *Whoops**Bang!*


    Prince Alexander landed on his back flat on the ground.


    Alexa''s right foot was on top of his chest, staring at him with a look that could kill."You better stay away from me, ''YOU PERVERT.''It''s your last warning, no more next time."


    After saying those words, Alexa walked away and left for home. That was the last time they encounter each other.


    Prince Alexander had no choice but to go back home empty-handed, head full of the thought of the feisty Miss Alexa Grant.


    ''We would soon meet again, I will make sure of that!'' At least that''s what he thought anyway.


    Twenty-four hours later, Prince Alex tries to be inconspicuous when he arrived in Stonasia.He doesn''t want the King and Queen to know.


    Besides his living quarter inside the Palace, he has a Villa outside the City for his rendezvous.He decided to go straight to the villa first to avoid meeting his parents.He needed to figure out something before he faces them.Knowing the King, he would be in so much trouble this time.


    Last week he received a message from the King''s secretary informing him of his impending engagement to Lady Antella as per the King''s decree.Today is the last day of his freedom, and he would enjoy every minute of it, at least that''s what he thought.


    Prince Alex arrives at his villa in an excellent mood.He''s was in the middle of the conversation with one of his girlfriend when *Thud!* he was kicked on his butt and almost fell on the ground face first.


    The person was not that strong; he was able to hold his ground. "What the heck!" Prince Alex cursed.


    He turned to look and see who the intruder was and he was in shock."What are you doing here? and why are you here"He asked face full of anger, dagger shooting from his eyes.


    "Does it matter what and why I''m here?What matter is the stupid Idea our parents came up?Hahaha! Who were they kidding?You...?Me...? What''s up with that?"


    Tomorrow night it would be officially announced for the whole world to know. Are you going to let them?"Lady Antella was asking with a loud voice.


    Prince Alex hugs Lady Antella as a greeting."How have you been?Hehe! Of course not!Not in this lifetime or the next.Unless..." He gave her a look over with a knotted eyebrow, "unless you become a complete woman on your next life. Hahaha! I might consider the possibility."


    With that, Prince Alex got a kicked on his shin. *Ouch!* "Man! You mean and violent, you''re just like that girl/woman I met in Asia.You two would match well if she''s into someone like you."


    "Into someone like me?What about like me?What''s wrong with me?"Lady Antella bombarded Prince Alex.


    Prince Alex thought about that girl and the lady in front of him.He better not introduce them to each other if time permits.


    Lady Antella might compete with him and end up losing the girl to the competitor, not a good idea at all.


    Lady Antella kicked his shin again to get his attention."You haven''t answered my question, what are you planning to do about our impending engagement?"She insisted on getting a reply.


    "Why don''t we go inside and talk about this in a civil conversation alright!"Prince Alex was afraid that a paparazzi might be lurking around somewhere in the vicinity.It''s not a good idea to have their picture taken together, especially with the impending engagement.


    Once they were inside, Lady Antella went straight to the bar to pour herself a drink."Do you want some?The way you look right now, it seems you could use a whole bottle. Hahaha!" She teased Prince Alex.


    "Stop it! Why don''t you, I''m tired, and I''m pissed right now."He informs her with the looks that could kill.


    "What''s with the sour-puss look?Did you meet someone in Asia and got busted?"She asked jokingly, not knowing that''s exactly what happened.


    Prince Alexander recounts his meeting with Alexa Grant.The woman with many first in his life.


    "Hahaha! Hahaha!" Lady Antella, crouching while holding her stomach laughing after hearing the whole story from Prince Alexander.


    Lady Antella found herself interested in meeting this woman."I want to meet this woman that you had many first, let see if she could give you a second. Hahaha!"She was laughing but seriously thinking about going to Asia herself.


    " So do I, so do I..." Prince Alexander mumbles, he has no idea that sooner or later they would meet again.

 Chapter 4 WE MEET AGAIN

    Alexa was practically slaving herself for the whole week.She was initially supposed to be an assistant, but she became other than that.


    The original request was for an assistant to handle the daily schedule for the duration the guest was in town, no more no less.


    However, that had changed when the guest had met Alexa.Especially after that encounter with Prince Alexander.Alexa''s temporary boss saw potential within her and wanted to explore the possibility of grooming her as one of her talents.


    Instead of Alexa assisting with the daily schedules.The guest had hired another person to do the job.She had Alexa shadow her in all of her meetings to see what she needed to do when the time comes.


    The guest was not precisely a foreigner.She was born in that Country and currently living in another.She was invited to be in the panel of judges for the upcoming beauty contest.


    At first, she was hesitant, but due to the recent success of the contestant winning the competition from this particular Country.She had decided to come and discuss the possibility and hope in the process she could scout one to become her talent.


    Her decision was not a mistake, she found one, and she would do everything in her power to get her signed before she goes back home.


    While Alexa was shadowing the foreign guest, she learns the ins and outs of the beauty pageant.It''s crucial for her to learn for her future in the industries.


    She knows deep in her heart that she has a long way to go, but she''s determined to accomplish this dream even if it kills her.


    The week came and ended, finally it was the end of Alexa''s shadowing the foreign lady.As much as she loves the job, it was very tiring and had consumed so much of her energy.


    "Alexa, if you have time tonight I would like to have dinner with you to discuss something.Are you available?"Her boss asked her with sincerity on her voice.


    "Mam?Yes, Madam!I''m available.''Even if I''m not, I would make sure I become one. hehe!''Alexa thought while giving her best smile that she had been practicing for a long time.


    "Good! Don''t worry about dressing up; I want you to come back here around 3:p.m. that should give us enough time."


    Alexa was thinking to herself about the time her temporary boss indicated."Madam isn''t 3:00 p.m. a little early to have dinner?Just wondering." She asked with an eye full of curiosity.


    "Just come back around that time, you''ll soon find out why, alright!" She said it a little irritably.


    Alexa saw it right away and rectify the situation. "Yes! Mam, I''ll be here at 3:00 p.m. precisely. Not before, and especially not later. If nothing else, I will be on my way then." She gives her a respectful bow then left proudly.


    The foreign lady had a half smile on her face when Alexa left.


    What she''s planning today would show if she''s correct or not with her assumption.This would be a test for Alexa, whether she would get signed as talent or not.


    ===


    Alexa was standing at the bus stop when her cousin Andrea called.She fumbled with her cell phone and almost dropped it before she was able to answer.Luckily someone was speedy to catch it before it falls and shutter to the ground.


    "Thank you!" Alexa said quickly after receiving her phone from a stranger.


    "No big deal, It''s a good thing it didn''t drop.It would have been shuttered to pieces for sure."The stranger was trying to make small talk.


    "Yup! Man, I would have been in deep shit with my grandma, if the had happened."She replied calmly.


    "Alexa, you didn''t recognize me, don''t you?" The stranger excitedly asked her.


    Alexa looks at the stranger straight face without blinking.She assessed him,first his face, then she backed up a little ready to bolt."Man, if I had done something to offend you or something, I''m sorry ok!"Terror was clearly showing on Alexa''s face, but she''s still ready to fight.


    "Hahaha!You haven''t changed a bit, your still a tomboy.But you sure cleaned up pretty well though."The stranger banters.


    "Wait a minute, do we know each other from the past or something?How come I don''t recognize you at all?"Alexa said it a little loud.


    "Hahaha! of course, you wouldn''t recognize me anymore. The last time you saw me was when I was 12 years old, and I was on a skinny side.Plus I had braces and thick eyeglasses then."He gave Alexa a wide grin showing straight pearly white teeth.


    "My braces were gone, and I had a Lasik done, so no more glasses either.Plus I worked out, so I''m pretty baff, see!"


    Alexa looked at him once again, she looks, and looks, and looks.Then something hit her from what he had said. "Ramon!!!Oh my God!Is it you?How could that the be? Hahaha!"


    "I told you back then before I left for America that someday, will meet again.And here I am."


    Alexa got excited, she jumps at Ramon and hugs him, "Hahaha! I can''t believe it''s you and you kept your promise that will meet again."


    Ramon was stunned unable to say a word.He stands still rooted to the ground speechless.With nervous looks on his face.


    Alexa couldn''t believe that the person in front of her is the same childhood friend that left for America when she was only seven years old.She was devastated when Ramon said his goodbye; the only comforting words were, we will meet again I promise! That was his parting words, and she kept that in her heart all these years.


    Once all the excitement was over, she remembers their happy and sad time, and she couldn''t help herself and tears started building in her eyes.Alexa pushed Ramon a little so she can be face to face with him.She looks him straight in his eye, she then started punching his chest with tears flowing on her beautiful face.


    "Where have you been? *Pow, pow, pow.* You''re so mean you know that?I waited for your letters all these years, and none came.What happened?"Alexa bombarded him with the question while tears running down her face and some snot coming out of her nose.


    "Hahaha! Slow down, gosh, what''s with this..." Ramon pulls out a handkerchief from his pocket, and instead of handing it to her, he wipes her tears first then the snot that was slowly dripping from her nose.


    "You haven''t changed at all you know that!I still have to wipe your snots just like when we were still a kid.You might taller now and looks like a girl, but you''re still the same. Hahaha!"Ramon was so happy that she accepted her back just like he never left at all.


    Alexa remembers she''s supposed to be on the way home, and her cousin was calling her.She looks around and checks if she had missed the bus. It seems not, ''that''s good'' she thought.


    "How do you know it''s me and how did you find me?"She asked Ramon curiously.


    "Oh! About that, well... that''s a long story, and I don''t think this is the right place for us to discuss it.Are you on your way home? I have a car; you want a ride?"Ramon was looking at her with pleading eyes.


    Alexa''s eye widens shining brightly with his offer of a ride in a car."Wow! You''re a big shot now; you even have a car.That''s good, that''s great.Hope you''re sticking around for a while so I can ask a favor of you. hahaha!"Alexa laughs out loud.


    Ramon just gave her a half smiles then ushered her to the direction of the car across the street.


    Ramon opened the door for Alexa like a boyfriend more than aguy friend.Once she hops in and seated, he helped her with her seatbelt very gently.His palm was sweating from nervousness.


    However, Alexa was different it doesn''t seem to bother her to be near a man at all.She happily smiled at him "Thank you! My best friend."


    "Your welcome!Anytime, it''s my pleasure."Ramon replied shyly and hurriedly finished with the seatbelt, closed the door and when to the driver side.


    "Here we go!" He steps on the gas, shifted the gear then drove off to the direction of Alexa''s home.


    The eerie sound of silence was deafening to Alexas ear.She needed to break the silence, it''s becoming awkward, and they still have about 30 minutes drive before they arrive at her home.


    "Ramon, can I ask you a question?"Alexa started with a question.


    "Sure, what is it?"


    "After so many years of silence, why did you suddenly look me up?"


    "As I said, it''s a long story, and it wasn''t a right place and time to speak about it.But if you must know, I look you up because I need your help."He said it in a low voice almost a whisper.


    Alexa looks at Ramon with a question clearly showing in her eyes."Tell me! If I can be of help, I would do my best."She gives him the sweetest smile.


    Ramon''s heart was beating so fast that his foot pushed the gas pedal a little more and the car speeds a little faster than the speed limit.


    "You see, I''m Engaged... and that''s where you come in."


    Alexa; "^-^"

 Chapter 5 HEs ENGAGED

    "What do you mean, that''s where I come in? Elaborate a little, please!I''m a little slow when it comes to love life. Hehe!"Alexa was trying to make Ramon feel at ease.He looks like someone that''s about to have his head cut-off.


    Ramon looks at Alexa from the corner of his eyes, trying to get the feel of the situation before replying." Well, it''s a long story like I said earlier and it''s best if we talk about it over food. Hehe!"He scratches his head unsure if Alexa would agree.


    "Well, I haven''t changed much.When it comes to food, I will listen to your story even if it takes forever.Especially if it''s my favorite food, we''re talking about now."


    Ramon''s face brightened when he heard Alexa''s reply. "So... Would you have dinner with me tonight then?I know this perfect place that has all your favorite food."He eagerly awaits for Alexa''s reply.


    "Oh... Not tonight though, I have an appointment with my future manager, and I don''t know what time it would end though." Alexa''s eyes filled with regret as she looks at him straight up.


    "It''s alright! I have all the time in the world so I could wait for you no matter what time you finish."


    "Really?Well, if you can wait for me no matter what time I finished; then yes! I would have dinner with you tonight."She replied excitedly with a big grin plastered on her face.


    "It''s a date then, you better not change your mind.I will take you to your appointment and wait for you until your done.We can then go from there and have dinner.Let me assure you, this place is a must.You will love it; the food is to die. Hahaha!"Ramon''s laughter was vibrant; he''s thrilled to the max.


    While they were busy talking, they reach their destination without knowing.When Ramon stops the car right in front of their little house, the neighbors were curious, and they all poke they''re head out of the door to see.


    Ramon was quick to get out of the driver seat and went around to open the door for Alexa.


    Alexa laughed at his action and teased him in turn."Whoa! When did you become a gentleman, opening the door to a woman? You make it look like we just came from a date. Hahaha!" She banters.


    Ramon''s face turned scarlet red from what she said.What''s wrong if the neighbors think they just came back from a date.He''s a man, and she''s a woman, and they are both young and single.At least that''s what he thinks, and he''s sticking by it.


    "Come! Come, let see if my grandmother would still remember you.It had been what?Let see, you left when I was seven years old, and I''m almost 19 this year.So, it had been 12 years long years.I want to see this."


    It was a bummer though because her grandmother wasn''t at home.She''s playing Mahjong at the neighboring street."Well! Grandma''s not home; she''s probably out playing mahjong.Maybe she would be home later after dinner." Alexa apologetically explained the best she can.


    "It''s all right!No sweat, I will be in the country for a while, we will more chance to meet in the future."


    "Cool! How about you make yourself at home, give me a couple of minutes to take a shower and change, then we can go. Alright!"She didn''t wait for his reply; she took it for granted that he agreed.


    Alexa must hurry, or she would be late for her appointment, she went to the only bathroom in the house and quickly took a shower as fast as she can.It didn''t take her long, less than fifteen minutes, and she''s finished.


    She turned off the running water and ready to dry herself, that''s when she realized that she forgot to bring a towel with her."F***k me!" She mumbles,she needed to think quick.


    "Ramon! Ramon, can you hear me?" She called from inside the bathroom.


    Ramon was in deep thought and barely heard her calling."Alexa! You called me?"


    "Yes!Can you do me a favor, please!I forgot to bring a towel, can you get me one from the room?"


    What choice does he have, "sure! Where in the room?" He yells back as he enters the small room that Alexa been sharing with her Grandmother.


    "Right behind the door hanging a pink towel, can you hand me that, please!"


    ''That was easy enough; he didn''t have to go digging in some cabinet or something.''Ramon thought.He grabs the towel then hand it to Alexa who''s picking at the bathroom door looking all fresh and wet.


    "Thanks! Ramon, you''re a lifesaver. Hehe!"


    A couple of minutes later, she came out of the bathroom clad with only towels wrapped around her body. As she was walking toward the room acting shyly."Sorry! I don''t have the choice; I''m not trying to seduce you alright!"


    Ramon who was busy playing with his cellphone look up and what he saw made him blush.He tried to divert and look down but, in the corner of his eyes, he could still see her walk by with her long beautiful bare legs.


    Alexa was walking as fast as she can, almost running when she slide due to the wet slippers she''s wearing.She was going to land flat on her back, luckily Ramon was quick to catch her before that happen with one downfall.


    Ramon banged his knee from the coffee table, and it gave way as he was catching her.While embraced by Ramon, they fell on the ground Alexa on top of him.


    Alexa scramble to get up as fast as she could, not realizing part of the towel was caught underneath Ramon.


    "Oh! Shit! WTF," Was all she could say before running to the safety of her room butt naked.


    Ramon; "^-^" XD


    Alexa was so embarrassed, as soon as she reaches the safe-haven of her room; she locked it and stand behind the door with heartbeat pumping like 150 miles per hour. *Thud, thud, thud, thud, thud....* "Slow down ''heart,'' don''t give me a heart attack.'''' She was mumbling to herself while massaging her left chest, trying to control her emotion that currently going haywire.


    Ramon''s face turned all red from embarrassment; he didn''t expect it to happen that way, it just did. He needs to do something or Alexa might not want to come out of the room, and she has an appointment with someone.


    Ramon walked towards the bedroom and knocked at the door. *Knock, knock!* Alexa, it''s me, I only want to inform you that I didn''t see anything alright!,If you are feeling embarrassed due to what happened, think nothing of it.Remember you have an appointment, and we need to get going."


    Alexa heard every word Ramon said. However, she''s still hesitant to reply.She took a couple of breath first, ''inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale,'' when she felt calmer, she then replied. " Alright!I should be out there in a minute.Oh! Ramon, thank you! Hehe!"


    Alexa doesn''t have much time to doll herself up, she put on a nice collared polo shirt, a dress pants to match and flat shoes.Once done, she put her hair up in a bun to make her a little more professional.She was about to get out when she thought of something else to make her more mature,she took out from the drawer a pair of clear eyeglasses and put it on for effect.


    She gave herself a once over, after making sure all in place and she now looks like a professor. [Hahaha!] She laughs at her image in the mirror; it reminds her of the English Teacher she had back in High School.[An oldmaid]


    Ramon was surprised by her transformation, Alexa now looks prim and proper.He had to blink a couple of time to ensure he''s not hallucinating. "What''s with the get-up?Do you have to dress like a spinster, hahaha!"He jokingly commented for Alexa to feel at ease.


    "Whatever!I thought I was trying to look professional, not a spinster.However, whatever works is fine by me.Professional or Spinster, doesn''t matter."Alexa replied to Ramon''s banter.


    "Hahaha! You''re still funny as ever; you haven''t changed a bit.The only difference now is..."Ramon didn''t finish what he''s about to say.Alexa might take it in a wrong way, and he doesn''t want that to happen.He still has a favor to ask, and if he pisses her off, she might change her mind.


    "Let''s get out of here; I don''t have much time left."Alexa wrapped her arms at Ramon''s shoulder acting like nothing had happened earlier to ease the tension building again.


    "Let''s go then!" Ramon wrapped his arms at Alexa''s shoulder in return and walked out of the house laughing with each other.

 Chapter 6 HEs ENGAGED-2

    Ramon and Alexa arrived back at the hotel with only a couple of minutes to spare.As soon as the car entirely stopped, Alexa got out of the car quickly without waiting for Ramon to open the door.


    "What is your plan? Are you going to stick around or should I call you when I get done? "Alexa asked while she''s getting out of the car.


    "Call me, when you''re done.It shouldn''t take me long to get here."Ramon replied smiling.


    "Alright!I''ll see you then."


    Alexa half was walking half running toward her appointment.She promised that she would not be late and she only got a minute left to make it.


    She''s lucky the elevator was opened as soon as she pushed the button, or else she would take the stair, and that would not be a good idea at all.


    Alexa arrived on time without a minute to spare.She dusted off her clothes and straightened herself to make her look more professional before knocking at the door.


    The door opens with just a couple of knocks, which stunned Alexa for a minute.


    "Come in!Come in, your just in time." Ms. Garcia welcomed Alexa and ushered her inside the room.


    What Alexa saw when she walks into the room dumbfounded her and made her speechless."Whoaaa! What''s all this...?"


    Ms. Garcia walked behind Alexa and put her two hands on her shoulder before pushing her towards a make-ship cubicle.


    There are many people around busy arranging things.Makeup, articles of clothing, bags, shoes, and pieces of jewelry.Alexa''s eyes widen and couldn''t believe what she''s seeing.''Was all of it being prepare for her, what''s going on?''


    "Ms. Garcia, if you don''t mind me asking... What''s all this? " She waives her hand toward all the items.


    "I thought we''re just going to have dinner and discuss business.That''s why I dressed like this."She showed off her professional look that she tried so hard to achieve.


    "Hahaha! What makes you think you needed to dress up professionally as you said to have dinner with me?You supposed to wear sexy and trying to impress me instead."


    "Nevermind that, go inside that cubicle, giving you make over, I want to see your potential before I leave.Go..go-go!"Alexa was pushed to go into the cubicle were two attendant was waiting.


    Alexa grabs hold onto whatever she could with two hands preventing her from going inside the cubicle.


    "Whoaaa! Wait, wait, wait... What are you planning on doing to me there? Why are those people has a face mask on them like they''re ready to do a surgery?"Alexa asking while resisting all her might.


    "Hahaha! Don''t worry they are not going to harm you, they need to wax your whole body.Haven''t you had it done before?"Ms. Garcia asked curiously.


    Alexa looked at her shyly for her incorrect assumption and stupidity. "Sorry, but this would be the first time in my whole life. hehe!"She replied with her face all red from embarrassment.


    "It''s alright!There''s always a first time for everything... Right?"Ms. Garcia was talking about Prince Alexander who got his first of many from Alexa.


    Alexa understood what Ms. Garcia indicated and started laughing. "Hahaha! Right, I remember someone who got his many first from me. Hahaha!"


    Alexa felt much at ease now, she ready for whatever to come."Ready or not here I come!"She yelled with making a gesture with her hand and elbow for fighting.


    Ms. Garcia just shook her head and turned around with a smile to her face."Let see what you would look like later, hope I''m not mistaken.'' She thought to herself.


    The attendant ushered Alexa into the makeshift salon."Miss to do this we would need to you to strip down, it would be best if all the way.However, if you don''t feel comfortable, you can keep your underwear on."The attendant explained with a grin on her face.


    Alexa looked at all the apparatus and the hot wax melting at the side of the table.With a worried look on her face, she innocently asked. "Miss attendant, can I asks you a question?"She sheepishly wiped her sweaty palm into her pants while waiting for a reply.


    "Sure! What is it? If I know the answer, I would tell you."


    "You see, I never had in my whole life did this kind of thing.What I''m saying is... I had never stripped my clothes off in front of other people; this will be the first time." - Alexa straighten her skirt before continuing.- "Do I need to do this?I don''t have much hair in my body anyway, do I still need to do this?"


    "Hahaha!Don''t worry this would not hurt, a little sting maybe but that''s it.Until we see your whole body, we cannot tell whether you need it or not.So how about stripping down now so we can start."The attendant was doing her best to make Alexa feel at ease.


    "Oh, alright then!If you don''t mind leaving first so I can take my clothes off, I will let you know as soon as I''m naked alright."She told the attendant with a worried look on her face.


    "Alright!If this would make you feel better, I''m stepping out just behind the cubicle.When your finish, just tap a couple of times, and I''ll come back."


    The attendant left, and Alexa started stripping her clothes off.She didn''t have many clothes on the begin with; therefore it only took her a couple of minutes, and she''s ready.


    She hopped-in to the bed and lie down; suddenly it dawns to her that needed to tap the cubicle to let the attendant know. "Oh, shit!I''m already naked, what should I do?"


    She decided to call the attendant instead of tapping the cubicle."Miss!Miss! Are you out there?I''m ready," Alexa yelled to get the attendant attention.


    The attendant heard her and went back in to start the waxing procedure.Alexa was laying on her stomach with a white cotton sheet covering her whole body.


    "Miss I''m going to have to check your body first, to determine how much wax I would need to complete the job.I''m going to remove the sheet ok?"


    "Ok!"Alexa mumbles barely audible.


    After carefully looking over Alexa''s whole body, the attendant was happy to announce to her that she would not need a lot of waxing.Alexa felt relief hearing that and finally feel at ease.


    "Will start with your legs first alright."The attendant announced.Alexa just nodded acknowledging.


    Attendant spread the hot wax on Alexa''s legs then put the strip of gauze right after.Everything was fine, except when the attendant pulled the piece of gauze. "Ouch! WTF!!! that f...king hurt,"Alexa loudly screamed and kicked almost hit the attendant.


    "I''m sorry! I''m sorry, " Alexa turned around and sat up to apologize to the attendant.


    "It''s alright! I know that the first time it would sting. I was prepared, you didn''t hit me."The attendant was trying to calm Alexa and ushering her to lay back down so they can continue.


    Ms. Garcia heard it all and started laughing. "Hahaha!" She decided to check what''s going on that made her screamed like that."So! You couldn''t handle it ha!Do you want to stop here and go home?It''s fine by me; I don''t care either way."She''s threatened.


    There is no way in hell she would give up this opportunity that only comes once in a lifetime."She can endure it; she would endure it, she must bear it."Alexa keeps on chanting for Mrs. Garcia to hear.


    "I guess not!"- Ms. Garcia motioned to the attendant to continued then left.


    Thirty minutes of listening to Alexa screaming and yelling each time the Attendant pulled the piece gauze, then it stopped.The waxing was over, and the whole room turned quiet.


    Alexa came out with only a robe on, her skin all smooth and shiny.When she looked around to see, there was no Ms. Garcia, and she started panicking.


    Ms. Garcia was relaxing drinking some tea by the balcony looking over the view of the ocean front deep in her thought."A couple of years of training and she will be ready to be the next beauty queen for sure.But, would she be able to endure the training?She''s so green and innocent; she needs a lot of polishing to do, do I want to do this?"


    Alexa heard everything that Ms. Garcia was mumbling to herself. "Mam! If you give me a chance, I promised you in the name of my Grandmother who raised me with all her love, that I would be the next beauty queen when the time comes."Alexa made her oath to Ms. Garcia


    Ms. Garcia looked at her for a minute contemplating her reply.She sighs before replying.


    "Alright!It''s a deal then; I will give you a chance.However, you make sure that after I trained and polished you that you would become the beauty queen; It doesn''t matter which one, Miss World, Ms. Earth, or Ms. Universe.I don''t care as long as you become one."- Ms. Garcia stretches her hands towards Alexa, - "Deal?"


    Alexa accepted Ms. Garcia''s stretched hand before replying."Deal!"


    "Now go back in there and finished dressing, we have dinner to go too."Ms. Garica ordered Alexa sternly.


    Alexa graciously complied and went back to get ready for the dinner date she has with Ms. Garcia.

 Chapter 7 HOW TO DO A CATWALK

    Alexa is now full of determination, whatever it takes she would do everything in her power to accomplish her dream and goal.Her grandmother always says, when opportunity knocks, keep the door entirely open and once it''s in to make sure it stays for good.


    The attendant who was waiting for Alexa came walking with her cellphone on hand."Miss, your phone had been buzzing, I thought you might want to answer it in case it''s an urgent matter."


    The phone had stopped buzzing just as the attendant was handing it over to her.Alexa checked the number of the caller to see if it''s an urgent call.It was from her grandmother, "let me make a quick call, it''s my grandma, and it could be important."She informs the stylist that was waiting for her to finish dressing.


    The stylist just smiled at her and motioned for her to continue.


    Alexa went to find a more discreet area to make her call."Hello! Grandma, what''s up! You looking for me?"She could hear the sound of mahjong tiles being shuffles.


    "I just wanted to let you know I''m over here at Aunty Bering house playing Mahjong if your wondering."Grandma Santos sounds like she''s having fun.


    "I Know, I figure that when I got home and you weren''t there.Are you winning?Sound like you are, I could hear it from your voice. Hehe!"Alexa teased her grandmother.


    "Yes, I am, and I''m about to quit soon while I''m ahead."Grandma Santos said it out loud so they other players could hear.


    "What do you mean you''re quitting soon, I need to get some of my money back first."One of the players complained.


    "Alexa, tell your grandmother she can''t do that, win all our money then quit!" One of the players yells, and Alexa heard the banter."Hahaha!Grandma, you better give them a chance to win some of their money back, or they would not let you play anymore. Hahaha!"Alexa warns her grandmother jokingly before saying goodbye.


    "Grandma, I have to go I''m on a gig right now, and if this pays off, I''m on my way to stardom, see you later at home alright!"Alexa proudly informs grandma Santos.


    After hanging up, she rushed back to where the stylist was patiently waiting for her return."I''m sorry!It was my grandmother."Alexa explained.


    "It''s alright no big deal; there''s not much to do anymore anyway.Here put this on so we can see how it would look on you."The stylish hand her a knee length evening dress, it''s beautifully designed, but she doesn''t see any label at all.


    "Ms. Garcia designed that dress; it''s not out yet.It''s going to be part of her collection for her next fashion show."The stylist proudly informs Alexa.


    "Wow!Are you for real?You''re telling me that this is an exclusive design that has not been seen by anyone yet? "Alexa was stunned and rooted to the ground after hearing what the stylist told her.


    "What are you still standing there for, we haven''t got all day!"Ms. Garcia scolded Alexa who''s still unable to move.


    "I''m sorry!I''m on it; I''m going... I''m changing right now."She hurriedly went to put on a one of a kind exclusive evening dress that would change her life forever.


    A couple of minutes later, Alexa came out wearing the beautiful evening dress.From what Ms. Garcia could see, it was like she had designed the dress with Alexa in mind.It fit her perfectly, and Ms. Garcia loves the way it looks on her.


    "Give her the matching stilettos shoes, let see if she could carry it while wearing that type of shoes."Ms. Garcia ordered the attendant that was helping the stylist.


    Alexa was handed a pair of Rockstud T-Strap stilettos by


    VALENTINO GARAVANI, which cost almost a whole year of her income.He hand was still shaking when she put on the shoes, in her mind she better not mess it up or she wouldn''t be able to afford to pay for it if it happens.


    After putting on the shoes, she stands straight up.With her height of 5'' 11" and add the 4" from wearing stilettos shoes.She looks so tall and beautiful.


    Ms. Garcia couldn''t stop herself from smiling.She likes what she''s seeing.


    She''s tall, slim, with long legs, long hair, and beautiful straight pearly white teeth.She''s a picture perfect candidate for a beauty queen.


    Except, one flaw...Alexa never wore high heels in her entire life.Therefore, when Ms. Garcia asked her to come forward, she hesitated to move, afraid she would fall flat on her face.


    "What are you doing?" Ms. Garcia motioned for her to walk forward towards her, but Alexa just stands there like a statue.


    Alexa was unable to move, her legs were shaking, and she''s afraid to make one step. However, Ms. Garcia is now getting agitated and her brows almost touch each other, while looking at her waiting... to make her first step.


    Alexa has no choice; she prayed to all the God she knows, she prayed to Buddha, to Allah, to whoever listening, to let her walk without falling flat on her face.


    Unfortunately, it seems that all the Gods were currently asleep, and no one is listening to her prayer.


    Alexa took her first step and then... *Plank! Thud! Boink!* She fell flat on her face...


    "WTF!!!"It''s all the words that came out of Ms. Garcia''s mouth.

 Chapter 8 HOWs THIS?

    The sight in front of Ms. Garcia was undeniably embarrassing.Alexa stayed sprawl on the ground without moving and trying to get up.She has no face to show, and she has no guts to run away either.She just stayed at the ground facing the carpet and not looking up to see Ms. Garcia''s reaction.


    When suddenly Alexa heard, "hahaha! Hahaha!"It was Ms. Garcia laughing so hard and loud. When Alexa listened to the laughter, she found the courage to raise her head and look for herself.Sure enough, it''s Ms. Garcia holding her stomach while laughing out loud.


    "I can''t believe this, and I thought I found a polished gem from a bunch of rubbles.Only to find out that the gem I found needed a lot of polishing.Hahaha!"She told Alexa in between her laughter.


    "Get up and take that shoes off.It''s no big deal if you can''t wear stiletto shoes yet,you will need someday. "=She motioned to the assistant stylist to help Alexa and ordered to give her shoes with lower heels.- "Can you handle that height?" She asked Alexa kindly with an understanding look on her face.


    Alexa took the shoes that the assistant was handing to her and put them on, she then straightened herself up and made a couple of breather along with a lot of praying.She glided slowly and walked towards Ms. Garcia proudly. "How''s this?"While walking like a stiff board.


    Ms. Garcia was shaking her head while a wide grin showing on her face."You need to relax a little; you''re too stiff.Watch me; this is how you should walk."Ms. Garcia demonstrated a catwalk to Alexa."Is it possible for you to walk like this?"She asked while doing the catwalk.


    Alexa paid attention to Ms. Garcia; she watched how she polishedly did a catwalk. ''Hmmm, that''s easy enough, I could do that easily.What''s the use of all the practicing I had done in the past.''The only problem was, she would practice barefoot.''Here goes nothing!'' Alexa thought as she made her first step...Second step... Third step...Alexa found her confidence and kept on going...-"I did it!Hahaha!I did it!"


    She straightened her body, proudly did a catwalk like a beauty queen showing a beautiful smile with pearly white straight teeth."What do you think?" She proudly asked Ms. Garcia waiting to be praised for a job well done.


    Ms. Garcia did not disappoint her, "Good job! Good job, you did very well!Now we can see how well you will perform in front of other audience."Ms. Garcia ordered her part-time assistant to prepare to leave.


    Alexa was a little nervous when she heard what Ms. Garcia said about the audience.All kind of things running through her mind as they walked out the door.


    ===


    Meanwhile, Lady Antella was seated comfortably in a VIP section of the restaurant waiting for her guest to arrive.She still has a Jet lag from a long flight, but she couldn''t wait to meet this Alexa Grant that had given Prince Alexander his many firsts.


    After her conversation with Prince Alex, she knows she needed to meet this girl.Alexa Grant might be the answer to their dilemma.They were able to postpone the announcement of their engagement, but for how long?Prince Alex and Lady Antella needed to work very fast or else, it would be a nightmare in hell for both of them.


    Lady Antella was in deep thought when she heard a voice coming towards her. "This way please!" The hostess was telling someone.


    Lady Antella prepares herself to look dignified and ladylike, only Prince Alex and a few friends know that the real Lady Antella likes a woman and not a man.[in other words, she''s a Lesbian.]

 Chapter 9 WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?

    Lady Antella was expecting Ms. Garcia and Alexa to come in; she prepared the most beautiful smile she can conjure.She sat with a straight back like a lady that she is, waiting for the person to come in.


    However, her smile turned into anger when she saw who it was. "WTF are you doing here?Didn''t I left you at Stonasia?"She asked angrily to the person who just walked in.


    Prince Alex with a big grin on his handsome face came striding towards her. "You thought you left me there. Unfortunately, you''re wrong because I''m here with you now hehe!You didn''t think I would let you met my girl and stole her from me, did you? You got another thing coming."


    "She''s not coming anymore, I diverted her somewhere else so might as well pack your bag and go back home.I already made sure of that."Prince Alex banters to Lade Antella.


    Lady Antella got up so fast and hit Prince Alex right on his handsome face. *Pow!* Hit him on his left cheek, then another *Pow!* It''s his right cheek this time. Then for the finale, uppercut to his jaw which thrown him off balance and falls flat on his butt.


    "OUCH!!!" - Prince Alex didn''t see it coming; Lady Antella was pretty quick. "What the heck is wrong with you!Why did you hit my face, you know it''s going to leave a black eye.God! If you aren''t a woman, I will hit you back."Prince Alex is now pissed; his hand is in the form of a fist ready to hit back.


    "Who''s the woman?What, you want to hit me! Go ahead, hit me!Let see if you can even get close, you A-hole!"The way the two were arguing, no one would be able to tell their royalty.Both were acting like a gangster ready for battle.


    "Forget it, you know I could never retaliate even if I wanted too."Prince Alex sat down trying to calm himself.Still rubbing his jaw and cheek, hoping it doesn''t leave a black eye."You sure could throw a punch like someone I know." He mumbles to himself while rubbing his sore cheeks.


    Pierre, Prince Alex assistant, came running with a piece of meat inside a plastic bag and a hard-boiled egg. "Your Highness, let me use this on your face.We cannot let anything happen with that handsome face of yours, what happens if we run-in to Ms. Grant, what would she think." The assistant was more concern about what Alexa would think rather than other people.


    Lady Antella heard what the assistant said about running into Alexa; she''s now curious as to how they plan on doing that."You! Come here!Tell me where did you send Ms. Alexa?How are you planning on running into her?" She asked while glaring at the assistant.


    Pierre knew not to mess with Lady Antella; he hands over the hard-boiled egg and the piece of meat to Prince Alex.He then rushes right out of there without saying goodbye.Lady Antella was yelling at him as he was leaving.


    ===


    On the way down to the restaurant, Ms. Garcia received a call that the meeting was canceled.After hanging up, she looks at Alexa who seems so nervous that sweat started forming on her forehead.Ms. Garcia feels sorry for Alexa who had gone through so much trouble for this meeting only to be canceled in the last minute.


    "Alexa, are you alright?You don''t look good to me; do you want to cancel this meeting?"Ms. Garcia lied to Alexa straight face to see what she''s going to say.


    Alexa contemplated for a minute before replying."No! I''m sorry, if I don''t look good at the moment, I''m just nervous.Give me a minute, and I''ll be fine."


    "Hahaha! It''s alright Alexa the person we are supposed to meet had canceled just now." Ms. Garcia sadly informs Alexa with a half smile on her face.


    "Oh! Is that right?"Alexa was disappointed, but it didn''t show on her face."Whatever you want Ms. Garcia, just let me know."


    "How about this, as compensation for your wasted time, I''m letting you have everything your wearing now.Including my one of a kind creation that has not been seen in the public yet.What do you say?"


    Alexa didn''t need to think about the answer.Everything she''s wearing worth several thousand dollars.She''s not that stupid... "Yes, mam! Thank you!I will cherish this for the rest of my life."


    "We could still have dinner together if you want unless you needed to be somewhere else, I don''t mind at all."Ms. Garcia told Alexa just as the elevator arrives on the first floor.*Ding!*


    The elevator opens and..."What are you doing here?"

 Chapter 10 HEs A STALKER

    After dropping Alexa to the hotel, Ramon decided to go for a drive around town to kill some time.He scouted the area for some good restaurant where they could have a nice quiet dinner.After driving for about an hour, he still couldn''t find one that suits his needs.


    Ramon decided to head back to the Hotel; luckily he''s staying at the same hotel where Alexa was having her business meeting.He could take a quick shower, and while he''s waiting for Alexa to call, he could search the internet for a good local restaurant nearby.


    Ramon looked at the time, ''Alexa had been with her client for almost two hours if he calculated correctly, she could finish soon.''he thought.


    While waiting for the elevator, Ramon was in deep thought. '' Would she believe me if I tell her the truth or take it as a joke?If she only knew that I had been secretly watching her grow all this time. Would she think of me a stalker or would she believe that I had loved ever since, what do I do...?''


    Suddenly *Ding!* and the elevator door opened.


    "What are you doing here?"Alexa asked Ramon who''s dumbfounded to see her.Here is the same person that keeps on running around his thought, and now looking at him with that beautiful smile that could entice any man alive, he was speechless.


    When Ramon didn''t answer, Alexa repeated her question. "Hello! Earth to Ramooooon! I said, what are you doing here?Didn''t you hear me?"She''s standing halfway in and halfway out of the elevator.


    Ms. Garcia was secretly smiling to herself.She saw how Ramon looks at Alexa, and she knows from the way he''s looking at her that he did not use to seeing her looking like a million dollar barbie doll.She decided to intervene, "Alexa, if you don''t mind, I''m going back up to rest since our meeting was cancel anyway."She made sure it''s loud enough for Ramon to hear.


    "I''m sorry!It was rude of me, Oh! Yes, mam! it''s fine with me, by the way, this is my childhood friend Ramon." She then turned her attention to Ramon who''s still gawking at her.


    Alexa hurried up and got out of the elevator and stand next to Ramon before introducing Ms. Garcia in return."Nice to meet you!" Ramon extended his hand to Ms. Garcia.


    Ms. Garcia accepted Ramon''s handshake before excusing herself.Ramon''s face was all red from embarrassment; he bid Ms. Garcia goodbye as the door of the elevator closes.


    "Who was that?I know her from somewhere," was the only word that he could utter after the elevator closes.


    "What the heck was that?You haven''t answered my question yet, and you''re mumbling something about knowing Ms. Garcia."Alexa complained while fidgeting and straightening her dress.


    "What''s with the dress?You were wearing something else earlier when I dropped you off, why do you have to change in that and where were you going?"Ramon bombarded Alexa with questions.


    "Whoa! Slow down partner, hold your horses.What''s with the inquisition?Are you my boyfriend or something?"Alexa was only joking, but Ramon wishes otherwise.


    Alexa realizes that Ramon was waiting for the elevator, "By the way, where were you heading?You were standing by the elevator a minute ago; it means you were on your way up.Don''t tell me you were going up to get me?"Alexa was looking at him curiously waiting for an answer.


    Ramon finally got his senses back, "No-no-no! I''m staying here as a matter of fact.I was about to go up and take a quick shower while waiting for you to finish your appointment."


    Alexa''s eye widened when she heard that his staying in the hotel. "You''re staying here...? Wait a minute, when did you arrive?"No'' don''t tell me, let me guess... You arrived today, and the first thing you did was look for me right?"She said it jokingly.


    However, Alexa was once again stunned when Ramon replied. "Yes! How did you guess?"


    "What the F...uk I was kidding when I said that, and now you''re telling me that I was right.What kind of coincidence was that?"Alexa said it unladylike and a little too loud that the person behind her started coughing. *cough, cough, cough*


    Alexa didn''t like it that the person behind here was listening to their conversation, she turned around thinking to say something along the line of...''If you''ll Excuse me...!''- However... "You!" Was all she could utter to the person in front of her.

 Chapter 11 WHOs THE HUNK?

    "You! Where the heck have you been? Hahaha!"The person right in front of Alexa was none other than her cousin Andrea who had been MIA, and she''s been trying to contact her for a whole week without luck."Your phone had been unreachable, and when I went to your house, Aunty told me you''re on a business trip abroad.What''s up with that?"Alexa was glaring at her Andrea as she scolds her.


    "Give me hug before you bombarded me with questions" Andrea pulled her cousin in an embrace, she then realizes that a man is standing right behind Alexa.A perfect looking man at that.


    "And...- who''s'' this hunk?A new found boyfriend?"Andrea was half kidding, but she was shocked to hear Alexa''s reply."What if he is my boyfriend?You got a problem with that!"


    Alexa pulls out from Andrea''s embrace; she then pulled Ramon towards them."Ramon, remember her?Andrea, my beautiful cousin who had a crush on you back in elementary? Hahaha!"She banters.


    Ramon stretches his hand for a handshake, "Andrea, nice to see you!You''re still as beautiful as ever."Showing two dimples on both sides of his face as he smiles sweetly.


    Andrea accepted Ramon''s handshake shyly."Ramon!"Was all she could utter, while she''s giving him a once over.


    "We''re about to go out and have dinner, would you care to join us?" Ramon kindly invited Andrea while thinking to himself. '' Please, don''t accept. I want to be alone with Alexa.''


    Andrea looks at the way her cousin was dressed to the nine or ten, then at Ramon who''s feeling uncomfortable by the minute after inviting her."It''s alight, I have an important meeting right now, I would if I could, but I can''t.Speaking of which... I need to go!"She hurriedly pushed the elevator button arrow going up.


    Ramon face lit up when he heard Andrea decline.He didn''t realize that it was visible and Andrea saw it all.


    Andrea secretly smiled before pulling Alexa into an embrace once again to whisper."Girl, he cleaned up well, if I don''t have a boyfriend right now, I will snag him out of your hand. Hahaha!"


    Alexa joined the laughter, and it made Ramon much more uncomfortable.He has a feeling that the two cousins were discussing him. He just stood there waiting for the two finished so they could move on to their dinner date.


    *Ding!*The elevator door opened.


    Andrea was running late, so she gave Alexa a quick peck on her cheek and bid her goodbye to Ramon before rushing to the elevator that just opened."Enjoy your dinner! Order a lot, the most expensive one too.It seems Ramon has a fat wallet now. Hahaha!"Andrea was shouting as she made her way to the opened elevator.


    Andrea was in a rush and did not realize that someone was coming out of the elevator as she was coming in; she ends up bumping into the person."Oh, my bad!Excuse me!" She said it sarcastically.


    The person was not happy at all, "Impertinent, how dare you bump into me, you Peasant!"


    Andrea was not happy to be called Peasant at all; she was about to jump on the person when Alexa saw who it was and the contour of her face changed once again.


    Ramon saw how Alexa''s beautiful smiling face changed into, ''If only look could kill that person would have been dead on the spot."


    Alexa''s face becomes sour as a lemon when she saw who was coming out of the elevator.She recognized him as soon as he stepped out of the elevator.It was the Pierre, the assistant of that pervert that had harassed her a week ago.She thought they had left a long time ago, but why is he here?


    Alexa quickly turned and hid her face as not to get recognized by Pierre.She turned and faced Ramon and started a conversation."So, where are we eating dinner?Would they let me in, looking like this?"Alexas was asking in a smooth low tone of voice.


    However, her voice was something that stayed in Pierre''s mind and cannot forget.Therefore, when he heard Alexas very distinctive low voice, he turned around out of curiosity and looked where the sound was coming from and who''s the person that voice belongs too.


    What he saw made him speechless and dumbfounded from what''s in front of him."Hello! We meet again, " was the only word that Pierre could utter without showing how utterly shocked he was.


    She''s a total beauty if Prince Alexander could see her now, who knows what he would do to get on top of her or under her, whatever it takes does not matter.


    He was about to make a call when Alexa snatch his phone off his hand angrily."What do you think you''re doing?Are you planning on calling that pervert boss of yours right?Well, I won''t let you!"


    She then grabbed Ramon''s hand and pulled him inside the elevator and pushed the close button.


    "Phew!" Alexa sighs while waiting for the elevator to go up.However, since they did not push any floor, the elevator did not go anywhere and suddenly opened once again...


    "Oh, sh*t!" Alexa was hurriedly pushing all the buttons with numbers and then the door-close button once again.


    "Close...Close...Close! Stupid elevator!!!!"Alexa anxiously pushing buttons and shouting while Ramon was standing at the far end corner of the elevator about to burst into laughter.

 Chapter 12 WHAT A SHITTY DAY

    While Alexa was acting crazy and pushing all the buttons, the elevator stayed wide open for everyone outside to see what''s she''s doing.Ramon was about to burst into laughter, but he doesn''t want Alexa to get mad at him, so he holds his breath as long as he can.


    Finally, the elevator door closes and started moving up.Only then Alexa felt relief and slammed down on the floor like a rag doll."What a shitty day, first my chance of getting signed as a trainee was now gone down the drain. Then, for all the people for me to run into...-it had to be that pervert''s assistant."Alexa loudly complained to Ramon who''s turning red from holding his breath.


    "Hahaha!Hahaha!Hahaha!"Ramon couldn''t hold it any longer, he finally gave in and laugh out loud while pointing at Alexa who''s still slumping at the floor of the elevator.


    Alexa took out one of her shoes and throw it toward Ramon who''s still laughing so hard he''s almost in tears."WTF are you laughing at?Do you think it''s funny?I''ll show you what''s funny!"-She got up from her position from the floor and hopped toward Ramon following her shoes, and kicked him in his shin.


    "Ouch!Why did you do that for?"Ramon suddenly stopped laughing.


    "You''re not helping me by laughing your ass off, you know."Alexa pouted her beautiful red lips then started laughing as well after realizing she does look like an idiot and crazy from what she just did a minute ago.


    "By the way, what floor is your room?"She then turned ready to push the button when she realizes that all the numbers were lit up.She already punches all the numbers without realizing.


    "Oh, Sh*t!My bad!What now?"She asked Ramon embarrassed for what she just did.


    "Don''t worry, sooner or later we will get to my floor. Hahaha! " Ramon started laughing once more.


    "By the way, what was that all about?You were punching the buttons like the devil was chasing you.Who was that man?A debtor?You owe him some money; is that it?"Ramon jokingly asked Alexa to lighten the mood as the elevator goes up.


    "I wish that''s what it was, and it would be easier for me to handle him.No, his not a debtor, and I don''t owe him anything.It''s the other way around; they owe me instead."She retorted angrily.


    Alexa told everything that had happened to Ramon; she also told him how she bit the sh*t out of that man''s boss.


    "Well, don''t worry as long as I''m around; I would not let that man get near you." Ramon proudly ensured Alexa.


    "Thank you!That''s a comfort to know that your my knight and shining armor.My prince! Hahaha!"


    Not a minute after Ramon told Alexa not to worry, the door of the elevator opened and standing outside the opened elevator was none other than Prince Alexander and Lady Antella.


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 Chapter 13 BEAUTIFUL AND SEXY

    "Oh...Sh*t!"Alexa rushedly hit the close door button without success.To give herself face, she straightened up and fixed her skimpy dress and tried to stand straight with only one shoe on.


    She slowly scooted over to Ramon side while trying to reach out for help.Ramon, on the other hand, was wondering what''s going on with Alexa to start acting like a little mouse.


    Prince Alexander and Lady Antella stepped in, inside the elevator without saying a word.However, Prince Alexander tried as he might; he couldn''t help himself and looked Alexa up and down before putting a half smile on his face.He knew right away who she was as soon as he saw that beautiful looking face and sexy, alluring body, the girl that haunted his dream for the last couple of weeks.


    Lady Antella was acting high and mighty and a lady in front of Alexa, she has no idea that she''s the one she came all the way to meet.Prince Alexander has no intention of informing her at all; he wants to keep Alexa all to himself.Knowing Lady Antella, once she finds out that Alexa was the girl that she came to meet, she would show her real color and compete.


    The elevator finally started moving up, and Alexa let out a sigh for what she had done.She had pushed all the button, and the door keeps on opening at every floor.


    *Ding!*


    *Ding!*


    *Ding!*


    "Oh! For god sake!Who''s the idiot that pushed all the buttons? It''s ridiculously annoying?"Lady Antella said it loud enough for Alexa and Ramon to hear, she wanted them to know she''s not happy about what''s happening.


    Prince Alexander leaned close to Lady Antella and warned her, "Shhh! You wouldn''t want to be on someone''s bad side, I''m warning you.You would regret it."He whispered while chuckling.


    "Why are you whispering?And why should I worry if someone hears my rant, it''s the truth anyway.This is too childish, pushing all the button of the elevator.Look at what''s happening; the door keeps on stopping on every floor.Before we get to where we needed to be, she would be long gone, and it''s someone''s fault."Lady Antella took a glance at Alexa and Ramon''s direction.


    Prince Alexander looked at Alexa''s direction to see if she''s paying attention to what Lady Antella was saying.She''s not, Alexa was busy pulling the bottom of her short skimpy dress while mumbling something to the man next to her.


    *Bzzzzzzzz*


    *Bzzzzzzzz*


    Lady Antella''s cellphone started buzzing when she looks at the number her eyes bulged and raised the phone for Prince Alexander to see who''s calling."It''s them!Should I answer it?"


    Prince Alexander looked at the number and realized that the call is from the Palace.He motioned to Lady Antella not to answer the call by putting his arms in an X.


    "Hello! This is Lady Antella speaking, who may I asked is calling?"She said it loud and clear for Alexa and Ramon to hear.As if that wasn''t enough, she put the phone on a speaker just as the other person was about to say something.


    Prince Alexander saw the whole thing and grabs the phone and turned it off as fast as he could before Alexa able to hears what the person on the other side of the line say.


    "WTF!!!"She kicked Prince Alexander onto his knees, then tried to grab her phone.To no avail, Prince Alexander is a head taller than Lady Antella, and she couldn''t reach it at all when he raised his hand high up onto the sky.


    She forgets that she''s a Lady and swear like there''s no tomorrow.*%^$#@()&^%, you SOB give my phone back, or I will make you pay.


    "You want your phone?I''ll give it back to you, but you need to promise me that you will fly back tonight and not meet her in person."Prince Alexander needed to get rid of her for his plan to work.


    "In your dream ASSH*LE, no matter what it takes, I''m going to meet Alexa Grant even if I have to turn the whole Country upside down.!"Lady Antella declared with a stern look on her face.


    Alexa''s head shoots up when she heard her name.She looked at Ramon and leaned towards his neck and ears."She just mentioned my name right?I heard it correct; she mentioned my name.Right?"She repeated it a little louder this time.


    Lady Antella heard Alexa''s last word and turned around to look at her...


    OH, SH*T!Me and my big mouth."Lady Antella was cursing herself while looking at Alexa intensely.

 Chapter 14 WHAT NOW?

    Lady Antella knew she made a big mistake.She should have listened when Prince Alex had warned him earlier, too late now.Right in front of her was the sole reason she''s in the Philippines, she wanted to meed the infamous Alexa Grant who had given Prince Alexander many first in his life.


    "Miss Grant, my name is Antella, Lady Antella to be precise and I had an appointment to meet with you today, which somehow got canceled for an unknown reason.Nice to finally meet you!"She stretches her hand towards Alexa for a handshake.


    "Miss Alexa Grant!That''s you; isn''t it?"Lady Antella put on her sweetest smile.


    Prince Alex has a big half-smile plastered on his face, she knows what''s Lady Antella''s thinking at the moment, and he''s overjoyed to see her sweating bullets."If you would have listened to me, you would not be in this predicament right now.I told you before, she''s a tigress and now your in her black-list.Hahaha!"He teasingly whispered to Lady Antella.


    Alexa was eyes were shooting daggers and bullets between the two.One is the pervert who wants nothing but to get into her undies, and the other one, for some odd reason wanted to meet her.For what?"


    Lady Antella gave Prince a look that could kill before giving her full attention back to Alexa who''s staring at her with contempt.


    "Yes! That''s my name; I would appreciate it if you don''t wear it out by keep repeating over and over."Alexa replied sarcastically and uninterested.


    Lady Antella knew that she''s in trouble from the way Alexa replied.However, she did not fly to the Philippines to stop from a little stare from Alexa that was saying you''re dead meat.Not her, she had seen lots worse than the look she''s giving at the moment.


    *Ding!*


    "Phew!" Lady Antella sighed of relief when the door of the elevator once again opened.The air inside was too thick, and the atmosphere was awkward for all four of them.


    Two handsome men were seizing each other up, checking who''s better suited than the other.Both tall and handsome, each has its distinctive personality that separates one from the other.


    Ramon has the gentlemen but a masculine feature that any woman would die for, while Prince Alexander has the Rich, elegant but playboy aura emitting all over him.Unfortunately, neither of those attributes matter to Alexa; she has no interest in any relationship whatsoever.What''s important to her is her dream to become a famous model and hopefully a beauty queen someday.


    "It''s our floor, let''s get off,"Ramon informs Alexa who looks like a tigress ready to take a bite out of the beautiful lady in front of them.


    Prince Alexander and Lady Antella looked at each other...


    Lady Antella: ''What now?''She''s at lost of what to do.


    Prince Alexander: ''Bitch me!''While his two hands were up in the air.


    Alexa saw the whole thing and figured out that she''s the main topic of their mind discussion and the naughty side of her kicked in.She hooked her arms to Ramon and rested her head to his chest then looked at him straight in his eyes before sweetly saying....


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 Chapter 15 HOT AND READY

    Alexa couldn''t help her naughty self and decided to play an act in front of the two spectators.She hooks her slender arms to Ramon''s, rested her head onto his chest then look at him straight in his eyes and said. " We''re here honey, so, what are we going to do darling tonight..." Alexa licked her lips seductively while peaking a glance at the two, "hmmm...I feel so hot, can''t wait for us to go to our room and have some fun."


    Alexa secretly peek to see if the two was listening and paying attention, they are, and that made her more determined to continue on the charade.


    Ramon was decided to play along with Alexa''s acting, and he played it so well. " Yes, babe! Whatever you want, I''m in your command." He kissed the top of her head while smelling her hair at the same time. "Hmmm... Sigh! Honey, let''s go to our room now!" He lifted Alexa and carried her like a princess and stormed out of the elevator.


    " Oh... Sweetheart, I want to be with you." She wiped the imaginary sweat from her bosom." Ahhh...- I feel so... hot and ready..." Alexa made sure her voice was loud enough for the two to hear as they passed by.


    Antella :

 Chapter 16 WHATs SO FUNNY?

    Pierre took a deep breath and prepared himself for the upcoming battle.Knowing Prince Alexander, he would not budge and let Lady Antella have the upper hand. Even if it means defying the order of the King to attend a wedding of a couple he had never met before.


    While Pierre was in deep thought of how he would approach he''s Playboy employer, a pretty cute girl passes by, and he couldn''t help himself thinking.''I have been here several times and not once have I had a chance to enjoy and relax, what a life.''


    Pierre stands there in silence for an unknown length of time waiting for the elevator to arrive back down. He was in deep thought the whole time thinking of how he would persuade Prince Alexander and Lady Antell to stay still for the next 17 hours until the King and Queen of Stonasia arrive.


    *Ding!*


    The elevator door opens, and a beautiful young girl came out with a big smile plastered on her face.One glance was all it took for Pierre''s heart to start raising like a mustang.As the girl was passing by, Pierre was salivating and couldn''t contain himself from ogling.


    The action did not bode well with Andrea whose at first glance was attracted to Pierre attractive feature.


    "Hmp..."Andrea puckered her lips and gave Pierre a look that could kill as she passes by him.


    Pierre saw Andrea''s reaction; he wonders why she had acted that way when he was only admiring her from afar.He sighs, before going inside the elevator still staring at Andrea as he waited for the door of the lift to close.


    The disappointment was visible on his face when he arrives at the floor where Prince Alexander and Lady Antella was still standing rooted to the ground unable to move away.


    "Your Highness, Lady...-w-why?"Was all the word Pierre could utter before Prince Alexander and Lady Antella shhh-ed him.


    Prince Alexander and Lady Antell both have their finger touching their lips, warning him to be quiet.Both were engrossed trying to listen for any noise from inside the room; If any passerby or other guest pass by, they would think of them crazy for the way they were acting.


    Pierre was at a total loss of what''s going on; he looks at the direction of Lady Antella''s assistant whose standing at the side quietly watching and secretly smiling.Tring to get an answer, but she only shook her head and motioned by crossing her raised arms to an X sign, indicating she has no idea as well.He has no other option but to wait along with Lady Antella''s assistant at the sideline.


    ...


    In the meantime, inside the room, Ramon and Alexa were also taking a peek at the peeking holes to see what''s going on outside.


    Ramon couldn''t believe what he was seeing,the man and the lady still outside waiting for whatever reason for them to come out of the room.He motioned to Alexa to go and look, while step aside to give her space.


    Alexa peeked, and in her eyes the two were hilarious, and she couldn''t contain herself from laughing out loud which was heard outside...


    "What so funny?"Ramon asked curiously to Alexa whose seating slump at the floor holding her stomach.


    "Shhhh! Be quiet; I need to figure out something."- Alexa was seriously thinking, -"how about we let them hear us making out?"She said it straight face indicating her full intent...


    Ramon "^-^"

 Chapter 17 DOWN, BOY! DOWN!

    Alexa''s naughty mind striking again.She thought of something to pissed those people outside the door.


    "Ramon... I have a favor to ask you; I want to do something to irritate those people outside, are you with me?"Alexa was looking at Ramon excitedly while licking her lips seductively.''No man in their right mind would turn down a request from a beautiful and alluring woman such as the one in front of him.''He thought...


    Ramon was about to reply when his phone suddenly started buzzing.He motioned to Alexa, "hold your thought, let me take this call first alright!"


    He moves a little further away to take the call privately."Hello!Yes, I Understand!I''m working on it, alright!I will introduce her to you as soon as possible."


    "Remember, if you don''t introduce her to us before the end of this week, you will accept the woman we choose for you.You understand!"The woman on the other line warned Ramon.


    "Yes, Mother!I understand,Don''t worry, you will meet her sooner than that."Ramon replied curtly to his Mother."I got to go; she''s here with me right now and were about to go to dinner, talk to you later."He hurriedly hangs up without waiting for his mother to reply.


    Alexa was still standing by the peephole and looking at the people outside the door when Ramon came back.Looking from the back, her long legs were visible and with her tip-toe-in, the skirt was raised a little.Ramon started to feel uneasy down below; his hormones level rising quickly.


    He had to turn around and head to the bathroom to cool off the heat that was intensely building up."What the heck!Down, boy... Down!You don''t want to scare her."He mumbles to himself while trying to think of something to cool himself off.


    Once he''s little buddy calmed down and subdued, he was finally able to come out of the bathroom and to Alexa who''s still in the same position as before.


    ''Oh...God! Have mercy on me,''Ramon prays as he walks towards Alexa.


    "Alexa, I''m back!So, what was is that you''re thinking of us doing?- ''Hope it has nothing to do with bed,cuz I''m not sure I would be able to handle it.'' - Does it have anything to do with those people outside?"


    Alexa turned her head slightly, her back still facing Ramon and her perky butt sticking up. "Well, I thought of doing something naughty, but I changed my mind.Let''s just forget about them and head out to dinner.I''m starving."Alexa was biting her lips as she spoke, she doesn''t have any idea what she was doing to the poor man,Ramon''s already hanging by a thread, a little more and he would take her right there and then.


    Ramon averted his gaze elsewhere as he spoke, "sure, why don''t we go if you''re ready?"


    Alexa was curious why Ramon wasn''t looking at her while speaking.She turned around and gave him her full attention. "Are you alright?Why are you all red?If you''re not feeling well, we could cancel the dinner you know.We could go another time; I don''t care."


    "N-no-no!I''m fine, I only need a moment to freshen up, and we could go."Ramon almost tripped as he rushed toward the bathroom once again to cool off...


    "Hmmm?What''s going on with him?If he''s not feeling well, we could eat another time. I really couldn''t understand him.Oh, well!Who am I to decline when someone offers free dinner. Hehe he!"Alexa mumbles to herself as she finds her way to the living room to sit and wait for Ramon.


    ...


    Meanwhile, outside the door was finally empty.Prince Alexander and Lady Antella finally realize that it''s beneath them as Royal to stands in front of someone''s door and eavesdrop.Should anyone accidentally run across and recognize them, it would not be suitable for their reputation as a respected member of the Royal family.


    That was only after Pierre constantly reminding them for almost 30 minutes.


    Prince Alexander and Lady Antella agreed to let their two assistant spies on them inconspicuously and went back to their perspective room to wait for news.

 Chapter 18 TO BECOME HIS FIANCEE

    While Alexa was waiting for Ramon to finished whatever he was doing, she decided to call her cousin Andrea.Since young, they were always like a pea in the pod; they always tell each other whatever is going on with their lives.


    A couple of buzzing and Andrea answered the call."Hello! Where are you?Are you having your dinner now? "


    "Hello! Andrea, are you still in the hotel?"Alexa asked curiously.


    "No, why?I just left and on my way to my next appointment.What''s up?"


    "Nothing much, I''m inside Ramon''s hotel room and waiting for him to finish getting ready so that we could go out for dinner.What about you?What appointment do you have now?"


    "Well, you know my boss Rita Robles of RRWP currently working on a big project.She''s in charge of the biggest wedding in the Country.I''m running around delivering wedding invitation personally to all the VIP guest of the wedding." Andrea said excitedly.


    "Guess who the VIP person that I had to deliver the wedding invitation too!"A burst of laughter could be heard as she spoke.


    "Who?"


    "Guess?"


    "Andrea!!! I don''t have all day to be playing games with you right now.Why don''t you tell me and get it over with?Alight!"Alexa exclaims loud enough for Ramon to hear as he came back to the living room.


    "Girl, you are not fun anymore.Back in the old days, whenever I asked you to guess, you loved it and would not stop until you guest it correctly.Now, you only wanted the answer, forget guessing it''s not important who, you don''t need to know.What''s up with you?"Andrea''s voice was emitting a worried sound.


    Alexa went into the detail about bumping into Prince Alexander, and Lady Antella and how the two of them were still standing outside of the door and she could understand why?


    " I only have one conclusion regarding their actions; they are pissed off and wanted to get even with you.Hahaha!" Andrea was joking around not realizing she''s scaring the heck out of Alexa.


    "I really couldn''t understand what that pervert guy wanted from me, the way he looked at me was creepy, it gives me goose bump.Yikes!" She was brushing off the goosebumps that were sprouting on her arms.


    "Nevertheless, we need to go Ramon''s ready.How about I''ll text you the place where we were going to have dinner and if you find the time, stop by and we could continue this conversation." Alexa told Andrea nonchalantly without realizing that Ramon wasn''t happy when he heard her invitation.


    "Thank you for the invite, but I''m swamp right now.Another time maybe, tell Ramon he owes me one. See ya!"Andrea hangs up before Alexa was able to say goodbye.


    Ramon who''s listening with their conversation the whole time felt relief that Andrea did not accept the invitation to join them for dinner.He needed to be alone with Alexa.He''s running out of time; he needed to know if she would agree to become his fiancee...

 Chapter 19 ALL YOU CAN EA

    "Are you ready? I found a famous restaurant that I think you would enjoy.If you''re ready, let''s get out of here."Anxiousness was visible in Ramon''s tone of voice.He''s worried that the longer they prolonge the dinner, Alexa might change her mind and he couldn''t allow that to happen.


    Alexa was still pulling the hem of her tight fitting dress."Ramon, I think we might have to cancel our dinner.I can''t go out with this skimpy dress, and I left the one I was wearing earlier at Ms. Garcia''s suite."She looks at him straight in his eyes apologetically.


    Ramon was utterly speechless; what he was thinking happened.''What do I do now?'' He had to think of something, and they cannot cancel the dinner, if they do, then he''s in trouble.His Mother warned him already if he doesn''t introduce a girlfriend soon...He would be in deep shit, and a random woman would become his fiancee overnight.


    Ramon was about to refute what Alexa had said, but he didn''t have a chance.Alexa got up and straightened herself, dusted off a speck of imaginary dust from her skimpy dress."Let''s go! Who cares what I look like right now.What''s important is my stomach, and I''m starving."


    Ramon''s face lit up like a light bulb; his prayer was heard, God still looking out for his poor soul. "Let''s go! I''m sure you would love this place; it''s all you can eat.."Ramon proudly announces.


    "Eh? You are taking this beautiful me to an all you can eat buffet!"Alexa exclaim full eye was glaring at poor Ramon who''s lost of what he needed to do.


    "I''m sorry, I thought you said your starving,The best place to eat when your starving would be this type of restaurant, but if you don''t want too, we could go on the original one that I have chosen."Ramon apologetically said with a touch of sadness on his face.


    Alexa realized how proud she''s acting, here is a guy who she has not seen in a long while, trying to do his best to accommodate her and she''s acting like a bitch.She procures the sweetest smile she could while giving him a Dowey eye, "I''m sorry...please, forgive me!I''m a bitch, and it is because I''m exhausted and starving. Hehe, he!"She begs sheepishly.


    Ramon has a half smile on his face as he grabs the key for the room and walks towards the door to head out."Let''s get out of here before we start crying our eyes out.Hahaha!"


    Alexa gathered her things and followed along Ramon who has his hands on the doorknob ready to open.


    "Stop!!!"Alexa shouted, and Ramon froze and looked at her curiously. "Why?Did you forget something?"Hand still on the doorknob.


    Alexa walked toward the peephole and look to see if that pervert guy and that snooty lady still out there.She let out a sigh of relief when she saw an empty hallway. "They left, thank God!I really couldn''t understand those two.What do they want from me?"She said it casually.


    Ramon and Alexa walked out of the room without knowing that there''s someone else that''s spying on them.Pierre and Greta were ordered to stand by and watch their every move.


    Greta who took the order seriously was poking the man next to her. "Pierre, they are coming out, what do we do?Should we follow them?"


    "Hmmm, they told us to spy on them, so we follow.Let''s go, make sure we don''t lose them, or we are dead meat."The two followed discreetly as Alexa and Ramon came out of the room and headed toward the elevator.Unknown to them that Ramon had seen them, so as Alexa.They gave each other a knowing look, before walking naturally like nothing amiss...


    ---


    "What do you mean you lost them?The whole country is small, how could you lose them!Find them or don''t ever show your face in front of me again!"Prince Alexander was fuming pissed, smoke coming out of his nostril."Simple job and he still screw it up.I need to find a new assistant."He mumbles to himself, seriously thinking of his next step of how to conquer Alexa...


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 Chapter 20 Be my girlfriend

    Prince Alexander was pretty upset that he must abandon his pursuit of happiness for a small wedding ceremony of some unknown personality.Who the heck were this people that his whole Royal family came in the Philippines to attend a small wedding ceremony?Unfortunately, as much as he wanted to evade attending, he has no choice but to participate with Lady Antella in tow.


    Price Alexander doesn''t have much choice but to follow his father the King''s bidding.However, he would make sure that they arrive after the ceremony already over.They would attend late then, leave as soon as they could get away.That was his plan, unknown to him that he would not be able to get away as fast as he thought.He would not be ready to leave at all.


    Prince Alexander and Lady Antella arrived at the wedding venue only to stopped by the security.


    "What do you mean I can''t enter? Do you know who I am? I''m Prince Alexander of Estonasia, and this is Lady Antella. We are invited to this wedding."


    "Sir, kindly accept our apology, we have strict order that if you don''t have an invitation card, you cannot enter even if you are from a Royal family. The head of the security was explaining to Prince Alexander apologetically.


    Prince Alexander was ready to go berserk when Rita suddenly showed up. "It''s alright! I got this one; let them in." She ordered the head of security.


    "But, Ms. Robles..." The head of security was going to argue, but Rita stopped him.


    "Who''s in charge here? Wasn''t it me? If I say they invited, it means they are, so let them in." She said it a little sternly that the head of the security had no choice but to comply.


    "This way please, your highness, lady miss." Rita ushered Prince Alexander and Lady Antella and guided them to the wedding venue.They arrived in time to hear C.D., Ann, and Sophia singing their heart out.Lady Antella is a big fan of the famous singer; her jaw dropped when she realized that it was her in person.She stood rooted to the ground while her date continued walking, not a care in the world.


    Prince Alexander couldn''t believe that the people having a wedding were more important than him. If not for him being afraid of his father, he would not even be bothered coming. He has a more important thing to do than attend a wedding, and his future wife is currently having a date with another man.


    ---


    Ramon and Alexa decided to have dinner at the restaurant at the hotel. The review was 4.5 stars so it must be good.Unknown to Ramon and Alexa that someone''s following them.Pierre and Greta were inconspicuous as they could as they spy on the couple.


    They requested a table not too far away from where the two were seeing.This way they could hear what they would be discussing.Ramon had never met Greta. Therefore he has no idea that they were being spied on.


    "Gosh! This place is beautiful!Would you believe me if I tell you that I had never eaten at restaurants like this one? I used to daydream that I would meet a prince and on our first date, he would take me to a place like this one.Well, you''re surely not a prince and this is not a date, but here we are. Hahaha!"


    Pierre heard every word that Alexa said. "If she only knew, she already met a prince, and he would have taken her to a better place for a date than this mediocre restaurant."He told Greta almost a whisper and barely audible.


    Ramon intensely gazes at Alexa, trying to find a way to tell her about his dilemma...Hoping, she would accept him and be his girlfriend, because, in his heart, no one else would do...

 Chapter 21 DINNER AT THE RITZ

    Pierre and Greta were observing Ramon and Alexa''s vigorously while having a conversation.However, Greta was smart enough to turn on her recording; this way she will not have to recite word for word what the two were conversing during the night.Understanding Lady Antella, as soon as she has an opportunity, she would be contacting them to find out what is going on.


    Greta did not make an error with her assumption, sure enough, an incoming call was glowing, and it is from Lady Antella.She quickly got up and responded to the called remotely from Pierre.He cannot let him know that she had been


    Alexa''s eye was protruding after noticing the price of each item from the menu the host had given to them."How could a small salad fetch this enormously?My God!With this amount, It could sustain a family of four already for a week.?"She was muttering to herself as she goes through the menu.


    Alexa couldn''t decide what she wanted to order; she''s too engrossed looking at the cost of each dishes.She couldn''t believe that the price of a slice of T-Bone steak could cost an arm and a leg.In actuality, she had never eaten a T-Bone steak in her whole life; she never even know what it looks like. '' I wonder if the T-Bone steak is cut in a shape of T, that''s why they called T-Bone. '' She laughs at her own thought.


    "Let me guess, the pots and pans that they use to prepare the food here must be platinum." She humorously told Ramon who is viewing her profoundly as she progresses throughout the menu completely."Look at the price of this one. It''s the price of the whole cow." She put menu right in front of Ramon while pointing to the item she is talking about. "Look! See...-Looked at the price, OMG!"Her eyes were bulging while her voice was louder than usual even though she is whispering.


    Ramon''s mouth slightly twitches from what he just heard, afraid to let Alexa see his reaction.To hide his response, he raised his hand and called for the server. "Excuse me!"


    A young and pretty waitress came striding with a beautiful smile plastered on her face."Yes, sir!Are you ready to order?"She asked respectfully while still smiling beautifully.


    "What would you recommend for an appetizer?This is our first time here and a little hungry.Therefore we could not think straight right now."Ramon jokingly asked.


    "We have..." The waitress named various delicacies that Alexa never heard in her entire life.She stared at the waitress as she explains the detail of each treat that she had suggested.


    "Hmmm, all sounds delicious."Ramon responds, "What do you think?Anything special you want to try?"He asked Alexa who is still confused and stupefied from the way the waitress was describing each time for a cocktail.


    "Can we order one of everything?"She suggested ignorantly.


    Ramon who is about to take a sip of water, end up stumbling out a mouthful of water, he almost gagged after overhearing Alexa''s question."You want to order one of everything she mentioned? "


    Alexa shyly glances at Ramon then giggles."I was only kidding.Nah!we only need half of what she suggested, not all!"She playfully told him with a determined expression on her face.


    Pierre who is thoughtfully listening to the discussion could not help himself from chuckling to himself.He could not believe what he is monitoring, a beanpole like Alexa could eat a whole cow.A thought came to his mind, and he now has an idea of how Prince Alexander could win this girl, ''Food!''.


    Pierre hurriedly texted Prince Alexander of his idea.If all works out, Alexa would be the new Princess of Estonasia within a year...[That''s what he thought]


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 Chapter 22 NO WAY IN HELL!

    The King of Estonasia was scolding Prince Alexander for coming in late. "Where have you been?You''re supposed to meet us at the Airport, and I didn''t even get a glimpse of your shadow.Now you arrived at the wedding after the ceremony.What are you thinking?" The King''s face was all red from anger, and if not for the Queen holding him off, he would have lashed out on Prince Alexander in front of the newlywed who just came by to greet the Royal family.


    "Thank you for attending our wedding, and It''s our pleasure to have a Royal family come from far away land, only to attend our wedding. " Ann greeted the King and the Queen with a 90-degree bow and a broad smile plastered on her beautiful face.Next to Ann was Jeff who''s standing tall while looking magnificent.He also did a 90-degree bow following his wife before greeting them with a slight smile and stern look on his handsome feature.


    The King and Queen stood up to acknowledge the newlywed''s greetings.The King reached out to Jeff for a handshake, while the Queen gives Ann a light embrace."It''s our pleasure!To be a part of the wedding of the century, we would not have missed it for the world. Hahaha!"The King proudly expressed to the newlywed.


    Prince Alexander was stunned to see how his parents were acting in front of these strangers.They even flew a very long tiring flight, only to attend the wedding.He was curious as to who this couple that could make the King and Queen of Estonasia attend such a small event.


    "Congratulation!"Prince Alexander stretches his hand to Jeff while seizing him up.Lady Antella standing next to him mesmerized with Ann''s beauty unable to utter a word.''Such a beauty, too bad she''s already taken...''She thought to herself.


    Jeff didn''t accept his hand right away, and he stood rooted while giving Prince Alexander a once over.Ann had to jab him on his middle section. "Honey!" She leaned over and whispered.Jeff turned his attention to his wife, "What?Oh..."He realized that Prince Alexander hand was still stretched out waiting for a handshake."Thank you!" Jeff replied after finally accepting the congratulation from the person in front of him.


    Prince Alexander turned to congratulate Ann when he suddenly stopped halfway.The Playboy in him kicked in, and he put the sweetest smile he could conjure before greeting Ann."If you ever change your mind, I''m always available." He whispered to Ann as he offered his hand to congratulate her.


    The contour of Ann''s face suddenly changed to a spit-fire devil.The beautiful smile was gone, what replaces is a full eye and nostril flaring with blazing flame. "I''m sorry to burst your bubbles, but it would be a cold day in Hell before I change my mind.Also, if ever that it does happen, I would never come to you even if you''re the last man on the earth."Ann proudly said it loud enough for everyone to hear.


    "Hahaha!"


    "Hahaha!"


    "Hahaha!"


    The King and Queen, Grandfather Go, Grandmother Tan, Albert and Sophia who''s all seating at the same table laugh out loud.


    Jeff was ready to kick his butt, but Ann grabs hold of him in time."If you''ll excuse us, we still have many guests to attend to."Ann hurriedly dragged her husband before he kills someone.[Namely Prince Alexander.]

 Chapter 23 YOUR A LIFE SAVER!

    Lady Antella kicked Prince Alexander shin, "what''s wrong with you?Are you out of your mind?I can''t believe you said that right in front of the husband.You''re unbelievable!"She then drags him away from the King''s wrath...


    Playboy Prince Alexander continued turning his head toward the direction of the newlywed while Lady Antella drags him towards outside the venue...


    Prince Alexander was trying his best to wiggle out of Lady Antella''s grasp. "Let me go!What''s wrong with you, can''t you see I''m still talking with the newlywed?"He complained while trying to pull out of Lady Antella''s grasp.


    "You!!! You''re such a jerk!Where did your manner go?You are a Prince for God sake, why do you have to act like a maniac in front of the newlywed and embarrassed the King and Queen?"


    Prince Alexander realized what he just did.However, instead of feeling ashamed or remorse, he kept on acting almighty. "I''m a Royal, and she''s a mere commoner.She should be glad I gave her a compliment in front of her new husband."He proudly retorted to now angry Lady Antella.


    *Pow!* *Thud!* Lady Antella hit him in the stomach before pushing him to the ground while he fell flat on his butt.She then walked off leaving him seating on his butt on the ground.


    "Serves you right!"She shouted as she was walking back towards the venue...


    ===


    Meanwhile, Pierre was calling Prince Alexander with no luck. "What could it be that keeping him from answering?" He mumbles to himself as he walks back in and sits back down to continue with spying on Alexa and Ramon.


    Ramon and Alexa finally agreed to try out a couple of the specialty that the server had suggested.While they were waiting for the appetizer to arrive, Ramon was attempting to muster up some courage to approach Alexa with his dilemma.


    He was too apprehensive that he persisted on drinking the wine like it''s water, soon enough he felt comfortable and was about to approach Alexa when her phone started whirring. "Alexa..."


    "Hold your thought,let me take this call first alright!It could be an emergency, and it''s my Grandmother."Alexa got up as she answered the call.


    "Hello!Alexa speaking..."


    "Hello, miss!Are you related to the person that owns this phone? "The person at the other end of the line asked Alexa.


    "Yes!She''s my Grandmother, why do you have her phone?Please, tell me she''s alright..."Alexa asked sounding all worried.


    "I''m sorry!I forgot to introduce myself.I''m a nurse, and your Grandmother is here right now in the emergency room.She had passed out on the street, and a bystander brought her here."


    "Tell me which hospital, I''m on my way."Alexa hurriedly went back to the table and grabs her purse while still on the phone with the nurse getting the location of the Hospital.She paused only for a moment, enough to inform Ramon of the situation.


    "I''m sorry!We have to do this another time.I have to go..."She was about to rush out of the restaurant when Ramon stopped her from going.


    "Alexa, Wait!"Ramon was running after her as she was walking out of the restaurant.


    "Sorry, Ramon but I have to go.My Grandmother needs me. You understand right?"Alexa tries to explain with tears flowing down her face.


    "Oh... N-n-no!I was not trying to stop you from going; I was going to tell you that I want to go with you.I have a car, and we could get there faster if I drove you there."


    "Thank you!"Alexa felt relief that Ramon was thoughtful and offered to take her to the Hospital.


    Due to her excitement, she jumped and hugged Ramon tightly, and started kissing him on both of his cheeks."You''re a life saver, why didn''t I think of that.Let''s go!"


    Pierre and Greta were following the two as they rush out of the restaurant. They hurriedly hailed a Taxi to follow Ramon and Alexa towards the Hospital...

 Chapter 24 SHEs GONE!

    While inside the taxi following Ramon and Alexa, Pierre texted Prince Alexander to inform him of what''s going on and what they were currently doing.


    [ You''re Highness, we are currently in pursuit, Miss Alexa and that man.Will keep you posted.]


    Prince Alexander saw the text as he was making his way back to the venue.Instead of texting back, he went to look for a quiet and secluded area to make a phone call to his assistant.


    "What''s going on?Where are you heading right now?"He asked arrogantly.


    "Apology your Highness, we are currently inside a taxi in pursuit of Miss Alexa on the way to God knows where,"Pierre replied nervously while looking at Greta who''s asking him who''s he talking too.


    "You better not lose her, you know the consequences if it happens."Prince Alexander warned Pierre once again like he always does when he orders him to do something.


    Pierre was about to say something in return when the taxi suddenly halted.


    "Were here Sir, Mam!"The taxi driver informs them.


    Prince Alexander heard what the taxi drivers said.He anxiously bombarded Pierre with a question."Where are you right now?Where did she have to go?What''s going on?"


    "Your Highness, we are currently at the Hospital.It seems that she has an emergency.I will contact you as soon as we find what''s going on."


    Pierre hangs up the phone and hurriedly followed Alexa and Ramon inside the Hospital to find out what''s the emergency.Greta following slowly right behind him, recording everything that''s happening for Lady Antella to view later on when she makes her report.


    Alexa was running like the devil was chasing her, followed by Ramon who''s anxious as to what happened to Grandmother Santos.When they arrive at the Emergency unit, it was chaos, Alexa was checking each bed as she searches for her grandmother.


    "Grandma, where are you?... Grandma..." Alexa was practically looking, unable to find her grandmother in any of the beds around the Emergency room."Ramon, do me a favor, please!!! could you go and speak to someone at the nurse station and asked around.I will continue looking while you do that, is that alright with you?"


    "Sure! Sure!Don''t stress yourself, will find her and I''m sure she''s alright."At least Ramon hopes that grandma Santos is alright, if not he doesn''t know how Alexa would handle the situation.


    Ramon went to the nurse station not knowing who to ask and what to do.The nurses were going crazy, and no one paid attention to him as he stands there waiting for someone to acknowledge him.When a minute passed, and no one said anything to him, Ramon finally found his courage and approached one of the nurses that''s busy in front of the computer.


    "Excuse me, Mam!Hello!!!! M-Mam!!!" Ramon anxiously trying his best to get the nurse attention who''s didn''t even bat an eye and continued what she was doing in front of the computer.


    "Hello!!!"Ramon taps the top of the computer trying his might to get the nurse attention.


    "Yes?Can I help you?"The nurse replied but did not even glance at Ramon, and she only mumbles the question.She continued clicking and typing, "If you need something, speak up or sit and wait, your not helping by standing there glaring at me."The nurse snarled at Ramon who''s unable to utter a word.


    Ramon was about to asks about Grandmother Santos when one of the nurses who just came in with sadness in her eyes. "What a day, I just finished speaking to the old lady''s granddaughter to let her know that her grandmother is here at the hospital.Not a minute after I hang up, I went back to checked on the grandmother, and she''s gone..."

 Chapter 25 WHAT DO YOU MEAN SHEs GONE?

    Ramon''s eye broadens from confusion for what he just heard.''What does she mean by gone?'' He''s bewildered and unable to think of what he was about to ask.He was still in a daze when he heard a voice behind him speaking to the nurse.


    "Excuse me, Miss, what is the name of the person you mention just now? "Alexa came in time and heard the whole discussion, she''s now in frantic, what if the nurse was talking about her and the person that was gone is her grandmother.


    The nurse that was talking glanced up," are you by chance the Granddaughter?The one I spoke to over the phone? If you are, then I hate to notify you that your Grandmother is gone."She informs her indifferently staring at her straight in her face.


    "What you mean, she was gone!"Alexa frantically asked tears forming in her eyes, voice cracking.


    Ramon, trying his best to console Alexa with no luck.She''s too emotional at the moment and shaking as she waited for the nurse response to her question.


    "Well, right after I finished speaking with you, I went back to inform her that you''re on your way, hold and behold when I got there, she was long gone.So, I don''t know where she''s at right now."


    "What! Hahaha! So, you''re telling me that she left without a word, gone as...she left, not dead! Hahaha!"Alexa was overjoyed after hearing what the nurse told her.She let out a sigh of relief before turning her attention to Ramon who''s been a comfort to her the whole time.


    "You hear that, right?She left, not dead! Hahaha!How about we get out of here, do you mind taking me home to see if she''s there?"She was about to leave when the nurse calls her back."Miss!Miss!There''s this matter of the unpaid bills, and you need to take care of it before you could leave."


    Alexa''s face suddenly turned pale, hospital bills always cost a lot, and she doesn''t have any money at the moment.The money she made from shadowing Ms. Garcia all went to pay for their daily necessities and rent.Where is she going to get the money?


    Ramon saw Alexa''s expression and had a suspicion of what''s going on, and he knows her financial status.He did an investigation of her life for the last six-years plus what he knows back when they were in elementary.He decided to intercede, "Alexa why don''t you try to contact your grandmother and let me settle the bill for you.You could pay me later when we get to your house."He added as to not embarrassed Alexa in front of the nurses.


    Alexa recognizes when someone''s attempting to help, and she didn''t argue with Ramon.Instead, she gave him a half smile before turning around to make a phone call. "Thank you!" She murmured as she passed him by.


    Ramon''s face became red from the heat that emanated when Alexas muttered unto his ears.Her soft sweet voice was like the current of high voltage electricity...He knows he''s in trouble if he was not able to control his emotion anytime soon...


    Once all was settled, Ramon and Alexas hurriedly went home.Alexa had tried several times to contact her grandmother''s cellphone to no avail.The only option left was to go back and check for herself if she did go home after escaping from the hospital without paying.


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    Pierre and Greta witnessed everything that had happened.Both were quick to report to their bosses what happened and asked for further instructions...


    Lady Antella ordered Greta to pay a visit to Alexa''s home as her representative and offer whatever help she needed.Issue an invitation for next day to meet with her at the hotel without letting Prince Alexander and Pierre know about it, or they might sabotage it once more.


    Meanwhile, Prince Alexander had ordered Pierre to investigate further, and he would go from whatever the investigation result might be...


    Alexa has no idea that many people were interested in her and she''s now at the list of the #1 Private investigator in the country...

 Chapter 26 I HAVE A FAVOR TO ASK,

    Alexa and Ramon made it to her home in a heartbeat.Ramon hasn''t properly stopped the car yet before Alexa jump out and ran toward her house like the devil is chasing her.She was shouting as she enters the house."Grandma, are you home!Grandma, I''m home! Where are you?"What she saw was a dark house with not one light was turned on.


    When no one responds,'' maybe she''s resting in the bedroom'' she started to despair and hastened and opened the only bedroom in the house."She''s not here either; where could she go?"She mutters as she frantically explores the back of the house.She then anxiously ran towards their next-door-neighbor to see if anyone saw her grandmother.


    She knocked on the door rapidly, *knock! Knock! Knock!* The door opens, and an older lady appears in front of Alexa."Aunt Inday, did you see my grandma?"


    Inday, shook her head vigorously, "I hadn''t seen your grandmother since yesterday when she came and borrowed coupled of hundred dollars.I thought you came to pay. She told me you would pay today when you get done from your job?Do you have the money? The total is..."


    Alexa could care less about the debt at the moment.What''s more important is to find her grandmother.She''s afraid that something had happened to her on the way home and could be laying on the street somewhere.On the way back to her home, she saw an old man and a couple of teenagers approaching.


    "Uncle Lupe! Did you just come from playing Mahjong?By any chance did you see my grandmother there?...-Anyone? "Alexa''s asking everyone that passed by with tears flowing on her face."Please, anyone...I beg you if any of you seen my grandmother..."Grandma Santos was nowhere to be found, and Alexa''s getting concerned by the minute.


    Ramon came back from inspecting the other side of the street, as soon as he saw Alexas''s shamble feature, and tears flowing down her beautiful face, his heart started breaking.He wanted to comfort her, do something for her, but he doesn''t know how he would go about it.If only he could find her grandma, it would solve the issue.


    Alexa saw Ramon coming, and she ran toward in his embrace while crying hard."Ramon, what am I going to do? I can''t find my grandmother?"


    Ramon who''s stunned for a moment was rooted to the ground and unable to move.His two hand in the air, afraid to touch Alexa."It''s alright! Everything would be alright, and I''m sure she''s somewhere safe.She''s probably playing Mahjong somewhere."He jokingly told Alexa, hands still in up in the air like someone is robbing him.He kept his hands up as long as he could, but when Alexa started crying harder and started shaking...He has no choice but to begin comforting her by rubbing her back shoulder and brushing her hair with the other hand.


    Alexa felt comforted and started to feel at ease.She sighed a relief before breaking up with Ramon''s embrace.While looking at him with her puppy eyes, "Ramon, can I ask you a favor?"


    Ramon would do anything for her, she could ask him to jump, and he would ask how high."Sure! What is it?"Looking at her with tenderness emitting from his eyes.


    Alexa paused for a moment, contemplating if she should or not, she then took a breather before going for her favor...She looks at him straight on his face before seriously asked."Can I borrow a couple of hundred dollars?"She then looked down as soon as the word came out of her mouth embarrassed...


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 Chapter 27 Canst you give me a break for once?

    Ramon suddenly laughs out loud after hearing what favor Alexa asked.He knows she''s not asking for herself, and it must be for her grandmother.Ramon remembers when they were young, she never asked anyone for help and would not accept charity.There were many times when she didn''t have launch money, and no matter how hard he tries to treat her for a meal, she would decline and rather starved than accept.That''s how proud she was, but now she said it, she wanted to borrow money.Ramon was stunned, and it''s showing on his face.


    Alexa saw it and felt embarrassed; she doesn''t know why but she somehow felt Ramon is someone she could trust.Enough to ask for help, "Forget it! You don''t have to lend me money, is not that important.What''s important right now is to find my grandma."She said it in a low tone of voice, barely audible if Ramon''s hearing weren''t that great, he would not be able to understand what she was mumbling the whole time.


    Ramon senses it that Alexa thought he was laughing at her, and he hurriedly rectifies the situation.


    "Alexa, I''m sorry!I was not laughing at your request, and it was something else.Alright!"Ramon couldn''t tell her the exact reason he was laughing, and she would feel more awkward if she was reminded of her attitude back then and now.


    "You are right; let''s forget about the money for now.Let''s find your grandma first, once that''s resolved, then we could continue with the favor your asking.And yes! I would let you borrow any amount you need as long as I could afford it so that you know.Now, smile and let''s continue searching for your grandma."Ramon was trying to cheer Alexa without success.


    Alexa felt relief after hearing that one problem would be quickly solved.They backtrack towards her home and while on the way she tries calling grandma Santos cellphone one more.However, the result was the same, no answer. "Grandma, don''t do this to me; I''m having enough hard time as it is without you giving me a heart attack in the process.'' Alexa thought to herself on the way back home.


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    Meanwhile, Pierre and Greta had been watching the whole situation from afar.They wanted to help so bad; however, they don''t even know what Alexa''s grandmother looks like.Therefore, they would not be of any help since they don''t know who they are going to look for.On top of that, they are foreigners and would stick out and might get scammed along the way. The two decided to report the whole situation to their superiors to let them choose how they would help in the process.


    Alexa slump down to the hard wooden makeshift sofa complaining, "God, this is too much, can''t you give me a break for once.I''m exhausted, and I could use a break once in a while you know."Alexa was muttering to herself, while Ramon was listening and not saying a word.


    Alexa just sat there like a zombie, and she has no idea what else could she do.She tried calling but no answer, she asked around, but no one saw her.She stayed inside the house, but grandmother Santos didn''t come home.What else could she do?Due to fatigue and stress, soon Alexa was out cold, she falls asleep while in a seating position.


    Ramon was afraid that she would have a stiff neck and body ache when she wakes up, he took upon himself to lift her and carried her to the bedroom; Thinking he could lay her down and a soft bed.


    What he saw had shocked him, the room was bared with any furniture.The only thing they have inside was a makeshift cabinet and a shelf that''s holding some blankets and a couple of pillows.He stood at the threshold of the room unable to decide on what to do... He never realized how poor Alexa is and how sad her life had been all this time, he knows she''s an orphan and being raised by her grandmother alone, but he has no idea how impoverished Alexa and her grandmother until now.


    Ramon was still carrying Alexa, unable to find the courage to put her down on that hard flooring.He was about to turn around and lay her down to the hard sofa when Alexa suddenly started mumbling.She must be dreaming, something very sad for she started sobbing and it''s breaking Ramon''s heart in return...

 Chapter 28 Broken English

    Alexa was whimpering hard, and it''s breaking Ramon''s heart unknown what to do at the moment.He slowly eased himself toward the floor, and once his knees touch the floor, he put Alexa down.He was about to get up to grab the pillow and blanket when Alexa suddenly reach out and hold on to his arms still asleep. "Don''t leave me, please!I don''t want to be alone..." She muttered while still sobbing with eyes closed.


    Ramon was contemplating what he''s going to do, Alexa''s gripping his arms hard like it''s a matter of life and death.He didn''t have much choice but to sit down on the floor and comfort Alexa."I''m not going anywhere, don''t worry alright! Sleep, I''ll be here when you wake up." He told Alexa who started to breathe comfortably after his soothing word.


    Ramon was in deep thought about Alexa''s situation.How is he going to introduce her to his family as his fiancee without being looked down?Ramon never thought that far ahead when he decided that Alexa is the one he wants to marry and no one else...Knowing how stuck-up his parents and sibling, he now starting to worry about how he''s going to pull it off.


    ===


    In the meantime, outside the house.Pierre and Greta were trying to peek inside the home from the window that was left open.However, no one in the small space that looks like a living room.Pierre could see a silhouette inside the room, but he could not tell if it''s the man or Alexa.


    "Greta, what do you think they are doing right now?Why are they in the room when they''re supposed to be looking for her grandmother?"Pierre was curiously asking Greta who''s busy recording the whole place so she could show it to Lady Antella.


    Greta wasn''t paying attention to Pierre whatsoever.She was busy pointing the cellphone''s camera everywhere to get a good view of the whole place while shaking her head in disbelief."Gosh! Is this a home or what?The whole house is the size of a small storage area at Lady Antella''s Villa.Poor girl, how can a person survive living in a place like this?"She was muttering to herself as she records everything including her comments.


    The two didn''t realize that a barangay tanod [town bodyguard] was roving and saw them.He first blew his whistle to them then asked a question.


    "You two! w-w-what are you doing?" While pointing his little baton on Pierre and Greta."We people are poor, nothing to steal, go-go-go!"He tries his best speaking in broken English.


    Pierre was quick to explain and apologize while grabbing hold of Greta and ushering her to leave as not to attract any more attention from a passerby.


    The town bodyguard was satisfied with Pierre explanation and continued with roving around the area.


    As soon as Pierre and Greta were back in the safety of the car, Pierre let out a sigh of relief. "That was close; let us go back to the hotel and report.What do you think?"He anxiously asked Greta.


    When Greta didn''t reply, Pierre ordered the driver to take them back to the hotel so they could report everything to Prince Alexander and Lady Antella.Hoping that they could do something to help find Alexa''s grandmother...He''s also wondering what happened to Alexa''s grandmother...


    ===


    Back at the wedding venue of Ann and Jeff, Prince Alexander was not enjoying himself at all.First, he was forced to attend the wedding of two people he doesn''t know at all.Secondly, Lady Antella kicked his butt just because he made a pass with the beautiful bride.Lastly, his father the king ordered him to return to Estonasia without delay, or they would drag him back dead or alive.


    Prince Alexander decided he''s going to sneak out and go back to the hotel.The only problem is how is he going to get out of the island...Just as he was about to call Pierre, he saw three people about to get on board the boat to leave the Island.''Hmmm, this is my chance, should I ask for a ride or not?''The latter won, Prince Alexander called out to the people. "Excuse me?Hello!Hi!Are you guys going back to the city?"He asked with the sweetest smile he could come up with, showing his pearly white teeth.


    Komalika, Adleena, and Poziomoweic all look up at the same time to see who''s speaking.When Komalika saw the handsome playboy prince, she put on her alluring smile before answering."What if we are, what is it to you?"


    Poziomoweic was not happy at all that an intruder was about to hitchhike with them.Especially an excellent looking intruder at that.He''s not that stupid, why would he ask if they are going back to the city if not because he wants to ride with them.He doesn''t like that idea at all...


    Adleena, on the other hand, was tired and could care less about Prince Alexander, all she cares is to get on board the boat so they could go back to the city before they miss their flight. "Are you guys coming or what?"She snarls at Komalika and Poziomoweic unable to hold it any longer.


    "Coming! Coming!" Komalika hurriedly got on board the boat followed by Poziomoweic."Are you coming or what?"Komalika shouted at Prince Alexander who''s contemplating if he''s going or not...

 Chapter 29 See ya, Lover boy!

    Prince Alexander was about to get on board the boat when he hears a voice from behind."Hold him, don''t let him get on that boat or pay the consequences."Lady Antella was ordering the Royal Bodyguard.


    The Royal Bodyguard run toward Prince Alexander preventing him from boarding.They blocked him while apologizing at the same time."Apology your Highness, but we have no choice we must follow the kings'' order.Please, cooperate with us; we don''t want to hurt you."


    Prince Alexander knows when to accept defeat, he didn''t fight off the Royal Bodyguard and stood rooted to the ground.He waited for the boat to leave before he turned around and walked back toward the party without speaking a word to Lady Antella.


    Lady Antella, on the other hand, was jumping for joy that she was able to catch him on time.Knowing Prince Alexander, he probably planning on going back to the hotel then runaway to God knows where.There''s no way she would face their family alone, and if she is to die, they would be dead together.


    Komalika, Adleena, and Pozi where all stunned to hear that he''s from a Royal family.''The bodyguards called him your Highness, so he must be from a Royal family, a Prince maybe...'' Komalika was thinking to herself.


    "Let''s go! We have a flight to catch, and I still have a lot of work to do when we get back home.I have no time for this..."Adleena grumbles she has no patience when it comes to unnecessary things.


    "See ya!Loverboy!"Komalika shouted to Prince Alexander as they speed away...


    ===


    Back at Alexa''s home, Ramon sat on the floor unmoving while letting Alexa hold on to him for comfort.She must have felt secure for she slept soundly while holding on him for the life of her.Ramon couldn''t find himself to remove her hand, and he likes the feeling of her warm hands on her arms.If only they could stay that way for the rest of their lives, he wouldn''t mind at all...


    While he was lost on his thought, Alexa''s phone started buzzing.A call was coming, and the buzzing sound started to wake Alexa up from a beautiful dream she''s having."Grandma could get that, please!Let me sleep a little bit longer please!!!"She mumbles while her eye was still shut.


    "Oh, shut!" Alexa opened one of her eyes, while the other one still shut.What she saw in front of her staring, stunned her and she got up rapidly."Ramon-!" She looked around and realizes that she''s in the bedroom, she looked at Ramon about to ask him something but changes her mind.


    Ramon got up from the seating position on the floor of the bedroom, and he then reaches out for Alexa to help her up."Come on! Sleepyhead, we still need to continue looking for your grandmother."


    Alexa felt embarrassed for falling sleep when they supposed to be looking for her grandmother.


    "Alright!Give me a minute to freshen up,"-She gladly accepted Ramon''s hand and let him pull her up in a standing position.- "Do you mind going out and wait at the living room, please!"


    He put on a half a smile before saying, "I''ll be going outside then." He hurriedly turned around and left her to do whatever it is she needed to do to freshen up."Oh! By the way, someone was trying to call you earlier before you wake up.Check it out, who knows it could be your grandmother."


    Alexa started to pat herself looking for her cellphone.She found it in her back pocket, ''no wonder Ramon was trying to reach toward her behind earlier, and she thought he was doing something else.''


    Alexa turned her cellphone on to see who last called.It was Andrea, ''It could be a piece of news about her grandmother''s whereabouts.'' She thought while returning Andrea call.


    "Where have you been?I had been trying to call you for ages.Grandma is over here at my work, and she said she''s never going back home! She''s asking me to buy her a bus ticket so she could go to the province. What happened?Did the two of you fight?"Andrea was anxiously bombarding Alexa with the question, and not giving her a chance even to say hello.


    Alexa''s eyes lit up from what she heard, and she rushes to go outside while still listening to Andrea talking. "Ramon, I found my grandmother.She''s at my cousin''s office. Could you give a ride there, please!"She forgot that she was still talking with Andrea.


    "Cousin! What are you doing still doing with Ramon?Are you two alone in the house right now?Alexa...speak up!"


    Alexa had enough of Andrea''s screaming on the other end of the line. She hangs up the phone without saying goodbye."Let''s go! before my grandmother decided to leave."


    On the way to RRWP headquarter, all kind of thoughts coming to Alexa''s mind.She couldn''t understand why would her grandmother suddenly wanted to go to the province.''Is she hiding from a debtor? But, She doesn''t know of anyone who would hunt her grandma to the point of hiding.''


    The only person she knows that grandma borrowed money from was their neighbor Aunty Inday.She always borrowed money from her in the past and she never once thought of hiding from people she owes money too.It means that was not the reason...Alexa was at lost and unable to think of any reason whatsoever. "I guess I would find out when I get there." She mumbles to herself.

 Chapter 30 Learning the truth

    Grandmother Santos has no idea that Alexa was on the way to where she''s at if she knew, she would run out in a heartbeat.She doesn''t know how she''s going to face her granddaughter at the moment.She needed to get out of town, and she needed to hide as far away as she can...


    ---


    Flashback:


    Early that morning, grandma Santos was happily playing mahjong in a nearby neighbor when someone came looking for her, an investigator.The investigator was hired by Alexa''s biological father ''Sean Grant'' from America.After finding out that he fathered a child, he didn''t waste any time of hiring an investigator to look for the mother and child no matter what the cost.


    The investigator that Sean Grant hired in the past was top-notch.However, because of his wife''s interference,the investigator always comes back empty-handed. Until recently when he threatened his wife that he would file for divorce if she doesn''t divulge everything that she knows.


    All documentation regarding Alexa and her mother ''Chrissy Chen'' was handed over to Sean Grand. He was devastated to find out that ''Chrissy Chen'' had passed away from a car accident leaving their daughter in care off the nanny ''Lydia Santos.''As he read through the file, he found out that his daughter had lived a life of impoverished.He read through the record, until the last page of the report, not realizing that tears were flowing down on his handsome face.


    Sean Grant called the private investigator to come, once the P.I. Arrives he then ordered him to fly to the Philippines at once after handing Alexa''s recent picture."Bring back my daughter, no matter what the cost.Don''t bother coming back if she''s not with you,- you understand!"Sean Grant sternly ordered while trying his best to stay calm.


    ===


    Meanwhile, Alexa and Ramon arrive at RRWP headquarters in no time.The traffic wasn''t too bad, thank God for the color coding the highway was not as traffic-jammed as it used to be.Alexa couldn''t wait for Ramon to find a parking space, she asked him to drop her off the front of the building.


    Once the car was in full stop, she hurriedly opens the door ready to jump out as soon as she could.She was about to close the car door when she remembers something.She pokes her head inside the car to tell Ramon to go, " if you have somewhere else needed to be, just go- I can handle it from here."She then closed the door and rushed toward the building without waiting for Ramon''s reply.


    ---


    ---


    Inside the breakroom, Grandma Santos was quietly waiting for Andrea to come back with the money and the bus ticket for Pangasinan province where a family member of her''s lives.She''s starting to get impatience, she got up and was ready to look for Andrea when she suddenly hears Andrea''s voice nearby, it seems that she''s speaking with someone and getting close by the minute.''Wait a minute...-that voice sounds familiar...?''


    Grandma Santos rapidly peeked at the window blinds that covering the employee breakroom."Oh, sh*t! It''s Alexa; what am I going to do?" She mumbles to herself while she''s trying to find a place to hide.Unfortunately, it was too late...The door''s opens and Alexa and Andrea walks in...


    As soon as Alexa saw her grandmother, she ran into her and hugged her as tight as she could while tears were flowing down her face."Grandma!!! What''s the meaning of this?What are you doing here?Oh, grandma!!!" Alexa hugging grandma Santos likes there no tomorrow.


    Grandma Santos, broke-free from Alexa''s tight embrace, pushing her away from her before going back to the chair where she was seating before they came; without saying a word.


    Alexa was speechless, unable to move and follow.She just stood rooted to the ground while gazing at grandma Santos tired and sad looking face as she sat back down to the chair...


    Without looking at her, grandma Santos spoke."Alexa, we need to talk...-"

 Chapter 31 Making a tough decision.

    Grandma Santos looked at Andrea with a sad look in her eyes. "Do you mind giving us some time? What I have to say is very important, and she needs to hear it alone first."


    Andrea looked at Alexa, basically asking if she should stay or go... Alexa nodded, and Andrea left the two alone, locking the door from the outside so no one could come in and disturb them while in there talking.


    As soon as Andrea Left, grandma Santos asked Alexa to sit down.Alexa who was almost out of her mind followed suit without thinking.She took a chair and pulled it out to sit down. Still at a loss and confused about what was going on."What is this all about grandma?What is so important that you asked Andrea to leave?Don''t tell me you have some type of cancer and you''re dying: don''t tell me that''s what this is all about?Please!"


    Grandma Santos reached out for Alexa''s two hands before replying.[1] "Apo, listen to me, and listen very well to what I am about to tell you."


    ''Oh, no! Don''t tell me she has cancer and she''s dying.No!!!''- Alexa was thinking to herself. "Yes, [2] Lola, I''m listening, go ahead tell me." Her voice was cracking and about ready to burst into tears.


    Grandmother Santos went into detail about what happened earlier that day.She did not leave out anything, and she even went into detail about her true identity and about her mother''s family who had no idea about her existence at all. Lastly, grandma Santos gave her the blessing to decide what she wanted to do with that information.


    "Alexa, Apo, you know I have never treated you any different from your cousin Andrea, ever since the day your mother brought you to me to take care of you, I have loved you like you are my own flesh and blood.You know that right?"Grandmother Santos at this point had started crying, eyes full of tears as she spoke.


    "I know it was wrong of me to hide your true identity and let you live a life full of hardship when you could have been living in comfort; if I had returned you to any of your mother''s relatives.However, I had made a promise to your mother, and I wanted to keep it and take it to my grave.Except that fate has decided for us and here we are..."


    Alexa was unsure of what to say. She became speechless.One thing she knew for sure was that deep down inside her, and she had been longing for a father figure in her life hence she was glad to know that her father had been searching for her all this time.She was happy and sad at the same time that tears started to form in her beautiful eyes.


    Alexa pulled her hands away, got up and turned her back to grandmother Santos before she spoke.


    "Lola...- I don''t know what to say to you nor what do right now... Should I be happy that I come from a family with money?Or should I be sad knowing I must go to them and leave you?Which one is it, please? Tell me, grandma!"From the sound of Alexa''s voice, grandma Santos knew that Alexa was in pain and was trying her best not to cry.It was one of Alexa''s traits: she never liked showing her true feelings, not even to her own grandmother.


    "Whatever you decide to do, I will support you.Just know that I am here and I will always be here for you."The sadness in grandmother Santos'' voice was evident too in the way and tone she spoke.


    ''What should I do?God! Please, tell me what to do?'' Then they stayed silent for quite a while.Neither one spoke, both were afraid that it would inflict more pain if either one said anything.


    After what seemed to be an eternity, Alexa spoke. "I want to meet my biological father and maybe someday my mother''s family as well," Alexa said without turning to look at grandmother Santos'' reaction.


    "For the time being, please, don''t let anyone from the family find out what you just told me; especially Andrea.I''m afraid she won''t be able to accept it easily."Alexa then turned around and left the room without turning to look at grandmother Santos.She did not want her grandma to see how much she was hurting at the moment, and also she was not ready to forgive her for lying to her or instead keeping such massive secret from her all her life.


    Grandmother Santos was not happy about it, but there''s nothing she could do but wait for Alexa to come around... If she would ever come back home to her or never return. This made her really afraid.


    Note:


    [1]Apo [Grandchild]Tagalog-[English]


    [2] Lola- [Grandmother] ""

 Chapter 32 Accident happened

    Alexa ran out of the room like the devil was right behind her, chasing her.She bumped into Andrea as she was leaving, "Cuz, is everything alright? Why are you crying?What''s going on with grandma? Please, tell me so I could help. Is grandma okay? Is she sick? Where are you going? Alexa, don''t leave me like this, please. Come on!"Andrea was questioning Alexa while running after her as she left the building and tears were flowing down her beautiful face.


    Ramon was leaning by the side of the car while waiting for Alexa to finish speaking with her grandmother.At the same time was in deep thought of how he should approach Alexa with his dilemma and proposal.Suddenly he saw Alexa run out of the building toward the bus stop being chased by Andrea.From what Ramon could see from a distance, Alexa was crying while Andrea was anxiously chasing after her screaming something at her.


    Ramon rushed to get inside the car and drove toward the direction of the bus stop.He stopped at a distance and parked the car before getting out to see what was going on with Alexa and Andrea.He did not want to intrude and decided to watch the two from afar.


    From what Ramon could see, Alexa was pretty upset about something.He was wondering what could have happened in there and where grandmother Santos was.''Why is Alexa crying and why is grandmother Santos not with her?What''s going on...?'' Ramon became very curious but he knew that there was nothing he could do but wait...


    Andrea finally caught up with Alexa at the bus stop."Girl, you better tell me what''s going or-or-or I would cry like you. *huh, huh, huh* you see!"Andrea tried to lighten the mood in hopes that Alexa would stop crying.


    Alexa tried her best to fake a smile, but it was hard which made her end up crying more.''Oh, how can I tell you that we are not related to each other? That I don''t have an ounce of Santos blood in me.''Alexa was thinking to herself as she looked at her cousin who was trying her best to cheer her up.


    "It is nothing. I just got upset at grandma for making me worry so much.Also for not wanting to come home, that''s all."Alexa was hoping that her cousin would believe her by buying her story. This was going to be the first time that she was lying to her face.


    "B-but, why are you leaving? Why are you letting her stay and not taking her along?Why don''t you try to persuade her to come home?"Andrea curiously asked.


    The bus arrived, and Alexa rushed to get on board. "I''ll tell you everything later alright?Take care of her for now. I''ll see you at home.Bye!"She was waving happily as she got on board the bus.However, deep down inside her, she felt so much pain after finding out the truth, and the heartache was giving her a massive headache as well.Alexa went toward the end of the bus, sat down and closed her eyes...She wanted to clear her mind of all the worries she was having at that moment.


    "Oh gosh!I totally forgot about Ramon!" She turned around and looked out the clear glass behind her, and she was stunned to see Ramon''s car was following the bus..."Stop!!!"Alexa shouted as loud as she could, the driver heard her and suddenly stepped down on the brakes. "Skreeeeeeeeech...." the bus stopped in the middle of the highway.Some passengers fell off their seats, while others were pushed forward and almost hit their heads.


    Then a loud bang was heard from behind the bus... An accident just happened.

 Chapter 33 Going to the Police station.

    "Oh my God!" Someone yelled. "Who the hell shouted stop?Look what you made the bus driver do."One of the passengers glared at Alexa.


    Alexa''s eyes widened as she saw a car ran into the back of another vehicle.She was not sure if Ramon''s vehicle was one of them.


    Due to the sudden stop of the bus, a couple of cars that were following them end up in a multiple collision.Luckily, Ramon was very quick to manoeuver and dodge the ghastly collision that was piling up.


    Two cars from behind him had a head-on collision as the car directly behind him tried to dodge also but unluckily ended up spinning to face the direction he was just coming from, luckily it was not too severe, the drivers of the vehicle were all alright, and it was only the cars that were damaged.


    Alexa rushed to get off the bus to check if Ramon''s car was one of them and if he was alright. She looked around and spotted his car parked safely off the road. Once she saw that he was safe and sound, she let out a sigh of relief.


    Ramon saw Alexa when she got off the bus like the devil was chasing after her.Half a smile formed on his lips, he liked how concerned about him she looked.''Alexa must care about me since she''s running out of the bus like that,'' he thought.


    "Ramon!Are you alright?Thank God, you were able to manoeuver to the side and escape that collision.I thought my heart would pop out of my chest."She then ran towards him and embraced him tightly.


    "I''m fine. You can relax now.See? I''m fine. I''m fine¡­" Ramon turned around a little to show that he had no injuries and was in perfect shape as well.


    While the two were busy, the police came and started questioning the drivers of the cars that collided and the bus driver that had caused the incident.It was a mess, and Alexa knew she was the most significant piece of the puzzle that led to the annoyingly long traffic jam.She went towards the Police and the drivers to explain and make light of the situation.


    "Miss, I would need you to go to the precinct to give us a statement.You could ride with us or follow, either way, is fine."The police politely told Alexa.


    "I will take her there myself. Would you please give me the address?"Ramon volunteered quickly, not giving Alexa a chance to reply.She might decide to ride with the Police, and he did not like the way one of the policemen was ogling at her.


    Ramon reached out for Alexa''s hand, "Let''s go!We could go ahead of them and wait if necessary. Whatever you want."


    Alexa was going to decline and ride with the Policemen, but when she saw the way Ramon was looking at the Officer, she decided against it and let him usher her toward where the car was parked.


    ===


    It was already early in the morning when they finally emerged from the Police Precinct.The sun was already shining brightly; Alexa had to squint her eyes as they stepped out of the door.


    "Arrrgh! I''m tired, sleepy and starving.We didn''t even get to eat dinner last night, and it''s now almost seven in the morning."Alexa was yawning while stretching her body.


    Ramon was feeling the same way as she was as he was tired from staying up all night at the police precinct with Alexa. He didn''t dare sleep a wink and was starving, but he did not want to leave Alexa alone with the policemen.His stomach was growling from hunger.He looked around the area where they were at and saw that they were close to a Plaza."Alexa, why don''t we go and get something to eat first before I take you home? There''s a [1] Karinderya over there. See?"He pointed to a small stall by the Plaza.


    Alexa agreed to it without thinking twice. Her stomach was also growling. She was so hungry that she felt like she could eat a whole cow and still be hungry.She put her arm on Ramon''s shoulder and ushered him toward that small stall."Let''s go! Feed me or else..."She was smiling as she said the words, Ramon wasn''t sure what she meant by that...

 Chapter 34 She was once lost, but now found.

    While Alexa and Ramon were having a wonderful time together having breakfast at a stall by the Plaza, Prince Alexander and Lady Antella were preparing to leave to go back to Stonasia as per the King order. " No, if and no but''s," that was the exact word of the King...-


    "Pierre, I''m going to leave you here to watch over Miss Grant, do everything in your power to convince her to come to Stonasia.Propose to her the best position you could think off, and I will take care of the rest once she gets there.You understand!"Prince Alexander sternly ordered his assistant.


    Prince Alexander has no choice, he''s reluctant to go back to Stonasia, but the King admonished him of cutting off all his privileges, and relinquishing him as the crown prince of Stonasia.Therefore, he must go back and do his duty as the crown prince, at least for a little while to convince his father, the King that he''s the rightful crown prince.


    Lady Antella wasn''t happy either to be kicked out of the country along with Prince Alexander.She wanted to meet Alexa in person and get to know her, she has a good feeling about Alexa, and now she would not have a chance to do so because of Prince Alexander."I''m going to make your life living hell when we get back to Stonasia, you watch.''She was thinking while glaring at Prince Alexander who''s busy giving orders to his assistant.


    The time came, and they were ready to depart for the airport.Prince Alexander has a sad look on his face as they walked out of the suite. He was making a promise to himself as they leave,'' give me another chance and I will prove to you that I''m the man for you. Is not a goodbye girl, it''s only temporary, we will meet again.Very soon! I promise you that.''With that thought, Prince Alexander spirit lifts and a smile formed on his handsome face...


    Lady Antella saw the smirk that formed on Prince Alexander face, ''Don''t even think about it, she''s mine, and I will be coming back for her, just you watch!''A half smiled forms on her beautiful face as they continued towards the tarmac where the Private Airplane is waiting for them to take them back to Stonasia...


    Prince Alexander and Lady Antella both thinking of outsmarting each other in conquering Alexa, both were planning on coming back asap.Not knowing Alexa would not be around when the time comes.


    ---


    Ramon drove Alexa back home after eating breakfast.He didn''t bother coming in, he''s too tired and needed some sleep.He dropped Alexa at the front of her home, bid her goodbye before speeding away with a bright smile on his face. Ramon has no idea that it will be another three years before they would meet again.


    Someone is waiting for Alexa at home that would take her away to America to meet her long lost father...


    Alexa was yawning as she enters her home.She was happy and sad at the same time seeing her grandmother seating at the hard wooden sofa in the living room.Alexa was about to greet her grandmother when she saw a foreign man seating opposite grandmother Santos.


    Alexa has an idea who the man is, and grandmother Santos already informed her that he would be coming by today. However, even though she was warned ahead of time, she''s not prepared to meet him that early in the morning when she has not had any sleep yet.She just stood at by the door without uttering a word, contemplating what to say or do.


    "Your home, good!This man is the investigator that I mentioned to you.Come and say hello!"Grandmother Santos introduces the man casually.


    Alexa came forward to greet the investigator. "Hello!How are you? I''m...-"


    The investigator got up and stretched his hand to shake Alexa''s hand."Nice to finally meet you in person Miss Grant."


    "I was once lost, but now I am found" Alexa mumbles to herself as she accepted the investigator''s handshake...


    Note:


    #2 of Saturday mass release as promised.

 Chapter 35 Coming to America

    They just took off from Alaska International Airport less than an hour ago.Alexa Grant was just about to take a nap and was getting ready to lay down when she heard the announcement.She''s on the last leg of her flight from the Philippines to America where she would be meeting her long lost Father.


    She was thrilled that she was able to find three seaters at the back of the cabin with no one seating.Just as she was about to lay her head and stretches her long legs, she hears the announcement.


    *Ding!*A sound came then a bright red light came flashing ¡ª a warning sign to put the seatbelt on.Then the stewardess announced on the P.A. system for all the passenger to hear.


    "The fasten your seatbelt light is currently on and blinking.We are about to enter an area where there''s a big thunderstorm currently brewing; we kindly ask all passenger to go back to your assigned seat and buckle up. It''s'' going to be a very rough ride, please! stay seated and buckled up until it''s over.Thank you!"


    "What the heck!What now?''The never-ending tragedy of her life.When she was finally going to meet her long lost father, another tragedy seems to unfold.Alexa sat back up and put on the seatbelt and started praying to all the Gods she could think of.


    "God, please!!! Let me meet my father first, and then you could take me anytime after that.Please!!!!"She mumbles to herself with her eyes closed.While she was praying, she thought about how this came about...


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    -


    Flashback:


    A week before, a private investigator came knocking on their door.One look at her and the picture on his hands was enough to confirm that she''s the person he''s been looking for more than a decade.


    Alexa''s deceased Mother got pregnant with her not knowing she''s the other woman in her father''s life.


    She met Alexa''s father in one of her gigs as an international model in Newyork City.It was love at first sight for both of them, with one issue; He''s already engaged to be married to the daughter of a prestigious family.


    He tried to break it off with no success.His future as the next candidate for Senator would be jeopardized and his future wife''s family is a long time family friend and business partner.


    Without letting Alexa Mother finding out, he got married while they continued their relationship on the side and she got pregnant thinking they would get married once she tells him.''Wrong!''


    Her Father''s wife found out about her Mother. She went to her mother''s apartment and created havoc and threatened her Mother if she doesn''t cooperate.


    Without informing her Father, Alexa''s Mother moved to another state, only long enough for her to have a baby in America.After giving birth to Alexa, her Mother flew back to the Philippines and left Alexa in care of her old governess, - Grandmother Santos.Unknown to her parents and family that she had given birth to a beautiful baby girl.


    Alexa''s Mother turned into an alcoholic after that and ended up in a car accident that killed her instantly ¡ª leaving Alexa to be raised by Grandmother Santos like her flesh and blood.


    There were times when Grandmother Santos was ready to tell Alexa the truth about her family.


    However, each time she was about too, she would change her mind.Afraid that Alexa would leave her once she knows the truth and she selfishly kept it to herself.


    Alexa doesn''t have any idea that she and Grandmother Santos have no blood relation what so ever.


    Grandmother Santos had treated her like her flesh and blood; no one in grandma Santos family knows about Alexa''s true parentage and bloodline.


    Grandmother Santos was planning on keeping the secret and carry it into her grave, but... fate had played a trick on her and brought the investigator in front of their door.She has no choice but to divulge the truth to Alexa and let her decide for herself what she wanted to do.


    Alexa decided to meet her biological father and someday her mother''s family.Grandmother Santos was not happy about it, but there''s nothing she could do but wait for Alexa to return... If she would ever come back home...


    ---


    The fasten your seatbelt sign finally turned off.The flight attendant voice rung in the air, "Attention ladies and gentlemen, we are now traveling in a clear sky.We passed the area where the storm was brewing, and it is now safe to move around the deck.Thank you for your patience."


    Alexa opened her eyes with a big grin plastered on her beautiful young face.Unknown to her that the private investigator was watching her the whole time and was grinning from ear to ear.


    "What?What''s so funny?I can''t help it that this is the first time in my life that I''m flying in an airplane and this would happen.It''s better safe than sorry, you know!"Alexa was glaring at the private investigator who''s accompanying her to meet with her father, President Grant of the United States of America...


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    #3 of Saturday mass release

 Chapter 36 Facing reality

    The plane landed at Washington DC International Airport without a hitch.After that little turbulence, everything went smooth, and they reached the destination without hassle.Since they were seating in the Business class, they were the first to embark the plane.


    While everyone was preparing to embark, Alexa continued seating quietly in deep thought.The investigator saw that she''s in a trans, she seems to be contemplating and hesitating to get up.


    "Miss Grant, we have arrived.Are you ready?I could give you a moment to get situated if you needed time?"The investigator asked her kindly.


    Alexa seems to be so far away, and she didn''t'' hear a word that the investigator said.She just continued looking outside the window of the airplane without saying a word.


    "Miss Grant!"The investigator was repeatedly calling her attention.


    "Huh?"Alexa turned her attention to the investigator and shyly smiled.


    "I-I apologize, what did you say?"She asked as she prepares herself to get up.


    "Nothing!-Nothing at all, are you ready?"The investigator asked smiling and shaking his head at the same time.


    "As ready as I could be, I guess.Is now or never!"Alexa grabs all the little belongings that she brought with her, then got up to follow the investigator to God knows where.


    ===


    In the meantime, Ramon was knocking furiously at Alexa''s home.He''s been banning the door for a while already, and no one was answering.He tried calling Alexa over and over with no luck before deciding to go to her house and check in person.However, it seems that there''s no one at home either, all windows were tightly shut, and no matter how hard he knocked, no one answered.


    Ramon was about to turn around and leave when he heard a voice from the next door neighbor.


    "Hello!Young man, if you''re looking for Alexa and her grandmother, they no longer live there.I saw a truck came yesterday and loaded all their belongings, then a car came for Alexa and grandma Santos and took them away."Inday gladly informs Ramon.


    "I''m sorry!What did you say? Could you repeat that, please!"Ramon couldn''t believe what Inday was telling him.How could they move in a matter of a day, and where did they move to?


    Inday deliberately repeated word for word, what she just told him to ensure he understands everything. "So, to make a long story short... I don''t know where they run off to."


    When Inday was about to go back inside her home, Ramon asked if she has Andrea''s phone number.Unfortunately, she doesn''t so Ramon has no choice but to go to RRWP where Andrea work to try his luck...


    When Ramon arrives at RRWP, he found out that he''s not the only one looking for Alexa.Pierre was there having a conversation with Andrea who also has no idea where Alexa went.All she knows is that grandmother Santos moved to Pangasinan Province, while Alexa had some personal matter to attend and that''s all.


    Pierre gave his card to Andrea and asked her to contact him as soon as she heard from Alexa.He then bid her goodbye and made a call as he was walking out of the building to report everything to his Highness Prince Alexander...


    Ramon was devastated to find out that Alexa had left to God knows where.He also gave his contact information to Andrea and asked the same to be contacted once she heard from Alexa.He bid Andrea goodbye and went back to the hotel to check out.


    Ramon has no choice but to face the consequences, and he needs to go back home and face reality.A woman has been chosen for him to marry whether he likes it or not.His mother was kind enough to give him a chance to bring home a fiancee, but he failed...''He just lost the only woman that he wanted to spend the rest of his life...'' Ramon thought while tears started to form in his eyes...


    ---


    Meanwhile, in the Castle of Stonasia Prince Alexander just received a phone call from Pierre.


    "What did you just said?She''s gone!What do you mean gone?You better find her, even if you have to turn the whole Philippines upside down.Let me warn you for the last time... If you don''t find her, you might as well never come back! You hear me!!!"Prince Alexander was so mad after hearing that Alexa was missing.


    He''s so mad that he threw his cellphone towards the door of his room just in time for someone to come in and get hit at the same time.


    "WTF!!!" The King of Stonasia shouted to Prince Alexander...


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    #4 of Saturday mass release

 Chapter 37 Hello! Mr. Presiden

    Disclaimer:


    This novel''s story and characters are fictitious. Certain long-standing institutions, agencies, and public offices are mentioned, but the characters involved are wholly imaginary.


    ===


    A car and a Secret service detail were issued and already waiting at the Aiport for Alexa and the Private Investigator upon arrival to take them to the White House.Alexa has no idea of the identity of her biological father.The private investigator did not divulge that information as per the President ordered.


    Lucas and Logan Kuan ''twin brothers'' were hand-picked by the President himself to be Alexa''s Bodyguards.The twins are the top notch of the Secret service, and President Grant only wants the best for his only daughter.


    Alexa was still half asleep and very tired from the long flight from the Philippines.She''s anxious and afraid at the same time.Many thoughts were running through her mind at the moment, and it''s giving her a headache big time.She was still massaging her temple and unfocused towards her environment when two identical good looking men came forward and greeted them as they stepped out of the gate.


    "Welcome to the United States Of America!" The duo greeted them simultaneously. - "This way, please!"Lucas told Alexa and the private investigator while ushering them to the private corridor towards the waiting car that would take them to the White House.


    Alexa''s eyes were bulging from what she''s looking at, and two identical good looking specimens are right in front of her now ushering them towards a black car.She''s wondering who they are but did not voice her curiosity afraid of finding out if what she''s thinking were correct.


    ''Black car, two men in black suits and sunglasses, they look like Men in Black.Hmmm? Could they be a real-life Mafia? A CIA or an FBI? Which one are they?''She''s thinking as she was following one and one following behind her.


    "Hahaha! I could get used to this, one at the front and one from behind... Hmmm! It would be heaven day in and day out." She mumbles as she was walking.


    The private investigator, Lucas, and Logan all heard what she just said, and all stopped for a brief moment and looked at her all shocked at her words.


    "What?"Alexa asked bewildered.- "Why are you all looking at me like that?What did I do?"


    When no one replies but instead kept on staring at her, Alexa retracted what she did and said.Then it hit her...- Oh! Shit, what did I just said!Ohhh! My Gosh! It''s embarrassing."She hid her face in her palm, while she continued on walking, trying to run away from the trio.


    "Hahaha!"The private investigator laughs out loud, while Lucas and Logan run after Alexa to protect her without making any comment.


    "Miss Grant!Miss Grant! Please, wait for us!"The private investigator shouted as he was running after them while still laughing out loud...


    ===


    Alexa was awestruck of the landscape as they drove toward the White House.Once the White House became visible, she couldn''t help but exclaim in excitements.


    "Oh-oh-oh! Is that the White House where the President and his family lives? Like the Malacanang Palace in the Philippines?"Alexa curiously asked the private investigator.


    "To answer your question, yes!That''s the White House where the President and his family lives."''Where you''re going to be living pretty soon.'' The private investigator thought as he replies to Alexa''s inquiry.


    The car stopped at the gate, and Lucas who''s driving the car opened the window to swipe what it seems to be an ID card badge.A couple of seconds passed, and the gate opened.


    Alexa is now curious as to why they were going into the White House?She was about to ask a question when the private investigator beat her to it."Please, save any question you might have until you meet your father first.I''m don''t have the authority to answer any question you might have now.Alright?"


    Alexa wasn''t sure what to say; she only nodded to express her agreement and continued sightseeing...


    After what it seems to be an eternity, they finally reached their destination.The car stopped right in front of a big tall back door...Logan hurriedly got out of the car and opened Alexa''s door. "Please, Miss!We reached our destination, and you may come out."He said politely with a straight face void of any emotion while his hand was reaching out towards Alexa to help her out of the car.


    "Thank you!" Alexa said smiling as she accepted the helping hand of Logan.


    After she got out of the car, she stretches her tired body before she turned her attention to the trio who''s waiting until she''s ready to enter the building...


    Alexa straightened and dusted off a speck of non-existent dirt on her clothes before saying...


    "Ready or not here I come!"...

 Chapter 38 Hello! Are you the President?

    President Grant was anxiously waiting at the Private parlor of the White House.He informed his wife Dianne and son Daniel that Alexa was found and will be arriving soon.He warned them to stay away and not bother them,He wanted to have a private meeting first, and then he would introduce Alexa to the whole family during dinner.


    The First Lady was not happy to be left out, but she has no choice in the matter.Even though she''s very curious as to what Alexa looks like in person and if she also knows how to speak English.She would have to wait until dinner time.


    First Lady Dianne thought of something, she needed a confidant and who better suited other than her beautiful, intelligent and famous Goddaughter.A supermodel from Asia half Filipino and half American, it''s non-other than Jane Si. [The young girl that Ethan saved in Hawaii]


    ===


    A knock came, and the door opens, Logan came in first to inform The President that Miss Alexa has arrived.He then opened the door wide enough for Alexa followed by the private investigator to enter. "Please, come in!The President is waiting for you."Logan exited as soon as he finished his intro and closed the door behind him.


    Lucas who''s standing guard outside the door has a big smile on his face as his twin brother approaches him."She''s something, isn''t she?You know who she reminds me off, our baby sisters Lea and Ann.""How I wish we could have been the one to bring this little miss back from the Philippines, then we could have been able to attend the wedding."Lucas continued with a sadness in his eyes.


    Logan tapped his twin brother on his shoulder, "It''s alright! You would be seeing them soon, Lea''s wedding is coming up in a year, and they would be attending for sure.So, wait until then and keep yourself busy with little Miss Alexa.Hahaha!"


    "What do you mean to keep me busy, what would you be doing at the meantime?You will be doing the same thing as I do, keeping busy babysitting the little Miss.Hahaha!"Lucas banter to her bother''s joke.


    --


    --


    Meanwhile, inside the Private parlor, Alexa was awestruck and unable to utter a word of greetings to the person in front of her.She just stared like an idiot, speechless.When she finally found her voice, what came out was not a greeting but more of a question.


    "Hello!Are you the President of the United States of America?"


    President Grant who''s a while ago was very excited to meet his long lost daughter finally, is now speechless.He just stood there looking at Alexa straight face void of any emotion, and it''s making it harder for the private investigator to introduce each other.


    "Good Afternoon Mr. President?I want to introduce to you..."The private investigator was about to say Alexa''s name when...


    ''OMG, You are the President, he calls you Mr. President, OMG!!!"Alexa shouted with excitement while she has her two hands on both of her cheeks.This is surreal; how lucky could I be actually to have a father that knows the President of America." Alexa giggles like a teenager while speaking proudly in a clear English and no accent whatsoever.


    President Grant extended his hand and acted all professional."Well, young lady...-Nice to meet you!How was your flight? " He tries his best to act calm and collect.He doesn''t want to shock Alexa during their first meeting.


    Alexa took President Grant''s hand and shook it vigorously. "I''m fine sir! Very fine indeed." While still holding on the President''s hands Alexa asked him a favor..."


    "Sir! Mr. President Sir, may I ask you a favor, please!!!I needed proof, without it, my cousin would never believe me, so...-''Here goes nothing''"May I have a picture with you?Just one sir!Please, Mr. President?"


    President Grant and the Private Investigator looked at each other before they started laughing so hard and loudly."You want to have a picture with me...?


    "Yes, Mr. President, I''m going to inform my cousin Andrea about meeting you in person.But, if I don''t have proof, she would never believe me."Alexa explained as detailed as she could.Hopefully, it''s enough for the President to agree.


    President Grant wanted to give her the world.If taking pictures would make her happy, it''s fine then.He pushed the button on his desk and asked to send a photographer to take their first picture.

 Chapter 39 What if his perverted.

    Alexa heard that President Grand was calling someone to send a photographer, it means he agrees to have a picture taken with her.She was elated, and a wide grin was showing on her face as she rushes toward him.


    "Mr. President, I''m sorry! But you don''t have to call anybody to take our picture. Nowadays people take a selfie instead.If that fine with you, I have my phone here that we could use."- Alexa took out her battered old Samsung cell phone, she was so proud of showing it off, it had cost her lots of money to obtain, and it''s not even brand new when she got it.


    President Grant saw her old battered cell phone and felt afang of guilt deep inside of him.He wonders what kind of life she had been living in the past, to only have such accessories.He will make sure to remedy all that from now on...


    President Grant was more than happy to pose and have his picture taken with his new found daughter.He likes the feeling of being near Alexa, if taking a picture would give him that, then let them take a photo all day.


    "Sir, rest assured that I will not post it in social media, only my cousin would see this,"- Alexa informs President Grant while turning on her cellphone and poses for the selfie."Whenever your ready sir?"


    President Grant was so stiff, he stood there like a tree rooted in the ground, while Alexa came a little bit closer, still afraid of being too close to the President." Here we go!" *click, click, click!*


    However, not a second after she''s done, she back away from him while continuing to check out the pictures." Oh, we look good together. See!"She came closer again to point and show where the image of them in the screen then shy away quickly and moved back next to the private investigator who''s finding everything funny.


    The private investigator decided to intervene and play a part with the happy family reunion."Mr. President, if I may be bold to offer my service;I could take a picture of both of you using either her phone or if you have a one?"


    President Grant loves that Idea, he went to his desk and looked for his personal phone.He has a cell phone that he only uses to call his family and friend. He grabs that one and about to hand over to the private investigator, "make sure it''s a pretty one or...else."He jokingly said with a half smile on his stern looking face.


    The private investigator understood what the president meant. "I know sir, and I will make sure it''s a good one."He accepted the phone with a wide grin on his face.


    When Alexa hasn''t made a move yet to have another picture taken, the President took it upon himself to come closer to her and put his hand on her shoulder."Let''s have another picture for me alright?"


    Alexa shyly let him put his arms around her and moved a little closer for a better view.President Grant loving the feeling of finally able to embrace his little girl, his fatherly emotion was high up in the sky and bursting with happiness.


    The private investigator just stood there watching and forgot what his supposed to be doing.


    "Anytime before Christmas!" Alexa shouted to the private investigator who''s still out in space and deep thought.


    When the private investigator heard Alexa, he suddenly woke up from a trans and started pointing the cellphone camera to start shooting.


    *Click, click, click!* - He then looks at the beautiful picture of the two and smile before handing it to President Grant. "That''s one lovely picture if I might say so."He proudly said with a smile while giving the cell phone back to President Grant.


    President Grant accepted the phone and looked at their picture, then with a sly smile on his face, "Now I have something I can use to blackmail you. Hahaha!"


    "Eh?"


    Alexa took a look at the picture that the private investigator took and was stunned how it came out much better than the one she had made."Sir, can I have a copy of that picture, please!That one is so beautiful; we look good together, like a father and daughter." She shyly said, not wanting to sound too proudly.


    "Sir, would it be possible for me to send this to my cousin? I want to know if it''s alright, but if not I won''t."- She then looks down after the word came out of her mouth.


    "Why would you want to send this one instead of the one you had taken earlier?"The President wanted to hear the reason even though he already has an idea of what her answer would be.


    "Well, she has no idea that I''m about to meet with my father for the first time.When I tell her, I want to tease her and tell her that you''re my father.Hahaha! I want to see how she would react first. Then I will tell her the truth later."Alexa proudly said, not knowing the person she''s talking to is none other than her true father...


    President Grant and the private investigator started laughing out loud."Hahaha!""Hahaha!"


    "I will send it to you right now, and you have my permission to tell your cousin that I''m your father.Hahaha!" - President Grant was about to send her the picture when he realized that he doesn''t have her number. "Why don''t you give me your number so I could send it to you."He asked casually.


    Alexa''s eye widened when she heard the President''s request."You want my phone number!Why???" She asked shocked...


    "Why?Let''s put it this way: how am I to send you a copy of the picture if you don''t give me your phone number?"Now is the President turn to wonders.


    "I know, - I know, but ..." Alexa was stuttering, unable to find the exact word that she wanted to say.- ''The President of The United States Of America wanted my phone number, and in turn, I would have his cell phone number, hmmm, this is not good at all. What if this old man is perverted and... and... Oh, no!!!"

 Chapter 40 The introductions

    Alexa''s eyes were showing precisely what she''s thinking ¡ª horrified with the thought of President Grant as a dirty old man."Nah!No, way!He couldn''t be that is he?"She mumbles out loud, and the private investigator and President Grant both have a shocked looked their faces.


    President Grant was the first to speak,-"are you thinking of what I''m thinking?"- He asked the private investigator curiously.


    "Miss Grant,"-The investigator emphasized her last name a little louder. "Are you thinking that The President might be a dirty old man and prey on a young girl like you?Is that why you have that horrified look on your face and hesitating to give your phone number?Tell me, am I wrong with what I''m saying?"


    Alexa looked at both of them embarrassingly.She started wringing the hem of her shirt while unable to reply to the investigator''s question.When she couldn''t find her voice to utter a word, she looked down on her shoe and started swinging her right foot back and forth like a little child being scolded.


    *Ding!*A thought suddenly came, and she looked up to President Grant and about to say something when a knock on the door was heard.


    "Come in!"President Grant shouted to the person on the other side.


    The door opens, and a young woman came dress in an impeccable body-hugging black suit.The same style as Logan and Lucas were wearing. ''Must be a uniform of some kind.''Alexa thought to herself as she looks at the woman that just entered.


    "Good afternoon Mr. President, Miss, and Sir?"Ria Flora greeted with respect while standing tall and proper.


    President Grant acknowledges her greeting and motioned to everyone to take a seat.


    "It''s good that you are here, I wanted to make this introduction in one go, I have a lot of appointments coming up, and I need to settle things first beforehand."President Grant called for Logan and Lucas to come in as well.


    The twins came in and positioned themselves behind Alexa''s chair standing tall and handsome.While Ria Flora sat on the chair next to Alexa and the private investigator sat next to her.President Grant took the seat in front of Alexa looking magnificent.


    Alexa''s bewildered from what''s happening right before her eyes.''Why do all these people gathering like this, two behind her, two to the left of her and the President directly in front of her?What''s going on?Is not like she''s planning on running away." She thought, and it''s visible on her face what she''s thinking without uttering a word.


    "Now that everyone is here let''s start the introductions."-President Grant started-" First is this young lady next to you Alexa.You heard her name, and it''s Miss. Flora of special task force.She will be your assistant and bodyguard."


    He then looked at the twins, "behind you are Lucas and Logan, who will be your secret service detail and will always be with you at all time.Do you have any question?"President Grant asked Alexa with the understanding that she would just accept everything and thanked him with gratitude. [Wrong!]


    Alexa who''s been listening to President Grant the whole time and trying to comprehend what''s going on has nothing to say for the moment.She''s still trying to decipher the entire conversation.Nothing is sinking in, and she needs a moment to breathe...She excused herself and got up, went towards the window to look outside.Her back is facing everyone, and no one could tell what she''s doing or thinking at the moment...


    Suddenly, Alexa''s body started shaking... Everyone from behind doesn''t know the reason and why?


    Note:


    To All my readers,


    I try my best to fulfill my promise no matter where I am.Right now, I''m out having dinner with friends and family.However, since I promised you a chapter, here it is...Same time as always.


    Thank you for your understanding...

 Chapter 41 What a Dream, donst wake me up.

    President Grant doesn''t understand as to why Alexa is shaking like she''s crying or something.He motioned to Ria Flora to get up and check on Alexa.He''s afraid that if he''s the one to go and check on her that she would be shaking much more.Ria Flora got up and was ready to check on Alexa when suddenly turned around.


    " Haha, ha! I got it now, and my father thought it would be fun if I am to think that my actual Father is The President of the United States of America and this is what is all about, right?"- Alexa told everyone almost in tears with a smile on her face. -" Is my father a relative of yours sir?" Alexa was asking President Grant seriously because she''s in doubt.


    "That''s the only clear explanation for all this.My father is one of your relatives, and he asked you to play a joke on me while I''m waiting to meet him, Is that it?Your last name is Grant and my father''s last...-Oh...-N-n-no-no! Don''t this is not right, not right at all."Alexa started pacing back and forth, talking to herself like a lunatic.


    Meanwhile, President Grant finally had it and grabbed hold of Alexa."Child, come here and sit back down so we could finish this introduction properly.Alright!"


    Alexa let President Grant ushered her back to the chair and sat her down still holding her hands. "Let me finished the introduction first, as I was saying..." After finishing the introduction of the trio, he then told Lucas, Logan, and Ria to step out for a moment.


    The trio left the room, leaving only the private investigator with them...Alexa felling anxiety by the minute, she has an inkling of what''s about to happen, but she''s still unsure and could not believe that she could be a daughter of the President of The United States of America.How could that be possible?"Alright, all ear, let''s hear it!"Alexa sounded all relax, but deep inside she''s shaking to the core of her being.


    President Grant took a deep breath and a big sigh before starting."Hmmm, how should we go about this, should I start from the beginning or should we go to the end and backtrack?"He was looking at Alexa straight on her face while asking the question.


    The private investigator thought it would be better if he''s the one to tell the story of what he knows and they could talk in private afterward. "Mr. President sir, how about I give her some of the detail first and then I will leave and let you two get acquainted.How''s that?"He wanted to get out of there to give the father and daughter a proper reunion.


    "Alright!" Suit yourself.


    "Miss Grant, what I''m trying to say is straightforward...-I was hired to look for you by your father as you know right?Well, the one that had hired me is none other than Mr. President himself.Did you get it?Do I need to say more?"


    Alexa''s eye widen like 1000 watts lightbulb, her intuition is correct, how could that be?"Wait, wait, wait...- wait a dang minute.You are telling me that...that...that... Oh, no!Hell, no! This isn''t right, and there''s no way in hell that I''m a daughter of...of... Oh, my God!!!"Was all Alexa could say before suddenly everything went blank and she passed out...


    ===


    Alexa had woken up in a luxurious bedroom.The whole room is as big as three times the size of the entire house they were occupying in the Philippines.There was not one in the room as she looks around.


    "Was I dreaming the whole thing, and I''m still in my dream?If I am this is the most beautiful dream ever...- God, if it''s only a dream that I became the daughter of the President of The United States of America, please! Let me stay asleep for a very long time... Better yet, don''t ever wake me up. Hahaha!"She mumbles to herself as she got up from the bed happily.


    o make sure that she''s not dreaming, Alexa pinched both of her cheeks, and if that''s not enough, she pinched her thigh as well. "Ouch!!!"''She''s not dreaming alright.Now, where''s everybody go?"Just as she was about to look outside, the bedroom door opened and Ria Flora her assigned personal assistant came walking in with her luggage in tow.


    "You are awake, good...Let me inform the doctor." Ria was about to go back out to call the doctor when Alexa ran after her and grabbed her arms.


    "Wait, don''t call anyone yet!Let me get situated first alright?I need to get my mind in the right direction before you call someone."She took her luggage from Ria''s hand and stood there undecided of what to do.''Now, what?'' She told herself...


    Ria just stood still on guard.She''s now Alexa''s personal assistant and what she says goes.She said to wait until she''s all together, then she would stand guard until then.


    After a while, Ria couldn''t hold it any longer when Alexa hasn''t moved from where she stood rooted to the ground. She decided to pull her courage and speak up."Miss, if there''s anything that I could do to help you, please! Do let me know.That''s what I''m here for, and I''m your personal assistant, remember?"


    Alexa who''s mind seems too far away finally woken up from the trans that she was in."I''m sorry! I''m just bewildered and trying to comprehend the whole situation, and I can''t seem to find the answer."She told Ria apologetically as she pulled her suitcase towards the bed and sat down while still holding on... -Then sigh.


    Ria felt sorry to the young girl; she must be still in shock and couldn''t make up her mind. "Whenever you''re ready, just let me know, and I would summon the doctor."


    "Alright, give me a few minutes more..." Alexa replied absentmindedly.


    "Yes, Miss Grant."Ria acknowledges with a half smile on her face. ''Take all the time you need, I''m not going anywhere but here to guard you.''She was thinking to herself as she stood there waiting for Alexa to make up her mind...

 Chapter 42 DNA Testing

    Meanwhile, outside the door, Lucas and Logan were having a conversation while standing guard when Daniel Grant came walking toward them and stood in front of them without saying a word.


    "Good Afternoon Mr. Grant."Lucas and Logan greet in unison, both have a blank look on their faces to intimidate the man standing in front of them.


    "What can we do for you, Sir?" Lucas asked sternly.


    Logan, on the other hand, didn''t say a word, he takes his job seriously, and if someone came to make trouble for their young Miss Grant, then, they have to go through him first.


    Daniel Grant all looking very distinguished and handsome, put a smile on his face before speaking."I heard that I have a new found sister and would like to welcome her to the family, is there a possibility of me meeting her right now?"


    "Apology Sir Grant, but we have strict order from the President that no one to disturb her a the moment, she''s resting,"Logan replied curtly, but a little apologetically.


    Daniel Grant knows that already, he''s only excited and wanted to meet her ahead of time before dinner.Unfortunately, the two Secret Service detail that was issued to her was by the book.Therefore, he has no choice but to wait until dinner time like everyone else in the family.


    "Understood, take care of her then." Daniel Grant accepted their reason and walked away.


    --


    Inside the room, Alexa and Ria were both in their little world.Alexa has much thought running around in her mind, and she''s trying to absorb everything in one go.Her brain is about to explode, what she just learned is overwhelming for her little brain, and she doesn''t know how she should react to what was just revealed."A daughter of the President of a Country, haha, ha!" She mumbles to herself.


    Ria, on the other hand, was standing by her not saying a word, waiting for her instructions to summon the Doctor.She''s also in deep thought about Alexa.''An orphan suddenly became the First Daughter of The United States of America.How crazy is that?No one would believe her if she tells the story to anyone, not that she''s planning on doing that.''


    While both in deep thought staring at nothing, a knock on the door was heard, and Ria looks at Alexa to see if she heard it and waited for instructions.


    Alexa looked up and nodded to Ria indicating to go ahead and see who it is while she stayed seated on top of the large bed.


    It was President Grant with the Doctor behind him coming in anxiously."How is she? Did she wake up yet? "He asked Ria as he was walking in towards where Alexa is still daydreaming.


    Alexa got up in a heartbeat when she heard President Grant''s voice.She straightened her clothes to ensure that she looks presentable as the Doctor and her newfound father walk in.


    "Good afternoon Sir, Mr. President."Alexa greeted shyly unable to look him straight in his eyes.


    "Haha, ha!It''s okay, you may call that for now, I know it will take some time of getting used to calling me, Daddy and I understand.No rush, take your time..."President Grant assures her while his eyes are brightly shining from happiness.


    The Doctor that was with President Grant went towards Alexa and introduced himself."Hello, young lady!I''m the family Doctor of the First Family, I''m Doctor Suther; how do you do?"


    Alexa still unable to look at them straight in their faces, replies shyly."I''m fine. Thank you for asking." -She stretches her hand for a handshake. "Nice to meet you, Doctor Suther."


    Doctor Suther accepted her cold hand and lightly shook it. "Nice to meet you as well.How about we give you a little check up and see what happened.Is it just nervousness and shocked that made you passed out or something else?"Doctor Suther emphasize ''the something'' else a little sternly.


    "Ahhh!N-no-no!It''s due to the shock that''s all if you mean something else like ''I''m pregnant or something,n-no-no! No way in hell!"Alexa exclaim in embarrassment."I don''t even have a boyfriend, and that pervert only stole my very first kiss, how could I be pregnant."She mumbles loud enough for President Grant, Ria and the Doctor to hear.


    "That''s good to hear, and you are too young to have a boyfriend anyway.You should be concentrating on getting education right now."President Grant interjected with a proud look on his face.


    Doctor Suther asked Ria to call his nurse so he could start the diagnosis.As soon as the nurse came in, she got into the business right away.The nurse is an older Filipina in her early Fourty.When Alexa saw that she''s a Pinay, her eyes brightened and nervousness all gone.


    "Young lady, go and seat down here at the sofa so we could take your blood sample.The Doctor ordered Alexa who complies wholeheartedly.


    "We will be taking Blood samples to do all kind of test to ensure you have no health issue.We will also do a DNA test to ensure you are who you are, do you agree with that?"The Filipina Nurse informs Alexa a little curly.


    ''What the heck is her problem?Here I am so happy seeing she''s a Pinay and she''s giving me attitude.What does she mean by ''I am who I am,'' who else would I be if not me...'' Alexa didn''t like the way the nurse was speaking with her, but she''s letting it go for now.


    "Show me the way, let do this...Take as much blood as you want to make sure I am who I am, alright!"Alexa told the nurse with a smirk on her face...


    Ria Flora who''s also a ''Filipina'' was happy to hear that Alexa has a backbone and she likes the way she fights back with the insult, so sweet...''We are going to have fun lady boss, I can''t wait to see how you will fit in with the Family. Give them hell, I''m rooting for you!''Ria was thinking without batting an eye as she watches everything unfold in front of her.

 Chapter 43 Dinner at the White House Part-1

    President Grant like Alexa''s fighting attitude, she''s not the type that would let people look down on her.That''s a plus, and she would need it in the future to fight for what belongs to her in the first place.''As her father, he would do everything in his power to give her everything she would ever need and more.''


    President Grant sat down to the sofa opposite Alexa''s so he could watch her reaction when they take her blood samples.He''s curious if she would make some kind of face when in front of the needle.


    Alexa has no issue in regards to giving her blood sample for testing.She has nothing to hide and she''s not afraid of whatever the result might be.She had lived her life in poverty for many years, and not once it bothered her.What actually bothers her the most is her new found identity, if by chance the result end up indicating she''s not his daughter, she has no problem with that at all.


    She was in deep thought that she didn''t even realize that it was finished.The nurse had taken six vile of blood for samples and already removed the needles.


    "Miss Grant, if you started to feel lite headed, drink a glass of juice and lay down for a while.I have enough samples for now if we need more will let your assistant know."The nurse put all the blood samples in a safe tampered resistant container, the Doctor had to put his thumb for security reasons and locking it first before letting the nurse take it with her when she left.


    President Grant motioned for Ria to bring the juice he had requested to prepare ahead of time."Here, drink this and if you must lay down for a while.I will leave first and attend to some important matter and will meet at dinner tonight."He told Alexa while handing the juice.


    Alexa meekly accepted the juice.She''s still having an issue showing any type of emotion.The President is too intimidating of a persona for her, she doesn''t'' know if she has met his expectation or what? She would soon find out if she stayed long enough...


    President Grant got up to leave, "rest for a while, and I will attend to my business first.I will see you at dinner."His eyes brightly shining while speaking proudly towards Alexa.He gives her a pat on her shoulder and said; "Sweetheart, make daddy proud alright!"before leaving.


    ---


    Back in the Philippines, Ramon''s went to visit Andrea at her work to check if she heard from Alexa yet."I''m leaving you my contact number and I would appreciate if you let me know from time to time how she''s doing." His face looked gaunt and haggard from a couple of days of not getting any sleep.


    Andrea felt so bad for Ramon, but what could she do?She doesn''t even know where Alexa is right at the moment.She texted her, called her many times, but no answers either way.She even tried grandma Santos, but she didn''t get a response either.The only thing she could do for now is to wait for Alexa to contact her and let her know where she''s at and how she doing... Whenever that might be...


    "Don''t worry Ramon as soon as I hear from Alexa, I would let you know.Alright!"Andrea promised Ramon, hoping that it would help him feel much better and get on with his life.


    Ramon thanked Andrea with sadness in his eyes and left with his shoulder slumped to the ground with a mind so far away in the distance. ''Where could you be? Why didn''t you even said goodbye to me? Am I not that significant in your life? Oh, how I miss you so much.Ahhhh! I''m going crazy, call me...ALEXA!!!!'' He shouted in his mind as he was walking out towards his car absentmindedly, not realizing a car was heading his way...

 Chapter 44 Dinner at the White House Part 2

    Ramon''s mind was too far away and in deep thought of Alexa''s whereabouts.Therefore, he did not see a car coming as he crosses the street towards his car.Suddenly a loud horn was heard, and the vehicle swerves away to the right side of the road.The driver of the car opened his window and started cursing Ramon as loud as he could.


    "Man! If you want to kill yourself, please!!! not on my account, I have a family to support, and I don''t want to rot in jail.Get a life man!"He then speeds off right after his outburst, leaving


    Ramon who''s still shocked from what had just happened stood there in the middle of the street for a while, before continuing to the direction of where his car was parked.


    "Wow!That was a close one, I need to get my act together or I would not be in good shape or might not be around when Alexa does come back.If she ever will." He mumbles to himself as he got inside his car and drove off.


    On the way back to his hotel, Ramon received a call from his mother.


    "I want you to come home right away. There''s an important thing that requires your presence.Forget about you bringing your fiancee for now. What''s more, important is for you to come back."


    Ramon has not planned on going back home without Alexa.However, since his mother emphasize that it''s an urgent matter, he must go back no matter what the cost.


    "Yes, mother!I will be on the next flight available... See you in a couple of days."Ramon hangs up while his eyebrow almost touched each other from overthinking...


    ===


    Meanwhile, in Stonasia, Prince Alexander was being reprimanded by the King. He''s been given an ultimatum, and if he doesn''t bring in a fiancee by the next day, Lady Antella would be his bride when spring comes.


    "I''m sorry to say this your Highness, but Lady Antella and I would never be husband and wife even if hell freezes.She likes someone else, and I''m not going to be in between to people who love each other.Is not right, not right at all."Prince Alexander made himself sound like a hero saving a damsel in distress.Giving the King a sad looking face as he speaks.


    "What you mean she''s in love with someone already?How could that be possible when she''s never around male species except you.Tell me! Who are this person and I will make sure that his out of the picture."


    "Father! What do you mean you''re going to get rid of the other person?What are you a gangster?I mean what I said about Lady Antella and Me, we are not right for each other.Believe me when I say it, and please... give me time to find my wife.I already have one in mind.Alright!"Prince Alexander made himself sound pathetic and about the burst into tears.


    The King was not buying it, but at the moment he has no choice but to find a middle ground or Prince Alexander might not get married at all. "Alright, I will let you bring this woman that you want to marry, whenever that might be.In the meantime, I want you to start attending to your duty as Prince of Stonasia."


    Prince Alexander felt immediate relief to hear that the King is willing to meet him halfway."That''s a deal then, starting tomorrow I would do my duty and served the Country."He then took a bow and about to turn around and leave.


    "Whoa!Wait for a second, and I''m not done yet."The King called him back to listen to his order.


    "Your first duty would be to attend a function at The United State of America.The First Lady Dianne is having a Birthday party, and we are invited.Unfortunately, your mother the Queen is not close to that person, and she doesn''t want us to attend.That''s where you come in and your duty as a Prince.You understand what I''m asking you to do?"The King was adamant with his order and not taking no for an answer.


    Prince Alexander was about to decline, but when he saw the way the King was glaring at him... "Of course, it would be my pleasure to represent our Country and attend this wonderful party."He said jokingly to his father trying to lighten the mood.


    The King was happy with his reply and smiled after."Make all the necessary arrangement, and you are to fly there within a Month time.Don''t do anything to embarrass our Country or you will pay dearly. You got it?"


    "Yes! Your Highness the King, this Prince will make you proud.I might even bring you a Princess when I come back after that."Prince Alexander banter jokingly to the King, not knowing that the person he''s currently spending so much money to find is there.He would be in for a shock once they meet again if they ever do...


    Author''s note:


    Ranking for mass release:


    Top-50 [1 bonus chapter]


    Top-20 [3 bonus chapters]


    Top-10 [5~20 chapters]You all know which one is for 20 chapters mass release,

 Chapter 45 Dinner at the White House Part 3

    Alexa was busy getting ready for the family dinner.This would be the first time she would meet her step-mother and half brother.Ria Flora briefed her about the First Family as per the President''s instructions.It was vital for her to know who she would be meeting and having to deal with, especially that snooty Miss Si and First Lady Dianne.


    Once Ria finished her briefing, she excused herself and went out to the adjoining parlor to give her privacy."Miss Grant, if you need any help getting ready, please! Do give me a call. I''ll be right there in the adjoining parlor."She politely excused herself and left Alexa alone to do whatever she needed to do.


    Alexa hurriedly emptied her suitcase onto the large bed."This will not do!This will not do either, and this!My Gosh! All these are garbage. What am I going to do?I have nothing presentable to wear at all.How am I supposed to face his wife and son and that...Miss Si?"Alexa was grumbling to herself as she was going through the clothes that she brought with her from the Philippines.


    She especially has chosen the best and newest clothes she owns.Out of all the clothes that she brought with her, she thought it was decent enough to wear upon meeting her father.However, after learning that she''s the daughter of the President of The United States of America, it seems that all she had brought with her were garbage. Alexa has a dilemma, and she doesn''t know what to do.She kept on facing back and forth, trying to think of solutions to her problem.


    When...-suddenly, Alexa''s eyes widen.Why didn''t she thought about it before...-''Here she is going through her old clothes when she could ask Ria, her assistant to get her suitable clothes to wear for dinner. Hahaha! God, I''m smart!''She patted her shoulder before calling for her assistant.


    "Ria!...Ria!... Could you come over here please!" Alexa shouted loud enough for the dead to wake up.


    Ria whose relaxing in the adjoining room and about to turn on the television; Heard Alexa''s loud voice was calling her name.She hurriedly dropped the remote control of the TV and rushed to Alexa''s summon.


    "Yes, Miss Grant, what can I help you with?"Ria asked while looking at the mess Alexa made. Clothes clattered all over on top of the big bed.


    "Stop looking at it, come here!I need you to do me a favor, and I need you to find me something suitable to wear for dinner tonight.Please!!!"Alexa pleadingly asked with both of her hand together like she''s praying for mercy."Anything will do, as long as it''s presentable."


    Ria couldn''t understand why Alexa was asking her to get her clothes to wear for dinner."Miss Grant, is not that I don''t want to do your bidding, but I''m just curious if you had a chance to check your wardrobe?If I''m not mistaken, you should have plenty of clothing in there to choose from."


    "What do you mean?...-What wardrobe?Your joking right?I don''t see any wardrobe anywhere." Alexa was asking eye bulging from excitement.


    Ria walked towards a row of full-size mirrors. There''s about ten of them in the row.From an onlookers view, it looks like a mirror wall paneling and a design.Rea pushed a button at the side, and the mirrors folded one by one, and a large walk-in wardrobe showed up right in front of Alexa''s eyes.


    "OMG!What in the world is that?"What in front of her were a huge dressing room with lines and lines of items of clothing like the one she only sees in the mall?Alexa was so shocked that she was unable to move and the only word she was able to utter was..."OMG! OMG! OMG!" Repeatedly.


    "Ria could you come here for a moment, please!"Alexa asked barely audible.


    Ria walked towards Alexa with a half smile on her face.She was finding it funny how her new boss is so innocent."Yes, Miss Grant?What can I do for you?"


    "Do me a favor, come here!Closer!"-Alexa summon Ria.- "Could you pinch me, please!Better yet, how about slapping my face.You could do that right?"


    "But,.Miss...Grant..." Ria doesn''t know how to react to her request.


    "Do it now!!! It''s an order!"Alexa shouted so loud that it startled Ria.What happened next was not Ria''s fault at all...Alexa was to blame for what had happened to her...


    ===


    "Logan, Lucas!!!Come help me, please!!!"Ria shouted to the twins that were standing guard outside the door.


    Logan and Lucas came running once they heard Ria''s voice calling for help.What they saw when they arrived had made them stood rooted to the ground unable to move...

 Chapter 46 Dinner at the White House Part-4

    Alexa was sprawled to the ground, knocked out.Ria first tried to wake her up without success, she then tried lifting her to the bed, but it''s full of clothes, and Alexa''s a little heavy for her to carry.She had no choice but to ask for help from the two muscular men outside the door.


    Logan and Lucas ran inside the room when they heard Ria''s voice calling for help.What they saw stunned them, and they were unable to move from where they stood at the threshold of the room.


    Logan was the first one who found his bearing...-"What happened?Why is Miss Grant knocked out on the floor? What did you do?"He bombarded her with a question while his eyebrows almost touch each other.


    "It wasn''t my fault if you must know!She startled me, and In an impulse, I end up hitting her in her guts and turn knocking her out cold."She explains it apologetically with sadness in her eyes that look like she''s about to cry.


    "Do you think I would get in trouble from the President if he finds out?"Ria asked while sounding worried.


    Lucas finally gained his sense as well and interjected to ease Ria concern.


    "Don''t worry!President Grant is a kind-hearted person, and he would not hold that against you.Worst come to worst, you will just be replaced and transferred.That''s all."Lucas jokingly told Ria who''s about to cry...


    Ria felt defeated after learning that she could get transfer to another post if the President found out what she did to her charge."Well, what can I do.If I get a transfer, then I get a transfer.But, first I need you guys to help me carry her to the bed, please!"


    Lucas and Logan rush to her side plan on supporting her carry Alexa to the bed.However, just as Logan was about to pick Alexa up, she abruptly came to her senses.


    "Hmmm!Arrrg! What happened?Why am I on the floor?" She looks around for a moment then remembers what she just asked Ria to do. "Hahaha!You did it. Good job!"She patted Ria on her shoulder as she got up.


    Logan and Lucas looked at each other trying to comprehend what''s going on with Alexa, she was just knocked out by her assistant, but instead of getting upset, she patted her on her shoulder and told her she did an excellent job.''What was that all about?'' Lucas was askingLogan with his eyes.


    Logan raised his two hand and shook his head from side to side.''You tell me!'' His eyes were telling Lucas.''Your guess is as good as mine.''


    Lucas didn''t understand what Logan what saying with his eyes. They need to go outside so they could talk properly."If there''s nothing else, we will be going back to our post outside the room,"Lucas informs Alexa who seems to be in a better mood.


    "Sure, sure!If you must, go ahead!Thank you, by the way for coming to the rescue or Ria would have beaten the crap out of me." She jokingly told the two while laughing out loud."Hahaha!"


    As soon as Logan and Lucas left leaving to go back to their post, Alexa quickly looked through the clothes that were arranged for her before her appearance.There were so many, and it''s overwhelming for a girl like her with a simple upbringing.As she was looking at all the expensive things, she couldn''t help but think of her grandma Santos and cousin Andrea back in the Philippines.


    ''It would have been nice if they are here with me.I wonder if the President would let me bring them?''She thought while she''s gazing at all the beautiful and expensive things.


    Alexa walked through and checked one by one the brand and the style of each item inside her wardrobe.She''s like a little child who was left inside Willy Wonka''s chocolate factory, salivating with every piece of articles she found inside her closet."This one probably cost as much as our rent for a whole year.Hmmm, and this one probably could feed us for more than two years.Gosh!What a waste of money just because they have it..."She keeps on mumbling to herself as she walks through.


    Ria heard every word Alexa said and she also thought the same way...-Life of the rich is something else, and she''s happy for Alexa that she found her father and now would live in the life of luxury.She hopes that Alexa does not embarrass the President in the process.After watching Alexa for a while, she decided to busy herself,


    She started cleaning up the clothes that were scattered on top of the bed with sadness on her face.She can''t help herself not to worry about her position, in case the President found out what she did to his precious daughter...


    Alexa was dumbstruck from all the beautiful things inside her closet.From clothes, shoes, bags, and accessories, all were brand names she could only imagine of having.After going through everything, she was exhausted and had no strength to think of what she''s going to wear.She stood there with a blank stare, unable to determine what to do... She was still undecided as to what to choose when she saw something, and she slowly made her way out of curiosity...


    ==


    ==


    When Alexa hasn''t come out after almost an hour later, Ria decided to check on her.Alexa was nowhere to be found inside the walk-in closet.Ria went inside to look around, but there''s no one inside...-"Where could she had gone?She was about to go outside and look for Alexa when she heard a voice somewhere around the area singing a song."The voice is so mellow and soothing to listen too, and it sounds...sounded...-Wait...The voice sounds like Alexa!"Ria exclaim!


    She followed the sounds and found a sliding door towards what it seems to be a huge bathroom.''When she was briefed about the wardrobe mechanism and how it works, she was not informed about the adjoining bathroom which Alexa had found by herself.


    Ria knows there''s a bathroom by the parlor, but she didn''t know that another one exists.She slowly slides the glass door, and poke her head to see inside.What she saw made her smile almost to the verge of laughing out loud...

 Chapter 47 Dinner at the White House Part-5

    Alexa''s relaxing in a large jacuzzi tub with a shirt and short on, headphone on her head while singing along with her heart out.Not knowing she has an audience.


    [1]"There goes my heart beating...Cuz you are the reason, I''m losing my sleep...Please come back now... I''d climb every mountain...And swim every ocean..."Alexa was having a ball singing and not realizing that Ria was there listening to her the whole time.As soon as the music ended, and she stopped singing.Ria started clapping her hand.*Clap, clap, clap!*It was loud enough for Alexa to hear and she hurriedly started looking for the towel to cover herself before turning around to look and see who''s clapping.


    A sigh of relief was heard from Alexa when she realized that it''s only Ria and no one else around. "You scared the shit out of me. Do you know that?What are you doing sneaking on me like that?"Alexa curiously asked.


    "I''m sorry that I startled you, but it''s almost dinner time and your not ready yet.The hair-dresser would be here any moment and your still not ready."Ria reasoned to Alexa.


    "I hear ya, let me just finished washing up, and I''ll be out there the soonest.Alright!Just hold the port, for now, give me about ten minutes, that''s all."


    "Understood!I''ll be out here waiting and holding them up if they showed up."Ria left with a slight smile on her face.


    Ten minutes later the sliding door to the adjoining room opened, and Alexa came out looking like a teenager wearing a short and t-shirt."Are the stylist and hairdresser here yet?" Was the first word that came out of her mouth as she walks in from the bathroom.


    "Nope, not yet!It should be any minute now.If you want to go ahead and find a dress for you to wear, therefore, you would be ready by the time they get here."Ria suggested while feeling uncomfortable doing so.


    "That''s a good idea, thank you!How about helping me choose what to wear?Truth to be told, I have no idea what I''m supposed to wear for dinner.If you do, please! help..."Alexa was giving Ria a Dowey look while pleading at the same time.


    Ria was unsure if she should or not, but after seeing the way Alexa was pleading for help; She has no choice but to look around the vast clothing that was all hanging in the closet.She took out a dress with Floral printing that looks like a sundress.She raised it in front of Alexa to see what she would say and do if she likes to wear it o not.


    "What do you think of this one?Simple, but beautiful.Especially with your height, I know you could pull it off."She asked Alexa with an excitement clearly showing on her face.


    Alexa took the sundress and held it up to check.After carefully checking, she agreed that it''s beautiful.However, after putting it on, - it looks like it''s a little too short for her to wear on a dinner with the family.She walked around in front of Ria to see her reaction, "what do you think?Too short, right?"


    Ria thought so too, she just nodded in acknowledgment, before looking for another dress for Alexa.A minute later, she hands Alexa a simple white cotton dress with long sleeve and longer than the first one.


    Alexa took it, and with one look, she knew she would not like it once she put it on herself.Nevertheless, she still put it on to show Ria, this way she won''t hurt her feelings for declining once again the second one Ria picked.


    "No, right?What do you think?"Alexa asked Ria''s opinion before she takes it off and hands it back to Ria to hang at the closet.


    Ria starting to feel agitated, the two that she picked and thought would look good on her young boss, both failed."Why is it hard to find a dress for her to wear?Either too short or too...Whatever!" She mumbles to herself as she tries to find another one,the last one.''If whatever I find this time still does not meet her expectation or doesn''t look good on her, I would just forget it, and wait for the stylist and hairdresser.'' She thought to herself as she looks through the row of dresses in the closet.


    Ria was still busy looking for another dress when she heard Alexa exclaim."Ria!Forget it, alright!I change my mind."Alexa then left and went toward the bedroom followed by Ria who''s still confused.''What does she mean by forgetting it? Did she mean she''s not going to dinner?No!!! She can''t do that, and I''ll be in trouble from The President.''


    "Miss Grant, Alexa, could you clarify what you mean by forgetting it?"Ria asked anxiously.


    "Where''re all my clothes?The one that was here on top of the bed?Where did you put it?"Now, it''s Alexa''s turn to get anxious...


    I put it back inside the suitcase where it came from.I put it over there."She pointed toward the side of the nightstand.


    Alexa went and got the suitcase, put it on top of the bed once again and started going through it once more.After a while, it seems she found what she''s looking for and "Wallah!This is what I''m going to wear tonight.They have to like me for what I am, and I''m not going to show up for dinner looking like a million dollar when I don''t even have a penny in my name.Hahaha!"


    After finding what she was looking for, she went back to the dressing room and changed before the stylist and hairdresser show up.


    Alexa hurriedly put on the dress she bought at Divisoria [a market place where everything is a bargain]Once that was accomplished, she combed her long brownish hair and put it in a ponytail. Dub a baby powder on her palm and put it on her soft white face free of any pimples.To finished it off, she put on a little lite pink lip gloss, and she''s done.


    She was about to check the time and realized that she''s not wearing a watch, so she looked for the one that grandmother Santos gave her for her sixteenth birthday, before putting on the flat shoes that she recently purchased for a job interview.By the time a knock at the door came, Alexa was already finished getting ready and about to head out for dinner with the First Family...


    Ria opened the door only to inform the stylist and the hairdresser that their service was no longer required.They were not happy about it, and both complained that they were sent there by the First Lady itself.But, Ria was not having it and motioned to Lucas and Logan to get rid of them.


    Both the stylist and the hairdresser were upset and was threatening Ria."The First Lady will hear about this, and you better start looking for another job.I will make sure they fire you for not taking care of your charge." The stylist told Ria a little arrogant.


    "Sure! Why not, get in line why don''t you!"Was all Ria said before closing the door on them...


    Lucas and Logan started laughing out loud as the two snooty people from the First Lady''s camp left to tattle tell on Ria Flora...


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 Chapter 48 Dinner at the White House Part-6

    President Grant, Daniel, First Lady Dianne, and Jane Si were already at the private family dining room waiting for Alexa''s appearance.They all arrived early than the typically scheduled hours for dinner.


    "Where is she?What''s taking so long for her to arrive?Didn''t you send a hairdresser and a stylist for her an hour ago, Aunty?Why isn''t she here yet?"Jane Si was complaining while her mouth in a pout like a little child.She couldn''t wait to see how the country bumpkin would look like in a brand name outfit and all made up.


    "She should be here any minute now, why don''t you freshen up your drink.Don''t you worry, no matter what she wears, she would not be any close to your elegant style, she''s from a third world country after all."First Lady Dianne said to Jane Si arrogantly.


    "Dianne!"


    "Mother!"


    Both President Grand and Daniel Grant exclaim in unison.They were upset for the way First Lady Dianne was looking down on Alexa.President Grant has a scowl on his face while Daniel has a different kind of frown, his eyebrows almost touching each other.


    "Let me warn both of you right now!If I hear one derogatory word come out of that mouth of yours against Alexa, I will make sure you pay for it dearly.You understand?"President Grant scolded both of them sternly.


    Daniel, on the other hand, sat quietly with a scowl plastered on his face.''What''s wrong with his mother? She should be jumping for joy that she now has a daughter to be proud off instead of that spoiled brat Jane Si. Instead, she looks like she''s miserable.'' He thought while he''s watching his father scolded both of them.


    =


    Alexa arrived just in time to hear the nasty comments that First Lady Dianne said.She was at the threshold of the private dining room when she heard them degrading her.


    Alexa knew then that she would have one hell of a hard time living with this First Lady.However, she''s a fighter, and she knows what to do.Alexa grew up in the street of Antipolo City hassling travelers to put food on their table.She would not let any First Lady or Second Lady run over her and making her life miserable.


    Alexa already had enough of that back in the Philippines.Now that she''s in The United States of America, she will make the best of everything she has in front of her.Even if it means she has to fight for her rights.


    Ria also heard the word that came out of the First Lady Dianne''s mouth, and it tasted bitter.From then on, she decided that no matter what happens, she would stick around like glue with her lady boss.She would not let anyone bully her young Miss Grant, over her dead body.


    When Alexa hasn''t made a move to go forward, Ria nudges her a little."Miss Grant, I think you should announce your presence already.Don''t you think so?"Ria''s words have a meaning to it, and Alexa understood it clearly.However, she''s still hasn''t made a move. She just stood there contemplating whether she should go in or go back to her room."What''s wrong with me, is not like they would eat me alive, or they could." She whispered to Ria while debating what she should do in the process.


    "Should I stay or should I go! Hahaha! That sounds like a lyric from a song."She jokingly told Ria to lighten the mood even just a little.Ria wasn''t buying it at all.She decided to take it upon herself and announced without being obvious.


    "Miss Grant!Wait up. You don''t know the way. Let me guide you!."She said it out loud so the people inside the dining room could hear her.


    "Ria!Shsss, be quiet, why don''t you!What are you trying to do, announce it to the whole world?"Alexa scolded her assistant for speaking out loud.


    Everyone inside the dining room heard Ria''s loud voice and turned to look towards the door.


    "Oh, she''s here!That''s good, and now we can eat; I''m famished."First Lady Dianne announces while ignoring Alexa in return.


    Alexa was going to turn around and leave, but they already spotted her, and she has no choice but to continue to enter Lion''s den or more like Hell with the queen of Demon waiting for her.


    President Grant excitedly got up with a wide grin on his face, and he walks toward Alexa."Come, come in! " He reaches out for Alexa then ushered her toward everyone.


    "First let me make the introduction, then we could eat."He said it sternly while looking at First Lady Dianne.


    "Alexa, I want you to meet your older brother, Daniel."


    Alexa put the sweetest smile she could conjure before reaching to his brother for a handshake. "Nice to meet you, Bro!"


    Daniel got up and faced Alexa while a scowl was showing on his face, and staring straight at Alexa, "what''s this?A handshake?What do you take me for?"


    Alexa felt embarrassed, and she hurriedly pulled her hands back before apologizing to her older brother."I''m sorry!I wasn''t thinking." She mumbles while looking at the ground unable to face Daniel Grant.''Too much for welcoming a family member, I guess.''She thought sadly.


    "Hahaha! What''s wrong with you?What''s with the shy look?From what I read about your profile, your a fighter; Where did that girl go, bring my sister back? Hahaha!"He then pulled Alexa into a tight embrace."Hahaha!Welcome!Little sister!Show that fighting spirit of yours, don''t ever let anyone intimidate or walk over you.Understand?"Daniel advised Alexa while still holding her in avery tight embrace.


    "Bro, brother Daniel, please! I can''t breathe..."Alexa whispered while trying to wiggle out from his embrace.


    "Oh, an apology!I was too excited to finally meet my little sister that I hugged you a little too tight."Daniel released Alexa, not before he kisses her on her forehead to welcome her to the family.


    "Lil, sis...If you ever...I mean ever...need my help for anything, say the word, and I''ll come running.You hear me?"Daniel said to Alexa while holding her face with his two hands.


    Alexa wasn''t sure how to reply, all she could do was a nod and smiled sheepishly."Ok!"


    President Grant was getting impatient and a little hungry."Alright! That''s enough.Let me introduce her to your mother and Jane so we could start eating.I''m also hungry, and I could eat a Lion.Hahaha!"He told Daniel while grabbing Alexa''s hand and bringing her next to him.


    The introductions were swift.First Lady Dianne and Jane Si nod to acknowledge her then continued chatting with each other as no one else exist.President Grant patted Alexa''s hand and looked straight in her eyes without saying a word.''I''m sorry!" was written all over his face.


    That''s all that Alexa needed, and she doesn''t care what the two ''bitches'' were thinking and planning on doing.She could care less; all she cares is what her new found father and older brother think...


    ==


    ==


    Alexa was given a seat towards the right side of President Grant, while on her right hand is were Daniel Grant seating.She was in between her father and brother, and they made sure that the two women would not have a chance to give her a hard time.


    Between President Grant and Daniel, Alexa never once felt unwanted.They made the whole dinner very welcoming for her. She ate comfortably without restrictions.


    Jane Si and First Lady Dianne continued talking nonsense with each other so that they could ignore Alexa the whole time.When they realized that the two men gave their full attention to Alexa, they found a way to make her feel uncomfortable.


    "Alexa, why don''t you try this pork adobo, it''s prepared especially for you.Isn''t that right Aunty?"


    "Yes, please! Do taste it; you would be able to tell the difference.It''s not the same as the one from your country; I guaranteed you that."First Lady Dianne scoops a hefty size of serving and while holding the serving spoon in the air overflowing with pork adobo, she motion to Alexa to bring forth her plates...


    Alexa was unable to move. She knows that First Lady Dianne is doing it in purpose to embarrassed her.President Grant, Daniel, and Jane Si all looking curiously straight at her and making it hard for her to breathe.


    Alexa was contemplating, trying to decide if she should comply and bring forth her plate, accept the massive portions of pork adobo and make her look like a glutton.Or...However, no matter what her decision might be, she would not be in good term with First Lady Dianne that''s for sure.


    [It''s one of those saying, Damn if you do, and Damn if you don''t] ''What to do... What to do...?

 Chapter 49 All you can eat Adobo

    Everyone''s eye was on Alexa waiting to see what she''s going to do.When she hasn''t made a move after a minute or so, Jane Si had to instigate to get Alexa to do something that would embarrass her."What is not enough?Her let me help Aunty."Jane Si took another serving spoon and scooped a significant portion of the pork adobo and also waited to see what Alexa''s going to do. "Is this enough?" With a sly smile on her face.


    President Grant and Daniel know what''s going on and both were ready to intervene when...Alexa decided to play along with First Lady Dianne and Jane Si.


    Alexa picked up her plate and let both the First Lady and Jane Si served her a hefty portion of pork adobo.Once it was all on her plate overflowing, "thank you!May I have some more rice too.I can''t eat all this without rice, it''s greasy and salty."she asked nicely as sweet as she could be.


    First Lady Dianne and Jane Si were dumbfounded to hear Alexa asking for more rice so she could eat all the pork adobo that''s currently overflowing in her plate.They looked at each other trying to figure out what to do next.


    Jane Si thought she''s smarter than Alexa, so she grabs the container that holding the rice and a plate before she scooped a hefty portion put it in on the plate then hand it over to Alexa."Here, enjoy!She said it with a smirk on her face. ''Let see if you could eat all that.''


    "Why, thank you so much!You are so sweet and thoughtful."Alexa banter while deep inside she had thought of a way to make them lose face."Mr. Pre...-Father...-Big Brother, you both don''t mind helping me out of this, do you?I know it''s all you can eat, but I just had a lite snack, and I hate wasting food. Please!!!"Alexa did her best to look pathetic, in which she doesn''t need to do at all.


    President Grant reached out the plate that Alexa was handing him, transferred at least quarters of the food onto his plate before handing it over to his son.


    Daniel, in turn, accepted the plate with three-quarters full and transferred a little portion in his dish. Jane Si and First Lady Dianne were watching the whole time, and when they saw that Daniel only took a tiny part, both procured a half smile while secretly continued to watch the show.


    Once Daniel finished the transfer, he put down the plate that was handed to him, picked up his plate where he put just a small portion then gave it to Alexa. " I know you loved pork adobo, but is just so happens I love it too.Therefore, I cannot let you eat it all, so... here is your portion."Daniel said it seriously before giving Alexa a wink.


    Alexa shyly accepted the plate handed by her older brother, "thank you!" she whispered shyly before turning her attention to her father and did the same thing.


    President Grant just nodded before he started eating with gusto."Hmmm, this sure is tasty, no wonder you love it.From now on, we will have this at least two times a week, or maybe every day. Hahaha!"He also winked at Alexa to let her know that she''s not alone.


    Alexa decided to test the water to see how everyone would react.Instead of using utensils, she got up and excused herself. She then went to the restroom to wash her hand.When she came back and sat down, she started eating with her bare hand without looking to see what everyone thought.


    "Oh, my God!That''s gross. How could you eat with your bare hand!"Jane Si exclaims with a high pitch voice.


    "Aish! I can''t eat anymore, and I lost my appetite!" First Lady Dianne put down her utensils and napkin and stopped eating while glaring at Alexa.


    Alexa stopped shoving food in her mouth, licked the leftover from her fingers one by one before she spoke back."Oh, I''m sorry!Did I offend you for using my hand to eat?Unfortunately, the best way to eat pork adobo is with your hand to be able to taste it properly.Why don''t you try it, and you would know what I''m talking about."She told them straight face.


    President Grant and Daniel both got up without saying a word and left the dining room.


    "See... what did you do, look...Uncle and Brother Daniel left.It''s because of you!"Jane Si gave Alexa an accusing look while First Lady Dianne was ready to give Alexa a tongue lashing.However, just as she was about to say something, President Grant and Daniel returned.


    Both sat back down and started eating with bare hands."Hmmm, this is good!You were not kidding when you said it tastes better eating with bare hands."President Grant mumbles while he was shoving pork adobo in his mouth.


    "Wow! Little sister, you''re not kidding when you said it would taste better.Hmmm, I love it!" Daniel second the motion what his fathers'' said while licking his finger after each bite.


    First Lady Dianne and Jane Si were distraught after what happened.They couldn''t stand it that the two men in the family were protecting Alexa.


    The First Lady sat quietly watching Alexa enamors the two men of her life. ''She needed to make a plan, and she cannot let her husband ''bastard daughter'' take everything from her.If she needs too, she will get rid of her just like how she got rid of her mother.''She was thinking to herself as she continued glaring at Alexa...


    ---


    Meanwhile, Ria, Lucas, and Logan were having a meeting in regards to Alexa.All three were appointed by the President to take care of her with their lives, even if it means going against the First Lady and the spoiled brat Jane Si.


    The trio doesn''t know the whole story about Alexa''s parentage.The only thing they do know for sure is that... -The First Lady Dianne and Jane Si will do everything in their power to make her life as miserable as possible.The trio was making all kinds of plans on how to prevent that from happening, not knowing Alexa doesn''t need them...She would fight her own battle when the time comes...

 Chapter 50 Waiting for the DNA result.

    Alexa was exhausted by the time the dinner was over, never in her whole life had she ever encounter people like First Lady Dianne and Jane Si.She couldn''t wait to get back to her room so she could think of how she''s going to deal with them in the future. She knew they would never let her be, and they would make her life a living hell as long as she stays in the White House within their eyesight,time to think of a plan and implement it asap.


    Alexa knew she only has one solution to her dilemma, and she would wait for the DNA result to make sure she is who she is, then she would go as far away from them as she can.Life as the first daughter is not on her forte, and she would rather be just plain jane-Alexa and make it on her own.


    If somewhere along the line, her father the President would like to fave the way, why not... But she would stay away from limelight if she could help it, that''s her plan and sticking to it.


    Ria, Lucas, and Logan were all standing by waiting for Alexa as she came out of the dining room looking all haggard and about ready to pass out.


    "Golly, I never had such a night of my life, only to have suffered from the hand of the devil incarnated,"Alexa complained to the trio as they walked back toward her room in a slow pace.


    Ria was going to say something but decided to hold her tongue, and she didn''t want to upset Alexa more than what she already is, the poor girl looks like a walking corpse and as white as a ghost.


    Lucas and Logan felt terribly at the sight of Alexa, and they had just met her but, they already felt connected to her, maybe because they remind her of their younger sister Lea and her best friend, Ann.


    The twins didn''t say a word either and continued following their charge towards her room, but deep inside their mind, they would also do everything in their power to protect her at all cost.


    Slowly but surely, the made to Alexa''s room without delay, Lucas and Logan went back to their post standing guard at the door, while Ria opened the door for Alexa to enter.


    Alexa gave the twins a half smile "thank you" before going into the sanctuary of her room.Once she enters, Ria hurriedly closed the door and went to the bathroom to prepare a hot bath for Alexa so she could relax before going to bed.


    Alexa slumps herself into the sofa as soon as she enters her room, she exhausted to the maximum capacity her body could handle.Her brain seems to stop working once she arrives in her room, now she could only stare at the ceiling and looks at it blankly.


    "Miss Grant, your bath is ready whenever you are!Miss, Grant!"Ria shouted from the adjoining bathroom.


    A couple of minutes passed by, and Alexa still hasn''t shown up, Ria decided to check and see what''s going on with her.What Ria saw when she peeks at the small parlor broke her heart.Alexa crawled up in a ball, sound asleep.


    ''Poor girl, you didn''t know what you were going to into when you arrived didn''t you?Don''t worry; you''re not alone in this huge house. We will make sure you feel at home.''Ria thought as she went to bed to get a pillow and blanket to cover her charge, a small tear fell in her eyes without realizing what happened...


    ===


    Meanwhile, in the President and First Lady''s bedroom, the couple were arguing in regards to Alexa.The First Lady doesn''t want the President to announce Alexa until she''s ready.Her idea is to wait until they got the result from the DNA test and go from there.


    President Grant wanted to argue with First Lady Dianne and hold a press conference letting everyone in the whole world that Alexa is his daughter.However, First Lady has a point to wait for the result first, for they might question her paternity afterward.President Grant has no choice but to agree with what First Lady Dianne suggested...


    "Alright!Will wait for the result of the DNA as you suggested.However, once we know for sure that she''s my daughter, I''m giving a press conference, no if or buts about it.Understood!"He said it sternly that First Lady Dianne dare not to argue and shut her mouth and went prepared to go to bed.


    While First Lady Dianne was seating in front of the vanity removing her makeup, she''s thinking with a sly smile on her face. ''Let see if you would be able to announce it to the whole world when the time comes, let see about that!''


    ==


    Kingdom of Stonasia:


    Prince Alexander was in a foul mood, and he''s been pacing back and forth waiting for a phone call from his assistant.He has not heard from Pierre in the last couple of days and his about to embark to America to attend a lousy birthday party of the First Lady of the house.


    Suddenly his phone started playing a tune..."There goes my heart beating..."He hurriedly pushes the slide bar on the screen, "hello!You better have a piece of good news or might as well hang up!"He told Pierre who''s still at the other side of the world doing his bidding.


    "Prince Alexander! Hello, I do have a piece of good news!It''s about Miss Grant, and I know where she went..."Pierre excitedly announced.


    Prince Alexander couldn''t believe what he was hearing, the contour of his face suddenly changes and a wide grin props-up unto his handsome face."That''s a piece of good news indeed; speak!"


    He growls as he ordered his assistant, he couldn''t wait to hear the news.Finally, he would be able to see his future wife. If everything works out, he planned on showing his face at the party then leave right away.


    "Miss Alexa Grant left the Philippines with a private investigator headed for the United States of America to meet her father.Isn''t it a coincidence, because you are also on your way there?"


    Pierre happily informs his employer, now he could return to Stonasia and relax while Prince Alexander takes care of the King''s order.Hahaha! [At least that''s what Pierre thought,]


    Pierre almost has a heart attack when Prince Alexander spoke; "Don''t come back here, head straight to America and I''ll meet you there.Arrange a meeting for us, no matter how you do it.You got it?"Then hang up the phone without waiting for Pierre to reply.


    Pierre "WTF!!!" He shouted out loud before throwing his cellphone as far as he could...


    ===


    Ramon arrived at home looking all haggard and out of his mind from a long flight from the Philippines.He had not been able to sleep for the last couple of days ever since Alexa left without saying goodbye, nor letting him know where she''s going.


    "Welcome, home!Oh, I''m so happy that your back."Lucy Le Grande happily greeted Ramon as he walks in the house.


    "Hmmm..."Was all Ramon said as he continued walking towards his room without turning to look back at his mother who''s dumbfounded for the way he replied.


    He didn''t even know how he made it back home, that''s why when his mother welcomes him home, he only replied with a curt nod and continued towards his room and once inside, he shut the door and locks it behind him.


    His mother was still in shock with his attitude and was about to open his door... to scold him when she realized that he might leave again and decided against it and let him be for the time being.


    Her heart aching for him, it''s because she had someone follow him while he was roaming in the Philippines chasing after his childhood sweetheart.She also knew that the girl is not interested in him, because if she is, she will not leave without saying goodbye.


    Lucy Le Grande thinks it''s for the better anyway since the girl is a nobody and does not match him in every aspect.


    As soon as Ramon reaches the sanctuary of his room, he dropped his whole body into his bed and closed his eyes.But no matter how much he tries to go to sleep, his mind wouldn''t let him.


    ''Alexa!!! Where are you?'' His mind kept on seeing her image, and it would not go away no matter how hard he tries.Ramon got up and went towards the bar inside his room, pour himself a hard liquor and drunk it in one gulp."Sigh!"


    He then poured another, then another, and another...-soon Ramon emptied the whole bottle and finally passed out on the floor with no more image of Alexa...

 Chapter 51 Where are you?

    Ramon woke up with a big fat headache so massive that he couldn''t even open both of his eyes.He looked around his surrounding only to realizes that he''s laying down on a hard cold floor. ''Fudge!How did I end up sleeping here?"


    He saw an empty bottle of liquor next to him, and everything becomes clear to him. Once again, Alexa image started flooding his mind, "Ahhh!!!!"He shouted so loud that his mother heard all the way where Lucy Le Grande was having her morning tea.


    He shut his eyes, trying to get rid of Alexa''s image, without luck.When that didn''t work, he then tried to get up, however he might, he could barely get up from where he had passed out the night before.


    He was still groggy, and once he opened his eyes memories of Alexa came flooding back into his mind he doesn''t know what to do he shut his eyes and think of a way of getting rid of her he needed to get rid of her, or he would go crazy thinking about her.Slowly he made his way towards the bed and planned on continuing to sleep.


    One,...Two,...Three, he finally made it to his bed, he slumps down to his bed with his eyes still shut.


    Just when he''s about to go back to sleep someone came knocking on the door."Ramon, son! It''s mother, open the door so we could talk please!"Lucy Le Grande was beating the door furiously.


    Ramon heard his mother''s pleading voice; however, he''s not in the mood to talk to anyone at the same time, he decided to ignore her.Instead, he got up and went to the bathroom and locked himself inside. He let the water run so he wouldn''t hear her knocking furiously.


    Lucy Le Grand called one of the household help to get the key so she could unlock the door and check if Ramon was alright.But when she entered the room, there was no Ramon in sight!


    "Son!Son, where are you?" Lucy was shouting as she walks around the room.She hears water running, ''ahh! He must be taking a shower; I''ll leave him be.''She quietly left the room and went back to her tea.She would wait until he finished taking a shower before she asks him to accompany her to a birthday party.


    Her good friend is the First Lady of The United States of America, and she cannot miss this for the world.''First Lady Dianne specifically requested that she bring Ramon, maybe she has someone in mind to introduce, that would be great.''Lucy Le Grande has a big smile on her face as she sips her tea.


    Meanwhile, inside the bathroom Ramon is quietly seating at the commode with his two hands on his aching head, thinking very hard where''s Alexa at the moment.He needed to find closure, or he would have a problem functioning in the future, the sooner, the better.


    ===


    The United States Of America:White House


    Alexa woke up feeling much better after a good night sleep, and it''s a much-needed rest.The long flight and the stressful dinner the night before, took a toll on her, she was exhausted after the ordeal.She needed to devise a plan entirely if she is to survive in this jungle where the hyena wanted to eat her alive.


    Ria was waiting for her to wake up with breakfast and a wide grin on her face as she was setting it on the small table.


    "Good morning, Miss Grant!I hope you didn''t mind that I had left you sleeping on the sofa, so look so peaceful and didn''t want to bother you."Ria cheerfully greeted Alexa, starting her day beautifully.


    "Ria, what''s for the agenda to today?I just wanted to be prepared, if you know what I meant."Alexa was thinking of what''s ahead of her.It''s another day in paradise, and she needs all the strength for today, it''s the day she would find out the result of her DNA test.


    However, whether she''s the first daughter or not, her plan will not change.She''s not staying in the same roof as the evil queen step-mother.She will continue with her dream, as far away as she can.And once she fulfilled her goal to become a beauty queen... Then she would return and face her step-mother head on, but not until later...

 Chapter 52 Tampering the results

    Alexa decided to enjoy the breakfast that Ria had brought for her, instead of worrying about the result of the DNA test and her future, she would worry about that when the time comes.


    Ria finished arranging the breakfast and standing guard waiting for her to sit down and eat.She walked towards the table and stared at the feast that was laid out in front of her to enjoy.


    "What is this?" While eyes were bulging, she asked Ria who was stunned with her question, and unable to reply right away.


    "What do you mean?"


    "This!"Alexa pointed to all the food that was beautifully laid out on top of the table.


    "Miss Grant, could you elaborate a little, please!I don''t understand what''s your question?" Ria asked almost in tears.She had made sure that she brought everything that she thought Alexa would love to eat. But now, she''s not too sure any longer.


    Alexa looked at her straight in her face before answering with a blank look on her face."I''m talking about this whole spread here, from the look of it, it''s enough to feed a whole battalion of Army.Did I receive a death sentence without knowing?"


    "Hahaha!You were saying that it''s a lot and it looks like a last suffer.Hahaha!"Ria was laughing out loud, not realizing that someone had entered a while ago and was listening to their conversation.


    "Ahem, ahem!Can we join the fun?"President Grant spoke from behind Alexa followed by his older brother Daniel Grant.


    "Good morning! Little sister, how was your first night?Did you sleep well?How was the bed? Is it soft enough?"Daniel bombarded Alexa with lots of question while walking towards her to give her a loving hug.


    "Whoa!Good morning to you too!Big brother, Mr. President!"Alexa greeted both of them with a bright smile that could make a person blind.


    Daniel embraces Alexa, who accepted it shyly."Go give our father a hug; he''s been looking forward to this day, you know."He whispered.


    Alexa was unsure of what to do, ''should she listened to her older brother and give President Grant a hug or not?'' She was contemplating, and it was showing on her face.


    President Grant so Alexa''s body movement and understood what''s going on.His son had most likely coax her to hug him, from the way she''s hesitating of what to do, it''s apparent that she''s not comfortable enough to do it yet...


    "Sweetheart, it''s alright!You don''t have to listen to your big brother.A light hug will do if that''s alright with you?"President Grant informs her to make her feel at ease.


    Alexa moved forward towards the President and gave him a light hug as he indicated earlier.She pulled out right away like a fire had burned her in the process.


    President Grant was disappointed, but he understands why Alexa had acted that way, and he''s not going to force her.He would let her grow found of him on her own.


    It seems that Mr. President doesn''t have to wait that long.Alexa moved forward once more and hugged him tightly."Good morning, Mr. President!I did have a wonderful sleep last night, how about you?" She whispered only for him to hear."


    "Thank you for asking, but the truth of the matter is, I did not get a winked of sleep because I was thinking about you."President Grant jokingly banters while acting all pitiful.


    Alexa suddenly felt shy in front of President Grant and backed up a little further away while looking down on her foot.


    "Hahaha!Child, I''m only kidding.Don''t take it to heart what I just said, and I slept like a log if you must know, alright!"President Grant pulled Alexa into another hug before asking if they could join her for breakfast.


    Alexa was about to decline due to the table being too small and could only sit two people.But President Grant already sat down at one of the chair and Daniel on the other.She has no choice but to asks Ria if she could get another chair for her so they could have breakfast together...


    Meanwhile, in the family private dining room, First Lady Dianne was already present and waiting patiently for everyone to show up so they could have breakfast together.She knew that the father and son duo went to check on Alexa and she thought they went to get her for breakfast.


    However, after what it seems to be an eternity, President Grant and Daniel have not yet shown up, she decided to check herself what taking them so long.When she arrives at Alexa''s room, the two bodyguards Lucas and Logan were standing still and would not barge.


    "Good morning, First Lady Dianne!"Lucas and Logan greeted in unison without moving from their post in case she tries to enter.


    "Hmph! What so good about the morning when you two are blocking me from entering!" She arrogantly replied."Get out of my way before or else!"She threatened the two bodyguards who''re adamant not to let her in the room no matter what the consequences might be.


    First, Lady Dianne''s bodyguard was about to intervene when the door suddenly opened from the inside, and President Grant came out with a big grin on his face while rubbing his stomach.


    "Wow! That was a superb breakfast I just have eaten.If I didn''t have a crucial meeting to attend to very soon, I would love to continue eating."He said as he passed by First Lady Dianne.


    First Lady Dianne heard it loud and cleared and so us all their details and assistants.They all have a smirk and grin on their faces, and the First Lady saw it all.She knows when to back down and not say a word, or she would look stupid in front of their subordinates.Instead, she played along and acted like it was her idea for the President to have breakfast with Alexa and not with her.


    "I''m glad you had enjoyed the breakfast that I had told the chef to prepare for you guys to enjoy this morning."First, Lady Dianne said to the President loud and clear for everyone to hear...


    President Grant didn''t refute what she said, he would not dare embarrassed this hyena, or his daughter might be the one to pay the consequences when he''s not around.From now on, he needed to be careful with his wife, or she would create a problem for Alexa in the future.


    President Grant continued towards the oval office.The family doctor was to bring the result of the DNA test that they did the day before.


    He knows deep in his heart that Alexa is his daughter, no DNA testing required.


    However, to have proof to show when in question, they better be prepared than sorry later on when it happened.


    The family doctor was not there yet when he arrives at the Oval Office.He decided to start his daily routine and do some paperwork first before the doctor comes.


    President Grant was busy with some document when suddenly the door opened, and it was the doctor who it seems to be running for his life the way he entered panting.


    "Doctor, what''s going on?"President Grant asked curiously.


    "Mr. President, Sir!We have a problem!DNA testing got tampered; at the moment, we are investigating the whole situation.Meanwhile, we need a new batch of samples to ensure that the result is accurate.We could take her saliva, a piece of her hair, or toothbrush.Whichever she could provide, does not matter."The doctor informs him anxiously.


    President Grant knew who the culprit is and he''s not even surprised that it happened."I''m not even going to ask you how it happened, let''s get a new batch of samples and redo the DNA testing.However, no matter what, I need the reply today before I leave for Geneva Convention.You understand!"


    "Yes, Mr. President, sir!"


    A couple of minutes later, Daniel and Alexa showed up at the Oval Office where President Grant and the Doctor was waiting to take a sample from her to redo the DNA testing...

 Chapter 53 Finding out the truth

    Alexa let the family doctor take a strand of her hair for a DNA sample.Once that was taken cared off, he then asked President Grant for a strand of his hair as well."This is more accurate than any other method.Let me go ahead and do the testing now, and I''ll make sure that no one else handles this matter or it might get tampered once again."


    After the doctor left, Alexa curiously looked around the Oval office inconspicuously.She doesn''t want to be evident in front of President Grant and Daniel. She acted calmly.


    "If you want to look around, go ahead!There''s only us here, and no one would care."Daniel urges his little sister to go while helping her up from the sofa.


    "Are you sure it''s alright?I don''t want the President to get in trouble from the Government because of me, you know!"She was walking around as she spoke to Daniel.


    Daniel was walking side by side with Alexa while grinning from ear to ear.He thinks she''s so adorable, too innocent for her good. "So, what have you been doing all this time?I heard you had a hard life growing up with that nanny that took raised you.Did she mistreat you in any way?Just tell me, and I''ll ask father to handle her right now!"


    Alexa thought her older brother Daniel would be a mean person.When she found out she has an older brother, she was worried about how she should react when she meets him.But that was all for nothing, for he''s the sweetest person she had ever met in her entire life, next to Ramon of course.


    "Oh, Sh*t!I left the country without saying goodbye!Oh, my God! I need to call him, or he would be going crazy looking for me right now!"Alexa anxiously pulled out her battered phone and about to make a phone call when she remembers that she''s in another country and she has no load.


    "Fudge! What do I do now? " Alexa turned to Daniel and was about to ask if she could use his phone, but changes her mind the last minute.Ramon would have her brother''s phone number if he does let her use his phone, and it would not be good.She has not planned on letting him know her real identity for now.


    Daniel saw that she was about to ask him something and changes her mind in the last minute, so he decided to ask her instead."What is it?Do you need to call someone?Do you want to use my phone? Here... Use it if you need too."


    "N-no! I don''t need to call anyone!I was thinking of something else, hahaha!"Alexa tries to act cool, but President Grant saw it all from the corner of his eyes and understood what she''s thinking.


    He motioned to Daniel to get his attention without Alexa seeing him doing so.He has a box on his hand that looks like a brand new iPhone, waiving it up in the air so Daniel could see.He then pointed towards Alexa, indicating it''s for her.


    ''Oh, I see!Ok!''His eyes were telling his father."If your done looking around, why don''t we go and do some sightseeing, would you like that?We could go to the mall and look around, and you might find something you like."Daniel was trying to coax Alexa cheer up.


    Alexa eyes brightened when she heard that they could go out and do some shopping and sightseeing.She was afraid that she would be bound inside the White House until the day that she goes back to the Philippines.She loves the idea, and she could go shopping for gifts for her cousin Andrea and the grandmother that raised her.


    "Sure!If you don''t mind me accompanying you, I would love to go."She told Daniel cheerfully.


    "Alright, then!Why don''t you go ahead and go back to your room and get ready?I have something to discuss with our father, and I will fetch you when I''m done,five minutes top!"Daniel put his hand to his heart then, "promised! cross my heart, or I should die."With a dramatic look plastered on his handsome face.


    "Hahaha!You don''t have to make a promise, and I don''t want you to die.I will go first and wait for you; go ahead, and do what you have to do."Alexa playfully hit her brother on his arms.


    "Ouch!"Daniel acted that he was hurt.


    "Uh-oh!Sorry, I''m so sorry!Did I hurt you?Gosh, I''m sorry, I didn''t mean to hurt you.Sometimes I get too excited and does not realize that I already hurt someone."Alexa was trying her best to explain, feeling embarrassed and ashamed of what she just did to her brother.


    "Hahaha!I''m only kidding, alright!How could you hurt me, a little thing like you?Hahaha!"Daniel was still laughing out loud as he walksAlexa towards the door to leave.


    Alexa remembers that President Grant was also in the room; she turns around and bid him goodbye as she was about to leave."See you later, Mr. President!Thank you for the tour of your Oval Office."


    She was about to leave, when she remembers something, " by the way, you should change the way you call this room, ''Oval Office.''Nothing in this room is even remotely Oval.Hahaha!"She jokes as she stepped out of the Oval room.


    President Grant thought she''s hilarious, and he loves her spirit; like her mother.The only woman he ever loved in his entire life."He could get used to Alexa''s free spirit."He mumbles for Daniel to hear.


    " Father, let me asks you this, is her mother looks like her?I''m just curious because she''s soooo beautiful.If we would have met out there without me knowing she''s my baby sister, I could easily fall in love with her, from the look alone.Hahaha!"Daniel tries to make a joke out of his word.


    "Daniel, Grant!What the heck are you talking about?She''s your baby sister, are you nuts?"President Grant didn''t like what came out of his mouth about Alexa."Do you know that, incest!"


    Daniel realized that what he just said if other people heard him speak like that, they would think he has hot''s with his own flesh in blood."Grrr!It does sound weird."He thought as he came closer to his father...


    "Hand it over father!So we could get out of this place, it''s suffocating me to the maximum capacity."Daniel complains to his father...


    President Grant hand over the new iPhone to Daniel."Hand it over to her without being conspicuous. alright!"Daniel received the iPhone and bid Mr. President so he could fetch Alexa and go shopping...


    When Daniel was leaving to pick-up Alexa, the Doctor came in rushing...With a piece of paper inside the envelope.No one knew what inside, It could be that she''s a match or not...

 Chapter 54 Is she?

    The Doctor came running with an envelope in his hand, waving it to get President Grant''s attention."Mr. President, here it is, I made a mistake, and I thought someone tampered with your samples, come to find out it was a different envelope that I opened, it was another patient of mine, I''m an idiot.Hahaha!"


    President Grant could, careless what happened, what matter for him is the envelope in his hand, nothing else.He''s a very busy person, as a President of the country, he has no time to worry about such a thing.That''s what all his cabinet and secretaries are for, to take care of everything for him.


    "Hurry up and give that thing to me, you''re blubbering so much nonsense.Hand it over!"President Grant impatiently grabbed the envelope and opened it like his life is at stake.


    Once he had the sheet of paper out of the envelope, he started reading, and he went straight to the bottom where it indicates their relationship to each other.What he saw made him slump down to his chair behind his desk.He feels like the mountain of burden that he was carrying was suddenly lifted.


    President Grant re-read what was written in the piece of paper to make sure that his eyes weren''t playing a trick on him.Once he''s convinced that it is what it is, he then started laughing out loud for everyone outside to hear.


    Then tears started to flow in his eyes without realizing that it''s happening.He was overwhelmed with happiness, what''s in his hand proves that Alexa is, and his one and only biological daughter.No one could say any difference otherwise.


    The Doctor has tears in his eyes as well, he knew that the President wanted to have a daughter for many years, and when the President found out that he did impact fathered one, the happiness that shown on his face at that time was incomparable to what is showing now.


    The Doctor was happy for the First Family. '' To finally get their wish, is a blessing from above.''He thought as he watches the President of America shed tears from happiness.


    "I knew it, I felt it from my bone that she''s my daughter, I don''t need this piece of paper to tell me, but it''s a bonus to know for sure.Hahaha!Hahaha!"President Grant was telling the Doctor while his eye was shining brightly.


    "Doctor, I would appreciate it if you don''t let anyone know that we have the result on hand.I will inform them in due time if you know what I mean?"President Grant was telling him instead of asking.


    "Sure, sure!I have no issue keeping it between us.I will take care of the technician and my staff, I will make sure to keep their mouth shut, or I will shut it off for them.Hahaha!"He jokingly told President Grant to lighten the mood."If there''s nothing else, I''ll get back to my business, and I still have many appointments today.I''ll bid you goodbye for now."He then turned around and left, walking in leisure now, opposite for the way he came in earlier.


    President Grant put the piece of evidence in his safe where no one else has access but him.He will guard that piece of paper with his whole life; it''s the proof of Alexa''s identity has his biological daughter.Is not the right time to inform everyone yet, he would wait after he consults his advisor before announcing it to the whole world.


    Just as he was about to sit back down and continued what his doing before his next appointment, someone knocks at the door."Mr. President, First Lady Dianne would like a word with you!Should I let her in?"His assistant shouted from the outside of the Oval Office.


    ''What does she wants now?Someone must have told her about the Doctor rushing here with an envelope, and she wants to find out if it''s the result.Hahaha!Good thing that I was able to hide it already.''He thought while contemplating to let her in, "Yes, do let her in!"He replies to his assistant.


    As soon as First Lady heard him say yes, she pushed opened the door and walked right excitedly."Is it the result?You already know if she is your biological daughter or not?!"She asked anxiously.


    '' Gosh, wouldn''t you want to know so you could kick her out right away if she''s not.Hahaha! Like I would tell you.''President Grant was thinking."No, it wasn''t the result that he brought with him. Actually, he came back because he needed a sample from me.Someone had tampered with the first sample that he took from us."He lied straight face and made sure he looks believable.


    "Oh?And I was so'' excited and came in a rush.Well, you will soon find out, if you do!Do let me know right away, so I could welcome her appropriately if she impacts our daughter."''And so I could kick her out right away is she''s not.''She thought, looking at her husband straight face.


    "Sure!I''ll make sure to do that, why don''t you go ahead.I have matters to attend to before my next appointment."President Grant gives his wife a light kiss on her cheek before seating back behind his desk and ignoring her afterward.


    First, Lady Dianne has no choice but to leave the Oval Office, and she knows that the President has a lot of appointment."See you later then, and you''ll have lunch with me, right?You need to make up for missing breakfast with me, you know!"She told him while her mouth was pouting to make herself look pitiful in front of her husband.


    However, President Grant didn''t even pay any attention to her.He was already engrossed with whatever it is his doing and ignored her in return.


    First, Lady Dianne has no choice but to leave sulking. "Hmpt, if you''re ignoring me now when you''re not even sure she''s your daughter... What happened then, when you do find out?I can''t wait to find out what you''re going to do, hope you make the right decision, or she would pay for it in return."She was mumbling to herself as she walks out of the Oval Office...


    She has no idea that President Grant heard every word that came out of her mouth, he''s taking it all in and preparing for Alexa''s future, away from the hyena and her snooty little niece.


    ===


    Alexa and Daniel were making preparation to leave the White House and go shopping at the nearby mall.Both have no idea that their father is now making plans for Alexa''s future as the First daughter of the United States of America...


    The president called for his advisor to come and meet with him asap.It''s important to know what''s the next procedure, he plans on letting the whole world know that Alexa Grant is his one and only daughter...

 Chapter 55 Surprise!

    "Atchoo!Achoo! " Alexa started sneezing for the life of her, and it worries her older brother Daniel.Concern was showing in his handsome face as he asked her.


    "Bless, you!What''s wrong?Are you not feeling good?"Daniel touched her forehead to see if she has a fever, ''she does not.''He then tries her neck. "temperature normal"Once he verified that she''s alright, he heaves a sigh of relief."Good, you don''t have a fever.Are you allergic to something?Maybe that''s what it is, allergy!What did we have for breakfast?Hmmm, let me think...N-no-no! that couldn''t be it, it got to be something, and I can''t put the finger on it."Daniel keeps trying to figure out what causes for Alexa to sneeze.


    "What did you have for a drink just now?Did you take a cold shower this morning?"Daniel just kept on asking all kind of question as he checks Alexa to ensure that she''s not catching a cold or something.Brotherly love was emitting all over the place, and Ria couldn''t help but grin while she''s standing guard.


    Alexa loved every second of the way her newfound older brother was worried about her.She never had an older brother as she was growing up.Therefore, Alexa never knew what it feels like to be protected and pampered by an older brother before, and she loves every minute of the attention she''s receiving from Daniel Grant.


    While Daniel was showering Alexa with concern and love, she suddenly, felt a twinge of ache in her heart.She couldn''t bear to think of what would happen if...and when the result comes back, and they found out that they are not blood-related at all.What would she do then?


    When she thought about Daniel not being her older brother;The pain started shooting in her heart. She knew of him in such a short time, but then yet, she feels like they had known each other all their lives.''Must be the blood running through their vanes.'' She thought while gazing at him with tender loving care.


    While Daniel was concerned about her health, Alexa was worrying about what''s going to happen in the future.She needed to distance herself a little. It''s not a good idea to be too attached to him, what would she do if impact she''s not related to him, how would she handle it then? How would she react to him later on?She has too many questions without any answers.


    Back in the Philippines, she felt the same way with her known cousin, Andrea Santos who''s three years older than her and had always treated her like a baby sister as they were growing up.After finding out they were not blood-related to each other, she couldn''t find the guts to say goodbye when she left for America to meet with her father.Thinking about it now makes her feel a lot worse than before she left without saying goodbye.She would need to make it up to Andrea when she goes back to the Philippines.


    Her heart started aching once again. She suddenly became unhappy with the thought of going back to the Philippines?''Is it because of her new found family?Now that she has an instant older brother who''s so adorable and lovable and a President of a Country as a father, who would want to go back to her old lifestyle before?Not her, if she could help it...''


    Alexa was in deep thought that she did not realize that her older brother had been talking to her all this time."Little sister, are you ready?Ria had been waiting for you over there; see!"He pointed his pouted mouth toward Ria whose standing guard straight up and not coming close to bother them.


    Ria wasn''t moving nor saying anything; she knows better than to interrupt the bonding the two were having.She''s happy for Alexa to have found allies within the wall of White House, she would need it badly when the time comes.Right now, no one knows if she''s the rightful First daughter of the First Family or a nobody, only time would tell.However, for the time being, Ria would be happy for her young boss.


    Alexa follows and looks at the direction Daniel''s mouth was pointing.Sure enough, Ria was standing still like a statue, not moving.From a distance, Ria looks like she''s not even breathing if Alexa didn''t see her blinking eyes, she would thought she''s a mannequin.Alexa decided to play a prank on Ria, she walked towards her and started poking her sides to see if Ria''s ticklish.


    Ria was trying hard not to laugh, but because she''s ticklish, she ends up laughing out loud...


    "Hahaha!Hahaha!Miss Grant, please!Stop!Hahaha!Oh, my God!Please, stop!Miss Grant!!!"Ria begged Alexa to stopped or she might... And It did happen, and she peed in her pants...


    Ria was so embarrassed that she ran towards the bathroom as fast as she could without looking back to the two whose laughing so hard they were almost in tears.


    "You are bad, and you know that!Why did you do that for?What would you have done if she beat the shit out of you?She''s a black belt, you know!You''re pretty lucky that I''m here, or else!.."Daniel tries to scare Alexa.


    "Or else, what?If she''s a black belt, then I''m Green, Blue, and Purple... Hahaha! I have more colors than her.Do you think she could beat me?Hahaha!"Alexa knows that Ria would never do anything to hurt her, Ria would protect her with her life, not beat her to death, she knew that the first time she laid eyes on her.


    Ria was too embarrassed to face Daniel Grant, and if Alexa didn''t look for her and apologize, she probably would have stayed inside the bathroom and never come out."Miss Ria, please!!! Forgive me?I was only playing with you, and I didn''t mean for it to happen.Please!Could we go now?I need youto protect me, you know!"She banters, hoping that Ria would forgive her.


    Ria was still contemplating when they heard Daniel''s voice calling them from the outside.They didn''t have any choice but to go, or they might get scolded by Daniel in return.Ria opened the door wide, "After you!"With a smile on her face, meaning she''s accepting the apology and forgiving Alexa in return.


    "Thank you!"Alexa whispered to Ria as she passed her by on the way out."Coming!"She shouted to her older brother."Let''s go shopping!"


    Three cars were prepared and waiting for them at the entrance of the Private residence.On the first car would be Logan, Lucas, and Ria.The second car is where Alexa and Daniel would ride while Daniel''s detail would be following behind in the last car.


    Everyone was briefed before leaving the White House to give the siblings some privacy.They were to follow inconspicuously.At least Ten or Twenty steps behind, but not too far in case someone tries to hurt them while they were out in the open.It''s a protocol to have a detail wherever Daniel goes, and now that she''s a part of the First Family, she would need one at all time too.


    All was set, and they head out to the City Shopping Center were all the upscale restaurant and shops were located.Daniel plans on taking her out to a fancy restaurant for lunch, after shopping to give her a surprise.Or should we say, Daniel would be in for a big surprise...

 Chapter 56 Shop until you drop!

    The group arrives at the shopping center without delay.They were dropped off right at the front of the mall.First, the Secret Service came out and stood guard by the car, waiting for the sibling to come out.The driver who''s also a secret service came out and opened Daniel''s door first, he then runs towards Alexa''s side, opened the door and waited for her to come out.


    Alexa''s eyes were wide in shock from what she''s experiencing.Never in her entire life would she dare dream of being treated like a princess, but then...


    "Ouch!!!"


    Alexa was about to get out when Daniel stopped her by pinching her arms."Wait, let the Secret Service be prepared before coming out.And also, here...!"He hands Alexa the iPhone that President Grant gave him before he left the Oval Office.


    "What is this?N-no-no!I don''t need your phone, and I don''t need to make a call."Alexa refuses to accept it, thinking it''s Daniel''s phone and was letting her use it to make a phone call.She was pushing it back as hard as she could."By the way, why did you pinch me?That hurts. You know!"Alexa complaint almost in tears from the pain.


    "Hahaha!I was not asking you to make a call. I''m giving this to you as a welcoming git.How''s that?" Daniel was trying to hand it over to her once more, and he made it sound like it''s nothing but a welcoming gift.


    "It''s a welcoming gift?How do you know that I would be needed a phone?Did Mr. President give this to you before we left the White House?"Alexa was hesitating and wanting to accept at the same time, the latter won.She received the iPhone and put it inside her purse.


    "Thank you!I will accept it for now, but I would return it to you when I leave.Is that acceptable to you?If not, then I couldn''t accept it."She told Daniel as she looks at him straight face tear of gratitude about to fall on her face.


    Daniel gave her a brotherly hug first before he ushered her out of the car."Let''s go shopping until we drop! Hahaha!"


    As the sibling got out of the car, many passersby couldn''t help themselves from looking and be curious as to they are?Since Daniel was not one of those people who like the limelight, he doesn''t have much exposure in the media.Therefore, people, in general, would not know him if they see him in person.


    Alexa, on the other hand, is an eye catcher,She''s half American and half Filipino, and she has the looks of a young beauty queen.Good thing that she wore simple blue jeans, long sleeve shirt inside a windbreaker and a hat which covers her long brownish hair.From afar, you could even mistake her for a young boy, with a pretty face.


    Passerby and onlookers thought that Alexa is an Asian idol, while Daniel must be her Manager and the other''s were bodyguards.Therefore, they were able to go to the mall without being bothered by people.They made ways when the bodyguard was blocking the roads.


    Once they were inside the mall, the rest of the Secret Service besides Lucas, Logan, and Ria were more than Twenty feet behind them.The trio followed the siblings from store to store, without purchasing a thing.After what it seems to be a million stores, Alexa finally found what she''s looking for, souvenir shops.


    The excitement on her face was priceless. Daniel couldn''t help himself but be excited as well. Alexa was like a child in a store full of sweets, and she wants to try it all.She grabs one item to another and each one she would check the price tag first then put it back down with a downcast look on her beautiful face.


    "What''s wrong?Couldn''t you find anything you like?It''s alright, and we could go to another store, I''m sure you will find one sooner or later."Daniel was trying to coax Alexa and hoping to see her smile and get excited like before.


    "I''m sorry!Am I making a nuisance of myself?Is not that I didn''t find anything I like. It is just that..."Alexa couldn''t tell her older brother that she couldn''t afford the price of any of the item she likes.She only has so much amount of money with her, and she doesn''t feel right to ask him to buy it for her.


    "Let me guess, it''s too expensive, and you don'' have enough money to pay for it?Am I right?"Daniel asked Alexa a little irritably.


    Alexa couldn''t look at her brother in the eye, and she just stood there kicking an imaginary ball with her right foot while looking elsewhere embarrassed.


    Daniel pulled his younger sister in an embrace and whispered to her."Little Sis.If there''s anything in this store you like, get it.I invited you to go shopping, and it means I''m buying.Whatever the cost, don''t worry, alright!If I can''t afford it, I''m sure Dads name is good enough to get a credit.Hahaha!"


    Alexa felt a lot better after hearing that, and she breathes a sigh of relief, knowing she could get a souvenir for everyone she wants.


    "Let''s to it, then!"She happily got out from Daniels embrace and started picking things for all of her friends and family back in the Philippines."Might as wells get something out of this situation, if for some reason, it turned out that I''m not the First Daughter, then I would have all this as souvenirs."She jokingly told her older brother who''s face suddenly turns sour.


    "Alexa Grant!Don''t even joke in that manner.If you ever say that out loud ever again, let see what happen to you.Hmpt!"Daniel''s a little upset after hearing Alexa''s words.


    He doesn''t even want to think that there are point zero-zero-zero chances that they might not be blood-related.Deep inside of him, he could feel it in his heart that Alexa is his little sister no matter what everyone else says.As his father said, DNA or not, Alexa is for keeps...She''s the First Daughter of the First Family of United States of America, whether they like it or not!

 Chapter 57 The Arrival

    Meanwhile, at Ronald Reagan Washington International Airport, Prince Alexander arrives looking all dashing like a model just walked out from a GQ magazine page.Everyone that he came across couldn''t help wonder who he is, A Celebrity, CEO of some big Empire, or just some second generation heir.However, no one thought of him as a Royalty, even though he''s still at a tender age of twenty-two, the way he holds himself clearly shows that his a Royalty to the bone.


    Prince Alexander walked out of the airport tarmac without a care in the world.People all around were curious and started talking among each other as he passed them by on the way out of the Airport.While onlookers were speculating who he is, he just continued walking while his bodyguards were paving the road like he''s some celebrity.


    "Wow, he''s too good looking for his good, you think he''s a celebrity?"One lady asked her companion as they gawked at him while salivating when he passed them by.


    "I don''t think so, and I would know if he is, you know how I am when it comes to Celebrity gossip, I''m always up to date."The other person replies full of curiosity as he also gawked at Prince Alexander.


    Another couple who was busy with discussion heard the conversation and looked up to check and see who and what they were talking about.One person has an idea who he might be, but not so sure until... A voice rang out from out of nowhere, and everyone turned to see where it came from.


    ==


    Pierre had been waiting for Prince Alexander for a while already. He arrived after a long flight from the Philippines, he''s too tired and now very hungry.He couldn''t think straight any longer; therefore, as soon as he saw Prince Alexander comes out of the tarmac.He hurriedly rushes to his side while shouting."Welcome!Your Highness Prince Alexander!"For everyone to hear, identity divulged for everyone around to hear.


    Mystery solves, everyone that was wondering who he is, now knows his a Prince from some European country.Which one, no one cares.The only thing matters to them are the identity of the person itself, and they all started pointing their cellphone camera to take a picture while speaking among each other.


    Prince Alexander bodyguards were all trying to cover him as he walks so the people could not get a good shot of his face.The man himself could careless, he loves being in the limelight and so used to it that he just continued walking like a supermodel.


    "Oh!He''s a prince. I wonder from which country? No wonder he''s so..."One onlooker couldn''t find the word for whatever it is that she wanted to say about Prince Alexander.


    "Hahaha!Now I know who he is, he''s the notorious playboy Prince of Stonasia.He never dated any girls twice, and always around Celebrities and beauty queens.I wonder what is he doing here?To create havoc to all the women of Washington DC?"The other one informs his companion.


    Prince Alexander and Pierre were passing by as the person spoke, and they both heard it all."What did she just called me? A notorious playboy Prince of Stonasia?Where did that person hears or read that?Grrrr!"Prince Alexander suddenly stopped, turned around, and walked back to where the person that was speaking about him.


    There are two things he couldn''t stand when people call him, one a playboy, and two notorious.And when someone has guts to combine them in one sentence, that''s when he gets pissed off, and that person has to die!


    Pierre was warning Prince Alexander not to say anything that would create hypes in social media.Masses were hard to control once they start gossiping, the person mentioned would be history in a matter of second.Prince Alexander assures Pierre that he would not say anything that they could use against him in the future and continued towards the people that commented about him with determination emitting on his face.


    Prince Alexander was walking toward the expectation looking like the terminator.Once he was right in front of them, he spoke sternly: "Excuse me, do you have a problem with me?Did I offend you or something? If none of it applies to you, then I would suggest for you to restrain yourself from stating a fact that is not verified."He then turned around and left the two with their mouth still wide opened from shock.


    "OMG!!! Did he speak to us? Oh!!! My heart, I''m going to have a heart attack.Ahhh!"One person screamed all excited that the Prince spoke with them, even if only to scold them.


    "Whoa! No wonder he was called the notorious playboy, he''s a badass.I wish we were able to have a picture taken with him, and we could sell it to tabloids."The other person jokingly told his friend as they continued heading towards the gate to check-in with their flight.


    ===


    Prince Alexander wasn''t happy to be called ''notorious and playboy Prince'' at all."Yes, he''s considered a playboy for the way he keeps on changing girlfriends.That''s because he has not found the one for him then, but now that he found the woman for him, he doesn''t like being branded a notorious and playboy Prince'' at all.


    "But It wasn''t my fault that they always fall for me, not like I''m the one chasing them... Hmpt!"He was mumbling as he walks out of the Airport to a limousine waiting to take him to the White House...


    Prince Alexander would be in for a shock when he ''do or not!'' meet the only woman his been chasing al this time...

 Chapter 58 Siblings bonding time

    Alexa and Daniel had so much fun bonding that they don''t know a hurricane is about to touch down at the White House.


    After purchasing souvenirs for everyone that Alexa could think off, she was famished.Unfortunately, she was to shy to ask her older brother if they could get some snack before they head back to the White House.As they were walking Alexa was slowly trying to think of a way to make Daniel aware that she''s hungry."Wow!Look at that...! " She was looking at people lining up to get coffee from Starbucks and drooling at the pastries at the same time.


    This did not miss Daniels'' eyes, and he saw how she''s salivating from looking at all the tasty pastries on displays.His lips twitch a little and curved into a half smile, before asking Alexa. " What do you think of eating out today?I could take you to my favorite restaurant, and it''s just around the corner?"Daniel made it sound so exciting that Alexa''s eyes lit up like a light bulb and grin from ear to ear.


    "You would?Oh, I would love that!I''m feeling a little hungry myself, so..., ''why not,'' sure!Lead the way." Alexa smiled brightly to her brother while all excited that she''s being given a treat.


    Daniel had already asked his assistant to make a reservation to his favorite restaurant while Alexa was busy choosing souvenier for her family and friends back home.


    The restaurant is one of the famous ones in the Capital, and booking must be made a year in advance.Except, for the First Family who has a private room reserved for them to use anytime day or night.


    The Ma?tre d'' was already waiting for them when they arrived. They were ushered straight to their private dining room.Alexa was astounded to see such a surrounding, a place that she couldn''t even dream of seeing in person.


    Her eyes were bulging in awe as they were seated into a luxurious setting, '' hmmm, I need to take a picture of being in a place like this, another one for my scrapbook and also to show Andrea when I go back to the Philippines.''With that thought, she pulled out her battered cellphone and about to take a selfie...When Daniel saw what''s in her hand, his forehead creased almost touching each other.


    "Alexa, where''s the phone I just given to you?Why aren''t you using it?"Daniel asked, curiously.


    "Oh, I forgot about that! Let me see..."She opened her purse and looked for the new iPhone he just had given to her before they went in."Here it is!Hahaha! I forgot about it, sorry...!"She gave him a pitiful look and a sad looking eye. She was asking for forgiveness with a sweet smile.


    What else could a loving brother do, but... "Nothing to forgive; I was just wondering."


    Alexa turned on the iPhone. However, there''s a password, and she doesn''t know what it is.She gave Daniel a questioning look, asking what is to do."It''s your birthday, 6102, try it."


    Alexa input the number and wallah!President Grant and her face suddenly showed up."What is this?How did it get here? " She was stunned for a moment, then realized that it must be President Grant who got the phone for her."Oh, his so sweet!Thank him for me, please!"


    Once all that was settled, Alexa excitedly started to take a selfie from every corner of the private dining room to another.Just before the food arrives, she was able to take a picture with Daniel together, and she was on the moon after that."I''m keeping this as my wallpaper instead, don''t tell him alright!"


    "Why would you want our picture as wallpaper, rather than the one with father?"


    "I have a reason, and I''m not telling.Hahaha!"Alexa jokingly told him, Daniel got the idea, and both started laughing out loud.


    Alexa wanted to use their picture together instead of the one with President Grant, only for one reason.Daniel is a perfect looking man, and she wants all the girls to envy her when she goes back to the Phillippines.If she uses the picture with President Grant, they might think he''s a dirty old man, like she did...


    The sibling had they''re bonding and the day went by so quickly.By the time they got back at the White House, it was late already.Alexa was so tired that, as soon as she made it to her room, she lay down on her bed and fall asleep in a heartbeat.


    When it was time for dinner, Alexa was out cold, and Ria didn''t want to wake her up.Therefore, when they sent someone to fetch Alexa to eat dinner, Ria had to make an excuse and told them that she wasn''t feeling good and took an early night.


    ===


    Prince Alexander was having a cocktail with Daniel, Jane Si, and First Lady Dianne.He was invited to stay for dinner by the First Lady, and he couldn''t refuse.Even though he wanted to leave so bad, he has no choice but to accept, or he would get in trouble from his father when he goes back to Stonasia.


    Jane si was astounded when she saw how handsome Prince Alexander is, for the last year she had seen his pictures in the tabloid with various girls.She couldn''t believe that First Lady Dianne promised to introduce her to him and to hope to hook her up in the long run.She doesn''t mind at all, and if they end up together, she could get used to becoming a princess.


    Unfortunately, Prince Alexander has no interest in meeting her at all, he had been ignoring her the whole time, and Daniel has better luck than her in conversing with Prince Alexander.They had been talking the entire time and ignoring her in return.


    Jane Si was not a happy camper at all, and she''s ready to put an end to it.She got up and about to introduce herself when...Someone suddenly came in and both the man looked at the same time only to...

 Chapter 59 Visiting the Capital

    President Grant came in with a big grin on his face, thinking Alexa would be there and he wanted to introduce her to their guest, Prince Alexander of Stonasia.


    "Hello, everyone!Sorry, for keeping everyone waiting.I had an important meeting, and I couldn''t leave early."He was apologizing for being late, but his eyes were roaming the room searching for his beloved daughter who''s nowhere in sight.When he didn''t see Alexa anywhere, he looked at Daniel with the look, asking where she is?


    Daniel understood what his father was asking, and he just raised his hand and shook his head. ''I don''t know.''


    President Grant didn''t want to alarm First Lady Dianne and Jane Si that he''s only excited because of the thought of seeing his daughter.He went towards his wife and gave her a peck on her cheek."How was your day?"He asked before seating down on the sofa.


    "Fine!Prince Alexander her arrived while you were in the meeting and Daniel was out doing whatever, so... I took him for a tour, and we had a lite snack.Since everyone was out and about and I don''t think the Prince appreciate spending time with the old lady like me, I invited Jane to have dinner with us.Is that alright with you?"First Lady Dianne made it sound that without Jane Si, Prince Alexander would find them boring as a company.


    "If his Highness doesn''t mind, who am I to care."President Grant replied as politically as he can.


    Prince Alexander hears what the President said and turns his attention to them, "I''m sorry!Did you say something, Mr. President?"Prince Alexander acted like he didn''t hear what the President said when in reality, he heard it loud and clear.


    "As I was saying..."President Grant didn''t get to finish what he''s about to say when someone came and inform them that dinner is served.


    "Oh, good!By the way, where''s..."First Lady Dianne stopped President Grant from what he''s about to ask, and he looks at her wondering why?First Lady Dianne whispered to his ear so Prince Alexander would not hear what she was saying."I don''t think it''s the right time for us to introduce her. We have to know for sure if she''s your daughter, remember?"


    President Grant was about to say that she''s his daughter alright!But remembers that he needed to speak to his advisor first, so he bites his tongue and just nodded in agreement.


    "Let''s get going then, and we don''t want the food getting cold."He told them as he was getting up without helping the First Lady."If you''ll Excuse me for a second, I''ll be right back, you all go ahead first."President Grant excused himself and went to Alexa''s room to see what she''s doing.


    When President Grant arrives in Alexa''s room, he was informed by Ria that she''s sound asleep and was tired from the outing they did that day.President Grant accepted it as a fact and left a message for Alexa since he would not be there when she wakes up in the morning.


    The dinner went very quickly; Prince Alexander doesn''t want to spend more time than necessary.Right after the first course, he already made his excuse that his tire and got up to leave.


    "President, First Lady, Daniel, and Miss Si, it was nice meeting you.Thank you for the invite; I will see you on the day of the party."He gave them a quick bow and left in a hurry.


    Prince Alexander was rushing out of the White House like the devil was chasing him.He wanted to get out of there as fast as he can so he can start his search for his darling Alexa Grant.


    ===


    Alexa wakes up the next morning only to find out that the President has to go to Geneva convention.Ria had left a note on her side table informing her.It means she would have to wait for the President to come back before she could find out about the DNA result.


    Alexa was at lost of what to do after finding that out, and she decided to go back to sleep and wait until the President comes back from Geneva, whenever that might be.


    While still laying in bed, she heard someone knocks at the door.She was still half asleep half awake and doesn''t want to get up.Eyes squinting, she hollered to the visitor."Come in!The door is open!"


    A head pops up, and it''s Ria with a big smile plastered on her face."Good morning!Breakfast is ready, and your brother is waiting for you."


    "Thank you!Good morning to you too! Give me a couple of minutes and be out as soon as possible."She excitedly got up and changed her cloth, knowing that her brother came to have breakfast with her just made her morning.


    "I hope the First Lady would not be coming and eat with us."She stated to her brother as soon as she arrives.


    "Well, hello to you too!And yes, It''s a good morning!Don''t worry, Mother and Jane Si will not have breakfast with us.Why don''t you come and sit down so we could start eating."Daniel starts serving her dishes after dishes of delicious food.There were many eggs cooked in different ways, a couple of fried one, poached, over-easy, and scrambled.


    "Which one would you like?" Daniel asked while holding a serving spoon and fork, ready to serve.


    Alexa thought he''s so attentive, and loving every minute of the attention she''s getting."Just give me anything; I will eat whatever you put in my plate."She replied with the sweetest smile in the world.


    Daniel put a couple of over-easy egg, a slice of ham, croissant, and slices of cheese, then hand over the plate to Alexa who''s drooling from all the food on the plate.


    "Wow!This is some spread, I swear!I could never get used to this, no matter how long it takes.This is awesome!"Alexa said her ''grace'' then started eating like there''s no tomorrow.


    Time has passed in deadly silence, then Daniel asks, "what your plans for today?"


    "Hmmm, I''m thinking about doing some sight-seeing, visiting places here and there.Unfortunately, I''m not the type to sit around; I''ll get bored easily. It''s not in my nature."


    "I would love to take you, but today I have to do my duty as the First Family Son so I would have to pass," Daniel said while getting up."Sorry, I have to eat and run, you know! Business matter.Oh, and make sure you visit these places," Daniel named some tourist spots around the Capital, he gave his little sister some brotherly hug, then left to take care of business.


    Alexa continued eating after Daniel left, as she was putting food in her mouth, she got to thinking. " This is a waste of food, while there are millions of children starving in the third world country, here I am wasting food. tsk, tsk, tsk."An Idea came to her and called for Ria to come...


    "Ria, please! call Lucas and Logan, I need them for something.Thank you!"


    Not a minute later, the trio came back and stook still in front of Alexa.


    Logan: "Good morning, Miss Grant!" While greeting her with a stern looking face.


    Lucas: "Good morning, Miss Grant!I hope you had a pleasant sleep.You called for us?"Brightly smiling showing straight white teeth.


    Alexa likes Lucas more than the strict looking Logan.Even though they are identical twins, one could tell who and who from their mannerism.While Logan was always frowning, Lucas always smiling, they are the opposite of each other.


    "Good morning to you too!All three of you!I need your help, and you cannot say no, you understand!"Alexa tries to act tough.


    The trio looks at each other, no one dare replied.It''s like dang if you do, and dang if you don''t.So, they contemplated.


    "Oh, forget it!I don''t need your reply.What I need from three of you is to help me clean this up."She pointed toward the spread of food on the table."When I say clean it up, I don''t mean to take it to the kitchen and throwing it away.What I mean is for three of you to sit down and eat it while I get ready.Understood!That''s an order!"


    Alexa didn''t wait for the three to reply; she just turned around and went to her dressing room to get ready.


    Meanwhile, Logan, Lucas, and Ria just stood there looking at all the food on the table unsure of what to do.When no one makes a move, Ria decided to take it upon herself and lead the way.She pulls out a chair, sat down and started digging in with gusto.It didn''t take long, the twins followed suit and started digging in as well.The trio clears the whole table by the time Alexa came back and ready to go sight-seeing.


    "Good!That''s good, you guys did a splendid job, now... Let''s get out of here and show me the Capital! Hahaha!"Alexa was in full spirit after seeing that the trio listened to her order and ate all the food, not leaving a crumb.


    When Alexa enters her dressing room, she was surprised to see that Ria had prepared one of ''Valentino '' [designer] slim suit for her to wear.''That''s so sweet of her.'' She thought while she leisurely changes into the outfit while looking at herself in the mirror.She likes what she''s seeing after wearing a designer suit, and she seems like a million dollar.


    When she finished inspecting herself, her eyes flew to the stiletto shoe, contemplating if she should give it a try once more. " Well, it''s a good time as any to learn, if I want to become a model someday, I need to start learning how to walk using this type of high heels.


    While she was putting on the shoes, Ria came walking in to see if she needed some help.In time to hear her muttered about learning how to walk on high heels.Fear started showing on Ria''s face when she saw that Alexa was having a problem balancing and about to fall.


    "Miss Grant, are you okay?"Ria asked as she tries to help Alexa steady herself.


    "I''m fine. Let''s go to visit the places that older brother Daniel recommended to me."Alexa holds on to Ria''s arm as they walked out of the dressing room so she won''t trip and fall flat on her face.That would be too embarrassing of a sight to see.

 Chapter 60 Little Birdie

    Before they reach the door, Ria asked for Alexa to hold on for a minute while she informs the Secret Service that would be detailing while Alexa on her excursion.


    "Team one, Team two, Little Birdie ready to fly from the coup,"Ria spoke to a microphone connected into her cap links and waited for the team to reply.


    "Team leader, copy that!Ten-four!"Lucas and Logan reply loud and clear.


    Alexa, who''s listening throughout the whole conversation, thought it was funny how they call her Little Birdie, and She wonders what they usually call her older brother and step-mother.''Big Bird and Lady Crow? Hahaha!'' She was laughing at her thought.Ria looked at Alexa to what''s going on, and when Alexa raised and waved her hand, Ria shakes her head before motioning to her Little Birdie to fly the coup.


    While they were walking out, Alexa couldn''t help but think.She knows that the President probably being called The Eagle since that''s the symbol of The United States of America.But, why would they call her little birdie, and not little chicken or duck? She then started laughing out loud, which startled Ria and gave her a curious glance.


    The Secret Service detail was already standing by waiting for them when they came out.Team 1 driving ahead of Alexa''s car.While Lucas was to lead Team 2 following behind, Logan would be driving the vehicle that Alexa was riding into with Ria seating at the front passenger side.


    While seating at the back seat of the car, Alexa was looking at some pictures she had taken with the new iPhone given to her by her older brother.She felt a twinge of pain in her heart when she remembers what she told Daniel about giving it back if and when the DNA result comes out and she''s not who she is supposed to be; The daughter of President Grant.


    She was in deep thought when she heard Logan spoke, " Were here, Miss Grant."


    Alexa snapped out of daydreaming and prepared herself to get out of the car.


    While Alexa was making herself ready,Logan''s phone started ringing, and when he looks at the number, he realized that it''s her sister Lea.Logan was at lost of what to do, and it was clearly showing on his face.


    Alexa saw it and smile, "go ahead!Answer it, and it looks like it''s an urgent phone call, we could wait."


    "Thank you!"Logan hurriedly answered the call before Alexa changes her mind.


    "Hello, Lea!What''s up?What?You''re in Washington, D.C., right now?"Logan looked at Alexa while listening to what his sister was saying.


    "You want to meet with us?No, we can''t we are currently doing detail, and we are out of the White House." Logan told Lea sadly.


    Alexa heard the one end of the conversation and decided to help out."Logan, is that your family?If you want to, we could meet with them, and we could go sight-seeing afterward."


    Alexa knew that Logan''s sister currently living in the Philippines, and for what she understands his sister has a connection with the famous couple that had gotten married a couple of months ago while she was still there. ''Who was it?'' She thought genuinely while her eyebrow was almost meeting each other.


    Logan wasn''t sure of how to reply, he misses his baby sister, and it''s not every day they come to D.C. for a visit.After contemplating for a second, he decided to accept Alexa''s offer."Thank you! if that''s alright with you, I will let her know now!"


    He then went back to talking to Lea, "Alright!We could meet up, where are you right now?Hmmm, Alright!We are currently at this place, which is not far from the Airport and the Port; we could meet up here and go from there."


    "Oh! I know that place, we were planning to visit that place after meeting with you, it''s okay then... We could meet there and have lunch together afterward.We will see you in a bit!"Lea excitedly informs Logan then hang up so she could tell the gang where they were going.


    ===


    "Miss, Grant, I apologize for the intrusion.It seems we will have company, and it''s my younger sister coming to visit with her fiancee and some friends.The way she sounds, it must be urgent, or she would not have called me while on duty.


    Alexa smiles before replying, "It''s alright!It would be fun to meet with your sister, and I bet she''s a beauty since both you and Lucas are good looking.I also would like to meet her and asked about the couple that got married no long ago.The one with the wedding of history, you know them?"


    Straight face Logan suddenly turns scarlet red from the praised Alexa had given him.


    "Yes, she is!She''s a cowboy too!Yes, I also know the couple. I met them several times, and I grew up with the bride. " Logan said nonchalantly."You would enjoy meeting her, and she''s only a couple of years older than you and Ria."Logan proudly announces while a slight grin showed on his face.


    Ria was stunned that Logan included her in the conversation, he rarely says hello to her when they work together.It''s a first, and she blushed from thinking about it.


    While waiting for Lea and every one with her, Alexa and her entourage went inside the Art Museum to look around.Time went by quickly while she''s browsing around.There were so many exquisite painting and other forms of Arts, and she was so engrossed and amazed at the same time.


    Logan, Lucas, and Ria quietly following Alexa around, when a Rokus started at the door.Lea''s voice could be heard where Alexa was browsing an Art.When she looks, at the direction of the sound, she saw a petite beautiful young woman in her early twenties, flying towards the twins.


    "That''s must be the sister,"Alexa mumbles to herself while watching how the twins were thrilled to see their baby sister Lea who just flew in from the Philippines.Right behind her were three equally good looking specimens and next to them were two women that could pass as identical twins and both so...beautiful.


    Alexa felt a little disheartened after seeing them, and she thought that Logan and Lucas''s family were a middle-class people and she would fit in very well.


    However, after seeing the people that came with Lea, she no longer feels that she''s good enough to meet with them.Especially the tall scary handsome man with equally tall and beautifully elegant...


    "Pregnant woman?!"Alexa exclaims while her eye-bulging in disbelief, she hurriedly put her hand in her mouth as to not make a sound and slowly back away to hide...

 Chapter 61 Meeting a Celebrity in person

    Alexa was backing away, wanting to hide, but luck was not on her side.A voice rang as she was slowly stepping back.


    "Miss, No!!!" The Curator saw that Alexa was going to hit a piece of precious Arts worth thousands of dollars.


    The Curator walked as fast as she could almost running towards Alexa eyes shooting dagger and nostril flaring like a dragon."Do you know how much that piece of art?Do you?"


    Alexa looks were blank, and it clearly showed on her face that she has no idea how much the piece of art cost, and she could care less about the cost since she wasn''t planning on obtaining the item.


    When Alexa didn''t reply and just gave a blank look to the Curator, what comes next was stunned the new arrival after hearing.


    "Would you move, please!Unless you could afford to pay for it if you break it if not, go away!"The Curator sternly told Alexa loud enough for everyone to hear.


    When Alexa didn''t move and didn''t answer either, the Curator was about to grab her and push her away while mumbling something.


    "Stupid Asian, acting all smart by coming to a gallery and brows when she doesn''t even understand plain English!Hmpt."Just as her hand was about to touch Alexa, Ria reached her and stopped her in time.


    "I would not do that if I were you!"Ria angrily grabs her hand and put it behind her back, while one of Ria''s hand was pulling the end of her hair, making her head look up."You don''t know who you''re messing with,"Ria whispered to the Curators ears.


    "Ouch!!!Let go of me!Security, help!!!! Security!"The Curator was screaming at the top of her lungs that got everyone''s attention.Two muscular men started running toward Alexa and Ria.Lucas and Logan''s quick move stopped them in a flash.The two security was face down on the ground by the twins, while Ria was still holding the Curator by her hair and arms behind her back.


    Lea was all excited to see her two brothers in action."OMG!Twins terminators in action!"*Clap, clap, clap!*"Way to go! Big bro...!" She was cheering like she''watching a baseball game.


    "Lea calms down I know your hormones are bussing, but I don''t think it''s right for your brothers to do that,"Ronald warned his fiancee afraid that the brothers would be in trouble for what they did.


    "I know," Lea answered while hugging her fiancee."I just couldn''t help get excited, seeing them in action; that''s all."


    Jeff decided to intervene before the whole situation escalated to something they cannot fix.He walks toward where Logan and Lucas holding down the two security guards of the Gallery.


    "Brother Lucas and Logan, I think you could let them go now.They are the security guards of the Gallery, and they were only doing their job rescuing the Curator."Jeff calmly told the twins hoping it would work.


    "I''m sorry, CEO Go, but we cannot do that.If we let them go, they would go over there and might hurt Miss Grant, and we cannot let them do that!"Logan explained the best he could why they could not let the security guard get up.


    Ann decided to intervene as well, and she walked towards where Ria was still holding the Curator of the Gallery and sweetly spoke to Ria calmly."Excuse me, Miss, I think you can let her go now.I don''t think she would do anything to Miss Grant here."Ann then gave her attention to the Curator, "Right?"


    "Yes, right! I would not dare touch whoever this Miss Grant that your protecting.Just let me go!"The Curator pleadingly asked Ria almost in tears from the pain she feeling due to her hair being pulled and arms behind her back.


    Ria contemplated for a while, and she looked at Alexa''s direction, waiting for the order.Without Alexa''s approval, she would not let go of the Curator no matter who this person was that speaking so calmly with them.


    Alexa was dumbfounded and stunned; she becomes speechless and unable to utter a word.She was shaken to the core of her being when the lady was about to grab and push her.She was still upset when she thinks about what the lady had called here earlier.''Stupid Asian, don''t know English.Hahaha!If that''s what you think, then that''s what I am. hahaha!''


    Alexa decided to play dumb and stupid as the Curator said.She waved her hand in front of her before saying, " Sorry! No English!No, English!"Still waiving her hand up in the air.''Let see about that!'' She smirked while in deep thought of her next move.


    Luck was not on Alexa''s side, for Ann quickly intervene.She turned her attention two the twines and asked."Logan, Lucas, what language do your charge speak?" Ann shouted...


    Logan and Lucas looked at each other unable to comprehend what''s going on.The twins asked Ann in unison."Why?"


    "I Need to know to help her,"Ann shouted back to twins.


    Alexa was getting nervous. She''s going to be found out.''Please! Don''t tell her that we are from the same Country, you guys. She would know how to speak Tagalog.''She keeps on praying that they don''t tell Ann.


    While Ann was waiting for Logan or Lucas to reply, Ria decided to butt in."It''s not important what language she speaks; I could translate for her if she needs it."Ria then turned and looked at Alexa for her order.


    Alexa understood what Ria was doing, she just nodded giving her approval, and Ria let go of the woman.After Ria let go of the woman, she spoke to Alexa in Tagalog.


    "Okay, ka, lang ba!?"[Are you alright?]


    When Ethan, Eva, Ronald, Lea, Jeff, and Ann heard Ria speak Tagalog to Alexa, everyone''s mouth hangs and eyes were widely open looking straight at her.


    "Bakit nakatinging silang lahat sa akin?"[Why does everyone staring at me?"Alexa whispered to Ria as they walk towards the group to join them.


    Ann, who was following behind them, spoke. "Because you don''t look like ''Pinay'' You look like Spanish-American.Got it!"She spoke in English and waiting for Alexa''s reaction.


    "Ah!I see, thank you! " Alexa replied to Ann with the sweetest smile she could conjure.


    "Hahaha!I knew it. You were only acting there.You did understand what she said, and you just played her.Hahaha!"


    "Dang!Busted!" Alexa realized she replied in English."I''m sorry!I just couldn''t help it, after hearing her said that I''m a stupid Asian, I decided to act like one. Hahaha!"Both Ann and Alexa started laughing out loud as they walk toward the group.


    "By the way, my name is Ann, Mrs. Ann Go."She stretches her hand for a handshake.


    "OMG, I never thought in my whole life that I would meet athat i will meet celebrity here."Alexa was fangirling and couldn''t stop grinning from ear to ear.She''s never in her entire life met a real celebrity in person and showing on her beautiful face.


    "Oh, wait, but I''m not a celebrity," Ann answered while looking at Alexa.


    Alexa realized that she hadn''t even introduced herself yet, " by the way, I''m Alexa Grant, nice to meet you, Mrs. Go!" She then took Ann''s hand and started shaking it vigorously still grinning from ear to ear...

 Chapter 62 Its not a Filipino party without Karaoke

    Ann was getting shaken vigorously by Alexa, and she thought it''s funny."Alright!You don''t have to get so excited, and I''m not a celebrity.Yes, I did for a while, but I''m married now, and as you can see, I''m also pregnant.Hahaha!"


    "Oh, I''m sorry! Is just that It''s the first time in my whole life that I was meeting a VIP, and from the Philippines at that.Hahaha!"Alexa trying to calm herself down while shyly pulled her hands away and tuck it behind her back.


    Ann liked Alexa, and she''s younger than her, but, she likes her demeanor."By the way, are you the one that Logan and Lucas were protecting?It means that your someone important to have a bodyguard."Ann asked curiously, but with a pleasant smile plastered on her face to make Alexa feel at ease to speak.


    "Oh!That!I''m a relative of someone important to the country, and I''m here temporarily, and they want to make sure I don''t create trouble for them.Is not that they are protecting me; they wanted to protect the people around me.Hahaha!"Alexa jokingly told Ann, while looking at Ria and the Twins to make sure they heard her and not divulge her true identity.She doesn''t want people to know until she gets the result of the DNA test back in her hand, just in case the conclusion comes and shows that she''s not the First daughter after all.


    The signals between the twins and Ria was seen by Jeff''s eagle eyes and of course Ann who''s very swift in understanding.She didn''t pursue it any longer and accepted the excuse that Alexa had given them.She knows there''s more to it than what she''s telling them and if she doesn''t want them to know, so be it!


    "I think we made enough scene here, how about we all get out of here and go somewhere more private,"Jeff told everyone, in a way more like ordering everyone.


    Everyone agreed and left as nothing had happened.The Curator was still in shock and unable to move from where Ria had let her off, she waited until everyone was gone before she found the courage to contact the authority and report what had happened.She was informed that it would be a while before they could get there if it''s not an emergency.The Curator has no choice but to wait for the police along with the two security guard that came to her rescue.


    ===


    "Did you take care of the matter?"Jeff asked almost a whisper as they were walking out towards their car.


    "Hahaha!I sure did, who do take me for?I''m your brother; after all, don''t you trust me? Everything was gone as nothing happened."Ethan banters while laughing at loud, proud of the deed he has done.


    ===


    When the Police arrived and began taking a statement, curiosity came over to the officer in charges and asked to see the surveillance camera.However, what shocked them was when they started viewing, there was nothing to see.Everything had been erased like it never happened and the Curator was making it up.


    "Miss, are you sure your alright? Based on the surveillance camera, everything was peaceful here, and nothing had happened in the past hour."The officer was looking at her like she''s crazy.


    "N-no-no!It did happen an hour ago, how could that be...!"The Curator was hysterical, screaming at the police officer...


    "Well, I''m sorry to say this, but without evidence, we cannot do anything.The case is closed!"The officer tear-up the page where he had been writing her statement, and throw it away in the garbage bin, then walked off angrily."Tsk, tsk, tsk!Crazy woman!"The officer told his partner as they walked out of ''THE NATIONAL MUSEUM ARTS IN WASHINGTON, DC ''building."If you ever get a call from this place, ever again! Don''t you dare bother me, you understand!"


    "Yes! Sir, I understand!"The other officer replied while scratching his head as they get into their patrol car.


    ===


    Since the Naval Yard wasn''t too far away, everyone decided to go back to the Yacht for a more private conversation and to gather.


    "You all go ahead, we will follow!I only need to make a short call to inform my relative that I''m hanging out with you guys today."Alexa informs Ann and everyone before going toward where the car was parked in front of the Museum.


    Everyone''s eye was following Alexa and Ria as they headed toward the parked car.Lucas and Logan hurriedly followed as not to let their charge be out of their sight."Will follow!You all go ahead!"Logan shouted while running after Alexa and Ria...


    Lucas was leisurely walking and waiving at the same time to the group, "Go ahead, nothing to see here! Hahaha!Will follow in a minute!"He kept on waving to them to go.


    "Let us go!Lucas is right, nothing to see here!She would be coming to hang out with us, so if you have any question, you may ask her later on."Jeff told everyone, including Ann who''s still looking at Alexa get into the black car that looks like has bulletproof windows."Hmmm? I will find out whatever it takes."She mumbles to herself as they walk towards the limousine that was waiting for them.


    While on the way to the yacht, Jeff couldn''t hold himself and asked Ann what''s Alexa''s identity?"Did she tell you who she is?You know, her relationship with the first family? " His face was full of curiosity.


    Ann looked at him first before replying, "no, she didn''t say, I''m sure will soon find out."Was all Ann replies


    Jeff has a feeling his wife is eating vinegar, and he decided to test the water." You know, she reminds me off you when we first met.I''m sure guys are lining up to be her boyfriend if she doesn''t have one yet.Don''t you think so?"He asked, mischievously.


    Ann looked at her husband seriously and stared at him without answering, after a moment... she turns her head and looked out on the window without saying a word.


    Jeff knew, she''s jealous of Alexa, he then pulled his wife and gave her a resounding kiss, "but, she would never be as beautiful as you while pregnant. Hahaha!Sweetheart, I was only teasing you!I couldn''t care less, who she is, and no!She''s not as beautiful as you. Alright!


    "For your information, I am not jealous of her.I was only thinking of something, that''s why I did not reply to you, alright!Alexa seems to be a lovely girl and very down to earth.If she''s the President, daughter, then I think she''s a child from another woman."Ann''s voice was full of concern, and Jeff knew why...- it''s because of her own experience being treated like a step-child was the hardest.


    Jeff doesn''t like seeing his wife upset or unhappy."Let''s not worry about it, alright!How about this, since the whole gang is here, why not make the day out of it and let us have a party.We could do karaoke and have a singing competition, for sure you will come out a winner.Hahaha!"


    Jeff''s idea was not bad; Ann likes it and had put a smile on her face, all worries for Alexa gone.Her face is now looking all bright and happy once again, wide eyes with a grin on her face, and Jeff''s loving every moment as he stares at his beautiful wife full of love.


    Everything was decided, they will have a Filipino party at the yacht, and what''s a Filipino party without karaoke... "That''s sound good, and I like that!"Ann put her two hands on Jeff''s handsome face, pulls him towards her and give him the sweetest kiss in the whole world...

 Chapter 63 No can do, a hurricane is on the way.

    Alexa had to make sure that it''s alright for her to hang out with her new friends.She like Ann, she so beautiful and sophisticated and she wants to befriend her hoping that if it turns out that she''s not President Grant''s daughter, she might be able to get some help from Ann.''She''s pregnant now and would probably need a nanny in the future, I could apply for the position.''Alexa was thinking while she is waiting for Daniel to pick up the call.


    "Hello, is this Daniel Grant?" Alexa asked when a man answered the phone, but it doesn''t sound like Daniel at all.


    "Mr. Grant had to step out for a minute, may I take a message."The man''s voice was raspy with a hint of sexiness, and a European accent and Alexa felt a chill in her bone.


    ''Whoa! That''s some voice, is sweet like honey I could listen days and night, hmmm...'' -The hair on her arms raised and she got goosebumps,- ''I wonder who it? She was in deep thought that she forgot about him waiting for her reply.


    "Miss!Hello! Miss, I said... would like to leave a message?"The man asked once more with the same raspy voice and accent.But the sweetness was gone, and Alexa suddenly came back to earth.


    Alexa was about to respond when she heard Daniel''s voice in the background."I''m sorry. It took me a while, it''s my mother wanting to know if you would like to have lunch with us?"Daniel was informing his guest while asking at the same time.


    "You have a call!" The man handed Daniel the phone and got up to give him privacy."I need to use the men''s room; I''ll be back."Alexa heard the man with the sexy voice, telling Daniel.


    "Hello! Daniel, speaking! How can I help you?"Daniel curiously asked not knowing it''s Alexa at the other end of the line.


    "Brother!It''s me, Alexa! Hahaha!Just in case you already forgotten."She banters while laughter was in her voice."I call to ask if it''s alright for me to hang out with people I just met? "Alexa wasn''t sure he would agree for the way she words it, so she hurriedly and corrected herself."The twins family came to visit from the Philippines, and I met them just now, they invited me to hang out with them, is that alright?Please!"Alexa made herself sound pathetic to ensure he agrees.


    Daniel contemplated and couldn''t reply right away. He''s thinking if he should agree or not? "Hmmm, I don''t know! I don''t..."


    Alexa interrupted him right away,"Brother... Please!!!Pretty please! I''m really homesick right now and being around my ''Kababayan'' [came from the same country] would help lessen it, please!"


    What else could Daniel say after hearing that, even though it wasn''t that long since she arrived, he already loved his little sister and he worries for her safety being around people he doesn''t know.


    "I''ll tell you what, why don''t you give me the address where you all going to be hanging out.Once I finish my duty, I will come and fetch you.Alright!"Daniel insisted that he have the address first before hanging up


    As soon as Daniel finished speaking with the person on the other line, Prince Alexander came back in,to continue their discussion."Is she someone important in your life?Do you want to cut short this meeting? I''m okay with it.I, too, have some matter to attend, that''s rather important in my life if you know what I mean.


    Daniel looked at Prince Alexander straight on his face while thinking if he should let him know who he was talking to over the phone or lie and make him believe that Alexa is his woman and not his sister.


    Latter won, "Yes, she''s someone significant to me, and I''m worried that she might be hanging around with the wrong crowd.So, if you don''t mind, we should cut short here and do our own thing."Daniel suggested to Prince Alexander as he was getting ready to leave.


    Prince Alexander also got up and preparing to leave when a knock on the door came."Mr. Grant, First Lady Dianne wanted me to inform you that she has fundraising to go to and for you entertained his Highness, Prince Alexander."Daniel''s bodyguard informs him.


    ''Oh, sh*t!What am I to now?If I let him leave and don''t accompany him, I would never hear the end of it, but I need to see these people that my little sister would be hanging around with.'' Daniel was thinking of how to handle his dilemma.Suddenly he thought of something, and a bright smile procured on his handsome face.


    "Price Alexander, if it''s not that urgent this thing that you have to do, how about accompanying me to meet this special person in my life.She''s invited to have lunch with them and hang out, why don''t we crash the party and join the fun.What do you say?"


    The excitement was visible on Daniel''s face, and Prince Alexander could see it from the corner of his eyes.


    "Hmmm, what I needed to do is not a matter of life and death, but it''s equally important to me.However, I wouldn''t mind meeting your very special person, so..."


    ===


    Washington DC Naval Yard:


    Jeff and Ann arrive ahead of everyone at the dock.What they saw stunned both of them, they couldn''t believe their eyes of what they''re seeing.The pier was filled with reporters, and it seems they were waiting for them to arrive.Both looked at each other questioning what to do?


    "This is not good, not good at all!If they see you, they would know that you''re pregnant.I don''t care.What about you?"Jeff asked Ann, who''s quietly thinking of a way to get on board the vessel without people seeing them.


    "I don''t care either, but what I''m afraid of would be our visitor.What if she''s someone''s daughter and would be in the social media, what happened then?I think we better-informed everyone to hold off; first, we need to get rid of all the reporter first, then we all could go on board afterward."Ann suggested to Jeff trying to help.Jeff agreed, and they contact everyone to let them know what to expect to happen...


    When Lea heard that they would have to wait until they clear the area before they could go on board the 500 ft yacht, she got upset."Why of all the days, they have to do this to me?It''s not fair...Why don''t we all go shopping while we''re waiting?Who''s in?"...


    Everyone agrees since they have nowhere to go since the yacht was being seized by the reported, not knowing they would be meeting a hurricane...In the process.

 Chapter 64 Look whos here?

    The venue had changed while they were waiting for the reporters to clear out. Since they couldn''t go there yet, Lea had an idea and suggested that they go shopping. Everyone agreed and decided to go shopping at the nearest International Mall, where all the high-end stores were located. Lea was thrilled to the maximum. She already planned on going shopping after meeting her brothers, and now she did not have to wait any longer.


    Lea loved shopping almost as much as Eva; therefore, both ladies were grinning from ear to ear as they got ready to go. Unfortunately, Ronald and Ethan were called to rescue Ann and Jeff, so they had no choice but to leave the girls in the care of the twins along with Alexa and Ria.


    Alexa was not fully acquainted with Eva and Lea yet so; they didn''t have the chance to be adequately introduced when they were at the gallery. Lucas took the honors in doing a short introduction.


    "Miss Grant, I would like to introduce my baby sister, Lea. And the beautiful young lady here is my sister''s friend who I never met before." He shyly pointed to Eva while his face was turning all red.


    "Oh, I''m sorry! We forgot to introduce ourselves. Like my brother said, I''m Lea, the baby sister and this is my talent and client; soon to become very famous in Asia. Hahaha! Eva, meet Miss Grant." Lea continued the introduction for her brother.


    Alexa extended her hand to Eva, who she thought was around the same age as herself. "Nice, to meet you! I hope you can give me your autograph later, so when you become famous, I could brag about it to my friends. Hahaha!" Alexa said while smiling happily to meet an aspiring actress from the Philippines.


    "Oh, I''m not going to be famous! But, I''m more than happy to give you autograph later, since you''re the first person who has ever asked me. Hahaha!" Eva happily accepted Alexa''s handshake.


    Alexa found out later on that Eva was actually not much older than she was;Lea as well. They instantly became friends and chatted like they had known each other their whole lives. The twins and Ria were happy to see that Alexa had found new friends, even though they would be leaving to return to the Philippines, she found a friend nonetheless.


    The International mall was the biggest one in the whole of Washington D.C. Celebrities and personalities from all over the world always came to this place to shop. Therefore, it was not new to see rows and rows of limousines and expensive cars in the parking lot.


    Team 1 of Alexa''s detail had arrived ahead of them and cleared out the area where the group would be entering from. Once they entered the shopping mall, Alexa''s eyes lit up like 10,000 lumen light bulbs. Brand named products were everywhere; it was totally overwhelming just to browse through the whole place.


    "Whoa! I love this place, my gosh, I could stay here and window shop all day. Hahaha!" She excitedly exclaimed.


    Lea thought she was so adorable and innocent. She couldn''t help herself and asked Alexa a personal question. "Alexa, if you don''t mind me asking, how long have you been living here in the USA? Just curious, you don''t have to answer if you don''t want to." Lea''s face was showing kindness and fondness to the young girl.


    "Oh, I don''t mind at all! Is not like it''s a big secret. Hahaha! I arrived here last week, and this is the first time I have been here, that is why I''m acting like this. Am I embarrassing you guys?" She looked around towards Eva, Lucas, Logan, and Ria''s reactions to see if they were embarrassed so that she could adjust herself and act like high society citizens like Lea and Eva. That was not a big deal to her anyway because she liked to be who she was and not someone else.


    Eva replied with a big smile on her face. "Oh, No! Not at all, have fun, and enjoy yourself. This is my first time being here as well, and it''s overwhelming, don''t you think so?" She directly asked Lea and indirectly asked Alexa.


    "Yes! We don''t mind at all. Do what you must, if you want to goo-goo and gaa-gaa, it''s your prerogative. Lea interjected, feeling bad for asking such a stupid question.


    However, Ria didn''t like the way Lea had worded it, and her protective instincts kicked in then she gave Lea a meaningful look. [More like a murderous look] If her glance could kill, Lea would have died right on the spot already. Lea was pretty lucky that her two older brothers were there or Ria would have given her a piece of her mind. Instead, Ria stood there and waited for whatever Alexa would do in the process.


    The twins saw the looks that Ria gave to Lea and pulled their sister aside to speak with her about how she spoke. She made it sound that Alexa was too ignorant when she said, "goo-goo and gaa-gaa." Ria took it the wrong way and was ready to protect her charges at all cost. It did not matter if Lea was related to the twins; Alexa always came first to her.


    Alexa was not ignorant nor unfeeling. Her feelings did get hurt when Lea said those words, but she had never been short minded and simply let it go. It was the political way of understanding one''s friend: never pay attention to the words that are spoken, but instead, pay attention to the action at hand. She figured that that was how Alexa talked to her friends, and if she said those to her, it meant she was considered a friend. And that was good enough for her.


    "So! Where do we start? I want to be able to check out all the stores. Who knows; this might be my only chance of being here, I might as well enjoy it to the fullest." Alexa happily told everyone, while sadness was showing in her eyes as she spoke.


    Eva saw the gloom that enveloped Alexa''s face when she spoke, and she wondered why? However, she didn''t have the guts to ask, so she did the next thing she knew, she grabbed Alexa''s arm and ushered her towards the Louie Vuitton showroom to start shopping. "Let''s go spend some of my hard earn money! " She then turned around and winked at Ria who was watching the whole thing without saying a word.


    Ria liked Eva and gave her half a smile as approval and followed them as they went inside the LV showroom hand in hand...


    Alexa and Eva were chatting happily as they walked around the showroom. Ria was following closely behind them, making sure that her charge was protected the whole time. Lea was busy checking out a limited edition purse that just came out when someone grabs the bag from her hand.


    Excuse me! I don''t think this purse suits you!" The person told Lea arrogantly.


    Lea turned around to look at who snatched the purse out of her hand while cursing, "What the heck? I''m still looking at that purse, give it back... Bitch!" What she saw in front of her stunned her and made her speechless afterward. ''Why, oh, why? Of all the people she would meet, why did it have to be this spoiled brat? Ethan shouldn''t have let her drown that day in Hawaii.'' Lea thought while looking at Eva''s direction to see if she was looking at them so that she could warn her.


    Unfortunately, it was too late. Alexa and Eva were already right in front of them with concerned looks on their faces while the twins and Ria were right behind Alexa standing like statues ready to protect her if anything happened.


    Eva was the first one to speak, "Lea, what''s going on? Everything alright?"


    Jane Si, heard Eva''s concerned voice asking questions. She then turned around ready to give her a piece of her mind, but instead her attention diverted to Alexa.


    "Well, well, well! Look who we have here. If it''s not the..."

 Chapter 65 The air had been contaminated.

    Jane Si was about to say that Alexa was the bastard daughter of President Grant but Ria was quick to move right next to her and warn her not to spout anything stupid, or she would face the consequences.


    "Miss Si, if I were you, I would keep my mouth shut or else..." Ria whispered to Jane Si sternly while looking at her straight in the face. Logan and Lucas seconded the motion that Ria said when both nodded to Jane Si also giving her a warning. She understood clearly without them uttering a word.


    Jane Si was going to say something else, but Alexa had come over and greeted her with respect. "Hello, Miss Si! Nice to see you again!" Was all Alexa said, nothing more then, she turned her attention to Lea who still had smoke coming out of her nostrils.


    "What happened? We heard you on the other side of the room, is everything alright?" Alexa asked with endearment while trying her best to comfort Lea. Eva also came over showing full concern for Lea, while giving Jane Si a murderous look.


    It suddenly dawned unto Jane Si that she knew these people, at first she wasn''t sure, but after seeing Eva face to face, she knew for sure who they were. "Well, hello! It''s you guys, don''t you all remember me? We met in Hawaii, remember?" Jane Si was trying to be friendly now.


    Unfortunately, she did not leave them a good impression when they first met, especially Eva. Therefore, she did not get a welcoming reply when she tried to be friendly.


    "Of course, we remember you! Who wouldn''t remember a bitch like you!" Lea straight up told Jane Si without batting an eye.


    Jane Si''s eyes widened when she heard what Lea had called her. Face all smoking red from anger then; she lashed out on Lea. "Who are you calling a bitch? You better watch what you say. I could sue you for that! Grrr!" Jane Si was coming towards Lea and ready to have a cat fight.


    "Oh, so you want a fight? Let''s have it, come on... come... So I could give you what you deserve, hussy!" Lea was ready and waiting to fight with her. Her hands all formed up into a fist, ready to make a punching bag out of her.


    Lucas and Logan quickly went in the middle of the two and tried their best to stop them from going at it with each other. However, the two were beyond control already. Jane Si went for Lea while Lea was waiting for her and got a hold of her hair in a flash. The twins were in between the two tigresses doing their best to take them apart. However, the two were beyond stopping already. They were kicking and trying to reach each other.


    Luckily, there was no other customer inside the showroom but them. Team 1 did a great job on clearing the area before Alexa arrived; without them knowing what they did. Therefore, only the sales associates were around to witnessed the commotion.


    Ria was pretty quick in warning the sales associates not to take any pictures nor divulge to anyone what they have seen, or they would be out of the job before they know it. The sales associates and the Manager knew better and only stayed at the far end of the showroom, waiting for the commotion to die down.


    After what seemed to be an eternity, the two finally calmed down long enough for Lucas and Logan to separate them from each other. Eva and Alexa breathe a sigh of relief once the two were separated.


    Eva and Alexa quickly went to Lea to make sure she was alright, while Jane Si''s Assistant was on the phone talking to her Manager hysterically. "Yes! Please, come right now! Miss Si was accosted by hooligans while shopping. We are inside the showroom of Louie Vuitton and this person..." The assistant wasn''t able to finish what she was saying. Her phone was snatch from her hand and thrown to the ground by Jane Si herself.


    "Are you an idiot or what? What did you call my Manager for? Ahhh! I swear, I can''t understand why you''re still my assistant when you can''t do anything right. Why don''t you go back to where you came from and stop being a nuisance!" Jane Si was screaming from the top of her lungs, reprimanding her assistant.


    The assistant was so embarrassed after what Jane Si did that tears were flowing down her face. She was unable to look in the direction of the people around. When she was about to make an excuse for what she did, Jane Si continued in a high tone of voice loud enough for everyone to her. "What are you still doing here? Leave! I don''t want to see your ugly face! Leave!!!" Jane Si hysterically yelled at her assistant.


    That was all the assistant needed to hear. It was the last string that was holding her patience; it had finally broken. She dropped all of the bags she had been carrying for Jane Si, right in front of her feet, then walked off without looking back. Jane Si realized what she just did and called out for the assistant. "Where are you going? Come back here! Hey you! I''m talking to you. Come back!!!!" She shouted, but the assistant just ignored her and continued walking out the door.


    "Hahaha!"


    "Hahaha!"


    "Hahaha!"


    "Hahaha!"


    Lea, Eva, Alexa, and Ria all were laughing out loud. They couldn''t hold it any longer after seeing the assistant walking out on Jane Si.


    "She got what she deserved. She is such a bitch! Every time she comes here, I just want to hide at the back and wait until she leaves. She''s something else." The Manager of the showroom told her employee who was trying her best not to laugh out loud.


    "Let''s all get out of here, the air here has been contaminated, and I can hardly breathe." Lea bantered as they got ready to leave...

 Chapter 66 Where Are You?

    The show was over, but it was far from over with Jane Si. She couldn''t accept the fact that she was almost beaten to a pulp by Lea while Logan and Lucas didn''t do anything to prevent it from happening.


    The group was ready to take their leave when Jane Si started again. She turned her attention to Lucas, Logan, and Ria then shouted at them, "You, three!" She was pointing at Logan, Lucas, and Ria. "This is not over yet, wait until I tell the Aunty Dianne about this. You didn''t even try to protect me when someone was trying to harm me in front of all of you." She was shouting at them as she was threatening them.


    Alexa, who was trying to be inconspicuous and not get involved, had had enough of Jane Si''s attitude. ''Who that hell does she think she is? Why would my bodyguard need to protect her? When did my detail become hers, huh?'' She thought while she went towards Jane Si.


    "Miss Si, may I speak with you privately, please?" She asked kindly but a little sternly to ensure Jane knew she was dead serious.


    Jane Si looked at Alexa up and down and was about to say something when Alexa grabbed her arm and pulled her aside to a corner.


    While glaring at Jane Si, Alexa then gave her a piece of her mind...


    "Look here, missy! We need to get something straight here. Just in case you have forgotten, those guys are my bodyguards and not yours. Therefore, they are not obligated to protect you even if someone was trying to murder you, do you understand that? If you think they did wrong by not being able to stop my friend..." Alexa emphasized the word "friend" very clear for Jane Si to understand. "...Then complain to me and don''t go telling tattle tales to my dearest step-mother which will not do you any good at all. You got that?" Alexa''s eyes were burning with fire as she put Jane Si in her place before returning to her friends who are all curious as to what she said for Jane Si to stand still looking like a dejected child.


    "Let''s get out of here," Lea said.


    "The air suddenly became polluted, and now I have an issue breathing. Hahaha!" Alexa told everyone as he led them all out of Louie Vuitton''s showroom...


    ===


    Alexa''s phone started ringing as they were walking out of the showroom. She quickly looked at the number to see who could it be. It was her big brother, Daniel. ''Oh, shit! He''s probably looking for me at the dockside.'' She thought, unable to answer the phone for she didn''t know what to say...


    Ria saw the worried look on Alexa''s face while looking at the screen of her phone. She figured that it must be Mr. Grant. Either the older one or, the younger one but for sure it''s one of the male Grants.


    Ria moved closer to Alexa to be able to see which Grant was on the phone to make her hesitate to answer. She saw it was the younger one so; she felt much more at ease, "You want me to take that call? If you don''t know what to say, I could tell him you''re not available. What do you say?" Ria was trying to give her a way out.


    "Nah! I should take it. He''s probably at the docks right now waiting for us, let me take this call first. Alright!" Alexa then went to find a more discreet area to make the call. She did not want Lea and Eva hearing her conversation with her brother.


    Daniel Grant was getting irritated when Alexa didn''t pick up his call so when his phone started ringing, and he saw that it was Alexa calling back, he quickly answered the call. "Where the hell are you???" He asked, shouting...


    Prince Alex, who was seating on the other side of the back seat of the car, looked at Daniel with his brow, almost touching each other. ''Wow! Possessive, this girl must be something for him to act this way.'' He thought while looking at the way Daniel was acting.


    Alexa told Daniel everything that had happened, including the catfight that Jane Si had with Lea. She also told him about what Jane Si was going to do and how she had stopped her from the little tattle tale that she was planning on doing in front of the First Lady Dianne.


    "Hahaha! Good for you! I''m proud of you, never let that brat walk all over you. You know I love you and would do anything for you! Just let me know if she bothers you again, and I will straighten that girl''s attitude. Now, be good and get your behind over here, I want to meet these so-called new friends of yours." Daniel Grant hung up the phone with a big grin on his face.


    "That must be your girl on the phone just now? The smile on your face says it all." Prince Alex Jokingly told Daniel.


    "Yes, she is! The love of my life, the only girl in my life... Hahaha! You would know why when you meet her later. She''s on her way here. I can''t wait to introduce her to you." Daniel said while grinning from ear to ear.


    "Hmmm! Now you were making me curious as to what kind of girl this one is. Are you sure you want to introduce her to me? Arent, you afraid that I might take her away from you? Hahaha!"


    Daniel gave Prince Alex a look while thinking of what he had just said. ''Why not, I wouldn''t mind having a prince as a brother in law.'' But of course, he didn''t tell him that, instead. "We shall see! Let us see what happens when she meets you, alright?" That''s all Daniel Grant said to Prince Alexander while they sat and wait for Alexa to arrive.

 Chapter 67 Missing You Once Again

    Ronald and Ethan did an excellent job by getting rid of all the spectators at the dockside. By the time Prince Alex and Daniel Grant arrived, the coast was clear. However, when they came, Jeff''s elite bodyguards were all standing guard by the yacht and wouldn''t let anyone near it. It did not matter who it was.


    When Daniel sent one of his secret services agents to speak with the bodyguard to inform them who they were, the secret service was turned away saying they did not care that he is the son of the President of United States Of America and the other one is a Prince of Stonasia. The order was that no one was allowed to get near the yacht, no matter who it was.


    The secret service had no choice but to go back and relay the message to Daniel Grant and Prince Alexander. Daniel had no choice either but to call Alexa to inform her that they had arrived and to his surprise, Alexa was not at the yacht but actually out shopping.


    Daniel and Prince Alexander had no alternative but to sit and wait for Alexa to arrive. While they were waiting, the two chatted to pass the time.


    "So, you haven''t told me yet why you are the one attending mother''s birthday party, instead of the Queen of Stonasia?" Daniel asked casually.


    "Oh, that? Do you want the truth or the politically correct reply? Hahaha!" Prince Alexander was trying to make a joke.


    "Give me the real reason, and I don''t care either way. Could it be that your mother doesn''t like my mother? Hahaha! I wouldn''t blame her; I sometimes find it hard to like her even when she''s the one that gave birth to me. Hahaha!"


    Prince Alex liked Daniel''s attitude. For the son of the President of the United States of America, he was quite humble, down to earth and was easy to get along with. ''I wouldn''t mind having him as a friend and a buddy.'' He thought while listening to Daniel talk about his life growing up in the family of a politician.


    Time was going slowly, and Prince Alex was getting bored. Just as he was about to ask when this girl of Daniel''s was arriving, his phone rang, and it was Pierre calling to give him news about the search for Alexa. He excused himself and stepped outside the car to take the call. He didn''t want Daniel to know he was there searching for a woman.


    "Speak! You better have a piece of good news, it''s been a couple of days, and you haven''t given me anything worth listening to." Prince Alexander was angrily scolding his assistant.


    "I do have a piece of good news, and my Intel located her. However, it''s a little hard to know for sure that it''s her, so I''m going there to check now. I only called to inform you of the news." Pierre excitedly told Prince Alexander.


    "Where are you right now? Come and get me, I''m at the Naval Yards right now. I want to go with you in case it is her, and I need to end this once and for all." After giving the order to Pierre, Prince Alex hung up and went to inform Daniel that he needed to leave for an important meeting.


    Daniel didn''t stop Prince Alex from leaving and figured that he would meet Alexa anyway at his mother''s birthday party. "Go ahead, if it''s that important, I will introduce my girl to you next time. Perhaps at my mother''s birthday party, she would be there for sure."


    Pierre arrived not long after then Prince Alex, and he left in a hurry without delay. Just as Prince Alex''s car was exiting the Naval Yards, Alexa''s car was entering. Therefore, the two had once again missed each other...


    ===


    Meanwhile, at the White House, Lady Lucy Le Grand arrived with Ramon in tow, looking all disheartened. He was not interested in meeting this Jane Si his mother was trying to matchmake him with. His heart had always belonged to Alexa since they were children; the only reason he didn''t keep in touch with her was that he always felt that he was not good looking enough for her.


    However, he had worked hard to make himself look good, many of the women he came in contact with, though he was a good catch and would die trying to get his attention. Unfortunately, his eyes could only see one woman, and that was Alexa Grant, the love of his life, his first and last love... That was also the only reason he went along with his mother to come to this gathering in the hopes that he would run across Alexa.


    While Ramon was drowning in his sorrow, he had no idea that the person his heart had been longing for was not far away, their paths would soon cross, and that would be when the real heartache would start...


    First Lady Dianne was in her heaven when she saw how good looking Ramon Le Grand was. She figured that If Prince Alex continued to ignore Jane Si, she still had Ramon as an alternative. First, Lady Dianne was hatching all kinds of plans to make sure that Jane Si would be able to catch either one of the men. She also planned on making sure that Alexa would not have a chance to attend her Birthday party if she could help it...


    "Lady Lucy, how are you?" First Lady Dianne, gave her best friend a tight welcoming embrace. Face full of smiles. After a brief hug, she turned her attention to Ramon who could care less about what was happening around him.


    "This must be your son. I could tell just from looking at him. What a handsome young man, indeed!"


    "Good day, First Lady! I am Ramon Le Grand, nice to meet you!" He extended his hand for a handshake.


    First Lady Dianne accepted his handshake while looking him over. "Your mother told me that you''re still single and have no girlfriend. I have someone that I would like to introduce to you, and I''m sure you would like her. She''s a celebrity and a supermodel. You two would look great together."


    Ramon only smiled as an answer, in his mind, he was thinking. ''Only in your dreams, will you match-make me to this person. There''s no way in hell I would give up finding my Alexa, my future wife.''


    "Come, come... Let''s sit. Tell me, how was your trip?" First Lady Dianne happily ushered them to the private parlor...All kinds of things running around in her mind as she looked at Ramon following along.


    Just as the trio was about to sit down, Jane Si came running with tears flowing down her beautiful face, making herself as pitiful as she could.


    "Aunty!!! Huh, huh, huh, You have to get revenge for me, huh, huh, huh! That girl Alexa Grant has caused trouble for me..." Jane Si told First Lady Dianne with tears flowing down her face.


    Ramon, who was uninterested in the person who just came running, suddenly look up when he heard Alexa''s name. "Excuse me! Did you say, Alexa Grant?"


    Jane Si looked at the person who had just spoken. In one glance, she realized that he was one excellent looking specimen, with that her facial features suddenly changing to a smiling one, she tried to be provocative. "What is it to you?"


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    [I posted this after I had uploaded the update, therefore, does not affect the amount of SS for this chapter.]


    Note from the Author:


    A note to all my readers, I love you all. I thank you for your support. I know that my way of writing is understandable and straightforward compared to many books here in WN.


    True! That I could enhance the wording and write it like everyone else is doing here at WN, but that''s not me. I want my readers to enjoy what I''m writing without those fancy words that you have to look up in the dictionary each time when you''re unsure what it is. [if you even bother] in most case scenarios, you the readers would keep on going without bothering to understand. Where''s the fun in that?...


    I don''t like to write by the book, and I want to write like how we speak and think like we are communicating with each other through the story. I hope you all forgive me for that.


    Thank you!

 Chapter 68 The Older Brother

    Hearing Alexa''s name changed Ramon''s demeanor in a flash. The one person that he had been longing to see, even just for a moment, he would be satisfied.The same person that had been haunting his thoughts day in and day out for the past weeks. It took him more than a decade to have the guts to express his feelings finally, only for her to vanish into thin air.


    ===


    Alexa''s group arrived at the Naval yards without delay, and as soon as Daniel saw the car, he quickly got out of his car and rushed to scold her for being late. Prince Alex had just left, but he wanted to introduce the two of them to each other.


    "What took you so long? I had someone with me that I wanted you to meet badly.Nevertheless, we need to go back to the White House now. Father is arriving and wants to have a meeting with the whole family. Grandma would be there, too, and you would love her for sure." Daniel was speaking without taking a breather as he was very excited.


    "I''m sorry! The traffic was ridiculous. We drove here as fast as we could, didn''t we?" She turned her attention to Ria for backup.


    "Yes, Sir! We only needed to be careful while driving. We are not above the law, you know!I don''t want to get a speeding ticket." Logan speaks up in Alexa''s defense.


    "Nevermind that, we need to get going ASAP.Father is probably already at the White House now and waiting for us."Daniel helped Alexa out of the car to ride with him in his.


    Alexa was disappointed that she needed to go back to the White House already; she didn''t even have a chance to get to know her new found friend."Let me just say goodbye to them, alright?"She told Daniel with sadness in her voice, which started cracking like she was about to cry.


    Lea and Eva were already out of their car and waiting for Alexa to go up to the yacht.When they saw Alexa having a conversation with a good looking young man, they couldn''t help but wonder who he was.


    "Lea, Eva, I''m sorry, but my relative just came to fetch me.It seems that there''s an essential matter we need to attend to and we have to go back to the White House.How about we exchange our contact details and keep in touch?When I go back to the Philippines, can I... like, give you guys a call?"


    Alexa was disheartened that she didn''t get the chance to get to know them at all and the disappointment showed on her face.


    "Sure!Why not? You don''t even have to wait until you go back. You can call us anytime. How about adding us to your social media and we could chat there? What do you say?"Eva happily informed Alexa.


    Lea also liked Alexa and did not mind having her as a friend.She took out one of her business cards and handed it to Alexa.


    "Here!This is my business card. If you ever decide to go to showbiz, or need a manager, give me a call.I could use a talent like you.Right now, I''m only managing Eva here, and she still has a long way to go..."She gave Eva a meaningful look before she started laughing out loud.


    "You are so mean!I hate you!"Eva pouted her lips and glared at Lea before lightly smacking her arm.


    "Ouch!I was only playing with you, alright? But you are a newbie and still need a lot of coaching to get to the level of my number one talent, Ann Wen!Hahaha!"


    "Hmph! I know that!You don''t need to remind me of Cousin Ann''s qualifications.She''s the best at everything she does, that''s why she was so lucky to snatch the number 1 bachelor in the Philippines.Hahaha!"Eva shyly commented.


    "Well, she did snatch the number, but you also snatched the number 2.So, what are you complaining about?"Lea pinched Eva''s side playfully.


    Alexa was in awe, watching the two banter with each other.It reminded her of her cousin Andrea back in the Philippines.She needed to get this thing straightened out. Once she knew for sure that President Grant was and is her biological father, she would ask him to bring Grandma Santos and her Cousin Andrea to America.


    "Ladies, I''m sorry to interrupt, but we need to get going. Can you please wrap it up?"Daniel jokingly told them, coming from behind Alexa and putting his arms around her protectively.


    Alexa wasn''t sure how she would introduce Daniel to Eva and Lea; she looked at Daniel for guidance.However, she had worried for naught as Daniel had already introduced himself to the two girls.


    "Hello!I''m sorry for being so rude to interrupt you ladies. My name is Daniel Grant, and I''m her older brother."He informed them without hesitation that he was Alexa''s dearest older brother.


    "Nice to meet you, Mr. Grant!"Both ladies greeted him in unison with half a smile plastered on their faces.


    Lea, being thick-skinned, took the opportunity and asked Daniel if he could arrange for them to tour the White House."My two brothers told me that to get a tour at the White House we need to arrange it with some higher up politicians like a Senator of our State or something. "


    "I figured that you are as high as it could get; second to the President of the Country, right?Since you live at the White House."Lea finished it up by battering Daniel like a turkey ready to be put inside the oven for Thanksgiving.


    Daniel thought that Lea was cute and funny. And she was the little sister of the twins."It shouldn''t be a problem. Just let Logan or Lucas know when you want to come, and Alexa and I would personally give you a tour."He happily informed them before taking Alexa back to the White House...

 Chapter 69 Carbon Copy of her Mother

    Meanwhile, at the White House:


    "Nothing!I just heard you mentioned a name Alexa Grant and A childhood friend of mine back in the Philippines, and her name is also Alexa Grant."Ramon replied nonchalantly.


    Jane Si and First Lady Dianne looked at each other without saying a word.Both were thinking the same thing.''Could Alexa be the same person Ramon was talking about?She''s from the Philippines and how many people in the whole world would have the same name?Hmmm!''Jane Si was giving First Lady a meaningful glance.


    ''This is a coincidence, and they would need to look into this matter more deeply. ''Jane Si and First Lady Dianne were speaking with their mind as they looked at each other.


    Lady Lucy Le Grand was stunned to hear Alexa''s name as well, and she looked at how her son''s face turned brightly after hearing the girls name.She couldn''t help herself worry if this is the same girl.''She needs to do something, or First Lady Dianne would not be happy with Ramon being infatuatedto this girl.''


    "Why don''t we forget about Alexa and let''s discuss your impending birthday party.What are you planning on wearing on your birthday?Lady Lucy Le Grand quickly changed the subject to First Lady Dianne''s favorite item.Clothing...


    Once First Lady Dianne hears the subject of clothing, she forgot Alexa and Jane Si''s grievance.They happily started talking about designer this, a designer that...


    Jane Si has no choice but to sit down and join the conversation while trying her best to flirt with Ramon and to get his attention.


    However, Ramon''s mind is now far-far away. He''s in deep thought of how he could excuse himself and see if he could get a glance of this person Alexa Grant.Deep inside of him, he could feel to his bone that this person and his Alexa is the same person, and he needed to find that out asap.


    What he couldn''t conjure at the moment and wondering is what is her relationship with the First Family is?''Grant!''Could it be that the President is her biological father?No, way!''With that thought, his facial feature suddenly turned somber once again.''If that''s the case, then she''s a lot further for me to reach now. What am I going to do?''"Ahhh" He exclaimed loud enough for the three ladies to hear and wonders why?


    Ramon realizes that he exclaimed a little too loud, with his sad looking face, he apologized and asked if he could go out in the garden and get some fresh air while they''re chatting.


    "Sure! Go ahead!We will be a while, and I''m sure you don''t want to listen to us ladies speak about fashion. Hahaha!"First Lady Dianne said while pointing to the direction of the private garden of the First Family."Better yet, why don''t Jane here accompany you, she''s familiar with the outlet of the White House, she basically grew up here."She followed up with a kind gesture.


    Ramon was going to decline, but he thought of how First Lady might get upset if he does. "If it''s alright with Miss Si, I would love too, and I would be delighted to have her company and give me a tour."He replied with a half smile on his face showing his dimples on both of his cheeks.


    Jane Si was in the moon once she heard him say, he would be delighted for her to accompany him.She quickly got up and tucked her arms with Ramon, "Let''s go!I''ll show you where Aunties beautiful and rare orchids."The two walked out hand in hand, leaving the two old ladies grinning from ear to ear.Both were thinking the same thing. "That''s it. We might have a wedding by the end of the year."First, Lady Dianne told Lady Lucy Le Grand proudly.


    Not a minute that Jane Si and Ramon left for the tour of the Garden, Alexa and Daniel Grant came in.They politely greeted Lady Lucy Le Grand without really paying attention to her, and then both went to give First Lady Dianne a lite embrace and kiss on her cheek.


    "Hmmm!''Was all the greeting they received from the First Lady. Before turning her attention back to Lady Lucy.First, Lady wonders what''s wrong with Lady Lucy. She''s paled and dead white while looking at Alexa."Are you alright, Lady Lucy?


    Lady Lucy Le Grand was staring at Alexa like she sees a ghost.Alexa looks just like her deceased mother, ''how could that be?''She couldn''t believe what she''s seeing, and she had to rub her eyes a couple of time to make sure.''Unbelievable!''She thought while she''s still staring at Alexa.


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    Flashback:18 years before,


    First, Lady Dianne and Lady Lucy were attending the same college, and they were the two most beautiful girl on the campus.Dianne Kent at that time was engaged to be married to Sean Grant who''s an aspiring politician.It''s a family arrangement for the two to marry, and Sean Grant was not happy about the whole set up.


    He tried so hard to break up the engagement. However, the family was adamant that for political reason, he needed to marry Dianne Kent.Dianne Kent had fallen in love with Sean Grant since childhood, for her there was not another man.Either Sean Grant or no one, she even tried to kill herself when she found out that he wanted to cancel the engagement.


    Lady Lucy had found out the reason why Sean Grant wanted to cancel the engagement.One night while she attended a fashion show in NYC, she accidentally saw him with Alexa''s deceased mother, Chrissy Chen-Wen, an aspiring model from the Philippines.She took a picture of the couple and send it right away to Dianne who''s, in turn, went on a rampage and flew to NYC to confront Chrissy.[The rest of the story would be for another chapter later on]


    ===


    Daniel broke the silence by asking his mother a question."Is father back yet?How about grandma, is she here already?"


    Before the First Lady able to reply to her son, someone had come in, and they all had to look to see who it is...

 Chapter 70 Taking Over the White House

    The President came in with his mother Elaine Grant by his side, and his face became lively once he saw his daughter Alexa."You''re here!How was your day?Did you have fun, sight-seeing?"He frantically asked Alexa without even saying hello to First Lady Dianne and Lady Lucy Le Grand.


    "Ahem! Ahem! Excuse me. She''s not the only person here, you know?You could at least say hello to us first before you give all your attention to her."First Lady Dianne protested to President Grant while giving Alexa a deadly look that could exterminate in an instance.


    "Oh,I''m sorry!Hello, Lady Le Grand, and hello to you as well, is that good enough?"He then turned his concentration back to Alexa."Good that you are here now, Mother here doesn''t have to wait to meet you.Right mother?"President Grant proudly ushered Alexa next to Elaine Grant.


    "Mother, I want you to meet Alexa, she''s the one I''ve been telling you.What do you think?Isn''t she a beauty?Doesn''t she remind you of yourself when you were younger?"


    Grandmother Grant smiled at President Grant''s demeanor.He''s behaving like a child who just accepted a bag of treat and very enthusiastic about the treasure he discovered insides.She pulled him closer, "Hush!Your upsetting someone with your action.Keep it down, your too obvious."She murmured to President Grant.


    Grandmother Grant, reach out for Alexa and took hold of her two hands that are cold as ice."Come here and let me take a look at you!My eyesight is not that well, with old age, you know."She humorously told Alexa to make her feel at ease to come closer.


    Alexa shyly complies and scoot over closer to grandma Grant until she was face to face.With a calm behavior, she approached the old lady."Hello, Mrs. Grant, I''m Alexa, nice to meet you!"


    "What did you call me?Hmmm, it appears I will have to show you some manner. "She taunted Alexa who began to back away, flustered and frightened of the old lady due to her last remark.


    "I''m sorry!"Alexa mutters as she retreats away, she almost stepped on Daniel''s toes.


    " Whoops! Be careful little sister, you almost stepped on my big toe with a spike your wearing, hahaha!" Daniel told Alexa while he was holding her back from going backward.


    Alexa embarrassingly turned around and looked where her foot almost landed."Oh, my bad!I''m so sorry!"


    "Hahaha!What''s wrong with you, sweetheart?You seem to be out of yourself today?"President Grant kindly asked Alexa who''s unable to look up and continued looking down on her foot.


    Grandmother Grant proceeded towards Alexa and held her hands once more, "Grandchild, come here. I was not serious when I said that it was a joke.Alright!"She then stroked Alexa''s hand to reassure her.


    Alexa felt much better after understanding Grandma Grant words of encouragement, and she gave her a lite embrace, "Thank you, Grandma!"She whispered to the old lady then back away as fast as could.


    Lady Lucy Le Grand was observing everything that''s occurring right before her eyes, and she could recognize how President Grant worship the ground Alexa walks on, and she began thinking.


    ''It might not be a bad idea for this girl to hook up with Ramon, I could profit from it in the longspun.''There''s no doubt in Lady Lucy Le Grand mind that Alexa is President Grant''s daughter, but then she has to be careful in front of her best friend, she could not afford to offend her in return.


    While First Lady Dianne was fuming and fill with jealousy towards Alexa,Lady Lucy Le Grand was in deep thought.She''s hoping that Ramon would come back right at that moment.She couldn''t wait to see what kind of reaction Alexa would have if and she set her eyes on her son.She wanted to see if there are any sparks at all?


    "Excuse me?Are you all just going to stand there or sit down so we could all join the fun."First Lady Dianne said sarcastically followed with a sneer.She couldn''t stand it that first her husband, then her son, now her mother-in-law all infatuated with Alexa.She needs to do something quickly or Alexa would run her out of White House before she knows it.


    President Grant, Grandmother Grant, and Daniel Grant didn''t like the First Lady''s tone of voice, and all looked at her with contempt.


    "Why don''t we all sit down so we could chat comfortably."Grandmother Grant ordered before seating herself.President Grant sat next to the First Lady, while Daniel Grant sat next to his grandmother.Alexa was about to take a seat next to Daniel when the door sprung opened, and Jane Si entered, followed by Ramon...


    What happened next was unexpected. Everyone''s eyes widened, mouth wide opened and hanging...

 Chapter 71 Ism Sticking to You Like Super Glue

    "Oh, my God!!!" Alexa exclaimed out loud that startled everyone. "Ramon!!!! What the hell are you doing here? Oh, my God!!! Hahaha! I can''t believe that I''m looking at you right now." Instead of sitting down like she was about to, Alexa quickly ran towards him like the devil was chasing her. Her face was glowing with a beautiful smile sitting on it. She reached Ramon, who was still in shock and stunned from seeing her, in only a few strides.


    While still grinning from ear to ear, Alexa hugged the ''stunned'' Ramon and grabbed his face with both hands and started kissing the dimples in both of his cheeks. "Hahaha! Oh...I''m sooo...happy to see you! Hahaha!"


    The happiness that Alexa was feeling were nowhere near how Ramon was feeling at the moment. However, due to respect and afraid to offend the First Lady of the House, he held off and just stood there and didn''t do anything at all.


    "Alexa, Alexa" Ramon tried his best to get Alexa to calm down. She was making a fool of herself in front of everyone, especially Jane Si and Ramon did not want that. "Alexa! Please, stop! You''re embarrassing yourself, you understand?" He murmured to Alexa, making sure that no one heard his words of warning.


    Everyone had their mouths wide open, and eyes were bulging from the socket due to the shock they received. All their attention was on Alexa and Ramon. They were stunned when Alexa bolted so fast after seeing Ramon and suddenly rained him with kisses on his face.


    Daniel was the first one to get his senses back and got up and pulled his sister away from Ramon. "Alexa... Sweetheart! " He pulled to his side first before telling her, "Look!" With sadness in his voice.


    Alexa realized what she was doing and froze. She couldn''t believe herself that due to her excitement of seeing Ramon, she forgot that they had company. She slowly turned around to see everyone''s reaction while sheepishly, "I''m sorry! I got carried away and...and... she couldn''t find the words, so she just continued apologizing. "Ahhh, I''m sorry! I''m shameless, and I forgot that... that..." Alexa covered her face with her two hands so she could hide her embarrassment from everyone and started sobbing.


    Daniel embraced his younger sister and let her sob on his shoulder while doing his best to comfort her. "It''s alright honey, no harm done. We know you''re just excited to see your ''FRIEND'' right?" Daniel emphasized the word ''FRIEND'' for everyone to hear loud and clear.


    President Grant was shooting daggers at Ramon who was still standing still rooted to the ground unable to move from the shock he just received.


    Grandmother Grant decided to intervene as well and said a few comforting words to Alexa, "It''s alright sweetheart, come and sit here next to Nana, I understand, I would have done the same thing in your situation." ''Whatever that might be.'' She thought to herself.


    When Alexa heard the comforting words that Grandmother Grant spoke, she stopped sobbing and let Daniel guide her toward the old lady and sat down.


    "Hahaha! That was some welcome! And who might you be that got our Alexa so excited? Come! Come! Come and join the party!" He was speaking to Ramon in a joking manner, but deep in his mind, President Grant was thinking differently. ''You better not be a boyfriend of some kind or you will not get out of here alive.''


    Ramon felt much better after hearing the President speak and addressed him directly. He finally found his footing and walked towards everyone, straight face full of determination. As he was slowly made his way towards the group, Ramon was in deep thought of how to conquer everyone with his charm, but most especially the President.


    ''Now that I found her, I will make sure that I''m no longer a sticky note in her life but a super glue! I will stick to you, Alexa! Like a super glue! Just watch!'' Ramon''s two dimples started sinking deeper into his face because of what he was thinking about, and this was not overlooked by the First Lady Dianne and Jane Si.


    First Lady Dianne summoned Jane Si to sit right next to her, while Ramon sat next to his mother. The atmosphere was so tense that no one seemed to be breathing...


    No one spoke for a while, and President Grant continued staring at Ramon while tapping his finger at the side of the sofa. Daniel was still holding his younger sister''s hand to comfort her while he continued whispering some comforting words. Grandmother Grant kept on patting Alexa''s legs to help ease her tension.


    Lady Lucy Le Grand, First Lady Dianne, and Jane Si kept on giving each other knowing looks. They were all speaking with their eyes without uttering a word. While Ramon sat quietly, waiting for the final judgment from President Grant himself.


    *Ahem! Ahem!* President Grant cleared his throat as he was about to start speaking... When suddenly Ria Flora came to announce that there was a guest at the visitors'' area waiting to meet with Miss Alexa Grant...


    Alexa, who was quietly sitting with her head down, looked up with curiosity showing in her eyes. "Huh? Who could it be? I don''t know anyone?"... Alexa was looking at everyone and trying to explain that she was not expecting anyone.


    "Ha! I knew it, ''like the mother, like daughter. Alexa, tell us how many boyfriends do you have? Did you announce to all of them that you are now living at the White House, is that why they''re all flocking like a crow?" First, Lady Dianne couldn''t help herself and sarcastically ask with a sneer.


    President Grant face turned bright red from what the First Ladies commented, "Watch your tongue, Dianne!" He told her while glaring at her.


    "Mother!!!" Daniel exclaimed loudly.


    "Tsk, tsk, tsk, you just had to dig a dipper hole for you to buried yourself, didn''t you?" Grandmother Grant told First Lady Dianne straight up without batting her old eyes.


    Jane Si liked it that the First Family were having an issue due to Alexa''s arrival. She just sat quietly, acting all prim and proper, without saying a word. ''Go on ahead, kill each other for the sake of that bastard, let see what happens in the end.'' She thought with half a smile plastered on her face.


    Alexa was unsure of what to do; she looked at her older brother, then to her father for guidance.


    "Go ahead, go see who it is and come back.Will be here waiting."


    "Thank you, Grandmother Grant."She gave the old lady a slight hug and left to check who could be the person that wanted to meet with her...

 Chapter 72 Mr. Boyfriend

    Alexa left after excusing herself from everyone to see who it is that came looking for her.Ria who''s waiting patiently for Alexa has a grim look on her face as soon as she saw that Alexa''s eyes were puffy and red.


    "What happened?Are you alright?That girl, isn''t it?She tattled tell on you, and you got scolded by the President?"Ria asked full of concern for her charge.


    "No, it wasn''t that, It''s something else, I actually made a fool of myself.It''s a long story, and I''ll tell you another time.Sigh!"Alexa made a big sigh. She made it sound like the whole world is crumbling down on her as she continued walking towards the visitor''s section.


    Ria didn''t push the issue any longer. She knows that in due time, Alexa would tell her if she thinks it the right time.For the meantime, she would just stay by her side and do her best to guide her as President Grant tasked her to do.


    Lucas and Logan saw how sad looking Alexa was when she walked out of the parlor.However, what could they do, their task is to guard her and nothing more.All they could do was to follow her along the corridor as she drags her feet all the way to the visitor''s section.


    The visitor sections have a two-way mirror where they could see the person on the other side, but they could not see them.Therefore, Ann was able to take a look at the person that wanted to see her before actually meeting the person.


    When they arrived, the person wanting to meet with her was busy looking at something on her cellphone. Therefore, they could not see her face at all.


    "Do you know who it is?"Ria asked curiously, scanning the appearance of the lady inside the visitor room.


    "Hmmm, she kind of look familiar, but I couldn''t think of where I had met her before.I know it got to be in the Philippines, but where?"Alexa kept on trying to locate from her memory, she''s now curious as to why this person would be looking for her, and at the White House at that.


    Alexa and Ria busy looking at the visitor while Logan and Lucas who''s standing right behind the two girls were also curious as who the person was.Suddenly she raised her head, and Alexa had a full view of her, and it dawned to her who the person was. ''It''s Ms. Garcia, in person!''"OMG!I knew here. She''s a VIP!"Alexa exclaims and quickly opened the door to welcome her guest.


    "Ms. Garcia!How are you? Oh, my God!What are you doing here?How did you know I''m here? This is a surprise!"Alexa rushed to the lady in question and quickly gave her a tight embrace to welcome her!"This is unbelievable, and I''m amazed!"She muttered while still hugging the older lady tightly.


    "Alright!Enough, you''re suffocating me!Let me breathe Alexa!"Ms. Garcia told Alexa with a loud voice, trying to breathe.


    "Oh, I''m sorry!I got too excited and didn''t realize that I''m trying to kill you in return.Hahaha!"Alexa joke to Ms. Garcia, feeling embarrassed with what she has done.


    "Hahaha!No, harm done my child!Come, let me look at you!Not bad, not bad at all.You cleaned up pretty well, this is a good sign, and I like it!"Ms. Garcia twirled Alexa around and look at her from head to toe with a bright smile on her face.


    "Did you know what I had to go through to be able to get in to see you?Why didn''t you tell me that you have such a connection?I was given ten degrees and had to provide so many credentials just to be able to get this far. Hahaha!"Ms. Garcia jokingly informs Alexa.


    "Oh, I''m sorry!It''s protocol, you know!Even I have to go through the same thing. Hahaha!"Alexa joke back, and both started laughing out loud.


    Alexa wonders if she could bring Ms. Garcia inside to meet everyone, she got up and asked Ria quietly."Do you think I could?" She asked whispering, barely audible.She doesn''t'' want Ms. Garcia overhearing her question.


    "Ms. Grant, to reply to your question.You must ask them permission before letting anyone enter the threshold of the First Family.The procedure, and you must abide by that, you understand!"Ria explained to Alexa straight face.


    Alexa knew that already, she just thought to ask Ria to see if she might be able to bring Ms. Garcia to her quarters without having to introduce to everyone at the parlor.Especially the First Lady Dianne, Lady Lucy Le Grand, and Jane Si.I guess no way out of it, and she has to go and ask for permission first.


    Alexa excused herself to Ms. Grant and quickly went back to the parlor to seek permission from the President.However, when she arrives at the entrance of the room, all the courage that she built up went away.She stands still rooted in the ground, unable to speak a word.


    First Lady Dianne saw Alexa right away and couldn''t wait to ridicule her."Are you just going to stand there or you''re going to bring your friend and introduce to us?What, we are not good enough to meet your friend, is that what it is?"She followed up with a sneer.


    "Thank you!I''ll be right back, that exactly the reason I came back.It was to ask for permission to bring my friend.Hahaha!"Alexa quickly made a 180-degree u-turn and left as fast as she came without waiting for a response from the First Lady.


    "Hahaha!She got you on that one, she was hesitating how she was going to ask, but you just gave her permission without knowing who that person might be.Hahaha!Serves you, right!"Grandmother Grant banter to the First Lady.


    The room suddenly got quiet when Alexa returned with Ms. Garcia looking all happy and proud.


    Alexa guided Ms. Garcia inside the room."Everyone, I would like to introduce to you my mentor and Manager, Ms. Garcia...- Ms. Garcia, I want you to meet..."Alexa introduces everyone one by one.She started with the President, all the way down to Ramon who''s seating quietly at the corner sofa.


    When Ramon heard that Alexa introduces him to Ms. Garcia, he got up and greeted Ms. Garcia back.


    "How do you do, Ms. Garcia!"Ramon got up to properly greet her.


    Ms. Garcia eyes widen when she saw Ramon."Ramon,so that''s your name!How are you, Mr. Boyfriend!"She mischievously told Ramon.


    "MR. BOYFRIEND!!!"President Grant and Daniel Grant both said it in unison...

 Chapter 73 Making Plan for the Future

    Ms. Garcia was very fast in clarifying herself once she heard the outrage from the President and Daniel. She walked further;closer to where President Grant was sitting and introduced herself.


    "Good day, Mr. President! I am


    Ms. Garcia," She extended her right hand for a handshake while her left hand had her business card ready to hand it over to the President. "This is my credential, and who I said Iam. As you can see, I am a talent manager for a beauty pageant, and Alexa here is my talent." She pointed towards Alexa with a kind smile plastered on her face. "As she is my talent, I am here to pick her up so she can start her training immediately." She followed up nonchalantly.


    President Grant accepted her card and handed it over to Daniel to read while he continued assessing Ms. Garcia with a blank look on his face. Daniel Grant checked the business card then made a quick phone call which afterward, he nodded to his father, indicating she was who she said she was indeed.


    "Ms. Garcia, why don''t you have a sit so we can discuss this further? At the moment, as you can see, we have a company, and we are about to have dinner. Why don''t you join us if you have the time?" Was all President Grant said to Ms. Garcia, which marked the end of the discussion at that moment.


    Ms. Garcia knew better than to push the matter any further. She simply accepted by finding a seat next to Grandmother Grant. After greeting the old lady, she sat down elegantly and very professionally. Once seated, she then scanned the surrounding and greeted everyone else by nodding and giving a half smile.


    Jane Si, who had been seating very prim and proper acting all high and mighty, could not hold herself when she heard that Ms. Garcia was a talent manager for a beauty contest. She conjured that smile she usually used when she wanted something from someone before speaking directly to Ms. Garcia.


    "Excuse me, Ms. Garcia. Did I hear it correct that you''re a talent manager for a beauty contest?"


    Ms. Garcia looked at the young lady who had spoken, assessed her before responding. "And who are you might be?" She asked with one eyebrow raised as if she suspected a hidden meaning to her question.


    The First Lady interjected, "You don''t know her? And you''re supposed to be a talent manager for a beauty contest? Where do you scout your talent''s? In a gutter? Hah!" She sarcastically and directly insulted Ms. Garcia right in front of everyone, then continued with what she was saying.


    "My niece here is one of the top international models and a celebrity. Have you not heard ofJane Si? She has been a star for a decade now. She has endorsed various brand names product and been in many commercials. How could you not have recognized her?" First Lady Dianne exclaimed.


    Jane Si loved the way First Lady Dianne spoke proudly of her achievements. This way, she didn''t have to do it herself, making her more arrogant in front of everyone. She needed to maintain her pure and innocent image to the end in case they wanted to compare her and Alexa Grant in the future.


    Ms. Grant didn''t like the way the First Lady degraded her and spoke down on her. However, she knew how to play politics, and she did not get this far in her career for nothing. She put half a smile on her face and turned her attention fully to Jane Si as if she was assessing her full value.


    Jane Si sat up with her back straight, elegant posture and a beautiful pout on her lips. On top of that, she was tall and already a supermodel. "The truth of the matter is no! I have never heard nor seen her, not in my circle anyway." Was all Ms. Garcia said and turned around to give her attention to Grandmother Grant, who had been trying to get her attention.


    "Yes, Ma''am! What was it you were saying? I''m sorry that I didn''t catch it." Ms. Garcia apologized wholeheartedly.


    Grandmother Grant looking straight to Ms. Garcia''s, "What are you planning to do with Alexa?"


    Ms. Garcia was stunned by the question. She could see the concern in the old woman''s face as she mentioned Alexa''s name. "I''m sorry. I cannot give you the full details now, but we can discuss it later in a more private setting. But let me also assure you that it is for her future. Alexa has a very bright future ahead of her." She said it calmly. Her eyes were filled with excitement for the future with Alexa.


    "Hmmm! Alright! We will talk later. We will see about this beauty contest you''re talking about..."


    Alexa, who was sitting in between her older brother and grandmother, quietly absorbing everything that was happening around her, smiled mildly. She listened to how the elite spoke with one another and how they interact. There were still so many things she needed to learn, and she hoped that Ms. Garcia would teach her everything she knew.


    Therefore, no matter what happened, she needed to make sure that President Grant let her go with Ms. Garcia. She needed to plan for her future, and Ms. Garcia was her ticket to achieving her longtime dream of becoming a beauty queen... No matter what it took!


    ===


    Meanwhile, inside the Penthouse at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Prince Alex was blowing fire from his nose and ready to murder Pierre for the wrong information they had received. It had been almost a week since they arrived in Washington D.C. and they were running out of time. In a couple of days, it would be the First Lady Dianne''s birthday coming up, and he would be going back home after the party.


    "Ahhh!" Prince Alexander screamed out loud out of frustration while throwing the glass of hard liquor he was holding towards the wall which shattered it into pieces, before squatting down on the floor and slumping to the ground...


    "ALEXA GRANT!!! WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU???" Prince Alex shouted out his frustration for the whole world to hear... Not knowing that the same person he had been searching for the entire time was right under his nose.


    Pierre was standing in the far corner of the room, watching his boss lose control. For the first time in Prince Alex''s life, he found someone that moved his playboy heart. However, in a flash, she vanished into thin air.


    ''Maybe we are not meant to be. Maybe I should just let it go and get on with this silly princely life of mine.'' He thought to himself. ''Give me a break already. I am so tired. I''m bushed, and I could use a love life myself, after all, I am human too.'' Pierre thought to himself as he watched his boss slump to the floor, defeated...

 Chapter 74 Preparing For The Future

    While Prince Alexander was suffocating in his grief, a call from the Queen of Stonasia came.Pierre immediately picks up the call, "Hello, your Majesty, this is Pierre.Your Highness is currently indisposed and would be available shortly."


    "Understood, but have him call me as soon as he''s concluded whatever it that keeping him busy.I have an urgent message for him, and it can''t wait.You understand?!"The Queen hangs up as soon as she delivered her request to Pierre.


    Pierre glanced at the area where Prince Alexander was still collapsed into the ground with his two hands shielding his face, and once in a while would rake his hair.Then start trembling as if his sobbing.


    Pierre decided to give his boss some times and decided to hang out at the bar below the hotel.He quietly sneaked out and closed the door without Prince Alexander knowing he had stepped out.


    On the way to the bar, Pierre runs across with Ms. Garcia at the lobby of the hotel.Pierre thought what a coincidence to see her in Washington D.C.and walked towards her.


    "Good Evening, Madam!How are you?What a coincidence to meet you here."Pierre greeted Ms. Garcia respectfully.


    Ms. Garcia was startled and looked at Pierre from head to toe before stopping on his face."And who are you? "She asked him in a stern and calm demeanor.


    "Please, accept my apology!I don''t mean any disrespect, My name is Pierre, and I''m the Assistant of the person that Miss Alexa Grant was having an issue back in the Philippines."He explained as calmly as he could.


    It dawned to Ms. Garcia who Pierre was talking about, the good looking man that was trying to abuse Alexa, the pervert... "Hmmm, I''m sorry, but I don''t recall the incident your talking about.If you''ll excuse me, I have matters to attend to."She then turned around and walked towards the elevator.


    "Madam, Madam!Please!Give me a moment of your time!I just have a few questions, and I implore you to give me a moment of your time!"Pierre was implored with a panicked look on his face.''This lady was his last hope, maybe she has an idea where Alexa is, and probably with her right now.He cannot let her get away no matter what the consequences.''Pierre was thinking while waiting for Ms. Garcia''s reply.


    ''I wonder what''s he wanted?Could it be about Alexa?Is his pervert boss still interested in Alexa?Well, no matter what, I cannot divulge where she''s at, and I need to make sure these people do not find out either.I need to get rid of this person and call Alexa as soon as possible.''"I''ll give five minutes, and starts now!"Ms. Garcia''s voice was a little intimidating, but Pierre is not easily afraid.


    "I''ll get straight to the point then.My boss seems to have fallen for Miss Alexa, and he''s losing his mind right now looking for her.She vanished in the thin air.Last we know, she''s here in Washington D.C., and you are also here.So, what I want to know is... "


    "Mr. Pierre, if you were going to ask if she''s with me or if I know where she is?The answer is no!And lastly, even if I do!I would never tell you or your pervert employer.You understand!" Just in time for the elevator to open, and Ms. Garcia quickly went and punched all the button to misguide Pierre of her floor number.


    Pierre stood still viewing the numbers in front on the top of the elevator, he needed to know which floor it would stop and he could try and see if maybe... just maybe the missing Miss Grant would suddenly show up.He wishes and prays anyway for the sanity of his Highness Prince Alexander.


    ===


    Alexa was already laying down on her bed and getting ready to sleep when her phone started blinking.She took a peek at the number to see who could be calling her.There are only a few people who know her name, and The number was unknown to her, Alexa ignored the number and declined the call.


    She was about to close her eyes when her phone beeps, meaning she received a message from whoever the caller was.Alexa doesn''t have much choice but to check who it is, or what it is.It was a voice mail from the caller.


    [ Alexa dear, when you hear this message, call me immediately, it''s urgent!]It was Ms. Garcia''s voice.


    Alexa quickly got up and dialed Ms. Garcia''s number."Hello!Yes, it''s me, Ms. Garcia!You said it''s urgent, what is it?"She was anxious now if she doesn''t find out; She won''t be able to go to sleep.


    Ms. Garcia relays the detail of her encounter with Pierre and how he looks anxious to find her whereabouts.She also reminds her to asks the President or Daniel to do something about her pieces of information that was easy to obtain with the right connection.


    "Thank you!Ms. Garcia, I''ll make sure that they do something about that, I''m afraid these people were after me because I had beat him up and wanted to get an act of revenge from me."Alexa concluded.


    Alexa remembers she wanted to ask Ms. Garcia a question."Ms. Garcia, before we hang up, I have a question if you got a minute?"


    "Sure!speak, what is your question?"


    "How did you know that I''m at the White House?Not many people know where I went, actually, there was only one."Alexa asked curiously.


    Ms. Garcia hesitated for a moment if she should tell Alexa the truth or lie, "It was the investigator that found you and took you back here to meet your father.He''s a friend of mine, and I was at his office asking to help me locate you, and the rest is history."


    "Hahaha!What a small world we live in, the person that found me is a friend of yours, you hire him to be fine me, and here we are.Hahaha!That''s funny, funny indeed!" Alexa looked at the time on her cellphone and saw that it was late already.


    "Well, I''m going to bed now, it''s late, and I need to get up early tomorrow.Ms. Garcia, don''t worry about that pervert, I don''t care who he is, he would not be able to get near me, now or in the future, Alright!Good night!"


    Alexa hangs up the phone without a care in the world.Whoever that perverted man is, he would not be able to enter the White House, so she''s safe and sound...[At least that''s what she thought]She then, closed her eyes and went into a deep slumber...


    The next day, Ms. Garcia was back at the White House.However, this time, she has an appointment with President Grant to discuss Alexa''s future...


    However, when Ms. Garcia arrives at the Oval Office for her appointment, she diverted to what it looks like a meeting room.When the Assistant Aid of President Grant opened the door of the meeting room, Ms. Garcia was stunned to see at least twenty older men and women seated, waiting for the President to arrive.


    Ms. Garcia greeted everyone and was ushered to seat nearby where the President would be seating.


    After scanning the whole room, she realized that she recognized most of the person in there, they are the President''s Advisors.Ms. Grant is now curious as to why she''s there as well.


    However, she would need to wait for the President to arrive, she''s sure they would let her know then.


    A couple of minutes later, President Grant comes and the meeting has begun.The topic of discussion... "Alexa Grant''s and her future."

 Chapter 75 Preparing For The Future

    Everyone stood up when President Grant entered the room.Simultaneously, every one of the people inside the meeting room greeted him.


    "Good morning, Mr. President!"


    Instead of seating right away, President Grant stood still and addressed every one of them.


    "Good morning, ladies and gentlemen! Thank you for coming, I asked all of you here today for one reason only, and that''s to give me a piece of sound advice in regards to an extraordinary person in my life. "President Grant stopped for a moment and looked around the room if everyone was paying attention.


    Once he verifies that everyone is listening to him and he has their full attention, he continued with his speech.


    " What I want to ask all of you is very important to me and my Presidency, therefore, please think carefully about what you would advise me to do.It will have an effect on our future candidacy for a second term. "He motioned to his assistant to hand down the folder to each and everyone, including Ms. Garcia, who''s seating quietly unsure what''s her role in the process.


    He waited until everyone has a copy of the file before starting to speak once again."As you all could see, I have a family member that recently joined.To be more precise, a daughter..."


    "A dear one to me, she''s a product of my ''first love'',who had passed away in a car accident right after our daughter was born."President Grant speech started to crack as he talks about the only woman he ever loved.


    "What I want to know and needed a bit of advice from all of you, is how I should go about this?I want to announce to the world that she''s my daughter, but I''m afraid that it would affect many things.For instance, my infidelity would be questioned for sure.So, I want you all to analyze the situation and advice me what should I do?"


    Every one of the advisors was quiet, and they were all reading Alexa''s profile.The only sound they could hear in the whole room was shuffling of papers as they read through the documents.


    President Grant got up and excused himself from giving the advisors time to discuss.He used the time to see what Alexa''s doing and hoping she''s presentable so he could invite her to the meeting.


    When President Grant arrived at Alexa''s room, she was nowhere to be found and so us her three secret services details.He didn''t have any choice but to go back to the meeting and continue the discussion.


    ===


    Alexa and her three bodyguards were in the workout room, exercising.The trio decided to teach her self defense in case they run into someone in the future.Alexa told Ria about Prince Alexander and what Ms. Garcia told her the night before.Ria, in turn, told Lucas and Logan about it and all three agreed to teach her basic self-defense.


    They were almost finished what they were doing when Alexa''s phone started flashing.Ria saw it and checked it out, in case it''s the President looking for Alexa.


    Ria did not make a mistake; the number that was flashing was from the President''s phone.She picked up the phone and handed it over to Alexa to answer."It''s your father!"Ria said nonchalantly.


    Alexa accepted the phone and excitedly answered the phone."Hello, Alexa, speaking!"She explained it as professional as she could be.She wants to show off her professionalism to her father.


    "Hahaha!Is that how you really answer your phone or is just for me?"President Grant asked with a smile on his voice.


    "I''m sorry to disappoint you, Sir, Mr. President, but no!I was trying to show off.Hahaha!"She banters with laughter.


    "Hahaha!I understand!By the way, do you have a minute?I need you to do me a favor, could you come here at the Oval Office.There''s something we need to discuss.It regards your future with Ms. Garcia."President Grant told her straight up.


    Alexa was over the moon when she heard that the President is discussing her future with Ms. Garcia.That could only mean one thing; he has agreed to let her train under the best teacher of all.


    Alexa quickly finished the conversation and told Ria that she needed to make herself as pretty as she could be, she would be meeting with the President and will discuss her future as Beatury Queen trainee under the best teacher, Ms. Garcia."Hahaha!My dream would come true, that''s for sure!"She was happily telling her three bodyguards.


    ===


    Meanwhile, the Presidents group of advisors had finished their evaluation of Alexa''s matter.Each and everyone gave an opinion and advice about the case.The President accepted it and decided to comply for the future of his second terms as President of the country.


    The conclusion, Alexa would not be announced as his daughter for the time being.They would wait until he finished his first term and wait if he succeeded in winning for the second time around, then they would divulge to the whole world that Alexa is his one and only Princess.


    The meantime, he would let Ms. Garcia train her so she could fulfill her dream of becoming a beauty queen while continuing her education.He would prefer she studies Political Science and Law, that way in the future she could also run for office.However, that would be Alexa''s decision, and the President would let her decide...


    ===


    Back in Ritz-Carlton hotel, Pierre had been scouting the lobby as soon as he woke up, hoping to run across Ms. Garcia.Unfortunately, luck was not on his side, for Ms. Garcia had just left when he had arrived.Leaving him standing guard for nothing!


    Prince Alexander got up with a massive headache and did not have any plan on going anywhere.He stayed laying down on his bed while in deep thought.''I guess I''m being punished for the way i had been playing around and making ladies cry left and right.Now, I''m the one''s crying because of one woman...I guess I deserved it for what I had done.''


    "God!If your listening, I only have one request, please! give me a chance to prove to her that I''m the right man for her!"Prince Alexander shouted out loud then"Sigh!"...


    Prince Alexander had no idea that sooner than later, his prayer would be answered, and let see how he fair with our Miss Alexa Grant, who has a lot of dreams to fulfill.

 Chapter 76 Please! Donst Spoil Me.

    Alexa hurriedly went back to her room and took a shower, while she''s in the shower, Ria arranges a beautiful ensemble of simple dress pants and a short sleeve dress shirt to wear.


    Alexa was startled to see Ria in her dressing room when she came out wearing only a towel wrapped around her body." Oh, my God! You started me!"She was going to retreat when she saw Ria, but she didn''t need too.


    Ria was quickly apologizing, "I''m sorry!" Then excuse herself and closed the door behind her.


    "Gosh! I could never get used to this, and I shouldn''t...- What happens if when I meet the President later, he would tell me that I''m not his biological daughter, and I would be leaving to go back where I came from, what then?" Alexa muttered, then Sigh!''


    After dressing, she brushed her long brownish hair and put baby powder on her face, then a lip gloss to complete the ensemble that Ria prepared for her...She was about to walk out when she realizes that she''s still wearing sleepers.


    "Ria, please! come and help me find shoes to wear with the clothes that you prepare for me to wear!"Without realizing Alexa shouted for Ria who''s waiting for her on the other side of the closed door.


    "I already have one picked-up for you, it''s out there, waiting!"Ria yelled back from outside the dressing room.


    "I see!I''ll be out there in a minute then."''Dang!I''m already used to asking for her help, and I have only been here less than a week.This is not good, I going to have a hell of a problem when I get kicked out. Sigh!''She thought as she was putting on the shoes that Ria had picked out for her to wear.


    A couple of minutes later, Alexa looking all fresh and beautiful in a natural way, came out with a sweet smile on her face.


    "Ria, thank you!I appreciate what you do for me, everything that you did and done for me.However, I''m going to have to ask you to stop doing it, can you do that for me?Please!"


    Ria''s face turned sour after hearing her request, she doesn''t know what she did wrong, and tears started forming in her eye.Ria just nodded before turning around so Alexa would not see how her request hurt her.


    Alexa saw from the corner of her eyes what''s going on, and she quickly rectifies her error by explaining her reason for making such a request.She back hugs Ria before she starts her explanation, making sure Ria couldn''t move or go anywhere until she says her peace.


    "Now, you understand.I don''t want to get used to what you are doing, only to wake up one day and everything is gone.It would be the saddest day of my life."She then gave Ria a peck on her cheek before Alexa hook her arms to Ria, "Let''s go!The President is waiting!"


    ==


    President Grant''s advisor made a rational decision, after carefully checking a simulation of how it would affect his candidacy on his second term.The decision was a clear cut, and everyone agreed.


    The meeting was over, and all the advisors left one by one after congratulatingPresident Grant for finding his daughter,the verdict was out, and a folder was handed to The President for further review.


    President Grant read through the sheet of paper with a blank face,Ms. Garcia, who''s still in the room was a loss of what to do.She stayed seated while President Grant was silently reading.


    A moment later, President Grant raised his head and put the sheet of paper he was reading into the folder and hand it to his Assistant."Take it to the Oval Office, will be there in a minute."


    The Assistant took the folder and excused himself, and he left President Grant and Ms. Garcia to have a moment alone.


    President Grant told Ms. Garcia of what was advice for him to do, and Ms. Garcia would be playing a big roll in the matter, so he asked her to stay while he informs Alexa of the verdict.


    Ms. Garcia was on the moon when she learned of the advice to the President.There''s nothing she likes more, and she was afraid that they would advise the President to announce his relationship to Alexa.This way, she could prepare Alexa, and once she''s reached her goal and become a beauty queen, she could then come back with her head held high in front of her step-mother, First Lady Dianne.


    By the time Alexa arrives at the Oval Office, there were only President Grant, his Assistant, and Ms. Grant inside the room.She was still timid and intimated each time she meets with President Grant.


    This is the President of the United States of America, the number one in the whole Country, how can she not be intimidated, especially now that his looking at her intensely.Alexa wasn''t sure of what to do; she just stood by the door and did not continue to where Ms. Garcia and the President was seating.


    "Child!What are you doing?Come and sit down!"President Grant called for Alexa with the sweetest smile plastered on his handsome face.


    Alexa nervously walked toward the President, and when she got closed, she accepted his hand as she was ushered to sit next to him on the sofa.Alexa''s hand was so cold that the President felt a thinge of pain within him.''I guess she''s still not comfortable around me?Hmmm!''He thought while still holding on Alexa''s cold hands.


    To ease Alexa''s nervousness, President Grant decided to go ahead and start."Sweetheart, Alexa, I asked you here so we could discuss your future.I also asked Ms. Garcia to stay since she has a lot to do with your future.Do you understand?"


    Alexa looked at President Grant with her dough eyes filled with questions."Sir, I do, and I don''t understand what you mean.Could you please! elaborate?"


    President Grant explained everything to Alexa regarding the advice he had received from his group of advisors.He also told her the role that Ms. Garcia would be playing in her future, and it made Alexa''s eye shined brightly after hearing everything.Once President Grant finished with the detail, he kindly asked Alexa... " So, what''s your decision?"


    "Hahaha!Hahaha!I''m so happy!Is that mean that I''m... Am I your biological daughter?Did the DNA result come back already?Can I see it please!"Alexa excitedly asked President Grant who complied wholeheartedly and showed her the DNA result.


    ''Wow!!!It''s true, and I can''t believe this, I''m your daughter!Oh, my God!This is unbelievable."Alexa was overwhelmed, and her emotions were all in a mess, she doesn''t know if she should laugh or cries?


    While Ms. Garcia was listening and watching the whole thing unfold in front of her, she couldn''t help but feel happy for Alexa.For some reason, she had felt sorry for her a while back in the Philippines, thinking she''s an orphaned and destitute.


    A contract was drawn for Ms. Garcia to sign.She cannot under any circumstances divulge Alexa''s true identity until further notice from the President itself.If she does, she would be subject to a significant penalty and probably imprisonment.


    Ms. Garcia happily signed the document along with Alexa and President Grant.It''s stipulated in the contract that Alexas would be under Ms. Garcia''s care for the duration, ''Unknown!''...


    The deal was sealed, Ms. Garcia bid her goodbye to the President with the promised to pick Alexa up after the Birthday Party of the First Lady.She then turned to face Alexa, gave her a warm hug then left with the assistant,Leaving the father and daughter to bond with each other.


    Once there were only two of them left, Alexa becomes shy and timid once again.She still doesn''t know how to act in front of her father.Even after knowing that the President is her biological father, Alexa was still unsure how she should approach him.


    "Sir, may I asked you for a favor?" Unsure if she did the right thing or not.


    "What''s with the sir?I''m your father, couldn''t you at least call me father or better yet, Dad if you want too."He jokingly told Alexa, hoping that she would finally call him at least father if nothing else.


    Alexa thought about for a moment before she spoke again.This time President Grant was elated to the maximum when he hears what Alexa called him...


    Alexa called him, Daddy!I have a favor to ask, please!"


    "Hahaha!Repeat what you just called me and I will give you anything you want!"President Grant happily told Alexa.


    "Daddy!Daddy!Daddy!Is that enough?Now, would you do me a favor, please!Daddy!"


    President Grant was so happy. He pulled Alexa into a tight embrace."Anything you want princess, I will do everything within my power, ask!Hahaha!"


    "Oh, Daddy! Please, don''t spoil me!"Alexa happily returned the tight hug that she received while laughing out loud with tears flowing on her beautiful face.


    Once Alexa found her bearing, she repeated herself once again and asked her favor.President Grant promised to fulfill her request.Alexa happily hugged him one more time and gave him a fat kiss on both of his cheeks before running off to find Ria, Logan, and Lucas to tell them her good news.


    Unfortunately, she would have to wait until they were back in the safety of her room before she could share her good news.The First Lady Dianne and Jane Si were on the way to the Presidents Oval office as she was on her way out.


    Alexa greets them as they run across each other in the hallway.However, the two only ignored her and continued walking toward the President Oval Office like she didn''t exist.


    ''It''s alright! it won''t be long, I will be out of your hair, and when I come back let see who would stay!''She thought to herself as she continued on back to the safety of her room.

 Chapter 77 Coming to America

    The next day, a group of people was on their way to the White House for a tour of the White House. Lea received a call from a representative of the White House telling her that they were invited and wanted to get an exclusive tour of the White House. She then asked Ann and Jeff to stick around and join the party.


    Ann thought that it would be fun. She also wanted to see Alexa once more before continuing with hers and Jeff''s honeymoon. She then talked Jeff into sticking around for an extra day or two or until Lea resolved her issue. She then made an excuse that they did not get the chance to speak with the twins. Alexa had to leave, and wherever she went, the twins must follow. Jeff had no choice but to agree, or he might get the ''Outside the Kulambo once again[be in the dog house].


    ==


    The day before at the Oval Office inside the White House:


    Alexa had asked the President quite a few favors, and as the President had promised, if it were within his capabilities, he would grant it to Alexa.


    The first request was for her cousin Andrea and Grandmother Santos, who was still back in the Philippines, to be brought to America to live with her. She told the President of her story with Andrea and how they had always been inseparable since childhood and Andrea had always been there for her through thick and thin. And for Grandmother Santos, even though she had hidden the fact about her father looking for her, she had raised and guided her pretty well. If not who knew what would have happened to her by now.


    President Grant only smiled at her request. He had already arranged for them to come to visit, now all he needed to do was to change the Visa to a Resident Alien instead of Tourist. He was planning on surprising her with that arrangement, but since she had asked for it as a favor, he just made it look like he was spoiling her by giving it to her.


    Lastly, she asked not to divulge to the First Lady and Jane Si her true identity. She wanted them to think that they are not related. That way, they would leave her alone and not bother her when she goes away and moves with Ms. Garcia.


    Alexa wasn''t sure that President Grant would quickly take care of her requests. Unknown to her, as soon as she left, the President contacted Daniel and gave him the orders. He told Daniel to make the arrangement and invite Alexa''s new found friend and give them a private tour of the White House. Daniel Grant happily informed Logan to invite his family over.


    Once that had been taken care of, he called for his assistant to check on the status of Grandmother Santos and Andrea Santos coming to America. "Make sure they are as comfortable as they can be. If you have to fly to the Philippines yourself to pick them up, do so!"


    The President''s assistant quickly made inquiries and was back in a flash with good news.


    Grandmother Santos and Andrea would be arriving in Washington DC airport the next day. Everything was pre-arranged. Once they arrive, a car would be waiting to pick them up, and they would be brought back to the White House to surprise Alexa in return.


    In the meantime, First Lady Dianne and Jane Si arrived at the door of the Oval Office only to be stopped by the secret service, from entering. First Lady Dianne was ready to fire them on the spot; unfortunately, she did not have the power to do so, and the only thing she could do was bitch, complain, and question the secret service that was guarding the door.


    "What do you mean we cannot enter? Is the President in a meeting? If so, I understand, but if he is only avoiding us, then it would not do. You understand?" She warned the secret service detail of the President.


    "I apologize Madam, but you know we cannot divulge what the President is doing right now. Please, come back another time or wait until his office day is over." The head of the secret service apologized on behalf of the President.


    First Lady Dianne understood. However, Jane Si was another matter. She had been so spoilt that she thought if she threw a tantrum, she would be able to get her way. [Not!!!] If only Jane Si knew that there would be more surprise coming into the White House. She would have gotten a heart attack when she came across the group of "tourists" from "I accidentally Married a CEO."


    The whole group was coming to the White House for a ''Party'' and an exclusive tour with Alexa and Daniel Grant. Only two people were missing to complete the gang, and that happened to be Prince Alexander and Lady Antella of Stonasia...


    ===


    Washington DC International Airport:


    Andrea and Grandma Santos arrived without delay. As soon as Andrea stepped foot at the tarmac of the Airport, she knelt and kissed the ground. People were looking at her awkwardly because of what she was doing to the extent that some were laughing at her, thinking she had gone crazy. She did not care one bit if they could feel she was mad. What they had no clue about was that she had made a promise to herself and she had planned on keeping to it no matter what.


    ''I made a promise to myself a long time ago that, any day Istep foot on the American soil, Iwould kiss the ground I would walk on, and there''s no way in hell that I would jinx my arrival by not keeping a promise I made. They all can call me crazy all they want.'' Andrea was thinking to herself as she and Grandmother Santos looked for the person that was supposed to pick them up and to take them to "somewhere unknown." Neither Grandmother Santos nor Andrea knew where they were going, but they were extremely excited to be on the American soil.


    Andrea was in deep thought while walking and was not paying attention to where she was heading when she suddenly bumped into a beautiful young lady. "I''m sorry! I''m sorry! I was not paying any attention." She reasoned while apologizing.


    Lady Antella smiled before replying. "It''s alright! It''s partly my fault. I was not paying any attention to anything while standing in the way either. I can''t seem to find my assistant who is looking for my mode of getting out of here." She told Andrea nonchalantly.


    Andrea was shocked by how beautiful the lady in front of her was. This lady had the most beautiful smile she had ever seen in her entire life. She couldn''t help herself but gawk. "Thank you for understanding. I guess we are both at fault. Have a nice day then." She nodded to Lady Antella before she started looking for the person that was supposed to pick them up and take them to God knows where...

 Chapter 78 I Missed My Family

    The day before, right after Alexa found out the result of the DNA test, she had been so excited that she could not contain herself from leaping and skipping; she wanted to announce it to her three confidants and bodyguards. Unfortunately, she couldn''t say anything as they were walking the hallway of the White House towards her room, afraid that someone would overhear them and report it to "the witches." They had no choice but to wait until they arrived at her place.


    However, once Alexa arrived at the door of her room, she grabbed the twins arms and dragged them into following her inside the room. Alexa was grinning from ear to ear that she started to look like she had gone mad.


    However, no matter how she acted like a crazy person, the trio would never voice it out loud even if they thought so. It was part of their job description, and they would never hurt her intentionally.


    Once they were inside the room, Alexa quickly locked the door herself to make sure that no one would barge in on them as she spilled the good news to them. She was too excited and was speaking way louder than usual without realizing she was doing so.


    "Hahaha! I''m over the moon, hahaha!" Alexa was jumping up and down, holding Ria''s hand while the twins Lucas and Logan were looking at them with blank expressions on their faces.


    "Miss Alexa... Miss Alexa... " Ria was trying her best to stop Alexa from twirling around and jumping up and down. "Miss Alexa!!!! Stop! I''m getting dizzy, already!" Ria had to shout before Alexa stopped.


    "Oh, I''m sorry! I was so excited and... and...Oh! I am so happy!" She was about to start jumping once again, but Ria was pretty quick to put a stop to it.


    "Alright! I understand that you are happy but can we sit down instead and you tell us why you dragged us here? They would be in absolute trouble if the President heard that they left their posts." Ria was doing her best to rationalize the situation.


    "Alright, I''ll make it quick so they can go back to their post. If anyone should ask, I''d take care of it, alright?"


    All four of them went towards the small living room in Alexa''s suit as it was quite a large compartment. She quickly sat down, motioned to the three to do the same thing. "Sit down, - sit down, it''s no fun telling you guys if I have to break my neck while I''m looking up."


    Ria sat down first so that Lucas and Logan would follow suit. Once all three were seated, she got ready and pulled out theDNA test copy that the President gave her to have for herself.


    "Do you guys know what this is? Look! " She handed it to Ria first then made herself comfortable and waited with a smirk on her face.


    Once Ria had finished reading the sheet of paper, she handed it to Logan, who was seated right next to her. After giving Ria the sheet of paper, Ria looked at Alexa almost in tears.


    "Oh...Miss, I''m so happy for you! See...! Now you don''t have to worry about getting used to me spoiling you! Hahaha! I''m so happy for you! Congratulation!" Ria happily congratulated Alexa with tears in her eyes from happiness.


    "Gosh! For a person who is happy for me, you are rather crying instead of jumping for joy? Stop that! Hahaha!" Next,Alexa looked at the twins for their reactions. However, she did not see anything at all. Logan read the sheet of paper, handed it to Lucas and just sat there quietly without a word.


    "What? Nothing! You guys are not even happy for me?" Alexa asked with disappointment, clearly showing on her youthful and innocent face.


    Logan was the one who replied for both of them. Miss Alexa, with all due respect, we never once doubted that you are the President''s daughter. From the day you arrived, and we were hand-picked by the President to protect you, we did not care what your real identity was. What matters to us is protecting you with our lives as the President ordered us to do.


    Alexa was disappointed to hear their reason for protecting her, but that was undoubtedly the truth, and she had to accept it no matter what even if she was not happy about it. "Well, if you put it that way, I guess! Why don''t you go ahead, go back out there and protect me from the outside? Don''t let me keep you from your job."


    The trio could tell that Alexa was not happy the way Logan had said it, but it was a fact. No matter who she was, they needed to protect her as it was an order by the President of the United States of America himself.


    Alexa took the sheet of paper and got up looking gloomy and disheartened. She did not even say a word. She went to the adjoining room, which was her dressing room and closed the door.


    Lucas smacked his twin brother on his shoulder. "Why do you have to be so direct, you''re such an ass, you know that?" He then walked toward the door to go back to his post.


    Ria also got up and was ready to follow Alexa and comfort her. However, she made sure to give Logan a murderous look before going towards the dressing room to check on Alexa.


    ''What? I was only telling the truth, why do I have a feeling that I''m now an outcast?'' Logan thought as he walked out to go back to his post, standing outside Alexa''s door to protect her as per the President''s order.


    Ria knocked first before turning the knob to see if it was locked. She found it unlocked and walked inside the dressing room to see what her charge was doing.


    "Miss Alexa, Miss Alexa, it''s Ria. I''m coming in, alright?" She announced as she walked in, but there was no Alexa. She then went towards the adjoining bathroom and did the same thing. However, this time, the bathroom door was locked.


    Alexa was busy calling her cousin Andrea back in the Philippines; hence, she did not hear Ria knock on the door.


    Unfortunately, Alexa was not getting through to Andrea''s phone either. She was getting the "the phone is no longer in service" reply, and it devastated her more to the point of her shedding tears. "Oh, Andrea! Where are you? I need to talk to you right now! I miss you so much. I wish you were here with me, right. I miss you as well grandma... *sniff sniff sniff*!" Alexa mumbled while in tears.


    Ria heard every word she said and also her cries. It was tearing Ria''s heart to pieces for not being able to do something for her charge. ''If only I could leave right now and fly to the Philippines, I would go and drag that cousin and grandmother of hers, If it would make her happy.'' She thought while standing by and waiting for Alexa to come out of the bathroom.


    Ria did not have to wait much longer; Alexa came out feeling sad and tired. She went out of the bathroom only to go straight to her bed and lay down; then she closed her eyes with tears still flowing down her cheeks.


    Alexa had fallen asleep with tears still falling her beautiful face, and she had no idea that on the very next day, she would be with her friends and family...

 Chapter 79 Oh My God!

    Alexa stayed inside her room all day laying in bed, feeling sorry for herself. The trio ensured that no one bothered her at all. Not even they dared to disturb her. Daniel came by to ask if she wanted to join him to entertain a guest, ''Prince Alex'' but was turned away by Logan and Lucas saying that she was tired from all the training and was resting. Daniel accepted it and left without a fuss, but, sadness was visible on his handsome face.


    Daniel was ordered by the First Lady Dianne to entertain Prince Alex, he had no choice but to comply, or his mother would not leave him be. Unfortunately, he had no idea what the Prince liked to do and what he wanted. He decided to visit him at his hotel so that they could discuss it then.


    ===


    The night came then, Alexa fell into a deeper sleep. When it was dinner time, someone was sent by the President to fetch her when she didn''t show up earlier for lunch. When the person assigned to get Alexa arrived at her door, Logan and Lucas just turned the person away from the same they did with Daniel that morning without blinking an eye.


    "She is still resting, and I will inform her when she wakes up!" Was all the response Logan provided, as he stood still guarding the door looking like a statue.


    A couple of minutes later, Daniel Grant came himself again to check on her, but the same excuse was given by Logan and Lucas who were adamant not to allow anyone sees her sad state as per Ria''s instructions. Daniel was turned away the same way he was turned away during the day.


    Daniel was not happy to be denied entry then insisted on speaking with Ria who was inside the room with Alexa. Logan and Lucas heard how desperate Daniel''s voice was and decided to comply.


    *Knock! Knock! Knock!* "Miss Flora, It''s Logan, may I come in for a moment?!"


    Ria heard Logan''s words by the door, but instead of letting him come in, she quietly went out and closed the door behind her as to not wake Alexa from her slumber.


    Ria saw Daniel Grant as soon as she stepped out of the room and she could see concern showing on his face. "Mr. Grant Sir, How can I be of service to you?"


    Daniel conjured the sweetest smile he could before speaking, hoping that it would get him through the door and into the room [Not!].


    "I''m wondering why my baby sister is not at the dinner table, so I came to fetch her, can I come inside to speak with her? Please!!!"


    However, Ria had no choice but to make an excuse that Alexa was not feeling well, and they had to let her continue sleeping. "Don''t worry, Sir Daniel. I already requested from the kitchen to bring dinner for her once she wakes up." She informed him to assure him that Alexa was being taken care of.


    Daniel had no choice but to accept defeat and accepted his sister''s wishes. He turned around and went back to the dining room all gloomy to inform his Father and Mother that they would be dining alone for he had lost his appetite.


    President Grant saw the Daniel came back empty-handed; hence, he too lost the appetite to eat dinner. Before Daniel could utter a word, the President spoke first. "You all go ahead and eat, and I have something I need to do." He told First Lady Dianne and Daniel with a sad voice as he was getting ready to leave.


    First Lady Dianne was at first glad that Alexa was not joining them for dinner, but when the President decided to excuse himself, her face turned sour then she suddenly had to say something. "What? Am I supposed to starve myself now, just because she''s not feeling good? What about you?" She angrily asked Daniel, who was contemplating if he should stay or leave.


    The latter won: Daniel looked at his mother straight in the face, "No! I have lost my appetite and you can either eat by yourself, call your precious niece Jane Si to join you, or as you say... Starve!" He then walked out of the room like the devil was chasing him.


    President Grant smirked and shook his head as he looked at his wife stunned from Daniel''s outburst. "Yes! Why don''t you call your niece Jane Si, to join you for dinner, better yet...Call that best friend of yours, Lady Lucy Le Grand, if not, starve then! Like Daniel said. Hahaha!" He said as he walked out of the dining room toward his study.


    ===


    It was already morning when Alexa finally came out looking all tired and hungry. She had slept like a log without realizing that someone at the other side of the White House was currently bad-mouthing her, and she was the full topic of discussion at the breakfast table.


    "Good morning! " She greeted Ria who was standing by the side of her bed, staring at her with eyebrows, almost touching each other.


    "What''s with that glare? Did something happen while I was sleeping? Don''t tell me... We had a terrorist attack us during the course of the night, and I missed it all?" She jokingly asked still half asleep half awake.


    "Good Morning to you too! And no, we were not attacked by any terrorists. So, you did not miss anything." Ria replied while still glaring at her.


    " Ria Flora! If you don''t tell me why you''re glaring at me right now, I will tickle you to death!" Alexa started to come towards Ria.


    Ria backed away quickly. She still remembered the last time, and she did not want to repeat that. "Look at yourself in the mirror, and you would know what I''m talking about."


    "Huh?" Alexa quickly ran towards the dressing room to look at herself in the mirror. Not a minute went by when Ria heard a loud shriek from the dressing room.


    ''AHHHH! OMG!!!" Alexa screamed so loud... It could wake up a dead person.


    Suddenly the door burst opened, Lucas and Logan came running with their guns out ready to shoot...

 Chapter 80 Welcome to the White House!

    Ria was stunned when the door burst open. Logan and Lucas had come running with guns out of their holsters ready to shoot.


    "What the heck? What are you guys doing? Better be careful with those guns, you might inadvertently discharge and kill me instead!" Ria was screaming at the twins.


    Logan was the first to speak. He anxiously asked Ria. "What was that all about? Where''s Miss Grant? Is she alright?" He immediately asked questions to the astonished Ria still frowning at them for barging into the room.


    Alexa hurriedly went to wash her face. While still combing her hair, she checked to see what the commotion was all about.


    "Good Morning! Whoa! " She backed away with both her hands up in the air while one was still holding a hairbrush. Alexa was startled after seeing guns were in the hands of the twins as they searched the room for an intruder. "What''s with ''Rambo'' action this early in the morning? " She asked with eyes wide as an owl.


    Once they verified that there was no intruder and Alexa was safe and sound, they safely put the safety back on and returned the guns back into the holsters before giving their attention to Alexa.


    "We heard you were squealing from outside, and we only wanted to make sure that you''re safe and secure. Now that we have seen with our eyes, we will be returning to our posts. " Lucas mainly told Alexa while scratching his head as he turned around to leave. Logan followed right behind him doing the same thing; shaking and scratching his head.


    As soon as the two left, Alexa couldn''t help herself and began chuckling out loud. "Hahaha! Hahaha! Those two sure are protective and alert. Did you see how they looked with those guns in their hands? Scary... Isn''t it?" She excitedly told Ria who had a concerned look on her face.


    "Miss Grant, are you positive that you''re alright?" She asked with anxiety in her voice.


    "Ria, first of all, when there''s only you and I in a room, please, I implore you not to call me Miss Grant. I prefer being called my first name; Alexa, please! A-L-E-X-A, Alexa!!! Shall we spell it together this time? Hahaha! Please, that''s my first name: use it. Please?" She requested with her two hands put together like she was praying but also with a smile on her face as she considered Ria to be her friend and confidant.


    Ria was uncertain how she would respond. In a way, she was bewildered to hear Alexa ask her that, and on the other hand, she felt exceptional to be addressed as an equal, not just a subordinate.


    "Thank you! I will surely remember that in the future." Ria responded shyly while looking at her foot and not to Alexa.


    Alexa went towards Ria and lifted her face with her two hands. "Look, you also need to change the way you always look down at your feet when you''re speaking with me. Have confidence and look at me straight in the face..." She raised Ria''s face to look at her, "Like this!" Then give her a sisterly hug. "Now, call my name... Say it while looking straight in my face. Aaaa...Leeeeex...Aaaaa!"


    Ria looked into Alexa''s eyes as if to say thank you before she finally opened her mouth to speak what she was thinking. "Thank you, Alexa!" She said with a slight smile on her face, which made her look less stern and pretty.


    "That wasn''t hard, was it? Good job! Now let''s get ready to meet the Hyena and the Witch!"


    "By the way, Alexa, why did you scream earlier? It''s not because of the eye bags that you are now wearing or is it?"


    "No, it wasn''t that. I could care less about the eye bags and how I look. It''s because of this!" She then showed the text message she just received from Daniel.


    [ Little sister, I want to give you a heads up! A group of people requested your presence to provide them with a tour of the White House, with me, of course. Get ready! I''ll come to get you in a minute. ''Your sweet brother'']


    "Oh, my gosh! What are you waiting for then? Let''s get you ready before he shows up!" Ria quickly pulled Alexa back to the dressing room to pick a more appropriate dress to wear as the First Daughter of the First Family...


    ===


    Meanwhile, at the entrance to the White House, two giant limousines were seen pulling right at the front gate where the visitors would have to pass for a tour of the White House.


    The guards were provided with all their identification. After carefully checking their credentials, they were pointed toward a different driveway. It led to the private entrance of the First Family''s residence instead of where the tourist would generally enter.


    By the time they arrived at the entrance of the First Family''s residence, Daniel and Alexa were already there waiting for them excitedly. Alexa couldn''t hold herself back from showing how thrilled she was at the moment, and she was grinning from ear to ear as she watched the limousine arrive.


    Alexa was gripping Daniel''s arm a little tighter than usual as she excitedly kept on giggling like a teenager she was. "They''re here! Oh! I''m so excited to see my idol. I can''t believe that they have not gone back to continue their honeymoon yet."


    Daniel thought that his sister was too gullible. She was getting so excited by meeting some celebrity. If he tells this story to their father, he would think it''s an exaggeration. "Alright! Calm down now; they would think you''re a crazy fan or something!" He said to lighten the mood.


    The limousines stopped right in front of Alexa and Daniel. Then the drivers of the cars came out running to open the doors for the passengers to disembark. One by one, the group from "IAMAC" stepped out of the vehicles. They were all looking impeccable and beautifully dressed for the tour.


    The men wore polo shirts, shorts, and tennis shoes, while the ladies wore simple summer dresses with various flowery prints on them along with some beautiful leather sandals. The ladies were wearing straw hats, and the men wore baseball hats to compliment the ladies. And to top it off, sunglasses to complete the ensemble.


    Every one of them looked like tourists with only one exception: the cars they came with for the tour. Only the group from IAMAC could pull off such a grand entrance...


    Daniel was not able to stop Alexa from running towards the group to welcome them. He could only follow along right behind Alexa as she greeted them as loud as she could... She shouted!


    "Welcome! Welcome!! Welcome to the White House. Why they call it White House, please don''t ask me for I have no Idea." She then took a 90-degree bow as if she was welcoming royalty or something.


    "Eh?" Were everyone''s reply and reaction, before they began laughing out loud...


    Lucas and Logan wanted to greet them but were afraid that they would get in trouble for leaving their post, which was standing right behind Alexa at all time.


    Alexa saw the way the two were fidgeting, so she took it upon herself to order them instead. " What? You guys are not even going to greet your family? What are you waiting for? Christmas?" She scolded the twins making it look like she was commanding them.


    "Go!" She ordered them sternly this time. The twins had no choice but to comply wholeheartedly and with wide grins plastered on their handsome faces. They both began welcoming everyone, especially Jeff and Ann.


    Logan introduced Daniel Grant to Jeff and Ann first then to everyone else afterward.


    Daniel Grant was an excellent host, so he quickly ushered them inside where the weather was cooler. "Why don''t we all go inside? I''ll introduce you all to the President and First Lady before we start with the tour of this very prestigious and historic building.


    Everyone agreed, hence they all followed Alexa and Daniel without question. They arrived at the private residence parlor the same time that Jane Si, Ramon, and Lady Lucy Le Grand were coming in.


    The time seemed to stop, and no one said a word to the other... They were all having a staring competition when a voice broke the awkwardness from the doorway.


    "*Ahem! Ahem*! Excuse me? Are you all going in or going out?"


    Everyone from the IAMAC group was dumbfounded and unable to utter a word. They stood there with their mouths wide open gawking at the person who had just spoken...

 Chapter 81 Lets Party

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    A couple of hours before:


    Prince Alex had a good night''s sleep for the first time since he arrived at Capital. He excitedly got up and began preparing for his visit to the White House, for some odd reason he felt more energetic that morning. It was like there was something unusual waiting for him at his destination.


    He was humming a tune as he took a shower and Pierre who was preparing his clothes for this outing had a smile spread across on his lips then he began humming as well.

 Chapter 82 Invasion of the White House

    "What is this invasion of the White House?What''re all these people doing here?Aunty, I thought you said that it''s a gathering for family and friends, then who were they?"Jane Si remarked loudly for everyone to hear as they walked in.


    First Lady Dianne patted Jane Si''s hands before replying in a much stern and louder voice."Well, it''s supposed to be a get together with family and friends, how would I know that we would get invaded.It''s alright sweetheart; you don''t need to mingle with the likes of them!"


    "Excuse me, madam, if you''re already done, degrading the guest that Mr. President invited, how about letting me through so, I could greet them? Thank you!"Prince Alex spoke right behind them politely but with a smirk on his face.


    First Lady Dianne, Jane Si, Lady Lucy Le Grand, and Ramon Le Grand paved the way for Prince Alex to walk by, which he did without greeting them in return.


    President Grant and Daniel, who were busy speaking with Jeff, turned to see the commotion and heard every word the First Lady Dianne and Jane Si said as they were walking in. President Grant apologized to Jeff for the First Lady''s behavior before excusing himself to speak with her.


    Daniel was also embarrassed by his mother''s remark; hence, his face had turned red with anger.Jeff saw all this and consoled him."Don''t bother; It''s not a big deal at all.Just watch and see how my wife would handle that snot Jane Si."Jeff proudly informed Daniel while patting his shoulder.


    "Don''t worry, Mr. Grant; our women know how to put that girl in her place.We met her in the past, and her little tantrums don''t work on them."Ethan interjected with a sly smile on his lips.


    Ronald just nodded in agreement with the two while his eyes kept wandering about


    looking for the twins Lucas and Logan with concern in his eyes.


    Lady Lucy Le Grand was embarrassed as well for the way Jane Si and First Lady Dianne acted.They were the hosts of the gathering, and they acted all high and mighty. Regardless who those people were, they were the guests of the President, and they ought to respect them.She decided to act inconspicuous and stayed as far away as she could from the two.


    Ramon looked Alexa as soon as they walked in, but due to his and her status, he also acted inconspicuously and stayed by his mother''s side.''If she does not come and greet me, then I would not bother her.'' He thought while his heart was aching for her as he was not able to get close to Alexa.


    Logan and Lucas were standing right behind Grandmother Santos and Andrea, who was hesitating to go in and surprise Alexa.Grandmother Santos did not understand English well. Therefore she had no idea what was said or done.Andrea, on the other hand, understood every word that was said, and it left a bad taste in her mouth.


    Since Alexa had not seen them yet, Andrea decided to ask the two good looking Agents behind her to escort them to Alexa''s room so that they would wait for her there till she finished with the gathering.Logan and Lucas understood their dilemma and wholeheartedly complied, but not before letting Ria know about them and what they were going to do.


    Ria heard Logan''s voice through her earpiece and looked at the direction of the door. She then gave a thumbs up before replying."Roger that! I would not inform the little birdie of her surprise."


    Alexa was busy trying to apologize to the three ladies for the unkind words that Jane Si and First Lady Dianne spoke out loud.While doing this, her back was facing the door. Therefore, when Prince Alex scanned the area for the newly wedded Ann, he did not see Alexa at all.


    Prince Alex''s eyes lit up when he caught sight of Ann''s beautiful face. However, it would not have been polite to join the ladies; instead, he went towards Daniel and Jeff, who were having a serious conversation about business and politics.


    Pierre, on the other hand, went to join the other assistants who were standing guard like statues, but as he was walking passed Alexa, he heard her voice and *Ding!* He made a quick u-turn toward the Prince direction to inform him of his findings while grinning from ear to ear.


    However, before Pierre could reach Prince Alex to informed him, Alexa turned around and saw Ramon Le Grand, standing by his mother side.She quickly excused herself so she could say hello to Ramon and in return, introduce him to her new found friends.


    Ramon saw that Alexa had noticed him and was ready to welcome her closeness with the sweetest and biggest smile he could conjure.Both dimples on his face were visible by the time Alexa reached him.


    Lady Lucy Le Grand saw all the interaction between her son and Alexa, and she liked it since she had become the President''s daughter.If everything worked out as she wanted, Ramon could become the son-in-law of the President of the United States of America.


    "Ramon!!! I''m so glad you made it. I wasn''t sure that Daniel had invited you, but now that you''re here, I''m so glad!Come! Come!I''ll introduce you to someone very famous."Alexa was very excited to see her childhood friend that she did not realize that everyone''s eyes were on her while she was making a spectacle of herself.


    Daniel quickly rescued his little sister, he rushed to her side and back hugged Alexa. "Sweetheart, why don''t you leave your friend to me and go enjoy your time with the girls.Alright?"He said it loud enough for everyone to hear while squeezing Alexa''s two arms. He was then winking at her.


    "Alexa turned her head to see that everyone''s eyes were on her, then she smiled shyly and nodded to Daniel before excusing herself awkwardly then, went back to where Ann, Eva, and Lea were waiting so they could question her about Ramon.


    Prince Alex was stunned to see Alexa and was unable to utter a word.Pierre was doing the same thing, he was about to inform Prince Alex about her, but it seemed like he had already figured it out and was now standing like a dumb fool staring as she walked by right in front of him.


    Just as Alexa passed by, Prince Alex came back to earth and quickly grabbed Alexa''s arm and was about to say something.When... *Pow! Pak! Thud! And Bam!!*Prince Alex landed on the ground with his back once again while horror was plastered on his handsome face...


    "WTF???Not again!!!"Was all Prince Alexander could say.


    "Holly, shit! It''s really you!!!"Alexa exclaimed. Her eyes were blazing with fire pointing at Prince Alexander.

 Chapter 83 Please, Forgive Me!

    Everyone at the gathering was dumbfounded concerning the sight they were witnessing. Alexa Grant had just beat up and flipped Prince Alex to the ground while glaring at him with smoke coming out of her nostrils; The Prince Alexander of the Kingdom of Stonasia for that matter. The most shocked people were President Grant, First Lady Dianne, Daniel, and of course, Jane Si.


    Everyone from the IAMAC group thought that what they had just witnessed was hilarious. They couldn''t believe what their eyes were seeing, especially Lea who saw the boisterous one of them all.


    "Way to go, girl! That''s how you put the man in his position, laying on his ass on the ground. Hahaha!" Lea shouted from the background.


    Ann had to pinch Lea''s side to stop her continuing what she was saying. "Stop it! Remember where we are right now, alright?"


    Alexa was fuming mad at first, but after realizing what she had done, she felt more embarrassed than she thought earlier on. She quickly apologized to Prince Alex who was still lying sprawled on the ground and not even trying to get up, just staring at her bewildered unable to accept that the love of his life had once again beaten him. It was already the third time.


    "Sir, I''m sorry! Please forgive me! I was startled. It was my reflexes acting on their own that caused me to do it again. I assure you, It was not intentional. It is purely accidental this time." Alexa asked with tears forming in her eyes.


    "What? You''re just going to apologize, but not help me up?" Prince Alex gave it his best shot by looking pitiful, hoping that Alexa would help him up. [Not a chance!] Instead, Alexa apologized once more to him; she then addressed everyone and apologize for her behavior before excusing herself and running off to the safety of her room. She was not giving anyone a chance to stop her.


    Ria quickly followed Alexa while shaking her head and speaking into the communication device that was carefully and discreetly tucked around her right ear. "Team 1, Team 2, little birdie on the move, intercept and bring her safely into the coup.


    Logan and Lucas heard it loud and clear. But they were on their way back to join the party. They now had to make a u-turn since their charge had already left, they had no choice but to go back to their duty and protect Alexa as usual.


    Pierre helped Prince Alex get up and dust off the dirt from his butt. "What are you doing, man? Don''t touch my ass! And it hurts as it is alright!" Prince Alex scolded Pierre as he walked towards a chair to sit down and recover from that embarrassing moment.


    First Lady Dianne, along with President Grant, went towards Prince Alex to apologize for Alexa''s behavior. It was the first time in their entire lives seeing something like that ever happen, and they did not know how to proceed.


    "Prince Alexander, please, accept our sincerest apologies for what just happened. Let me assure you..." First Lady was saying with a concerned look on her face but actually felt satisfied that the precious Alexa Grant had goofed. However, Prince Alex just waved his hands as if there was nothing to worry about.


    "Don''t fret First Lady Dianne. It''s nothing. You don''t need to apologize on her behalf. It is not the first time it is happening, and I assure you it would not be the last. Hahaha!" He was laughing out loud like it was a norm for him to get beaten up by Alexa.


    President Grant felt relief that Prince Alex was not a complicated person that would nearly pull down the roof over such matters. So, he breathed a sigh of relief after hearing his words. "Thank you! We appreciate your kind heart and for being so understanding."


    "My God! What was that about? That''s too primitive of her. Where did she grow up? In a gutter where people fight for a living?" Jane Si just had to interject with her nonsense, not realizing she had just burnt her bridges with the President and Daniel Grant with that comment.


    First Lady Dianne gave Jane Si a look telling her to stop, but the girl had no common sense at all and continued blabbering her mouth. Daniel had to put his foot down and stopped her once and for all.


    "Look here Missy, you might be related to me because of my mother, but you have no right to disrespect Alexa. If you know what is good for you, you''ll put your foot straight into your mouth down your throat so that that tiny hole you call a mouth would stop spouting nonsense. You better shut it or I would. Got it?" Daniel whispered to Jane Si, trying his best not to be overheard by others, but it was loud enough for Prince Alex to hear.


    Prince Alex looked at how upset Daniel Grant wad while telling off the little snot Jane Si to live Alexa alone. Hence, he started thinking. ''What is his relationship with my girl? No! Don''t tell me she''s his wife? No way! There''s no way in hell! I''ll need to find out. The sooner, the better.'' He thought.


    ===


    Meanwhile, at the IAMAC corner, the boys joined the girls and were discussing Alexa. The handsome man with two cute dimples and the other handsome guy who got beat up. They were all curious as to what Alexa''s relationship with the two was?


    "Do you think they''re rivals?" Lea asked curiously


    "Nah! I heard the one with the dimples is a childhood friend but the other one, I don''t know?" Eva replied while peaking at the direction of the two guys.


    Ethan was watching how Eva was curious about the two guys from looking back and forth, and he did not like it one bit. "Well, no matter what Alexa''s relationship with those two is,it is none of you ladies concern." He said it a little harshly.


    Ann, Jeff, and Ronald were listening and not butting in, but they had their ideas of who the guys were, and they were not saying it. They were there for other reasons, and that''s all they cared about, nothing else.


    "Hey! You guys, this is not our turf, this is theirs, so let''s enjoy our time while we are here and don''t get too involved with their personal business. Remember we are only here for a visit, and not to stay," Ann warned everyone sternly.


    "However, that little Miss Jane Si, we need to put her to her place before anything else. What do you all think?" Ann asked Lea and Eva while slyly smiling and looking at Jane Si like she was about to give her hell.


    "I like that Idea, let''s do that before we leave and go back to our turf." Lea and Eva agreed in unison.


    Jane Si was upset after hearing how Daniel had warned her. Now the ladies from IAMAC kept on looking at her with contempt. Jane Si began shaking to the core of her being. She quickly moved closer to First Lady Dianne for protection.


    ===


    Meanwhile, back in Alexa''s room, there was a commotion. When Alexa arrived and saw her cousin Andrea and Grandmother Santos, she forgot everything that had happened in the garden.


    Alexa screamed so loud that it scared the hell out of Lucas and Logan once again. However, this time around, they already knew why she was screaming from the top of her lungs. She was thrilled to see her family over in the United States as she had been worrying about how they were doing back in the Philippines. Therefore, the twins did not barge in with their guns ready to fire.

 Chapter 84 Seducing Prince Alexander

    "Andrea!!!! Hahaha! Oh, my God!" Alexa ran to her cousin Andrea and gave her a tight embrace and start kissing both cheeks. "Mwah!!! Mwah!!! I have missed you so much! " Alexa was so excited to see Andrea that she didn''t realize that there was someone else in the room.


    Andrea made Alexa released her so she could greet Grandmother Santos, who was sitting quietly on the sofa, watching them with tears in her eyes.


    "Alexa, Alexa, Alexa!!! " Andrea turned her around to face Grandmother Santos. It was at that point that Alexa realized that her beloved grandmother was there too. She quickly released Andrea from her embrace, then ran and slumped into Grandmother Santos'' laps crying.


    "Huh, huh, huh, Grandma... Where have you been? Huh, huh, huh! I have missed you so much. Do you know that?" Alexa was crying like a child while laying her head on Grandmother Santos'' lap.


    "Hush child, hush! Stop that crying! I''m here now, isn''t it good enough? How have they been treating you?" Grandmother Santos asked while caressing Alexa''s hair at the same time.


    "I''m fine Grandma! I was homesick, but I had to wait for the DNA result first to have closure, you know?" Alexa replied nonchalantly while tears were still flowing down her cheeks.


    Andrea heard what Alexa said loud and clear. "What''s with the DNA? Explain or die!" She jokingly asked Alexa.


    "It''s a long story cuz, how about we talk about it sometime later? Right now, I have a bigger issue to resolve. I need your expertise in this matter, my counselor." Alexa acted pitiful to ensure that Andrea would cooperate.


    Andrea sat down and pulled Alexa up into sitting position. Once Alexa was seated next to her, she put her two hands on Alexa''s face, cupping it like a precious ornament that could break easily. "Look at me and don''t lie. What did you do that you would need my advice?"


    Alexa gave all the detail to Andrea without leaving out a single detail. She was in a dilemma, unsure of how she would face the guest they had out there. Especially the group from IAMAC. She was still feeling so embarrassed about her behavior.


    " So, what should I do? Come on, help me out here! I don''t want to go back out there." Alexa hid her face in her palms. "I''m so ashamed!"


    "Calm down! Let me think. Give me a minute..."


    Andrea got up and walked back and forth, thinking of what Alexa could do to amend for what she had done. "I got it!" She sat back down and started instructing Alexa on what she needed to do. "Blah...Blah...Blah.."


    Alexa''s eyes lit up like a light bulb then she grinned before getting up. "Ria! Come here, please! Let me introduce you to my family first. Afterward, I need you to do something for me, please?"


    "Ria, this is my beloved grandmother who raised me singlehandedly in the Philippines. And this crazy one here is my BFF and cousin, Andrea." She then turned to Andrea and Grandmother Santos and did the same thing. "Grandma, Andrea, this is Ria, the only person that took care of me since I have been here. She is also a good friend and confidante."


    The trio exchanged greetings with one another.


    Once that was done, Alexa asked Ria to help her change into a simple summer dress. Then Andrea helped her with her makeup to make her look more mature than her age.


    Once Andrea finished, Alexa looked at herself in the mirror. "Hmmm! This is great. I like it, sexy and alluring. You think it will work?" She asked Andrea for assurance.


    "Hahaha! Alexa, do you really want me to tell you? Well, if that man does not fall for you, he must be gay! Hahaha!" Andrea bantered, and Ria nodded as an agreement to what she said.


    "Hahaha! With my luck, he could be!" Alexa thought about their encounter in the Philippines and remembered him kissing her. With that thought, her face suddenly turned red. Andrea and Ria both saw how she had blushed.


    "Hmmm, is there something you''re not telling me? Spill it out!" Andrea started tickling Alexa to get her to speak. Unfortunately, Alexa was pretty quick to run away and hide behind Ria.


    "Hahaha! Try and get me, see if Ria doesn''t kick your butt. She''s my protector, you know!" Alexa proudly announced to Andrea, who suddenly stopped and just stared at Ria.


    "Are you for real? Are you her bodyguard? For real? A real-life lady bodyguard? Wow!" Andrea was amazed by it with her eyes vast like that of an owl. " I guess I better watch out from now on, or I might get beaten up by Ria. Hahaha!"


    Grandmother Santos was watching everything from where she was seated with tears flowing down her face from happiness. She was glad that she found her courage back then to let Alexa go and learn who her father is, if not she would still be in the Philippines struggling to make a living when she doesn''t need to at all.


    ''*Sigh!* Now, I can rest in peace, knowing she would be alright!'' Grandmother Santos was thinking to herself as she watched both her granddaughters; one by blood and one by chance.


    ===


    Alexa made a call to Daniel to ask him for help. "Hello, brother! Could you do me a favor, please?"


    Daniel loved it when Alexa asked him for favors. He wanted to give her everything she never had; her heart desires, and more. He tried to make up for the many years they had lost; whatever she wanted, she would get if he could help it.


    "Tell me what you want sweety, big brother will take care of it for you!" He said with a smile in his voice.


    Alexa went into the detail about Andrea''s idea, hoping Daniel would help her in return. Daniel was dumbfounded when he heard what she had just told him. "What did you say? Repeat that!!!"


    "..."


    Andrea''s idea was for Alexa to have a one on one with Prince Alex and use her charm to entice him and make him fall for her. Once that was accomplished, he would forgive her and forget the many times that she had beaten him up in the past and recently.


    [Nice Idea, right?] Author asking?


    [Not! Author thinks. Hahaha]


    The only problem with this scheme was, Prince Alex had already fallen for Alexa and had been looking for her all this time.


    What would happen when she tries to seduce him? But most of all, would Daniel agree to help her in the process?

 Chapter 85 Ready or Not Here I Come

    Daniel was totally against Andrea''s idea and wanted to decline Alexa''s request. ''No older brother would allow his younger sister to use such meaningless tactics to gain forgiveness. What is so bad about her flipping him and beating him up a little, he sure could use it.'' He thought while thinking of a way to stop Alexa from carrying out her plans.


    However, he had promised himself that he would give her the world. Except, giving her away to some Prince or any other random person. "Alright! Let me see what I can do. However, you will need to get back out here. Remember you''re the host; hence, you must entertain your guests to be a good host. Alright?" Daniel talked Alexa into going back to the party as soon as she was prepared.


    "Hmmm! Let me think about it. I''m not sure I''m ready to face everyone yet. How about making an excuse for now and will be there sometime soon, alright? Please!!!" She hung up the phone before Daniel could decline her request.


    "Andrea, are you ready? I want you and grandma to go out there with me; so I can introduce you to my guests from the Philippines. They are a famous couple who just got married not long ago." Alexa proudly informed Andrea enticing her to go with her.


    Grandmother Santos had no plan on going. She made an excuse that she was still tired from the long trip and would like to take a nap. "Why don''t you two go ahead? I''ll stay here. I''m a little bit tired from the long trip. Andrea, you should go and enjoy yourself, you''re still young, but the grandmother is too old for these types of things." She hoped that she sounded convincing enough.


    Alexa was not buying grandmother Santos'' excuse. "But grandma, I want to introduce you to the President and First Lady Dianne. I want people to know who you are. Please come with us!" She pled with the saddest looking face she could put on.


    However, Grandma Santos had already made her decision. She was actually exhausted and not feeling well. "Next time, alright? There will be a lot of time for me to meet all those people. Right now, I need to rest for a little while, alright? Why not just go out enjoy yourselves?!"


    Alexa had no choice but to give up. She understood how grandmother Santos felt. She was the same way when she had first arrived. Alexa decided to let it go and only insisted on Andrea accompanying her.


    Andrea, on the other hand, was contemplating whether she should go or not. She also had just got off a long flight; hence, she was tired as well. However, she was very curious about these famous people from the Philippines.


    She remembered that she had worked on that big wedding of the year and if it were the same couple, she would''ve liked to meet them in person. If she must accompany Alexa and face those other bitches, then so be it.


    "Alright, I will go with you. But I cannot show up there looking like this!" Andrea said to her cousin, feeling ashamed of the simple dress suit that she had tailor-made from the Philippines. She continued,"Everyone there must be wearing nothing but brand named outfits, and I''m wearing my own brand, made in the Philippines. Hahaha!"


    Alexa understood Andrea''s dilemma. With Jane Si and First Lady Dianne present, she cannot let them find fault with her family.


    "Come let me show you something you wouldn''t believe." Alexa grabbed Andrea''s hand and took her to her dressing room. She slid open the door of her walk-in closest and voila! Rows and rows of brand named clothes, shoes, bags, and accessories to choose from.


    "You should be able to find one that would fit your petite body. And since we wear the same size of shoes, you can pick whatever you like. So, have a go at it." Alexa coaxed her cousin, who still had her mouth wide open and eyes bulging from their sockets.


    Once Andrea found her bearing, she exclaimed so loud that Grandmother Santos was startled and went to check what was going on with her two grandchildren.


    "Grandma!!!! Come over here, please! Oh! My! God!"


    When Grandmother Santos entered the dressing room, she too was overwhelmed by what she was looking at. She just stood at the threshold of the dressing room without uttering a word.


    Andrea walked around the rows of clothes, trying to decide what would look best on her body. However, after a while, Andrea still had not picked an outfit to change into making Alexa impatient. She had to call for back up.


    "Ria, please come and help, or we would remain here forever," Alexa shouted for her assistant/bodyguard.


    Ria who had stepped out to give the two cousins time to bond, heard Alexa calling and came in a flash to do her bidding without saying a word.


    She took a glimpse at Andrea to get an idea of what best suited her. Then Ria went inside the walk-in closet and picked up an elegant summer outfit then handed it over to Andrea to change into. Shoes that one right there!" She pointed to the low heeled sandals she at the extreme left of the third row to the bottom.


    Andrea accepted the outfit and grabbed the shoes Ria picked out then went to the bathroom to change. Once she was done, she fixed herself up with light makeup then walked out looking elegant.


    "I''m ready whenever you are!" Andrea announced with a beautiful smile plastered on her beautiful young face. "So... What do you think? Do I still look like "Promdi?" [From the province]


    Ria and Alexa couldn''t believe what they were seeing. Who said that clothes couldn''t make a difference in a person? From what Andrea looked like as they stared at her, they could honestly say that clothes, ''especially brand named ones'' could make a person look elegant. But it depended on the attitude of the person wearing it.


    "Wow! You sure clean up nicely, just like me! We are truly related to one another, hahaha!" Alexa bantered to Andrea, who was proud of the way she looked at the moment.


    Alexa hooked her arm together with Andrea''s. "Ready or not, here we come! Let''s go give them more hell!" The two girls walked with linked arms, followed by Ria, Lucas, and Logan toward the garden party where an irritated Prince Alexander was waiting for Alexa to come back and apologize this time...


    "..."

 Chapter 86 What Is Your Relationship

    Alexa has no idea that Daniel has no plan on selling her to the highest bidder.She thought that he would help her out and arrange for her to have a one on one with Prince Alexander.


    She was making a plan in her head how she would proceed with the seduction scene.When suddenly she remembers the kiss that Prince Alexander had stolen from her back in the Philippines and once again, her beautiful face had turned scarlet red from memory."Phew!I need to clear my head for our plans to work."She whispered to Andrea while they were walking towards the garden.


    Andrea whispered back at Alexa, so the trio behind would not hear their conversation."Why?What''s inside that little mind of yours?Hope is nothing dirty!" Andrea gave a half smile while teasing Alexa.


    Unknown to Alexa that Daniel thought that Andrea''s idea was childish and very stupid and he has no intentions of giving in to her nor helping her hook up with Prince Alexander whatsoever, even if the hell freezes this time.


    ===


    Meanwhile, back at the garden party, certain Prince was seating impatiently waiting for Alexa to return.However, when she has not returned after a while, he got up and went looking for Daniel to find out what''s going on.


    Daniel was speaking to someone on the phone when he found him standing close to a small tree being inconspicuous, away from eavesdropping Jane Si and First Lady Dianne.


    Prince Alexander arrived in time to hear whoever it is Daniel speaking with, asking him to help her get close with himself.The voice sounded like Alexa, and he was excited to know what''s Alexa was planning on doing.


    '' So you wanted to play with fire with me?Why don''t I give you a chance and fuelled it at the same time, let see if we would ignite.''He thought while he retreated to where he was seating to wait for Alexa''s arrival.


    Unbeckoned to Prince Alexander that Ramon Le Grand had been watching him the whole time with a scowl plastered on his face.


    While Ramon was watching Prince Alexander, Jane Si was going back and forth, looking at both of them.She''s trying to figure out what''s going on and how come neither one of them had paid any attention to her?


    While this was happening, Alexa and Andrea arrived looking elegant and beautiful. Everyone turned their attention to the newcomer...


    Except for two people, everyone else was glad to see Alexa coming back to join the festivities.Especially Ann, Eva and Lea who''s busy gossiping among each other to keep themselves from getting bored to death.


    Alexa first went to the far end of the table where President Grant, First Lady Dianne, Jane Si, and Lady Lucy Le Grand were seating and having a conversation.She made her apology while feeling remorse of what she had done.She then introduced her cousin to President Grant, who welcomed Andrea with kind regards.


    After that, she looked for Daniel and Prince Alexander, and when she spotted them standing and speaking with Jeff, Ethan, Ronald, and Ramon, she decided to go to where Ann, Eva, and Lea were seating.Alexa introduced her cousin Andrea, who''s over the moon and fangirling at Ann.


    "Hello!"Ann greeted Andrea without blinking an eye.Eva and Lea did the same thing and introduced themselves to Andrea.


    "How are you feeling?"Ann asked with concern in her voice."Don''t worry about those people and us, and we could care less about what happened.


    " I''m excellent, thank you! For the asking, I appreciate the thought.I had time to think about it, and I need to make amends for what I had done. Also, I should''ve left you guys the way I did.I am sorry about that too."Alexa was showing remorse and tears, starting to build up in her eyes.


    Eva gave Alexa a sisterly hug." Don''t worry about it, alright!Is not a big deal were cowboys, after all. Hahaha!"She jokingly told Alexa to make her feel better.


    "I still think you were cool when you kicked his princely butt,hahaha!"Leah interject


    "You think so?Then let me tell you, this is the third time I had done it to him, and he once told me that I had given him many first.Hahaha!"Alexa now feeling much better, she recaps what had happened in the Philippines when they had first met.Once she had finished telling the story, all five ladies started laughing out loud.


    Alexa realized that she still need to speak to her brother privately.Therefore, she excused herself, asked for the trio to take care of her cousin Andrea before going to the direction of where Daniel was seating close to Prince Alexander.


    Daniel saw her coming and intervene before she got close to them.He quickly got up and met her halfway before pulling her away from Prince Alexander.Sweetheart, your back!Good, I''m sure your hungry and had not eaten anything yet, how about we go and get you. A plate of the deliciously cooked barbecue."Daniel made sure that Prince Alexander heard him when he called her sweetheart.


    Prince Alexander heard every word that came out of Daniel Grant, and he''s still trying to figure out their relationship. ''Is she the woman that Daniel Grant was talking about?I guess I would soon find out when they come back, and he introduces us together."Since there was nothing he could do except wait, Prince Alexander made himself comfortable and waited.


    Unbeckoned to Prince Alexander that Ramon Le Grand was waiting for the opportunity to snatch Alexa from his grasp...


    ===


    Daniel spoke with Alexa on the way to get some food, and he gave her a fair warning that he has no plan on helping her seduce a man."I would make the apology on your behalf, and if he does not accept it, then it''s not a loss in our part.So, when we go back there, just follow along with me, and no matter what happened, don''t ever let him know that we are siblings.You understand!"


    Alexa didn''t even have to think before replying.She likes that idea better than what her cousin had advised her to do."It''s fine with me, just say the word and I would follow."


    ===


    "Prince Alexander, I would like you to meet the most important woman in my life.Alexa Grant."Daniel emphasizes the word ''most important woman'' without divulging their real relationship in which had made Prince Alexander much more irritated.


    "We had met before in the Philippines, and I know who she is very well.What I want to know is... What''s your relationship with each other?"He asked anxiously and sternly...

 Chapter 87 Planning For The Future

    Daniel knew that Prince Alexander would be curious, but he never envisioned that he would challenge him straight up when there are many people around and could eavesdrop on their conversation.He had to think fast, unsure of what kind of answer he would provide him.However, they can''t disclose Alexa''s genuine connection with them as a precaution.


    "What kind of question is that?I had already mentioned to you the other day that I was going to introduce you to an extraordinary lady in my life, and this is she! ... Alexa, I want you to meet our guest from Stonasia this is ..."


    Prince Alexander was quick to disrupt Daniel, for he doesn''t want to disclose his actual Status to Alexa either.He wants Alexa to get to know him as Alexander, ''not the Prince'', but himself.


    "Alexander Rulof, nice to finally get to to know you without being beaten to a pulp."Prince Alexander extended his hand, waiting for Alexa to accept.


    When Alexa hesitated to accept his handshake, he continued on. "Please, accept my sincere apology for the mistaken identity that had happened back in the Philippines.If you accepted my apology, I would like to start fresh?"He has spoken with sincerity in his voice and eyes that could melt an iceberg and ice queen''s heart.


    Alexa has no choice but to accept his sincerity and accepted his handshake."Nice to meet you, Mr. Rulof, and thank you for the apology, I accept."


    Prince Alexander doesn''t want to let go of Alexa''s hands once she accepted his handshake.Alexa was trying to pull her hand, but he holds on as long as he could.While looking at her straight into her soul, and it''s making her blush at the same time.


    Alexa suddenly had a flashback of their kissing scene, and Prince Alexander knew it, he was hungrily gazing at her sweet red lips while salivating and licking at the same time.


    Daniel had no idea of what''s going on between Prince Alexander and Alexa.He''s still confused as to why would he hide his identity to his sister?Wouldn''t it to his benefit if Alexa knew that his a real-life Prince, than a guest from some country?He''s at lost and couldn''t comprehend Prince Alexander''s motive at all.


    "Since you both are in good term now, how about we sit down and start eating, I''m starving."Daniel interrupts the gazing competition that the two were doing.


    Alexa came back to earth and realized that Prince Alexander bewitched her, and she needs to stay away from him as far as she can."I''m going to sit over there with my friends If you don''t mind."


    She was looking at Daniel as she spoke, she doesn''t want to see how Prince Alexander was currently drooling and about to have her for lunch, instead of the barbeque.


    Alexa didn''t wait for Daniel or Prince Alexander to reply, she picked up her plate full of food and went where the girls were seating and had started eating.


    Daniel saw how Prince Alexander kept on looking where Alexa was going without blinking an eye.He decided to tease him and see how far he could push him."Ahem! I would appreciate it if you would stop ogling my one and only.I''m not the type of person who likes to share, especially my one and only."


    Daniel Grant did it purposely and kept on saying '' my one and only'' but never completely finished the whole sentence.Leaving Prince Alexander guessing their true relationships with each other.Which leaves a bad taste in the Prince''s mouth.


    Prince Alexander looked at Daniel, searching to see any clue, but none was found and it''s killing him to the core of his being.''He needs to find out the truth, one way or the other.Even if he had to play along with the man''s scheme and becomes a fool in return, that''s fine, as long as he gets the chance to win the only woman that could make his heart beat like crazy...


    Daniel saw the way Prince Alexander was glaring at him, and he''s having a wonderful time teasing him.He would not mind having him as a brother in law in the future, but Alexa is still young with a bright future.On top of that there''s his father, he had just found her, and not ready to let go of his Princess.Does not matter that Prince Alexander is from a royal family and a very good looking one too...


    The exchange between the Prince and Alexa was not overlooked by many.The whole interaction was being viewed by Ramon, Jane Si, Lady Lucy, First Lady Dianne, and most of all President Grant.


    None of them were happy for various reasons and would do everything in their power to meddle in their business.It''s going to be a very Rocky Road for the couple before they even began their journey...To be together, even if it''s only for one night...

 Chapter 88 Do you Remember Me?

    President Grant had a lengthy discussion with First Lady Dianne about her attitude towards Alexa and her visitor."Don''t screw this up, embarrassed Alexa in front of her guest and I would make sure you regret it for the rest of your life.Do you understand that?!"He angrily warned her, smoke coming out of his nostril.


    First, Lady Dianne knew when President Grant meant what he said, and she better abide, or she could end up in the street of Washington, DC.After receiving an earful from the President,she doesn''t have any choice but to concede or else.Therefore, as soon as they came back to the table, her demeanor changed to now a perfect host, her face that could barely move from too much plastic surgery was forced to conjure a plastic smile as well.


    President Grant sat down at the head of the table and started looking around to see if Alexa had come back.When he saw that she was with Daniel and the Prince, he felt relief and at ease.He motioned to someone to serve him food so he could start eating and finally enjoy that gathering.


    While he was waiting for his food, he secretly watched the interaction between Alexa and Prince Alexander.He doesn''t like what he''s seeing in Prince Alexander''s eyes as he looked at Alexa. It''s the look a man gave when they want to devour someone.And it would not be his Princess if he could help it.


    President Grant continued observing the interaction between the two.As he was watching, little by little, his eyebrow starting to raised almost touching each other.He doesn''t like what he''s seeing, especially when Prince Alexander kept on holding on to Alexa''s when they were shaking hands.He was about to intervene, luckily the Prince finally let go, and he saw Alexa quickly leaving them and went towards her friend from the Philippines.


    He breathed a sigh of relief when Alexa left, based on his observation, Alexa was not interested in him at all.''That''s good! That''s good, indeed!''He thought to himself and leaned back and relax while waiting for his food to arrive.


    What President saw happening was also seen by Ramon, whose face is now unreadable from eating vinegar.He wanted to get closer to Alexa, but afraid to offend the President and Daniel Grant.He would bid his time and wait for the opportunity when everyone leaves, and there''s only him.He plans on sticking around, now that he found her, he would not let her get away this time.


    Then, there''s Lady Lucy Le Grand who''s in deep thought of how she could manipulate the First Lady into matching Ramon with Alexa.She knows it would be tough since the First-Lady was set to pair up Ramon with Jane Si, which was not a bad idea at first.However, things had changed now that Alexa came in into the picture.She''s a much better deal than that spoilt-rotten Jane Si.


    Jane Si was also watching while plotting how to get rid of Alexa in her mind. ''The sooner, the better.I need to get rid of you, one way or the other Alexa Grant!''She thought with a sly smile on her quirky mouth.


    The First-Lady saw that smirk on Jane Si''s face, and she worried that she would make a mess of everything and both of them could be kicked out in the gutter.She needed to do something before it''s too late.


    "Jane, why don''t you accompany me in greeting the guest properly this time." First Lady Dianne ordered her a little sternly and with a warning glare.


    Jane Si might be a spoilt brat, but she''s not stupid and played along.She could not afford to offend her Godmother/Aunt and the President in the process, or she might get banned in entering the White House in the future.


    The two went around to the IAMAC group and greeted them properly, while Alexa was with her brother and the Prince.They don''t want to be around when she comes back; therefore, they did the greeting half fast.


    "Hello! Ladies, I hope you were all enjoying yourself?We were not properly introduced, I''m First-Lady Dianne, and this is my niece, Jane Si."She said with a sweet smile plastered on her face.


    Ann, Eva, Lea, and Andrea were polite enough to greet her back before going back to their conversation as if they never existed.First-Lady Dianne and Jane Si have no choice but to return to their corner as the men decided to join the ladies.


    Jane Si eyes widen when she realizes that Ethan was among the guests and made a 90-degrees turn to greet him, especially."Hi!Remember me?Hawaii?"However, she did not elaborate after Hawaii.Jane Si doesn''t want her Aunty to know what she did then, and it''s embarrassing for the family.


    Unfortunately, Ethan couldn''t remember her at all and just politely responded, " I''m sorry, but I don''t remember you at all. " Before turning his attention back to his girlfriend and future wife, Eva Wen.


    Jane Si''s face becomes sullen and has no choice but to turn around and follow the First Lady while sulking the whole time and in deep thought.'' What is wrong with all these male species?Are they all have bad sights that they could not see my beauty? It must be because I had been out of the limelight for a long time.It''s time for me to go back home and show these people who I am.''


    She decided to face time with her parents in the Philippines. She got up and found a more secluded place in the garden before making her call."Father, how much longer am I ban from going back there? It has been almost a year already, and my fans would forget me already."Jane Si was acting all pitiful in front of her Cellphone while the camera was facing her."Please! Daddy...!"


    "I''ll see what I could do, alright!Be patient, it would not be long, and once I finalize the deal with Mega Entertainment Agency, I would let you know right away.Let me go, today I have an appointment with the new President, and it''s a good friend of mine, Sophia Wen."Mr. Si hangs up without waiting for Jane Si to cry some more.


    ===


    Prince Alexander has no idea what''s ahead of him.For once in his life, he finally found a girl that could make his heart beat and change his way of living.He no longer wanted the playboy life that he has before, he''s now ready to settle with one girl, and that''s Alexa Grant.


    However, he still unsure of how to go about it.In his whole life, he never had to chase a girl, and they were the one always after him.But, the entire situation is now different, and he needed to find a way to rectify the whole situation.He has not planned on going back to Stonasia without Alexa in tow.No matter what, he would make her his Princess, even if it kills him in the process.


    Prince Alexander has no idea whatsoever that the person that would kill him is already in the Country...

 Chapter 89 Meet my Boyfriend.

    First Lady Dianne excused herself that the heat was too much and she has a massive headache and needed to rest.She asked Lady Lucy and Jane Si to accompanies her so they could speak in private.


    Lady Lucy asked Ramon if he would like to accompany them, but he declined to want to stay where he could be around Alexa.Lady Lucy didn''t push him, knowing how he feels about Alexa Grant.She put her hand onto Ramon''s shoulder on the way out and tapped it."Good luck! Go get her!"She whispered.


    Once they had left, Ramon was left by himself feeling out of place with no one to speak with.He was contemplating whether he should join where Alexa was or where Daniel Grant and Prince Alexander was seating.While he was still undecided, President Grant came over and sat opposite him."Hello!Young man!What your name?"


    Ramon was speechless, and he was not prepared for the President himself to come and join him and spoke to him."R-R-Ramon Le Grand Sir!Mr. President, Sir!"


    "Well, nice to meet you, Ramon Le Grand."President Grant extended his hand for a handshake.


    "Nice to meet you as well, Sir!" Was all Ramon could utter as he accepted the handshake.


    "Now, why don''t you enlighten me and tell me how you knew my Alexa? From what I saw that day, it seems that you two have a long history from the way she was all over you that day?"President Grant was looking at him with a face full of curiosity.


    Ramon did not hesitate to recount everything, and he was proud to inform the President that he and Alexa were a childhood friend."So, I was devastated to find out that she was gone and I had looked all over the whole Country for her, only to find her here."


    President Grant sensed that Ramon has a feeling for his daughter, more than just a friend.The contour of his face suddenly turned grim with the thought of losing his daughter when he just found her.He needs to make sure and prevent it from happening if that''s the case.


    "Young man, I want to ask you a question, and your answer is crucial for your future association with Alexa.I advice you to think carefully before you answer, you understand?!"He said it a little stern, to intimidate Ramon."Are you in love with Alexa?"


    Ramon didn''t have to think or hesitate, and he replied straight face without blinking an eye."Mr. President, to reply to your question, yes! I''m in love with Alexa and plan to marry her if she would have me.Not now, of course!I know she''s still young and so am I.I''m still in college and has couple more years before graduating.But, rest assured that she would not go without if she chooses me.I hope that answers your question."He then finally took a breather.


    Now, it''s the President''s turn to be speechless.He could not believe what he was hearing, even after giving Ramon a warning.He still has the guts to admit that he''s in love with Alexa and willing to wait whenever she''s ready.That is if Alexa accepts him to be her partner for life.Hmmm?"


    "Fair enough!Hmmm?I like it!You have guts and integrity, and I like that from a man.You''re not bad, and I wouldn''t mind having you for a son... I mean a family member..."President Grant almost blurts out the word son-in-law, and Ramon catches that.He decided to come clean and let the President know that he knows that Alexa is his daughter.


    "Sir, there''s something I must admit to you as well.You see!... I knew that Alexa came here to meet with her father, and I put two and two together.With both of you have the same last name, there''s only one conclusion, she either your niece or your daughter.However, rest assured that it does not matter to me; what matters to me is Alexa and no one else."


    President Grant was surprised by Ramon''s honesty and sincerity over Alexa, and he likes his demeanor much better than that pompous Prince Alexander who''s about to gobble up his only daughter.


    He decided to give him a chance."I tell you what, I will not have any issue with you hanging around with Alexa, but keep in mind that she''s still young and has a bright future ahead of her.Court her if you must, but no hanky punky!You got that?"He then got up and patted Ramon on his shoulder as he was ready to go back inside."Good luck! Boy! Hahaha!"The President was laughing out loud as he walked away.


    "Thank you!Thank you, Sir! I promised you would not regret it!"Ramon shouted to the President as he was leaving, and in which everyone heard and turned around to see what''s going on?


    The most curious one was Prince Alexander, "what do you think was that about?"He asked Daniel, who''s also bewildered.


    "Bitch me?Whatever it is, it seems he just got an approval from the President himself.Hmmm?I need to find out, it better not be about Alexa, cuz if it is, then I will make sure he doesn''t get out of here alive."Daniel told Prince Alexander while grinning from ear to ear.


    Alexa saw that Ramon was alone and by himself, she quickly got up and went to where Ramon was seating quietly with a smile on his face."Boyfriend, what''s up?Why are you by yourself?Where''s your mother and that witch?"Alexa asked while pulling Ramon to his feet.


    "What are you doing?They went inside; they were hot and needed to rest.Where are you taking me?"Ramon wouldn''t budge from his seating position.


    Alexa put her two arms and back hug Ramon then whispered."I want to introduce you to my new friend and also to show that pervert over there that I''m already taken.Could you do that for me, please!!!"


    Alexa has no idea that Ramon was over the moon with her requests.He likes it that Alexa doesn''t like Prince Alexander at all."Anything for you sweetie, lead the way, and I''m all yours."He turned around and gave Alexa a peck on her cheeks then got up while Alexa still had her arms on his shoulder.


    "Let''s go, let me introduce you first to my new friend, then we could show off to that pervert."She whispered to Ramon''s ear.


    However, Alexa and Ramon did not get a chance to reach IAMAC group, Daniel and Prince Alexander blocked them, both men have a murderous look on their faces while glaring at Ramon...


    Daniel pulled Alexa away from Ramon before he asked the question."What''s going on here?"Looking at Alexa angrily.


    Alexa realized that she had made an error. She forgot about her overprotective older brother.However, it''s too late now, and she needed to go through with it and let this Alexander Rulof know that she''s not available.


    "Daniel, Mr. Rulof, I would like you to meet my boyfriend, Ramon..."She then turned towards Ramon."Daling! I want you to meet Dan..."That was all Alexa able to say before...

 Chapter 90 Sayonara Alexa

    Daniel Grant and Prince Alexander, both at the same time, grabbed Ramon''s collar and said the same words."Boyfriend!!!"In unison, loud and clear for everyone at IAMAC group to hear.


    Alexa was quick to protect Ramon from the two devils in disguise, namely Daniel and Alexander."Guys!What are two doing?Let go of him!"Alexa exclaim.


    Ann decided to ask Jeff to intervene, "Honey! Could you please! Help Alexa''s boyfriend, and they might beat him up."


    "No, way!I''m not going to get involved with the family business.That''s his problem, and has nothing to do with us!"Jeff replied with a half smile on his face.He knows that Daniel or Prince Alexander would not touch a hair; it''s not very gentlemen to do that.At least he hopes so anyway.


    All the bodyguards and Pierre were ready to stop them if they do start fist fighting.However, Jeff was right, Daniel and Prince Alexander was not hoodlum, they were gentlemen, and it was only the heat of the moment that they grabbed Ramon''s collar.Once they realized what they had done, they let go of Ramon and straightened back his collar.


    "Sorry, man!"Daniel let go of Ramon''s collar and straighten it up.


    Prince Alexander, on the other hand, still holding on and does not want to let go.He tried to beat Ramon up to death, but what would Alexa think of him... After a moment, he finally let go and apologize."Please, accept my sincere apology!" Prince Alexander backed away right after.


    Once he found his senses, he turned his attention to Alexa and did the same thing."Please! accept my humble apology."After he said that, he motioned to Pierre and excused himself and then left without looking back.


    Alexa felt a twinge of pain in her heart as she gazed towards Prince Alexander back.She couldn''t understand why does she feel regret, now that it''s done.''Oh, well!At least, he would not bother me any longer."She sadly thought to herself.


    "Alexa, explain this or I don''t know what I would do to him later," Daniel ordered with a scowl on his handsome face.


    "Hahaha!Hahaha!Hahaha!It was only a hoax, and we are not going out.He''s not my boyfriend, and I take that back, he''s my male friend and not my boyfriend.Did you get that?Hahaha!"Alexa explained to her older brother, who''s about to murder Ramon.


    For some odd reason, Ramon felt sad that it only lasted for a short while. He wanted it to be for real and to last for a lifetime.Sadly, Prince Alexander had left already and no need for the show.


    "Let me get this right, Ramon is your buddy, but not your boyfriend?Oh, I got it now! "Daniel then turn to face Ramon and once again apologize for what he had done a while ago."Why don''t we all go join your new friend and party..."Daniel ordered while shaking his head as they walked towards the IAMAC group.


    Meanwhile, "I told you!Daniel, so much of a gentleman to beat someone up in front of another guest.They were only stunned with Alexa''s revelation, that why they had done that.All taken cared off."Jeff told Ann nonchalantly.


    "Whatever!I''ll remember that!Tonight, you will be [outside de kulambo]in the dog house for that."Ann seriously told Jeff with a blank face.


    "Are you serious?"Jeff looks at his wife''s face."Oh, no! you''re serious."Jeff gave some faces, acting all pitiful in front of everyone.


    Everyone started laughing out loud, and Alexa saw and heard it, and it made her envious of the IAMACgroup.She wanted to be a part of the group. Unfortunately, they would be leaving soon, and she would be moving out of the White House to start her training.Hopefully, someday they would meet again, she can''t wait when that time comes...


    ===


    Alexa properly introduces Ramon to everyone, except Andrea, who already knew him.Since it was already too late, they decided to forgo the tour of the White House.Daniel promised them another day for a tour if they still wanted.


    Jeff and Ann had to decline the offer this time, but they promised that in a year or two, they might come back with their twins if it''s still ok with Daniel."Sure!Father still has four more years left with this term and who knows he might run for another term afterward.So, yea!Whenever you''re ready, do give me a call."


    Daniel gave his phone number to Jeff, Ethan, and Ronald.He then looked at Ramon''s direction."You could save it too, and it might come in handy in the future.hahaha!"


    The group bid their goodbye to Alexa, Daniel, Ramon, and Andrea, with a promise that they will keep in touch.Once the Group left, Alexa was unsure of what to do with Ramon.She plans on going back to her room to spend time with Grandma Santos, but it seems that Ramon has no plan on going anytime soon.


    Daniel saw Alexa''s dilemma and decided to help her out."Ramon, if you don''t have another plan for the day, how about having a cold beer with me?I know a good place."Daniel offered, actually more like ordered.


    Ramon knew why Daniel offered to go for a beer, and he wanted to have one on one with him.He decided to go along and bid Alexa goodbye with the promised that he would be back the next day and the day after until they leave.


    Alexa just nodded with agreement, not thinking anything by his comment.Ramon is her friend since childhood, and that''s how she feels about him...AFriend!


    ===


    Meanwhile, back at Ritz-Carlton Penthouse.Lady Antella had been waiting for his buddy Prince Alexander for a while already, and she''s getting impatient by the minute.


    She was sent there by the Queen herself to check on Prince Alexander and to act as his partner at the birthday party of the First Lady.She was about to make a call to Prince Alexander when the door burst opened and Prince Alexander walked in growling at Pierre, ordering him to pack for they are leaving to go back to Stonasia.


    "I''m such a fool, why didn''t I think that she could have a boyfriend already.Ahhhh!I''m such an idiot!I should have known, but no-nooo, I was blinded with my feeling that I had overlooked that.I guess it''s ''Sayonara Alexa Grant!"


    Lady Antella heard it all, and she''s now curious as to what had happened.However, she would need to wait until Prince Alexander calm down before she could get anything from him.


    Lady Antella was in deep thought when Prince Alexander spotted her."What the fudge are you doing here?Did mother send you?I don''t need you, and I''m leaving as soon as we finished packing."He said, still pissed off and smoke coming out of his nostril.


    "What''s with Alexa Grant and why are you saying ''Sayonara''did something happened?"Lady Antella could no longer wait to find out.


    Prince Alexander recounts the whole events to the last word he heard from Alexa Grant.Now, it''s Lady Antella''s turn to be speechless.She also never thought of that possibility that Alexa might already have a boyfriend.It that is the case, she now have more competition...She needed to be prepared in order to win Alexa for herself.

 Chapter 91 Brain Freeze

    Lady Antella was thinking of a method of how to snag Alexa Grant, from the hand of these men,especially Prince Alexander.Now that she knew that Alexa''s in town and there ''s a chance that they could run in with each other, she would do everything within her power to befriend her and then... She would go from there.


    Lady Antella had spent money investigating Alexa''s childhood and past life.She wanted to know everything about her, after hearing from Prince Alexander detail about her.However, the investigator came back empty-handed after.For some reason, there was no history of Alexa Grant, like she never existed at all.And that made her much more curious to find out who is this Alexa Grant that got Prince Alexander all riled up, never wanting to come home unless she with him.


    "So, tell me?Had Queen-mother sent you to accompany me to the party?Hmm, it is not a bad idea, after all.make sure to make yourself as alluring as you could be, a lady that you are!"Prince Alexander banter as he was about to go his bedroom to change out of the sweat smelling shirt he has on when his cellphone rang and vibrated on top of the table. He picked it up, and check the caller then smiled.He answered it after pressing the touch screen button.


    "Yes, Daniel? What can I do for you?"He answered abruptly. He''s still upset about what had just happened.Never in his entire life has he acted that way, he almost hit someone for no apparent reason.He was ashamed of his action; that''s why he had left without saying goodbye.


    "First, let me apologize for what had happened this afternoon.Secondly, I only wanted to ensure that you''re okay; you left abruptly without saying goodbye.Lastly, Ramon and I are going out for a cold beer and thought of you.Would you like to join us?"Daniel asked, mischievously, and with a grin plastered on his handsome face.


    He knew how to entice Prince Alexander from going, just mentioned Ramon, and for sure he would be right over in a flash.Daniel knew that Prince Alexander feels that Ramon is his competitor with Alexa, but not him.He wonders if the Prince knew that they are a sibling and not a lover.


    "Sure!Where should we meet?"Prince Alexander answered interestingly, opposite to what his real feeling.


    Daniel gave him the address, but he did not stop there.He had to tease Prince Alexander and see how far he would go to win his Sister Alexa.''He likes Prince Alexander, and he doesn''t mind having him for a future brother-in-law, but that would be up to Alexa and not him''He thought after hanging up the call.


    ===


    Ramon was nervously waiting for Daniel Grant to come back so they could leave.He doesn''t like the curious look that First Lady Dianne, Jane Si, and his Mother were giving him.He was glad when his Mother breaks the silence.


    "Ramon, don''t worry about me. I will go back to the hotel on my own, and I already ordered a car to pick me up.Therefore, enjoy your brotherly bonding with Mr. Grant."Lady Lucy emphasizes the word brotherly bonding in a clear, crisp manner.First, Lady Dianne and Jane Si did not think of any meaning by what it meant.


    Ramon, on the other hand, clearly understood what his Mother meant, and he planned on doing just that.He would need to get Daniel Grant on his side as well, making sure that... Prince Alexander would be out of the picture once the party is over, and he goes back to his Kingdom.


    Just as Ramon was in deep thought, Daniel walked in looking all dashing wearing suit jacket on the outside, Polo shirt in the inside, and leg hugging jeans, which highlights his muscles.


    "Ready?" He asked Ramon with a friendly tone of voice.


    "Whenever you are."Ramon got up and give his Mother a peck on her cheek and bid the First Lady and Jane Si goodbye.


    "Don''t wait up, Mother, we will be out late tonight," Daniel told the First Lady Dianne as they were walking out the door while waving his hand ''as a sign of goodbye'' up in the air.


    ===


    Prince Alexander arrived at the address that Daniel told him to go.The place is a trendy upscale bar where the only cream of the crop hangs out.A Private Club and Member only, unless you''re invited by one of the members.Prince Alexander was used to this kind of setting, wherever he goes around Europe, it''s always the case.The only difference was, he''s the member and not the other way around.


    The doorman opened the door to Prince Alexander and was greeted by the Ma?tre d'' as soon as he enters.


    "Good evening, welcome!May I have your membership card, please!"He asked, politely and respectfully while staring at him without blinking.


    "I''m not a member, and I''m a guest of one of your member."Prince Alexander replied with his European Accent and with a commanding tone.


    "I see!May I have the name of the guest that had invited you so that I may direct you to their table."


    "Daniel Grant."Was all Prince Alexander needed to say?''Everyone knows who he is, and if this foreigner is his guest, then he must be someone equally valuable person.The Ma?tre d'' thought while he ushered him toward the private room for the First Family.


    "If you would follow me please!"The Ma?tre d'' asked Prince Alexander then continued toward their destination.The hallway that would lead them to the private room was visible to the eyes of the other guest, and when Prince Alexander walked in, people started whispering among each other, and he knows they were talking about him.


    One table, in particular, couldn''t keep themselves quiet and speak loud enough for Prince Alexander to hear as he was walking by.He turned his head looked at the direction of the ladies, gave them a sweet smile before continuing toward the private room.


    "My God, who is that young man? Every bit of him.From his body built, to his facial features, to his sweet smiling face...I want it all."One lady told her friend.


    "Me...Too!Give him to me, and I will devour him whole... Yummy, I want to taste him."Another one spoke.


    Even the gentlemen at the bar couldn''t help themselves envy the aura that Prince Alexander was emitting as he walks by.He''s over a head taller than the Ma?tre d and with a youthful feature.


    PrinceAlexander moves with grace, and very much self-assured, he''s oozing with charm and always received demanding attention with his surroundings.Men or Women, left gaping as he walked on by towards the private room.


    Prince Alexander knew who he is and what he''s capable of doing, he''s only issued right now is one, and that''s non-other than Alexa Grant...He has not lost his confidence as of yet.He knew that given time, Alexa Grant would fall for his charms just like those other ladies who want to eat him alive.With that thought, it left a half smile on his face as he was ushered inside the room.


    Once the door of the private room closed, all ladies and gentlemen started checking the social media for his information.They checked if a new celebrity from Europe arrived in town, a Model, a second generation heir.


    However, no one was able to find anything about Prince Alexander, since no one had thought to search for a royalty...When no one was able to find anything, they went back to their original discussion and continued, until Daniel Grant and Ramon Le Grand enters the bar...


    "Good evening!Welcome!Mr. Grant, how are you?Your guest had arrived, and I took him to your private room.Follow me, please!"The Ma?tre d fave the way for the two to enter.


    "Oh, my God!Today is my lucky day!I had died and gone to heaven, seeing all these Angel walking right in front of me."One older lady in her mid-fifties said to a friend of the equally same age.


    "Better be careful, or you might have a heart attack!Remember, we are only here to look, but not to touch.Hahaha!"Another ladies jokingly told her friend.


    "I know!I Know! But you know what?If those boys were the Angel that would take me, I wouldn''t mind getting a heart attack now.Hahaha!"


    The Ma?tre d heard what the ladies said as they were walking by and just shook his head and continued to do his job.


    Ramon and Daniel were oblivious with their surroundings and continued following the Ma?tre d toward the private room.The Ma?tre d opened the door, and first thing Ramon saw was a silhouette of a man standing with his back speaking with someone on the phone...


    Daniel went towards the mini bar inside the Private room to grab a couple of beer for him and Ramon.He handed one to Ramon and started drinking from his bottle."Ahhh!This is good, nothing refreshing than a nice cold beer."Daniel exclaims loud enough for Prince Alexander to hear that they had arrived.


    Prince Alexander then turned his head to greet them with a wave of his hand and continued speaking to someone...


    Ramon''s face turned scarlet red, and smoke started coming out of his nostril, the eye was blazing towards Prince Alexander''s back...He quickly asked Daniel with accusing glare."What is he doing here?Did you invited him as well?"


    Ramon thought that he would have a chance to bond with Daniel and hoping to get him on his side, but with Prince Alexander being there, it would tough for him to do that now.He was so upset that he gulped the cold beer on his hand in one go. Which is a big mistake in his part...


    "AHHHH!!!" [Brain freeze... And it F...king hurt like hell!]

 Chapter 92 Heart to Heart Talk

    The three men end up drinking more than what their body could handle.They were all too intoxicated to even move from where they were seating.Therefore, when Pierre came to check on Prince Alexander, he was in for a shock to see all three of them passed out on the sofa.


    Pierre and Prince Alexander bodyguards were all in one of the adjoining room of the private office along with Daniels Secret service details, and they had stayed to give the three men privacy.Unbeckoned to them that they were having a drinking competition.The bet...Alexa Grant!


    ===


    A couple of hours prior:


    Ramon was in shocked to see that Prince Alexander had joined them and it seems he knows full well that he would be there.He''s curious as to what''s Prince Alexander''s motive.However, whatever it is, he''s not letting him have it his way if he could help it.


    He was still in shock when he gulped the cold beer Daniel had just given to him, drinking it in one shot.What a big mistake on his part, he ends up with a brain freeze."Ahhh!What the F.ck it hurts like hell!"He almost collapsed on the ground after that fiasco.


    "Are you alright?Why the hell did you do that for?That''s a stupid move, man, and you''re lucky it didn''t kill you."Daniel trying to help him up and ushered him toward the sofa.


    Prince Alexander saw and heard what happened to Ramon and immediately hangs up the phone to also try to help him.However, by the time he reaches them, Daniel had escorted him already towards the sofa and seating comfortable while still holding on to his head.


    Daniel handed Prince Alexander a cold beer as well, "here! Do you want to know how it feels?Drink it in one shot, and you would know. Hahaha!"


    Prince Alexander was not quick in the uptake, and he doesn''t think it was funny at all.Does he wonder why Daniel would offer him to drink it in one shot and get a brain freeze just like Ramon?He just accepted the beer and shook his head before seating himself in the sofa opposite to Ramon.


    Daniel thought it would be fun to get the two men drunk.He devised a competition between the two, and the prize is non-other than Alexa.Unfortunately, they would also have to go against him, if neither of them could beat him drinking, then none of them would win.


    The deal was, whoever won could have dinner with her, unsupervised.Daniel would make all the arrangement, and it''s a guaranteed that Alexa would agree.With Daniel''s assurance that Alexa would agree, they also decided to do the competition.


    Hence, all three of them now passed out from drinking way over than their capability to handle.The worst of it all, there was no winner, since Daniel was the last one who passed out.


    Pierre, all the bodyguards, and secret service took their respective bosses back homes and hotels.Ramon ended up staying in Prince Alexander''s suites since Pierre doesn''t know which hotel he was staying.The next day would be so much fun when Prince Alexander and Ramon wakes up with a massive headache and having to face each other first thing in the morning.[That would be for another chapter]


    ===


    Back in the White House, Grandmother Santos and Andrea was allowed to stay with Alexa for the night.The next day, they would be transferred to a property in the outskirt of Washington DC.


    The First Family owns a five-bedroom house that they let friends or family use when they come to visit the Capital.It was decided that Grandmother Santos and Andrea would temporarily reside there for the time being.But, for their first night, they were permitted to stay with Alexa, ordered by the President itself.


    "Don''t move, I haven''t put it on you properly yet."Alexa was putting a face mask on Andrea, and she keeps on moving excitedly wanted to see herself in the mirror.


    "Can''t you hurry up, you been trying to put it on me for almost ten-minutes already and my neck is getting numb,"Andrea complained to her cousin.


    "There!Finish, you could take a look now." Alexa proudly announced and then backed away so that Andrea could see for herself in the mirror.


    What she in front of her made her looked at Alexa in contempt."So, you think you would play this trick on me, ha!You watch come here!Let me show you what I could do to that beautiful face of yours."Andrea then tried to catch her, the two cousins chasing each other like little children.


    The laughter inside Alexa''s room could be heard on the outside by the twins who are still contemplating how to ask for a couple of days off.The IAMAC group had not left yet and had requested for the twins to join them in the yacht before they made sail.


    "Tomorrow, after the grandma and cousin leaves, you ask her if we could take a day off.Is that clear?"Logan was ordering his twin brother Lucas, to speak with Alexa about a day off.


    They don''t know who''s the oldest one between them, Mrs. Kuan never divulges to them who came out first.


    Therefore, they decided to go with the rank.Logans is Team Leader #1, and Lucas is Team Leader #2, so Logan has a higher position in terms of numbers, and has the rights to gives an order.Lucas has no choice but to agree."Alright!Tomorrow, once the grandma and cousin leave..."


    After a while, Alexa''s room became quiet.Logan and Lucas was relief from their duty, and two new secret services came to replace them.Ria who usually sleep in the other room now shares the bed with Grandmother Santos for the night and sound asleep.


    However, Alexa and Andrea both still wide awake in bed.No matter how hard Andrea tries to sleep, she was having a hard time doing so, due to the excitement."Cuz, are still awake?" Andrea asked Alexa, who''s also still wide awake due to someone who keeps on popping in her mind.


    "Yes!What is it?"She turned on the side table lamp to be able to see her cousin''s face.


    "How does it feel?Andrea asked curiously now facing her.


    "I don''t know...It''s kind of...I don''t know it was hard to explain, and you really have to experience it yourself.You know!It''s hard to explain it into detail."Alexa replied a little frustrated.


    Andrea quickly sat up and pulled Alexa up into seating position."Cousin!Tell me, did something happened to you that I don''t know?Speak!"


    "What?You asked me how does it feel?I''m only replying to your question honestly.I really don''t know how to explain the kiss.You know it was the first time I ever been kissed in my life, so... How do I know how to explain how it feels?!"Alexa replied much more frustrated now than before.


    "Hahaha!Hahaha!You are so funny!I asked you how it feels to find out who your father is and not about someone kissing you!Hahaha!You''re so busted!"Andrea was laughing out loud while teasing Alexa in return.


    "Oh, my God!!!What in the world did I just reveal to you?Oh!!! I''m so embarrassed!"She put her two palms to her face to cover in embarrassment...

 Chapter 93 A Matter of Life and Death

    The next day at the White House, President Grant arrives very early at Alexa''s room to personally invite Grandmother Santos and Andrea to have breakfast with them.He wanted to get the chance to speak with Grandmother Santos after, and before they leave to move to the Guesthouse.


    Alexa was delighted to accept for her family. She also wanted to introduce Grandma Santos to her father.This is a good time as any, and she never knows when they would have this chance once they move to the First Family Guesthouse.


    Grandmother Santos wanted to decline and told Alexa that she doesn''t know how to eat with utensils as an excuse.But that did not work with Alexa, for she has answers for everything."It''s alright Grandma, I don''t either, and we could both eat with our hands, they don''t mind.Were family after all. Hahaha!"


    Andrea knew the real reason why Grandmother Santos doesn''t want to have breakfast with the First Family; It''s because of her actual status, which is a hired help.Alexa''s nanny, nothing more.Even her status as a cousin is a hoax, and she knows it.


    However, she''s not going to let that stop her from eating at the same table as the First Family."Grandma, let us do this one time, alright!A once in a lifetime for us, to be able to dine with the First Family of The United States of America.Please!"Andrea, pleaded with sad eyes, making Grandmother Santos broken hearted to see.


    "Oh, alright!Only this one time, and never again.You understand!Both of you?"She sternly told her two granddaughters with full of love.


    "Ye-hey!!!"Alexa came to hug Grandmother Santos, and Andrea followed.All three hugged each other laughing with tears in their eye.Soon, they were on the way to the private dining room of the White House followed by Ria, Lucas, and Logan as usual.


    ===


    They arrived at the private dining room at the same time as the First Lady Dianne.Alexa gives her a proper greeting, which was ignored as usual.She was planning on introducing her Grandmother but decided against it.


    First-Lady Dianne sat on her usual chair and ordered to bring her coffee without asking Alexa nor her guest to sit down.


    Alexa had no idea what to do and so as Grandmother and Andrea.They were hesitating if they should sit down anywhere or they have to sit at a particular chair.When after a minute or so, and the First Lady hasn''t said a word.Alexa took upon herself to assign a seat for Grandmother and Andrea, which was next to her.


    The First Lady saw what Alexa was about to do and raised her head to scold her.That''s when Grandmother Santos got to see her feature, and her eyes widen in shock.She put her hands on her mouth and gasp..."Jesus Christ!Have mercy on me!"Was all the Grandmother Santos able to utter before everything went black and she passed out on the ground?


    "Grandma!!!!"Both Alexa and Andrea exclaim and both got down to their knees to revive Grandmother Santos.


    "Help!!!Help!!!Ria!!!, Guys!!! Come help me, please!!!"Alexa was shouting on top of her lungs.Andrea, on the other hand, lifted Grandmother''s head to lay on her lap and was crying non-stop.


    "Huh, huh, huh!Grandma, wake-up.Grandmother... Can you hear me?!Grandmother, wake up!!!!"Andrea was hysterically calling Grandmother Santos to wake-up.But, she''s totally out and unknown if she''s still breathing, due to the commotion.


    Alexa and Andrea were hysterically crying while slumped on the ground shaking Grandmother Santos like crazy.Ria, pull up Alexa trying to comfort her at the same time.


    "Alexa, the White House Emergency care is here, let them do their job, I''m sure Grandma Santos is going to be alright!"That''s what Ria was praying for, and she only said those word trying to console the grieving Alexa with no luck.Alexa was inconsolable, and she just kept on sobbing in Ria''s embrace.


    "What''s going on here?"President Grant came in stunned to see the emergency care team was on site.He saw Alexa in Ria''s embrace and quickly went to her and pulled her out of Ria''s embrace and put into his without a care of what people around him think.


    "Hush!Child, you''re Grandmother will be alright, she''s in good hand. I promised you, alright!"He kept on caressing her hair as he spoke in a soothing calm manner.


    The First-Lady finally got up from where she had been seating the whole time without a care in the world.She then went towards the father and daughter and acted all sweet and caring, and started patting Alexa on her back."It''s alright child, they will take care of her, we have the best Doctor in the White House.Why don''t you first sit down and not be in the way."She then pulled Alexa out of the President embrace and ushered her to sit down.


    Ria was watching from the side and saw how quickly the witch step-mother changed one the President arrived.Just like the one from ''Cinderella and Snow White and the seven dwarfs.''Lucky for Alexa that she have her dwarfs around her to protect her at all time.


    The wicked witch would do everything in her power to get rid of the princess, but it will be a tough one for her to accomplish with all her dwarfs around her.


    Ria saw how Grandmother Santos looked scared and shocked after seeing the First Lady''s face, there''s something wrong with the picture and she intended to let Alexa know about her suspicions...

 Chapter 94 What is the Truth?

    When the Emergency Care Unit came, Grandmother Santos was given the first aid right away.The paramedic quickly checked Grandma Santos airway, breathing, and circulation.Once that was done, they see if she has any spinal injury, before putting her in the recovery position, which is lying face up.


    The paramedic turned Grandma Santos face toward him, to check if she''s breathing.He then tilted Grandma''s head back to allow the air to move freely in and out of her mouth.


    Once it''s verified that she''s breathing fine, he signals the other paramedic to bring the stretcher so they could transfer Grandmother Santos to a nearby hospital for further examination.


    Suddenly Grandmother Santos awakens and becomes restless and agitated.However, she can''t seem to utter a word.No matter how much she tries, there was no sound whatsoever.The paramedic gently restrains her while the other paramedic prepared to sedate her, afraid that she might end up with heart attack if she continued.


    Andrea was nearby and saw that they were about to give Grandmother a sedative, she quickly came to try to calm Grandmother Santos, to stop the paramedic from giving her sedative.They needed her alert so they could find out what''s going on, and why did she suddenly pass out.


    Alexa was getting ready to get up and go with Andrea and Grandmother Santos to the Hospital, but First Lady Dianne stopped her."Forgive me, child, but you cannot go with them to the Hospital.Let the other young lady go, what''s her name...She''s her granddaughter, right?"


    "But Mam! First Lady!I need to go with my Grandmother...!" Alexa was trying to break free from the First Lady''s grasp." I beg you! Please!!! Let go of me...!"


    First Lady Dianne was determined to hold on to her, for whatever reasons."I''m sorry, but it''s for your own good not to go with them."


    President Grant intervened and took Alexa away from the First Lady grasp and tried to explain to her the reason why she couldn''t go. "Don''t worry sweetheart! I''ll let you go later, once everything is cleared.Alright!Is for your own security that we cannot just let you go with them.A precaution."


    Alexa couldn''t understand it and doesn''t want to understand it either.She had lived all her life without having to worry about her safety, and she''s not about to start now.Especially if it''s in regards to the Grandmother, that raised her.


    " I''m sorry! Sir!Mr. President, but I''m a nobody who would want to hurt me?Aren''t you forgetting?I''m just a relative who''s visiting, no one special to the First Family.So, please! let me go!"She pushed the President hand away and got up ready to follow Andrea and the Grandmother Santos.


    Unfortunately, Daniel was coming as she was running after Andrea and was stopped at the threshold of the dining room.


    "Got Ya!Where do you think your going little missy?"Daniel calls for Ria, Lucas, and Logan to take Alexa back to her room.


    "Take her to her room and make sure she stays, you understand!"Daniel ordered sternly to the trio.


    "No!!! I want to go to!Please, let me go!!!"Alexa was kicking and fighting, but the twins were trained professional, it''s too hard for her to fight off.


    She was screaming, kicking, and trying to bite off the hands that were preventing her from going.Ria had to intervene and did something from the back of her neck, and she went limp after that.


    Logan and Lucas looked at each other asking who would carryAlexa when Ria lifted Alexa like a sack of potato.She put Alexa on her shoulder and walked like it''s nothing back to Alexa''s room.


    Logan and Lucas followed Ria while scratching their heads, and at the same time giving each other a killer look.


    ===


    Meanwhile, back in the dining room, the President, Daniel and First Lady Dianne were having a heated discussion of what had happened.


    " I told you!I don''t know what''s got into that old lady.I was quietly enjoying my coffee when they arrived, and that child was telling them where to sit down.I was being nice and was going to greet them when they were about to sit, and then she suddenly passed out.That''s it!I''m telling you, that is all that happens.She could be having a heart attack for all I know!"


    President Grant does not believe a word she''s saying.One of the kitchen help had already reported to him what happened and had asked Daniel to look into the matter.He just wanted to hear it from the First Lady''s mouth.Unfortunately, it seems there''s something she''s hiding for she lied to him with a straight face.


    "Alright!Let''s end it here."He then turned his attention to Daniel. "Let talk at the Oval Office. Follow me."He stormed out with a grim face, and anyone could tell that the President was mad and they made sure they were all out of the way.


    Daniel shakes his head as he looked at his mother with sadness showing on his face."Why?Why, Mother?!"He asked, then left without waiting for the answer...


    The First Lady was dumbfounded with Daniels questions.She was in deep thought as she follows with her eyes the two most important person in her life. '' What did Daniel found out? Why did he ask me why?What does he mean by that?Ahhh!!!I need to find out what he had found out!''She quickly got up and followed the President and Daniel to the Oval Office.


    By the time the First Lady arrives at the Oval Office, President Grant and Daniel were already walking in inside, and she could hear the ordered that President Grant had given to his Secret service that was guarding the door."No matter who or what, I''m not to be disturbed.Unless we are in DEFCON-1 ( for situations of global severity, like nuclear war) is that clear?!"


    "Yes, Sir! Mr. President!"The secret service replied in unison...


    The First Lady heard it and ran as fast as she could while shouting. "Wait!!!"


    President Grant heard her shouting and turned to look at her with eyes full of sorrow, before slamming the door shut right in front of her face...

 Chapter 95 The Truth Revealed

    The First Lady was confused and apprehensive of whatever it was.Daniel must have obtained something, and she''s uncertain of what it is for him to ask her why?


    Regrettably, she''s too much of a lady to make a display in front of the Secret services.The First Lady elected to go back to their private residence and anticipate.Whatever it is, she would soon find out anyway...


    ===


    Washington DC Memorial Hospital ICU:


    Grandmother Santos was brought into the ICU part of the Hospital.They need to watch over her for 48 hours to make sure she does not have a heart attack.All kind of examination elements were attached to Grandmother Santos, making sure that all her vital signs were being observed.


    Andrea was not permitted inside the ICU.However, a chamber was provided for her so she could wait pleasantly.


    While Andrea was waiting for the result of Grandmother Santos examination, she checked her phone to see if Alexa was trying to get in touch with her.She was surprised that she doesn''t have, not even one call or message.


    ''That''s odd!''She thought.


    Once they got Grandmother Santos settled, Andrea tried to call Alexa, but she was not able to get connected.She tried several times more, but still no success.Finally, she gave up and sent a text message instead.To her surprise, it also did not go through. Now, she started to worry not only for her Grandmother but also for Alexa, but there''s nothing she could do but wait.


    Inside the ICU, Grandmother Santos was wide awake with so many things going through her head.She couldn''t believe that the same person that had bailed her out of her debts with the loan shark back then would be the new First Lady of the United States Of America.


    A compelling person, second from the President.What is she going to do now?It''s like it was only yesterday...


    ===


    Flashback 19 years ago:


    Mrs. Dianne Jones Grant arrived in New York City with her bodyguard to meet with someone, and that person was none other than Nanny Adelaida Santos, a compulsive gambler who owes a tremendous amount of money from a local loan shark.


    Mrs. Dianne Jones Grant found out from her best friend Lucy Le Grand ''which was a model at that time'' that her husband has a woman his been leaving together in New York City, an International Model from the Philippines and her name is Chrissy Chen-Wen.


    After finding out, Dianne was enraged and was ready to murder someone.She needed to make sure to get rid of the other woman in her husband''s life.She hired an investigator and found out about Nanny Santos who been Chrissy''s nanny since she was born and a person that could help her with her plan.


    Nanny Santos was a compulsive gambler, and once they arrived in New York City, she readily found underground gaming and lost a lot of money.She had to resort into borrowing money from a loan shark with a very high-interest rate.Regrettably, she never won and also not make enough money to be able to pay back what she owes along with the high interest.


    In turn, the loan shark was chasing nanny Santos for none payment of the principal and interest of her loan.In which had accumulated over time, and the amount had become enormous.


    She wanted to bail out and go back to the Philippines, but afraid that they might come after her charge, ''Chrissy Chen-Wen'' Alexa''s mother.


    Consequently, she had no option but, to reveal the truth to Chrissy to ask for help.Nonetheless, due to Chrissy being pregnant, she has not been working for a while, and the only money she has was from the support Sean Grant was giving her monthly.Which was only sufficient for their daily necessities; she was not able to help Nanny Santos with her dilemma.


    ====


    Dianne Jones came from a very wealthy family. Thus she was able to bribe nanny Santos to help and accept her offer to pay off the debt in return of helping her get rid of the other woman in her husband''s life.Hence, Nanny Santos had done an evil thing and bite the hand that had been feeding her all this time.


    ===


    Grandmother Santos thought at that time that Dianne Jones was only another model who wants to get rid off competition, and she has no idea that she was the other woman in Sean Grant''s life.That''s why she was shocked and almost had a heart attack when she recognized her that morning.


    ''We can''t stay here now. We need to leave as soon as possible.But what about Alexa?What''s going to happen to her now?Chrissy, wherever you may be, please! look after your daughter, for there''s nothing else I could do to protect her from that evil woman.''Grandmother thought as she lays there in the ICU all alone with only the sound of the machines beeping...


    ===


    Back in the Oval Office, Daniel laid out to his father all the information he gathered in such a short time.President Grant took it and read it intensely, his eyebrow almost touching each other and face turning red by the minute.


    "So! This is the reason why she almost had a heart attack when she saw your mother?She recognized her from before and was afraid of what your mother could do to her.Hahaha!What a shame, I was ready to set them up to stay here for good to keep Alexa company.But now, with this... There''s no way that I would let them come near her ever again."


    President Grant called for his assistant who''s always standing by outside the door.As soon as the assistant came in, he gave his order to prepare to send the Grandmother and Granddaughter back to the Philippines after making sure that the Grandmother is alright to travel.


    "Yes, Sir! Mr. President!"The assistant left as soon as he received his order to take care of the matter.


    "Make sure your sister does not find out anything about this. I know it will break her heart for sure.Make up some story to tell her, then prepare her to move-in with Ms. Garcia asap so she could start her training for whatever it is that she wanted to do for her future.


    That''s all for now, and you may go!"He then turned and went to behind his deck and slump down to his chair, suddenly looking all tired.


    Daniel understands his father''s feeling at the moment very clearly, for he feels the same way.He got up and was ready to leave, but before he walked out of the Oval Office, he turned around to speak and say something.


    "Father, If it''s any consolation, at least we now have Alexa with us, and she did grow up pretty well.Don''t you think so?"Then he walked out the door without waiting for his father''s reply.


    ===


    The First Lady was waiting for Daniel to emerge from the Oval Office.As soon as she saw him, she walked right to him, and with a proud look on her face, she asked."So! What is this important matter that you and your father spoke about that he doesn''t want to be bothered unless it''s DEFCON-1?"


    Daniel was not planning to answer his mother and was going to continue walking, but she grabbed her arms and stopped him.He doesn''t have a choice but to speak."Mother!If you want me to continue calling you that!I advice you to let go of my arms right now!"


    First Lady Dianne was stunned to hear her son who''s always had a smiling face and could only speak a sweet word to her, now speak to her like that.


    "What is wrong with you and your father?Ever since that child showed up, you all treating me like I have a plague."She looked at Daniel with sadness in her eyes, trying to make him feel sorry to her.She then asked once again.


    "What''s going on?"Thinking Daniel would soften and tell her in return. [Not!]


    Instead, Daniel grabs her mother''s hand that was holding on to him, then dropped it and let it go and stormed out without looking back...


    "Daniel! Come back here!I''m not finished with you yet."She shouted as loud as she could, but there was no one to hear her but the Secret-services that were guarding the hallway.

 Chapter 96 Tsunami had Landed

    Alexa wakes up the next day, unsure of what had happened the night before?She remembers Grandmother Santos had passed out and taken to the Hospital, and she wanted to go.Then she was knocked out by someone, ''who?'' she wonders for she was out for a whole day and night.


    As soon as she fully opened her eyes and regained her senses, the first thing she wanted to do was to go to the Hospital.She looked around to see if Ria''s about, but she''s nowhere around.


    ''She''s probably getting my breakfast, and I should go and take a shower first, that way I will be ready by the time she comes back.''She thought as she got out of the bed; still, a little light headed but, in a good mood.


    Alexa was humming a beautiful song while taking a shower, thinking that she would be seeing her beloved Grandmother very soon.Unbeckoned to her, that she temporarily restrains from going anywhere, mainly to visit Grandmother Santos at the Hospital.She would quickly find out!


    Alexa chooses a simple summer dress, not over the top for a Hospital visit.She then dried her hair and put it in a ponytail as always.The usual, she put baby powder on her palm and dab it on her face, she then put a clear lip gloss and wallah!She was finished and ready to go!


    However, when she tried to open the door, it was locked, and it would not budge no matter how hard she tries to turn and pull the handle.Alexa decided to call out to the twins, and she knew they''re on duty at that hour.


    "Hello!!!!Lucas!!!!Logan!!!! Please, open the door!I beg you, please!!! Open the door?!"


    When no ones came to unlock the door, she thought of Ria, ''she must be out there too!Ria!!!If you''re out there and could hear me!!!Please!!!! Open the door!"


    Alexa tried her might, she even begged and pleaded to the twins and Ria, but they did not budge from their post standing guard outside the door.The order came directly from the President himself, and that was not to let her out no matter what and they have to obey or face the consequences.


    Alexa was now getting very anxious and hysterical when her door remained lock.Suddenly, a thought came to her and remembered her cellphone. She could call Ria, Andrea, or Daniel.Anyone, as long as she could get out of her captivity.


    She quickly went back out to her bedroom and started rummaging her bed, looking for her cellphone.She pulled the bedspread, then the bed sheet, lastly she pulled the pillow, when y she couldn''t find her cellphone, she stripped the cushion from the pillow-cases... But, she still unable to find her phone.


    "Ahhh!!!!"She''s getting frustrated and losing patient, but there''s no one in the room whom she could vent her anger, she began throwing whatever her hand lands-on.


    The pillows went plying, hitting a vase and fell on the floor.*Crash!*Next was the alarm clock on the top of the table, *swoosh!!!* Hit the and broken into pieces.When she still not satisfied with wreaking havoc, she went towards her vanity and slide her two hands in full force, and everything went flying all over the place.


    Alexa tried once more, "Ria!Ria!!! Where are you?Ria!!!!"


    When Ria still hasn''t shown up after screaming and yelling for a while, Alexa had given up and slump down to the ground and began sobbing endlessly.She stayed where she was for what it seems to be an eternity when, in reality, it was not even more than five minutes.


    Alexa was still slumped on the ground sobbing when someone quietly came and tiptoed without making sounds as not to alert her.When that person was almost in front of Alexa, she quickly grabs the person in one movement, and she had the person hands captured behind his back...


    His.. was the right word, for it was the President himself who came checking to make sure she''s alright, only to be wrestled by his daughter.And from the look of it, she has no planned on letting him go whatsoever.


    "Ahem!You may let go of my arms now, sweetheart, daddy''s here alright!"President Grant doing his best to speak soothingly, but is not working.Alexa was already on the verge of having a nervous breakdown, she had already lost all her senses, and she no longer thinking clearly, blinded by her grief.


    Alexa stood still and slowly released her father''s arms, but... Contemplating if she should make a ran for it and rushed to the door knowing Logan and Lucas would stop her, she then decided against it and went to the sofa and sat down looking devastated, defeated and all worn out from the activity she had done.


    President Grant''s heart was shattering into many little pieces from the way Alexa looking depressed and lifeless.He sat next to her and held her hands, doing his best to comfort her without uttering a single word.A minute went by, and Alexa finally calmed down, enough to ask President Grant a question.


    "Dad!What''s going on?Why am I being locked up?!I need to know, or I would go crazy?"Alexa was looking at her father with tears flowing down her beautiful, youthful face, and she seems like a small child from the way she''s looking at her father, begging for an explanation.


    President Grant was feeling sad that he was unable to make light of the situation for Alexa to understand.He wanted to tell her everything''s going to be okay, but from the way she had massacre her bedroom, he doubted that she would let it go just like that.He needed to think of a way to tell her without breaking her heart in the process.


    "Why don''t we have breakfast first, then we could discuss it while we were eating.How''s that?"President Grant got up and stretched his hands out for Alexa to help her up.


    Alexa looks up to her father, and she looked straight into his eyes.There she saw something. His eyes indicate that he''s hiding something vital and Alexa needed to find out what it is.If playing along and acting like everything is alright, she could do that!


    She was about to accept President Grant''s hand and get up when her eyes diverted to her surrounding and saw what she had done in her room.She was stunned and speechless.


    "I''m sorry!Oh, my God!I''m a monster!!!"She put her two palms on her face and began sobbing from embarrassment.The whole room was a total mess, and it looks like a tsunami passed by and run through everything.Alexa has no face to show to her father after seeing what she had done and decided to remain.


    President Grant was not having any of it; he grabbed Alexa''s hands and pulled her up, facing him.He then put his two hands into her face, so she''s looking at him directly as he spoke sternly.


    "Alexa, look at me!I''m your father, and I love you!No matter what you do, now, or later in the future... I would accept it and forgive you!No matter what it is, alright!


    So! Let''s go and have breakfast for I''m starving, and I have to fly out today.Therefore, I will not see you for a while, please! spend a little time with me, please!"


    Alexa had no choice but to go with President Grant to have breakfast with the witch.As soon as they stepped out of the room,cleaners were quick to go in and began fixing all the mess that Alexa had created.


    Ria, Logan, and Lucas couldn''t look at Alexa straight in her eyes, especially when she''s glaring at them and giving them a murderous look.Her looks were saying, ''just wait when we get back later, all three of you are dead!''Without President Grant realizing what''s happening behind his back.


    When President Grant and Alexa arrived at the dining room, they were in for a shock.First Lady Dianne had already called for reinforcement, and Jane Si was seating like a princess having a wonderful time chatting with her.


    The two stopped chatting only long enough to look at them and greeted them with a smirk on their faces before continuing with their conversation.President Grant just nodded and sat down at the head of the table.When Alexa hasn''t sat down yet after a minute passed, President Grant got up and pulled her to sit at his right side then sat back down.


    This act did not bode well to the two whose acting like they don''t exist at first, but when they saw that President Grant was treating Alexa with special care and serving her breakfast... Both had one of their eyebrows raised as they gave Alexa look of disdain.Unfortunately, that''s all they could do, or they would get the President wrath if they began spouting nonsense.


    The four continued eating in silence, and President Grant continued pampering Alexa while First Lady Dianne''s eyes were burning hole on Alexa whose not paying no mind to them whatsoever.


    They were almost finished eating when President Grant received a message that Lady Lucy Le Grand is currently waiting at the parlor as per his request.First Lady Dianne''s face turned pale when she heard the word and looked at the President... Then to Alexa...Before she exclaims. "F*ck!"

 Chapter 97 Interrogation

    The First Lady began sweating bullets for no apparent reason.''What could be the reason he asked for her to come if not to interrogate her about Grandmother Santos. I need to warn her not to say anything, or I''ll be in hot water for sure.''She was so engrossed with her thoughts that she had no idea that President Grant was watching her from the corners of his eyes.


    Jane Si, who had no idea what was happening, asked First Lady Dianne, "Aunty, are you alright? Why did you suddenly turn pale with the mere mentioned of Lady Lucy Le Grand''s name?"She asked her out of concern, not realizing she had just made it worse.


    The President who heard Jane Si''s question, looked up to see his wife''s face and sure enough... Her face was deathly white like she just saw a ghost. ''The ghost from the past and the skeletons in her closet.''President Grant had a few thoughts as he got up to meet with Lady Lucy.


    "Alexa dear, if you''re about done eating, how about you accompany me to the parlor to meet with Lady Lucy Le Grand? There is something we must discuss with you before I go overseas."He asked Alexa with a fatherly concern in his voice while he ignored the First Lady and Jane Si.


    Jane Si nudged her Aunt while pointing with her pouted mouth to the President."Do something, or we would be left out of the conversation."She whispered to First Lady Dianne.


    The First Lady finally came to her senses and realized what was happening.


    While still looking deathly pale, she asked without thinking. "What about us? Aren''t we invited?" (She had to ask that stupid question?)The First Lady couldn''t accept the fact that President Grant was disregarding her right in front of Alexa and Jane Si.


    President Grant turned around and looked at the First Lady straight into her eyes. You could see the disgusted look showing plainly on his face, and without batting an eye, he responded, "You are really going to ask me that?Are you sure you want to be around when I sit and have the discussion with Lady Lucy? Answer me! Are you sure? If you''re confident, then come-on... I''m inviting you to join us!"The way the President had put it, it was more like; Dianne, I double dare you.


    The First Lady was speechless and unable to reply to the President''s question that the spittle she swallowed looked like she had grown Adam''s apple in her throat.


    She had to think about it...''Do I want to be there and be embarrassed?''She knew why the President himself was summoning Lady Lucy. It was obviously because of that old wench. Since that was the case, she did not want to be around to be ridiculed in front of everyone.


    "It''s alright. Jane and I would stay and finish our breakfast. I will have a word with Lady Lucy afterward when she finishes with both of you. After all, she is my dear friend. "She replied calmly but with a tinge of unhappiness due to her defeat then went back to pick food onto her plate, unable to look back.


    "That''s what I thought!"President Grant said in disgust as he got up and was ready to leave.


    "Sweetheart, whenever you''re ready."He said to Alexa in a gentle voice, very opposite from when he was speaking with the First Lady.


    Alexa quickly put the last bite of ham and egg in her mouth before getting up to follow President Grant while chewing the food with her mouth still full.They wanted to get out of there as fast as possible.The atmosphere was so thick and dense. She could feel something was brewing.


    However, the quick move that Alexa made with her food did not miss Jane Si''s prying eyes.


    "Gosh!So unladylike. Couldn''t you finish chewing first, before leaving? Yikes!"Jane Si had to make it sound disgusting.


    Alexa heard it and quickly swallowed the food without chewing it properly, which was a mistake as she almost choked.*Cough, cough, Cough!*


    President Grant quickly patted her back while caressing it gently."Are you alright?Why did you do that?Don''t ever pay attention to what she says or does. She''s nobody to you, just be yourself. She would be nobody even if she were standing next to you. Alright?"


    "Let''s get out of here before I do something to those two." He then put his arm on Alexa''s shoulder and ushered her out of the dining room.


    Daniel showed up just in time as they were walking out of the dining room.With a wide grin plastered on his handsome face, he happily greeted everyone.


    "Hello! Everyone!Good morning!" Daniel yelled aloud for everyone to hear.He then turned his attention to his sister, and his mood quickly switched from elegant to tender and full of concern. He gave her a peck on her cheek before asking; "And how are you feeling sweetie?" Eyes full of love and care.


    Alexa glanced at Daniel with tears appearing in her eyes, unable to say anything.She only nodded, meaning she was alright. However, Daniel could sense that she was disheartened and wanted to what he can to make her feel better.


    "We''re about to have a meeting with Lady Lucy, care to join us?"President Grant asked Daniel.He was informing him, but in reality, he was ordering him to attend the meeting with them.


    Daniel understood immediately and gladly accepted.


    "Let''s go!I have nothing better to do today anyway. And it will be so good if we could fry someone in her own oil.Hahaha!"He said: loud enough for his mother and Jane to hear as they were walking out.


    ===


    Meanwhile, Lady Lucy was seating uncomfortably and perspiring when the air condition was in full blast.She had just received a text message from First Lady Dianne and warned her not to divulge anything from the past.But what was she going to do if the President asked her, what was she going to say?


    Lady Lucy was in a dilemma; what would she do?This was one of those cases that made one feel the ''Damn if you do and damn if you don''t!"She needed to get a hold of Ramon. He could give her advice on this matter.However, it seemed that Ramon was not awake yet; he wasn''t picking up his calls.She had no choice but to text him instead.


    She was in deep thought and was busy texting when a voice rang from behind her...

 Chapter 98 Who is He?

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 Chapter 99 Learning the Truth

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 Chapter 100 Forgive and Forge

    Lady Lucy had made a big mistake in blurting everything out without first finding out the reason she was summoned.She had no idea that President Grant had checked Ramon''s background since he seemed to be very close to Alexa and had voiced his intentions to Daniel.


    That was the report the President was reading, and it was in regards to Ramon''s parentage.He called Lady Lucy to verify some matters, but it seemed they found something else out instead. Since she had fried herself in her own oil, the President decided to forgo questioning her about Ramon.He chose to continue with the issue at hand.First Lady Dianne''s involvement with Alexa''s mother''s death.If any...


    Lady Lucy was spilling the beans about everything she knew to the President, Alexa, and Daniel in regards to First Lady Dianne and Grandmother Santos.


    The President wasn''t planning on telling Alexa about Grandmother Santos and the part she played in her mother''s demise, but it was already too late as Lady Lucy kept on going like the little Bunny with Everyready Battery. ''Going and going and going.''


    By the time she was done telling them everything she knew, Alexa was already sitting quietly with a pale face and tears flowing down her beautiful young face.Daniel was unsure of how to console his grieving sister. The only thing he could do was give her a tight embrace and caress her hair while he continued saying, "Everything is going to be alright now! Dad and I are here, no matter what happens. We would never let anything or anyone hurt you again."


    With that brotherly love that he was showing to Alexa, it just made her feel more pitiful; hence, she began sobbing harder.


    "You may leave now. But before you go, I am giving you a warning: everything you have just informed us about better not be known outside this room.If I find out that you spread any rumors about my family, I will do everything in my power to ruin you and your future generations.Did I make myself clear?"


    President Grant sternly warned Lady Lucy, and then he told his assistant to escort her out of the White House and not to let First Lady speak with her on the way out, no matter what.


    Once Lady Lucy was out of sight, President Grant gave his full attention to his daughter that was crying and looking inconsolable. "Now that you know the whole story, you understand why we don''t want you to associate yourself with those people any longer.Don''t worry. I will not let the years that she took care of you and raised you to go to waste.I will make sure they are compensated properly. But that''s the limit.You are not to communicate with them ever again."


    Alexa might be young, but she was not stupid.For many years she had been supporting Grandmother Santos'' bad habits, but this was the last straw.She was grateful that Grandmother Santos raised her instead of turning her over to the orphanage or worst yet, to leave her in the streets to suffer.


    However, she had lived a tough life since young.The only reason she was able to graduate High School [barely] was due to her hard work and intelligence.Therefore, she did not feel remorse for losing the person that had raised her. The only thing that bothered her was losing Andrea as well.


    Andrea had always been there for her whenever she was sick... Andrea was the one who came running and making sure she had something to eat or medicine to take.Even at grade school, she would beat the other children that tried to bully her for being an orphan.


    During the first year of High School, when she had no money to purchase her uniforms, Andrea made an excuse to her parents that she needed an extra one only to give to her and she even got scolded for that.Alexa was reminiscing about her time with Andrea without realizing that the Father and Son were staring at her intensely.


    President Grant broke the silence."Alexa, we need to talk about your future, this is a good time as any.I had made an arrangement for you to move in with Ms. Garcia today.The sooner you leave, the better.A car is ready to take you to her hotel, and from there she would take care of you.Is that alright with you?"


    Alexa wasn''t listening to what was being said. She was still in deep thought about her friend Andrea.


    "Alexa! Alexa!! Dear, did you hear me?"President Grant was anxiously trying his best to get Alexa''s attention.


    Alexa came back to earth after being shaken by Daniel vigorously.


    "Huh? What happened?I''m sorry, I was thinking of Andrea and did not hear a word that you said."She apologetically said to the President and Daniel.


    "What about this, Andrea?"Daniel was curious.


    "She has nothing to do with Grandmother Santos. She had always been there for me back then in the Philippines.I was hoping that she could stay with me, just her... Is this possible?"She asked pleadingly with the saddest looking eyes.


    "How about this, we would discuss this later, and if it''s possible, we will arrange for her to live with you and Ms. Garcia.Is that to your satisfaction?"President Grant happily informed Alexa, whose face suddenly changed for the better hearing that Andrea can be with her.


    "Thank you, Daddy, I would not ask for anything else, only this one."She then got up and gave her Father a big tight embrace.


    "Father, if she''s moving out today, does that mean she would not attending mother''s birthday party?"Daniel curiously asked.


    "Son, If I could help it, I would not attend either.But since Alexa was not required, I rather she not attend than be ridiculed by your mother in return.Alexa''s time will come when she would have her coming out party.That''s when she would attend, not until then."


    "Alright, I get it now. I am going to escort and turn her over to Ms. Garcia today."


    Daniel then turned to Alexa, "Are you ready to start a new life?"


    "Yes, I''m ready... I guess."She hesitantly replied.


    "What kind of answer was that?Alexa Grant!Are you ready to start a new life?!"Daniel repeated.


    "Yes, I am!"A little louder this time.


    "Are you?!!!"Daniel shouted.


    "YES!!!! I AM READY!!!!"Alexa shouted as loud as she could in return...


    They both looked like soldiers heading to the battlefield.


    President Grant looked at both his children and felt so proud of them that he smiled from ear to ear with tears in his eyes. Then he said to himself, ''I would never allow any of you suffer as long as I live. I will protect you both even if it costs me my life.''


    ===


    Meanwhile, back at the Memorial Hospital where Grandmother Santos was hospitalized, Andrea was anxiously asking her Grandmother what had happened.She couldn''t understand why on earth, she could not get through to Alexa ever since they were taken to the Hospital.


    "Don''t tell me that it''s nothing, because, from the way you look, you look like you have seen a ghost. I know there''s something you do not tell me.So, please, Grandma, be kind to me and tell me the truth."Andrea pleaded with tears flowing down her face.


    "Hush child! This is not something I should be discussing with you, and I need to speak with Alexa first. If she decides to tell you,then you would know.Now, try and get a hold of her. Tell her to come over as soon as possible before that wicked lady gets to me first."Grandmother Santos said to Andrea sadly.


    Unfortunately, no matter how much Andrea tried, she was not able to get through. Unbeknownst to Andrea, her phone number had been blocked by the President''s order.The only thing she could do was to sit and wait to see if she would come. Deep in her heart, she knew that Alexa would not intentionally abandon them. Andrea had no idea that their paperwork was being processed for their journey back home to the Philippines without laying their eyes on Alexa...

 Chapter 101 Saying Goodbye!

    Everything was set for Alexa to move out of the White House and start her training with Ms. Garcia in another Country.President Grant allowed Alexa to take with her the three secret service agents for protection.However, she was never to communicate with Grandmother Santos, while the President and Daniel were evaluating Andrea''s case.


    Once everything was settled, Alexa and Ria were allowed to go back to the room to take care of everything else she needed to take care of before leaving.When Alexa stepped out of the Oval Office, Logan and Lucas were right outside the door waiting to speak with the President.


    "Miss Grant, if you don''t mind going ahead, Lucas and I needed to speak with the President for a minute.Unless you don''t mind waiting?"Logan asked with his same demeanor, a stern-looking face and no smile as always.


    Alexa and Ria decided to go ahead and return to her room so they could finish getting ready.It was not detrimental for the twins to guard Alexa when they were inside the White House, only when they were out. There were no excuses for not being wherever Alexa was at every point in time.


    Logan and Lucas had asked for temporarily leave of absence for a couple of hours.They wanted to go and meet with their sister, Lea before their departure to their new place of residence.The two received an order that no one should know where Alexa would be going even after they had left the White House.Therefore, they could not divulge to the First Lady nor their families where they were reassigned to.


    "Please, sir,It''s an emergency.My sister flew in from the Philippines to speak with us, and we have not been able to do so with all the things that have been happening lately.Please, Mr. President Sir!"Logan pleaded with President Grant.


    President Grant and Daniel were hesitant to let them go, but after hearing what Logan said, President Grant reconsidered and agreed to let them go for a couple of hours while Alexa was packing and getting ready.


    "Father, if it would make you feel any better, I have nothing significant this whole week, I could accompany them to Ms. Garcia''s home with my secret service. Also, you could add another female detail as additional protection.What do you think?"Daniel adviced his Father to make him feel at ease.


    President Grant looked at Daniel seriously."Are you sure?If you don''t mind doing that, then I will leave her to you.Make sure you take care of your sister, do you understand?"He asked, sternly.


    Daniel gave his Father half a smile before replying, "Father, if I fail you to take care of our princess...You may disown me anytime you want. And you can take away my favorite stuffed bear. Hahahaha"He jokingly replied.


    President Grant felt much lighter after hearing the words his son had spoken that he giggled a bit.He had to fly out of the state as well for an urgent matter, and he only felt comfortable knowing that Daniel would in charge of Alexa''s movement to her destination, which was Europe. There, she would be living for; however long it would take for her to accomplish her dream of being a Beauty Queen.


    "Alright. Let''s go so that I can say my goodbyes to your sister before I leave.Make sure that your mother does not find out where Alexa would be living from now on.Remember, don''t ever open up to her about the DNA results.Keep the copy I gave to you safe just in case something ever happens to me."


    Daniel could not understand why his father was speaking like he was never coming back... For that reason, he began to have a bad feeling about this trip."Father, maybe you should postpone this trip and make a detour instead to accompany Alexa and me so you can see for yourself where she would be living from now on.What do you think?"


    "Hmmm, that''s not a bad idea.Unfortunately, I cannot cancel any longer.This meeting is critical, and I must attend to it urgently.How about I stop over on the way back?I could stay for a day or two without your mother knowing."President Grant was seriously considering what his son had just said.He was in deep thought as they were walking towards Alexa''s room to say goodbye!


    ===


    Meanwhile, Ms. Garcia was anxiously waiting for Alexa''s arrival.She had planned on leaving the Country as soon as possible once Alexa arrived.She received instructions from Daniel Grant the night before to prepare to get out of the Country quickly as soon as Alexa was with her.


    She had been making arrangements ever since and only waiting for Alexa''s arrival before checking out of the hotel.Then she suddenly remembered that she was staying in the same hotel as that man who had been looking for Alexa.She needed to inform Daniel not to bring her to the hotel; they should just meet at the airport to avoid bumping into him.


    Ms. Garcia quickly made a call to Alexa to warn her not to come to the hotel for they might run across with Prince Alex.


    However, she was not able to get through to her since Alexa''s phone had been confiscated, her telephone number had been changed, and they hadn''t given it back to her for security reasons.


    When Ms. Garcia couldn''t get a hold of her, she then tried Daniel, and she was in luck for he picked up the call in one ring.


    "Hello! What can I do for you, Ms. Garcia?" Daniel replied while looking at Alexa, who was not paying any attention to Daniel since they left the White House.


    Ms. Garica was startled to hear that he knew it was her on the other side of the phone.''He must have saved my number on his contacts list.''She thought before replying.


    "Mr. Grant, is your sister with you right now by any chance?If she is, may I speak with her please?"She asked politely.


    Daniel turned and looked at Alexa, who was sitting next to him in the back seat of the car on the way to the Ritz.He put his hand over the phone speaker first before asking Alexa, "it''s your guardian. She wants to say something to you. Do you want to talk to her now or wait?"


    Daniel had to ask Alexa if she wanted to take the call as she had been emotional and distant the whole way.She had been too quiet without uttering a word since they left the White House.


    Alexa just shook her head to decline without saying anything; she then turned her head and went back to looking out through the window.Daniel had no choice but to make excuses for her.


    "Ms. Garcia, I''m sorry, but she fell asleep as soon as we got into the car, it could be from lack of rest.Nevertheless, we''re not that far away from the hotel. You will see her in a minute. So will see you then, is that fine?"Daniel didn''t even wait for Ms. Garcia to reply, to avoid having to lie some more, he hung up the phone and turned it off.


    "No... no... no oh, my word! What if they see her?"Ms. Garcia quickly tried and called Daniel once again, but unfortunately, she was not able to get connected. The call kept on forwarding to his voice mail."This is not good!I need to find a way to stop them from coming here..."Ms. Garcia was mumbling to herself when she heard a sound, someone knocking on her door.


    "No!!!Who could this be?This is not good, not good at all!"She exclaimed loudly as she walked hurriedly to opened the door without even checking; first, she needed to get rid of this person whoever it is before Alexa arrives.


    Ms. Garcia was shocked to see the person standing right in front of her...She did not know if she should be happy or annoyed...

 Chapter 102 A Friend or a Foe? 1

    Ms. Garcia was shocked to see her husband right in front of her when he''s supposed to be at home right now. This was the man she owes her life too, the one that made her who she is right now.Without this man, she never knows what would have happened to her back then... [That would be for another chapter]


    She wasn''t sure if she should be happy or mad? '' Alexa and Daniel would be arriving any many minutes, and how does she explain the presence of her husband?''She thought as she pulled her husband inside and closed the door.


    "What are you doing here?I told you that I''m here on official business and would be coming home today!"She exclaimed to Dr. Greg Garcia, the man who had given her a new leaf and new life.


    "What''s that? I''m hurt! Is that how you supposed to greet your husband who had flown halfway around the world only to be with you?If you don''t want me here, then I would leave right now!"Greg acting mad, but the truth, Ms. Garcia could scold her all day and night, but he could never get angry at her no matter what.


    Ms. Garcia suddenly felt terrible for the way she had acted and given her husband a resounding kiss."I''m so sorry baby, is just... I had come here on official business, and my business would be arriving soon.Therefore, I''m in a dilemma because you''re here.Do you understand what I''m saying?"


    Greg understands what she''s saying clearly, and is not an issue at all.He could leave and go down to the bar while she conducts her business, and when she''s done, he could come back.


    "Sweetheart, don''t fret!It''s no big deal, I will go down to the bar for a couple of cocktail, and when you finish your transaction, you could call me, and I''ll come back then.What do you think?"Greg was giving his sweetest smile to his wife, not understanding that is not that simple.


    Ms. Garcia was about to tell him that it is not that easy when a knock at the door was heard."Oh, heck!I think they are here.What should we do? "She was looking at Greg at lost of what to do.


    While Ms. Garcia was undecided of what to do, Greg took upon himself and opened the door for the person that was knocking at the door without looking at the small peephole.


    "Yes!Can I help you?"He asked calmly with a straight face and very dignified.


    Daniel''s secret service looked at Greg up and down before speaking in the hidden microphone that was hooked inside his sleeves."Intruder, in the house, stay put until further notice."Was all the man said before turning his attention back to Greg who''s looking at him all curious.


    "This is Ms. Garcia''s room, Am I correct?"He asked Greg sternly while seizing him up at the same time.


    Greg was hesitating if he should reply when Ms. Garcia popped her head with an apologetic smile on her face."I''m sorry!Yes, I''m Ms. Garcia.Come in...-come in!"


    She pulled her husband aside and opened the door fully for the secret service to enter.However, the secret service did not go in. Instead, this time he backed away a little father before he spoke to the hidden microphone almost whispering.


    From the way his eyebrows were crunching and almost touching each other, it seems that he was getting an order from his superior and he''s not happy with whatever it is.Once he was done, he walked towards Ms. Garcia and Greg to relay the order that he received.


    "Ms. Garcia, Sir!If you would please, provide me your identification so we may verify your identity.It''s protocol before our charge could come up here, for security purposes, you understand, right?"


    Greg was stunned when he heard the man''s request. He''s wondering who these people could be, that they need to verify his identity first before they would come up."Sure!"He pulled opened his attache case, took out his passport, and handed it to the secret service.


    "Is that enough?" He asked as he was handing his passport curiosity was visible on his face.


    "Yes, Sir!"The secret service then took out what it looks like a cellphone and scanned the passport.After handing the passport back to Greg, he then proceeded to enter the room and looked around.Once he verifies that there''s no one else in the room, he continued to ask.


    "Excuse me!Ms. Garcia, do I have permission to enter your bedroom so I may inspect?"


    "Sure!Sure, go ahead!"Ms. Garcia replied anxiously.


    Once the secret service was out of the earshot, Greg quickly whispered to his wife."Who was that?Why do they need my identity verified before your customer would come up?Is this person part of the First Family of the United States of America or something?"He was only joking, unbeknown to him that it is what he just implied.


    "If you must know?Yes!She''s related to that Family, and the son of the President is also coming.Are you satisfied now?"Ms. Garcia is now getting agitated for the way her husband keeps on questioning her.She was about to scold her husband some more when the secret service came out of her bedroom and began scanning through the whole living room of the suite.


    "All clear, you may let the rooster and the chick enter the building."Once the secret service finished his job, he stood by the door and waited for Alexa and Daniel to arrive with the rest of the gang.


    Soon enough, after 10 minutes or so Alexa and Daniel arrived with one female and male secret service right in front of them;WhileRia was walking side by side with Alexa, and two more male secret services behind them.As soon as they enter the room, Daniel asked Greg straight up without batting an eye...


    "Are you a friend or a foe?" Without greetings or introducing himself...


    To be continued.

 Chapter 103 A Friend or a Foe 2

    Greg''s eye widens from the question that Daniel had asked him.However, he''s a brilliant Doctor, and he knows how to play the game.He extended his hands towards Daniel before replying.


    "Hello, I''m Dr. Greg Garcia, the husband of this beautiful woman."He then pulled Ms. Garcia to his embrace and replied to Daniel''s question.


    " To answer your question, I''m a friend, not a foe!Satisfied?!" Then winked at his wife who''s concerned was clearly showing on her beautiful face.


    After hearing what he said, Daniel finally accepted his handshake."Nice to meet you! Dr. Garcia, I''m Daniel Grant, and this is Alexa Grant."Daniel did not elaborate in terms of their relationship.Which made Greg curious as to what''s their relationship?


    However, after shaking hand with Daniel and was about to extend his hand with Alexa... Greg suddenly stopped halfway through and stared at Alexa like he had seen a ghost, then his face turned pale.All the blood from his face washed away.


    Daniel saw his reaction, and he thought he had stopped thinking about their relationship with each other.Unbeknown to him that it was for a different reason.[That''s for another chapter]


    "You don''t need to know what''s our relationship.Just know that Alexa''s related to us. is that good enough?"He asked and informed Greg at the same time.


    "Yes, yes, yes!That''s good enough for me, why don''t we all sit down and continue with this conversation comfortably."Greg went ahead and sat down without waiting for Daniel to acknowledge.His in deep thought as he made his way to the sofa to sit.


    Ms. Garcia was curious as to why Greg suddenly stopped halfway and did not continue extending his hands to Alexa.All three of them were looking at Greg''s reaction as he more or less slumps down instead of seating down.


    Ms. Garcia sat next to him while Daniel and Alexa sat next to each other.The air was so thick, and the atmosphere was uncomfortably suffocating after that encounter for Greg, and it was visible on his face.


    Ms. Garcia couldn''t handle the quietness and began the conversation to lighten the mood.


    "So, Alexa... Are you ready to start a new life with me?"She asked with the sweetest smile plastered on her face.


    Alexa, who''s still not in the mood and a bit down, replied politely."Yes, mam!"With a half smile on her face.


    Greg, who was still in deep thought, suddenly looked up when he heard Alexa''s voice and stared at her some more in which had made Alexa feel anxious and shy at the same time.


    "Sir!Do I have something on my face?"Alexa asked when she couldn''t handle it any longer.


    "I''m sorry!Please, accept my apology.That was rude of me to stare at you.Is just that...Never mind."Greg couldn''t finish what he was about to say.


    "Miss Grant, if you don''t mind, I would like to ask you a question, may I?"Greg couldn''t stop his curiosity.


    Alexa looked at Daniel and then to Ms. Garcia.She''s unsure of what to say, so she looked at them for help.Daniel nodded his head, indicating to go ahead.


    "Sure, ask away!If I know the answer, I would gladly answer."


    "What is your birthday?No... That''s not my question.Well, I guess that would be good enough, your date of birth will do."


    Alexa looked at Greg straight face before she replied.


    "Sir, I don''t mind answering your question, but first I would like to know the reason why you needed to know my date of birth?"Alexa asked sternly with a blank looking face.


    Greg was stunned by how she had replied.He wasn''t expecting her to be straight forward and asked to know why he wanted to know her date of birth.He had to think of a good reason if not, she might not tell him.


    "I apologize once again.The reason I''m asking for your date of birth was that you remind me of someone I knew."Greg was telling the truth, and Daniel could see it and nodded to Alexa to go ahead and reply.


    " My date of birth is... June 01, 2001,"Alexa replied while watching for his reaction with the date she had given.


    Everyone was watching Greg''s reaction when he heard Alexa''s date of birth.Unfortunately, he''s a good poker player, therefore, he''s reaction blank...


    Daniel was done being a spectator and decided to interject." Now that you have your answer, do you mind telling us who this person that reminds you off Alexa?"He asked gruffly.


    "Oh, I used to know this aspiring model from the Philippines, and she suddenly disappeared.Last I heard from some colleague of mine was that she got pregnant and moved back home.That was around the year 2000 when I last saw her."He replied calmly with a straight blank looking face.


    Alexa was curious now if he''s talking about her Mother, so she had to ask."And the name of that person was...?"


    Everyone was holding their breath, waiting for Greg to reply...

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 Chapter 110 Prince Romano

    "Prince Romano I want you too..."Ms. Garcia was not able to finish her introductions for another guest had arrived.


    "Good Evening, everyone!I hope we are not late?Our flight was delayed, and when mother told me that you had sent an Invite, I just dropped everything and went straight here."Lady Antella came in looking like a million dollar barbie doll.Who would have thought that inside that facade lie a man at heart?


    "Oh!And who do we have here...?Good Evening your Royal Highness Prince Romano... Cousin!"Lady Antella greets her cousin with a curtsy before turning her attention to now entirely stunned Alexa and Daniel Grant.


    "Hello!We meet again."She told Alexa.


    Daniel and Alexa were speechless and unable to reply back to the flamboyant Lady Antella, who''s currently standing right in front of them.


    "Lady Antella."Prince Romano of Spaniard Kingdom greeted his cousin back with a slight nod and a smirk. He then turned his attention to Daniel and Alexa.


    Dr. Garcia and Ms. Garcia could sense a little hostile between the cousin. Therefore, they had to intervene and separate the two Royalty.


    "Why don''t we all sit down and have our dinner, the foods will start to get cold.Come! Let''s all take our places at the table."Dr. Garcia quickly guided everyone to the banquet.He made sure that the two Royals were not seating close to each other.


    Daniel and Alexa sat with Ms. Garcia and Dr. Garcia at the head table.While Prince Romano on a separate table at the right side and Lady Antella at the left side.Everyone was about to start eating when another person showed up looking all dashing and handsome.All the beauty queen trainee were salivating as he passed by.


    Trainee-1 "What is this?We are being invaded with all the good looking people on earth.Why do you think is that?"She asked the other trainee at the table.


    Trainee-2 " I don''t know, and I don''t care.What matter are those male species,hmmm... I would love to have them for dinner.Hahaha!"


    Trainee-3 "I''m wondering if Ms. Garcia invited all of them to show us what true beauty should be?But, who''s that young girl next to the handsome American man?"


    Trainee-1 " Who cares!All I care were those yummy dinners.Give me a chance, and I will taste them all." [She''s talking about the three men and not the food]


    Lady Antella was stunned the most.She couldn''t believe what she sees, Prince Alex in person. ''How in the world did he find out that Alexa was here?''She thought while glaring at the incoming Prince Alex with a blank looking face looking straight at her.


    Dr. Garcia got up as quickly as he could to welcome Prince Alex.With a wide grin plastered on his face, he curtsy a little before greeting."Welcome!Welcome, your Royal High..." Prince Alex stopped him before he was able to finish.


    "Thank you!May I have a word with one of your guests privately?"Prince Alex asked Dr. Garcia without greeting anyone or looking at Alexa''s direction.


    "Sure!You''re High..."Prince Alex stopped him once again before he could finish what he about to say."Lead the way, and I would inform you who it is!"He commanded with authority, and Dr. Garcia leads him to his private office.


    Daniel doesn''t know what to think at the moment,he looked at his sister''s reaction, and when he saw that her mouth was still wide opened, he patted her hand."Don''t pay no mind to him. I''m sure he''s here on official business and not to bother you."


    Alexa realized that she''s gawking at Prince Alex arrival and closed her mouth before shyly gives her older brother a timid smile and turned her attention to the food in front of her.


    Ms. Garcia, who has no idea what''s going on between her husband and Prince Alex, apologized to Alexa and Daniel." Let me assure you that I have no idea he''s invited and if it''s any consolation, say the word, and I will speak to him personally to leave.I don''t know who he is, but he seems to be important for my husband to curtsy in front of him.A Royalty, maybe?"


    "It''s alright, Ms. Garcia, we know of him.He''s someone important and that the reason your husband curtsy in front of him."Daniel informs Ms. Garcia to ease her mind.


    "Really?Well, that''s fine then.I was concerned that it would create a problem with Alexa. I know that they do not see eye to eye.But, if you say everything is alright, then I rest my case."Ms. Garcia caresses Alexa''s arms for comfort.


    "Yes!He was a guest at the White House when we had a barbeque party for some of my friends, and we cleared our misunderstanding.We are cool now!"Alexa told Ms. Garcia, with a gleaming eye and sweet smile, plastered on her face.


    While Alexa, Daniel, and Ms. Garcia were conversing, Prince Romano and Lady Antella were shooting dagger with each other.Lady Antella doesn''t like the idea of Prince Romano meeting Alexa, while Prince Romano doesn''t like the Idea of Lady Antella being around the same vicinity as his.


    Meanwhile, inside the private office of Dr. Garcia, Prince Alex sat down comfortably at the sofa and ordered Dr. Garcia to bring in Alexa to have an individual word with him.This had stunned Dr. Garcia for he doesn''t know how he''s going to do it.


    "Your Royal Highness Prince Alex is not that I don''t want you to have a private word with Ms. Grant; it''s because of Mr. Daniel Grant.If you wanted to speak with her, then you must ask his permission and not mine."He politely declined Prince Alex request.


    "Don''t think that I didn''t know that.I only ask you to bring her here, of course, you must ask Mr. Grant''s permission first.However, I would like to have a word with her alone and with anyone present.Do you understand?!"


    Dr. Garcia was speechless, unable to think of a reply.''Damn if he does and damns if he doesn''t, what is he to do in this situation?'' He felt as he was trying to figure out what to do.


    "Dr. Garcia!!!I would appreciate if you get moving as soon as possible.It''s getting late, and I know she must be tired from the long flight.I''ll be waiting."Prince Alex ordered intensely, not giving Dr. Garcia a chance to decline.


    Dr. Garcia has no choice but to go back out and see what he could do...

 Chapter 111 Friend, Foe or Lover?

    Dr. Garcia walked back to the garden party with a frown on his face.He doesn''t know how he would approach Daniel Grant and ask for permission to relinquish his younger sister to have a private conversation with a man.


    He was walking so slow and absentmindedly that he almost collided with a server with a tray of food.Luckily the server has a quick reflex that he was able to turn away fast enough.


    "Watch where you are going!"Dr. Garcia scolded the server before continuing to his destination.


    Everyone turned and looked at Dr. Garcia''s direction when they heard his loud remarks.Ms. Garcia got up and met him halfway through to ask what''s going on.


    "Oh, it''s nothing... Go back and entertain the guest, I have important business to speak with Mr. Grant.Don''t worry, and it''s nothing serious.Alright!"He kissed his wife lightly to assure her that everything was under control. [At least, that''s what he thought.]


    "Hell, no!If he wants to speak with Alexa, I must be present, or it''s no deal!"Daniel refused to let Alexa go and have a private conversation with Prince Alex.That man was trouble, and he knows it.


    Alexa heard what Daniel said and decided to intervene."It''s alright, and I would go and have a word with him."She told Daniel and Dr. Garcia."Don''t worry, I can handle him, and Ria would be with me."Alexa continued to make sure Daniel would agree.


    Dr. Garcia released a sigh of relief when he heard Alexa saying she would speak with Prince Alex.He was concerned that she would not want to talk with him alone and with Daniel being a hard ass, he doesn''t know what his going to say when he goes back to the Prince empty-handed.


    "Dr. Garcia, care to lead the way, please!"Alexa got up, patted her older brother''s shoulder then whispered,"Don''t worry, if he makes any wrong move, I will beat the shit out of him.Hahaha!"She then turned and followed Dr. Garcia, who''s excitedly leading the way to his private office.


    Prince Romano and Lady Antella saw that Alexa had got up and was curious where she was going.Unfortunately, it''s not polite to mind somebody else business.Therefore, they just sat and continued with their glaring competition.


    ===


    In the meantime, Prince Alex was nervously waiting inside of Dr. Garcia''s private office.He had been thinking a lot the whole way back from America.He''s dead serious about Alexa becoming his princess, now or later does not matter.


    Prince Alex needed to know where he stands with Alexa, and if he needs to court her, he would do whatever it takes to make Alexa his princess, there''s nothing he would not do at this moment.


    The first step is to clear the air and start from the beginning, and that''s what he plans on doing.As he sat waiting for Alexa, his anxiety level was shooting up at maximum capacity.His heartbeat going haywire and blood pressure are at dangerous zone.


    A minute passed and still no Alexa.He was about to get up and retrieve her himself when the door opened and here she is... The woman of his dream, the only one that could tame his Playboy lifestyle.The only woman he ever wants to be his Princess.


    Alexa stood at the threshold of the room standing still without saying a word.After what it seems to be the longest moment of Prince Alex life, she finally put the sweetest smile on her face then walked towards him...


    "You wanted to have a word with me?"


    '' I wanted more than that if I could.''He thought as he looked at her full of longing.


    "Yes!If you could spare a moment of your time, I would like to have a serious conversation with you.Please!"Prince Alex replied with a half smile and concerned look on his face.


    "Sure!Why not, what do I got to lose!"Alexa sat down at the sofa and waited for Prince Alex to do the same.


    Once Prince Alex sat down, Alexa looked at him straight in his eyes."Let''s begin..."


    ==


    ==


    Prince Alex and Alexa ha a long serious conversation right in front of Ria.The air between them finally cleared, and they both agree to let Alexa do what she has to do to achieve her dream and in the meantime would let Prince Alex court her in the process.


    Alexa explained to Prince Alex that she''s still young and doesn''t know what she wants in terms of relationships with a man.She never had a boyfriend in her entire life and not planning on having one soon.She went ahead and continued saying that if they were meant to be, they would be together in the long run.


    Therefore, if Prince Alex was serious about her and would wait, then let her fly as high as she can and when the time comes... Will see what happened then.


    Prince Alex felt relief to hear that she''s not interested with any other men and not planning on being in a relationship anytime soon.Therefore, he agreed to be her friend and let him court her at the same time.This way, he would have a chance to show who he truly is and what his real intention.


    Prince Alex and Alexa shake hand afterward to seal the friendship.However, Prince Alex does not want to let go of Alexa''s hands once it was engulfed by his own.He stared at her eyes, searching to see if she felt anything with his touch.His heartbeat began running a marathon when he saw that Alexa cheeks had turned scarlet red and could not look straight in his eyes.''Hmmm!'' [Love is in the air]


    Alexa quickly snatches her hand away and rush out of the room without looking back.She''s afraid that Prince Alex would know that she has begun to feel something for him.She needed to concentrate on her objectives first, and love is not one of them.


    "Hahaha!Hahaha!"Prince Alex was laughing out loud, he felt it, and his heart told him that she would be his princess when the time comes.With that thought in mind, he walked out to the garden and joined the party while grinning from ear to ear...


    ===


    Five years later:


    "Hurry up!If we are late one minute, he would never let me hear the end of it. You''re the girlfriend, you should be by his side right now during his campaigning and you here with me instead."Alexa was shouting at her cousin Andrea who''s still trying to decide what she''s going to wear.


    "Sigh!Why is it so hard for me to find a suitable dress to wear when I only need to look at you and bam!Your dress to the nines...But, with me, I''m always struggling to find anything suitable so that I don''t embarrass him.Help me out here, why don''t you!"Andrea Exclaim to Alexa whos'' glaring at her at the moment...


    Ria, who is standing watching the two cousins banters with each other, went inside Alexa''s dressing room and looked around.Once she found what she was looking for, she brought it out to Andrea and handed it to change into." Try this one, it''s the simplest one, and it would look excellent on you."


    Andrea looked at the suits that Ria handed to her and with a big smile on her face went inside to change."Ria, you''re a life saver...What would I do without you!If you ever change your mind, you could always work with me and be my assistant instead of Alexa. Hahaha!"Andrea shouted as she was changing.


    "Not a chance!Try and steal her away from me and see if I don''t murder you first!"Alexa shouted back to Andrea as she was finishing her make up.


    Ria shook her head and laugh out loud before she turned and walk outside to wait for the two to finish getting ready.


    Logan was standing guard outside the door as Ria came out.She gave him a peck on his cheeks as she walks by.


    "You better not do that in front of anyone or we could both get in trouble."Logan scolded his girlfriend, as Ria walks towards the car to wait for Alexa and Andrea to come...


    "Who would get in trouble?What is it that she should not do? Hmmm?!"Alexa and Andrea heard what Logan had said...

 Chapter 112 Preparing for the Future

    Daniel went back home after making sure that Alexa was situated. He was leaving Logan, Lucas, and Ria to take care of her.Once he was back at the White House, he requested from his father to give him a post at the American Embassy at the Spaniard Kingdom to be near Alexa and be able to keep an eye of her the whole time.


    President Grant thought it''s a good idea and arranged for Daniel to become one of the consulates at the American Embassy.It would also help in his career as a politician when the time comes to run for office.However, when First Lady Dianne learned about it, she became hysterical and inconsolable.She doesn''t agree with the idea of Daniel moving to another Country, but there''s nothing she could do about the whole matter.


    "Huh, huh, huh...Why do you need to go so far?You could help your father here, and I could see you every day. Huh, huh, huh!"


    Daniel felt a twinge of pain in his heart from seeing his mother devastated.Unfortunately, his mind was made up, and the decision was made.He also needed to stay away from the First Lady for a while before he began hating her for what she had done to his half-sister.He bows to himself that he would do everything in his power to make up for everything and to protect Alexa with his life.


    A month later, Daniel and his details were back at the Spaniard Kingdom.A decision was made that instead of Alexa living with the Garcia, that it would be better if they purchased a home for the siblings and lived together for safety purposes and away from Dr. Garcia''s frying eye.


    For some odd reason, Dr. Garcia was thrilled to hear that Alexa would not be in close contact with his wife 24/7.He quickly helped the siblings find a small villa and did everything in his power to make the transaction as fast as he could.Ms. Garcia, on the other hand, was sad when she was informed of the changes in lodging.However, she was happy enough that she would be in close contact with Alexa daily, and that was good enough for her.


    Everything was set for the sibling, in a matter of a couple of weeks they had fully settled in their new home, and they started their new life at The Spaniard Kingdom.Unknown to them that a surprise was on the way and Alexa would be thrilled when it happened.


    ===


    President Grant decided that Andrea was innocent and should not get punished along with her grandmother.Therefore, President Grant decided to help Andrea by letting her live with Alexa and Daniel.And at the same time, he sponsored Andrea to be able to attend college with Alexa to further her education and be a friend and companion for his Princess.


    Meanwhile, Grandmother Santos suddenly becomes missing in action once she came back to the Philippines. With all the money she received from President Grant''s Assistant Aid, she quickly purchased a home in the province and lived a simple, quiet life to atone for the wicked deed she had done in the past and also to hide from the First Lady in case she decided to pursue her.


    ===


    "OMG!!!"Alexa was jumping for joy while tears were flowing down from her eyes when she arrived.It was a surprise when she came home from her long day of training to see a familiar face seating at the sofa reading book.She quickly ran towards her cousin who met her halfway through and hugged her as tight as she could.


    Alexa wanted to make sure that is was not a dream.As if, it wasn''t enough. She showered Andrea with kisses while tears still flowing down her beautiful face."I can''t believe it that you''re here?!Please, don''t tell me that you''re only visiting... I can''t accept that!"Alexa asked anxiously.


    Andrea who''s still ashamed of what her grandmother had done, and couldn''t look at Alexa in her eyes.She just continued embracing her beloved cousin and cried along with her.After what it seems to be an eternity, Daniel couldn''t hold it any longer and separated the two.


    "You guys could stop this now, what''s important is that you''re now together.I have just spoken with Father, and he informed me that Andrea would be living with us now and would go to the same University as you.It means she''s here for good.Would that make you stop crying now?"Daniel calmly told his sister.


    Alexa couldn''t contain her happiness and hugged both her brother and Andrea together."Yes!!!!"She shouted, and the trio began dancing around in a circle.


    ===


    Alexa was settling with her new life, and the first day of school arrived.For Alexa''s detail to be inconspicuous, the twins arranged to change weekly with their post while Ria ends up taking some classes to be able to sit in the same courses with Alexa.Andrea, on the other hand, has only core subject with Alexa.Her field of study was in Fashion Design and Business Management in which was chosen to benefit Alexa in the future.


    The faculty knows of Alexa''s family background that she''s part of the First Family.What they don''t know of was her actual relationship with the President Of The United States of America.Knowing she''s related was good enough credential to enter the University.


    The University was full of high profile students, from Royal family to children of a tycoon, to children of President of another country like herself.High profile bodyguards where all over Campus, therefore it was not an issue for the twins to mingle.


    Daniel had made sure that Alexa does not attract too many bees. Therefore, he asked Andrea to dress Alexa as simple as she could be and disguised her and make her look dull and ugly.Andrea was against it a first, but when Daniel reasoned with Andrea, she caves in and done exactly what he asked.


    The beautiful Alexa becomes a plain Jane with rimmed glasses and a two pigtail on her hair.For her clothing, Ria made her wore a Jumper and a baggy long sleeve shirt to hide her figure.Paired up with matching boots that made her looks like a country bumpkin.The whole ensemble made everyone crack up laughing once they got a good look at her when she was done.


    "Don''t you look... Hahaha! I''m sorry! I''m sorry!"Daniel continued apologizing to Alexa, and he couldn''t contain himself from laughing out loud.


    Andrea thought that Alexa was cute and began taking pictures. "For your portfolio."She banters at Alexa who''s standing like a future beauty queen.


    Alexa doesn''t mind at all what she looks like, and she was not going to college to be a beauty queen, she''s going there to be educated and to prepare for her future.Therefore, she was happy to go along and went to school looking like a step-child instead of an heiress that she is...

 Chapter 113 Surprise!!!

    Prince Alex found out which University Alexa would be attending and made a decision to continue to further his education and enrolled for his Master''s Degree at the same University as Alexa.He figures that It could be a way for him to be close to her while courting her at the same time.


    The King and Queen of Stonasia approved the idea of Prince Alex furthering his education.They figured that it would be for the benefit of the country when the time comes that he take reign and it would help the wards of the kingdom respect him more.


    Everything was arranged, Prince Alex to live in the same vicinity as Alexa, and he would do everything in his power to win her heart.


    Unknown to Prince Alex, Lady Antella had the same thought.Even though her family insisted on her getting married as soon as possible, she was able to coax them into approving her furthering her education.


    She also decided to continue her education at the same University Alexa was attending with the hopes of befriending her and probably convincing her into getting into a relationship with her. No one knew what the future held for any of them...


    ===


    On Alexa''s first day at the University, she was overwhelmed.Asides being a newbie, she was disguised as a plain Jane country bumpkin.Sure enough, no men would even take a glance at her. For that reason, she received a lot of sarcastic remarks from the women.They were disgusted and not afraid of voicing their opinions loud enough for Alexa to hear.


    Student-1:"Oh, my gosh!Where did she come from?How did she manage to enter our University?I can''t believe that they would let an ugly person like her in our University.I''m going to report this to my Father, and I want to transfer out of this school.I don''t want to be in the same class as her!"


    Student-2: "She could be a family member of some high profile people, you wouldn''t want to offend them.Better leave her alone or face the consequences."She warned Student-1


    Student 1 was going to say something more, but commotion at the hallways stopped her.Girls were screaming at the top of their lungs like some Kpop idol fan.


    "What''s going on?What''s with the commotion?" Another student asked.


    "Let''s go check it out, and it could be someone famous, an Idol or a celebrity; let''s see who it is."Another student yells.


    Everyone began dispersing toward the hallway to see who''s coming.Once they had a glimpse of the person, they went ga-ga and started screaming excitedly.The sound of the camera clicking left, and right was horrendous, and the person just kept on saying...


    "Hello!"


    "HI!"


    "How are you?"


    Once that person reached the door of Alexa''s classroom, he stopped.And so did the rest of the crowd that was following him.The men scanned the whole class, and when he did not find what he was looking for, he continued to the next classroom.


    Ria and Alexa were not interested in whom that person was and did not bother to look up when he stopped and looked around.Therefore, Alexa had no idea that the person was indeed looking for her, and because she''s was in disguise, he never gave her a second glance and walked on.


    After the man left, everyone went back to their seats, and the class began.Once the professor arrived, all the students became quiet and polite, including the four people that were badmouthing Alexa not long before.


    ===


    Alexa was finally settling with her new life as a college student, for Alexa''s detail to be inconspicuous, the twins arranged to switch weekly with their posts while Ria ended up taking some classes as well to be able to sit in the same courses with Alexa.


    The University was full of high profiled students that bodyguards could be seen all over the campus.Whenever Alexa went inside the class, Logan or Lucas, whichever one that was on duty for the day, would stay outside the classroom and stand guard.At first, they were worried that people would know that Alexa had a bodyguard, but when they saw that almost all the students in the school had one, it was not a problem any longer.


    When the bell rang for lunch, Ria and Alexa were in the History class, and they were so glad to be able to get out of the room, for it was so dull that they were about to fall asleep.


    Alexa took out her cellphone and ''facetime'' her cousin Andrea who was about to get out of her Art Class.


    Alexa: [Where are you now?]


    Andrea: [In the East Side, just finished with my Art Class.And you?]


    Alexa: [History Class, a minute away from you.How about we meet up at the Cafeteria?]


    Andrea:[Alright, in five!]She then was about to put away the phone when someone bumped into her.


    "I''m sorry! Please, excuse me!"She then looked up only to be shocked.


    "What are you doing here?"Andrea was stunned and glad to see him at the same time.


    "What are you doing here?!"The man asked Andrea with a shocked look on his face.


    "I''m a student here." Both said it in unison.


    They both looked at each other at the same time... then began laughing out loud...


    "Where''s Alexa?Is not with you?The man asked curiously and anxiously.


    "Yes, she''s here as well, as a matter of fact, I''m about to meet with her to have lunch together.Why don''t you come with me?I''m sure she would be surprised and glad to see you for sure.


    "Well..."


    ===


    Meanwhile, at the cafeteria, Alexa, Ria, and Logan found a beautiful spot.It the far end corner and not visible to people walking by.Alexa and Ria sat down while Logan took both of their student ID to get the meal.


    While Logan was lining up to get the food, Andrea and the man arrived.They scanned the cafeteria and found them without delay.Andrea whispered to the man before going forward towards where Alexa and Ria were seating comfortably.


    Andrea waved her hand and called Alexa''s name as she was getting close.Alexa saw Andrea and beckoned her to come quickly for she has many exciting things to tell her.Unknown to Alexa was there''s a man behind her chair standing ready to surprise her.


    Andrea was counting "1, 2, 3, Surprise!!!!"

 Chapter 114 There Goes My Heart Beating

    Andrea was counting while looking behind Alexa.


    "1,2,3, Surprise!!!!"


    Unknown to the man behind Alexa, she already knew that someone was standing behind her because she had seen the shadow that was towering over her.


    Therefore, when the man was about to put his two hands to cover Alexa''s eyes. He was in for a shock and surprised himself because Alexa quickly pushed her chair and got up. She then grabbed his hand that was about to cover her eyes... Before flipping him into the ground.


    *Bam!!!*


    Ramon was laying flat on his back with his hands up in the air, while Alexa had her boots high up in the air and was about to land it right into Ramon''s chest.


    "STOP!!!!"


    Andrea, Ria, Logan; who just arrived with a tray of food in his hands and Ramon screamed in unison. Everyone in the Cafeteria heard the screams; hence, they all looked up and saw what was about to happen.


    No thanks to her crew shouting all at the same time, everyone in the Cafeteria was now all looking at Alexa with disgust in their eyes. Cameras start flashing, and harsh words were being shouted at Alexa.


    Logan quickly put the tray down at a nearby table and began collecting the phones from students that were taking pictures. He was grabbing them without saying a word. Therefore, students were getting angry and about to retaliate.


    Some of the students also had their bodyguards, so, they ran to protect their charges. Logan, who had about ten or so cellphones in his hands, raised them in the air for all the bodyguards and students to see. He then shouted as loud as he could for everyone to hear.


    "Whoever owns any of the cellphones I have in hand, do not fret for it will be returned to you once I''m assured that all the photos that were taken just now are deleted. Do you all understand that? As for the bodyguards of the owners of the phones, if you want to take it before I''m done... You''re going to have a tough time going through me!" Logan shouted


    Ria was quick to protect Alexa with her body, while Ramon finally managed to get up. Andrea got up and helped Ramon dust off some dirt from the back of his shirt.


    Once Ramon was up, and standing, all of the student went back to eating. However, they continued secretly glancing at Alexa, then whispering among themselves. Suddenly...


    "Oh, my God!!!! He''s here!!!!" One student screamed from the top of her lungs.


    Everyone turned their attention towards the door to see Prince Alex coming with his bodyguards. He stopped at the threshold of the Cafeteria to look around first, once he spotted Ria, who was still standing behind Alexa; A half smile popped out of his handsome face.


    "Ohhhh... Ahhhhh...Ummmm... Yummy!!!!"


    All the girls had their mouths wide open, were salivating and gawking at Prince Alex as he walked by without paying any mind to them. His purpose was to find his Princess, and no one else.


    Prince Alex made it to Alexa''s table in a flash. And without seeing anyone else, he went straight to Ria.


    "Excuse me? Aren''t you, Alexa''s assistant?" Prince Alex asked Ria straight up.


    When Alexa heard her name, she quickly turned around to see who was asking and saw Prince Alex. She was about to say that she was Alexa when Ria replied to the question instead.


    "Prince Alex, good day to you! Yes, I''m her assistant." Ria replied respectfully.


    Alexa, who''s standing right in front of Prince Alex, was holding her breath to see if he recognized her. But when Prince Alex didn''t even bother to look at her, she felt saddened. Deep inside her thought that she''s now starting to have feelings for Prince Alex, but if he only cares about the outer appearance of the person, then they might not be suited after all.


    "Where is she?" He asked anxiously while looking around among the people. Then he spotted Ramon standing next to Andrea, and the contour of his face suddenly changed to a murderous.


    "YOU! What are you doing here? Don''t tell me that you are also a student at the University? This is unbelievable; what? Are you a leech? Once you stick yourself, you never let go until the blood runs dry." Prince Alex was talking to Ramon, who was quietly standing with a blank look on his face.


    Prince Alex was about to say something else when his nose smelled something, and his eyes followed to where it was coming from. The smell stopped right at the dull looking girl sitting with her head down.


    ''Hmmm?'' He intensely looked at the girl who had the same smell as Alexa, then his heart started beating so fast, ''It can''t be, *thump... thump... thump... thump..* Ding!'' His eyes widen, and a full smile popped up on his handsome face before he went and sat down next to Alexa...


    "Hello, my Princess, how are you? You know... You can hide, but you can''t run, you know that?"


    Now it was Alexa''s turn to be shocked. She lifted her head and looked at Prince Alex straight in his eyes and... Alexa could see clearly how much this man in front of her did care for her. That was all it took for Alexa''s heart to start beating fast.


    *Thud, thud, thud, thud, thud, thud, thud,*


    "How...?!" Was all Alexa could utter, for her heart was racing like a maniac...


    Prince Alex took Alexa''s hand and put it on his chest and let her feel his heartbeat. He held her hands there, making sure she did not get a chance to pull it away.


    *Thud, thud, thud, thud, thud, thud, thud,*


    "Does this answer your question?"Was reply that Prince Alex gave with a gorgeous smile spread on his face his eyes were glowing, full of love, looking straight at Alexa.


    Alexa was speechless. She did not know what to say or do. She quickly pulled her hands away from his chest and turned her attention to Ramon, who was standing at the side ¡ª looking all devastated.

 Chapter 115 Ism Sticking To You Like Super Glue

    Alexa got up and went to Ramon and hugged him right in front of all the witnesses. "I''m sorry! Did I hurt you?" She started looking for any sign of injury; then, she patted his back before she was snacking his butt and hugging him again.


    Alexa was so innocent, and dumb[when it come to love] she had no idea how much she was hurting Prince Alex with her actions.


    She continued without realizing what she was doing. "I am so happy to see you! Are you a student here too? Wow! That is so good; I can''t believe it, we''re going to be classmates again!" Alexa was still so nervous from what Prince Alex did to her, that she started babbling her mouth in front of everyone making a scene and embarrassing herself. She was doing it on purpose, hoping that the onlookers would see that she was not into Prince Alex.


    Unfortunately, the people that were observing what was happening were speculating that Alexa was not in her right mind. How could a plain Jane dismiss an exceptionally handsome Prince and give all her attention to a commoner? It looked so absurd in the eyes of the students that were watching.


    If only they had known that Alexa was doing it on purpose for reasons best known to her. She did not want to attract enemies when all she wanted to do was study and leave, nothing more.


    Unfortunately, it was already too late for that. When Prince Alex sat down and grabbed her hand then, put it right on his chest for her to feel his heartbeat, all popular girls at the campus were jealous and very angry.


    Therefore, she now had a bunch of enemies who would do anything to get rid of her... Even if they died trying.


    Ramon was stunned for a moment, and he was unable to react to Alexa. But, once he recovered his senses, he quickly pushed Alexa further away from him. Which, in turn, shocked many of the onlookers; hence, they started talking.


    "What was that all about? The prince got rejected by her, and the commoner rejected her. Oh, my God!" One of the popular girls in campus exclaimed.


    "Oh, my... that''s embarrassing. If I were her, I would pack up and leave and never come back." Another girl said.


    Prince Alex was not about to accept defeat; he got up and got in between Ramon and Alexa.


    "Alexa, may I have a word with you in private,please!" He said it loud enough for everyone to hear. [it means... scram everyone!]


    Suddenly the whole Cafeteria was empty, leaving only their group. Prince Alex''s bodyguard got rid of all the students in a flash.


    When Ramon, Andrea, Ria, and Logan had not moved an inch, Prince Alex turned his attention to all of them before speaking loudly and with authority.


    "I said I want to have a word with Alexa privately. It means including all of you! What are you all still doing here? SCRAM!!!" His face was all red from anger, and he was giving Ramon a murderous look at the same time.


    Andrea decided to intervene and pulled Ramon with her to leave. Ria did not receive the order from her boss, neither did Logan, so they had no plan on going. They did not care that he was Prince; what they cared about was their charge.


    Alexa nodded at them, making it okay for them to leave. She was speaking with Ria with her eyes saying ''I got this!'' When Ria and Logan still hadn''t moved an inch, Alexa raised her hand to shoo them away.


    Ria and Logan saw the sign and left the two alone.


    As soon as everyone was gone, Prince Alex pulled Alexa to sit down. With eyes full of tenderness, all anger now dissipated. He began his long speech.


    "Princess, I know I promised you that I would let you fly as high as the sky, I''m even willing to wait; however long it might take. But, there is a limit to what I can tolerate and one of those things that I can''t, are you close to that jerk. Do you understand what I''m talking about?"


    Alexa understood clearly, but she did not know if she could do it. Ramon was her childhood friend, and he was asking her to stay away from him? How can she do that when they''re going to be running to each other on campus?


    "Prince Alexander, I think we need to get something straight here. First, I''m not your property, even if someday we become an item, you have no right to tell me who I see or not see. Therefore, if you cannot trust me..."


    Alexa was not able to finish what she was about to say, as Prince Alex had already captured her mouth and kissed her tenderly and as sweetly as he could. He wanted Alexa to know how he felt. [In-love]


    Alexa was startled at first, and her first reaction was... To slap Prince Alex. She raised her hand and was about to land a big smack on his handsome face, but he was quick and prepared this time.


    Prince Alex caught Alexa''s hand and held it tightly while deepening his kiss into a demanding one. He was eating her alive, and Alexa wasn''t sure how to respond. Her mind kept telling her to fight... but, her heart kept saying a different thing. The latter won, and Alexa started responding to the kiss, which surprised Prince Alex in return.


    After what seemed to be an eternity, Prince Alex was the one to break their kissing scene. He cupped Alexa''s face and looked at her straight in the eyes while speaking.


    "Listen, there is no going back now. From now on, you are mine and mine alone. Do you hear me? Lastly, from now on, I would be sticking to you like super glue, so you better get used to it. You understand?" He then kissed her lightly on her forehead before releasing her face.


    "Ahem! Ahem! If both of you have finished giving us a show, do you mind letting all of us get something to eat? I didn''t get a chance to eat breakfast today, and I''m about to pass out." Andrea jokingly asked the two love birds as to not embarrass them for getting caught kissing.

 Chapter 116 Caught in the Ac

    Alexa was too ashamed that they had seen Prince Alex and she kissed. She tried so hard to hide her reddening cheeks, but it''s also visible in the naked eyes.Especially knowing that Ramon probably saw it too along with everyone else, she couldn''t look anyone with a straight face.


    When Alexa tried to hide behind Prince Alex for protection, he knew what she''s thinking and feeling.He had to do something for he was the culprit and doesn''t feel right seeing her wary of herself.


    Prince Alex displayed his prestige and told his bodyguards that no one was permitted to come in; he wanted to have privacy away from the meddlesome eye of everyone.


    However, Alexa doesn''t feel it''s right to misuse his power, other students need to eat too, and its a public place.Even though she doesn''t want to face other students at the moment, they cannot stop them from coming and eating.


    Therefore, she hardened her skin and criticized Prince Alex for being overbearing and commanded him to stop his bodyguard, and let all the other student eat.


    "If you want me to let you stick with me like super glue, you need to change that mindset of yours.Now let the other students come in so they could eat, there''s not much time left before the classes start."She told Prince Alex with self-assurance.


    At first Prince Alex, was going to deny her request for her protection, but seeing how stern looking her face at the moment, he gave in and ordered his bodyguards to let the other students come. ''As long as i could stick with you like a super glue... You could ask me to jump from a high rise, and I would only ask you how high.''He thought with a half smile on his face.


    "Why don''t we get out of here and go somewhere else to eat? I knew a good place close by where we could have privacy."Prince Alex suggested.


    Andrea thought it''s a good idea, and the couple was too high profile to eat at the Campus Cafeteria."That''s a good idea, why don''t you two go ahead.Ramon and I would stay here, right, Ramon?"


    Ramon was hesitant to let them go, but there''s nothing much he could do but to agree after seeing how scarlet red Alexa''s face and hiding from behind Prince Alex for protection.


    "Sure!That''s a good idea, I''ll keep Andrea company, and we could catch up in the meantime."He replied with half smile, but with sadness in his eyes.


    All was set, Prince Alex and Alexa were to go elsewhere while Ramon and Andrea would stay.However, Alexa doesn''t feel it''s right to leave her friends and declined."How about we go find a quiet place on Campus and have a little picnic instead.What do you all think?"She asked, but more like ordering from the tone of her voice.


    Ramon''s face lit up like a light bulb when he heard what Alexa suggested."It''s fine with me if it''s alright with everyone else."He quickly agreed.


    Andrea looked at her cousin''s face and saw that she meant what she said and agreed as well."That''s a good idea, Ramon and I would go get our food and will meet you wherever it is.Go ahead and will follow."She happily ushered Alexa and Prince Alex to leave before they attract more attention.


    Prince Alex was not happy about sharing space with Ramon and sharing Alexa''s time.Unfortunately, it''s what Alexa wanted, and whatever Alexa wants, he would do everything in his power to provide.


    "Let''s go then before we attract more attention."Prince Alex reaches out for Alexa''s hand to guide her out of the Cafeteria.Unknown to Prince Alex that his move had attracted everyone''s attention already and it would cause Alexa hardship in the future...


    ===


    Meanwhile, at Garcia''s home, Dr. Garcia was getting worried that his wife seems to be getting a lot of headaches lately.The last time he gave her the shot, it, appears to be useless and she continued complaining that her mind was going crazy.She sees things, bits and pieces of a scene that seems to be a part of her memory, but she''s not sure.


    "I need to create a much stronger medicine or else, her memory would come back, and she would realize her true identity."He thought genuinely, not realizing that he mumbled out loud, enough for someone to hear.


    Dr. Garcia was prancing back and forth, while in deep thought mumbling to himself, and he did not realize that his wife just walked in...


    ''What does he mean by that?Why doesn''t he want me to remember my past?Who am I?''While she was in deep thought asking all the question in her mind, a big sharp pain shoot out in her brain and a memory of her past appeared very clear...


    Author''s note:


    I promise to continue when I get off work... please! understand and wait patiently.


    Thank you!

 Chapter 117 Who Am I?

    Ms. Garcia was seeing bits and pieces of what looked like an argument with someone.She was being stopped from leaving, then... She was in a car driving going somewhere when something had happened. "Ahhh!" Then everything went black, and she collapsed on the ground.


    Dr. Garcia was startled to hear his wife''s screaming voice. When he turned around to look;He was shocked to see Ms. Garcia slumped on the ground, passed out.He quickly went to her, lifted her, and put her on the sofa inside his laboratory.After laying her down, he ran and got his medicine bag where the insulin and a vile of medicine he created specifically for her was stored.


    He quickly administered the medicine into Ms. Garcia''s veins intravenously while she still knocked out.Once he was done, he suddenly lifted her and carried her to their bedroom to let her continue to rest peacefully.Dr. Garcia carefully caressed Ms. Garcia''s face while speaking to her, with the understanding that she was not hearing a word he was saying thinking she was out cold: at least that''s what he thought.


    "I''m sorry, sweetheart.I can''t let you remember your past yet, is not the time yet.Just wait a little longer. When the time is right, I will stop giving you the medicine to suppress your memory from remembering.You understand, right?"He then got up and put in order the sheet that was covering his wife, before kissing her lightly on her temple.


    "I love you, and I don''t know what I would do if you ever regain your memory and leave me.You are my life, and if you are not here with me, I would rather die."He then bent and kissed her soft lips and silently left the room to go back to his lab.


    Unknown to Dr. Garcia that Ms. Garcia was already awake and had pretended to be asleep.She heard every word he had said.Ms. Garcia had then become anxious to find out who she is and what her real identity was.''I would bide my time and play along with Greg, but I will slowly wean myself from the medicine he''s been giving me without him knowing.'' She thought as she prepared herself to get up.


    ===


    The next day, Lady Antella arrived. The first thing she did was look for Alexa.Unknown to her, Prince Alex had arrived already and was able to reach the first base.The competition was about to begin, the opponents: Prince Alexander and the Lady Antella.


    Lady Antella was looking all beautiful. She looked like a perfect lady. She went to the admissions office and used her authority to ask about Alexa''s whereabouts.Since she was one of the Royalties of the Spanish Kingdom, it was a piece of cake for her to get all the information she needed.Once she had Alexa''s class schedule, she made a plan on how to run into her accidentally since she could not take the same class as Alexa.


    Unbeknownst to her, the guard dog; Prince Alex was always around whenever he got the chance.Therefore, Lady Antella was in for a shock when she purposely went to one of Alexa''s classes only to find that Prince Alex was already there waiting.Prince Alex was acting like it was a typical day, and it was part of the Prince''s routine to stand outside the classroom while all the female students drooled over him.


    "What in the world are you doing?Aren''t you afraid that the King would find out that you are not here to study but instead to chase after a girl?"Lady Antella accusingly asked Prince Alex while smoke was coming out of her nostrils.


    Prince Alex looked at Lady Antella looking all prim and proper when he knew damn too well that that was not the kind of person she was.The Lady Antella he knew would rather wear jeans and not dress."What are you doing here?Aren''t you supposed to be in a class right now?Should I also tell your parents the true reason why you decided to further your education?Hahaha!"Prince Alex bantered.


    Prince Alex and Lady Antella were having fun teasing each other that they did not realize that Alexa''s class was over.Therefore, both were in for a shock when they turned: Alexa and Ria were already gone.


    Logan had seen Lady Antella come and realized that she was there to see Alexa as well.He warned Ria ahead of time and made sure they snuck out before they got to chance to catch Alexa.Ria found a way to get Alexa out of the classroom without the two noticings.By the time they realized that Alexa was gone, they were already inside the car on their way home.


    Alexa was more than happy to comply with Ria''s suggestion to temporarily avoid Prince Alex if she wanted to be able to concentrate on her schooling.Ria and also Andrea gave her a bit of sisterly advice to focus on her dream first, then love life.Alexa didn''t even have to think about it, as that was precisely what she wanted as well.


    The following days and weeks had passed, Alexa had been very busy with her training days and with her schooling.Every day, she would dress like a country bumpkin, and wear the ugly round spectacle that considered birth control as a joke in America as per Daniel''s order.


    Unknown to Daniel that his sister was now considered dating Prince Alex secretly.If he only knew, he would probably have transferred Alexa to a different University.


    Andrea, Ria, Logan, and Lucas never reported to Daniel anything that was happening while they were on Campus, everyone was afraid that they would be in trouble if they did tell him.


    With Lady Antella''s arrival along with Ramon continually showing up, Prince Alex never had a chance to enjoy his time with Alexa fully, which was only during lunch break.However, there was nothing he could do because Alexa had requested not to be bothered during class.If he disobeyed, she promised not to ever speak with him again, and he did not want that to happen.


    Everything was going well with Alexa and her studies.She had become a brilliant person, and with her determination to achieve her dreams, she planned to do everything in her power to succeed.


    However, Alexa did not realize that she was the number one enemy of all the Campus beauties. That was because of her popularity despite her ugly and dull appearances.


    All the Campus beauties could not understand what Alexa possessed that they did not have.No matter which angle they looked at Alexa, they couldn''t see anything spectacular about her, but why was Prince Alex so into her?Along with the handsome young man Ramon Le Grand.


    They wanted to get rid of Alexa so bad, but she had so many people protecting her that no one was able to come close to her no matter how hard they tried.Hence Alexa created a lot of enemies without her knowledge.


    If they only knew the truth about how beautiful Alexa, they would all probably have a heart attack. All the Campus beauties did not even hold a candle compared to Alexa''s true self.

 Chapter 118 The President is in the House

    President Grant decided to make a surprise visit to the siblings.He has a meeting with the Prime Minister of Spaniard Kingdom, and before the meetup, he made a detour at his children home without making an announcement.He made sure that his incognito as to not attract reporters and for the First Lady to learn where his children now reside.


    It was Five o clock in the morning, and it was still dark outside. Three big black cars with tinted windows stopped at the gate of the siblings'' residence. Lucas was the one on duty and became alert as soon as he spotted the vehicle.He quickly informed Logan and Ria and the rest of Daniel''s secret services.


    A person came out of the vehicle and put his badge in front of the camera for Lucas to see.Once he got a good look at it, he quickly opened the gate and let them enter.He was stunned that the President''s detail was right in front of the residence that Lucas forgot to inform his colleagues.When he realizes his error, it was already too late for the President had already embarked from the vehicle and on his way inside the villa.


    When Daniel secret service who''s patrolling at the front of the villa saw the President, he shocked that he was unable to utter a word.He could only stand straight as the President walked by."Good morning!I assume that everyone still in bed?"He asked as he passed by the now stunned secret service.


    The secret service finally found his bearing and spoke."Good morning Mr. President!Yes, all of them are still in bed. Sir!"He replied nervously.


    "Hmmm?"Was all President said and continued walking towards the parlor.


    Lucas finally got his sense back and informed Logan and Ria regarding President Grant making an incognito surprise visit at the wee hour of the morning.


    "What do you mean the President is here?Where"What the heck!" Logan quickly mad a ran toward the Parlor in time see the President making himself comfortable on the sofa.


    "Good morning Mr. President!"Logan greets with respect.


    "Good morning, Agent Logan."The President greeted back with a tired looking face.


    Ria quickly wakes up Alexa to inform her that the President is in the house.Alexa''s who usually''s awake at that hours was still daydreaming and in the la-la-land.However, when she heard Ria murmuring to her ears that her father was there for a surprise visit.She scrambled out of bed so quickly that she fell on the ground.


    Ria secretly laughed at Alexa''s excitement and helped her get up."Be careful, or you will break that beautiful long legs of yours.Hahaha!"She banters as Alexa tries to dust off a speck of imaginary dust off her cute butt.


    "Why is father here so early?And why didn''t he at least inform us so we could have breakfast ready for him when he arrives.Go-go-go and tell Mr. Chef to hasten the preparation.Quickly!"Alexa was anxious that she''s pushing Ria out the door like she has some disease


    "Hold your horses missy, Mr. Chef got it under control.He always has breakfast ready at this hour.I would go and inform the maid to serve the President some hot drink while waiting.Don''t take too long and make the President wait.Is not proper.".She warned Alexa as she walked out of the room, closing the door behind her.


    Alexa was about to walk into the bathroom when the door once again opened.She thought it was Ria who came back."I can handle myself, go and greet my Father for me, Please!!!!"Alexa shouted as she was going inside the bathroom.


    "Hahaha!Hahaha!"President Grant laughed out loud and walked towards his princess."I''m sorry to disappoint you, my dear, but it isI, your father who came in and barged at your bedroom.I''m sorry, for I couldn''t wait any longer.I missed you so much."President Grant spoke as he walks toward Alexa.


    Alexa also missed her Father badly, even though they facetime a lot and he always checked on her progress, it was never the same seeing him in person.She quickly ran to her Father''s embrace, with tears flowing down her beautiful face.


    "Oh, Father¡­ *Huh, huh, huh.*I missed you so much!How are you?Why do you look so tired?Are you hungry?"Alexa was bombarding President Grant with questions while sobbing on his shoulder.She was like a small child, and it''s breaking President Grant''s heart to piece.


    "Hush, child!Why are you crying?Is it that bad for me to wake you up at this hour?"He jokingly asked while caressing her hair like a baby.


    "I just came to surprise you and your brother, and I would need to be at the Palace at Eight in the morning.Therefore, we only a couple of hours.Let''s not waste it on crying alright, my child?Get ready and have breakfast with me.I''m going to wake your brother up too.Hahaha!"


    President Grant let go of Alexa to give her time to prepare and was about to leave when they hear a sound from the door, and both turned.


    "Father!!!Hahaha!What a surprise!" It was Daniel who''s still in his pajamas, and with tousled hair, an eight o'' clock shadow was visible in his handsome face.


    Daniel meets his Father halfway through and gives him a tight hug."What bring you hear so early in the morning, Father?Does Mother know you''re coming to visit us?Oh, I guess not since she''s not supposed to know where we are.Hahaha!"


    Alexa decided to intervene so she could start getting ready.With her brother and father in the room, how was she to do it?" Father, Daniel, if you all don''t mind getting out of her so I could at least wash my face and brush my teeth.Thank you!"She sternly ordered them half smiling.


    Daniel put his two hands up in the air."Fine! Fine, will leave now so you could make yourself presentable.I also need to clean up myself anyway."Daniel said as he walked out the door following President Grant lead.


    ===


    Alexa had to skip her daily routine of jogging and exercise to spend time with her father.The father, daughter, and son had a couple of hours of family bonding.They ate breakfast together, and once they were finished, they went to the parlor and only talk and talk and talk.


    President Grant wanted to know everything that had happened in Alexa''s life in the fast couple of months.Alexa and Daniel were fighting to tell President Grant everything.[Well, not exactly everything in Alexa''s part.]


    "So, it was so funny when all this Royalty started showing up and shooting daggers at each other. Hahaha!"Daniel was telling President Grant about the welcome party when another Prince was introduced.


    "So, you''re telling me that you guys had met the Crown Prince Romano already.Along with Lady Antella?Hmmm?Well, this evening I''m invited to a dinner at the Palace, would both of you like to join me?"


    Daniel and Alexa looked at each other, unable to reply right away.Daniel was asking Alexa from the way he was looking at her, and Alexa was doing the same thing from the way she was looking at him.


    President Grant saw the way the sibling was making eye contact and speaking with each other without saying a word.He was getting teary eyes from watching his children loving each other.

 Chapter 119 There Goes My Heart Beating Daniel

    President Grant was anxiously waiting for their reply.He wanted to show off his children to the whole world.Even though he cannot acknowledge Alexa as his daughter, at least the people would know she''s related to him somehow.


    "So?What do you all think?"President Grant''s face was showing anticipation from their answer.


    Daniel and Alexa both nodded to each other first before replying in unison."Yes! Hahaha!"And with laughter from being in sync.


    President Grant joined the laughter, and the whole room was suddenly filled with a harmonious atmosphere.


    Ria, Logan, and Andrea were listening from the threshold of the parlor.They decided to be out of view and stand guard by the threshold of the room, in case they were needed.


    Two hours passed by without the father, son, and daughter realizing the time.Not until President Grant''s Assistant Aid came to inform him that they only have half an hour to prepare and change for the meeting.


    President Grant was wary that he has to part with his beloved children.Unfortunately, he has a responsibility to the people of The United States of America, and whether he likes it or not, the visit must come to an end.He acknowledges what his Assistant had informed him before turning back his attention to his children.


    "I''m staying at the Presidential suite at the Spaniard Hotel, and I would be staying overnight and fly out tomorrow.How about having a night cup with me after dinner? "President Grant asked his children with excitement visible on his eyes.


    Alexa replied first, "I would love that!"She then looked at Daniel, who has a half smile plastered on his face.


    "Sis, do you know that you look so adorable the way you had excitedly replied.You reminded me of myself when Dad told me for the very first time that I have a baby sister.Hahaha!" Daniel teased his younger sister."And yes!I would also love to have a night cup with Dad and you! Hahaha!"


    President Grant was getting ready to leave when he remembers Andrea."By the way, where is that young lady... your cousin from the Philippines.What was her name? Did she make it alright?"He asked with a kind tone of voice that made Andrea almost in tears.


    To hear President Grant inquired about her well being was something she had never dreamed of in her entire life.Andrea started wiping the small teardrops that about to fall from her eyes when Ria saw it and gave her a sisterly hug.


    Alexa''s eyes widened when she heard her Dad''s inquiry, and she quickly shouted for Andrea to come." Andrea! I know you out there eavesdropping, come here and greet the President!" She screamed loud enough to wake up the dead.


    Daniel''s face was full of anticipation to see Andrea.He couldn''t sit still once he heard that she''s up and about and out there listening to their conversation.His face suddenly brightened up he then put a blank look on his face and sat straight like a male God.


    This action was visible to President Grant''s hawk eyes.''Hmmm?I sense something brewing here.'' He secretly smiled at his thought of his son, finally finding someone attractive.


    Andrea came with a timid look on her face. She put the sweetest smile she could conjure before giving her full attention to President Grant."Good morning! Mr. President sir!"She then turned and looked straight at Daniel with the same demeanor."Good morning! Mr. Grant, sir!" in a barely audible tone of voice.


    However, Daniel heard it clear how she called him ''Mr. Grant, sir!''the contour of his face that was blank was now showing sadness in his eyes.''He couldn''t understand why he felt a twinge of pain in his heart when Andrea called him sir.He doesn''t like the idea of Andrea thinking of him as sir, and he wants her to think of him only as Daniel. Is this what it called love?''Daniel thought while looking straight at Andrea...


    President Grant and Alexa saw everything, and both have a half smile plastered on their faces.They looked at each other and questioning each other without Daniel knowing what his father and sister were doing.


    ''Are you thinking of what I''m thinking?'' Father and daughter were saying with each other''s eyes...


    President Grant: "...?"


    Alexa: "^--^"


    To be continued:

 Chapter 120 Teach Me How To Be A Lady

    Daniel knew that he was attracted to Andrea, but he had no idea that his father and sister could see it from his reaction towards Andrea.Ever since he laid eyes on Andrea back at the White House, he knew he was in trouble.He had spent many sleepless nights thinking about her.That was why when the President tasked Daniel into helping Andrea come to the Spanish Kingdom, he did everything in his power to make sure her parents would agree.He even paid them handsomely.


    ===


    Alexa spent her afternoon training with Ms. Garcia.This time Ms. Garcia was teaching her how to do a catwalk wearing stilettos properly.Three heavy hardcover books were on the top of her head, two books on her left hand, and two more on her right side.


    "Alright! Back straight!Look straight ahead and start gliding... Not walking, but gliding.You understand?"Ordered Ms. Garcia, who looked more like Mother Superior scolding a student.


    "1,2,3, glide, 1,2,3, glide, 1,2,3, glide... That''s right, and you''re doing good.Back straight!Look straight ahead, don''t smile... Stern feature!"Ms. Garcia shouted at the far end of the training room


    Alexa was serious about learning as much as she could that she was perfecting everything Ms. Garcia had been training her on.''She''s perfect! For such a young girl to be open to learning as Alexa does, she would go a long way.''Ms. Garcia thought as she watched Alexa walk like she was born a runway model.


    After half an hour of doing it over and over, Ms. Garcia was satisfied that she had perfected the catwalk and moved on to the next lesson.''Facial Features for photo shoots.''


    "Alright! I want you to look sad!"Ms. Garcia ordered Alexa


    Alexa thought of something sad while looking at the camera, and soon, small tears began forming in her beautiful eyes.Which was visible at the other end of the camera, and Ms. Garcia could see it, and for some odd reason, she felt a tinge of pain in her heart.


    "That''s good!Perfect!" Shouted Ms. Garcia once again.


    "Now I want you to give me a beautiful shy smile, think of yourself as meeting your first crush, and he has no idea that you have a crush on him.Can you do that?"Ms. Garcia secretly smiled.She wanted to see how Alexa would pull this off. She never had a boyfriend as far as she knew.


    Alexa prepared herself and moved around her mouth, making for the shy smile.She then thought about the first kissed she had with Prince Alex and pretended that the Photographer was Prince Alex.She looked at him with her alluring look with a sweet smile plastered on her face while looking all innocent.


    The Photographer was falling in love with Alexa with the way she was looking at him from where she was standing."Oh, my God! Did someone turn the air conditioning off?" He mumbled as he continued clicking the camera left and right."That''s it. Show me how much you love me!That''s it, that beautiful smile, only for me!"He shouted to Alexa.He was so engrossed with taking her pictures that he did not realize what he was saying and continued rambling for everyone to hear.


    "Perfect!"*Clap, clap, clap*Ms. Garcia was over the moon with Alexa''s performance. '' It would not be long now. Very soon, she would start endorsing products, and companies would love her for sure.''She thought to herself as she walked towards Alexa and gave her a big hug. I am so proud of the model you are becoming. I will introduce you to some of my connections. Would you like to sign a modeling contract with one of them?"Ms. Garcia was proudly praising Alexa while thinking of her future.


    Unknown to her that her other trainee was becoming envious of Alexa as Ms. Garcia was training her personally.


    Alexa thought of Ms. Garcia''s question, and she wondered."Ms. Garcia, I thought I was signed to your Agency?Why do I need to sign with another agency?"


    "Hahaha!Yes, we had signed a contract for me to be your Manager, but my Agency only does training and preparations for a person to become the big thing.Therefore, I''m your Manager and would handle your career.To the top..."She proudly announced for everyone to hear.


    "Well, if that''s the case, I do have one in mind.It''s Mega World Entertainment.They have a branch here and all over the world.The CEO is actually a good friend of mine. " Alexa proudly told Ms. Garcia and handed her the card that Ann had given to her before they left.


    "Good!This is very good!We will prepare your portfolio and present it to them and see if they would be interested in signing you.Just because you know the CEO or his wife, does not mean it''s guaranteed that they would take you.Do you understand?I don''t want you to have all your hopes up and turned in the dust if they would not sign you."Ms. Garcia gave Alexa a piece of motherly advice.


    "I won''t Ms. Garcia.I know I''m a newbie and still have a lot to learn.I would work hard and make sure I don''t disappoint you.I promise! Cross my heart and hope to die!"She said while her right hand was on the top of her left chest close to her heart.


    "My dear, you don''t need to go as far as death.I believe in you, and I know you will achieve your dreams when the time comes.We still have a long way to go, and we will make all the preparation before I lunch you for the competition."Ms. Garcia patted Alexa''s head like she was patting a little child.


    Alexa suddenly remembered that she had a dinner date with her father and brother.She was afraid that she wouldn''t know how to act appropriately.Therefore, she took a deep breath and found the courage to ask her Manager/Mentor.


    "Ms. Garcia, I have a favor to ask of you.I have a dinner to attend tonight, and only high-class people would be around.As you know my background, I need some of your guidance please!"


    Alexa looked like a little child asking for a treat from her mother."Please!!!! Ms. Garcia."


    "Hahaha!Dear child, you don''t need to beg me!Whatever it is you need to know, ask, and I will teach you."Ms. Garcia saw Alexa''s eyes light up like a light bulb and a beautiful smile showed her two dimples digging deeper into each side of her face.


    "Thank you!*Tsup, tsup, tsup.*I love you, Ms. Garcia!"Alexa then gave Ms. Garcia a tight embrace while showering her with kisses.Ms. Garcia was so touched from Alexa''s gestures that she returned the same and hugged her back.


    "Alright! we don''t have much time if you want to learn the proper way, then let''s begin!" Thus Alexa and Ms. Garcia left the training room and went to her office to begin the training.


    Unknown to Ms. Garcia and Alexa, someone had been watching their interaction the whole time.A hidden camera was set all over Ms. Garcia by Dr. Garcia so he could view it in his laptop from the comfort of his office.

 Chapter 121 Dinner At The Palace

    Prince Alex had been calling Alexa all day without success.Her cell phone was in Ria''s possession. Ria, who was busy making googly eyes towards Logan, paid no attention to the phone.The two had begun their courtship long before they left the White House without the people around them noticing.Ria finally gave in one fateful night when Logan stole a kiss from her while they were at the Garden viewing the moonlight.


    "I think someone is calling you.Your phone had been vibrating for a while now." Logan told Ria while they were holding hands waiting for Alexa to finish with Ms. Garcia''s lesson.


    Ria found Alexa''s beauty training boring and annoying.Therefore, whenever Alexa was doing her training with Ms. Garcia, she would immediately sneak outside and hang out with Logan until Alexa was done with it. Hence, her relationship with Logan deepened, and they were now an item.


    "Hmmm, It is not my phone.Maybe it''s Alexa''s, who could it be?"She pulled out Alexa''s phone and looked at who had been calling.She was stunned to see over ten missed calls from Prince Alex, a couple from Lady Antella, and lastly, about five missed calls from Ramon.


    "What in the world do these people want?Look!"She showed all the missed calls to Logan.


    "What else could it be? They all have the hots for her.They are probably calling to invite her to the dinner party, in which she''s already preparing to attend."Logan replied calmly.


    Ria smiled sweetly at Logan before commenting. "Our girl sure is in demand,Look at all this Royalty. I don''t think that even Cinderella had this much attention.Hahaha!I wonder who would be the one who snags the American Princess."Ria replied as she walked inside to inform Alexa about the missed calls.


    ===


    After the training with Ms. Garcia, it was time to go back home to prepare for the dinner party.Andrea had prepared everything ahead of time.She picked a black backless evening dress that highlighted Alexa''s alluring sexy curves.Once she put it on, she looked like an angel that had just descended from heaven with a hint of naughtiness.


    The matching stiletto shoes gave Alexa an extra six-inch of height that made the two look like dwarves compared to her now six-foot and four-inches height.Alexa''s original height was only five-foot-ten-inches, but with the added six-inch from the stiletto, it made her look like a giant.


    "Wow!Thank God Daniel is very tall or he would look like a dwarf next to you.Hahaha!" Andrea spoke of Daniel with a sparkle in her eyes.


    It never missed Alexa''s Hawkeye; she got that from her father. She could see things from miles and miles away but not literally.She decided to test the waters to know what Andrea truly felt about her brother.She needed to know as she realized that her brother was already smitten with Andrea''s beauty and intellect.


    "Coz, I have a question for you, and you better not lie to me.I only want the truth.Do you promise to tell me the truth?"She acted all high and mighty to make sure that Andrea would not evade the question and lie.


    "Shoot!What is it?"Andrea replied calmly while she continued finishing Alexa''s makeup.


    "What do you feel about Daniel?Do you like him?Answer me?Do not lie!"She was acting mad to confuse Andrea, and it worked.


    Andrea was flustered from her questions and replied quickly. "I...I...I like him!Oh, no!!!! I take that back; he''s alright!He is quite handsome, very sweet, so tall and lovable!So, he''s alright!"She then embarrassingly turned around as to hide her reddened face from Alexa.


    "Hahaha!Hahaha!"Alexa and Ria laughed in unison and teased Andrea more up to the point that she was almost in tears before they stopped.


    Suddenly they heard a voice from the outer room. "What are you guys doing? It''s not right to tease Andrea.I know I''m handsome, sweet, tall, and lovable.But I''m more than alright!"Daniel came walking and teasing Andrea as well.


    Hence, Andrea was more embarrassed and unable to face Daniel.She ran out of Alexa''s room and went to her room then locked the door behind her while sobbing her heart out.


    Daniel, Alexa, and Ria were all feeling ashamed of what they had done; teasing poor Andrea.They looked at each other, asking who would go and comfort her.


    "Forget it, let her cool off first.I''ll speak to her when we get back.It''s late, and we need to be on time for dinner." Alexa coaxed her brother to let it go, or he might decide to stay home instead.


    ===


    Prince Alex wanted to invite Alexa to the dinner but was unsuccessful in getting in touch with her.Therefore, he took a chance and went to their villa in the hope that she was at home.However, by the time he arrived, Alexa and Daniel had already left the house and were on their way to the Palace.


    Also, Logan was not in the mood to divulge where Alexa had gone since it was Lucas'' turn to be Alexa''s security, and Logan was left at home to mope without Ria by his side.


    Prince Alex had no choice but to continue to his destination and planned to get out of there as quickly as he could.Unknown to him that the person he was currently seeking had arrived at the palace and was being welcomed and escorted to the dinner table by none other than¡­


    "Welcome!Mr. Grant, Miss Grant!"Prince Romano took a small bow.He then extended his hand towards Daniel for a handshake following with one for Alexa.However, instead of a handshake, he brought Alexa''s hand upward towards his lips and kissed it lightly.


    Alexa curtsied in return and thanked Prince Romano for greeting them.Daniel''s eyes were shooting daggers at Prince Romano for what he had done.For Daniel, Prince or not, they were not allowed to touch or kiss his sister''s hand.Daniel was about to say something when they heard a voice from inside.


    "You''re here!Wow!Don''t you look like... Hmmm, I don''t know how to put it."Lady Antella arrived with Princess Angelica, Prince Romano''s younger sister.Lady Antella quickly took her position next to Alexa while salivating secretly.


    "Mr. Grant, Prince Romano, why don''t you go where all the gentlemen are, and Princess Angelica and I will take Ms. Grant where the young ladies are to introduce her to everyone."She didn''t wait for the men to reply, she hooked her arm with Alexa''s and ushered her towards where the other young ladies of the Royal Family were gathered.


    Prince Romano and Daniel were both not happy with the turnout.Daniel did not want to leave the side of his younger sister, knowing that all the young hot Royals and other young males would be salivating over his sister.


    Prince Romano, on the other hand, wanted to be the one escorting Alexa at the dinner table exclusively.He wanted to show to everyone that Alexa was his for the taking.Both had failed and had been pushed aside by Lady Antella in one swift move...


    Daniel has no idea that he not only has to worry about young hot-blooded young ''Royalty'' [Men] but also... Woman.And one, in particular, had just taken off with his sister...

 Chapter 122 Dinner At The Palace-2

    Prince Alex arrived with a smug look plastered on his handsome face.''If I can get out of this damned party on time, it would be the happiest day of my life.''he thought as he walked in, just in time to see the love of his life being whisked away by none other than... "That Bitch!" He exclaimed.


    The palace guard and his bodyguard who was following behind him heard it loud and clear; they all stopped following him long enough to take it all in.Once they found their bearing, they continued following Prince Alex, who was rushing to catch up with Lady Antella taking his princess away.


    Lady Antella saw Prince Alex coming from miles away, and she quickly ushered Alexa inside a private room where only the young ladies were allowed.Therefore,he was not allowed to enter where the ladies were hanging out while waiting for dinner to be ready.


    Prine Alex was stopped right at the door before he was able to catch up, and he was not happy about it at all.


    "What do you mean I can''t enter?You better give a good reason, or else!"He was trying his might to intimidate the Palace guard, but it did not work at all.


    Apologies your Highness, but this room is designated for the young women only. As per the Queen''s order."The guard replied respectfully, then bowed.


    Just as he was about to say something, Prince Romano came out of the room designated for the young men.He saw Prince Alex and the contours on his face. His mouth suddenly turned sour.He was going to ignore Prince Alex, but as the Crown Prince to the Kingdom of Spain, it was his duty to greet all the guest without bias.


    "Welcome!Your Highness, Prince Alexander.I''m glad you were able to make it."As a sign of courtesy, he extended his hand for a handshake.


    "What?No date?What happened to the notorious playboy Prince?Someone finally snagged you?"Prince Romano teases PrinceAlex with a smirk on his handsome face.


    "My date has already arrived ahead of me if you must know, and I was about to inform her that I''m here, but she went inside there."He pointed towards the room for the young women with disappointment showing on his face.


    "So it is true then that you and cousin Antella would be getting married.Hahaha!You do know that she... Right?"Prince Romano was asking if Prince Alex knew that Lady Antella was gay.


    Prince Alex neither acknowledged nor denied. He was not in a position to do so.And he promised Lady Antella that he would never admit to anyone that he knew she had been gay for a long time.


    "Come, come!Let me take you where all the men are hanging out while you wait."He didn''t wait for Prince Alex to reply, he just turned around and went towards the direction of the room where he just stepped out from.


    Inside the women''s room, Alexa was singled out by everyone.They were all curious about who she was, and why she had the same last name as the United States President and Daniel Grant?


    Alexa did her best to avoid the question and found something else to discuss.She kept Lady Antella''s attention and talked about whatever she could think of.She asked for some advice on how to be a proper lady, and how she should act in front of the Royal Family.


    Lady Antella was more than happy to give her tips, as long as Alexa kept on speaking only with her.When Princess Angelica tried to get Alexa''s attention, Lady Antella kept on blocking her; hence, she was getting annoyed by the minute.


    Alexa was getting tired of all the attention she was getting and couldn''t wait for the dinner to commence.She kept on looking towards the door, hoping that someone would announce that dinner was ready.Lady Antella, on the other hand, was the opposite.She did not want the dinner to be prepared. It was because she knew that when they headed to the dining room, she must act prim and proper, and she hated it to the max.


    Alexa''s prayers were heard.Someone came and announced to the young ladies to get in an orderly manner and get ready to enter the dining room with their escorts.Outside the room, the young men were all lined up waiting for the young ladies to escort them to the dining room.Daniel, Prince Alex, and Prince Romano were at the front of everyone waiting anxiously for Alexa to come out.


    One by one, the ladies came out, and the young men all had their eyes wide open and were gawking at Alexa.Everyone one of them wondered who the pretty damsel was and wanted to get to know her.One, in particular, was the son of the Prime Minister of the Spanish Kingdom.He was about the same age as Alexa, and he was also a very handsome young man.Another one added to Alexa''s suitors.


    The first to be escorted was Princess Angelica. She was paired with a young Prince from another Country to match their position.The second one was a Princess from another Country who was paired up with Prince Romano.


    Prince Romano was not happy about the match, but there was absolutely nothing he could do, due to his obligations.One after the other, they filed into the dining room.However, Prince Alex would not budge. He waited where he was from where he was at until it reached Alexa''s turn.When it was Lady Antella''s turn, the person in charge asked for Prince Alex to come and escort her.


    However, Prince Alex declined with an excuse for some reason.The person in charge let it go and called another Royalty to escort Lady Antella who was giving Prince Alex murderous look.


    Prince Alex raised his two hands telling her, he has nothing to do with it then put half a smile on his kissable pink lips.


    Finally, it was Alexa''s turn, and the person in charge asked for Daniel to escort his sister.Daniel was more than happy to accompany his sister, and he did not want anyone else to do it, especially Prince Alex.


    However, just when he was about to reach his sister.Prince Alex came and snatched Alexa''s hand then hooked it into his arm and ushered her inside the dining room...


    Daniel was stunned for a moment before he went after the two and took Alexa''s other hand and hooked it into his elbow as well.Therefore, Alexa ended up having two men escorting her into the dining room.


    Everyone turned their heads when they saw Prince Alex, Alexa and Daniel walking in... President Grant couldn''t believe his eyes when he saw what was going on, but he had a wide grin on his face.No one knew their real relationship; all they knew was that Alexa was a relative of his.But, what kind... only him and Daniel knew the truth.


    President Grant was so proud; hence, he was grinning from ear to ear.His Princess was the most beautiful of them all.He wished he could announce it to the whole world...When Daniel and Alexa came to his side and greeted him, he acted calm and collected.


    President Grant introduced Daniel and Alexa to the King, Queen, Mr. and Mrs. Prime Minister and their son without mentioning their last name or relationship with each other.Therefore, everyone became more curious but were unable to voice it nor ask any question in front of everyone watching.


    ===


    Everyone was finally seated at the dining table.It was a very long table with the King seating at one end and the Queen on the other end.At the right side of the King was President Grant and on his left was the Prime Minister of the Spanish Kingdom.


    Daniel sat next to his father, then Alexa, and Prince Alex made sure he sat right next to her.Next to him was Lady Antella, so on and so forth.From the Queen''s side, Prince Romano was seated on the left, and on the right was Princess Angelica.


    The dinner was extravagant, and everyone had enjoyed every morsel, except for Prince Romano and Princess Angelica, who was seated far away from Alexa.


    Lady Antella was not happy either to have Prince Alex in between her and Alexa.She couldn''t wait for dinner to be over.She thought that she would have more chances to interact with Alexa.Unfortunately, once the dinner was over, the Grant family decided to have an early night.


    President Grant did not want to stay longer than required.Therefore, as soon as the dinner was over and everyone went to the Palace ballroom for some music and dancing, he made an excuse that he had to fly back early and wanted to have an early night.


    When Daniel heard his father, he quickly followed through and made an excuse as well.Therefore, the First Family left as soon as the dinner was over, leaving so many Royalties unhappy...Namely, Prince Alex, Prince Romano, Princess Angelica, and Lady Antella... Along with the son of the Prime Minister...


    Prince Alex was feeling the worst of them all.He wanted to spend a little more time with his princess, but Daniel Grant did not give him a chance at all.He did not know what the real relationship between the two was, but one thing he knew for sure was that... The two were not lovers.


    Whatever kind of relationship they had, he did not care.What he cared for was Alexa, and for her to become his princess no matter what it takes...


    Unknown to everyone, somewhere in the Palace were Ramon Le Grand and Lady Lucy Le Grand.


    Once they realized that President Grant was attending, they quickly excused themselves and observed from within the Palace without the First Family of the United States of America know.


    ===


    Sneaky much?


    ..

 Chapter 123 Prince Alex Came to Visi

    Ramon was not happy about being left out, and he was letting his mother know."Mother, this will be the last time I''m accompanying you into hiding.This is suck!Why do I have to stay hidden like you whenever President Grant is around?What did I do to deserve this?"


    Lady Lucy Le Grand knew exactly what Ramon was speaking about.However, she doesn''t want to let President Grant know that she''s related to the King and Queen of Spaniard Kingdom.


    Her father, the Duke of Grandeur, specifically told her not to announce to the whole world about her real identity until he says so.That goes to Ramon as well, and she needs to be careful or else... They could be sent out once more.She needed to protect Ramon from everyone, for his future¡­


    ===


    The First Family bid their goodbyes with each other at the Palace door.They don''t want everyone to know Alexa''s true identity. Therefore he mainly spoke with Daniel, but his eyes were with Alexa.All the young Royalties stood by the threshold of the Palace door watching seeing them off.They were not too far away, so they could still hear their conversation.


    "I''ll be flying out first thing in the morning, if I don''t see you anytime soon, take care of yourself, son!"President Grant told Daniel while looking at Alexa.


    "Don''t worry Father; we will take care of ourselves.Rest assured that I would not let anything happen to her."Daniel whispered to his father to comfort his ailing heart.He knows that their father would want to hug and kiss her goodbye, but unable too.Everyone was still standing not far away from them.


    " I know you would! "He then patted Daniel''s shoulder before getting inside the vehicle that''s waiting to take him to Airforce One to fly him towards his next destination.


    Everyone couldn''t stop talking about Alexa and wondering what''s her relationship with the First Family of the United States of America.Only Prince Alex and Lady Antella know the truth and that her last name is Grant.However, they did not disclose it to anyone, not even to the King and Queen of Spaniard who''s very curious about her identity.


    "I don''t think she''s the First daughter, but from the way the young Mr. Grant was overprotective of her, she could be his girlfriend...What do you think?"The Queen was speaking to Prince Romano, who''s upset for not being able to sit close to her during dinner.


    "I''m sorry!What did you say, Queen mother?I was thinking of something and did not hear what you had just asked?"Prince Romano was thinking of Alexa the whole time, but he''s not about to let everyone know that.Especially Prince Alex and Lady Antella.


    The Queen looked at her son and wonders if he too was enamored with Alexa.She had been watching him the whole time at dinner, and she saw him secretly glancing at Alexa''s direction whenever he thinks that no one would notice.Unfortunately, she saw it all, and she couldn''t help but worry.


    No one from Spaniard Kingdom Royal family was allowed to marry out of the circle.Even though Alexa sure was a beauty, she''s not a Royalty and could not be a match for the future King for the Kingdom.The Queen doesn''t know what to say or do to ease the sadness that''s currently enveloping Prince Romano''s handsome face.


    Prince Romano wasn''t the only one that has a sullen face.Lady Antella, Princess Angelica who''s very interested in Alexa.Also, have a sad looking face when she left.Instead of enjoying themselves dancing from the beautiful music the orchestra was producing.They all sat at one corner of the ballroom and looking out of sort.


    Prince Alex had enough and quickly made an excuse that he needed to leave as well, for he has an early class.But, the truth was, he wanted to see if he could pay a visit to Alexa before she went to bed.As soon as he got inside the vehicle, he took out his cellphone and quickly dialed Alexa with the hope that she would answer.


    He was nervously tapping his finger into his legs as he waits for Alexa to pick up.He let it ring long enough to the voice mail to kick in.He didn''t feel right just leaving her a message and hang up then dial again.The phone just kept on ringing then went to the voice mail once more.


    This time, Prince Alex was running out of patience and getting irritated by the minute.He hangs up one more time without leaving a message.Then...one last time, if she still doesn''t pick up, then he would leave a message.The phone kept on ringing until it went to the voice mail once again.He told himself he would leave a message, but once it was time to speak... The only word that came out of his mouth was..." I missed you!"Then hangs up the phone.


    Prince Alexa was not about to give up. After several attempts, Alexa did not pick up his call.Therefore, he told his driver to drive towards Alexa''s home and hope that she would see him even only for a moment.He would be happy to be able to glance at her angelic face¡­


    Prince Alex vehicle arrived at the front gate of the villa.Instead of ordering his bodyguard to request an audience, he got out of the car and showed his handsome face at the monitor.


    "Hello!I''m a friend of Alexa, could you kindly inform her that I''m here for a visit?"He asked in a calm voice, even though he already reached his limit.


    Logan, who''s on duty, saw Prince Alex face in the monitor and irritated him more.''What the hell is he doing here again?From the look of him, it seems that he just came from where Miss Grant was.Why is he looking for her again?Did they left the dinner party already?''


    "I''m sorry, sir!But Miss Grant has not returned yet."Was all Logan said, he did not elaborate for he was not in the mood.


    "Excuse me!Did you just said that she''s not home yet?"Prince Alex voice is now getting louder by the minute.He no longer has the patience to be kind, and he sounded upset from the way he was asking Logan.


    Logan, who''s also not in the mood with Prince Alex attitude and tone of voice decided to be sarcastic. "Sir, I will repeat it once more.Please, listen carefully to what I''m about to say... Miss Grant is not home, and I advise you to try and contact her by calling her on the phone.Goodnight!"Logan called one of Daniel''s man who''s on duty to go out there and make sure to get rid of them...

 Chapter 124 Is This Love?

    Prince Alex was dumbfounded when he heard what Logan had just told him.He could also sense that Logan was in a bad mood from the tone of his voice and action.He was about to refute but was unable too for Logan had already turned off the viewing camera.Prince Alex has no choice but to go back to his vehicle and try and contacting Alexa once more before heading back home.


    *Bzzz, bzzz, bzzz* Alexa''s phone kept on buzzing inside her clutch bag.Unfortunately, the clutch bag at left unattended at the floor of the vehicle.She was in deep thought and had closed her eyes as they travel to an unknown destination.


    Daniel saw how worn out Alexa from everyone ogling her at the dinner party.He decided to take his baby sister to a night out where no one knows them.Ria has no Idea that Daniel was planning on doing just that.Therefore, she was not able to inform Logan of their new destination.It''s making Logan much more irritated for not receiving any message from Ria all night long.


    Alexa shifted her feet and felt her phone buzzing.She bent over and picked up her clutch bag and checked who''s been calling her.Alexa was still half-sleepy when she looked and saw that it was Prince Alex.She hesitated whether she should answer or not, while secretly glancing at Daniel who''s already saw the number and have a grin on his face.


    Daniel teased Alexa at first before coaxing her to answer the call."Better answer it your friend may come hunting you at home in the middle of the night.Hahaha!"He banters to Alexa who''s now showing a scarlet red face from embarrassment.


    Alexa swipes her finger unto the screen of the cellphone then turned on the speaker for her brother to hear the whole conversation.Since it seems that Daniel approves of Prince Alex, she now would let him know their status, which is more than a friend, but not quite a lover yet.


    "Hello!"Alexa answered with her sweet melancholy voice and still out of sort.


    "Thank God!You finally answer!Where are you?Aren''t you supposed to be home by now?It has been more than thirty minutes since you and Daniel had left the Palace, and I''m here at your home wanting to visit you."Prince Alex ranted and blubbered a whole bunch of questions without letting Alexa response not even one.


    "Huh?Has it been that long?I don''t know where we at right now, and we are on the way home I assume?"Alexa looked at her older brother with a question in her eyes?


    "I don''t think you are on your way home, for if you are¡­ - You should have arrived a long time ago.Is Daniel with you?May I speak to him, please?!"Prince Alex anxiously asked.


    Alexa covered the phone with her hand and looked at Daniel to asks if he''s willing to speak to Prince Alex?Daniel stretches his hand to accept the telephone from Alexa with a tense muscle.


    "Yes!Prince Alex, what can I do for you?"Daniel asked and answered the phone with clench jaw.He was doing it on purpose to annoy the other person on the other side of the call.He knows how much Prince Alex likes Alexa and he''s doing his best to make it hard for him to court her.


    Prince Alex didn''t bother with the formality, and he went straight to the point."Would you mind telling me where are you heading right now?I would appreciate it, I want to have a word with Alexa, and I was not able to do that at the dinner party."The way he was speaking, it sounded like he''s really frustrated and almost in tears.


    Alexa felt a twinge of pain in her heart when she heard Prince Alex, who''s a Royalty and very respected person in his Kingdom, was now begging her older brother to let him see her.Alexa was holding her breath and waiting for Daniel''s response.


    *Thud, thud, thud,*Her heart was beating so fast while anticipating what''s Daniel''s answer might be?While waiting, suddenly, it dawned to Alexa that lately, she had been missing him when he doesn''t come around to bother her on Campus.And while in the class, there were times that Ria would nudge her for she''s daydreaming of the kiss they shared.''Is this what they call love?''She was thinking to herself not hearing a word Daniel was saying to Prince Alex.


    Never once in Alexa''s young life had she felt anything for the opposite sex, that''s why she couldn''t understand what she''s feeling now.However, there''s one thing she knows for sure.She''s anticipating for Prince Alex to come wherever it is they are going ¡ª making her anxious as to what Daniel would say at the moment.


    Alexa''s heart runs a lot faster after hearing Daniel say. "We are on the way downtown to have a night out.Why don''t you come and meet us there, and by the way if you''re still at my house right now¡­I have a favor to ask of you.Do you mind asking a certain person to come with you?"Daniel made it sound like an order, instead of asking a favor.


    Prince Alex, on the other hand, would bring even the grim reaper as long as he could be with Alexa.Therefore, he happily replied while grinning from ear to ear. "Shoot!Tell me who it is, and I''ll go bother your rude secret service right now."He jokingly told Daniel, not knowing Alexa was listening through the whole conversation.


    Daniel informed Prince Alex who he wanted for him to bring, and he is not to come unless that person is with him¡­


    " Who do you take me for?I will surely bring that person, or I will die trying."He mumbles as he once again pushed the intercom to speak with Logan...

 Chapter 125 Love is in the Air

    Prince Alex arrived at the place Daniel had told him.He couldn''t believe his luck that he only had to mention to Logan that he''s wanted by Daniel to come along, and he quickly opened the electric gate and let Prince Alex and his entourage get in.Once they were inside the villa, Prince Alex was greeted by Andrea and Logan at the door.


    "Good evening, your Highness Prince Alex!"Andrea and Loga greeted him with respect.


    "Good evening!"Prince Alex greeted them back as they usher him inside to wait while they get ready.


    Daniel had specifically requested [more like ordered]Prince Alex to dragged Andrea and Logan with him, or don''t bother coming... Therefore, Prince Alex has no choice but to entice the two with his charm.At least, that''s what he thought¡­Andrea and Logan were more than glad to come along once they learned of the instructions given by Daniel.


    The place they were to go was one of the best one in Kingdom for the college students to hangouts.However, since it''s weekend, it seems that everyone was there to party.They were stunned when they saw that It was filled to the maximum capacity, and there was a very long line of students waiting to enter while jamming to the music from the inside.


    The students that were standing in line gawked when they saw who just arrived.Prince Alex looking all dashing since he''s still wearing a dinner suit.Girls quickly took out their cellphone and took a selfie with Prince Alex walking by at the background.


    Lucas was already waiting for them at the door to make sure they would be able to find Daniel and Alexa when they arrived.He walked towards them with a big grin on his face and still grinning from ear to ear as he greeted first was Prince Alex, and then his brother and Andrea.


    "Your Highness Prince Alex, this way please!"Lucas greeted while motioning for Prince Alex to follow him inside.


    Prince Alex looked at Lucas, then turned and looked at Logan.He never knew that Alexa has twin bodyguards, he then shook his head before following Lucas ahead of him while Logan and Andrea followed Prince Alex and his bodyguards excitedly.


    ===


    Meanwhile, Lady Antella was getting ready to go to bed, still reminiscing the time she spent with Alexa.She was about to lay down when she received a text from her intel that Prince Alex and Alexa''s cousin and bodyguard had gone inside the trendy club in the Kingdom.


    She quickly asked where and once she received the address, she promptly changed her nightclothes and ran out. ''There''s no way that she would be left out; she needed to make sure she was not overlooked.''She thought as she went inside her car and drove off without her assistant and bodyguards in tow.


    ===


    Alexa was seating anxiously waiting for their arrival.For some odd reason, her heart been beating like crazy ever since she heard that Prince Alex would be coming to join them.Daniel was feeling the same way without showing his genuine emotion.


    He''s not a teenager any longer, and it would not look good as an example if he starts acting like a lovestruck teenager.He sat there calmly while inside of him was the same as Alexa, anxious, and heart was racing like his about to have a heart attack.


    A minute later, Prince Alex, Andrea, and Logan arrived with Lucas who''s guiding them to the upper floor of the nightclub.People below where curious as to who they were when they saw that two burly men are guarding the entrance so no one could come up and bother them.


    Daniel, Alexa, and Ria all stood up when they saw their respective partners.Daniel did his best not act like a lovestruck teenager, but as soon as he saw Andrea, everything went to the trash bin, and he went for her like a ''lovestruck teenager'' with a wide grin plastered on his handsome face.


    Ria got up and stood beside Logan trying to be inconspicuous, while Alexa only stood where she at and waited shyly for Prince Alex to come to her.


    "Glad you could make it."Daniel greeted Andrea, who''s still ignoring him and went straight to Alexa''s other side and gives her a tight embrace.


    "Cuz, thank you!I''m so happy you could make it!"Alexa whispered to Andrea while eyeing Prince Alex secretly.


    "Are you still mad at me?I''m sorry about earlier... I was only teasing you.I''m sorry!"She then kissed give her cousin a peck on her cheek while looking pitiful.


    Andrea felt ashamed of her earlier action, and shyly looked at Daniel before replying to Alexa."Oh, it was me, not you who should ask for forgiveness.My action earlier was..."


    Andrea was not able to finish what she was about to say for Daniel interjected with their conversation.


    "You too, forget it and let''s enjoy ourselves, alright!"He then reached out and took Andrea''s hand to sit next to him.Andrea was stunned that Daniel was showing his intention to her in front of everyone.She couldn''t look anyone straight in their eyes.


    Alexa comforted her cousin by patting her hands and gives her the sweetest smile of approval.She wouldn''t mind if they become one, she would love to have Andrea as her future sister-in-law.


    Daniel saw it from the corner of his eyes, the approval Alexa give to Andrea, and it made his heart bursting with happiness.He seems to forget about the First Lady back in the USA who would be against their union.[That''s for another chapter]


    Meantime, Prince Alex sat next to Alexa, absorbing everything without uttering a word.He was happy enough to look at Alexa who''s right next to him, breathing the same air in the same space and time with no one to interfere.At least that''s what he hopes for...


    Unknown to him that Lady Antella was already on the way to interfere as usual...

 Chapter 126 I Want you to be my Wife

    The place was crowded and full of college students.People from downstairs were complaining that the whole upper level was closed up for some VIP person.They don''t care who they were, and they want to have access to the second floor so they could scout for a potential mate.


    They had received so much complaint that the Manager had to go personally and informed them of the situation.Since their group was in a private room already, the Club Manager asked. " Sir, please!


    Try to understand where I''m coming from.They are also VIP, and they had reserved the other room many days in advance.If I don''t let them come up, I will lose many VIP customers in the process."


    Daniel looked at Prince Alex for a suggestion.When he didn''t receive any, he decided to make the decision himself."Guys, how about we go somewhere else since it''s too crowded here anyway.Unless you guys wanted to stay and dance, but we will need to let the other guest use the other rooms up here.What do you all say?"He asked everyone to make sure all of them were in agreement.


    Prince Alex asked Alexa what she wanted to do while Alexa asked Andrea.In the long run, they all decided to go elsewhere, where there''s no one to bother them.Prince Alex suggested a walk on the beach, that way he would have more time to be close with Alexa, and if he''s lucky enough... ''He might be able to steal a kiss before the night was over.'' He thought to himself with a sly grin plastered on his face.


    Daniel loved the idea and so us Logan, who''s seating quietly with his beloved Ria.They had done it several times already when it was their day off.He could show them the best place to walk and be cozy with one another.


    Ria went to settle the bills, while everyone deciding who would ride with who.After a couple of minutes discussing, and everyone agreed.The group left and made all the other customers happy.They were thanking and greeting them as they walked by on the way out.


    Therefore, Lady Antella arrived at the trendy club only to find out that they all had left and gone home.She was fuming when she found out and left cursing anyone who''s on her way...


    ===


    Once the group arrived at the beach, Daniel and Andrea went in a different direction followed by Daniel''s bodyguard.Alexa was kind enough to let Logan and Ria go on their way since they have enough bodyguards anyway. And Logan couldn''t thank her enough and kept on grinning from ear to ear as they left and went to the opposite direction of Daniel and Andrea.


    Once everyone left, it suddenly turned quiet.Playboy Prince Alex was at lost for words.Back in the old days, he never even have to say a word, and girls would drop their underwear in a heartbeat, and he loves that.However, when it comes to Alexa... He suddenly becomes timid and unsure of himself.


    Alexa was also feeling nervous.Her heart was racing like a maniac, and whenever Prince Alex looks at her, she would turn scarlet red and unable to look back.Finally, Prince Alex found his courage and suggested they start strolling and talk on the way.Alexa agreed, and Prince Alex quickly took her hand and walked with her hand and hand.


    Finally, after so many missed opportunity, they were alone.[Well, not precisely for the bodyguards was right behind them ready to protect them anytime.]


    Alexa decided to test the water and find out what his real feeling about her.She knows what she feels about him, but she''s unsure of what is his real intention.


    "Your Highness, Prince Alex..."Alexa was saying.


    "Please! When there''s only you and I, don''t call me your highness.My name is Alex, not Prince Alex or Your Highness."Price Alex informed Alexa


    "Hmmm, Alright!Alex..."She tested it and called out his name.


    "Good!Now, what is it that you were going to ask or say to me just now?" He asked, adoringly.


    "You!And I, what''s our story?I''m new to this kind of thing, and this is the first time I''m being courted in my entire life."She honestly told him shyly.


    Prince Alex was glad to hear that no one had adequately courted Alexa in the past.That could only mean one thing, and she never had a boyfriend before.Therefore, what is her relationship with Daniel Grant? He thought about asking her straight up but went against it.In case the truth might hindrance him from their courtship.


    "You and I are like a pea in a pod.I like it!And I know you like me!"He was full of smile as he spoke about their liking each other.Therefore, there''s only one conclusion to your question.


    When the time comes, and you fulfill your dream and finish your study... You will be my wife and the future queen of Stonasia."Does that answer your question?


    Alexa couldn''t believe what she''s hearing.''Prince Alex was truly serious about her and even announced that they would be getting married in the future.''She was in deep thought while looking at his handsome face with her lips begging for a kiss.


    Even though they had kissed in the fast, Prince Alex respect her too much just to steal another one.Therefore, after taking a breather.With his two palms slowly reaches for her beautiful angelic face then pulled her closer to him inch by inch... He then asked her before planting a sweet honey kiss on her cherry red lips."May I...?"


    Alexa was not able to reply any longer, for Prince Alex was gobbling her alive and she''s letting him have his way with her.Responding to the kiss like there''s no tomorrow...


    ===


    Five years later:


    "Hurry up!If we are even one minute late, he would never let me hear the end of it. You''re the girlfriend, you should be by his side right now during his campaigning and you here with me instead."Alexa was shouting at her cousin Andrea who was still trying to decide what she was going to wear.


    "Sigh!Why is it so hard for me to find a suitable dress to wear when I only need to look at you and bam!You dress to the nines...But, with me, I''m always struggling to find anything suitable so that I don''t embarrass him.Help me out here, why don''t you!"Andrea exclaimed to Alexa, who was glaring at her at the moment...


    Ria, who was standing watching the two sisters banter with each other, went inside Alexa''s dressing room and looked around.Once she found what she was looking for, she brought it out to Andrea and handed it to change into." Try this one, it''s the simplest one, and it would look excellent on you."


    Andrea looked at the suit that Ria handed to her and with a big smile on her face went inside to change."Ria, you''re a life saver...What would I do without you? If you ever change your mind, you could always work with me and be my assistant instead of Alexa. Hahaha!"Andrea shouted as she was changing.


    "Not a chance!Try and steal her away from me and see if I don''t murder you first!"Alexa shouted back at Andrea as she was finishing her make up.


    Ria shook her head and laughed out loud before she turned and walked outside to wait for the two to finish getting ready.


    Logan was standing guard outside the door as Ria came out.She gave him a peck on his cheeks as she walks by.


    "You better not do that in front of anyone or we could both get in trouble."Logan scolded his girlfriend as she walked towards the car to wait for Alexa and Andrea to come...


    Logan was stunned to see Andrea and Alexa standing right in front of him like a guard dog ready to bite.He was so stunned that he couldn''t utter a word, he stood still like a statue looking at the two blankly.


    " Forget it!I was only kidding, and I knew about you and Ria from the very beginning, alright! Ever since five years ago when we went for a stroll on the beach.There''s nothing to hide, if you guys would get in trouble, or would have happened a long time ago.How long has it been since you started, five years?!"Alexa teased Logan who''s still speechless.


    Logan had no idea that Alexa knew from the get-go.He had forgotten how close the trio had become in the last five years, and of course, they would not have any secret between them.He was still stunned and in deep thought when he heard Alexa calling his name.


    "Logan!Logan... Earth to Logan!!!We are going to be late if you don''t come back to earth soon...!"Alexa was waving her hands in front of Logan, who''s daydreaming right in front of them.


    "Huh!I''m sorry!I was way out there, thinking of something."Logan was so embarrassed that he quickly apologized while scratching his head and couldn''t look at the two beautiful women in front of him.


    "After you, Ladies!"Was all he could utter after the embarrassing moment.

 Chapter 127 The Competition Begins

    Five years have passed many things had happened.Alexa was accepted at Mega World Intl. Agency and now an international runway model.She also had graduated from the University and currently holds a degree in Political Science with international study and was awarded a fellowship.Her original plan of competing for the beauty pageant had been put on hold until she finished her education, as per President Grant request.


    Alexa agreed as long as she was allowed to continue with her modeling career and President Grant had approved.Therefore, Alexa was able to continue modeling while studying at the same time.Alexa had excel in everything she does, from studying to modeling.That''s because of her inspiration, Prince Alex who''s had gone back to Stonasia due to an Emergency.


    Prince Alex was summoned back to Stonasia six months later and had to be separated with Alexa when their relationship was finally progressing.The King of Stonasia had contracted a decease and was bedridden.Therefore, Prince Alex has to go back to shoulder the burden of being the next in line.It was the hardest decision he had ever done in his entire life, and he had to say goodbye to the love of his life, not knowing when would they ever meet again.


    Alexa and Prince Alex had a long conversation about their future before they said their goodbyes.They both agreed to continue their long-distance relationship and go from there.Alexa was still young and have so much dream to fulfill, and Prince Alex has a considerable responsibility awaiting back home.


    Everything was fine for the two love birds in the first year.Prince Alex would call her day and night whenever he has free time.Alexa was so in love, and it becomes her inspiration to be the best of everything she does.She wanted to become a match for Prince Alex when the time comes.


    Unknown to her that there are so many obstacles that would do everything in their power to break them apart.


    One was Lady Antella, the second was Prince Romano who also had fallen hard for Alexa,Then there''s the Prime Minister son, and Ramon to top it off.Their love would be tested to the max.


    Lady Antella did her best to befriended Alexa. However, Prince Alex had already divulged to Alexa her true nature.Therefore, Alexa had stayed away at all cost.


    Prince Romano tried his best to court Alexa, but with no luck.She had ignored all his attempt and made sure that he could never come close to her no matter what.Which it did not bode well, and Prince Romano had the device to ruin their relationship no matter what it cost.


    A year had passed, and their long-distance relationship was even stronger than ever.Both were totally in love with each other, and Alexa''s future as the Queen was on the horizon.


    Until one day, Alexa saw a piece of news about Prince Alex being engaged to be married to Princess Angelica of Spaniard Kingdom.It was said that the King of Stonasia was in bad shape that he could pass away anytime soon and Prince Alex would be crowned King sooner than expected.If that happened, he must be married before the crowning, and the best candidate for a Queen was someone from the Spaniard Kingdom.


    Lady Antella was out of the question since Prince Alex had informed the Queen that she''s a Lesbian.He was about to tell the Queen about Alexa when the King of Spaniard Kingdom had personally come in person with Princess Angelica who just turned the marriageable ages.He offered her in exchange for the broken arrangement with Lady Antella, and the Queen agreed.


    Alexa was devastated, and heartbroken, she was inconsolable.For days she was out of her mind and had lost interest in everything.Daniel was ready to fly out to Stonasia and beat the shit out of Prince Alex.If not for Andrea stopping him, he probably would have killed him or order one of his agents to do it.


    Daniel was so mad that he ordered to block all communication coming from Prince Alex.Everyone didn''t hesitate and agreed after seeing how heartbroken Alexa was after finding out.Even the twins Logan and Lucas offered their service to get rid of the bastard that hurt their Princess personally.


    Daniel was grateful for Alexa''s detail. They would go beyond the call of duty to make sure that Alexa was safe and happy.Therefore, Daniel never had to worry about Prince Alex getting through.


    ===


    Prince Alex had called a million time wanting to explain, but with no luck.Alexa''s bodyguards and everyone in the household was already given an order.No communication no matter what!


    When Prince Alex was not able to get through, he sneaked out and flew to the Spaniard Kingdom to speak to Alexa personally.Unfortunately, he was also blocked and was not successful.He has no choice but to go back home and drown in his sorrow.


    Alexa never knew that Prince Alex had tried all the means he knows to explain and to inform her that no matter what happens, he would never marry Princess Angelica.He wanted to tell her to wait, and he would find a way for them to be together.Unfortunately, he was not given a chance.


    When Alexa did not hear a word from Prince Alex, she decided to ask Daniel if they could move to another Country, and Daniel agreed in a heartbeat.He quickly contacted his father and informed him of Alexa''s request.He gave President Grant the reason that Alexa wanted to explore other Country and President Grant agreed and transferred them in a flash.


    That was the last time Alexa and Prince Alex had communication.Now five years later, Alexa living a carefree and love free life.Everything was perfect, Daniel and Andrea would be tying the knot soon.Logan and Ria would be following too and her...She had erased Prince Alex from her life and memory.


    She would finish getting the highest education and then begin the competition... ''To become the beauty queen.''

 Chapter 128 The Youngest Senator in History

    Daniel had woken up early and left for the headquarters for his campaign to make sure that everything was ready for the debate.It would be on a live broadcast, and he needed to make sure that he was fully prepared.He could not take any chances and lose out to a rookie.


    "Where have you guys been?We were meant to be at the venue an hour ago. Now, look at what time it is." Daniel was nervous, and it was showing on his face.He had asked Alexa and Andrea to help him with his campaign, as per President Grant''s pep talks with him, Alexa''s popularity might bring in some people to his side.Curiosity kills the cat, after all. The masses would be curious about Alexa''s relationship with him and might earn him votes in return.


    "You worry too much, is not like we''re walking to the venue, we will be driving there and would be there in less than thirty minutes.Hahaha!"Andrea went to him and assured him with a sweet smile, and a light kiss; hence, he became fine after that.


    The debate was held at one of the Auditoriums in one of the Universities in Washington DC, and it was filled to the maximum capacity.All the single ladies attending the University along with their friends wanted to get a glimpse of the most eligible bachelor in the Country.Unknown to them, Daniel had already been snatched and was no longer available.


    Reporters were all set up and ready for the debate.However, the masses already predicted that Daniel would come out the victor.He was the beloved, bright, extremely handsome, intelligent and only son of the present president of the country after all, and in the history of politics, when the president''s son enters a race, it''s an automatic win.


    Daniel, however, did not believe in that theory, he wanted the masses to know who he actually was and what he was capable of doing for the people. He would tell them that he was there to help clean America of illegal drugs, prostitution, and most of all, human trafficking.In the past, he had been actively assisting President Grant with this fight and had an excellent report thus far.


    The debate went well without hindrance, and everyone loved Daniel.It also helped that he was the #1 eligible bachelor in the Country which made all the young girls at the arena fall immediately for his handsome looks and the beautiful mild baritone voice he spoke in.


    The election day came, and as people expected, Daniel won without flinching.He became the youngest Senator in the history of the country as he had just turned Thirty years old before the start of the election.


    ===


    Meanwhile, at the White House.President Grant and First Lady Dianne were having a heated argument about Daniel and Andrea.The First Lady had found out that Daniel was currently living with Andrea for the last Five years.She had no idea that Alexa was also living with the two, and if she figured it out, it would be world war three at the white house.


    "Huh, huh, huh!I can''t believe you knew all about them, and you never once mentioned it to me.I had to see it on television to find out that my only son, my baby was cohabitating with some...-some..."The First Lady wasn''t able to complete her sentence-as President Grant had stopped her right then and there.


    "Don''t even go there!That girl comes from a decent family, and she has had an excellent education.On top of that, she''s one of the most famous designers in Europe.Haven''t you been reading your fashion magazines?Since that is all, you do all day!"President Grant reasoned on Andrea''s behalf.


    "I don''t care!My son would not marry a hussy like her.I already have someone in mind, and I am only waiting after your second term and would introduce her to your inaugural ball.Now, I have no face to show to her family.What am I going to do... Huh, huh, huh! " First Lady Dianne suddenly look up remembering something.


    "By the way, when is he coming back home?He''s not planning on playing house with that girl now that he has been elected to seat at the Senate, does he?!"Her eyes were bulging out of their sockets as she waited for the President to reply.


    "Bite me!Why don''t you contact him and ask him that question?What am I, a mind reader?!"He then turned around and left to go to his private office to facetime Alexa.


    Alexa picked up the call in one ring.She knew it was the President calling to congratulate her older brother, but using her phone to do so.She immediately picked up the phone that was sitting at the top of her dresser and swiped her finger.


    "Well, hello there, princess!"President Grant greeted his daughter with the sweetest smile spread across his face.


    Alexa loved it whenever he called her princess.She knew she was his only biological daughter who had been missing for a very long time, but hearing it from her father made her heart swell and full of love for the President.She put on the sweetest smile showing her two indented dimples on her beautiful face before replying.


    "Hello there, my liege!My handsome dad!" She laughed. " We won!!!Did you see that?Daniel killed his opponent with a landslide.Hahaha!"She proudly bragged about Daniel''s accomplishment to their father.


    "Hmmm?Did he now?!Good for him. Where is that boy by the way?I need to congratulate him and also to invite myself to dinner at your home."President Grant excitedly informs Alexa.


    "You want to come and have dinner with us here?What about her? -First Lady Dianne- Is she coming too?"Alexa''s face suddenly turned sullen, and discomfort was visible in her eyes.


    "Now, now, now... - She is your mother now, princess.I promised after I win my second term- I would announce to the whole world that you''re my princess, my one and only daughter, how''s that?"


    "I know, it''s what your advisors wanted, and it''s important for you to win the second term.Don''t worry, and I''m fine with that.I''m supporting you all the way.-Fighting!"She lifted her arms and gestured with a fighting stance.


    "Let me go out there and see what those two are doing; I''m sure they are all lovey-dovey as usual."She bantered to her father as she walked out of her room to find Daniel.


    Alexa found Daniel and Andrea in the kitchen arguing about seasoning, while the chef was shaking his head while standing at the corner watching the two make spectacles of themselves.


    "Ahem!Ahem!!Daniel, someone wants to congratulate you on your achievement.Here!"She handed the phone to her brother before turning her attention to Andrea to see what they were making to the point of arguing about seasoning.


    "What are you making?"She whispered as not to let the President hear their conversation.


    "Oh!It''s nothing, and I was showing him how to make some Lumpia. He said he wanted some and when I said I would make some- he quickly volunteered to help.Then he''s acting like he is a professional Chef and telling me that it needs this as part of ingredients."She lifted a bottle of paprika and showed it, Alexa.


    "Hahaha!Hahaha!You two love birds killing me.However, I''m happy for you- sister!" Alexa then hugged Andrea and gave her a peck on her cheek...

 Chapter 129 Family Bonding

    President Grant makes good with his words.In less than an hour, his entourage arrived with a celebratory Champagne and a basket of fruits and a wide grin on his face as soon as he saw his two children.


    When Alexa saw her father come in, she ran so fast and gave him a very tight embrace."I missed you so much!When was it the last time you visited us a year ago?"Alexa complains and acting like a child with a pouted mouth.


    "Hahaha!You sure know how to make this old-man feel bad, don''t you?I missed you too! My Princess.I know, it had been a while..., but we could never be careful,Especially now that Presidential election coming soon.Remember our deal?"President Grant asked while giving his daughter lite kiss on her forehead.


    Daniel decided to intervene, "Enough of that, I thought dad is here to congratulate me, why is he hugging your first?"He teases President Grant and Alexa, whose still embracing each other.


    President Grant let go of Alexa and gives his son a tight hug and patted him on his shoulder."Good job, son!Good Job!I''m proud of you and your sister''s accomplishment.There''s nothing else in this world that I could ask for, except to be able to announce to the whole world that she''s your sister."He then sighed...


    Daniel knows how it feels; it''s also his dream for the last five years since he found out that he has a sister.He loves Alexa so much, and proud of her and wanted to let the whole world know about her...- Unfortunately, he must be careful, or President Grant could lose in the next election.


    Andrea came in wearing an apron and her hair in a tight bun, looking like a homemaker.She walked, elegantly, and confident.When she saw President Grant, she went straight to him and greeted him without hesitation.She no longer the timid, shy, and innocent Andrea that came from the Philippines Five years ago.She''s now a famous designer and a fiancee to a newly elected Senator. Therefore she must act like one.


    "Good evening, Mr. President!How are you in this fine evening?" She asked with endearment.


    President Grant let go of Daniel and turned his attention to Andrea, before greeting her with a lite embrace instead of a handshake.He then whispered to her loud enough for the two siblings to hear.


    "I''m as beautiful as my future daughter-in-law, and how are these siblings treating you?If they are giving you a hard time, don''t hesitate to inform me and I will make sure to get it."President Grant jokingly replied sternly, acting all serious.


    Andrea let go of President Grant and went next to Daniel, and wrapped her arms around him without getting embarrassed."They''re fine, Sir, they could never bully me.I bully them.Hahaha!"


    "Oh?" President Grant asked curiously then turned to look at Alexa for confirmation.


    Alexa only nodded for confirmation, while Daniel made himself look pitiful before jokingly replied."See this bruises...- She gave them to me, and she always bullies me!"


    "Hahaha!Hahaha!"President Grant laughs out loud, in turn, Daniel, Alexa, and Andrea joined the laughter as well.


    President Grant stayed for dinner and after they played some cards before they realized that it was late already and the First Lady would be questioning him if he comes home too late.Therefore, as much as President Grant wanted to stay, he must go back to the White House or else...


    ===


    For the past Five years, whenever Andrea and Daniel show their affection with each other right in front of Alexa.She would remember certain someone..., and she would feel a twinge of pain in her heart until now.She sometimes tries to search for any information about him on the internet, but some odd reason.She could never find anything, no matter how hard she tried.


    Several times she thought she saw him when she was doing a fashion show in France, Italy, and Milan.But, as soon as the show was over and she would go and check if it''s in fact, Prince Alex-The man would disappear in a flash.


    There were a few times that she wanted to ask her Manager, Ms. Garcia if she heard anything about the wedding.However, she would always change her mind in the last minutes.- Afraid to listen to the answer..., deep down inside Alexa''s heart, she knows she''s still in love with Prince Alex, but he''s now a married man and out of reach.


    She needs to get on with her life and find her happiness- her own Prince for life...


    ===


    Meanwhile, at the Stonasia Kingdom, Prince Alex was screaming his head off at the King''s advisor, which is currently his advisor-as the temporary Ruler of the Kingdom.


    "What do all mean that I must get married soon or else?!What do you all mean by else?!I said it before, and I will repeat it- I''m not marrying that snotty princess Angelica.I don''t love her, and I already have someone in my heart!"Prince Alex was shouting loud for the whole Kingdom to hear.


    "We understand your Highness, and we''re with you one hundred percent.But, the people of Stonasia would not accept a commoner as their Queen.It was never done before- unless..."One of the advisors said.


    "Unless...- what?!"Prince Alex asked angrily.


    "Unless the King himself change the doctrine and announce it to the people that''s his accepting whoever this young woman might be."The advisor informs Prince Alex calmly.


    "And how am I supposed to do that when he''s in a coma?!- Pray, tell me."Prince Alex asked calmly, face all haggard, and an eye-bag was visible under his eyes for lack of sleep- thinking of Alexa.


    Every single one of the Kings advisor couldn''t refute any longer.What Prince Alex had said was the truth, the King had been in a coma for a long time now.The only thing that was keeping him alive was the contraptions that were hooked up all over his body ¡ª the more reason for the Kings advisor to pushed Prince Alex to marry.In case the King passes away, Prince Alex would be crowned the new King.


    "If there''s nothing else, I would like to take a break from all this, will resume once I rested.Meeting adjourns."Prince Alex walked out as fast as his step would take him.He quickly went to his sanctuary, a small hidden room inside his bedroom- where Alexa''s picture was hanging all over the wall.


    "How are you doing?Did you eat yet?I missed you so much- you know that?...How I wish you''re here with me right now, with your beautiful smile-telling me that everything would be alright.Ahhh..."Prince Alex was speaking like a mad man with one of Alexa''s picture.-It was the most recent one from a cover of a magazine where she''s the front cover.-He then cupped his face and began sobbing uncontrollably.


    Unknown, to Prince Alex and Alexa that sooner,- not later...- they would be meeting once again.How they would handle the reunion would be for another chapter...


    .

 Chapter 130 Five, Very Long Years

    The next day, Andrea came to Alexa''s room without warning.She was jumping with joy and couldn''t wait to make her announcement to Alexa."Wake up!Alexa, wake up!I have good news!I''m sure you would love it too.Come-o-o-on!Wake-up!!!!"Andrea end up shouting into Alexa''s ear to get her to wake up.


    Alexa who was in the dreamland, dreaming of a certain someone..., was startled that she quickly rolled off her bed and fell to the ground."What the heck?Why are you yelling so early in the freaking morning, you could have awakened the dead. Gosh, I was just about to..., forget it!I''m awake now!" Alexa growled at Andrea, her face unreadable, her hair all over her beautiful face.She looked a mess.


    "Cuz!!! You wouldn''t believe this,- I just received a call from Ms. Garcia telling me that we are invited to collaborate with a very famous designer, and...- guess what?!He''s Filipino!Oh, my God!!!!" Andrea was screaming on the top of her lungs while prancing around like a little child.


    "Do you remember that CEO and his wife that went to the White House with the twins'' sister?The lovely and handsome and wealthy couple...?Well, I remember them doing the wedding finale in New York City fashion show about six years ago.And the creator was none other than...," She was not able to finish what she was saying, as Alexa held up her hand to stop her in the middle of her sentence.


    "Hold that thought, and hold your horses, let me wash my face, and brush my teeth first- morning breath, you know,"Alexa said as she walked towards her bathroom.She immediately ran the cold water and put a face wash cream-soap on hand and smoothed over her face.


    "So, you were saying?!"While she was cleaning her face, she shouted at Andrea.


    Andrea walked to the entrance of the bathroom and inclined at the doorway."As I was saying, that legendary designer wants to cooperate with me, as long as you come with the package."


    "What do you mean I come with the package deal?So, he wants me to model also, as you collaborating with him?Is that it?It''s fine with me, as long as Ms. Garcia approves it."Alexa said casually as she dried her face and started applying a moisturizer to her face.


    While the two were busy talking, Ria came with a big smile on her face, and it looked like she had something to share as well."Good morning, beautiful ladies!"She greeted while grinning from ear to ear.It was visible that she was excited and happiness was making her face glow like a light bulb.


    "Well, good morning to you too!"Alexa and Andrea greeted her back in unison while looking at each other curiously.


    Alexa:[Something is up, she must have gotten a proposal.] Her eyes were saying to Andrea.


    Andrea: [There''s nothing on her finger if she did, she would be flaunting it in our faces already.''


    "Alright!You two stop speaking with your eyes.I''m not blind, and I can see you guys making faces with each other right on my face."Ria scolded the cousins, then hit both on their buttocks.


    Alexa was the first to ask. "Miss Ria Flora...!Give!-Start talking, or I will tickle you to death.I know your weakness.Hahaha!"Alexa went towards Ria and about ready to start tickling her.


    "Uncle!I surrender, I''m talking-I''m talking!"Ria had her hands up in the air while running away from Alexa.Once she''s about ten feet away from Alexa and Andrea, she then put her hands to her necklace.-She then pulled it out slowly...-An engagement ring was hooked on her necklace, and the diamond that looks like about two carats was sparkling from the lights above her head.


    " What!!! Oh! My God! I''m so excited, I almost peed in my pants!"Andrea screamed out loud.


    On the other hand, Alexa was speechless; she had expected it a long time ago.But, she never thought it would happen anytime soon.


    Sadness was looming on her face...-She was not ready for Ria to leave her just yet, what would she do if she decides just to be an everyday housewife?''Alexa acted like she didn''t see it and went toward the small table in her room where Ria had put down her coffee.


    "Alexa!Didn''t you see?I think- I think, Is it what I''m thinking Ria?Come, come and sit down and tell us how it happened?"Andrea grabbed Ria''s hand and pulled her toward the table and sat her down on one of the chairs.


    She then pulled Alexa next, who was drinking her coffee slowly without uttering a word to them while she sat her down at the vacant chair.


    Andrea took the opposite chair to Ria and popped her hand unto her face and looked at Ria with excitement while waiting for her to tell the story.


    Ria excitedly told them the full details, while Alexa was sitting there not saying anything at all.Once Ria finished, Andrea got up quickly and gave her a bear hug.


    "Congratulations!I''m so happy for you and your sweetheart!Wow!It''sbrilliant, and I already have an idea for your wedding gown, you will love it."Andrea was babbling on and on, not realizing that Alexa hadn''t congratulated Ria at all.


    However, Ria had realized it, and when Alexa still hadn''t said anything to her, she shyly thanked Andrea and got up,When was about to leave without saying anything to Alexa.


    Someone suddenly hugged her from the back while sobbing...- It was Alexa, she was inconsolable and kept on crying nonstop while hugging her very tight and did not want to let go.


    "Huh, huh, huh,-Don''t leave me, please!Ria... I can''t live without you...-I don''t know what I would do without you." Alexa kept was saying while she continued sobbing on Ria''s shoulder.


    Ria unlocked Alexa''s hand from her hug and turned around to face her charge."Oh, dear... I''m not leaving you!I''m only getting married, and I''m not going anywhere.So, stop your crying or else you''re going to ruin that beautiful face of yours.You''re going to end up with a Panda eye.Hahaha!"


    When Alexa heard what Ria had said, her face lit up like a 10,000 watts light bulb.She cupped Ria''s face then began kissing her cheeks left and right.She then finally congratulated Ria with the biggest smile she could come up with.Her two dimples were deeply indented on both her cheeks.


    "Alright!That''s all settled then, I only have one request and if you don''t agree... You and Logan cannot get married.Do you understand?!"Alexa was acting all high and mighty, but her eyes were showing full of love towards Ria.


    "Sure!Name it and if I could, I would!"Ria replied.


    "I''m going to be the Maid of Honor!No ifs and no buts!You got it?!"She said with her eyes bulging from the sockets while looking at Ria face to face.


    Ria was overwhelmed by what Alexa had just asked.She wasn''t sure how to reply, for she was stunned to hear that Alexa was offering herself to be her Maid of Honor.She looked at Alexa''s face, searching to see if she was serious or joking.However, Alexa meant every word she said.


    Ria did not realize that tears had started trickling down her face.Alexa''s sincerity touched her.For the last Five, long years...Alexa never treated her any different than how she treated Andrea.And she was grateful for that.


    Andrea was the same as Alexa, that''s why Ria treated both of them as family, instead of as her employers.


    "If that''s what you want, you''ve got it!"Ria replied happily, with tears flowing down her face.


    The trio hugged each other while tears of happiness were flowing down their faces...

 Chapter 131 Collaborating With M.C.

    "Ahem!Ahem!What is going on in here?Why are the three of you crying?"Daniel came just in time to see the trio still hugging each other and crying their heart out.Unknown to him, it was due to happiness and not sorrow.


    "Hahaha, hahaha, hahaha!"Alexa, Ria, and Andrea broke apart from each other and began laughing their hearts out this time.


    Daniel just scratched his head before turning around to leave the trio to continue what they were doing so early in the morning.


    Daniel remembered why he was there then he shouted as he was walking out,"by the way, once the three of you finished making fools out of yourselves, you all should come out and have breakfast!And good morning to you too!"He shouted loud enough for Logan and Lucas to hear as they were coming out of the surveillance room.


    They met Daniel by the entrance of the dining room where all the other secret service agents were already seated at their assigned tables and only waiting for their boss to show up so they could start eating.


    Daniel and Alexa never treated their secret service staff any differently.They ate at the same time, except for those who were on duty during breakfast.And whatever they ate, they also had the same.For Daniel and Alexa, they were family, not employees.They were there to protect their lives, and in return, the siblings give them the highest respect.


    "Sir, do you need me to call Miss Grant and Ms. Santos?"Lucas asked eagerly, as he was starving and couldn''t wait any longer.


    Daniel had to look carefully to see who was speaking.For many years that they had been together, he sometimes did not know the difference between Lucas and Logan.The twins were identical, and he wondered if others got confused as well?


    "They are going bananas today, so let them be.Let''s eat!I''m hungry."Daniel ordered everyone, and they happily dug in with gusto.Not a minute later the trio showed up all prim and proper.Who would think that just a minute ago, they were all laughing and crying like they had lost their marbles?


    "Good morning, everyone!"Alexa greeted before sitting down in her position as the mistress of the house.


    "Good morning, everyone!"Andrea and Ria followed while finding their positions at the table.


    Andrea couldn''t wait to tell Daniel her news.Unknown to her, it would upset Daniel more than make him happy.


    "Daniel, I got good news, do you mind if I tell you while we''re eating?"Andrea asked politely.


    "Sure!Go ahead, what is it?It seems it''s a piece of excellent news from the way you are smiling from ear to ear."Daniel focused his attention on Andrea and waited for her to continue.


    "Today, I received a call from Ms. Garcia that someone is interested in me,"Andrea proudly announced for everyone to hear, not realizing how she sounded.


    "What?!!!!"Daniel dropped his fork and knife and looked at Andrea, with bulging eyes.


    "What do you mean- WHAT?!!!!"My gosh, from the way you sound, I''m thinking...- maybe I shouldn''t tell you about it.It seems you are not happy about hearing that someone is interested in me.?"


    "Hahaha!Andrea, I swear sometimes, you don''t think at all before you start talking.Do you know how it sounded when you said that someone is interested in you?"Alexa interjected while shaking her head before continuing to eat.


    Daniel, on the other hand, had completely stopped eating, and all his attention was now focused on Andrea."Continue!Don''t stop halfway and give me a heart attack.So, Ms. Garcia called you¡­, then?"


    Andrea repeated the offer once again in full detail without taking a breather.Logan, Lucas and all the other secret service agents at the table had smiles on their faces.They would love to go to the Philippines.Especially Daniel''s detail, all of them were single and wanted to find Filipina girlfriends or future wives.They all envied Logan and Daniel for finding such beautiful and loving partners, and they want some for themselves too.


    Once Andrea was done telling Daniel about the deal, everyone''s faces lit up and couldn''t wait for his response.All of them were praying for the same thing...-''God!May, our kind boss, go with his future wife so that we could go also.''Daniel''s secret service agents were thinking to themselves.


    "It''s too bad that I will be busy here and wouldn''t be able to accompany you guys, sigh!"Daniel looked devastated and had lost the appetite to eat.


    "Oh...!Sweetheart, don''t feel bad.Is not like it''s happening tomorrow or the next day.Also, we have not accepted the offer yet. Of course, it would be our decision, not just mine."Andrea then got up and hugged Daniel from the back in front of everyone, which made everyone jealous as usual.


    They cheered and clapped their hands.All of Daniel''s secret service agents were excited to hear that there was still a chance.They could still go to the Philippines, even if it would only be during the fashion show.After hearing the good news, everyone continued eating then hurried up and went to their posts happily humming and whistling sweet tunes.


    ===


    While they were eating breakfast, they continued discussing the offer if they should accept it or not.Daniel would be very busy once he takes his seat at the Senate, and he would not be able to accompany them.However, in the long run... They decided to accept the offer.It was a once in a lifetime opportunity for Andrea, and it would help boost her popularity if she collaborates with the famous designer from the Philippines.


    After breakfast, Alexa and Andrea facetime Ms. Garcia to inform her of the good news.Ms. Garcia was at home and was making lunch in the kitchen.When her phone buzzed, she looked and saw that it was Alexa, so she slid her finger and answered.


    The girls excitedly told her that they would accept and to send the detail.They were busy chatting while Ms. Garcia continued making lunch, not realizing that someone was standing at the threshold of the kitchen door listening to the whole conversation secretly.

 Chapter 132 A Misunderstanding

    Prince Alex had come for a visit to speak with Ms. Garcia, hoping that since Alexa had graduated from College and had become very successful in her career, Ms. Garcia would help him get in touch with her.He needed closure, or he would not be able to function and adequately rule the Kingdom as the people of Stonasia wanted.


    Prince Alex became speechless when he heard Alexa''s voice.He was rooted to the ground and was unable to move, and he was shocked to the core of his being...When he finally regained his senses and came back to earth, he quickly dashed towards the phone on the top of the kitchen counter and snatched it like a thief.


    "Alexa... Alexa... Alexa...!" Was all he could say before tears started running down his face without realizing it had happened.


    Ms. Garcia was stunned beyond her imagination.She stared at Prince Alex for a moment and wanted to grab the phone back and say something to Alexa, when... She suddenly heard Alexa''s voice speaking back to Prince Alex with sadness in her voice.Instead of her original plan of retrieving the phone, she slowly retreated and stepped out of the kitchen and closed the door to give Prince Alex and Alexa some privacy.


    Back in America, Andrea did the same as Ms. Garcia.Once Alexa uttered a word, instead of shutting off the phone, she knew that Alexa needed closure as well.She knew that Alexa had fallen in love with Prince Alex, and probably was still in love up till that moment.Therefore, Andrea decided to give them some time to talk in private, so Alexa could finally have her closure...- and get on with her life.


    Alexa conjured half a smile on her beautiful face before she continued.With sadness in her voice, she asked... "How have you been?Happy?"while tears were threatening to fall.Her heart was about to explode, and she was hurting badly just from seeing the face of the man... The one that had been giving her many sleepless nights in the past...


    "Can''t you tell?Didn''t you notice how I madly dashed and snatched the phone from the rightful owner?Hahaha!"Prince Alex laughed as he was trying to make fun of himself.However, for some odd reason, it did not sit well with Alexa.


    "So, do you have a little one now?I''m sure he/she must be adorable.Princess Angelica is a beautiful girl and you... you...- You know!"Alexa was mumbling all kinds of nonsense questions, but in reality, she only wanted to find out if they had, in fact, gotten married.


    "Angelica?What does that girl have to do with me?And no, I have no little one yet, since the mother-to-be of my child is still busy with her career."He said it with such endearment that it was breaking Alexa''s heart more and more.


    ''So, he didn''t marry Princess Angelica.Instead, he married a career woman.I guess..., that''s the end then.I need to let go and find my own Prince.''Alexa thought to herself while Prince Alex was anxiously waiting for her to say something.


    "Oh, I''m sorry to hear that.I''m sure it''s imperative for you to produce an heir to the throne. Who knows maybe soon, she would realize that career is not as important as you and retire early so you could have your heir."Alexa said casually, trying to sound sincere about what she was saying.


    ''Why is she talking like it''s another person that she''s speaking about and not herself?'' Prince Alex thought.''Hmm, maybe she''s just nervous and not realize she''s speaking that way.''


    "Alexa, are you back in America now?orare you in the Philippines?"His heart was hoping she would say, ''no I''m in Stonasia waiting for you.''


    "Yes!I have been back here since I graduated from college.But I spent most of my time overseas, mostly in Europe, as a matter of fact, we will be going to the Philippines soon for a fashion show.That''s why I was speaking with my Manager to get all the details."Alexa just kept on talking and talking, hoping they would never hang up and stay that way forever.


    "I see!Well, I wouldn''t want to keep you then.I''m sorry that Iinterrupted your conversation.Let me go and give the phone back to Ms. Garcia then."Prince Alex replied apologetically while he began to walk towards where Ms. Garcia might be.While he was walking, he only kept on looking at Alexa''s beautiful face on the screen while in deep thought of how he would say his goodbyes?


    "Alexa,take care of yourself, alright?!I pray that you achieve all your dreams.And..., and live a happy life while you''re at it.You promise?"That''s all he could think of saying to leave the conversation on a good note.Unknown to him that every word he said was like a knife that was slicing Alexa''s heart, piece by piece...


    Alexa was speechless for a moment after hearing the closure that she''s been wanting to listen for a long time...Now that she finally understood it... Why did she feel like she''s dying...?


    Prince Alex didn''t have to go far, for Ms. Garcia was right outside the door and heard every bit of their conversation.She was about to tell the two that they are idiots and not communicating properly, but then she thought about Alexa needing to concentrate on her next step...Into becoming the future beauty queen.


    Therefore, Ms. Garcia decided to let it go and only accepted the phone that Prince Alex was reluctant to hand over. While thinking to herself, ''someday, when she finally achieves her longtime dream, then I would let her know the truth...But not now!''


    She accepted the phone from Prince Alex and thanked him in return, before turning her attention back to Alexa, who looked like she was about to cry.Ms. Garcia knew that Alexa was only holding the tears back, afraid that Prince Alex would see through her.


    "Sweetie, why don''t we end it here for now.I''ll call you later for more details.Let me see Prince Alex out first, alright?"Ms. Garcia then quickly slide her fingers to turn off the phone without waiting for Alexa''s reply.


    "Prince Alex, what can I do for you?"Ms. Garcia asked sternly after hanging up with Alexa...

 Chapter 133 Mrs. Daniel Gran

    "Prince Alex, What can I do for you?"Ms. Garcia made it sound like... ''Get out of here, I have no time for you''That was the message Prince Alex perceived.However, he was not put off at all, he accomplished what he had come for, and he was happy with the result.


    Therefore he responded, "Ms. Garcia, I do apologize for barging in on you like that.Let me assure you that it was never my intent to act uncivilized just as what I had done a while ago.It was my emotions that took over me.Please, Forgive me.Nevertheless, what I came here for was to ask you about Alexa, but since I have already spoken with her, there''s nothing else I need. I should be going.Once again, kindly accept my sincerest apologies."He made a slight bow, then walked out without looking back nor waiting for Ms. Garcia''s response.


    Ms. Garcia wasn''t sure how to react; she was stunned with Prince Alex''s demeanor;She was unsure if she should feel relieved or be more concerned about Prince Alex''s attitude.In the long run, she had decided to let it go.She went back to the kitchen and continued preparing her lunch.


    ===


    Meanwhile, back in America- Alexa was crying her heart out.Andrea was doing her best to console her, but nothing was working.After hanging up with Ms. Garcia, she went to the bathroom and locked herself inside and cried.When Andrea came back, she didn''t see Alexa and wondered where she went.When suddenly she heard someone''s sniffling and checked where it was coming from.


    She was heartbroken when she saw Alexa slumped to the ground crying quietly.Andrea crouched down next to Alexa and hugged her as tight as she could and end up crying along with her."Why are you doing this to yourself?You''re so beautiful, and so many handsome men have been courting you all these years and yet¡­- You choose to hold on to your feelings for Prince scumbag.Sigh!"


    While Andrea was doing her best to console Alexa, she couldn''t help think of her relationship with Daniel,What would she do if when Daniel introduces her to the First Lady, she won''t accept her. What would she do then?With that thought, she also got depressed along with Alexa.


    The soul sisters stayed slumped on the floor, hugging each other without saying a word to each other.They only needed to feel, no words needed...


    After what seemed to be an eternity, Alexa felt a lot better and let go of Andrea.She then got up and helped Andrea up to a standing position.She dusted off imaginary dirt off her butt before-"Wow!I needed that!Now I''m ready!Let''s start our preparation and kick some ass!"Alexa said cheerfully, but with sadness still written on her beautiful face.Her dimples weren''t as indented as it usually would be.


    Andrea looked at her then shook her head and went to the sink later, wet a towel, and then handed it to Alexa to wipe her face."Clean up, anyone can tell you have been crying, and I''m sure you don''t want Daniel to see you like that.You know how he is, he might go to Stonasia personally and beat the shit out of his Princely ass.Hahaha!"She joked about which made Alexa feel better.


    Alexa accepted the towel and quickly wiped her face."You''re right!Better not let Daniel know, it''s done and over with anyway.He''s already married and seems like he in-love with her too, from the way he talks about her."She could still see in her mind how Prince Alex''s eyes were full of love when he was speaking about his wife.'' He''s even willing to wait until she achieves her dream, why couldn''t he wait for me?''She thought sadly...


    Unknown to Alexa that all this time, Prince Alex had been waiting...- waiting for one woman only, and that was none other than herself.


    ===


    Back at the White House, First Lady Dianne decided to throw a celebratory party in honor of Daniel for winning the candidacy, without first consulting the president nor Daniel.When Daniel found out, he threw a fit for he had a hectic schedule and had no time for a party.Unfortunately, there was nothing he could do since the invitation had been sent out already.


    However, Daniel decided to test the waters and made a demand from his mother." Only if I could bring Andrea and whoever I might want to invite would I attend, do you agree?"He asked sternly to ensure his mother would not have a choice but to agree.


    First, Lady Dianne had to think it through before she replied.''If I don''t agree, he might not attend, what should I do?'' She thought as she looked at Daniel seriously."Alright!Do whatever you want, as long as you make sure to attend.Just make sure she doesn''t embarrass you in return."She ended the conversation and let Daniel leave for she''s starting to have a big headache.


    When Daniel made it home that night, he quickly informed Andrea and Alexa about the party.He also told them that they must attend, no ifs... and no buts.He wanted the whole world to know about Andrea and also to bring Alexa to the light slowly.Slowly but surely, Alexa would be announced to the entire world, and everyone would know that she''s not anybody... She was the Princess of the White House and his only sister.


    However, Alexa did not want to attend the party.She was not yet ready to face the First Lady.Therefore, she made the excuse that she had a fashion show that day, and Andrea backed her up.Daniel had no choice but to believe them and let it go.As long as Andrea agreed to attend with him, it was okay with him.He would wait for the right time after the President wins his second terms.


    Everything was settled, Alexa would not attend.Therefore, Andrea became very busy designing a gown for herself to wear for the party.She wanted to create a stunning dress for herself to shine as bright as the stars in the sky. She wanted the whole world to see future Mrs. Daniel Grant...


    ===


    The celebration party was a success even though Alexa was not able to attend.Andrea made sure that she shone like a star in the sky.Everyone loved her, and First Lady Dianne could not get enough from the praises that Andrea received.Before the night ended, she was grinning from ear to ear as she heard how lucky Daniel was to have found such a gem and that she should be proud to have such a future daughter-in-law.


    By the time the party was over, First Lady Dianne was dragging Andrea from one table to another to introduce her as her future daughter-in-law...


    ===


    A Month had passed by without anyone realizing how time had flown by.Alexa occupied herself with her studying and training every day for the competition.Ms. Garcia had informed her that on the next competition for the Miss Universe, she wanted Alexa to compete.But first, she needed to train harder and make sure that she was fully prepared.Beauty was not the only thing the judges were looking for, but also the accomplishments of the person competing and the knowledge imbibed in them.


    Ria and Logan were busy with their wedding preparations, while Andrea was busy with her creations.She needed only the best for the Fashion show, and she did not have much time left.Therefore, she kept herself locked up inside her studio and would only come out long enough to have dinner with everyone, then go back as soon as the dinner was over.


    Daniel was very understanding and decided to take the opportunity to finish up a lot of his work.He figured that if he could finish all his work ahead of schedule, he could then go with them to the Philippines.Therefore, everyone was so busy that they did not realize that the time had come and they needed to pack and get ready for a long flight back to the Philippines.


    And the fun will begin...


    Authors note:[Will edit tomorrow] Sleepy now.


    Spoiler: Prince Alex and Alexa will meet again...in tomorrow''s chapter.What will happen when they do?

 Chapter 134 Who?

    The Private Plane of Grant family arrived at Ninoy International Airport early a.m.For security purposes, they made sure that the time of their arrival would be when everyone asleep and no one to see them coming.The tarmac of the airport was very quiet and dark.They could not have bright lights for people from above inside the Airport would notice them.


    Daniel and Alexa''s details were inconspicuous when they got out of the airplane.Once the door opened, they quickly got out and surveyed the area then stand guard below.Lucas was in charge of the details below while Logan from above inside the plane.


    " All clear, Rooster could come out first, then wait once he''s secured before letting little birdie fly out the coup."Lucas was speaking with the invisible microphone tuck under the sleeve of his suits.


    Meanwhile, above him inside the plane, Logan heard it loud and clear, "Copy that!"He then informed Daniel and Andrea to go out first, and Alexa would follow afterward for security purposes.Daniel agreed and prepared to descend with Andrea in tow.


    One of Daniel secret service went out first as a barrier if anything was to happen.When Daniel saw the secret service nodded, he grabs hold of Andrea''s hand, and they walked out of the plane hand in hand.


    The whole place was quiet, and no one was around, they feel safe and has no concern that anyone knew about them except for the air traffic controller.At least that''s what they thought.Unknown to them that a nosy airport employee was curious about them when they saw men and women in black coming down from the private plane, then standing guards outside.He knew they are someone important, how important... He does not care, what he cares was the money he would make when he sells the video to the tabloids.


    The curious employee took out his cellphone and began recording, unknown to everyone while it''s happening.Therefore, everything was captured on a video when Daniel stepped out of the airplane, guiding Andrea down with each step.


    "Be careful, it''s too dark out here, and you might fall.We don''t want you to have an accident and hit that genius head of your''s don''t we...?"Daniel spoke with Andrea filled with endearment while joking.


    Andrea hold on to Daniel to make sure that if she does fall, they would be together."Well, you better make sure I don''t fall, or you''re coming with me.Hahaha!"She banters back with eyes full of love for her man.


    The airport employee was having the time of his life, recording the whole thing.Unfortunately, he was too far to be able to capture the conversation.While he was busy recording, he was mumbling to himself, "I wonder who these people are, to be so secretive and chose to arrive at this hour?If they are celebrities, they would have wanted everyone in the Philippines to know.Who could they be?"


    Just as when the airport employee was about to see Alexa come out of the plane, a security guard came and he had to hide his cellphone.He knows the rules and regulation of the airport.See no evil, hear no evil, and a mute to go with that.He knows he could lose his job if they find out, but he doesn''t care... It''s more important to get a picture to sell to tabloids and make money.


    "What are you doing here, this is a restricted area?"The airport security asked the employee.


    "I''m with the cleaning crew sir, and this is my section."He then showed his ID that was hidden inside his shirt.Once the airport security verified his identity, he then continued to do his job and patrol the area for any intruder or suspicious people.


    The airport employee waited until he could no longer see the security officer, then made a call to his connection and forwarded the video.Unknown to Daniel that his arrival in the Philippines would be viral on the internet the next day, and it would reach Jane Si who''s currently back in the Country...


    ===


    Meanwhile, Ms. Garcia had arrived ahead of them and currently arguing with the Hotel Manager.They had let someone occupy one of the penthouses, and she had explicitly told them not too.She specifically informed the upper management who would be holding the top floor, and they cannot have another guest around them for security purposes.


    "I''m so''- sorry!Mam, but this is a significant guest and was approved by the management, and there''s nothing I could do."The Manager of the hotel doesn''t know what to do.The hotel has a pleasant chill atmosphere, and the air-condition was blasting, but the sweat started building on the Manager''s forehead, and he continuously wiping as he speaks.


    Ms. Garcia was not accepting the Hotel Manager''s explanation, and she cannot take the chance with Daniel and Alexa''s privacy and safety.She''s responsible for them while they''re in the Philippines and she would damn make sure they stay safe from the prying eye of the masses.She needed to do something, they should be arriving anytime soon, and they''re still that guest at the south side of the Penthouse.


    While Ms. Garcia was still arguing with the Hotel Manager, her phone buzzed, and it was Alexa calling her to inform her that they had arrived and on the way to the Hotel... Ms. Garcia''s calm featured turned ugly while looking at the Hotel Manager.She''s now in a dilemma, Ms. Garcia knows Alexa wouldn''t mind having another guest on the same floor, but what about Daniel Grant?


    "Alexa dear, is Mr. Grant with you right now?"Ms. Garcia needed to inform Daniel ahead of time before they arrived.


    "I''m sorry, but he''s in another vehicle with Andrea.Why?Is there something wrong?"Alexa''s could sense from the way Ms. Garcia sounded that there''s something wrong.However, out of politeness, she asked anyway.


    "Well..., I don''t know how to say this... But..."Ms. Garcia wasn''t able to finish her words, she was stunned to see someone who was happy to see her and coming towards her with a big smile plastered on his handsome face.


    Once the man reaches Ms. Garcia, he stood right in front of her while grinning from ear to ear before stretching his hand and greeted her."Ms. Garcia!It''s so nice to see you?How have you been?"


    Alexa, on the other end of the line, heard the voice and her heart started to beat a thousand miles per second.


    *Thud, thud, thud, thud, thud...* "Is it really him?No way!That couldn''t be him?"She mumbles to herself, and Ria heard Alexa and looked at her with curiosity clearly visible on her face.


    "Who?"

 Chapter 135 Disappointed

    Alexa has her hand covering the cellphone and whispered to Ria."It''s him... I know it''s him, he''s here in the Philippines, and I don''t know why?What should I do?It seems that he''s staying in the same hotel as ours."She told Ria in riddles.


    "Girl, I swear..., you always speak in riddles.I always wonder if no one ever misunderstood what you say, for I''m at lost right now.Who are you talking about?"Ria asked once again curiously, but much more clearly than saying who?


    Alexa understood what Ria was saying now.She then got into thinking about her last conversation with Prince Alex, and something hit her.Could it be that he was speaking about her when she asked about him having a child? He never once mentioned that he''s married, all he said was that...''"Oh, my God!" She exclaims loud enough to startled Ria from her seating position.


    "What?! What''s going on?Why are you saying OMG all of a sudden?"Ria with wide eyes, bulging out of the socket from curiosity.


    Alexa was going to tell Ria about her conversation with Prince Alex but decided against it in case she was mistaking."Oh, it''s nothing... I just thought of something."However, deep inside to the core of her being, she''s shaking.She doesn''t know if she should be happy or sad.The only thing she could do at the moment was to wait until they arrive and see what happens then.


    Ms. Garcia remembers that she still has Alexa on the other side of the line.She excused herself first and went a little further away to speak in private.


    "Dear, let''s talk when you get here.At the moment, there''s an intruder, and I need to get rid of him before your brother sees him, or he might die right on the spot.Hahaha!"She tries to make a joke out of the whole situations.


    Alexa was going to ask if it''s Prince Alex, but changed her mind and just said alright and hangs up the phone.However, her hands were still shaking, and she''s too nervous now, and Ria could see and sense it, and it''s making her worried like a mother hen.


    ''It must be Prince Alex she''s talking about.I could see in your eyes, Alexa dear, I know you''re still in love with him and could not forget about him, even though he now belongs to another woman.Sigh!''Ria though as she stared at Alexa who looks like she had seen a ghost, for she''s deathly white.


    ===


    Ms. Garcia went back towards the front desk where Prince Alex was still standing like a male God and didn''t care that all the six front desk clerk were ogling him and saliva was dripping under their full opened mouth.


    "Prince Alex!Nice to see you! Are you here on Business or Pleasure?"Ms. Garcia acted all friendly as she stretches her hand for a warm handshake.


    Prince Alex knew deep down that Ms. Garcia was being cordial and not entirely happy to see him.However, he''s not a Prince for nothing. Therefore, he accepted the hand that was given and turned it around, so the back of the palm was upwards and put it on his lips and lightly kissed it.


    "I''m here for both."He replied casually.


    Suddenly it hit Ms. Garcia something... "Prince Alex, if you don''t mind me asking...-Are you the one currently occupying the east wing of the top floor?"


    "Hmmm?I''m not sure, since as you know..."He turned around and asked the Hotel Manager, whose still apprehensive and unsure of what he could do to correct the situation."Excuse me!Is that where I''m staying right now?East side of the top floor?"He asks, knowing full well that he does.


    He specifically ordered Pierre to ensure that he would be in the same space and time with Alexa even if he has to acquire the Hotel where she would be staying.


    The Manager found his voice and quickly replied."Yes!Your Highness, that''s the floor your currently occupying, and it seems Ms. Garcia had booked it a long time ago."He emphasized the ''long time ago''much more clear to inform Prince Alex.


    Ms. Garcia kept on looking at the time on her cellphone and was getting anxious by the minute.She needed to do something and to make sure that Prince Alex was out of the way before Alexa arrives with Daniel.If it''s only Alexa, Ms. Garcia would not have any issue, since she knows that she still has lingering feelings for Prince Alex.However, Daniel is another matter.She knows how much he hated him to the core of his being for hurting his beloved sister.


    ''What should she do?Where should she take him or how could she get rid of him without him realizing what she''s trying to do?" Ms. Garcia was thinking without realizing that Prince Alex could read her body language and basically what she''s thinking...- Therefore, he made an excuse that he needed to freshen up and would go up to the room to do so.


    Prince Alex followed up with,"Ms. Garcia, if ever there''s anything I could do for you while I''m here...- don''t hesitate to knock on my door, since we would be neighbors after all.


    "Sure! Sure, I sure will if ever.See you then..."In her mind, while following with her gaze, Prince Alex whose on the way up to the same floor as Alexa and Daniel would be staying... "This is only temporary, and i will make sure that you are not on Alexa''s way when it''s time for her to do the Fashion show and competition.''She thought sadly.


    Daniel''s secret service arrived first at the hotel.They met up with Ms. Garcia to get the key and checked out the top floor, making sure that that it''s clear before the arrival of the package.


    They thoroughly checked the whole floor and the rooms. Everything checked and in order.With one exception...-They were informed about a guest staying at the east side, and the secret service went there to check who the person might be?


    Since they were familiar with Prince Alex''s bodyguards, it was easy to find out.However, the leader was unsure if he should report it or not.At the last moment, the leader of the secret service relayed everything to Logan and the head of Daniel''s details.What they found out and let them decided if they would, in turn, report it or not.


    ===


    Not a minute that Prince Alex had left, Daniel''s vehicle arrives first.The Manager of the Hotel and the staff were all dumbfounded to see Daniel Grant and next to her was Andrea, looking so beautiful and elegant.Unknown to them of Daniel''s real identity, they only knew that his a significant person and the person next to him as well.


    Ms. Garcia and the Hotel Manager meet them halfway to welcome them...Another minute passed, and Alexa''s car arrives as well.Logan came out of the car and opened the door for Alexa and Ria to come out...


    Alexa''s was hesitant to step out of the car, and she''s afraid to face the truth.She knows that voice belongs to Prince Alex; she could feel it in her heart.But, after seeing that there''s only Ms. Garcia and the Manager and no one else...-She thought that she had heard it wrong, it could be that the voice she heard was coming from the Hotel Manager, and she just let it go...

 Chapter 136 Tell Me That You Love Me!

    Alexa was sadly disappointed when she got out of the car and only saw Ms. Garcia and the Manager of the Hotel.However, she being a professional, would never dare show it to anyone.She had been right in keeping her real feelings for the last five years, and she had no issues continuing with it now.


    "Alexa, my dear!How are you?How was the flight?Long... and tiring, right?"Ms. Garcia welcomed her with a tight embrace and whispered to her ears." We need to talk later, alright?"She then patted Alexa''s hair like a little child.


    ===


    "What do you mean, Prince Alexander is here?Where?I know that was his voice I heard when I was speaking with you earlier, right?"She anxiously asked Ms. Garcia.


    Ms. Garcia could tell that Alexa was anxious and curious as to where Prince Alex was at the time.She decided to tell her and let her decide on her own.After all, she was not a child any longer..., She should have a love life and live a happy life like everyone else around her."He is the one occupying the East side Penthouse.However, I would advise you not to let your brother know yet.You know how he feels about him.I don''t know why he is here and what he is planning to do, but I know it has something to do with you."She finished her sentence without taking a breath.


    Unknown to her, Daniel was right behind her, and he had just walked in quietly with Andrea.Ms. Garcia was startled when she heard a voice behind her.


    "Who is here for Alexa and occupying the East side Penthouse?I specifically requested that the whole floor be exclusively for us, did I not? So, why and how was this person able to sneak in?Who is this person anyway?"Suddenly it dawned on Daniel that only certain people had the capability of doing so, and it had to be one of the Royal pains in the arse.


    "Don''t tell me, it''s..."Daniel was not able to continue as someone knocked at the door.Ria, who had been quietly observing the whole situation, quickly went and checked who it might be.When she opened the door, she found her Future husband having a staring competition with none other than...-Speaking of the devil, Prince Alex. He decided to come for a visit while everyone was discussing him.


    Instead of opening the door wide, she quickly got out and closed the door behind her.Ria suddenly grabbed Prince Alex''s arm, trying to pull him away."Your Highness, Prince Alexander, excuse me If I''m rude, but you are not welcome here.If Sir Daniel sees you, he might order his secret service agents to chop you up and send your body in pieces back to Stonasia."Ria warned him while still holding onto his arm.


    Logan, who was standing still at first finally made a move and stood right in front of Prince Alex. Prince Alex bodyguards saw this move, and they were ready to protect him at all cost.They were about to have a showdown when the door opened, and it was Daniel with a murderous look on his face.


    "What in the hell are you doing here?!"He exclaimed loudly enough for everyone inside the room to hear and check what was going on.Daniel was ready to pounce on Prince Alex, but Alexa and Andrea were quick enough to hold on and stop him in time.


    Ms. Garcia was the oldest of them all and decided to intervene."Ahem!If you all don''t mind, how about letting Prince Alex come inside and discussed this in a civilized manner.Don''t you think so?"She was looking at Alexa and Andrea for help on coaxing Daniel to agree.


    Alexa was unable to utter a word. She only stood there rooted to the ground staring at the man that had been haunting her dreams for the last five years.The man that had promised to make her his princess only to marry someone else...-The man that had broken her heart to pieces...


    "Alexa!Alexa!"Andrea was nudging Alexa''s solar plexus."Wake up!Alexa!!!"Andrea whispered to her while she continued poking Alexa.


    Prince Alex was doing precisely the same as Alexa, but the only difference was he wanted to rush to her side, hold on to her, and never let her go.He did not realize that everyone around them was watching them intensely, especially Daniel, who was in between them.


    "Prince Alexander, why don''t you come in...?!"Ms. Garcia intervened and took it upon herself and invited him in before Daniel kills him right in front of everyone.


    Andrea decided to intervene, as well. "Why don''t we leave the two and let them have a conversation and air things out between them.It has been a very long five years, and they need to have closure.What do you say?"She was asking Daniel with a pleading tone of voice.


    Daniel could never say no to his Andrea; this was the love of his life, and he would do everything in his power to make her the happiest woman on this earth.If it would make her so happy to leave them alone, so be it."Let''s get out of here and let them have the closure they need them."


    ''What closure are they talking about? I''m not here to have closure, and I''m here to start again where we left off five years ago.Think whatever you want, but I''m not going anywhere this time.''Prince Alex thought as everyone dispersed out of the suite and left them alone.


    Once everyone left, there was only Alexa and Prince Alex.Alexa was the first to speak. "Why don''t you sit down while I get as something to drink." She quickly turned around, ready to go to the kitchen.


    "Gosh! Why am I acting like a lovesick teenager again, I had surpassed that a long time ago."She was mumbling to herself when Prince Alex reached for her arms and stopped her from going anywhere.He then back hugged Alexa and whispered into her ears... "Please, don''t push me away...- Let''s just stay like this for a moment...- Please!"And he just stayed there and held on to her while tears were falling down his handsome face...


    The two stayed like that for a while, no words were spoken, only the sounds of their hearts beating...


    Alexa*Thud, thud, thud, thud, thud,*


    Prince Alex:*Thud, thud, thud, thud, thud, kaboom, kaboom, kaboom!*


    When Prince Alex thought he couldn''t handle the rate his heart was going, and it was about to explode, he slowly let go of Alexa and turned her around to look straight into her soul.Slowly...- slowly... He lowered his head and touched her sweet lips very gently...Afraid that she would push him away.


    Alexa wasn''t thinking right at all.All she cared about was that the man she had been longing for the last five years, was now right there in front of her and gently kissing her.''Who cares if he''s married to someone right now, she''s not going to steal him, she just wanted a closure...One last kiss, or even only one night with her Prince..."She was saying to herself when she heard Prince Alex said something in between their kisses.


    "Alexa, Please! Tell me that you love me?"He begged her as he kissed her: kisses that were filled with all his love for her...

 Chapter 137 Burning Like a Volcano

    "Alexa, please! tell me that you still love me?You have not replaced me in this heart of yours, right?"Prince Alex was murmuring his question to Alexa in between their kiss.


    Alexa, who was engrossed with their kissing, only nodded her head and continued savoring the sweetness of Prince Alex''s lips.She couldn''t get enough of him, and she wanted to eat him alive if she could.The heat of the moment was so intense that they had forgotten that anyone could show up at any minute.


    Prince Alex wanted more than just kissing, but he knew his boundaries, and he needed to stop, or it would be embarrassing if someone came in and saw that his shaft was hard as a rock.


    Alexa was in as much trouble as he was, luckily no one could see any evidence just from looking.However, deep inside her was like ''Mount Pinatubo'' a volcano full of lava ready to erupt.She was burning inside and could feel wetness down below.She was prepared to give away the National Pearl of the Philippines, without hesitation.


    Unfortunately, Prince Alex was too much of a gentleman and also respected her with all his heart.He promised himself that he would not disrespect her; he would wait until the time when she becomes his Princess and wife, he would make her the happiest woman on earth.Therefore, he needed to stop, and he knew Alexa would not be happy at all...


    "Alexa, Alexa, sweetheart! We need to talk.We can do it standing like this or we can sit down and be much more comfortable."He asked with eyes full of longing.He then guided Alexa towards the sofa and seated her gently without letting her hands go.


    Alexa let Prince Alex guide her to the sofa like a zombie; her mind was blank as she had lost all sense of reasoning.Once she realized what just happened, she was embarrassed and unable to look at Prince Alex straight in his face.


    "Gosh, this is so embarrassing.I''m like a slut, hungry for a man''s touch.This is degrading..." She mumbled to herself while she put her palms to cover her beautiful face.


    Prince Alex pulled her hands away from her face and cupped with his palms instead.He then made sure that they were face to face before speaking."Don''t do that, don''t ever feel embarrassed because you want to be with me.It''s normal when you love someone, and you want to be as one and I...- feel the same way."He kissed her forehead lightly, then the tip of her nose, then her two reddened cheeks, followed by the sweetest deep kiss on her lips.


    Once again, they stayed with their lips locked for another while before they finally separated and took a breather.Prince Alex, who had more experience in regards to the situation, had to make the decision, or they would never be able to clear the air between them.He stopped.Looked at her lovingly, then began telling her what happened.


    ===


    Prince Alex and Alexa finally sorted things out and cleared the misunderstandings between them.After learning everything, Alexa was devastated that they had wasted Five whole years.They could have been happy like everyone else, but instead, they lived a life of misery due to miscommunication and her hard-headedness.It was already too late to regret what happened in the past as it was long gone; what was important was their future.And that was for her to become his wife soon...


    When everyone returned, Alexa had the most beautiful smile plastered on her face while Prince Alex was grinning from ear to ear and still holding onto Alexa, never wanting to let go.


    One look and everyone knew that they were back together.However, since they did not know the whole story, Daniel was still giving Prince Alex a murderous look and was not happy that he was still holding his sister''s hands.


    "Prince Alexander!I need to speak with you urgently. Follow me, please!"Daniel ordered without batting an eye.However, Alexa was reluctant to let Prince Alex go with her brother, as she''s afraid that he was probably going to beat him up.Therefore, she had to intervene, or her future husband might die at the hands of her brother.


    "Daniel, can''t you talk here?Why do you have to go somewhere else?"Alexa asked almost in tears.


    Daniel turned around to look at his sister, sternly."Don''t worry!I''m not going to kill him, and I''m just going to have a conversation with him, man to man.We will be in his suite; no one should follow us.If anyone dares to do so, don''t blame me if I don''t keep my promise."


    "Daniel!!!"Andrea exclaimed.


    "Bro-theeeer!" Alexa cried out.


    Ms. Garcia and Ria were smiling secretly. They knew that Daniel was too much of a gentleman to beat up anyone.If he needed to do so, he would order his secret service agents to do it, and not personally dirty his hands.


    To ease Alexa''s anxiety, Prince Alex patted her hands."Don''t worry. There''s nothing he can do to me.Do you think my bodyguards would let him?Hahaha!"He kissed Alexa lightly on her lips right in front of everyone before getting up and following Daniel out the door.


    "Prince Alexander!!!If you ever do that again right in front of me..."Daniel was not able to finish his sentence because Andrea pinched him in his middle section."You will do what?"Her eyes were bulging from the socket.


    Daniel quickly turned into a lamb after that. "Nothing! My dear lovely wife..."


    Everyone began laughing out loud after seeing how the tiger turned lamb after being scolded by the love of his life.[The power of love.]


    Once Daniel and Prince Alex left, Andrea and Ria hurriedly sat down to get the full details from Alexa in which she happily provided.


    Ms. Garcia sat quietly and listened, but deep inside, she was feeling guilty as she looked at Alexa.The happiness that was showing on her face was priceless.For the last Five years, she had devoted her life into her studying and modeling career, which in return had paid off as she had become famous and had a degree to boast about. All that was left was for and her to win the competition when the time arrived...


    Thirty minutes later, Prince Alex and Daniel came back happily, chatting.Everything was cleared that they started calling each other brother-in-law.And Alexa thought it was cute¡­ It indeed was adorable.

 Chapter 138 Meeting with President Sophia Wen-Tan

    Prince Alex stuck to Alexa like super glue after clearing the air between them.He did not want to take the chance of anyone sneaking in between them, while he had his back turned around.


    Everything had been cleared up and back to what it was supposed to be..., and they all happily chatted over breakfast.


    Prince Alex had invited himself to join them, and he could not help it as he did not want to leave Alexa''s side as long as he lived.Alexa was over the moon, her face glowing like a star and the sun above the clear blue sky.She started to feel alive once again, and it felt like she could conquer the world with her Prince by her side.They officially became an item, and everyone accepted it happily and wholeheartedly.


    Breakfast was delightful, everyone was happily chatting, joking around, and the atmosphere was just perfect ¡ª family bonding.Ms. Garcia was playing the mother, Daniel the older brother, Ria, and Andrea, the older sisters. The only person missing was...- President Grant...


    Alexa had not been able to spend as much time with him ever since she found out that he was her missing biological father.With everyone gathered like the wat, it was at that particular moment, she missed him so much and decided to Facetime with him in front of everyone ¡ª forgetting that Prince Alex had not known their real relationship.


    President Grant was in the Oval Office signing some documents when his phone started buzzing.When he looked and saw that it was Alexa, he told his assistant to leave him alone.Once the assistant had left, he quickly slid his finger to the screen to answer the Facetime.


    "Hello!My princess, did you arrive safely?"President Grant happily greeted Alexa.Unknown to him, others were hearing him until Daniel spoke.


    "Yes, father, your prince arrived safely!"He shouted from where he was sitting right across Alexa.


    President Grant laughed before replying to Daniel."Did I ask you how you are doing?I didn''t, did I?Why are you butting into our conversation?Who asked you?!President Grant jokingly replied to his son.


    "Mr. President, sir! Excuse me!But there are..."Alexa was going to say that there are other people around.


    However, President Grant was quick to cut her off."Why are you calling your father Mr. President sir?!Hmph!Princess, you''re hurting Daddy''s feelings, you know that, right?"President Grant said, loud enough for Prince Alex to hear every word.And his face lit up when he listened to what the President said.He liked what he had just heard, Alexa being the President''s daughter, would help a lot in the process of them being able to get married. - That''s as if they overlooked that she was illegitimate.-


    Regardless, as long as she was not a commoner, based on what he just heard, she was the number one and the princess of the United States Of America.She was Royalty in a Country that does not have one.He was glad to hear that and couldn''t wait for him to be able to inform the King''s advisor whenever he returned to Stonasia.


    "As I was saying, you are on the speaker, and everyone can hear you."Alexa quickly informed her father." See...!"She pointed that camera around the table, and everyone waived at the President in return.Including Prince Alex, who had a big grin on his face.


    "Good morning Mr. President!"Prince Alex greeted with respect.


    However, President Grant''s face suddenly turned grim when he saw that he was seated next to his daughter.Therefore, as soon as Alexa''s face was showing, "we need to talk in private.Now!"He ordered. Immediately, everyone knew that he was pissed...


    Alexa quickly excused herself and went to her bedroom to speak to him privately...


    ===


    After a while, Alexa came out of the room with a sullen face.Prince Alex quickly got up and walked like the majestic being that he had always been and asked Alexa while caressing her cheek."What''s wrong sweetheart, tell me?Did your father get upset because of me."He said softly and tenderly with eyes full of love and concern.


    Everyone was holding their breath, waiting for Alexa''s response.All eyes focused on her.You could hear a pin drop, for the whole room was quiet...The way that President Grant had ordered her, it seemed that he did not approve ofPrince Alex and they too were concerned.


    Alexa let out a sigh first, before turning her attention to Prince Alex."My father s-said, he would like to have a meeting with the King about you and I.Is that possible?"She said almost a whisper with tears threatening to fall from her eyes.She was afraid of the request. She thought it was absurd since they had only recently gotten back together.She would understand if Prince Alex was not yet ready to introduce her to his family.-Well, at least that''s what she thought.


    However, Prince Alex replied,"I''m sorry, sweetheart, but that''s impossible." Without going into further details.Alexa''s face turned pale and for the worst, and everyone could plainly tell that she was not happy with the answer she had received.She was misunderstanding him once again, without asking or waiting for the full details.


    "WHAT?!!!"Daniel shouted from where he was seated next to Andrea on the sofa.He was obviously not happy with the response that Prince Alex gave."Prince Alexander, if you want me to continue calling you brother-in-law, you better clarify yourself."He asked with his face all scrunched up, eyebrows almost touching each other.


    Prince Alex turned his attention to Daniel, ready to explain, he also did not want to cause any misunderstandings anymore.Unfortunately, Alexa was quick to assume and said something to interrupt what he was about to say...-From the sound of her voice and how she suddenly turned cold towards him, it could only mean one thing...- She once again misunderstood.


    "I understand, I can''t blame you.It''s alright; I''ll tell father that is not possible, I''m sure he would understand."She then pushed Prince Alex''s hand away and went toward the sofa to sit with everyone else...


    Prince Alex immediately got frustrated that minute.They finally cleared the misunderstanding that caused them five long years.And here they were, starting the same rubbish again. What in the world was he going to do with his princess to be?... She was always jumping into conclusion without first trying to find out the reasons?


    He quickly grabbed her hand and pulled her back into his embrace, then whispered."It''s not that I don''t want your father to meet with the King, it''s because he is unwell at the moment.Once he starts feeling better, we would go and meet with your father.Alright?"


    "Oh,alright, then! "Alexa''s face turned brighter after hearing what Prince Alex said." I''ll inform father then; I''m sure he would understand."She then wrapped around her arms to his neck, then kissed him lightly..."I love you!"She whispered only for him to hear.


    Prince Alexander whispered back, "And... I love you MORE!"Before releasing her so they could go back to the business at hand...The collaboration with M.C.The famous designers from the Philippines.


    ===


    The next day, while Andrea and Daniel went to meet with the Famous Designer M.C.,Alexa and Ms. Garcia went toMega World Entertainment Agency to meet with the President of the Company.


    That President was none other than... SOPHIA, the biggest Diva in Asia¡­


    Alexa''s Aunt...

 Chapter 139 Chrissy Chen Wen

    Sophia arrived at her office, looking magnificent as always.Ever since she took over the Presidency of the Mega Entertainment Agency, the company''s stocks went high up to the sky which made all the big stars from the competitors want to join.


    Unfortunately, Sophia was very picky and only accepted the best of the best.She was about to have a meeting with one of their international models. And from what she heard from Lea and Eva, the model was related to the President of the United States of America, which made her more curious about the girl.


    She was about ready to look through the files that were left on her desk when Edna, her ex-manager; now assistant came and informed her that Miss Grant had arrived and was on the way up.


    "Thank you!Do me a favor and wait for them at the elevator and welcome them for me.Let me freshen up. And please, bring them in without delay."She put aside Alexa''s portfolio to check herself, making sure she looked her best.Once she was satisfied with what she was seeing, she felt comfortable and stood by the window that overlooked the whole city and waited for their arrival.


    A minute later, she heard a knock at the door."Come in!"Sophia replied.She was expecting to see Alexa Grant, but instead, it was Ann, Lea, and Eva that came walking in looking all excited.


    "Good morning, Mother!"Ann greeted her mother with a hug and a kiss.


    "Good morning, Aunty Sophia!"Eva greeted her the same way as Ann.


    "Good morning President Wen!"Lea respectfully greeted her superior with a nod.


    "Good morning to all of you!What brings you all here this early in the morning? Ann, where are my grandchildren?Why didn''t you bring them with you?"Sophia was talking about the twins Ava and Jeffrey now almost four years old.


    "Mother!If I don''t let them stay with Grandpa and Grandma, for at least one day a week...-I would never hear the end of it!"You know with Bentong and Don-don now studying abroad, they get too lonely.And who do you think has to suffer, Me?!"Ann was acting like it was the end of the world and exaggerating a bit.


    Sophia was going to say more when the door opened, and it was Edna followed by Ms. Garcia and then Alexa and Ria right behind them.


    "President Wen, Miss Grant, and her Manager Ms. Garcia."Edna introduced them to Sophia, who was staring at Alexa like she had seen a ghost as Sophia had turned deathly white.However, Ann, Lea, and Eva rushed toward Alexa while grinning from ear to ear.All three excitedly embraced Alexa like a long lost sister.


    "Oh, my God!It''s really you!We couldn''t believe it when we heard that you had agreed to model for M.C.Hahaha!I''m so excited."Ann was telling Alexa with a big smile plastered on her face.


    "Yes!We really are. And you know that Eva would be modeling with you and Ann still trying her best to get approval from the big-big boss. "Lea interjected


    "I was hesitating to do a runway, but when cousin Ann told me that you would be here...-I found the courage and agreed.Hahaha!"Eva was telling Alexa excitedly.


    "Hey, guys remember my friend back in the White House.Ria Flora..." Alexa introduced Ria to the three women, in case they had forgotten her.


    When Lea heard the name, she quickly turned her attention to Ria Flora and stopped for a minute and looked at her up and down, then stopped in her middle section.When she couldn''t find what she was looking for, then she quickly hugged her future sister-in-law.


    "Welcome to the family!Logan told me that you guys were planning on getting married here, is that correct?"Lea whispered for only Ria to hear.Ria nodded, and Lea quickly announced it to everyone.


    Ria was so embarrassed that Lea had done it, but it was too late as everyone was congratulating her already in return.Including Alexa, who already knew about it a long time ago.


    "Why don''t we all sit down, why are we all standing here,"Ann told everyone, and they moved to the sofa set where Sophia was standing still and not saying a word.Ann saw the way Sophia was looking so pale and white then, went to her mother and asked,"Mother, are you alright?Why do you look like you have just seen a ghost?"Ann was curious and worried at the same time.


    "Huh!Oh, nothing!Nothing, sweetheart!Come, let''s all sit down."Sophia had to hold on to Ann''s arms to help her sit down.Her legs were shaking, and she was still in shock, unable to shake it off.


    Ms. Garcia, who was standing and waiting for everyone to finish greeting each other, finally spoke to introduce herself to everyone."Hello, everyone!I''m Christina Garcia, Alexa''s manager."


    When Sophia heard her voice, her face became much whiter than it already was.She couldn''t believe what she was hearing...-First, it was Alexa who had shocked her, for she looks exactly like her cousin Chrissy Wen, then Ms. Garcia,...Her voice sounded just like Chrissy, but not the look.The height, yes!Nothing else resembled Chrissy Wen.''How could this be?''Sophia was thinking to herself.


    Ann, Lea, and Eva returned her greetings. Ms. Garcia then went back to talking excitedly with Alexa trying to find out about Prince Alex and Ramon.


    Ria excused herself and went outside with Edna to prepare some refreshments for the ladies.


    Ms. Garcia decided to be a party pooper and stopped the girls from talking so they could go on with the business at hand.However, Sophia was still stunned and speechless that she did not know what to say or do at the moment...


    The women stopped talking and turned serious for a moment.They were ready to listen to whatever it is that they needed to discuss.However, what came out of Sophia''s mouth has nothing to do with the business at hand.Instead, she asked Alexa a question.


    "Miss Grant, may I ask you a question?" Sophia asked while staring straight at Alexa.


    "Yes, Ma''am!Please, do!"


    "What is your mother''s name?"Sophia was holding her breath while she was waiting for Alexa''s response.


    "President Wen, I''m sorry!I don''t mind answering what you just asked me.But may I ask why are you asking what my mother''s name is?"Alexa curiously asked in return because she needed to know.She had this gut feeling that President Wen knew something, that was why she turned pale all of a sudden.


    "If you answer me, then I would also tell you why.Is that fair enough?"Sophia did not want to divulge anything yet, in case she was not Chrissy''s daughter.


    "Well, I never met my mother for she died when I was still a baby.However, in my birth certificate, it indicated that her name was...Chrissy Chen Wen"


    "WHAT?!!!"Ann and Eva had exclaimed in unison loud enough for everyone to hear.While Sophia nearly passed out from happiness when she listened to what Alexa said...


    Ms. Garcia, who was sitting quietly, listening to the whole conversation, seemed to be in deep thought.Then she started screaming...


    "Ahhhh!!!!"She kept on hearing someone saying or calling a name over and over.- The name was...


    Unfortunately, before she heard the name, everything went blank, and she had passed out.

 Chapter 140 Memory Returns

    Chrissy Wen,- [aka Ms. Garcia] woke up with a splitting headache.Once she opened her eyes, Alexa was right by her side with a concerned look on her face.


    "How are you?Are you alright?Don''t move. The Doctor is on its way.Just stay put, alright!"Alexa was telling Chrissy while holding her hands.


    "What happened?I remember Dr. Garcia always has this vile of serum to inject to you whenever this happens, do you have it in you?Do you want me to get it?"Alexa was bombarding her with a question, and it''s making her head-ache much more.


    "I''m fine, no!I don''t need that, and I stopped taking it a long time ago.I only need a couple of minutes to compose myself, and I will be fine."Chrissy replied while looking around for a familiar face...-Once she saw Sophia, she stopped and stared without saying a word.She just stared and stared for a while, and it''s making Alexa wonder why?


    "Ms. Garcia, what''s going on?Why are you staring at CEO Wen?"Alexa asked curiously.


    Sophia heard what Alexa said and asked if they could have a moment in private."There''s something I need to discuss with Ms. Garcia, would you guys step out for a while and give us privacy?"She asked, but more like ordering them.


    Alexa doesn''t want to leave Ms. Garcia''s side, but she has no choice but to do what she was asked.Therefore, she went with Ann, Lea, Eva, Ria, and Edna to give Ms. Garcia and Sophia a private moment.


    ===


    Once everyone stepped out of the room, Sophia went and sat down next to Chrissy.She took Chrissy''s hands and looked into her eyes, searching... - "Is that you!Chrissy?Please, tell me it''s you?"Sophia asked with tears threatening to fall from her eyes.


    Chrissy who''s still unsure if that''s who she is only stared at Sophia for a moment... The same way as what Sophia had done, she looked at Sophia straight in her eyes and searched her memory.Then a flash of what had happened in the past came flooding into her mind...


    ===


    September 11, 2001, New York City:


    "Chrissy, wake up! Can you hear me?It''s me, Dr. Garcia.We need to get you out of here."The building had been hit by an airplane, and it''s about to collapse.She heard Dr. Garcia was saying while he''s lifting her to safety.They were almost out of the building when "BOOM!"The other twin tower collapsed, and debris started flying everywhere.Suddenly a flying object hit them and it Dr. Garcia dropped her and an object hit her face and head, and she was knocked out.


    Chrissy woke up a year later with a different face and no recollection of what had happened and who she is.Dr. Garcia took that opportunity to give her a new identity.He then told her that she''s his wife, and she had been living her life in a parse for many years.For Chrissy not to recall her past, Dr. Garcia created a serum that will keep suppressing her memory.Thus, she never regains her consciousness until now...


    ===


    Flashback:


    For the past five years, Chrissy had been weaning herself from the serum and slowly but surely.She started regaining her memory unbeknown to Dr. Garcia.At first, she would only see bits and pieces of her childhood, and then it progresses into her adulthood.


    She recalls herself getting accepted at Julliard, and that''s where she met Sophia and found out that they were cousins.However, even though she started remembering people around her, she still has no idea of her name and what she used to look like before the plastic surgery.


    The last couple of months, she started having dreams of a man, a very handsome and distinguished one.At first, she thought that it could be her husband Dr. Garcia, and accepted it just like that. Unfortunately, a week before she flew to the Philippines, she had a much more unobstructed view of the person in her dreams.


    The man was taller, well built, and has an authoritative voice, unlike her husband, that''s always mellow and sweet.She knew then that it was not Dr. Garcia, and she intended to find out who that man was in her dream.


    Yesterday, when she heard President Grant voice over the speaker when he''s speaking with Alexa, she started to get a headache.When Alexa had pointed the camera towards her, and she had a glimpse of his face, she almost passed out right there in then, for he was the man in her dream.


    Luckily, Alexa had left and gone inside the room to speak with him, and she was able to compose herself before anyone realized what was happening.She was planning on speaking with Alexa about President Grant after the meeting with CEO Wen [Sophia].But then it happened this time, and she passed out.


    ===


    "Yes! It is I!Chrissy, your cousin."She told Sophia with tears flowing down her face.


    "Oh, my God!!! Thank you, Lord!" Was all Sophia could utter, and she as well started sobbing and embraces Chrissy as tight as she could.


    "Do you know how devastated I was then when I heard that you were in an accident and had passed away.I was heartbroken and felt bad that I couldn''t tell you what happened to me.I had to leave without saying goodbye, and when I went back after giving birth to Ann.The first thing I did was to go to your apartment, but when I arrived...-You were gone."


    "I figured that you probably went back home and I tried my best to come here, but then I found out that you went back to New York again.Hahaha!We kept on missing each other back then."Sophia laughed out loud, and Chrissy joined in.


    "Then I heard that you were in an accident and that the end of the story."Sophia finished.


    The cousins hugged each other for a while after that and did not spoke.After what it seems to be an eternity, the two separated and looked at each...- Then began laughing so hard with tears flowing down on their beautiful faces...


    ===


    Meanwhile, at the conference room where everyone went after being kicked out of CEO office.Ann and Eva were excited to know that Alexa is their cousin.They wanted to inform her right there and then. Unfortunately, they must wait for Sophia to be the one telling Alexa that she''s related to them.


    Therefore, Ann and Eva had to do their best to stop being giddy and act natural, so Alexa would not suspect anything.


    Alexa was not remotely concern or have any idea what Ann and Eva where doing.She''s concerned about Ms. Garcia, and she''s getting anxious by the minute they stayed at the conference room.


    "When are they going to be finished?Why do we have to leave for them to speak in private?What''s going on?"Alexa was mumbling to herself and not precisely asking anyone in particular.


    Ann got up and pulled Alexa''s to sit with them."Come here!Is not going to do you any good fretting over them, I''m sure it''s something private that we shouldn''t hear, that''s why were kicked out of the room.So, come and sit down and tell us about you and in turn will tell you all about us."


    Lea, Ria, and Edna decided to leave the trio to chat and went out to give them privacy...-Not long after, Edna came back to tell the three girls that Sophia and Ms. Garcia would like to have a word with them...


    Ann, Alexa, and Eva got up and excitedly held hands and went toward the CEO office.Unknown to Ann and Eva that they would be much more exciting news than them being related to each other...-That is Alexa finding out that her mother Chrissy Wen is still alive and had been her with her all these years.


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    Note from Author:


    Sad to inform you all that I''m going to take a break, and think...Not long ago, I received a message asking me to end this book or go faster.[Which is very hard for me to do with my full-time job] And that upset me and lost my motivation to write.


    I''m assuming that after evaluating the stats.They found that it''s not that interesting enough for all readers because either I''m not writing fast enough or my story is not good enough to get to the top ranking.Sigh!


    The truth of the matter, If I''m given a choice, I would love to write full time for I truly enjoy writing and telling a story for everyone to enjoy.Unfortunately, that is not the case, and I have no choice.


    ==


    Once I figured out what I''m going to do, either I end it when it supposed to stop or ill do what they ask of me.Will end soon.[When? I''m not sure.]Just give me a little time to get over this...


    Thank you for your support all this time.May God blesses all of you.

 Chapter 141 Chrissy is Alive

    The girls arrived not expecting to see Sophia and Chrissy still in an embrace and crying their hearts out.When they saw this, all three ran as fast as their feet could take them. They were full of concern.


    "Mom, what''s going on?Why are both of you crying?"Ann was the first one to ask.


    "Ms. Garcia, are you alright?What''s going on?Please! Don''t scare me, alright?"Alexa went and sat down next to her mother.Unknown to her that Ms. Garcia is the mother she had been longing for as long as she could remember.


    Chrissy let go of Sophia and faced Alexa, she put her two palms on Alexa''s face and began caressing it so gently."Oh, my dear child...-we were so near, but yet so far...-Thank God, he bought you to me when I was looking for an assistant.It was written in our fate to meet and be connected.Hahaha!I can''t believe it!"Chrissy was talking in riddles that made Alexa just stare at her in confusion.


    "Ms. Garcia,care to explain what''s going on?I''m a little lost here,- you know?!"Alexa was bewildered and needed clarification.


    "Hahaha!Hahaha!"Chrissy laughed out loud before responding to Alexa''s question.


    "Oh, dear!My baby, you have done so well for yourself, and I''m so proud of you.Despite your mother being absent almost all your life, you still turned out very well.Hahaha!"Chrissy once again laughed, but with tears falling down her face.


    "Oh, don''t do that!I know...-I know, I did well, and that''s because you were there to guide me if not...- who knows where I would be right now.Hahaha!That''s all thanks to you!"Alexa hugged Chrissy with all her love and Chrissy returned it with a tighter grip.


    Ann, Eva, and Sophia were all watching the mother and daughter embrace, laugh, and cry all at the same time.They gave them a moment more before Sophia interrupted them.


    "Alright!That''s enough! Separate so we can talk properly."Sophia interjected while separating the mother and daughter.


    After Chrissy and Alexa separated, Sophia took a breather first and then began telling everyone what was going on, "so¡­to make this long story short, Alexa, I''m telling you right now that Ms. Garcia is Chrissy, your mother!"


    Ann: "OMG!!!"


    Eva:" What?!"


    Lea: "Sweet baby Jesus!"Then made a sign of the cross.


    Ria: "Holy, Moses!Her mother is alive, thank you, Lord!"Then made a sign of the cross as well.


    Edna " Ditto on everything they have said!"She also made the sign of the cross after thanking the good Lord for the blessing that day.


    Ann and Eva went to Alexa and Chrissy and gave them a tight hug."Aunty!Cousin!Welcome back to the family!Hahaha!"Ann happily kissed them both on their cheeks.


    "This calls for a celebration, and we will have a party at my house tonight!The twins would be so happy to meet another grandmother and an Aunty.Hahaha!"Ann happily announces to everyone.


    "Well, since I''m going to have a party at my home tonight, I better get out of here and start preparing.Eva and Lea, would you care to help me?"Ann asked but more like ordering them as her eyes were coming out of the socket as she asked.


    "What would happen if we say no?"Lea banter.


    "Why don''t you try and find out.You know me, see if you don''t get it."Ann teased her back.


    "Well, I''m in...-Since my Manager would be going, what am I to do but to follow.Sigh!" Eva grimaced pain playfully.


    Ann, Lea, and Eva bid everyone goodbye happily.Lea went to Ria and gave her a sisterly hug before whispering."See if you can take a leave of absence and stay with us so I can help you with your wedding."She didn''t wait for Ria''s reply and walked off towards Ann and Eva who were already at the threshold of the door ready to go.


    Ria just waived at her sister-in-law to be, with the biggest smile on her face.She was happy that Lea was not giving her a hard time and happily accepted her into their family.She couldn''t wait to tell Logan.


    Ria and Edna stepped out of the office to give them privacy.However, just as Ria was about to leave, Alexa called her back."Ria!Where are you going?Please don''t go. I am just meeting my mother for the first time, even though I have known her as Ms. Garcia for a few years. I have so much to say to her, and I need your support, Ria." Then Ria walked towards Alexa and put her hand on Alexa''s shoulder. Tears of joy started to drop from Alexa''s eyes.


    She turned back to face Chrissy Wen and said, "Mother!" Chrissy, in turn, laughed with more tears falling down her face and said, "my little princess. You''re not so little anymore." They both laughed so hard that Ria started wondering if the two had begun losing their minds.


    "Come here and officially meet my mom.Hahaha!Come!"Alexa beckoned to Ria who had given them some space.


    Once Ria arrived in front of them, she stood like a soldier, the way she usually did. Very stiff like a statue while looking at them with a straight face waiting for her orders.


    "What are you doing standing there for, come and sit here so I can introduce you properly,"Alexa said with both sadness and joy in her eyes like she was about to cry again.That was all Ria needed to see, and she quickly sat down and smiled, showing all her teeth.


    Alexa turned her attention to Chrissy, took her mother''s hand before properly introducing Ria, the person that had guided her and acted not only like an older sister, also a mother.She needed to let her mother knows that.


    "Mom, I want you to meet Ria Flora, the person that had been with me all this time.She''s more than my bodyguard, and she''s a friend, a sister, a confidant, and a mother.She''s my everything...Hahaha!"Alexa proudly introduces Ria to her mother.


    "Hahaha! Nice to meet you, Ria Flora!Thank you!For being everything for my baby while I''m not available.You wouldn''t mind me taking back the mother position now, right?"Chrissy jokingly asked Ria who began shedding tears as well.


    "No, mam! By do all means, take it back... I''m so happy that you are alive and well.Thank God for that and the person that had helped you in the process."Ria politely said.Unknown to her that she triggered something painfull with what she had said.


    "Yea!I have to think about the last part if I should thank him or kill him."Chrissy sadly said in a jokingly manner.


    ===


    Meanwhile, at Ninoy International Airport.Dr. Garcia had landed looking all haggard from a long flight from the Spaniard Kingdom.He came back from a business trip only to find out that Chrissy had left for the Philippines again.


    He''s worried that she would not give herself a shot of the serum and her memory might come back.He needed to make sure and ensure to prevent her from remembering the past.He could not let her go, he loves her too much, and it would kill him if she ever leaves him...


    Unknown to him that Chrissy Wen had already recalled everything and he would soon find out...Or maybe not!

 Chapter 142 Only The Best and With Connection

    Dr. Garcia arrived at the Manila Hotel only to find out that Chrissy was not in her room.He tried to get a key to her hotel room first and planned on waiting inside for her to surprise her, but the Front desk clerk was adamant and told him that she couldn''t give him a spare key since he was not registered as a guest of Chrissy''s and it was against the hotel''s policy.


    He had no choice but to try and contact Chrissy.However, when it rang, Chrissy saw his number and decided not to answer as she was not ready to speak to nor face him yet.Now that she had realized what he did, she needed to figure out first what to do, before meeting him.


    When Dr. Garcia could not get a hold of Chrissy, he decided to get a room first, rest for a little and hopefully see her once she had free time on her hands, she would call him back.At least, that was what he hoped and thought.


    Dr. Garcia went back to the front desk to try and get a room.Unfortunately, due to so many highs profiled people currently staying at the Manila Hotel, there was no room available.That did not bode well with him, which made him much more irritated and ready to blow up.


    "I want to speak to your manager right now!I was patient and kind, but this is absurd!"He angrily told the front desk clerk.


    The front desk clerk was adamant about calling his manager, but from the way Dr. Garcia was glaring at him...- He decided to let the manager handle him.''I''m not getting paid enough to get murdered by this person.''He thought as he excused himself to look for his superior.


    While Dr. Garcia was waiting for the manager, he continued trying to get a hold of Chrissy.But it was the same as before, he was not able to get through, and he was really losing his patience by the minute.For some odd reason, he started feeling uneasy about the whole thing.He wanted to know what was going on with Chrissy or he would go crazy.


    ===


    Meanwhile, at the Mega International World Group of Companies, Prince Alex was in a meeting with CEO Jeff Go.The King of Stonasia had made a deal with MIWGC to invest in Stonasia a while back when they attended Ann and Jeff''s wedding back then.


    However, since the King was incapacitated and Prince Alex was the temporary ruler of the Kingdom, he had no choice but to be the one signing the agreement.However, his mind was not on the business at hand, and Jeff could sense it from the way he was always looking at his cellphone to see if he received a text or a call from a certain someone.


    Jeff had a feeling that it had something to do with a woman from the way Prince Alex was tapping his fingers on the screen of his cellphone.Thus, Jeff decided to make it quick."Your Highness, if everything is alright with the contract, why don''t we go ahead and sign so you can attend to the next thing on your schedule."


    Prince Alex realized what he was doing and felt embarrassed.He quickly accepted the pen and signed the contract.Once they both had signed each other''s copy, they exchanged and handed it over to their assistants.


    Prince Alex was ready to leave as soon as they were done, but Jeff remembered that Ann had called and informed him that they would be having a dinner party at home and decided to invite Prince Alex.


    "If you have no plans for this evening, we will be having a small gathering at home, and I would like to invite you and any friends that you would like to bring."Jeff mischievously added the word "friends" in the end while a coy smile was sitting on his thin and kissable lips.


    "Was I that obvious?Hahaha!"Prince Alex asked curiously with a glimmer in his eyes.


    "Hahahahaha! It''s alright.Prince Alexander, I was once like you, and probably worse even.Hahaha!"Jeff laughed out loud, thinking about how he was with Ann back then.


    Prince Alex once again looked at his cellphone.However, the same as it was before, no calls or texts from Alexa, hence he was getting irritated.Suddenly it occurred to him that Alexa knew Jeff''s wife, and then he decided to accept the dinner invitation.He wanted them to show up at the dinner party as a couple, and he wanted everyone to know Alexa Grant belonged to him.Unknown to him that Alexa was thinking the same as him.


    "CEO Go, in regards to your offer of dinner tonight, I would like to accept.I will be bringing my fiance with a couple of friends if they''re interested.Would that be alright?!"


    "Sure!The more, the merrier.Did you say your fiance?I thought you did not accept the bride offered to you?"Jeff banters.


    Prince Alex was shocked to hear that CEO Go knew about him turning down his marriage agreement.


    "How did you know?It was a hush-hush situation, and I know they suppressed all the information regarding that matter.How did you find out all the way from here?"He asked with eyes wide, and curiosity was visible on his face.


    "Hahaha!It''s a trade secret.I can''t divulge to you how I know.But be rest assured that I obtained it legitimately, and I did not bribe anyone from your Kingdom."Jeff explained, but not giving all the details.


    Prince Alex knew when he needed to retreat.Therefore, he got up and prepared to leave.He bid CEO Go farewell then quickly left to find out where Alexa was at that moment.He had missed her badly and couldn''t wait to be with her.Now that his business had been concluded and he had no other engagement, he could spend every minute with the love of his life.


    As soon as he stepped outside the door of Jeff''s office, he quickly facetime Alexa.It only rang once, and Alexa promptly answered.Her beautiful face was showing right there on the screen of his cellphone, and his heart was filled with joy and happiness.


    Alexa saw that it was Prince Alex and excused herself to go outside of the room to take the call.She walked towards the waiting area and answered the call quickly.


    "Hi handsome, are you done?"Alexa happily greeted him with the most beautiful smile he ever saw.It was clearly visible to the naked eye that Alexa was over the moon, and Prince Alex loved it.His heart was bursting with love, and it was flowing and showing on his handsome face.


    "Yes!I just finished signing a billion-dollar deal for the Kingdom, and I''m so happy and relieved.Now that all my business dealings are over and I can spend as much time as I have here with you. Hahaha!"He happily informs his future princess.


    "Wow!A Billion-dollar deal.I''m so proud of you!Congratulations.So what''s your plan now?I have wonderful news to tell you, and you would be shocked when you hear about it."The excitement was showing on Alexa''s face.


    "Well, nothing really.I''m kind of hoping that I can accompany you wherever you are right now."Prince Alex excitedly informed her, while anxiously waiting for Alexa to tell him where she was at that moment.


    Alexa was about to tell PrinceAlex where she was when someone spoke, and Prince Alex could hear the voice from the background.


    "Well, well, well!If it isn''t the mysterious Alexa Grant, in-person...-Which bad air blew you away in my turf.Are you here trying to get in with this Agency,Hahaha!Good luck.Don''t think that you will be able to enter this company. They only accept the best of the best."


    And with the connection.Jane Si thought to herself as she glared at Alexa with a smirk plastered on her face.

 Chapter 143 Beauty and Brain

    Alexa turned around to see where the voice was coming from, and if it isn''t Ms. Jane Si...''Not again...!''She thought to herself.Alexa could smell troubles from miles away.Just her name alone spells trouble...-Unfortunately, she cannot ignore her, so she quickly told Prince Alexander where she''s at.


    "Let''s talk when you get here, alright?!Love you!"Alexa ended the call with a kiss on the screen of her cellphone, right in front of Jane Si to witness.Jane Si rolled her eyes when she saw what Alexa has done."I wonder who the unlucky man that had fallen from your scam.I hope he wakes up soon or he might one day find out that all his assets were gone."She mumbles loud enough for Prince Alexander to hear, and his face turned sour.


    After hearing that, Prince Alexander replied with a smack and a loud one at that.Before saying, "I LOVE YOU, MORE!!!"To make sure that whoever it was heard what he had said loud and clear.


    Alexa was happy to hear what he had done; her heart flutter more.And as soon as Alexa finished with her Prince, she turned her undivided attention to Jane Si.


    Alexa first gives her a look over from head to toe, then back up and stopped right on Jane Si''s well made-up face.She made a face and then sighed!Before greeting Jane Si politely, who''s acting like a Diva right in front of her.


    "Hello, Ms. Si!Long-time no see?"Was all Alexa said and was going to end it that way and prepares to leave.She has no time for chit-chat with a person like Jane Si, and Alexa was letting her know as she began walking back towards the President''s Office.


    "Hmmm, It was not long enough, but you''re here now so¡­ I guess there''s nothing to be done about that.The air had been contaminated already by your appearance, what else could I do."As if that was not enough, Jane Si walked around Alexa and began checking out her outfit.She carefully looks to see what brand it was and who could be the designer.


    However, no matter how hard she tries, she could not recognize the clothing and design.Therefore, she once again did what she''s good at, start speaking nonsense.


    " Hmmm, which Flea-market did you purchased your clothing, It''s awful?!"She said it in an awful and hateful way that could turn an Angel like Alexa into a Devil in disguise.


    "I don''t think you would know where that Flea-marker is since it''s out of this world.Furthermore,A person''s choice of clothing can heavily influence the impression they transmit and is therefore a ... clothing on judgments made in a working environment.There''s this saying...--The clothing is not what makes the person...-- You are what you wear.Do you understand what I mean?!"Alexa had just insulted Jane Si, and it seems she still has no clue whatsoever.


    Unknown to Jane Si that the suits that Alexa was currently wearing was designed especially for her by Andrea and it''s one of a kind edition.Therefore, she would never find it in any department stores, no matter how famous it was.


    Alexa had enough and can no longer tolerate Jane Si''s stupidity.However, she''s a professional and would not act ignorant in front of a high and mighty Jane Si.Therefore, out of courtesy, she accurately, and professionally bid her goodbyes.


    "I''m sorry, as much as I would like to continue this conversation, I do have an appointment, and I have to say my goodbye here.Later, Ms. Si."She then turned and was ready to walk back towards the President office.


    Jane Si saw where she was heading and just had to say something stupid." Are you sure you''re in the right direction?That''s the President''s office.A person like shouldn''t set your dirty foot in there, you might contaminate the place with your low birth."She shouted to Alexa, who''s about to open the door without knocking.


    Alexa stopped for a moment, turned around and looked at Jane Si,at first she seems like she was going to say something...-Then changes her mind and only gave Jane Si a smirk and continued opening the door without saying a word."Click!"Was the last sound Jane Si heard as Alexa went inside the room without hesitation...


    Sophia and Chrissy were discussing Alexa''s future in the company when she came in and heard the last word Sophia spoken."As I was saying, after this fashion show, we will launch her career in full blast.She''s already famous in the European market, with the proper marketing and promotional, she would also be famous in Asia.We want her to become famous all over the world.''Sophia proudly told Chrissy businesslike.


    Alexa heard it and interspersed with the conversation."Aunty, I appreciate what you''re saying, but at the moment let me finish this gig first, and we could talk again later.Alright!"


    She then went towards Chrissy to sit down next to her and hold her hands."I''m thinking of taking a break after the fashion show so we could do some mother and daughter bonding, would that be alright with you?"


    "I would love that very much, we had lost so much time, and there are so many things I want to teach you yet and prepare you for the competition.Sure!Will do that after the fashion show."Chrissy embraces her daughter full of love.


    Sophia was excited to hear that Alexa would be competing, in what...-- She has no idea at all.But she''s willing to support her niece all the way, whatever it is..."I''m fine with that, let me know if there''s anything I could do to help, not that you would need it.You are a beauty with brain, and you will conquer whatever you set your eyes.That''s the Wen blood in you,Hahaha!"


    Alexa and Chrissy joined Sophia''s waves of laughter. Thus Jane Si, with her manager whose outside waiting for her turn, heard it loud and clear.


    "What was that all about?"Jane Si asked her manager, curiously.


    "Well, from the sound of it, it seems that she''s in good term with the President.Your guess is as good as mine."Her manager replied with concern showing on her eyes.They were there to try and convince Sophia to let Jane Si be the finale for the biggest fashion show that''s about to happen.


    However, from the way it looks, it seems that they already found the finale and Jane Si has no chance at all...-Her Manager was concerned with how Jane Si would react when she gets turned down... And they were about to find out, for Sophia, Alexa and Chrissy had just stepped out of the office and about to leave.


    Jane Si, who''s busy with her cellphone and was getting bored waiting, heard the door opened and look up to see Sophia, Alexa, and Chrissy walking out of the door.The contour of her face turned sour when she saw that Sophia was smiling brightly while speaking with Alexa.


    Jane Si was in deep thought of how she could get rid of Alexa.Suddenly she realized who would be the right person to call for help,- her Aunt First Lady Dianne back in the States.


    ''That''s right, only Aunty Dianne could help to get rid of this garbage.Just wait, Alexa Grant...-You would be out of the way soon enough.''She told herself with a smirk plastered on her face as she made her way to speak with Sophia...


    "President Wen!President Wen, may I a have a word with you?It''s imperative for you to know something about that person right there!"She said while pointing her finger at Alexa.


    "Oh, really?!"Was all Sophia said as she looked at Jane Si up and down.


    "Oh, Shit!Were in trouble now!"Her manager thought while shaking her head.

 Chapter 144 We Belong Together

    Sophia was not in the mood to deal with the snotty Jane Si at the moment. Therefore she just ignored her accusation and gave her a piece of her mind."Look, Jane...- If there''s anything I need to know about Alexa, I don''t think you''re qualified enough to tell me anything about her.If you don''t mind we have a more important matter to attend and why don''t you tell me why you are here instead?"


    Jane Si was dumbfounded and stunned after hearing what Sophia had just said.She couldn''t think of what she was there the begin with.She''s more concerned of badmouthing Alexa that she forgot the real purpose she was there.When she didn''t say a word, Sophia impatiently scolded her for wasting her valuable time.


    "Look here, Jane.If you have nothing to tell, let''s end it here.I have a more pressing matter to attend too."Sophia then looked at Jane Si''s manager with her eyebrow almost touching each other before saying, "Teach your talent some manners, and in the future make sure to make an appointment before coming up here.Do you understand?!"


    "Yes, Mam!I will make sure to make an appointment before coming to speak with you.We will be going now, and there''s nothing we needed."She then pulled Jane Si away from them and whispered."Let it go!You don''t want to be on her bad side, or you would not even get a chance to be in the fashion show even a minor role.Do you understand?Let''s go!"


    Jane Si has no choice but to retreat, and she doesn''t want to be left out of the biggest fashion show in the country.It a collaboration of two famous designers and it''s a chance to boost up her career once again.She decided to play humble to get sympathy."Please, accept my apology...Will be going then."She lowered her head and bows to show respect before turning around to leave with tears flowing on her beautifully made-up face.


    However, Sophia, Chrissy, and Alexa were not buying any of her self-pity, they know who she was, a spoilt rotten person to the core of her being and does not understand humility.They just shook their head and gave each other a silent look of understanding and continued heading out as they originally planned.


    Alexa was introduced to various talents of Mega Entertainments, and everyoriginal in awe when they saw her beauty and elegance.Some of the young hopefull idols were fangirling over Alexa, and they couldn''t help themselves and ask for her autograph.


    Alexa was astonished and couldn''t believe her popularity among young adults.She gladly gave them her signature and some advice when they asked her.Chrissy was very proud of her daughter. Tears started forming in her eyes as she watched from the sideline.


    The tour was over, and they were heading back up to Sophia''s office when they heard a commotion at the lobby of the Mega Entertainment.They saw all of the young trainee''s running towards the lobby to get a closer look at the person who just arrived.


    "Who is it?Is it Brad Pitt?"One trainee asked the others.


    " No, he doesn''t look like American, he could be a European."Another replied


    "Look-look, Ohhhh, my gosh!!! He''s sooooo handsome!"Another trainee screamed out loud.


    " Do you think his one of the International model?He looks like one, and more."Another trainee said while giggling and salivating.


    Alexa heard the scream and looked at the direction where everyone was heading and saw what they were screaming about.It''s her one and only Prince Alexander, who look immaculate with his business suits.His face, although very fine-looking, was set in a hard scowl.He was angry over something or probably mad with all the young girl stopping him from going anywhere.


    Prince Alexander went straight to the Mega Entertainment to pick up the love of his life and instead he was accosted by a whole bunch of kids at the lobby as he entered the building.He told his bodyguards to wait for him outside, not knowing what awaits him.


    "Excuse me!Excuse me!"He told the girls as he passed by trying his best to go where Alexa was supposed to be.Unknown to Prince Alexander that she''s already there watching the whole thing with the sharpest knife in her eyes.


    Sophia saw how Alexa was looking at the girls trying to get close to the handsome young man who just arrived.She figures that this man could be Alexa''s boyfriend from the way she was about to attack the hopefull girls that crowding him at the moment.She nudged Chrissy and whispered so Alexa would not be able to hear.


    "Do you know him?What''s the relationship?I''m sure you know because you''re not saying or doing anything?"Sophia asked curiously to Chrissy.


    Chrissy wasn''t sure if she should say it or not.However, Alexa blurts it out of her mouth as she went towards him."Alex!You''re here!"She called him as loud as she could so everyone would part the way and she could get close to him.


    When Prince Alexander heard Alea''s voice calling him Alex,his heart was about to burst from happiness and the scowl that was plastered on his face a while ago,- now gone.A conjured the sweetest smile while looking at his girl, but all the other girls around him started whimpering in return.


    "Ohhh, he belongs to her!Is not fair... She''s already beautiful, why does her man have to good-looking too...-Is not fair!!!"One of the trainees cried out.


    Prince Alexander and Alexa thought it was funny how the young girls were crying.While the young boys were all shooting daggers toward Prince Alexander.


    "We better get out of here before it turns into a riot... Hahaha!" Alexa told Prince Alexander when she reaches him and gives him a big fat hug.


    Prince Alexander returned the hug and kissed her soundly on her lips for everyone to see.Then smiled mischievously to the girls and boys that were dumbfounded from what they witnessed.


    He then turned his attentions to the young trainees, "Boys and Girls, I''m sorry to say this but this woman belongs to me and I belong to her...!"He then winked at them before turning his attention back to Alexa, Chrissy, and Sophia...

 Chapter 145 I Want To Spend The Night With You!

    Sophia likes Prince Alexander''s attitude and was happy for Alexa to have found a man that truly loves her.She thought of her daughter Ann whose also very lucky to have found Jeff and her niece Eva who would soon be Mrs. Ethan Go.Now It''s Chrissy''s turn to find her true love, and get rid of Dr. Garcia who had created this mess.


    "President Wen, I would like you to meet Your Royal Highness, Prince Alexander of Stonasia!"Alexa proudly introduces her Prince to her Aunt Sophia.


    Sophia was not surprised that the man in front of her was a Royalty.She remembers him back then during Ann and Jeff''s wedding.''But he was with another lady back then?''She remembers, and she''s now looking at Prince Alexander with a shooting dagger pointed at him.


    However, it''s not the time for the inquisition, and she would grill him later during the dinner party.She''s sure he would be invited as Alexa''s date.Therefore, she politely extended her hand for Prince Alexander to shake hand with, but instead-He accepted it and turned it over and kissed the back of her palm."It''s my pleasure to meet you, President Wen."He said politely while his dimples were heavily indented.


    Sophia blushed from the attention and smiled back before greeting him again."Pleasure is mine, Your Royal Highness Prince Alexander."She then bows slightly to show respect to his title.


    "Why don''t we go back up to my office and continue the discussion.I''ll refreshment sent while we wait for lunch hours."Sophia suggested.


    Prince Alexander was quick to decline and asked if they were already finished for the day;He would like to take Alexa for a date.


    Sophia looked at Chrissy, who was quietly watching from the side without uttering a word."What do you think?"She asked in a whisper.


    Alexa looked at Chrissy without saying a word, but her eyes were begging."Please!!!I want to go, and I missed him badly.Please!"Was Alexa''s eyes were saying to Chrissy.


    Chrissy decided to let it go and not get in between the two.She knows Alexa would not do anything she wouldn''t do.Unfortunately, that was the problem, Chrissy had forgotten that she had done something in the past that resulted in Alexa.But, then it''s too late, she already nodded and agreed to let Alexa leave with Prince Alexander.


    "Make sure you make it in time for dinner.You wouldn''t want Daniel to get upset, alright!"Chrissy reminds Alexa as they were bidding each other goodbye.


    "Yes, Mam!"Alexa replied enthusiastically.Suddenly Ria appeared out of nowhere and was ready to leave with Alexa while Logan who''s a little distance away also came forward willing to go.


    "Wow!You have a bodyguard already, that''s good...-I don''t have to hire one for you then.Off you go!It looks like Prince Alex wanted to leave a long time ago.Hahaha!"Sophia banters while looking at Alexa and Prince Alexander back and forth.


    They bid their goodbyes to Sophia and Chrissy, and they were about the leave when Alexa thought of something, and she suddenly stopped in her track.Prince Alexander stopped as well and looked at her curiously."Everything alright?"


    "Give me second, alright?!I just needed to talk to Ria and Logan for a minute."She then pulled Logan and Ria to the side to speak to them in private.


    "Hey, guys!I have a favor to ask the both of you.Would you help me?Please!"Alexa put her to palms together as if she''s praying.


    Ria looked at Logan while Logan did the same thing.Both were asking each other a question with their eyes.Alexa waited anxiously to the couple to reply...-So?What is it?Would you two help me?"


    Logan and Ria nodded at the same time and waited for her request.


    "Could both of you scram...-I want to have some time alone with Prince Alexander.You know...!Just us, no bodyguards following us, I want us to spend time being like a normal people.Like I used to do back when I used to live here.Do you understand what I mean?"She begged the two with the saddest eyes she could conjure to make the feel sorry.


    "I''m sorry, Ms. Grant!Unfortunately, we cannot do that.We must protect you at all time, and we cannot take the chance.You never know, people around here could get a wild idea when they see both of you walking around like normal people.It won''t do at all!"Logan declined sternly.


    "How about this, we still have Prince Alexander''s bodyguard, they could follow us wherever we go.While you two could go and visit your family.What do you think?"Alexa was trying her best to get rid of them and even bribing them with meeting Ria''s family.


    Ria''s eyes suddenly brightened with the thought of being able to go home and discuss their wedding.She tugged Logan''s sleeve and then whispered."It''s not a bad idea, she still has bodyguards with her, and we could go meet with my family and yours."She reasoned with Logan.


    Logan was not having any of it.Alexa is his responsibility, and if anything happens to her under his care, he could never forgive himself."I''m sorry!As much as I love to be able to finally discuss our wedding while we are here in the Philippines.I must attend to and so are you, Ria Flora!"Logan said a little louder than his normal voice.


    Alexa was at lost of what to do and the truth of the matter, she only wanted to give the two a break and let them start preparing for their wedding.Suddenly, something hit her, and she moved away so she could make a call to her brother Daniel.


    A minute later, she came back and handed over the phone to Logan. "He wants to speak with you."Then winked at Ria who''s about to burst into tears when Logan scolded her about their duty.


    "Hello!Yes!Alright!I understand Mr. Grant.Thank you!On behalf of myself and Ria, we thank you and Miss Grant for your kindness.Appreciate it wholeheartedly.Goodbye Sir, we will go ahead and leave from here then."Logan hand the phone back to Alexa, he then bows to her and grabs Ria''s hand."Let''s go!Let''s meet your family and arrange a wedding.Hahaha!"The couple waves their goodbyes to Alexa as they left happily.


    Prince Alexander eyes widen when he saw Ria and Logan leaving and Alexa grinning from ear to ear.He went closer to her and put her arms on her shoulder, before asking."What''s going on?Where are they going?"Eyes full of curiosity.


    Alexa looked at Prince Alexander''s handsome face, then smile." I got rid of them so that I could spend a night with you.What do you think?"She then kissed him lightly on his lips before putting her arms around his waist and started walking towards the door, with the broadest smile plastered on her face.


    Prince Alexander was dumbfounded and unable to utter a word; he let Alexa guide him towards the door absentmindedly.But, with a bright smile plastered on his face like a star shining from above...


    In his mind, many thoughts were running around...- They will finally going to spend the night together... ''hmmm?''

 Chapter 146 I Want to Eat You Whole

    Prince Alex was over the moon. In his mind, he thought that they would finally have the chance to be together. For the last five years, all he could think about was Alexa and her sweet lips. How many nights was it that he would wake up in the middle of the night only to find that his briefs were soaked with his liquid after having a wet dream. [Lol]


    "What''s with the smile?" Alexa asked curiously while they were walking towards the vehicle.


    "Nothing, I just thought of something."


    "It doesn''t look like it''s nothing, come on spit it out. Are you thinking about what we''re going to be doing tonight?" Alexa knew he was; she just had to enjoy teasing him and asked innocently.


    "What if I am? Hmmm, I could think of many things that we could do tonight. One of them is this..." He turned her around and pushed her softly, so her back was leaning on the car and facing him. He then kissed her hungrily right in front of his bodyguard, who quickly looked down at the ground, embarrassed by their actions.


    "Lex! Baby stop, you''re embarrassing him." She pointed her puckered lips towards the bodyguards who were now unable to move and were rooted to the ground.


    "Hmmm, I can''t help it that you look so appetizing, and I want to eat you whole."


    Alexa quickly entered the vehicle, embarrassed by Prince Alex''s words. She then pulled him inside the car before they upset the bodyguards more than they already were. Alexa could tell from the guards faces that were turning scarlet red by the minute as they listened to their bosses'' conversation that made their minds move in turmoil.


    Once they were safely inside the vehicle, the bodyguard and driver quickly closed the door and ran towards their various sides. They both sat down, and the driver started the car. However, that was all that could be done since he did not know where they were supposed to be going.


    Alexa and Prince Alex were busy playing footsie and had not realized that they had not moved from where they were. Once they realized what was happening, they looked at each other then started laughing out loud.


    They finally realized that the bodyguards had no idea where they were they supposed to go, therefore they just sat there and waited for their instructions.


    "So! Where are we going?" Prince Alex asked since he had no idea either. He would go to the ends of the earth, as long as Alexa was with him.


    Alexa thought for a minute before she responded. "How about we go back to the hotel first, and relax ¡ª just the two of us. Everyone is out doing their thing, so we have the Penthouse to ourselves. She suggested mischievously while caressing his thigh as she spoke. Unbeknownst to her, she was awakening the sleeping dragon that Prince Alexander was hiding.


    "Back to the hotel!" Prince Alex barked his orders to the driver excitedly but sternly. His dimples were indented heavily from the way he was grinning from ear to ear. ''All by ourselves, hmmm, that sounds good to me.'' He thought while looking at Alexa hungrily.


    Alexa thought that he was so adorable from the way he was acting like a teenager going out on a first date. When she suggested going back to the hotel, she was thinking of just relaxing and talking, enjoying each other company until dinner time. Unknown to her that Prince Alex was thinking of something else...


    The couple made it back to the safety of Prince Alex''s room without hindrance. They agreed to stay at Prince Alex''s place to have more privacy. Prince Alex happily agreed while thinking of all the things he could do in private with Alexa.


    No sooner than they entered the room, Prince Alex pulled Alexa to him and kissed her with urgency. Alexa, who was inexperienced in terms of the relationship between a man and a woman, was insanely shocked. They had kissed in the past, but not like this. Prince Alex was all over her and about to eat her whole.


    "Lex... Alexander, we need to slow down, we''re going too fast." Alexa pushed him away from her and escaped from his embrace. Giving Prince Alex a choice, he did not want to slow down nor stop what they were doing. But, he was getting heated by the moment, and he might not be able to stop if she has not than that. Hence, he let her go and went towards the bar to get something cold to drink.


    Alexa sat down on the couch, shaking. She was also getting heated, and if he had not stopped her from what then", they might have already ended up in the bedroom. "Phew!" She let out a sigh of relief.


    "What do you want to drink?" Prince Alex asked, acting like everything was fine, like what they had just done was nothing to him. ''Yea! Right!'' What he felt at the moment was torture, and he was in pain down below. Every time he touched Alexa, he was in heaven and hell.


    However, he wanted to show Alexa that he had respect for her and would not do anything she did not want him to do. Unless...-- She initiated it, and if she did, there was no saying what he would do...


    "Whatever you''re having, I will have the same thing," Alexa replied while looking elsewhere but him. She was unable to look at Prince Alex for the same reason as him. Every time he touched her, she set his soul on fire, and she''s afraid that if she doesn''t put a distance, they might do something she would regret later.


    She had promised herself that she would save her virginity for her first night with her husband. She wanted to stay pure until the day they became one and not until then. However, she was having a hard time at that moment, and she was unsure if she could hold off...


    Prince Alex came with a glass of Martini and handed it over to Alexa. While handing the drinks, his finger brushed Alexa''s, and they were electrified with only a little touch. Both were on the verge of losing their sanity.


    Prince Alex sat as far away as he could from Alexa, which had made her feel uncomfortable and unsure of what to do and think of at the same time. She continued holding the Martini and was just playing with the drink by twirling it around without taking a sip, while Prince Alex drank a lot in one gulp.


    Prince Alex saw that Alexa was not drinking the Martini and also wasn''t talking either. He began to worry and moved a little closer... inching a little closer... a little closer... Once he was close enough, he slowly took the drink from her hand. Instead of putting it down at the coffee table, he gulped the Martini before...

 Chapter 147 Lets Try And Make A Twin

    "Sweetheart! I think we better go to your room and see if Daniel and Andrea were back already. It''s not a good idea for us to be alone like this...--


    "You understand what I mean, right?" Prince Alex touched Alexa''s face gently, his eyes full of love coming from the bottom of his heart.


    Alexa looked up with tears forming in her eyes, and she was ashamed of her actions just now. "I''m sorry! I thought I was ready, but....--"


    "Shush!...--" Prince Alex put his finger over Alexa''s lips, stopping her from continuing what she was about to say. Words were not needed between them.


    He knew how she felt about him because he felt the same way. As she was not ready yet, he wanted to wait until she was, and however long it took. He wanted to give his all to her in as much as he wanted them to go all the way already.


    He would patiently wait for the love of his life. That was how much he loved and respected her ¡ª the future Queen of Stonasia.


    ===


    Meanwhile, at The Go mansion.


    Ann was getting ready but was unable to decide what she should wear for the night. She had changed a thousand times already but was still unsure if the dress looked good or not.


    "Honey, what do you think of this dress?" Ann had chosen a simple summer dress to wear for dinner. However, she always wanted to know what her husband''s opinion of most of her dress choice was.


    Therefore, after she finished dressing, she stood right in front of Jeff, asking for his opinion for the thousandth time.


    Jeff, who was halfway seating and halfway laying in bed, had a wide grin on his face before responding to his wife''s question.


    "Sweetheart, you could go out there wearing a rag over your body and still be the most beautiful woman in the world in my eyes.


    If you ask me, I would instead you stay butt naked and stay here with me in bed and forget the dinner." Jeff playfully told his wife who grabbed the next thing she could put her hands on and threw at him in return.


    "You are one horny husband! Do you know that?! We just finished one round, and here you are talking about me staying butt naked and staying here instead of greeting our guests.


    You keep it up, and we might end up with another set of twins by next year." Ann bantered.


    "Hmm, that''s not a bad idea. Why don''t we try again and see if we could make another twin by next year?" He then quickly grabbed Ann and pulled her back into the bed and started kissing her sensually.


    The couple was late to greet their guest eventually (no thanks to horny Jeff), and almost everyone had arrived already before they came down from their bedroom from finishing and working hard to make another set of twins.


    The twins Ava and Jeffrey who were almost four years old, saw their parents descending from the stairs and tried to outrun each other.


    "Mommy, Daddy! Why are you late? We had been back long... a long time ago already. It was this long..." Jeffrey spread his arms wide open to show his parents how long it was.


    "Yea! It was...- was- that long." Ava pointed at her brother''s arms still spread out.


    Ann bent down to her daughter''s level and kissed her chubby cheeks and then turned to Jeffrey and tried to do the same. But, Jeffrey was quick to away.


    "Mommy...! I''m a big boy already! Please, don''t!" He exclaimed as he backed away from Ann''s kiss.


    Ann was disheartened when little Jeffrey backed away like she has some disease. One of her eyebrows raised and she was ready to scold her son, but Jeff was quick to pick-up his son up and whispered something into his ears...-


    Little Jeffrey asked his father to put him down and quickly went to his mother. He went and hugged Ann''s legs, and with a gloomy eye, he looked up to his mother.


    "Sorry, mommy!" He then turned his cheeks, inviting Ann to kiss.


    Grandmother Tan, Grandfather Go were watching the scene from inside the parlor and thought he was so cute and began to laugh out loud.


    "I don''t know what Jeff had said, but he was sure to change his mind quickly. Hahaha!" Grandpa Go was telling Grandma Tan.


    "I know. He is such a brilliant boy. He has always done that to me when he knows he would get scolded. Hahaha!"


    Ann couldn''t keep herself mad after that stunt, and she quickly bent down once again. She embraced her son tightly before kissing both of his cheeks then smack his butt. ''That''s for pushing me away." Ann acted all mad with a sly smile on her face.


    Jeff saw that Prince Alex had arrived. He then picked up his Junior and put him on his shoulder and walked towards the main door to greet the new arrivals.


    "Welcome! Your Highness, Prince Alexander...- Come, come! You arrived just in time. Thank you for coming!" He extended his hands to Prince Alex for a handshake.


    Prince Alex let go of Alexa''s hand temporarily to accept Jeff''s handshake.


    "Thank you! I appreciate you for inviting us to your home. By the way, do you remember Alexa? I''m sure your wife does if you don''t." Prince Alex quickly introduced Alexa to Jeff.


    Unknown to Prince Alexander that Alexa is one of Jeff''s cousin-in-law.


    Little Jeffrey, who was sitting on his father''s shoulder, was tagging his father''s hair. He wanted to be put down for whatever reason.


    "Later, son! Let''s bring our guest to the parlor first, alright!"


    "No, Daddy! I want down! Now!" Little Jeffrey was adamant about being let down, and he''s about ready to cry.


    "Alright! Give me a second, God! Children, when they want something, you could never win. Hahaha!" Jeff jokingly told Prince Alex and Alexa, who was quietly staring at the little boy.


    Once Jeff let little Jeffrey down, he quickly went to Alexa and embraced her long legs. He then looked at Alexa with admiration...-


    Alexa was startled and unable to move. She wasn''t sure what she should do. She looked at Prince Alex, and then to Jeff, asking for help.


    The two men only raised their hand, informing her, they don''t know either.


    "Now, What?" She mumbled.


    Ann saw what''s going on, and she quickly rushed towards Alexa and her son, with little Ava right by her side.


    "Alexa! Glad you here...- What''s going on here?" She then tried to pry away her son from Alexa''s legs. However, they were in for a shock when little Jeffrey started screaming from the top of his lungs.


    "NO!!!! MINE!!!!" And kept on holding on at Alexa''s legs like it was a matter of life and death...

 Chapter 148 Shes Mine! All Mine!

    Prince Alexander was giving little Jeffrey a murderous look, and Alexa secretly saw it without him noticing.


    She nudged him a little and gave him a sweet smile, then whispered. "He''s a child, why are you getting jealous? Give him a break, and I can''t help it. I''m beautiful." She teased.


    That put a smile on Prince Alexander''s face and was able to watch how Ann handled her son''s tantrum quietly.


    "Yep-yep, you better stop this nonsense right this minute. What are you screaming that she''s yours, can''t you see that she has someone with her? Look...!" She pointed at Prince Alexander for little Jeffrey to see clearly.


    Little Jeffrey looked at Prince Alexander''s direction with a dagger shooting out of his eyes.


    Prince Alexander decided to play along with little Jeffrey and stuck out his tongue before he mumbles for the little boy to hear.


    "She''s mine! All mine!" Then put his arms around Alexa''s shoulder and pulled her towards him.


    "Hahaha! Hahaha! Hahaha! Everyone was laughing out loud.


    Everyone who''s at the parlor heard little Jeffrey screamed and they went out to see what''s going on.


    They arrive on time to see Prince Alexander sticking out his tongue and mumbling to little Jeffrey, teasing him and playing with him return.


    "Why don''t we all go to the parlor before we have a blood bath in here." Jeff banters.


    ===


    Prince Alexander and Alexa were introduced to Grandfather Go and Grandmother Tan. Ethan and Eva knew both of them already and did not need to be introduced. Sophia, Chrissy, and Albert Tan have not arrived yet. Therefore, they sat and chatted while they were waiting for them to arrive.


    Suddenly Alexa''s phone buzzed inside her handbag. She checked who''s calling and saw that it was Daniel on the other line. She excused herself and found a secluded place to answer the call.


    "Where are you?" Was the first word Alexa heard from Daniel. No hi! No hoe...


    "Well, hello to you too! I''m over at Ann''s home having dinner with the family."


    "Who''s with you?" It was a stupid question, but Daniel asked anyway.


    "Who else would it be?! Of course, you know who?" She playfully informed him.


    "Give me the address, will be there the soonest?!" Daniel asked and ordered Alexa, who''s contemplating if she should let him come. However, they know him already, so she decided to give him the address.


    "I''ll see you in a little bit." He then hangs up without waiting for Alexa''s response.


    ''I swear, you are an arrogant jerk sometimes. If you weren''t older than me, I would bite the shit out of you.'' She thought to herself while walking back to the parlor smiling brightly.


    ===


    True to his words, Ten minutes later. Daniel arrived with Andrea looking all immaculately handsome and elegant. They were introduced to the elders, just like Prince Alexander and Alexa.


    When Grandfather Go heard his name, he knew right away that he''s the son of the President of the United States of America. Grandfather Go was in heaven for he likes to speak of politics.


    No sooner than the introduction was over, he pulled Daniel to the side and asked him to play chess with him while they were waiting for the rest of the family.


    Jeff, Ethan, and Prince Alexander were busy talking about business. Therefore, the girls decided to talk about the fashion show and girls stuff while they were waiting.


    While Ava was satisfied to seat next to her mother and be around beautiful women, Jeffrey to the opportunity to sit on Alexa''s lap and kept on staring at her, he was so enchanted with his Aunt that Alexa was having fun playing with his chubby cheeks once in a while.


    Sophia and Albert Tan arrived in time for the kitchen help to announced that the dinner is ready.


    However, they realized that Chrissy was not with Sophia. Therefore, Alexa asked her Aunt.


    "Aunty, Sophia...- My mother did not go with you? I thought she would be going with you; that''s why I did not bother checking before I left the hotel." Alexa worriedly asked.


    "What do you mean she''s not here yet? She left my office and told me that she''s going back to the hotel to changes and would go with you." Sophia replied with concern on her face.


    Andrea, who has no idea what''s going on, has her mouth wide open as she listens to the conversation between Sophia and Alexa.


    ''What, mother? Why is she calling CEO Wen, Aunty? What''s going on here?'' She''s thinking while she''s listening to the conversation. Suddenly she remembers something.


    "Are you guys talking about Ms. Garcia?" Andrea interjected.


    Sophia and Alexa turned at the same and time and looked at Andre And replied simultaneously."Yes!!!"


    "If you''re looking for her, I think her husband came, and she''s probably spending some times with him," Andrea said calmly.


    "WHAT?!!!" Sophia and Alexa exclaimed,


    Eva and Ann looked at each other with concern showing in their eyes. They''re worried about Chrissy''s well being...


    "What''s going on?" Jeff asked as he went to sit down next to his wife while lifting his daughter Ava to sit on his lap.


    "We have a bad feeling about this, Aunt Chrissy is with her fake husband right now, and we don''t know she''s alright," Ann, whispered to her husband ear. She doesn''t want her mother and cousin to hear what she just said.


    Unfortunately, Sophia and Alexa have the same warning, and both were worried to death for Chrissy...


    Alexa lifted little Jeffrey from her lap and handed him over to Sophia, before getting up to see her older brother. She needed Daniel''s help but to do that. She would need to tell him everything first.


    "Excuse me, grandpa Go! May I borrow Daniel for a moment, please! It''s urgent, and I must speak with him right now...!" Alexa asked almost in tears.


    Grandfather Go saw how worried Alexa was and did not hesitate for a moment. "Go! Go, and take him. Unless there''s something I could help as well, then why not tell us."


    Alexa only shook her head and turned around, hoping that her brother would follow... Tears threatening to fall from her beautiful eyes.

 Chapter 149 Dr. Garcia

    Daniel quickly got up and followed Alexa outside the parlor into the garden. When he caught up with her, he was devastated to see her beautiful face full of tears. He quickly pulled her into his embrace and gave her a brotherly love.


    "Oh, Daniel... What should I do if anything happens to my mother? " Alexa cried on Daniel''s shoulder while mumbling about her mother, but he was at a loss of what she was talking about?


    "Alexa, baby girl... What are you talking about...? What is it about your mother? Did she not pass away when you were still a baby? I remember our father telling me about her a little."


    "That''s what he made us believe; that she was dead, and all this time she was alive and had been with us for the last five years." Alexa now was inconsolable and continued sobbing.


    "Whoa! Back up! I''m at a loss here, you are not making any sense, and I don''t know how I can help you if you don''t give me the full details." Daniel was getting agitated and frustrated by the minute.


    "Come! Let''s sit down first, and then you can tell me everything so we can be in the boat here." He guided Alexa to one of the lawn chairs and sat her down gently. He then took the opposite chair to Alexa and gave her his full attention.


    "Ok! Now, tell me from the beginning, and we will start from there. Don''t leave anything out; this way, we can properly find a solution." Daniel said it as politically as he could.


    Alexa took a quick breather and began telling Daniel everything that had transpired. Up to Dr. Garcia suppressing Chrissy''s memory for selfish reasons and keep her from leaving him.


    "So! Because of that, I''m worried that he might have done something to her once again. She probably will forget who she is and who I am to her. This is crazy and... I''m going crazy!" Alexa exclaimed.


    Daniel was speechless and unable to utter any comforting words to his sister. He was dumbfounded that he only stared at Alexa blankly. Suddenly, Daniel thought of something. President Grant! He could help them figure something out.


    "Alexa, maybe we should call our father and let him know what is going on. What do you think?"


    When Alexa heard President Grant mentioned, her eyes brightly shined, and she smiled at her brother. "You''re right! We can contact dad and let him know about my mom. But, what if he decides to come in person...? That will be a problem with First Lady Dianne if she finds out.


    "No, no! We can''t let him know yet. Let''s figure something out first. Only if we cannot handle it ourselves, then we would ask dad for help. Do you agree?"


    Daniel did not want to, but he had no choice as he knew the kind of person his mother was. Alexa did have a point about his mother. The First Lady was one cunning Lady, and he was afraid that she might do something... to harm Alexa and her mother in return.


    ===


    Prince Alexander realized that Alexa was not in the parlor any longer; hence, he began searching for her. He was shocked when he arrived and heard the siblings conversation. He did not know if he should announce his presence or back away and go back to the parlor as if nothing happened.


    He was still contemplating what he was going to do when Daniel happened to look up and saw him standing there. The two locked eyes and both only stared without saying anything to Alexa.


    Prince Alex decided to go ahead and let Alexa know about his presence. This way, he could try and help her with her dilemma. *Cough, cough* He slowly made his way to where the siblings were seated.


    "There you are! I have been looking for you all over the place, and you''re only seating here admiring the view. Hahahaha!" He tried to play coy, with the hope that she would believe his acting.


    Alexa was not stupid. She knew what he was trying to do. She played along and put on a sweet smile before responding. "I''m sorry! Why don''t you join us? It''s a little stuffy in there, and we decided to get a breath of fresh air."


    Prince Alex sat next to Alexa and took her hands and faced her towards him. "Sweetheart, remember this always, no matter what problem you''re having... I''m here. Alright?"


    Alexa couldn''t say anything in return for her older brother was right there looking at them. She only looked at Prince Alexander with her doe-like eyes and began sobbing once more.


    *Huh, huh, huh* "What should I do? I''m afraid something might have happened to her." She wanted to embrace him and receive comfort, but Daniel was right there in front of them, making them uncomfortable.


    Luckily for them, Andrea decided to show up and drag Daniel out of the way for the two to be able to comfort each other.


    "Sweet-bun, why don''t you help me with something..." She then pulled him up from where he was sitting and dragged him out of there to give the two privacy.


    "Thank you for coming sweetie-pie. I was trying to figure out how to get out of there without being obvious. You came at the right time,- I love you!"


    He gave Andrea a thank you kiss before putting his arm around her shoulders to guide her toward the parlor.


    Sophia was on the way out to the garden and ran into the couple. "Hi! By any chance, did you guys see Alexa? I have something to tell her and I can''t seem to find her and Prince Alexander."


    "They''re in the garden at the moment. Is it something to do with her mother?" Daniel asked, calmly.


    "What, mother? I keep hearing mother ever since we got here. Can someone please tell me what the hell is going on?" Andrea''s eyes were bulging out of the socket, and curiosity was killing her. She looked at Daniel, then to Sophia, looking for the answers.


    Daniel pulled her closer and then whispered. "I''ll tell you later, alright? Let us go inside and let President Wen go to find Alexa. Come on...-" Daniel, pulled her to the side to let Sophia go by.


    "After you!" Daniel paved the way for Sophia and let her pass.


    "Thank you!" Sophia said and continued towards the garden. When she arrived at the nursery, Alexa and Prince Alex were already preparing to go back inside the house.


    "Alexa, Alexa, I received a call from your mother. She''s on the way here with Dr. Garcia, and she wanted me to warn you ahead of time." Sophia excitedly informed her as she was walking towards them.


    "Thank God! He has not done anything to her. I was afraid that he might have given her a shot of that serum, and she would lose her memory again. Well, the good thing is that Dr. Garcia has no idea that her memory has returned. Therefore, when they arrive, try to act the usual. Alright? Come on, let''s get back inside. She should be here at any moment."


    Alexa''s face turned bright after hearing what Sophia said. She happily hooked her arm with Prince Alex''s arm. "Let''s go! They might arrive at any minute, and we should warn everyone ahead of time."


    "I already did, when I couldn''t find you earlier, I took it upon myself to inform everyone, so they will know what to do in case they arrive while I''m looking for you. I hope you don''t mind?"


    Alexa only smiled at her Aunty while they continued walking towards the house.


    Sophia was right, not long after they made it back inside the house...- The butler announced that Dr. Garcia and his wife have arrived...

 Chapter 151 Kiss Me! sLike This?!s

    Dr. Garcia was in the hot spot at the moment. Everyone''s attention was on him, waiting for his reply. He doesn''t want CEO Go to have a wrong impression of him thinking he''s unreasonable. Therefore, he put on the sweetest smile he could conjure, then looked at Chrissy.


    "Dear, if you had promised Ms. Grant, then you should keep your promise. I would go back to the hotel first and wait for you then." He then gave her a peck on her lips before saying his goodbye to everyone.


    Once he was out of earshot, "Whoa! That was a close one...!" Alexa said as she went to embrace her mother.


    "Alright! Let''s all go back inside and have a meeting. This is a critical matter and needed everyone''s input." Sophia announces as she turned to go back inside the Parlor.


    Albert Tan and Grandfather Go was already having a heated conversation in regards to the situation. What Dr. Garcia has done was inexcusable. No matter how much a person loves someone, he should not do that. By suppressing Chrissy''s memory, not only she lost her identity, but Alexa also had lost her mother. And he needed to pay for that...


    The meeting started, and everyone has something to say. After a couple of hours, Grandfather Go and Grandmother Tan excused themselves for it''s getting late. Soon everyone dispersed and got ready to leave. However, there''s still Chrissy''s issue...- Where is she going to stay without Dr. Garcia finding out that she''s only trying to avoid him.


    Ann and Jeff had discussed that it''s better if they stay at Mega Worl Resort for the time being. It''s in an Island where it would be hard to access. Since that''s where they plan to have the fashion show anyway, they would have a valid reason for Chrissy to stay there.


    Everyone agreed that it was a good idea and placeable. Dr. Garcia would not think anything wrong with Chrissy staying on the Island. At the same time, they could make it restricted access for the general public and use it as an excuse in case Dr. Garcia would want to stay there too.


    All was set, they would move to the Mega World Resort first thing in the morning. Meanwhile, Chrissy and Alexa would stay with Sophia for the night. That did not bode well with Prince Alexander. He wanted to be with her, and if she goes with Sophia, it means he would be going back to the hotel alone.


    Alexa saw Prince Alexander''s face, and she knew how he''s feeling at the moment. She too wanted to spend as much time as she could with him before he goes back to Stonasia. Therefore, everyone was shocked when Alexa itself asked.


    "Aunty, could Prince Alexander stay with us too?"


    Daniel''s brows raised when he heard what Alexa just asked. He was about to say something, but Andrea was quick to pinch him. "Let her be! Think about how you feel when your away from me?" She whispered sweetly in his ear, then kissed it lightly.


    Daniel was unable to utter a word after that... All he could think was the kiss that he just received from his fiancee and what he could do to her once they get back to the hotel.


    Eva whispered something to Ann and in turn, pulled Jeff to tell him something. "Sweetheart, why don''t you invite all of them to stay here. We have plenty of guestrooms."


    Jeff has no choice but to follow the wife order. "Ahem! Everyone...! Why don''t all of you stay the night instead. We have plenty of guestrooms, and we could all go to the Resort tomorrow."


    The way Jeff said it...- was more like an order. He would not take no for an answer. He''s afraid of the consequences that could affect his nightlife; If Ann doesn''t get her way...


    Chrissy wanted to spend time with Alexa, but she wanted to talk to Sophia more. Therefore, she decided to pass at the offer and went with Sophia and Albert. She was leaving Alexa, Daniel, Andrea and Prince Alexander to stay at Jeff and Ann''s mansion.


    Once it was decided, the mansion was busy arranging all the bodyguards and secret service. Luckily Ria and Logan were not with them. Therefore they only need to house Lucas and Daniels secret service in one room. And Prince Alexander''s bodyguards in another room.


    Once all was set, everyone has been given their assigned room. Jeff and Ann went up to their bedroom worn out from the event of the night... Jeff''s evening plan of trying to make another twin flew out the window, as soon as they enter their room... Both were knocked out once their body hit the bed...


    Ethan was not happy that he''s the only one leaving. He tried as hard as he could to stay with his girlfriend, but Eva doesn''t think it''s proper to let him stay when there are Alexa and Prince Alexander watching them. Ethan has no choice but to go home, sulking.


    Daniel was smart enough to coax Andrea to share the room. He used the excuse that she made a promise to let Prince Alexander stay the night with them. Andrea has no reason and led him to the room assigned to her while winking to Alexa as they left.


    Once everyone left, there were only Prince Alexander, and Alexa left in the parlor. Both were feeling intense and unable to make a move. The clock was ticking, and the room was getting humid by the minute. Alexa was getting nervous, and Prince Alexander was getting anxious...-


    Droplets of sweat started to roll down Prince Alexander''s handsome face when the air condition was in full blast. The heat inside his body was emitting, and Alexa could sense it, and it''s making her much more nervous by the minute.


    In her mind, she thinks while unable to look at Prince Alexander straight. "Aren''t you going to make the first move? You are the man, come...-on! Kiss me already!" Unknown to her that she had said it out loud.


    Therefore, when Alexa suddenly made a move and was preparing to get up... Prince Alexander quickly reached out to her and locked their lips...


    "Like this?!"


    "Hmmm, no! Like This!!!"

 Chapter 152 Yes! Like That!

    Alexa was only startled, but not surprised by Prince Alex''s move. She had been waiting for him to make a move, and he finally did. Unknown to her, he heard every word that she was thinking while she was thinking it out loud.


    That was all the encouragement he needed, and he went for it when he saw that she was about to get up and leave.


    "I''ve missed you so much, and your kisses are all I have ever dreamed of and ever wanted." He kissed her hungrily as if his life depended on it.


    Alexa felt like the air in her body had been sucked away from the way Prince Alex was kissing her. While their lips were locked, he put his tongue inside her mouth, tasting her sweetness, kissing her deep and hard, sucking the air out of her lungs.


    The two were heated and about ready to get down to business, when...- "Ahem! Ahem!" It was Daniel and Andrea wearing only robes and hair all tousled. Daniel was not shooting daggers this time, but instead, he was grinning from ear to ear.


    "I think you guys need a chaperon or should I say, need to be separated for the meantime." Daniel teased Alexa and Prince Alex, whose faces were all red from embarrassment.


    "No need, we are about to turn in ourselves anyway. We were saying goodnight to each other." Prince Alex said while scratching his head like a schoolboy.


    "Yeah! We were saying goodnight, nothing else!" Alexa chimed in but was unable to look at her brother straight in his face. Instead, she was looking at Andrea, who was trying hard not to laugh at them.


    Alexa moved away from Prince Alex and quickly ran out while speaking on top of her voice but in embarrassment: " Goodnight!"


    ===


    "We will follow you guys once we clear out some of our appointments. We could also use some time away from business right now. Ever since I came back into showbiz, I have not had a break." Ann was telling Alexa while they were having breakfast.


    "Oh, I didn''t know you are in show business." Alexa was surprised. She thought to herself as he felt that Ann did not need to work at all. She has the richest man in the whole country as her husband, why would she continue with showbiz?


    "It''s a long story, and we don''t have the time for that right now. I will tell you another time. For the meantime, I want you to focus on your modeling career. This would help you a lot when you start with the competition. Don''t worry; we will back you up, 1000 percent. Hahaha!" Ann happily informed Alexa while she was holding her cousin''s hands.


    "Thank you! You know how much it means to me. It''s the only dream I have left that''s not yet fulfilled. Once I become a beauty queen. Then I''m done...!" Alexa announced to everyone at the table.


    Prince Alex squeezed her hand to acknowledge and to tell her that he''s supporting her one hundred percent. "Anything you want me to do to help you win, just say so, and it''s done!" He proudly told her.


    Alexa smacked his hands. "What you mean anything to help me win. As much as I want your help, I don''t want it that way. I will win on my own and would stand proud when it happens. Just you wait and see!"


    "I''m sure you will, honey! I''m just saying that if you do...- only if you do need my help, I''m here!" He then lifted her hands and kissed it soundly.


    Jeff came in with Little Jeffrey just in time as Prince Alex was kissing Alexa''s hands and it did not bode well on the little boy. He quickly released his father''s hold on him and sped like a lightning bolt towards his Aunty Alexa...-


    "No!!! She''s mine!!! Don''t touch her!" He quickly pushed the Prince''s face away from Alexa''s hands, which shocked Prince Alex in return and almost fell off his chair.


    Ann: "Yep-yep!!!"


    Jeff: "Jeffrey Jr.!!!"


    Shouted the couple at the same time. However, he acted like he didn''t hear his parents and squeezed himself in between the lovebirds and tried his might to seat on Alexa''s lap.


    Ava saw what her brother was doing and started giggling. She thought it was funny; therefore, she also went toward the couple and squeezed herself and asked Prince Alex to pick her up.


    Prince Alex thought she was so adorable and picked her up and put her on his lap. Little Ava loved it and put out her tongue to her twin brother." Bleh! He''s mine! Only mine! " While giggling.


    "Ohhhh, no! We got another one. We are in trouble now." Ann exclaimed with a big grin on her face.


    Jeff decided to let it go and went to sit down at the head of the table and began eating like it''s just another day in paradise. After putting a spoon full of food on his mouth, Jeff spoke.


    "Prince Alexander, Alexa...- Since both of you smite my two children... Why don''t you two adopt them and we can make another one." He said it with a straight face without batting an eye.


    "I think I''ll pass, and if we want a set of twins, we would also make our own." Prince Alex responded with a straight face as well.


    "Oh, Alright, then! However, if you ever change your mind, you know where to find me." Jeff said nonchalantly and continued eating.


    Ann, Eva, and Alexa had their mouths open while listening to Prince Alex, and Jeff talked about the children like they were speaking of some kind of goods.


    However, the two children did not like the idea of their father, giving them away. Both started crying while they were still holding onto Alexa and Prince Alex.


    "Mommy!!! Daddy is giving us away... Whaaaa." The twins said it simultaneously that made everyone at the table begin to laugh out loud...


    It was a beautiful day, and they had forgotten about Dr. Garcia for the moment. However, it did not last too long, for when Daniel came in he had a sad look on his face, and it seemed like he was ready to burst into tears...

 Chapter 153 She Could Die

    "Daniel, what''s wrong?" Alexa quickly lifted little Jeffrey and got up to meet her brother halfway.


    Everyone turned their attention to Daniel as he embraced his sister, sandwiching little Jeffrey in the middle. And he didn''t like it one bit, and he tries to push Daniel away as hard as his small hand could do.


    When Daniel wouldn''t budge, little Jeffrey grabs a hand full of his hair, " Mine!" He cries out.


    Jeff and Ann quickly got up, and both went to take their devilish son from Alexa to give her a chance to console her brother comfortably.


    "Come here, you little devil!" Jeff took his son away from Alexa''s embrace. The boy started making a scene and screaming from the top of his lungs. Jeff has no choice but to take him out of the dining room.


    Daniel straightened his hair first before calmly went and found a chair to sit down followed by Alexa. With sadness visible on his handsome face, he told everyone why he looked gloomy as he walked in the dining room.


    "My mother had collapsed and currently in ICU. The problem is that she has not wakened up yet and in a coma. They couldn''t give me much detail, and my father is with her now. So, I can''t ask him either. I will need to leave asap, and I only came to bid everyone goodbye." Daniel spoke with his voice, almost cracking and about to burst into tears.


    Alexa, who decided to sit next to Daniel, pushed her chair closer. "Ohhh, I''m sorry to hear that." She then embraced him once more to give him comfort.


    "Do you want me to go with you? How about Andrea? She would go with you, right? The fashion show would not be for another month. She could make her preparation over there as much as she could do here in the Philippines.." Alexa was doing her best to coax Daniel to take Andrea with him back to the States. He would need someone by his side, and as much as she wanted too, she''s not considered a family member to them yet...


    "I''m going! I just finished speaking with M.C., and he has no issue of me doing my preparation back in the States. We only need to back to the hotel and get our things, and we would be leaving asap." Andrea informs everyone as she came in.


    "Good! That''s good! As I said, I could join you too, but I don''t think it''s a good idea for there''s going to be a lot of reporters there. So, I''ll wait for you guys to call me and let me know how things are?" Alexa''s said it with a trembling voice, and sadness was clouding her beautiful face. She then put her two palms in her face, and not a moment passed by and started sobbing uncontrollably.


    Prince Alexander''s heart was breaking, and he quickly got up from his chair and pulled Alexa into his embrace. "Shsss! Is not the end of the world, I''m sure someday they would be able to announce you as part of the family and if they do not... I will be announcing to the world that you''re my one and only. So, smile and make the whole world happy." He then kissed her temple as tender as he could.


    After hearing the word that Prince Alexander said for everyone to hear, Alexa felt a lot better and stopped sobbing. She then lifted her face and smiled sheepishly for everyone to see.


    Daniel and Andrea bid everyone goodbye and left soon after, leaving only Alexa and Prince Alexander to head to the Resort.


    Logan and Ria requested extended leave so that they could prepare for their wedding. Since they were not severely needed, Alexa agreed and informed them that she would take full responsibility if President Grant or Daniel questioned them.


    Since Daniel had left, and Logan and Ria were still gone. Alexa only had a few secret services left to protect her. Therefore, Prince Alexander called for a couple more bodyguards to attend to them. Everything was set, Prince Alexader and Alexa''s group head to the Resort without delay.


    Before heading to the Resort, Prince Alexander sent Pierre back to Stonasia to inform the King''s advisors about the Billion dollars deal for the Kingdom, and to let them know that he''s in the process of obtaining a wife soon...


    ===


    Meanwhile, Dr. Garcia was in turmoil. He''s concerned about Chrissy''s health. The last result of her examination was showing that the blood clot inside her brain was spreading and it could affect her severely.


    For the last 18 years, he was able to suppress it from growing. Only by injecting her with the serum he created to keep her memory sealed, would he be able to stop the blood clot from growing and spreading all over her brain.


    However, in the last five years, he saw it dramatically changed, and it worries him. If it continues, Chrissy could not only lose her memory; she could also die...


    Dr. Garcia was wrecking his brain, thinking of what he could do to stop it from happening. He was ashamed and felt remorse that he had to suppress her memory for many years. But, that''s his only option to keep her alive.


    There were many times that he wanted to tell her about her daughter in the Philippines. But, he hesitated, since she has no idea about her past life and it could also affect her thinking and might cost her life in return. Instead, he had done his best to support the unknown child.


    He continued sending monthly allowance to Grandmother Santos to ensure that the child would never go without. Unfortunately, the only mistake was, he never checked on them once. Thus, he never knew that Chrissy''s child had lived a life of poverty for all her eighteen years of life.


    "Ahhhh! What should I do now? I don''t have enough funding to create the formula she needed to shrink that blood clot, and I''m running out of time. God! Help me get funding for this serum I needed to create, I can''t let her die...!" Dr. Garcia sobs uncontrollably with the thought of losing the only woman he ever loved and devoted his life.

 Chapter 154 When Do I Become Your Princess?

    "Sorry, babe! I need to do this. If I don''t, I don''t know what would happen to you. I''m sorry! I''m so sorry!" Chrissy heard the voice saying over and over. Just when she was about to see who''s speaking, she was knocked out... She woke up with a bandage on her face and didn''t have a memory of who she is...


    ===


    Chrissy woke up, sweating from her dream. She wasn''t sure if it was a dream or it''s part of her memory. One thing she knows for sure; it was Dr. Garcia''s voice that she heard before everything went blank.


    She slowly got up and made her way to the bathroom to wash her face. For the last couple of days, everything becomes much more clear to her of what had happened back then. After carefully thinking it over, she realized that Dr. Garcia was not a bad person at all. Yes, he had suppressed her memory, but in return, he gave her nothing but support and love.


    Therefore, she decided to go ahead and confront him and let him know that she already has her memory back. She''s also willing to continue the fake marriage that they have. No, she''s going to tell him that she''s ready to marry him for real if that''s what he wanted.


    Chrissy took a quick shower and got ready. She wanted to return to the hotel first before going to the Resort. '' If everything works out, Dr. Garcia could also come with her.'' With that thought, she came out of her room with a big smile on her face, and that''s when Sophia runs into her in the hallway looking all happy.


    "Well, good morning, Chrissy! Must have a good rest, your shining brightly and walking with purpose." Sophia jokingly told her.


    "Yes! I sure did, and I have a piece of good news to tell you." She linked her arms to Sophia and walked side by side towards the dining room.


    "That''s good! I''m glad to hear that, are you planning on visiting Uncle James before going to the Resorts or..." Sophia looked at Chrissy, who has a blank look on her face. From the way she''s staring at her looking all at lost, she wonders if she still hasn''t remembered her parents.


    "Don''t tell me. You have not remembered your parents yet?" Sophia asked curiously.


    "No, it wasn''t that. I''m just thinking of how they would take it when they find out that I''m still alive and have a full-grown daughter in tow. How have they been, by the way?"


    "Why don''t we continue this at the dining table. I''m hungry and unable to think straight when I''m famished. Hahaha!" The two slowly made their way to the dining room while happily chatting about their college year in New York City.


    ===


    Sophia told Chrissy everything that had happened in their lives. Including the fall of the Wen Corporations to the hand of CEO Jeff Go. Which is not being run by his younger brother Ethan Wright. Chrissy''s father James Wen was still with the company as President of one of the subsidiaries and doing well.


    Chrissy''s mother took it hard when she supposedly passed away and had a heart attack. She died a year after her supposed death. Leaving her father James all alone in this world.


    The last Sophia heard, James was dating someone a lot younger than him and planning on marrying her and bringing her into the family. [That would be for another chapter]


    ===


    After breakfast, Chrissy bid her goodbye to the Tan family and left in a hurry to meet with Dr. Garcia, full of determination. She''s ready to start her new life with him along with her daughter Alexa. She doesn''t care about Alexa''s father since he''s already married and had forgotten about her.


    Unknown to Chrissy that Daniel was about to arrive in America and would tell the President everything... Including about her being alive...


    ===


    Alexa and Prince Alexander arrived at the Resort without delay. The whole place was breathtaking, as soon as they stepped out of the perry Alexa''s eyes were in awe for everywhere she lands her eyesight, it was magnificent. She couldn''t believe that she''s actually stepping foot at the very place where the historical wedding had happened five years ago.


    The Manager, along with other employees of the resort, was waiting for them at the entrance to welcome them when they arrived. They had prepared some garland made out of Sampaguita [national flower of the Philippines], and the smell was terrific.


    "Welcome! Ms. Grant, Your Highness Prince Alexander!" The manager personally put the garland on Alexa''s and Prince Alexander neck. He then made a 90-degree bow to pay respect to the couple.


    Prince Alexander was used to people bowing on him all the time. However, Alexa was a different matter. After the manager and the rest of the Employees made their bows, she also, in turn, did a 90-degree bend to thank them...


    Prince Alexander thought it was cute of her to do that. Then he thought of teasing her...- "Baby love, I hope you don''t do that when you become my princess, for is not necessary. They bow to you, but you don''t bow to them. You got it?"


    Alexa looked at Prince Alexander, still not believing what he said. With a doe eye, she turned and faced him with asking him. "So, when I become your princess, people would bow to me, and I don''t need to return the respect by bowing. What do I do then?" She asked innocently.


    "You only stand tall and proud, then nod to acknowledge. That''s all! When you become my princess, everyone in the Kingdom becomes beneath you. Therefore, you don''t bow to them." Prince Alexander proudly informs her of their custom.


    "Hmmm, I like that! So... When do I become your princess?" She asked seriously without blinking.


    Prince Alexander''s heart was beating so fast... it''s like 1000, miles per hour and he feels like he''s going to pass out. ''Is she serious or she''s joking?'' He thought while looking at Alexa trying to read her face.


    The manager and the employees of the resort were holding their breath, waiting for Prince Alexander''s reply... So as Alexa. [And probably all of you too!]


    Author''s Note:


    Later, when I get off work... Will finish the rest of this chapter. [lol]

 Chapter 155 Queen Of Mylife

    Everyone was holding their breaths, anticipating Prince Alex''s reply. However, they were all in dismay when they heard his response.


    Prince Alex cupped Alexa face before he replied. "Sweetheart, my princess, soon to be my Queen. There is nothing in this world; I want more than making you my princess now. However, I know you still have dreams that you want to fulfill, and I am not going to hinder you from accomplishing especially that one dream.


    "I will wait until you are crowned Miss Universe, Miss World, or Miss Earth. Before I make you the Queen of my life." He then gave her a resounding kiss right in front of everyone.


    Everyone cheered and began applauding the couple; they could not help but envy Alexa.


    The manager''s face was all red from embarrassment. Even though it was the couple who had kissed in front of them, he was the one ashamed for watching the couple kissing.


    "Apologies to everyone for making you all wait. Kindly take us to our room so we can start enjoying ourselves on this magnificent island." Prince Alex spoke with authority while standing proud like the Royal that he was.


    All the employees paved the way, while the resort manager began reciting the best things the resort could offer. He kept on talking while they were walking towards the villa where the couple would be housed.


    Once they reached the magnificent villa, overlooking a vast ocean, Alexa''s eyes widened and were in total awe with the view in front of her. She was not able to keep herself from exclaiming. "OMG! It''s soooo beautiful! I could stay here forever and never want to go anywhere else."


    Alexa was so excited that she kept leaping around like a little child who had just found a treasure chest full of candies. However, Prince Alexander loved every moment of it while looking at her angelic face shining brightly like the sun...


    "Sir! Ma''am, If there is nothing else, I would be going back to the marina. Please, Excuse me!" The manager bid his goodbyes and left while grinning from ear to ear.


    While he was walking back, he suddenly remembered Prince Alex, who had attended his big boss'' wedding five years ago. He had given him a hard time, and would not let him enter no matter what. At that point in time, he had come to find out that he''s s a Royalty and VIP...


    As soon as the resort manager left, Prince Alex made his move and pulled Alexa into his embrace and kissed her hard. "God! How I missed these lips...! I have been longing for this kiss since last night when we were interrupted." He mumbled in her mouth.


    Prince Alex was kissing her as if it was his last day on earth. Moreover, Alexa was returning it tenfold without a care in the world. She was ready no matter what the consequences were; she was willing to lower the flag of the Philippines and give away her ''national treasure.''


    She was burning with desire and could no longer think straight.


    However, Prince Alex had more sense and knew better. He would not jeopardize her dreams for one night with him.


    He wanted her in his life, not for one night. He slowly weaned Alexa from their kiss and whispered words of endearment instead.


    He knew better than just turning her off, she was currently hot and ready to give away everything, and if he stopped without reasoning first. They might end up with miscommunicating once again.


    "Alexa, sweetheart, my love, we need to take it very slowly, all right! You''re not thinking straight right now, due to your love for me and I''m the same way. However, guess what... Didn''t you tell me that you want our first night after you become my princess? So... What would it be? I''m game whatever you want, babe. That is how much I love you!" He then kissed her temple and embraced her tightly.


    When Alexa heard Prince Alex''s words, she felt like a bucket of ice-cold water was poured over her head and doused the fire within her.


    She looked up to Prince Alex with eyes full of love.


    "Thank you! For respecting our love and not taking advantage of my vulnerability. I love you with all of my heart!" She tipped-toe and kissed his temple as well, then the tip of his nose lightly smacked her lips to his.


    Prince Alex and Alexa decided that to be safe with themselves. It was better if they went for a stroll down the beach.


    They quickly changed their outfits to more comfortable ones and put on a pair of sandals and flip flops, a straw hat for Alexa and baseball cap for Prince Alexander.


    The couple looked like models from a GQ magazine no matter what they wore. Therefore, when the employees saw them walking down the beach. They could not help themselves from taking pictures of the two as they passed by.


    Unfortunately, that was a no-no. Lucas, who had been following them from afar, was quick to confiscate the cell phones and he deleted every picture taken. Before returning it to the various owners.


    The lovebirds were able to walk down the beach hand and hands without a care in the world. They knew that Lucas was right behind them, and if that was not enough...- Prince Alex''s bodyguards were not that far away either.


    It was a couple of hours later before Prince Alex, and Alexa went back to the villa looking all satisfied.


    They were hot and sweaty from walking and needed to take quick showers. At first, both were shy and unable to decide if they would use the same bedroom or separate ones.


    In the long run, each went to their separate bedrooms and took their showers. The couple now had an understanding with each other that they planned to enjoy their time together without any hanky panky.


    At least that''s what they promised each other... But, what would happen when the night time comes, and there''s only the two of them...? Would they be able to keep their promise...? Or would the one night finally happen...? [Smiling mischievously]

 Chapter 156 Forgive And Forge

    Chrissy arrives at the hotel all nervous. She not sure how is she to act in front of Dr. Garcia. She kept on racking her brain from Sophia''s home to the hotel. And her palms were all red already from wringing it while it''s sweaty from her anxiety.


    While inside the elevator, she keeps on thinking of how she''s going to bring up the subject that her memories had returned without upsetting Dr. Garcia in return. It''s still unknown to her the real reason that Dr. Garcia was suppressing her memory, and she doesn''t care anymore.


    What''s important now is starting a new life, forgive and forget. [easier said than done] She kept on looking at the number as the elevator went up to the floor where her room is located. Each time the elevator would make the sound *Ding* as the lift passes each level. She would get startled and get more anxious.


    Finally, the elevator arrives at her floor, and the door opens... She hesitated at; first, she''s not sure if she could go through with it. When the door of the elevator was about the close, and she still has not made a move. It suddenly opened again and... It was Dr. Garcia on the way down to have breakfast at the restaurant below.


    "Sweetie, you''ve arrived? Is everything alright? How are you feeling right now?" Dr. Garcia bombarded her with the questions as he embraces her and gives her a sweet kiss on her temple.


    Chrissy was still in a trance and was not paying attention to any of the words that came out of Dr. Garcia''s mouth. Her mind was in turmoil, and her head began to throb... Just as her pulse began palpitating faster than usual. "Ahhh! It hurts!!!" Was all that came out of her mouth before everything went blank, and she passed out in Dr. Garcia''s embrace.


    Dr. Garcia quickly lifted Chrissy and went back to the room. He laid her gently to the bed and dashed to get his medicine bag. He was like a mad man looking for Chrissy''s serum, syringe, and the elastic band. He was throwing things left and right onto the floor as he went through his medicine bag.


    Once he found what he was looking for, he quickly administered the serum to Chrissy. Once that was done, he went to the bathroom and wet a towel with cold water. He gently wiped Chrissy''s face with the wet cloth, and once done, he went back to the bathroom to rinsed it before coming back and putting it on Chrissy''s head to cool her brain.


    Dr. Garcia was exhausted by the time he finished and slumped down to the edge of the bed next to Chrissy. Before he began sobbing uncontrollably... "Oh, God!!! Don''t tell me it''s getting worse now? What am I going to do?!!"


    Dr. Garcia stayed where his at for however long it was... When Chrissy opened her eyes, the first face she was his haggard-looking face. "Honey! Are you alright? Why do you like you just been to hell and came back?" Chrissy asked worriedly.


    When Dr. Garcia saw that Chrissy was awake, his face lit up, and he conjures a half-smile to make her feel at ease. "I''m fine! You had just scared me half to death, that''s all." He gave her a tender kiss on her lips before getting up to get his stethoscope.


    He checked her pulse, healthy. "Open your mouth! Ahhh!" He ordered Chrissy like a doctor he is.


    Chrissy comply and opened her mouth as wide as she could, "Ahhhh!"


    "Good! No abnormality." Dr. Garcia said in a professional matter as her doctor and not her lover.


    He then put his two fingers to open her eyes to see, while holding a mini flashlight on his other hands. "Good! Oh, I''m glad... Everything seems to be back to normal." Dr. Garcia let out a sighed of relief.


    "From now on, make sure that there''s someone with you always. By the way, how come you didn''t bring your assistant with you on this trip? It''s not safe with your health to be on your own. You know that?" Dr. Garcia was lecturing Chrissy, without realizing that she''s been staring at him all this time. Not knowing the flood of tears started streaming down her face.


    "Why are you so good to me? I don''t remember us being close before the accident. As far as I could remember, you never once give me a second glance when we accidentally meet. How''s that you end up becoming my husband?"


    Dr. Garcia was dumbfounded from what he just heard Chrissy blurt out. He was so stunned that he was unable to respond to Chrissy''s questions. He only sat there looking at her straight in her face blankly...


    Chrissy sat up, and Dr. Garcia helped her up still not answering her questions, and avoiding eye contact. Once she was in seating position, she took Dr. Garcia''s hands... "We need to talk, a serious talk. I already got my memory back, and I know who I am!"


    Dr. Garcia only looked at her, searching for something within her eyes. When he thought he found the answer, he then spoke.


    "I''m ready whenever you are!" Before releasing her hand and got up to move to the sofa to seat comfortably.


    Chrissy slowly got out of the bed and made her way to the sofa. Instead of seating next to Dr. Garcia, she sat across him so they would be face to face. Once she was situated, she took a breather first then looked him straight in his eye full of concern.


    "Do you want me to start from the beginning or from the time when you had your accident?" Dr. Garcia asked with the sound of his voice about to crack.


    "I don''t care, either way... As long as get a clear understanding of what had happened and why we are here now." Chrissy replied sadly.


    Dr. Garcia straightens his posture first, and then dust off imaginary dirt from his pants and sleeve. Took a breather, then began his story...


    ===


    Chrissy had found out that he had been fascinated with her for many years already. He had met her in one of her outings with Sophia at the club during college days. It was a brief introduction, and he had flown back home the next day.


    A couple of years later, when he attended a fashion show with a friend when he saw her once again. That time, he''s feeling grow from infatuation to love. He had fallen hard in-love with Chrissy only to find out that she was already living with a man. ''A married man.''


    From then on, he promised himself that he would wait for her and protect her at all cost. Thus, he has been her stalker since then until that one faithful day... [The rest of the story was already told]


    Chrissy''s face was flooded with tears by the time Dr. Garcia finished telling her the story. However, he did not mention the exact reason for suppressing her memory. She thought that he had done it because of his undying love for her. And she had let it go at that.


    "If you wanted to leave me, there''s nothing I could do since we are not truly married. I couldn''t take the chance of registering a marriage certificate with you and people finding out that you''re still alive. You understand, right?"


    Chrissy only nodded.


    "If you need time to think about it, it''s fine with me. I will be going back home today and will be back in a week. I need to collect all the data I have and present it to CEO Go so he could present it to the board for approval. Do you think that''s long enough time for you to make the decision?"


    This time, Chrissy got up from where she was seating and embraced Dr. Garcia then began sobbing.


    "Give me a little time, alright? A week is long enough, let me sort things out with my family first and then I will let you know. " She then gives him a lite kiss before getting up. Leaving Dr. Garcia to ponder a little more on his own...

 Chapter 157 Dinner With Love-1

    Chrissy took a quick shower to freshen herself up and to give herself a moment to reflect on what had just happened. She stayed inside the bathroom for a while until she calmed down and could reason. Once she was done and ready to face Dr. Garcia, she put her best smile and walked out of the bathroom... Only to find the living room area empty.


    She quickly looked around to see where Dr. Garcia might be, but there''s no one in the room. She thought of the bedroom and dash to see if she might only overlook as she passed by... Empty!


    Chrissy''s heart started to beat rapidly, like crazy. *Thud, thud, thud...* "Where could he went?" She mumbles in panic. Suddenly a piece of paper caught the corner of her eyes. It''s laying on top of the bed. She dashed to read it... It was a note from Dr. Garcia, a lengthy one too.


    Chrissy slumped down to the bed and began reading. [the content of the note for later chapter]


    After reading the whole thing, Chrissy''s face was flooded with tears without her realizing. Once she got her sense back, she quickly got up and grabbed her purse and ran as fast as she could, her destination... The airport where Dr. Garcia was heading to go back home.


    ===


    Meanwhile, the Go and Tan Family agreed not to bother the couple at the resort. They all agreed to give them a day together and let them enjoy themselves without the hindrance of everyone interrupting them.


    Even though they had promised to join them, everyone excitedly played cupid instead.


    Ann and Jeff arranged a dinner for Prince Alexander and Alexa at the main Resort. The whole restaurant was closed, and it''s was set beautifully only for the two of them.


    An orchestra was playing a majestic melody, while the whole place was decorated with balloons and flowers. Ann and Jeff''s personal 3-star Michelin chef was standing by to serve them his best creation. When Ann requested for him to cook for a Royal, he jumps at the opportunity and gladly went to the resort to prepare one of his best creation for the couple to taste.


    Ann called Alexa to let her know about the dinner, and Jeff had done the same in informing Prince Alexander. The couple was static to hear that their friends and Alexa''s family had arranged for them, to have an unforgettable dinner together.


    Technically this would be their first official date from the very beginning. They never had a chance to go out on a date before, for Daniel was always guarding them. It''s an opportunity of a lifetime, and both Alexa and Prince Alexander were so looking forward to the dinner.


    Prince Alexander had chosen to wear an Armani dinner suit while Alexa wore one of Andrea''s original creation. A one of a kind ''White Chiffon Panel Long Sleeve Lace'' evening dress designed only for her.


    When she came out of her bedroom, Prince Alexander was ready and waiting for her. However, when he saw what she''s wearing and how she looks alluring and sexy... He wanted to cancel the dinner and just stayed inside the villa.


    "Hmmm, what do you think of just staying in for the night? We could have the dinner delivered here and enjoy it with just the two of us." He said mischievously while drooling eyes glimmering.


    Alexa looked at him if he was serious. But, when she saw how hungry he was looking at him like he''s ready to devour her... She knew why he asked. "Babe, there would be no one at the restaurant but the help. What are you worrying for, no one else would see me in this..." She then saunters towards him like an angel walking on clouds.


    Prince Alexander was having a hard time, and he couldn''t dare let other men see her wearing such a sexy evening dress. But then, after hearing what she said about the restaurant being closed to the public and it''s only going to be the two of them.


    His face shines brightly and his two dimples dented heavily on his handsome face. He gladly took Alexa''s hand and hooked it in his arms before they walked out of the villa to the waiting resort service vehicle to take them to the restaurant.


    Lucas and the other secret service along with Prince Alexander''s bodyguards were standing by the door waiting for the couple come out. When the couple came out, they''re jaw dropped and eyes bulging from the socket as they look at the magnificent couple walking towards them.


    None could take their eyes off the two, Prince Alexander looking like the Royal he is, and Alexa besides him looking like a goddess descended from heaven. It was too much for any man''s heart to handle...


    "You all could close that mouth of yours now before flies made its way. Or I would shut it for all of you completely...!"


    Prince Alexander was eating vinegar for the way all their details were ogling Alexa. His handsome face suddenly turned into a devil in disguise ready to devour everyone''s soul.


    To be continued to the next chapter...

 Chapter 158 Dinner With Love-2

    The restaurant was dimly lit with candles all over the surrounding. It gave the atmosphere intimate settings. Prince Alexander loved it, and it shows with the smile on his face.


    He guided Alexa toward the only table in the middle of the whole restaurant. After pulling the chair, he slowly helped Alexa to sit down before going to his side of the table and sat. He then raised his hands as a signal to began serving.


    The server first poured the wine while they were waiting for the dinner to begin serving. Prince Alexander raised his glass towards Alexa. "Cheers! To the only woman, I ever loved." He said.


    Alexa raised her glass and before slightly smacking to Prince Alex glass. " Cheers! To the only man, I will ever love." She declared without hesitation.


    "Ditto!" Was the only word that came out of Prince Alexander''s mouth, for he was speechless.


    The came with an appetizer. Alexa loves it just from looking at it. After the server left, when Alexa had not made a move and started eating. Prince Alex wonder and stopped spooning the soup to his mouth.


    "Love, what''s wrong? If you don''t like it, will ask for a different one."


    "No-no! It wasn''t that. Would you mind if?" Alexa couldn''t finish what she wanted to say for she''s too embarrassed.


    "Say It! If... What?" Prince Alex asked concern was visible in his eyes and waited anxiously to her response.


    Alexa looked at him, sheepishly before replying. She held up her cellphone in front of Prince Alexander to see, "Do you mind if I first take a picture of the food? I like posting them on my social media account for my fans to enjoy...-


    "You see, I share everything with my fans, all the good things that had happened in my life. I want them to know that I''m just an ordinary girl like them." She then looks away, feeling embarrassed.


    Prince Alexander reached out and took the phone from Alexa''s hand and started snapping pictures. He then went and moved his chair next to her, and pointed the camera on them, taking a selfie.


    "Sweetheart! You could never be an ordinary girl, from the day you were born... You''re destined to be a Queen. Remember that!" He whispered to her while he continues to take a selfie.


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    The Restaurant Ma?tre d who''s standing by at the side walked over towards the couple. He bows slightly before offering his assistant. "Your Highness, Miss Grant, If you all don''t mind... May I?"


    Prince Alexander looked at Alexa for approval. "Should we?"


    Alexa gave the Ma?tre d a full smile before nodding to Prince Alexander. "Thank you so much! Please, make it that it shows all these beautiful settings." She then poses with Prince Alexander with the most and sweetest smile she could conjure for her fans all over the world.


    Once finished, the Ma?tre d handed the phone back to Alexa, and she was over the moon. He did an excellent job capturing the moment. Fan''s would go crazy if they see the picture. However, she needed to get approval from Prince Alexander first, in case he doesn''t want people to know about them yet.


    "By all means, post it...! I want the whole world to know that we belong to each other." He quickly agreed to anticipate the reactions of Alexa''s fans.


    That''s all Alexa needed, and she quickly posts it. [hashtag: #DinnerwithmyPince] She then uploaded various pictures along with one when he stole a kiss from her. No sooner than Alexa posted, the social media was in an uproar and frenzy. It was shared instantly and was all over the world wide web within a second.


    Prince Alexander was shocked to see how Alexa''s phone kept on blinking every second non-stop. He was getting dizzy looking at it each time. He decided to flip it over so he could concentrate on their dinner.


    Suddenly he thought of something and called one of his bodyguards whose standing by the door.


    To make the whole night much more memorable, Prince Alexander asked his bodyguards to record every moment of their dinner. He wanted something to show to the King''s advisor when he goes back to Stonasia in a couple of days.


    He knows deep in his heart, that once the King''s advisor and the Queen saw how much in love they are, they would overlook the fact that Alexa is a commoner and accept her as his Princess... And the future Queen of Stonsia. ''He hopes and prays anyway...''

 Chapter 159 The First Lady Is Dying

    Daniel and Andrea arrived at the Private Hospital, where the First Lady was being treated. What they saw devastated Daniel to the core of his being and tear began flowing down his face without realizing.


    The First Lady was in the ICU, and only the immediate family member allowed. Since Andrea was not officially a part of the family yet. She was ushered to the Private waiting room, while Daniel was taken to the ICU.


    The sight was overwhelming. His mother was lying helplessly with a whole bunch of contraption hooked up all over her. While she has a bandage on her head, it seems she just had major surgery in her brain. Daniel was at lost as to why would she need brain surgery? Nevertheless, it was already done, and he only needed to find out why?


    He stood behind the glass door, looking at his mother without moving for a while. He didn''t realize that someone was standing right next to him until he felt an arm wrapped around his shoulder and started patting him for comfort.


    "I''m sorry! Son, we didn''t have time to wait for you before doing the surgery. It was a matter of life and death, and she only has a ten-percent success rate at that. She only came out of the operating room about an hour ago and still being monitored." President Grant told Daniel with a bit of sadness in his voice.


    "Father, please! Tell me what''s kind of disease mother have to require surgery?"


    President Grant hesitated for a moment if he should tell Daniel now or later. But, when Daniel was looking downcast while waiting for his response. He felt a twinge of pain in his heart and decided to go ahead and tell him everything.


    "Right after your mother gave birth to you, we found out she has a tumor in her Uterus. The only solution at that time was to remove her Uterus so cancer would not spread inside her body. Everything was fine until five years ago when she collapsed, and they found a tumor in her brain.


    "However, your mother had made sure that the doctor never informed us about it and continued with her lie. She began chemotherapy without us finding out. You were outside the Country, and I was busy going in and out too. So to make the long story short, the chemo did not work, and the tumor spread all over her brain. Thus requiring her to do the surgery to save her life."


    Daniel was flabbergasted from what he just heard his father had said. "So, there''s a chance mother could still die! Father! Answer me? Please!"


    President Grant embraced his son and patted his back, comforting him, before replying. "Yes! Son, there''s still 90 percent that could die. When... I don''t know?"


    President Grant and Daniel stood there for a while rooted to the ground behind the glass window looking at the First Lady still in a coma. They couldn''t help but think of the past, and they started conversing. However, Daniel was in turmoil if he should inform his father about Chrissy or not?


    Daniel decided not to tell President Grant about Chrissy for the time being. He would wait until his mother was out of the critical condition and safely in recovery. He wanted to believe that his mother would make it and recover.


    Thus, he would wait to tell his father about the only woman he ever loved. Knowing how President Grant feels about Chrissy, he might disregard his wife''s condition and flew to the Philippines once he finds out.


    Therefore, against his better judgment. He shut his mouth in regards to Chrissy and continually talked about Alexa instead in which had made President Grant''s facial features changed.


    President Grant doesn''t want Daniel to know that he was over the moon, listening to him talking about Alexa. Even though he has spoken with her consistently, it''s not the same being with her in person. He''s been counting the day when he would be able to claim Alexa as his only daughter and put her in the family register.


    When that day comes, he will let the whole world know that Alexa Grant is the Princess of The United States Of America... But for now, he would be satisfied to hear anything about her.


    "So, when is the fashion show again? You know, I have not missed one show ever since she started with this career, I''m hoping that your mother would be out of danger then and fully recovered. That way, I would not feel guilty about going." He said expressionlessly.


    Daniel understood his father means. For he too never missed any of Alexa''s show ever since. He also doesn''t want to miss this one. Mainly, it''s his fiancee''s collaboration with one of the famous Designer in the whole world.


    Let''s go to the chapel and pray for your mother''s recovery. There''s nothing much we could do here at the moment anyway." President Grant coaxed Daniel to go.


    "Sleep, well, mother!" Daniel mumbles as he turned around and leave.


    When President Grant and Daniel arrived at the Chapel, First Lady Dianne''s family was there ¡ª praying for her swift recovery. Grandmother Grant was there as well, even though she doesn''t like her that much...- She''s still the First Lady and her daughter-in-law. However, Grandmother Grant was not praying for her recovery. Instead, she''s praying.


    ''God! If you''re listening to me right now. I know I have been good all my life and never asked for too much. However, this time, I''m begging you. Please! Let her stay in a coma for the rest of her life. Is that too much to ask?'' Grandmother Grant was praying intensely.


    If anyone could hear her thought, they would think she had gone senile. Unfortunately, she was only praying like that it''s because of Alexa.


    Grandmother Grant recently found out from Daniel that she''s President Grant''s biological daughter.


    Therefore, she would do anything for her only granddaughter, even if it means praying to the good lord of keeping the First Lady in a coma forever. Or go ahead and take her...

 Chapter 160 One In A Coma, The Other Ones Dead.

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    President Grant and Daniel greeted the First Lady Dianne''s family. Jane Si''s mother was there praying hard for her sister to come out of the coma and recuperate. She''s afraid that If anything happens to her, they will lose the power and the connection they have with the President of the United States. And they can''t let that happen.


    Just as Grandmother Grant was praying for ''First Lady Dianne'' to never come out of the coma, better yet, she''s praying hard to the good Lord to go ahead and take her. If anyone could read their minds at that moment, they would think that they all have loose marbles.


    Daniel kneeled and began his prayer for his mother... ''Lord, if you could hear me right now, please, please, please!!! I''m begging you...- I know she had done a lot of hateful things in the past. But that''s because she''s young and in love with my father.


    ''She''s already in a coma, that should be enough. Let her sleep in peace for now, but please! Don''t take her yet, let me g@@

 Chapter 161 Everything Happens for a Reason

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    Alexa and Prince Alexander were unaware that they were the topic of the guest''s conversation. Little did they know that since their arrival, more and more people arrived to join the wake, more like due to the curiosity of who they are more than anything.


    Many of the mourners couldn''t help themselves and started gossiping instead of mourning grandma Santos death.


    "Who are those people? It looks like they are celebrities. Do you know of them? "A woman asked the person next to her.


    "No, I''ve just arrived and also wondering, I''ve heard from someone at the small store around the corner that several celebrities attended, and I thought I would check out who is here, and it''s been fun."


    "Me too! My dad had just asked me to buy wine and cigarettes for him, and up until now, I haven''t returned home. I know I''m going to be in trouble with my dad when I get back. Who knows later, I might get buried along with Granny Santos. Hahaha "Another woman''s joked to the person st@@

 Chapter 162 Are You The Owner?

    After a long journey, Andrea''s plane finally landed. Fortunately, she did not have much to carry, as she had no traveling companion but only a bodyguard with her. She didn''t want to have a bodyguard, but Daniel opted out because he wanted to make sure Andrea made it safely back home.


    "Mam, I''ll just go get your luggage, will you please come with me?" Andrea''s bodyguard asked.


    "Alright! You go ahead, and I''ll follow. I''ll call your boss Daniel first to say we''re here. "Andrea replied to the bodyguard irritated due to exhausted.


    "But Mam, sir, specifically ordered me, not to leave you no matter what." The bodyguard said while scratching his head.


    "Fine! Go ahead, and I''m right behind you." She irritably replied while frowning and eyes were squinting.


    ====


    Andrea was having a hard time squeezing in as she tried to get by to enter her family home. People were lined up to the end of the street due to the presence of Prince Alexander and Alexa.


    She was wondering what''s going on, but unable to voice her curiosity as not to alert people that she had arrived. Once she was able to make to the entrance of the gate, she understood what''s happening. Bodyguards and secret service were guarding at the side and the front by the coffin.


    She knew then that Prince Alexander and Alexa were in the vicinity and attracting people like bees...


    ==


    "Excuse me! May I pass by please!" Andrea was saying as she tries to make her way inside.


    Excuse me! Ouch! What the heck, please! "Andrea was trying her best to squeeze in but having a hard time getting by. She had almost made it in the open when someone pushed her back.


    " I was here before you, why are you squeezing in? "Shouted the onlooker to Andrea.


    Maybe because she was tired, she couldn''t even talk, and she hollers back." So what! If you were here, first? Are you the owner of this house? "Andrea said with a twinkle in her eyes.curious


    However, the onlooker doesn''t she is the owner either, so was ready have at it with Andrea. " Why? You? Are you the owner? Let me? "Are you the owner of this house?" boasted the onlooker for everyone to hear.


    Andrea was about to give her a piece of her mind, and let her know she does own the house. However, before she was able to utter a word all of a sudden, she heard her mother.


    "Andreaaaaa !!!! My daughter are you all right?! How did you manage to get home right away? "His mother hugged her and pulled her in.


    "Oh! She does own the house." The onlooker embarrassingly slowly stepped back to leave.


    One they were inside the first thing Andrea done was to look for Alexa. When her eye caught Andrea''s beautiful black long hair, she quickly let go of her mother and went towards Alexa.


    "Sis, your here? I didn''t think you would bother, that''s why I didn''t call you. You''re not mad at me, are you?" She asked while tears were forming, as her eyes narrowed and her beautiful face was blanketed by sadness.


    Alexa hugged Andrea first before answering her question. "I don''t have that. I understand that I care about what you think and not the death of Grandma Santos.


    "Well, one good thing came out of all this ... You can never hurt you again."


    "Hmmm, she never did hurt me in the past, though. Ye''s she beat me up, but that was only physical, and I always forgive her. She had given me a home when no one else would." Alexa sadly responded unfeelingly.


    "If you say so, but I always hated her for that. There''s one thing I never told you before, and I think I now know who the person that had been supporting you all this time."


    "What do you mean by someone supporting me?" Alexa curiously asked with a frown on her lovely face.


    "Nothing, forget it... She''s gone and would never come back. There''s no sense on digging the forgotten history anymore. That''s all in the past anyway. Let''s just buried it with her, can we do that?" Andrea pleading eye was looking Alexa straight to her face.


    Andrea asked Alexa to forget the whole thing for the reason that she''s afraid Alexa might end up hating her for covering up for her grandmother. And she doesn''t want that to happen.


    She was young then and did not know any better. However, she does now and also knew that what grandmother Santos had done was cruel.


    Alexa nodded and let Andrea know that she agreed to let everything go and go on with their new life. As Andrea said, grandmother Santos has now gone, and would never come back... ''That''s for sure! Unlike her mother, who had returned from the dead.'' She thought.


    It''s time to face the future and her dream of becoming a beauty queen. She needed to focus all her energy to the essential matter in her life. And of course, that''s her Prince, the one that''s seating next to her.


    Prince Alexander was listening to the whole conversation and has not interrupted nor interjected. It''s between the two of them, and he would let it go like that. However, when he saw that Alexa suddenly became sad, he had to do something to make her happy.


    "Andrea, since you''re here now, I think we should be heading out. I would be going back to Stonasia soon, and I need to spend some time with my love. Is that alright with you?"


    Andrea nodded, indicating she understood. However, she''s reluctant to let go of Alexa. For some odd reason, she feels like she''s losing her sister and best friend for not telling her what she knows.


    Lastly, Andrea gave Alexa a tight hug before excusing herself so she could say hello to her family members.


    Alexa and Prince Alexander also got up and bid Andrea goodbye. They wanted to leave the soonest, and they don''t want to spend any more time than necessary. Is just too stuffy and Prince Alexander was having a hard time breathing.


    However, before leaving Prince Alexander went towards the donation box and dropped a fat envelope and then turned his attention to Alexa and guided her out of place without looking back.


    Alexa was curious but decided to wait until they were in the safety of the vehicle before she asked a question. "How money did you give them? The envelope was very thick," from what Alexa''s saw. There must be enough to buy grandmother Santos a mausoleum for that matter?"


    "Na! I just gave them enough money to buy cookies for everyone in the whole country. Hahaha!"


    "What?! Why did you do that for? I had given them enough money already." Alexa exclaimed.


    "Joke only! My love, don''t fret. I didn''t give them that much money, only enough to buy cookies for the whole town...- Not the whole country." Prince Alexander proudly informs Alexa.


    Alexa shakes her head before laying on his shoulder, and she''s too tired to argue with him. Plus, it''s too late already, for they are already on the road heading back to the resort...


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 Chapter 163 The Rest Is History...

    The ride back to the resort was eerie quiet inside the vehicle. Alexa had fallen asleep on Prince Alexander''s embrace as soon as she felt his warmth, while he too closed his eyes to rest.


    The two were quietly relaxed and embracing the moment of tranquility and closeness. When suddenly, the speed of the car becomes faster as it feels like someone''s chasing after them.


    Prince Alexander sat straight up and wakened Alexa from her deep slumber. "Sweetheart! Wake up. Something is going on. I think someone is chasing us." He murmured to her sleepy head.


    "Hmmm, what did you say?" Alexa was still half asleep, half awake. With squinting eyes, she looked behind to see what''s Prince Alexander''s was talking about. She was shaken to see a car was speeding closing up to the car where their bodyguards were riding.


    "What do they want? Why are they chasing us? What should we do?" Alexa was anxiously asking all kind of questions to Prince Alexander, who has no idea either.


    "It''s alright babe, don''t worry, we are safe. They could not do anything to us. We only need to reach the dock, and we will be alright." He comfortably told Alexa so she would stop being a nervous wreck.


    They continued with the speed they were in until they reached the dock. Prince Alexander was speaking with Alexa''s secret service and his bodyguards while they were traveling. No one thinks that the car that was following them was dangerous.


    "Your Highness, don''t worry... We would not let anything happens to you or Miss Grant. Rest assured that we will stake our life on the line." The head of his bodyguard assured him.


    "Yes, your Highness, please! inform Miss Grant that we are here to protect her with our lives, no one would be able to touch a strand of her hair. Not if I could help it." Lucas swear.


    While this was happening, the car that was following them seems to realize that their cover was blown and slowed down. They put a distance between them and the car behind the one that Alexa and Prince Alexander were in. Everyone traveled at a normal pace, but all were on alert for any mishap on the way.


    After a while, it seems the vehicle that was chasing them had given up and turned around just as when they were about less than an hour away from their destination.


    ====


    When they arrived at the dock where they will ride a boat to take them to the resort, it was already late. The whole area was dark and scary. Luckily they have enough bodyguards with them, and it made Prince Alexander feel secure and safe to get out the car.


    However, the car that was following them suddenly turned up. No sooner than Prince Alexander had stepped out of the car, Lucas shouted...


    "Go back inside the vehicle, your Highness!!! We have company!" He then went towards the vehicle that had arrived not a moment after them.


    Alexa who''s about to reach out Prince Alexander''s helping hand grabs it and pulls him inside the bulletproof car. "Close the door!" Alexa exclaimed, who''s now wide awake and trembling.


    Prince Alexander quickly entered the vehicle and locked the door behind him. Embraces Alexa''s trembling body to help her ease her anxiety.


    "Hush... It''s alright, Lucas is speaking with them right now, I don''t think they are here to harm us in any way."


    Prince Alexander was not sure that what he said was the truth, but to calm Alexa, he only said those word to make her feel better. He then kissed her temple while caressing her back at the same time. It seems that it worked, for Alexa started breathing calmly and stopped shaking.


    A couple of Prince Alexander''s bodyguard and Alexa''s detail stand guard outside the vehicle while the others along with Lucas faced the intruder.


    A moment later, the vehicle left, and Lucas came to inform them of what is it about. He handed a business card to Prince Alexander before telling them who they were.


    It turns out that they were a couple of reporters who knew Alexa back then when she was living in Antipolo. They went to the same Elementary and High School together and was at the wake since they also knew of Andrea.


    They wanted to approach her then back at the wake.But it was hard for them to get close to her, due to all of her bodyguards and secret service. Therefore, they decided to follow them as they left.


    Unbeknown to the reporters that they would be mistaken for bad guys since they were following too close. They didn''t want to lose them and continued for a long ride. However, they had to stop and get gas; hence, they arrived soon after them.


    "Hmmm, that''s interesting. The reporters reasoning was understandable." Prince Alexander said and accepted the business card for Alexa.


    Alexa doesn''t feel like checking out the business card at the moment; all she wanted was to get on board the ferry boat so they could get back to the resort and rest. It''s very late, and she''s exhausted.


    ===


    No sooner than they arrived at the Villa, Prince Alexander received a call from the Palace. It was his mother, the Queen. It was an urgent matter, and he must return to Stonasia as soon as possible. After hearing the reason why he''s needed badly. He informs the Queen that he would fly out of the Philippines, first thing in the morning.


    He then ordered Pierre to make all the arrangement while he would spend whatever little time he has left with Alexa.


    After ordering Pierre and all was set, he slowly made his way towards Alexa''s room. He knocked lightly. However, when after trying a couple more times, and Alexa has not responded. He tried the doorknob and checked if it''s locked.


    He was surprised to find out that the door was unlocked. He smiled... He then turned it quietly and slowly pushed the door open. The room was only illuminated with a nightlight by the bed where Alexa was sleeping soundly.


    The window was partially opened, and a cold breeze was coming in from the outside. As Prince Alexander came closer to Alexa, the smile on his face become as bright as the moonlight shining above the midnight sky.


    He stood still rooted to the ground while he took everything inside his heart. Alexa''s angelic face, her long reddish auburn hair, eyes with long lashes which clearly visible with her eyes closed.


    Then, her small pointy nose and lastly... Her kissable heart-shaped lips that were currently pulling him like a magnet to kiss her sensually.


    Prince Alexander slowly sauntered towards the bed and sat down at the edge. He sat there for a while and caressed her smooth cheek while savoring every moment. Slowly but surely, without realizing what he was doing...


    He slowly lowered his head and kissed her lightly at first, but once his lips touch her sweet lips...


    The rest was history...

 Chapter 164 Not Going All The Way.

    Alexa wasn''t sure if she''s only dreaming or it''s for real. However, the kiss was so sweet as if she could taste him. She opened her mouth fully to accept the heavenly kiss, and Prince Alexander had lost all senses then.


    He devours her wholly, putting his tongue inside her mouth, tasting every bit of her. When he thought it wasn''t enough, he played around with her tongue, sucking her breath away.


    Later, his hands were stretched out to Alexa''s twin peak. Gradually he played it like a stuffed animal and scooped it up. The whole body of both of them suddenly started to burst like they were hell burning inside their bodies.


    Alexa, who at first wasn''t sure if it was a dream or a reality, was as confused with open-eyed. While stopping Prince Alexander with what he was doing to her. She looked at him with her doe eye begging to be loved.


    "Alex, what are you doing here? Didn''t we promise, remember? "Alexa gently asked as her eyes told him not to stop what he was doing. [Her words say no, but her action said, hell yea!] Her breath was scorching hot, and steamy breath was coming out as she spoke.


    Prince Alexander, who was only temporarily interrupted, kissed her in return as his response to her question. "Hmmm, I know babe, we can still do this without going all the way. There are many ways where we could please ourselves. Let me show you¡­ Hmmm. "


    He didn''t wait for her reply and continued kissing her with urgency. He was devouring her like a hungry wolf. From the way he was eating her up, there''s is no way in hell he would stop. Therefore, Alexa decided to go along with her feelings and returned his kisses with all of her love.


    Prince Alexander guided Alexa to their lovemaking, and they were able to satisfy each other without going all the way. [Her virginity still intact]


    They had done it a couple more times before morning, and by the time the Rooster has sung the morning call, they were out like someone drugged them.


    But both with a happy and satisfied smile on their faces. [I would just let you all imagine what they did to satisfy themselves.]


    ===


    ===


    Prince Alexander explained thoroughly to Alexa what his mother the Queen told him and why must he go back to Stonasia urgently.


    "It seems that my father, the King''s health, had deteriorated rapidly, and he''s on the brink of death. However, he''s now conscious and would like to speak with me, that''s why I must return in haste. You understand, right?"


    Alexa was not closed-minded not to understand what predicament Prince Alexander was now in. Therefore, she only smiled at him and gave him an assuring smile before she tipped her toe and gave him a peck on both of his dimpled face.


    "Take your time and take care of the Kingdom; you will be the new ruler when your father the King passes away, which will happen sooner or later. Don''t mind me, I will be around my family, and I have all my bodyguards to protect me. So nothing would happen. Alright!"


    With Alexa''s assurance, Prince Alexander left for Stonasia with a heavy heart. He promised himself that he would take care of everything as fast as he could. He then would return before her fashion show if God let him.


    "Be good while I''m away, don''t let any bees come and sniff any of your fragrance, I will swat them all to death if they do. Hahaha!" He joked, but deep inside his heart... He meant every word he said.


    ''Any man tries to take his Alexa would die by his hands, and that''s a promise.'' He thought as he goes on board the ferry that would take him to the mainland and to the airport.


    The last view that he saw as the ferry speed away was Alexa''s beautiful angelic face with the most enchanting smile plastered on her face as she waved him goodbye...


    ===


    Prince Alexander arrived with haste, and he went straight to the King''s bedchamber when he came.


    Inside the bedchamber were the King''s advisors, his mother the Queen, his younger siblings Prince Roan and Princess Rhiana. Waiting for his arrival to discuss his impending marriage.


    "What do you mean I must marry or you would dethrone me? And who might I asked would replace me if you do?" Prince Alexander was yelling uncontrollably as he spoke with the King of Stonasia.


    Just as the king was about to respond to Prince Alexander, the door burst opened and someone came in arrogantly. His stride was filled with determination, and the way he gallantly walks towards them was full of vigor.


    Prince Alexander turned around to see who the person was and was shocked to the core of his being.


    "What are you doing here? Don''t tell me that you''re the one they have chosen to replace me if the King dethroned me? Pray, do tell me, in what capacity do you have to be able to do that?" He asked angrily as he looked at the person now standing right in front of him.


    Instead of the other person answering Prince Alexander''s question, someone else did. Another person walked in without a care in the world.


    "To answer your question, your Highness Prince Alexander of Stonasia... He is also the King''s son and has as much capability and right as you to be the next ruler of this Kingdom." Lady Lucy Le Grand of Spaniard Kingdom proudly told him and loud enough for everyone in the room to hear...


    Ramon Le Grand stood quietly with an unreadable face right in front of Prince Alexander, while listening to his mother announced to everyone that his father is none other than the man lying there in his bed dying... The King of Stonasia.


    Everyone gaped at the news, while Lady Lucy Le Grand was acting the high and mighty. It was a piece of news to all advisors that the King has another son that old enough to rule the Kingdom.


    Now they''re in a dilemma If Prince Alexander does not comply and continued resisting to marry. What would they do then? What would happen if the King does what he said and dethroned him, would the people of Stonasia accept the newly found prince?


    The King''s advisors were all now worried and don''t know what to do. [Do you all have a suggestion?]

 Chapter 165 Dethroned or Perished

    All the King''s advisors were lost for words. It was a piece of news to them about the King having another woman ever since he took a Queen. Hence, they don''t know what to say about the messy situation. The King''s chamber was in disorder as every one of them was having conversations all at once, and none of them agreed on anything.


    The Queen was determined to intercede, or she would be a laughing stock. She got up from where she was seated by the King''s bedside. First, she caressed Prince Alexander''s shoulder as she passed by, before proceeding towards the direction of the trespasser. ''Lady Lucy Le Grand.''Find authorized novels in Webnovel£¬faster updates, better experience£¬Please clickfor visiting.


    She went straight to Lady Lucy Le Grand, and then... *Pak! Pak!* Two hard slaps right on her face.


    "How dare you barge in and trespass, and may I ask who you are? Barging in here spouting nonsense feeling all high and mighty. I didn''t know I was dethroned or had perished, what gave you the right to act like one?" The Queen furiously asked, her eyes were blasting a glare towards Lady Lucy.


    Lady Lucy was astonished and unable to speak a word. She was still feeling the pain from the slap she had just received. Her were ears still ringing. She looked at her son for help, but none was provided. Ramon decided to stay out of the whole mess.


    The truth of the matter was that he didn''t want to get involved with his mother''s shenanigans, but he wanted to meet the King before he departed. He wanted to see the man that sired him but did not accept him after the fact. That was his only reason for coming when his mother had asked him. Now that he had accomplished his task, there was nothing else for him to do but retreat.


    Ramon walked towards the King''s bed, stood right in front of him, bent then turned and left without looking back. Lady Lucy couldn''t understand what he was doing. She started squealing on the top of her lungs.


    "Where are you going? Come back here and take your rightful place. Ramon Le Grand, I''m calling you!!!! Come back here!"


    Unfortunately, no matter how loud she screamed, there was no Ramon. He had been long gone...


    Prince Alexander had motioned for the guards to take her away from the room. Which they complied, and grabbed hold of Lady Lucy Le Grand and transported her holding both of her arms together.


    Once Lady Lucy Le Grand was out of the room, the whole place suddenly became quite eerie. The Queen went back towards the King''s bedside and started shrieking... "No!!! No!!! You can''t leave yet?" She was shaking the King, who looked like he was no longer breathing.


    Prince Alexander went to console his mother, "Queen mother, please! Let the doctor take a look at the King. Come on, let them do their job." He then ushered the Queen to seat in a chair nearby. He acted really calm and collected in front of everyone, but deep inside of him, he was shaking to the core of his being.


    ''Please! Father, don''t go yet. My Queen is not ready to join me, please! Stay awhile and watch me get married.'' He was thinking to himself as he watched the doctors work their magic on the King.


    After what seemed to be an eternity, one of the King''s doctors put his hands up, showing a thumb''s up. Prince Alexander, who had been holding his breath, finally let out the air he was holding in his lungs. "Phew! That was close, thank you, God!" He embraced his mother the Queen and then helped her up and ushered her towards the King''s bed.


    "Take care of the King, and I will take care of the matter regarding that bastard brother of mine. Don''t worry, and I won''t kill him... Yet!" He then walked out of the room, taking with him all the King''s advisors to discuss Lady Lucy Le Grand''s claim.


    ===


    Meanwhile, Ramon had left the palace and was on his way to the Airport. He had had enough and decided to leave the country. Now that he finally knew of his biological father and finally met him on his deathbed, he now knew everything he needed to know and did not want to have anything to do with all the Royal family.


    He wanted to go as far away as he could from everyone. He was going back to the Philippines, where he had nothing but good memories. He had started various businesses in the Philippines, and it has grown all over Asia in the last five years while he was in college. It was now time to take over and run his company. Once he becomes unbeatable, he would come for Alexa with his head held high, and that was coming up pretty soon.


    While he was waiting for the boarding time, he made a call to the President of his company. He needed to make sure that everything was set for his arrival.


    "This is a piece of good news; indeed, everything is ready for your arrival. What time would you be arriving?" President Lim asked Ramon.


    "I should be there in the evening, but as I told you earlier, I plan on taking a break for a while before I start. I needed a real vacation on some island. Were you able to book me a place?" Ramon asked while massaging the back of his neck. He was worn out and could use a real vacation, away from all the madness.


    "Yes! We are taking you there straight instead of your new home. This island is the best resort in the whole country. Not anyone can stay no matter how much money the person has. I don''t know if you have heard of it, it''s called Mega World Resort and is owned by Mega World Intl. Group of companies.


    Ramon had heard of it but didn''t care, all that mattered to him was to be as far away as he could from his mother''s grasp and everyone else''s. He bid his goodbyes and closed his eyes while waiting for the boarding time and daydreaming about the love of his life...


    Unknown to Ramon, the same resort he would be staying was where the person that had been running in and out of his mind was hiding as well.


    What would he do when he bumps into the love of his life... Would he go for it or would he wait when the time is right? What about Alexa... How is she to handle meeting Ramon after five long years...

 Chapter 166 Childhood Friend

    Meanwhile, back in the Philippines, Alexa was getting bored being by herself. She misses Ria and Andrea very much, but both of them were busy with their personal matters. She kept on looking at the time while calculating when Prince Alex will arrive in Stonasia.


    From her calculation, he should have arrived about two hours ago. She started getting irritated as to why Prince Alex had not made a call yet. She was so irritated and anxious that she forgot to check the missed call. If Alexa had done that, she would have known that she had missed a call.


    The night that Prince Alex left for Stonasia, she spent her time speaking with Daniel and President Grant via Facetime to kill time and dampen her thoughts of him. They had talked for well over two hours non-stop, and by the time they finished, she was already dead tired and passed out.


    Unfortunately, Prince Alex had no sense of time. He finally finished his conference with the King''s advisors and was about to have lunch when he remembered he had not called Alexa yet. He quickly facetime Alexa... [Bzzzz, bzzzz, bzzzz] However, there was no answer.


    After trying for several more times with no luck, he went ahead and had lunch. He figured that he would be able to get a hold of her afterward.


    While he was eating... He realized the time difference and what time it was in the Philippines. "Oh shit!!! It''s midnight there. She must be already asleep. Stupid me for not thinking." He muttered out loud, as there was no one around. He decided he would wait in the evening and he would try again.


    ===


    The next day, the resort was busy with a lot of people arriving for the fashion show, and she barely had time to think. Finally, it was night time, and she thought it would be a good time for Prince Alex to call, but she had been waiting since after dinner and no call.


    She contemplated if she should call him instead but decided against it. She was afraid that he might not pick-up, and she would just get frustrated.


    It was already getting late, and Prince Alexander had not called yet, Alexa decided to call her mother to see what she was up to. Chrissy was resting when she called and was feeling under the weather, so Sophia had spoken with her instead.


    They chatted over everything and nothing... by the time they finished it was almost midnight and the same as usual, she was tired and passed out afterward.


    Another day passed, and Prince Alex and Alexa still had not had a conversation. Each time one would call, the other would be unavailable...- It seemed fate was playing with them, they kept on missing each other, and in the long run, both got too busy with their own business and had no chance to speak anymore.


    ===


    Meanwhile, the Tan and the Go families arrived along with their help. Everyone agreed to take a break and enjoy a family gets together. They wanted to celebrate their newfound family and to enjoy it to the fullest.


    The first to arrive was Grandfather Go and Grandmother Tan with Don-don and Bentong who came home from their overseas studies for the summer vacation. The two teenagers were elated to be back after being sent away right after the big wedding of the century.


    "Mom... Dad, can''t we just study here in the Philippines? Why do we have to study abroad?" Bentong was asking Grandfather Go and Grandmother Tan.


    "It''s because I said so. Do you have a problem with that?" Grandfather Go replied grumpily.


    "But... We wanted to spend more time with the two of you. You guys are not getting any younger, you know!" Bentong replied sternly.


    "Who is not getting any younger? Come here! You-rascal." Grandfather Go was trying to catch Bentong was very quick to run away after that comment.


    ====


    Next to arrive was Chrissy, Sophia, and Albert Tan. Chrissy was looking haggard from not being able to rest and always worried about Dr. Garcia. That day, she went to the airport trying to catch Dr. Garcia, but the plane had taken off already by the time she arrived.


    She tried contacting him, but he must have shut off his phone for Chrissy did not get any response.


    Sophia and Albert had their own villa, and so did Chrissy. However, she wanted to stay with Alexa, so she went to Alexa''s villa and found out that Prince Alex had been long gone and returned to Stonasia. Therefore, she decided to stay with her daughter to do some mother and daughter bonding.


    Soon after, Ann, Eva, little Jeffrey, and little Ava had arrived as well. Jeff and Ethan had to stay in the city to finish some important business matters. Therefore, they let them go ahead and made the women and children go first.


    Once everyone was settled to their own villas, they all met up at the main resort for cocktails. The children went for a swim at the beach, while the ladies spent their time at the spa relaxing.


    Grandmother Tan decided to spend her time with Grandfather Go and walked down the beach.


    Half of the island was sealed off for the use of the clan, while the other half was opened to the guests. Therefore, when Ramon arrived, he had no idea that Alexa was on the same island with him. He was situated on one of the villas on the guest side, not too far away from where Alexa and Chrissy were staying.


    After settling in, Ramon decided to go for a walk down the beach. While he was walking and in deep thought of the future... He heard children''s laughter, and it caught his attention. He turned towards the direction of the laughter and saw the twins playing at the beach with their nannies.


    He was fascinated by how lively the children were and continued watching from afar. When suddenly from the corner of his eyes, it caught a glimpse of what looked like... "Alexa!!!" He exclaimed.


    The wind must be blowing toward Alexa''s direction for she heard someone call her name. When she turned her attention and looked with a squinting eye due to the scorching hot sun... She saw the silhouette of a man that looked like her childhood friend... ''That can''t be, what would he be doing here?'' She thought.


    However, to ensure that she was not making a mistake, she rubbed her eyes and looked once more and sure enough... "Ramon!!!" Alexa shouted while walking towards his direction with the biggest smile on her face...


    Ramon was stunned and unable to move from where he was standing. He couldn''t believe what he saw at the moment. Once Alexa was almost where he was, Lucas suddenly appeared and stopped Alexa from continuing.


    "I''m sorry, miss Grant, but I have an order that you cannot associate yourself with that man. Please go back and let me deal with him."


    Alexa wasn''t sure of what to do. She couldn''t understand why she would be prevented from being in contact with her childhood friend? Who? She needed to find out, and she was hoping that Lucas would at least let her know.


    "Lucas, I have no problem complying, but I need to know who gave you that order? Could you at least tell me that?" She asked with disbelief in her eyes.


    Lucas was unsure if he should divulge or lie, the latter won and he told her the truth while scratching his head at the same time. "It''s like this miss... First, it was the President''s order, then-Senator Grant, and lastly... Your boyfriend, Prince Alexander."


    "What?! Why would they do that? I really don''t understand!" Alexa''s face was now turning red from anger. She couldn''t fathom the reason her father, brother, and boyfriend would prevent her from interacting with her childhood friend. That''s all Ramon was and is... A friend, nothing more.


    At least for Alexa, that was how she felt. But what about Ramon? Find authorized novels in Webnovel£¬faster updates, better experience£¬Please clickfor visiting.


    We know how he feels about Alexa. Do you all think they should have a chance to interact with each other while Prince Alexander is not around?


    '' Hmmm?'' The author is thinking...

 Chapter 167 Donst Make It Hard On Me.

    Since Lucas and Alexa wasn''t too far away from Ramon, he heard the whole conversation and understood what''s going on. President Grant, Daniel Grant, and Prince Alexander all specifically ordered Alexa''s secret service not to let him get near her. If that''s the order, so be it... He would wait for his time, some other day.


    Ramon knows when to retreat, he waved Alexa goodbye and turned around to go back to his villa.


    Alexa saw Ramon waving at her and then turning around to leave. She was about to go after him, but Lucas blocked her path with his arms spread wide open.


    "Miss Grant, please! Don''t make it hard on me. This is for your own good, and I''m only doing my job. Please!!!!" He begged.


    "But why? I really don''t understand? What did he do so bad for all three of them giving you the same order, why?" Alexa wasn''t accepting his poor excuse. It was not good enough for her.


    "Miss Grant. If you must know the reason, I would suggest you speak to them and asked direct. As you know... I only take orders and not make them up." Lucas said sternly with a straight face.


    With that reason, Alexa accepted defeat and just shake her head in disbelief. How could her father, brother, and boyfriend do this to her? She can''t fathom a reason why, and as soon as she gets a chance, she would ask them the reason why? She had no choice but to return where the children were playing.


    ===


    Ramon made it back to his villa with a sullen and sunken face. " Ahhh! He was near, but then she''s too far... And out of reach. As usual, it''s the same for the last five years, he can look, but can''t be near." He grumbles out loud while he rakes his hair out of frustration.Find authorized novels in Webnovel£¬faster updates, better experience£¬Please clickfor visiting.


    Ever since Alexa left the Spaniard Kingdom, not a day goes by that he wasn''t thinking of a way to follow her where she went. The only reason he was satisfied to stay put, it''s because he knows that Prince Alexander was in the same predicament as him. "But, how did it happen that they are now an item?" He mumbles while pacing back and forth.


    "This isn''t right! He can''t have her. She''s mine!" He yelled at no one in particular. Luckily each villa''s where a distance from each other and no one could hear or see him. If anyone sees him at that moment, they would think that he had lost his mind.


    He needed something to calm him down, so he went to the mini-bar in his room, and he poured himself the most potent alcohol he could find and gulp it in one shot. "Tequila"


    He poured him another one and did the same thing. When it wasn''t enough, he poured one after another and gulped it like it''s water and not a potent liqueur. Therefore, after finishing one whole bottle, he was totally wasted and ready to fight whoever comes his way.


    However, as drunk as he was, he still has his common sense and decided just to sleep it off. He''s hoping that at least, with him being too drunk he would be able to fall asleep right away... Not!


    No sooner than he lay down, everything went twirling around, and he felt dizzy as he tries to go to sleep. As if that wasn''t enough, his stomach starting to feel funny and he''s feeling sick and ready to throw up. "Oh, Shit! What have I done to myself? This is stupid, Ahhhh!" He screamed and at the same time had to scoot over closer to the edge of the bed to look for a trash can.


    And then... the nasty thing happened before he was able to find a trash can. He puked all over the side of the bed while his head was hanging. And that''s how he falls asleep, with his head hanging...


    ====


    Meanwhile, Alexa went back to her villa with sadness in her eyes. She was hoping that her mother was back so she could speak with her about it. They have not yet sat down and discussed anything. She went straight to her mother''s bedroom to see.


    "Mom?! Are you here?" She poked her head inside the room. She smiled after seeing that her mother was laying down resting. As soon as she came in, she asked. "Mom, can we talk?"


    Chrissy, who has her eyes closed but not sleeping, slowly opened her it and looked at her daughter with a squinting eye. "Alexa! Sure, why not. Come sit right here. Let''s talk what''s on your mind?" She patted the side of the bed.


    Alexa sat down and gave her mother an embrace first, then she began. " You see, I have this childhood friend, I don''t know if you remember Ramon? Well, he''s here, and I was forbidden to have contact with him. You know that right now I''m going out with Prince Alexander, right?"


    Chrissy nodded in agreement while focused on Alexa. "What about Ramon and Prince Alexander?"


    "Let see, Ramon and I had been friends for so long since we were kids and he had always been for me whenever I needed a friend. Well, we lost contact for a long time then he suddenly appeared like six years ago just for right when I met you. Remember?"


    "Yes, I remember that he was that good looking kid that was with you at the hotel when you were supposed to meet with Lady Antella."


    "Yes that was him, and at that time he came looking for me because he was being forced by his mother to get married and he needs someone to play along as his fiancee, and he thought about me. At that time, I felt that he was only looking for help, but I didn''t know that he was seriously thinking about me differently.


    "Anyway I have not had any contact with him for a long time then suddenly he appeared again. I just saw him out there on the beach. Unfortunately, he was prevented in getting in close contact with me. Lucas had stopped me from greeting him, and he told me that... It was Dad''s, Daniel, and Prince Alexander''s order. So, I had no choice but to comply." Alexa''s eyes were showing concern and unsure of what to do.


    "Furthermore, I don''t know what it is, but for some reason everyone forbidding him to be around me and that''s what I wanted to know? What do you think I should do, mom? Should I talk to him or listen to Lucas and not let him get close to me?"


    Chrissy just listened quietly to her daughter and thinking of how could help her with her dilemma. She reached out and caressed Alexa''s beautiful face, before responding as politically as she could.


    "Well since we are going to be busy for the next couple weeks why don''t you just let it slide for now and play it by ear. You can''t contradict what your father wants, and also you don''t want your boyfriend to get jealous he''s a man after all. So think about that, and the best thing is just to concentrate on your fashion show once that''s over and when Prince Alexander''s back, you could then meet with him. How''s that?"


    Alexa thought of what her mother has advised her and she agree after thinking it carefully. It''s the best way, she doesn''t want to anger her father, brother and of course Prince Alexander.


    "You have a point there mother. I will do what you say and concentrate on the fashion show. Let''s play it by the ear and see what happens," She then gives her mother a peck on her cheek and went to her room to make a call to the love of her life...

 Chapter 168 Missing you

    Prince Alexander was seating in front of the King''s advisor playing with his favorite pen that was given to him by the king himself when his phone started buzzing. He took a quick look at the callers and saw that it was Alexa. "Gentlemen, please! Excuse me for a moment, and it''s private and urgent." He quickly got up and slid the green button on the screen while grinning from ear to ear.


    "I miss you! I wasn''t able to sleep thinking about you, but it seems you already forgotten about me?" Was the first word he heard and his heart was fluttering like a butterfly.


    "Sweetheart... You don''t know how much I missed you. If I could only get out of here right now, I would be in a first flight out. I had tried and tried calling you as soon as I arrived, but it seems your pretty busy, so I bid my time and waited for you to return my call." He tries his best to explain and let her know that he did call.


    "Really? Wait! Let me check, I''ll call you back!" Alexa was going to hang up only to call him back, and Prince Alexander was quick to stop her.


    "Stop! Don''t you dare hang up on me? I had waited so long to see your lovely face and hear your loving voice, don''t you dare!" He anxiously and almost shouted at Alexa due to his excitement.


    "Oh! Sorry, babe! I didn''t think, I was only going to check and wasn''t planning on hanging up anyway. Nevertheless, how are you? How''s the King? How''s everyone for that matter?" Alexa could see that Prince Alexander was tired, and his eye bag was clearly visible on his handsome face.


    "Well, I don''t really know how to put it. There are too many things going on right now, and it seems the King''s health is not getting any better. I''m afraid that he might leave us soon that later." Prince Alexander''s voice was cracking as he spoke. He continues raking his blond hair and massaging his neck after. He kept on rolling his head like a ball, trying to take the kink out of his stip neck.


    Alexa saw all of his motion, and it''s breaking her heart to pieces. She wanted to be right there next to him and give him support. However, she too has issues and matters to attend also, and once she finished with all what she wanted to do, she could then be with him for the rest of their life. For the meantime, they need to be satisfied with their long-distance relationship.Find authorized novels in Webnovel£¬faster updates, better experience£¬Please clickfor visiting.


    "Do you think you would be able to come on the day of the fashion show?" She asked, hoping that he would be able to anyway.


    "I don''t want to say yes, and then break my promise. Let pray that everything become settle by that time and I could fly out even if it is only for the day of your fashion show. How''s that?"


    "Alright! I accept that. I rather you just show up and surprise me than I expect you to be here and not see you. Then I would be devastated and might not be able to do a good job with the fashion show. And you know how important it is for Andrea and of course for me too." She tries to show that she''s not disappointed and tried to smile.


    However, Prince Alexander could see and hear it from her voice. He procures the sweetest smile he could showing all teeth and indented dimples, before playing coy and lovely.


    "Sweetheart! I know you''re not saying it, but I can see it in your face. Your disappointed that I did not make a promise, so... To make my beautiful fiancee happy." He put his hand by his heart and started his oath.


    "I Crown Prince Alexander of The Kingdom of Stonasia, solemnly promise to the love of my life... That I would be there on the day of her fashion show. God forbid that something happens unless I''m dead... I will fulfill my oath. How''s that? Are you happy now?" He asked while smiling sweetly and eyes shining brightly while looking straight at Alexa who''s in tears.


    Alexa was speechless, and she doesn''t know what to say. Hearing him make an oath only to make her happy, made her fall more in love with him. "I would be a lier if I say I''m not disappointed. But, I don''t need your oath. Come if you can, and don''t if you have other matters to attend too, alright?!"


    Prince Alexander was about to say something when he heard someone calling him.


    "Your highness, your highness! You''re needed at the King''s chamber... Your Highness Crown Prince Alexander!!!" Pierre was shouting from the outside.


    Prince Alexander had locked the door, and he doesn''t want anyone barging in while he''s speaking with Alexa. Therefore, Pierre wasn''t able to enter and screaming from the top of his lungs outside the door.


    "I heard you! I will be there in a moment!" He shouted back at Pierre, then turned his attention back to Alexa.


    "Sweetheart, I need to go. There''s an emergency at the King''s chamber, and I''m being summoned. I love you! I call you asap. Alright! Tsup! Tsup! Tsup!" He kissed the screen of his phone three times, then turned it off without waiting for Alexa''s reply.


    The screen of the cell phone went dark, and Prince Alexander was gone. Alexa, who''s about to give him a resounding kiss back, was unable too since he had quickly turned off the phone. She decided just to text him some comforting words and some emoji showing how much she loves him and misses him.


    After she was done, she put her phone down on top of her dresser and went to the bathroom to take a quick shower. While she was taking a shower, so many people were trying to get in touch with her.


    One of them was Ramon, who was able to obtain her phone number through a source.

 Chapter 169 Is That You, Chrissy?

    Alexa walked out of the bathroom, feeling and looking refreshed after a quick shower. As she put her underwear on, she saw her phone on top of her dresser blinking. She picked it up casually and continued with her task with her undies.


    With one hand drying her hair, the other held the phone, swiping the screen to check who called her. She looked disinterested at the numbers while continuing drying her hair. She slid her finger on the screen to scroll down the messages and see the caller''s names.


    "Hmm, Daniel, Andrea, Ria, and what''s this? I don''t know this number? I wonder?" She contemplated whether she should call the number back. "It'' could be necessary, but then... It could be a wrong number or a scum. What should I do?"


    She bit her lower lip while staring at her phone; then it lit up for an incoming call. It''s Daniel. She sweetly smiled as she punched the answer button and sat in front of the vanity.


    "What''s up? It''s too early for you to be calling me. What time in your place?" Alexa cheerfully greeted her brother via video call or facetime. She saw him leaning against a bed headboard.


    "Sorry, Sis! I couldn''t sleep, and I tried to call Andrea, but she wasn''t picking up. Is she there with you?" Daniel asked with a long face.


    "Alright! I could do that." Alexa finished drying her hair and was now combing when she remembers Ramon. "Oh! By the way, I need to ask you something. This is regarding Ramon Le Grand. You know who I''m talking about, right?" She asked with eyes widened.


    "I do, why? And why are you looking at me like your about to chop my head off?" Daniel teased his sister, knowing what she''s about to ask.


    "Are you in liberty to tell me why father forbid him to associate with me? Also you! For what I understand, you ordered my secret service to make sure he cannot come near me. Is that true?"


    At first, Daniel thought about denying everything and lie, but he''s too kind-hearted for that, and he loved his sister too much. "Baby sister, it''s for your own good. That man is bad news. His mother was in cahoots with my mother doing those evil deeds together.


    "Father and I found about it when we were going to question him with his intentions with you. How could we know that she would blurt out everything without missing anything? She told father all the wrong things they had done to your mother back then. By the way, how is Aunty doing?" Daniel suddenly changed the subject.Find authorized novels in Webnovel£¬faster updates, better experience£¬Please clickfor visiting.


    "Oh, no! Don''t you dare change the subject... Mother is doing just fine, and she''s in the other room resting. Continue with your story, and the reason why?" Alexa did not have it, and she wanted to know everything. She would then decide if she should listen to them or not.


    Daniel told Alexa everything that Lady Lucy Le Grand told them and the reason for preventing her from associating herself with Ramon.


    "So, that''s the reason, and you should listen. You also don''t want your boyfriend finding out that you''re hanging out with him. He might order someone and get him killed. Hahaha!" Daniel teased her once more, but at least, he now had a smile on his face.


    "But... that''s not fair to Ramon! He did nothing! He had been my friend and confidant when we were young, and he''s a childhood friend. Why should I be prevented from being around a friend and vice versa?" Alexa''s voice is now getting a little louder than usual, and Chrissy heard it all the way into the living room where she''s sitting while looking over some documents.


    Chrissy got curious and went to check on Alexa and to see who she''s arguing with? "Alexa, are you, alright honey! Who are you arguing with? I could hear you all the way out here. May I come in?" She asked, standing outside Alexa''s room.


    "Oh, shit! It''s my mom. She heard my loud mouth and wondering." She told Daniel sheepishly.


    "Tell her to come in, and I want to say hello to her. I also want to tattle-tell on you. Hahaha!"


    "Whatever! Hold a second; my door is locked." She got up and opened the door to Chrissy.


    "Hi, mom! Sorry! I was a little too loud then." She said, embarrassed. She then handed over the phone to her mother. "Here, Daniel want to say hello to you." Chrissy accepted the phone and walked in. Alexa closed the door behind her.


    "Hi, Daniel! How''s your mother?" She faced the phone and asked with obvious concern in her face.


    Daniel was taken aback for a moment and unable to reply. He couldn''t understand how Chrissy could care about how her mother. Any other person would probably wish that she would die, but not Chrissy. She truly was remarkable; no wonder his father had fallen hard for this woman.


    "My mother is still in a coma, and the doctor said that she might stay that way forever," Daniel replied with drooping eyes but smiled to see the woman in his phone screen tried to console him by merely nodding and smiling with understanding in her eyes.


    "I''m sorry to hear that. Let''s pray that she comes out of the coma and hope for her to recuperate soon, alright!" Chrissy was serious about what she said. She has no hard feelings or hatred for the First Lady.


    She had long forgiven her back then before she had the accident. Therefore, she could only wish for her to recover and be with the President''s side where she belonged.


    Daniel, on the other hand, got curious and decided to ask. "Aunty Chrissy, may I ask you a question?"


    "Sure! Go ahead!"


    "Do you have any plan on letting the President know who you are? I mean..." Daniel couldn''t say the rest of the word that he wanted to ask. However, Chrissy knew what he meant and decided to reassure him.


    "Son, if you are worried if I''m thinking of reuniting with your father...I assure you that I have no intention whatsoever. Now, about me letting him know who I am, maybe... in due time I will tell him. But not right now. Did I answer your question?" Chrissy was looking at him straight in his eyes.


    "Yes! Yes, Aunty Chrissy, you had answered my question." Daniel let out a breath of relief after hearing that. He was worried for nothing. He should have asked her before, but he didn''t think it was the right time.


    "Well, I should let you go, it''s very late there, already. Why are you still up?" Chrissy asked.


    "Yea! I was trying to get in touch with my fiancee, but unable too and decided to see if she''s with you guys. Alexa had informed me already that she would be there tomorrow. So, I should go to bed and wait for her call then. Talk to you later, Aunt Chrissy. Oh, and tell your daughter that she cannot meet with that guy. Hahaha!"


    Daniel was about to slide his finger on the screen to turn off the facetime when suddenly someone grabbed the phone from his hand¡­


    "Is that really you Chrissy?" President Grant''s face came into view while his voice shook and ready to crack.


    Chrissy was stunned speechless, and she didn''t know what to do. When she couldn''t think of what to say, she quickly tapped the shut off button¡­ and stared on a black screen...

 Chapter 170 What, Now?

    Alexa, who had stepped out for a while giving them a moment of privacy, had come back and saw her mother staring at a black screen. She has a vague idea of what had happened, but she doesn''t want to be noticeable. Therefore, she made small talk not to let her mother feel awkward.


    "Did he hang up already? I swear... that man, I still have a question to ask him, and he hangs up already. Let me call him back. May I have my phone back, please!" She said with concern in her voice.


    She extended her hands for Chrissy to hand her the cellphone. However, Chrissy was still in a state of shock and unmoving. She heard Alexa saying something, but none registered in her mind. She was astonished by a worrisome look on her face.


    "Huh! Did you say something?" She looked at Alexa blankly still holding on the phone and not letting go.


    "Are you alright, mom! Why do you look like you just saw a ghost? Wait... Don''t tell me? Let me guess, the President heard you and brother speaking, and he now knows? Is that why you''re deathly white? Oh no! What should we do?"


    Alexa now in a craze for she knows once her father gets back in a state of mind, he would be calling for sure. And there''s no way she could avoid answering the call or he would be in a frenzy and be there as fast as time permits. She cannot let that happen and needed to think of something quickly, for he should be calling pretty soon.


    "The first lady is still in a coma, and it would not look good for the President to leave her side. What should I do? What should I tell him to make him come down?" She was mumbling to herself low enough, so Chrissy could not hear her as she paced back and forth.Find authorized novels in Webnovel£¬faster updates, better experience£¬Please click www.novelhall.comfor visiting.


    Alexa had to do something, and the only thing she could think off was to call him back right away. "Mom, may I have my cellphone back, please! I need to call dad. You understand, right?"


    Chrissy only nodded in agreement before handing the phone to Alexa. "I''m a bit tired, and I don''t think I can handle any stress right now, so do me a favor, if he asks to speak with me, please! make an excuse for me. Alright!" Her voice was shaking, and tears started forming in her eyes.


    "Oh... Mom! I''m sorry! I didn''t know that he would be there at these hours. Do you know what time it is there? It''s two a.m. why is he still up? Nevermind that! Let me call first, and will talk later when I''m done." She gave her mother a quick embrace and then ushered her out of the room so she could make the call to her father.


    Chrissy had just stepped out, and the light of her phone lit up... Sure enough, it''s President Grant this time, his calling her from his own phone.


    Alexa took a quick breather first before procuring a beautiful smile on her face. She then swipes her finger on the screen of her phone... "Hi, Daddy!" With the sweetest smile on earth that could melt any father''s heart.


    President Grant''s face was solemn and not smiling at all. He knows what his daughter was going to do and he''s not granting her way this time. He must speak to Chrissy even if he has to fly out that moment.


    President Grant couldn''t believe that Chrissy was right there in front of him several times and he has no clue that it was her. He must speak with her, or he would tell his pilot to get Airforce one ready to fly to the Philippines right there and then...


    "Don''t you dare Daddy me, young lady! Let me speak to your mother, right this instant!" President Grant said sternly, and he was serious with his order.


    Alexa doesn''t know what to do. She was trying to think of what to say as an excuse, but the way President Grant was staring at her on the screen was making her nervous. She started stuttering the words that were coming out of her mouth.


    "Ah, ah...Ah! I''m sorry! Dad, but mom is not feeling good right now. She was in shock at the moment that you found out and needed to lay down. Could you forgive us just this once and let her rest first. Could you? Please!!!!" She put her two hands together as if she''s praying.


    President Grant wasn''t buying her pleading act. He knows she''s trying to make an excuse for her mother and he''s having none of it, he wanted to speak with Chrissy and not a moment later.


    "Alexa, listen to me... If you don''t put your mother online right at this moment... You will be seeing me in person, as soon as time permits me. Watch me if I don''t do it!" He told her with eyes glaring at her and shooting fire.


    "Oh, come on... Dad! Be reasonable, alright! Mom is not ready to face you yet, give her some time, please! Do you think it''s easy for her, of course not?! Give her a break!" Alexa is now agitated and unreasonable. She''s also looking at her father with eyes bulging from the socket and shooting dagger to her unreasonable father.


    Like father like daughter, both were headstrong, and none was ready to give up.


    "If you do that, let see if we don''t hide from you! Yes! You heard me right; I would go in hiding with mother if you insist on speaking with her right now!" Alexa was doing her best to buy time for Chrissy to come to term and she''s praying to all the Gods to give her this miracle.


    It seems that there was one God who''s awake, and had heard her prayer...


    President Grant was about to say something when Daniel barged in without knocking... His haggard face flooded with sadness and tears starting to form in his eyes as he spoke...


    "Father... Oh, Dad....! I just received a call from mother''s doctor, we need to go right now... Please!!!"


    Alexa heard Daniel''s voice and from the sound of it, she could already fathom what had happened. She was speechless after that and unable to move... ''What, now?'' She thought while looking at President Grant''s sad-looking face.

 Chapter 171 I Never Hated Her

    President Grant gave Daniel a tight embrace, with a pat to his back as a way of consoling him. He already knew what had happened and could sense that he was in turmoil. The First Lady must have perished and was no longer among the living.


    President Grant had prepared himself for this situation long ago. Nevertheless, when it was the reality that you had to face, it was still not that easy. His heart was breaking for his son more than anything. Daniel loved his mother, and it because of that... President Grant had accepted many of her faults.


    However, that''s history now. His first lady was now gone and will never come back. What he needs to think now was the future and what''s coming ahead... And that''s Chrissy Wen, the only woman he ever loved.


    While President Grant was comforting his grieving son, Alexa stayed online. She was waiting for her father to bid her farewell. Even though she had never had much interaction with the First Lady, she still considered her a second mother. It devastated her to think that she was not in this world any longer. She deeply sighed while waiting for President Grant to come back online.Find authorized novels in Webnovel£¬faster updates, better experience£¬Please click www.novelhall.comfor visiting.


    Soon after Daniel left to get ready, President Grant was back to finish his conversation with his daughter. "Alexa, dear, something had happened, and I must go. We will speak again later, alright?! He spoke with a cracked voice while massaging the back of his neck. In a matter of minutes, he suddenly looked old because of the news he had received.


    "Dad, if there''s anything I can do... Please! Let me know, alright? I will drop everything right this instant if you say so. You know that, right?" She told him while tears started forming in her eyes, and were about to fall.


    She quickly bid her father goodbye and swiped her finger to turn the phone off as quick as she could to prevent her father from seeing her tears. Alexa let out a loud sigh before she got prepared to go out of her room to see what was her mother currently keeping herself busy with.


    Chrissy wasn''t in the living room when she came out. Alexa went to her bedroom, thinking that the latter might be laying there, resting. But, there''s no one there either.


    "Hmmm, where could she be?" She mumbled as she closed the door and turned towards the beachfront.


    It was late in the afternoon, and the sun was about to go down. Alexa thought that maybe... Chrissy decided to take a walk on the beach. First, she peeked outside the veranda to check, but no one was there as well. "Hmmm, where could she be?" Said Alexa as she walked around the backyard.


    When she still couldn''t find her mother, she decided to go for a walk on the beach. Just as she was about to leave, she realized that the sun was still out and the heat was too much for her skin to handle. She quickly went back inside to get a hat and sunglasses before heading towards the beachfront.


    Their side of the beach was pretty empty and quiet eerie; the only sound that Alexa could hear was the ocean and the howling of the wind that was blowing on her beautiful face. When she couldn''t find her mother anywhere, she started to worry. However, she knew that her mother was somewhere around the island. Where else could she have gone in such a short time?


    Suddenly, Alexa heard someone quietly crying. She turned in the direction where the crying was coming from. Sure enough, Chrissy was seating at one of the logs, quietly sobbing her heart out. She had her two palms covering her face, so Alexa wasn''t able to see the tears, flowing down her face.


    Alexa ran towards her mother, worried.


    Chrissy stopped only for a moment, enough to look up. Her eyes were full of tears that were flowing down her face as she faced Alexa. "I''m sorry for making you worry. I''m alright! I only wanted to get some fresh air. But as I was seating here... I couldn''t help but think of the past that''s all."


    "Oh, mother! Why would you do that? You know what happens when you overthink. Your head will hurt severely, and you won''t be able to function properly." Alexa was worried that her mother might pass out with no one by her side.


    Alexa sat down on the log next to Chrissy. She was trying to think of a way to bring up the subject of the First Lady''s death. Even though the President did not inform her of the First Lady''s demise... Deep inside her heart, she knew everything.


    "Mom, why don''t we go back to the villa and seat where it''s comfortable, rather than seating here, on this hard log," Alexa suggested. Her body was hurting from seating on the hard surface.


    "Why don''t you go back first? I need some time to come to terms with myself. And this is a good place for that," Chrissy told Alexa with sad eyes and haggard-looking face.


    Alexa looked at her mother with concern. But when she saw how determined Chrissy was to stay, the only thing she could do was give her mother a thigh embrace before getting up and dusted off the dirt from her behind. While standing tall in front of her mother, she acted all arrogant and superior.


    "Alright! I''ll be in the villa if you need me. Don''t stay out too long please! I don''t want you getting sick." She then turned and walked back towards the villa.


    On the way back to the villa, Alexa called Lucas, who was inconspicuously guarding them.


    "Please! Stay with my mother out here, or send someone if you must stay with me." She told him.


    "As you wish, Miss Grant!" Lucas replied, then called another member of the secret service to stay with Chrissy. Since Logan and Ria were not back yet, he couldn''t leave Alexa''s side. He couldn''t let Ramon get in touch with Alexa, not under his watch!

 Chapter 172 Rest In Peace

    Alexa was seating, reading a book when she received a call from Daniel. From the sound of his voice, she could already tell- It was official- The First Lady of the United States of America had passed away. Alexa had to go back for the funeral whether she likes it or not,


    "Father wanted to send a private plane to pick you up, but it would take longer. Therefore, I took the liberty to ask your cousin''s husband, CEO Go, to lend us his private plane. It''s all arranged from that side to take you and Andrea back here. Your flight is early in the morning." Daniel told her with a solemn-looking face.


    "You didn''t have to do that. I could have made the arrangements myself. But, since you have already made an effort, thank you!" Alexa wanted to bid him goodbye, but she could see the pain in his eyes. It was breaking her heart to pieces.


    "Brother, if it''s any consolation, I never hated your mother. No matter what she had done in the past, it was all because of her love for our dad. I''m also deeply saddened that we will never have a chance to get to know each other. But, it''s all impossible now that she''s gone. Let''s pray for her to rest in peace, alright!" once she finished speaking, Alexa''s face was also flooded with tears.


    Even though the First Lady never accepted Alexa, she''s still her step-mother, and Alexa had no choice but to attend to her funeral.


    "Daniel, you don''t need to worry about us, we can make all the arrangements ourselves. We''ll be there as soon as time permits. Why don''t you stay with dad, he needs you right now." Alexa finished their conversation with these consoling words.


    Daniel felt comforted hearing Alexa''s concern for him and their father. He bid her goodbye and promised that he would personally pick them up at the Airport.


    Alexa didn''t know that Andrea had no idea that she''s supposed to accompany her back to America. Andrea was stunned to receive a text from Alexa. The latter messaged that she''s sending a driver the next day to take her to the airport.


    Andrea was uncertain of what to do. She was still embarrassed to show her face to Alexa and had not spoken to her since the funeral. She was feeling guilty that even though grandmother Santos was no longer alive, she still hadn''t told Alexa all that she knew.


    Moreover, Alexa had not called her. She thought that Alexa was upset with her for something. Andrea was still contemplating if she should call or text Alexa back when her phone lit up. It was a facetime call from Daniel. She quickly slid her finger to answer.


    What she saw broke her heart into pieces... Daniel''s handsome face was now looking all haggard and tired. Eye bags were visible under his eyes. In the short time that she hadn''t seen him, his face thinned. Andrea started crying even before they had a chance to greet each other.


    "Babe, I''m sorry! I wish I''m right there with you right now. Don''t worry I will get into the first available flight, alright! I should be there with you within the next twenty-four hours." Andrea was saying while tears still spilling down her face.Find authorized novels in Webnovel£¬faster updates, better experience£¬Please click www.novelhall.comfor visiting.


    "Alexa should be contacting you soon to inform you of your flight. Arrangements have been made, and you should be leaving first thing in the morning. I won''t keep you long so you could start packing. I love you, sweetheart!" Said Daniel with sorrowful voice and eyes filled with sadness.


    It''s breaking Andrea''s heart to her fiancee broken down. Her tears keep falling as she bid him goodbye with the promise that she would be there as soon as she can.


    Not a moment after Andrea and Daniel finished speaking, and her phone lit up once again. She looked at the callers'' number and saw that it''s Alexa. She hesitated for a moment, unsure of how and what to say to her best friend and soon to be sister-in-law.


    However, she needed to answer the call no matter what, so she swiped her finger and tried her best to put on a happy face with a small smile on her face as she greeted Alexa. "Hi! Sorry to hear about the first lady, I have just finished speaking with Daniel a moment ago.  I assume you''re calling about our flight detail?" Andrea said with sadness in her voice.


    "Yes! We planned on leaving as soon as we finished packing. CEO Go lending us his private plane so we could leave as soon as possible. Mother and Aunt Sophia will be coming with us, and we don''t have much time. I''m just letting you know that I''m sending a driver to pick you up and will meet at the airport. Is'' that alright with you?" Alexa has no idea what''s going on with her friend''s mind.


    "Sure! Let''s hang up so I could start packing and go ahead and send the driver, and I should be ready by the time he gets here. Bye!" Andrea swiped her finger as quick as she can and ended the call without waiting for Alexa to reply.


    " I''m sorry, Sister! We will talk later when we meet. There are so many things I needed to tell you, and I pray and hope that you could forgive me after that." Andrea mumbles to herself while staring at the black screen of her cellphone...

 Chapter 173 Ism Sorry! But, do I know You?

    Meanwhile, the news of the First Lady Dianne passing was announced worldwide.


    While they were having dinner, Alexa decided to turn the television on, knowing that the news would be aired. Once the news was over, Alexa turned off the TV and continued eating.


    Both mother and daughter did not speak. The atmosphere of the whole room was quiet. Only the sound of cutlery could be heard. They stayed that way for the entire dinner. With every passing minute, the silence was killing Alexa.


    Luckily, the Go and Tan clans decided to pay a visit and gave their condolences and comfort to Alexa. The atmosphere changed no sooner they arrived. The place became livelier. The sound of people talking at the same time could be heard outside the villa.


    "We need to give our condolences to the President in person. Who wants to volunteer? At least one person from each family should be enough." Grandfather Go announced to everyone.


    "Do we have to? We could send flowers as everyone do." Sophia interjected with a raised eyebrow while seating next to Chrissy and patting her hand.


    "How about you and I go with Alexa and Andrea?" Chrissy asked Sophia, her voice barely audible.Find authorized novels in Webnovel£¬faster updates, better experience£¬Please click www.novelhall.comfor visiting.


    Sophia looked at her cousin straight in the eyes, searching... "Are you sure you''re ready to face him?" She asked with concern in her voice.


    "Cuz, I need to face him, sooner or later. This is a good time as any. At least, there would be a lot of people around, and we have a reason to be there. So, if you''re up to it, would you accompany me?" Chrissy was looking at Sophia straight in the eyes, pleading. What else could Sophia do but inform everyone of Chrissy''s idea?


    After a long discussion, everyone agreed with Chrissy''s reasoning. It was better to meet the President at this time when he would not have much of a chance to interact with Chrissy. Especially with Sophia around, who planned on sticking to Chrissy''s side during the time, they would be there.


    They did not have to wait long to leave. No sooner than it was agreed, the private jet of Mega World was dispatched and ready to take-off. A driver was sent right away to pick up Andrea to take her to the airport instead of waiting the next day.


    Alexa, Chrissy, and Sohpia arrived at the Airport not a minute later than Andrea. Andrea greeted Chrissy and Sophia with respect, before turning to Alexa, with tears forming in her eyes. At first, she was hesitant, and when Alexa noticed it, she was confused. When Andrea didn''t make a move to give her the usual embrace, Alexa took it upon herself and pulled her soon to be sister-in-law in a tight embrace.


    "Where have you been? I missed you so much! I don''t know what''s going on with you, but I hope you''re not getting cold feet and about to leave my brother and me hanging, right?!" She whispered to Andrea''s ear as she greeted her.


    "Oh... Alexa, I''m so... sorry! I didn''t mean to leave you like that. I only needed a little time to think things over. I''m done with it now. Once this whole thing is over, we need to talk, alright?" Andrea hugged her tighter while she sobbed on Alexa''s shoulder.


    "Fine, fine! We will do that. For now, let''s get out of here. Brother needs you right now. It''s going to be a long flight. We have all the time in the world." Alexa and Andrea walked hand in hand towards the jet that was waiting to take them to America.


    Sophia and Chrissy were already sitting inside the private plane, having a conversation. From the way Chrissy was massaging the back of her neck, it looked like she''s worried about the impending encounter with the President. Sophia was doing her best to comfort her and assure her that she''s going to be okay.


    However, in less than twenty-four hours, Chrissy and President Grant would once again meet face to face... What would be the outcome?

 Chapter 174 Learning The Truth

    The flight to America was going to take about twenty hours. Therefore, it was a perfect time for Andrea and Alexa to patch things up. They had a misunderstanding during grandmother Santos wake. Though, Alexa didn''t have an idea what it was about.


    Finally, Andrea was ready to tell her everything she knew. Andrea hoped that after getting to know the truth, Alexa would still want to be friends with her and accept her as a sister-in-law. Alexa asked her mother and Aunt Sophia to make use of the private bedroom to rest, so she and Andrea could speak privately.


    Sophia and Chrissy complied with her request and took the opportunity to utilize the luxurious setting of the private plane. They used the secluded cabin and comfortably slept in the same bed as they used to do in college.


    Halfway through the flight, Chrissy woke up with a bad headache and scared the heck out of Sophia. Chrissy was in excruciating pain. She was banging her head onto the pillow and trying her best to muffle the painful cries that she was making. "Arrrg!!!" Find authorized novels in Webnovel£¬faster updates, better experience£¬Please click www.novelhall.comfor visiting.


    Sophia was awakened from her muffled cries and quickly tried to help her. "Chrissy, dear... what can I do? Tell me!" Sophia asked while trying to sooth Chrissy''s head by massaging it to the best of her abilities.


    "My bag, I have medicine there, please! Get it for me... Arrrg! It hurts so bad...!" Chrissy tossed and turned and kept on banging her head on the pillow which was scaring the shit out of Sophia.


    "Ok, ok, ok! Let me get it, hold on..." Sophia quickly looked for Chrissy''s traveling bag and dug out the medicine. Once she found it, she went back to the bed where Chrissy was still tossing and turning from the pain.


    "I got it! What do I do now?" She asked while trying to prepare to make an injection.


    Chrissy stretches her left arm. "Strap the elastic band first, then stick the needle with the serum and make sure all go in."


    Sophia followed the instructions and quickly administered the medicine to Chrissy. Once she was done, she went to the small bathroom, got a wet towel, and came back to the cabin. With a towel in her hand, she looked at Chrissy, who was sound asleep after the shot that she had given her.


    She slowly sat down at the edge of the bed and started wiping the sweat from her forehead. She had sweated like crazy from the ordeal. "What is wrong with you, Chrissy? I hope that is not something detrimentally dangerous. Let me tell you; I will not be able to handle it if something happens to you." Sophia said. She was wiping the sleeping Chrissy''s forehead while tears were falling down her beautiful face.


    She couldn''t help but think of the old times. She felt like it was only yesterday when they met for the first time. She was so happy to be accepted to one of the prestigious Art schools in the country- Julliard. The day she arrived, she was scared half to death. Her mother couldn''t come with her, and she ended up going there alone.


    When she arrived at New York City, it was snowing cats and dog, and she was wearing a very light jacket without gloves and a hat. She grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada where it''s always hot. She never needed snowsuit or winter jacket. Therefore, she was only wearing a light windbreaker, but the weather was below zero.


    While she was waiting for a bus outside JFK International airport, a young girl about the same age as her saw her shaking from cold and offered her a set of winter clothes. At first, Sophia was going to turn her down, but she was freezing cold and decided to swallow her pride, and in the end, accepted them. Who would have thought that the same girl would turn out to be her cousin from the Philippines?


    After thanking the girl, Sophia made her way to the bus stop, waving to the girl, with the promise that if they ever meet again, she would pay her back tenfold. Thus, when they met again during the class orientation, Sophia and Chrissy instantly become friends.


    They had been through a lot back when they were studying in Julliard. They found each other by chance and were happy to learn that they were also blood-related. Both of them were beautiful, tall, and were very talented. They were the envy of many of their colleagues. But with their strong bond with each other, they were able to overcome many hurdles that came along the way.


    When both of them had fallen in love with the love of their lives, they immediately told each other about that. However, when both made a mistake and got themselves pregnant at the same time... They both hid it from each other.


    Sophia went back home to Las Vegas and took a year off, while Chrissy stopped going to school and moved in with the father of her child. Therefore, their children never knew that they were cousins.


    Sophia was saddened with the fact that while she was already happy with her life, her cousin was still suffering. She made a wow to herself that no matter what happened, she would do everything in her power to see her cousin''s smiling face once again.


    She continued reminiscing while she was caressing her cousin''s face. Sophia didn''t realize that Chrissy had already wakened, and was staring at her curiously, with comprehensive eyes.


    "Cousin, don''t scare me! What are you looking at me like that for?!" Sophia asked while frowning.


    Chrissy was intensely staring at Sophia as if she was trying to penetrate in her mind and find something there. She slowly moved Sophia''s hands away from her face. Then, put herself in a seating position before asking Sophia a serious question.


    "I''m sorry! But do I know you?" Chrissy asked curiously looking at Sophia, with her eyes wide opened.

 Chapter 175 Losing Her Memory Again!

    Sophia''s eyes popped out of the socket from what she just heard. She stared at Chrissy for a while, unknown what to say. She quickly sat down on the side of the bed, took Chrissy''s hands. While looking at her straight in her eyes... Sophia asked intensely-


    "Chrissy, are you kidding me? No, wait, are you serious? Don''t scare me, cousin. Otherwise, I''m going to have a heart attack right here- right now. What do you mean, who am I?!" She asked while scared of the response she might receive.


    Chrissy only stared at her blankly and very anxious. She was looking at Sophia curiously and waiting for a reply to her question.


    Sophia was unable to utter a reply. Instead, she keeps on caressing Chrissy''s hand while continuing to stare at her, afraid. Time was ticking, and both cousins continued with their staring competitions without blinking. Then... Suddenly-


    "Hahahaha!" Chrissy begins laughing out loud. Before pulling her cousin and embracing her tightly.


    "I was only trying to see if it would work, and it seems It does. Hahahaha!"


    Sophia smacks her cousin in her arms for what she had done. She almost had a heart attack when she thought that Chrissy was serious. She just recently got her memory back, and there''s a possibility that she could once again lose her memory. Thus, Sophia believed her wholeheartedly when she asked that question.


    "Hahaha! I''ll give it to you, my dear cousin. You still have it in you... Best actress award goes to you." Sophia mocked her for what she had done while continuing to embrace her and not letting her go.


    "So, you think it would work? I plan on acting in front of President Grant when I met him; this way, I would have an excuse. What do you think?"


    Chrissy needs Sophia''s professional advice. She needs to make sure that she could fool the President or else- She wouldn''t know how to interact in front of him when they do come face to face.


    Sophia got up and walked around the room, she was fooled by Chrissy, but the President is another matter. They don''t know what he would do when the time comes.


    She was in deep thought, searching her superior brain for a solution. "There''s only one way to find out... And that''s to check it out." Said Sophia, with excitement in her voice.


    "Let''s go out there and tell Alexa about your plan. We need to make sure she''s also in the same boat with us, or it would not work." Sophia excitedly helped Chrissy get up from the bed before wrapping her arms around Chrissy''s shoulder and ushered her out of the room.


    Alexa liked the idea of Chrissy acting that she has once again lost her memory. It will buy them some times to come up with a better solution. If they can pull it off, they would be able to stay until the end of the wake. If not, who knows what would happen?


    ===


    The whole country was mourning the loss of the mother of their country. People from all over the world flocked to give their support, and condolences to the President''s Family.


    The news had also reached as far as the Spaniard Kingdom and Stonasia. The King of Spaniard Kingdom dispatched Crown Prince Romano and Princess Angelica as the delegate to attend the wake.


    When Lady Lucy Le Grand heard about the demise of the First Lady, she grieved for her friend and against her better judgment. She decided that no matter what the consequences might be, she would also to attend the funeral.


    Meanwhile, Prince Alexander was ordered by the Queen to attend on their behalf. The Queen didn''t know that he had already started making all the necessary arrangements as soon as he received the news. Given the latest happenings in their Kingdom, he wasn''t able to find an opportunity to inform the Queen about Alexa.


    The day when he was speaking with Alexa, he was called to the King''s chamber urgently. He had no choice but to cut that facetime short. He was expecting the worst and praying the whole time for the King to get well.


    He was in for a shock when he arrived and everyone was joyful. He heard everyone''s laugher as he was approaching and we quickly ran inside the chamber to see the King seating up and eating.


    The King''s health suddenly turned for the better, and now he was recuperating well. Soon he would be free of his duty as the temporary ruler of the Kingdom. Hence, he was planning to introduce Alexa after he came back with her in tow from America. Find authorized novels in Webnovel£¬faster updates, better experience£¬Please click www.novelhall.comfor visiting.


    Prince Alexander, pray and hopes that he could persuade Alexa to come... or else! He would kidnap her he has too...

 Chapter 176 Thats None of Your Damn Business!

    Prince Alexander made a call to Alexa while preparing to depart for America. However, the call wasn''t able to go through for she was already on a plane bound towards the same destination.


    Prince Alexander''s expression hardened when she didn''t answer the call. Then... It suddenly dawns to him that Alexa could be on a flight at that moment.


    With the thought, his face turned bright like 10,000 watts LED light bulbs, and his dimples become heavenly dented as he smiles to himself.


    He quickly finished preparing so he could leave as soon as possible. He then bid his mother goodbye and was about to leave when Lady Antella suddenly appears from nowhere. She walked towards Prince Alexander like a woman with a vengeance.


    " How could you?" She angrily asked Prince Alexander, who has no idea what she''s talking about.


    "What do you mean by, ''how could I?'' I have no I idea what you''re talking about?" Prince Alexander replied while continuing to walk towards the palace door without sparing her a glance.


    "I can''t believe that you actually meet with Alexa and never said a word to me. You know how devastated I was when she left without saying a word. I had spent so much money and resource, but I never learned where she moved. How did you find her?" Lady Antella asked, her eyes wide with anticipation.


    "When, where, and how, is none of your damn business. That''s why I never mentioned it to you. Why are you here, anyway? Whatever it is you need, make it quick for I''m late for my flight." Prince Alexander was walking faster than usual like the devil was chasing him.


    Lady Antella''s face suddenly lit up, and she procures a half-smile. "Are you going to meet her? Can I come along with you? Please!!!!" She begged with the saddest eyes she could conjure.


    They had reached the vehicle that would be taking Prince Alexander to the airport. He then stopped for a moment, only long enough to face Lady Antella whose following her like a puppy.


    He stood for a moment seems like his contemplating with her request. However, after staring at her intensely, he looked at her straight without batting an eye...


    "NO! You may not come with me! Not now, or ever! You got that?!" He then turned around and went inside the vehicle and ordered the driver to go. Leaving a stunned Lady Antella standing rooted to the ground speechless.


    ===


    Prince Alexander''s flight was shorter than Alexa''s. However, with almost twelve hours ahead of flying time, both of their plane both landed simultaneously. Luckily Alexa''s group were not able to exit right away due to congestion at the airport.


    They had to wait for Daniel to arrive for more added secret service to help Lucas and two others that came with them. Therefore, they end up meeting at the private lounge for the first family and the Royals.


    The corners of Prince Alexander eyes crinkled and forehead creased from seeing the crowded tarmac. He knew it''s going to be a hell of a hard time getting out of the airport.


    "Might as well go to the VIP lounge and have a cocktail, and try and see if I could get in touch with Alexa now." He mumbles to himself as he got up and ready to step out of the private plane.


    He was massaging his neck and stretching his aching body from the long flight as he slowly makes his way out of the door.


    While walking towards, he pulls out his cellphone and was ready to facetime Alexa when something caught the corner of his eyes as he steps inside the VIP room-


    "Alexa!" Prince Alexander, with his two dimples, procured and heavily dented, rushed towards the love of his life and embraced her tightly.


    "I missed you so much!'' He murmured into her ears, before kissing it lightly without being visible to the onlooker.


    Alexa felt the tingling sensation from his breath, and she shivered. With her sadden eyes, she looked up to Prince Alexander then replied, "I missed you too! How is it that you manage to come? How''s the King''s faring?" She bombarded him with many questions for she genuinely concerns and not asking just for the fun of it.


    Prince Alexander and Alexa didn''t realize that everyone''s eyes were towards them. They were engrossed with each other and didn''t have a care in the world around them.


    "Ahem! Ahem!" Andrea cough a little to let them know that they were not the only people inside the VIP room. "We know you two missed each other so much, but a little too much affection in front of us, is a little show-off, don''t you think so?"


    They separated temporarily, only long enough for Prince Alexander to greet everyone while his arms were wrapped around Alexa''s waist. He doesn''t want this opportunity to waste. Now that she''s right there with him, he would hold on to her and never let her go.


    Sophia, Chrissy, and Andrea all saw how possessive Prince Alexander when it comes to Alexa. All three shake there heads and left them alone to themselves.


    The trio continued chatting while Prince Alexander and Alexa went and found a more secluded place so they could be lovey-dovey while they were waiting.Find authorized novels in Webnovel£¬faster updates, better experience£¬Please click www.novelhall.comfor visiting.


    Unknown to them that there was someone who''s been watching them ever since Prince Alexander walked inside the VIP room.


    The eyes that currently glued to them from the beginning were burning with love, admiration for one person, and hate for the other...


    This person would do everything to break them apart, no matter what it cost...

 Chapter 177 Let Them Be! Is not the Time...

    Prince Romano and Angelica of Spaniard Kingdom had just arrived, and the first thing they saw was the Alexa and Prince Alexander being lovey-dovey in a secluded corner of the VIP lounge. That did not bode well in the eye of Prince Romano, and the same goes with Princess Angelica.


    The sibling has decades of enmity towards Prince Alexander and Alexa for a different reason. Same as Lady Antella, Prince Romano had been looking for Alexa ever since he found out that she had moved.


    He even tried to bribe Mrs. Garcia, but to no avail, she was a hard person to crack. Her husband was the same thing, each time he comes to the Palace to speak with the King, he always makes sure to corner him and asked if he has any news.


    Unfortunately, he always received the same reply. Dr. Garcia had no Idea and will inform him as soon as he finds out. That was ongoing for the last five years. And now, here she is right before his eyes, only she''s once again taken by his rival... Prince Alexander of Stonasia...


    Princess Angelica also saw the two and was about to come forward to say something to them when Prince Romano stopped her. "Let them be! It''s not the time... We will talk to them later.


    I know they are here for the same reason and we will meet with them again. Let it go for now!" He told his sister while his eyes were still shooting dagger towards Prince Alexander.


    While Prince Alexander and Alexa were so into each other and not seeing anyone around them, Pierre, on the other hand, saw them as soon at they enter the facility. As much as he doesn''t want to interrupt the couple, he has no choice but to inform Prince Alexander.


    He slowly made his way to the couple and cleared his throat to make a sound. "Ahem!"


    When Prince Alexander nor Alexa pain no heed to him, he cleared his throat once more, a little louder this time while calling Prince Alexander''s name.


    "Ahem! Ahem! Your Highness, may I have a word with you, please!" Said Pierre, in a low tone of voice, barely audible them to hear.


    Prince Alexander stop what he was doing for a moment and look up with creases on his forehead. One could tell that he''s unhappy being interrupted. "Speak!" He snarled at Pierre with a stern-looking face.


    "I apologize, your Highness, I merely wanted to inform you that Prince Romano and Princess Angelica has just entered," Pierre said sheepishly while his head bent down.


    Alexa saw Pierre reaction and pinch Prince Alexander on his thigh where her hand was resting. She then leaned over and whispered, "you''re so mean... Do you know that? He was only warning you ahead of time, and you want to bite his head off."


    Prince Alexander realizes his action was, in fact, a little curt. He quickly changed the sound of his voice. "Thank you! He then went back, giving his attention to Alexa like he never heard anything."


    Prince Romano and Angelica went to seat down nearby Chrissy''s table, and she was currently engrossed in conversation with Andrea and Sophia about the upcoming fashion show when her eyes caught Prince Romano as they walk by without seeing her. Find authorized novels in Webnovel£¬faster updates, better experience£¬Please click www.novelhall.comfor visiting.


    "Holly, cow! Trouble has just arrived." She pushed forward towards Sophia and Andrea and whispered.


    Sophia brow raised and turned to look at the direction where Chrissy was looking. Andrea did the same, and her eyes widen when she saw who it was. She then looked at the course where the couple was seating and shake her head. "This is not good, not good at all!" She agreed with Chrissy.


    Sophia was bewildered, unsure of what''s going on and why they considered the two good-looking was a trouble maker. She then follows the direction of where Chrissy and Andrea''s eyes were diverted. Suddenly, it hit her, and curiosity got the better of her.


    "Alright, you two! Spill the beans. What''s going on, you can''t leave me hanging here." Sophia''s eyes were bulging out of the socket from excitement. She''s really curious as to what''s the relationship of the two Royal to her niece and Prince Alexander.


    "Cousin, how about I tell you later. This is not the place, I tell you all about it once were alone. Alright?" She''s afraid that Prince Romano and Princess Angelica could overhear their conversations.


    "Alright! Understood!" Sophia then turned her head around and looked at Alexa and Prince Alexander, then back to the other couple. Then it hit her... ''They are siblings and not a couple! I got now!'' She exclaims in her mind.


    Chrissy was trying her best to be inconspicuous, and she didn''t want to attract Prince Romano''s attention. Once he sees her, it''s over. He would, for sure, come to their table, and she''s not in the position to deal with him and his arrogance.


    Moreover, she''s unsure how she''s going to explain to him that she knew all these years where Alexa was and had lied to him purposely. There will be hell to pay for sure for lying to him.


    Chrissy heard a rumor that Prince Romano was a ruthless son of a bitch and cunning to the bone. He had ruined many young girls innocence by force or using drugs in the past, but due to his status, no one was able to do anything to punish him.


    Just as she was in deep thought of how she''s going to deal with the man when the time comes, she saw Daniel and his secret service walks in. ''Save by the bell!'' She thought... And she hopes.


    Daniel walked in looking all immaculate in his black mourning suit. Even with his somber eyes and haggard-looking face, he still looks like a stoplight. His magnificent authoritative aura doesn''t seem to dissipate no matter how much time passes.


    Once he entered the room, he scanned the area to look for Andrea. When he spotted her from the corner of his eyes, his stride becomes faster, almost running... "Andrea!" He called her name.


    Andrea who just happen to turn her head, heard and saw him. She quickly pushed the chair outward and run towards him with tears in her eyes. " Daniel!!!" Said Andrea as she got closer...


    Alexa and Prince Alexander heard the names being called and looked simultaneously. Alexa''s heart was breaking at the sight of her brother for he looked so tired. She was about to get up to greet Daniel when Prince Alexander stopped her. "Let them be, we know how they feel...- Give them some time."


    Alexa understood and sat back down and put her head on Prince Alexander''s shoulder to rest while they wait for the couple to finish...

 Chapter 178 I Love You!

    Andrea was the first to break apart from Daniel, after realizing that everyone''s waiting for them so they all could leave. "Sweetie, everyone''s tired from the long flight, let''s get out of here." She told Daniel as she turned around to gather her things.


    Sophia and Chrissy both got up and took the opportunity to give their condolences to Daniel while Andrea was busy gathering her things.


    Chrissy gave him a light embrace, "Condolence son, I''m sure she''s in a better place now." She tries to be cordial as possible.


    "Thank you! It means a lot coming from you." Daniel replied politely, sadness envelopes his handsome features.


    "Condolence to your family Senator Grant," Sophia said with her hand stretched out for a handshake.Find authorized novels in Webnovel£¬faster updates, better experience£¬Please click www.novelhall.comfor visiting.


    Prince Romano and Princess Angelica also went to give their condolences to Daniel, and no sooner it was said, they departed without acknowledging anyone else.


    "What? Just like that! What''s up with him? Hmmm? Something fishy, I know he saw me...?" Chrissy mumbles to herself, and Sophia heard it loud and clear.


    "Who are you talking about? What''s fishy? Stop mumbling to yourself and talk to me. You''re scaring me cousin... Half of the time, you either talk to yourself or space out since we arrive. Get yourself together, how are you going to pull it off, if you''re acting like that." Sophia stood in front of Chrissy eyes full of concern.


    "It''s nothing! I''ll tell you all about it later when there''s only you and me and no one else around. I promise." Chrissy then gave Sophia a peck on her cheek with a half-smile.


    Prince Alexander and Alexa saw that Daniel and Andrea finished. Alexa quickly straightens herself so they could leave as fast as they could. She doesn''t want to be bothered by the siblings. However, to her astonishment, they were gone.


    "Who are you looking for?" Prince Alexander asked irritably, knowing who she was looking for.


    Alexa put on her sweetest smile and lovingly looked at him.. "Nothing! I wasn''t looking for anyone in particular, alright! Don''t be eating vinegar, and I know what your thinking. Hahaha" She laughs as they walked towards everyone.


    When Daniel saw Alexa and Prince Alexander approaching, he smacked his forehead with his palm. ''What in the world is wrong with me. I forgot all about her.'' He thought as they got closer.


    The siblings embrace each other for a moment without saying a word after Daniel felt that his calm and collected; he then turned to greet Prince Alexander. "Your Highness, Prince Alexander... Thank you for coming."


    "My pleasure! Condolence on behalf of my country." The two shook hands, and not a moment wasted... Everyone stepped out of the VIP lounge towards the private exit.


    ===


    Prince Alexander doesn''t want to part with Alexa. Therefore, he invited himself to ride in the same vehicle with everyone else. It''s a good thing that Daniel had thought of Sophia and ordered a Hummer type of limousine which easily accommodate all of them.


    They went straight to their home in the outskirt of Washington D.C. instead of the White House. The women needed to freshen up and changed their clothing before heading to the funeral home where the wake was being held.


    Once they arrived home, the women quickly went to freshen up, leaving Daniel to entertain Prince Alexander.


    "Care for a drink while we wait?" Daniel asked as he made his way to the minibar.


    "Club soda if you have one." Prince Alexander replied nonchalantly while he''s walking around looking at Alexa''s photo that''s hanging on the wall. He was engrossed with looking at the life-size picture of Alexa when Daniel came with two glass of Martini instead of a club soda for Prince Alexander.


    "Sorry! Out of club soda, so I made one for you. Here try it!" Daniel handed over one of the martinis. "That''s my favorite too, that''s why it''s hanging there." He''s talking about Alexa''s graduation picture.


    Alexa was standing proud with her caps and gown on and the yellow sash on her neck. One hand holding a diploma raised above her head and has the biggest smile in the world. Anyone who looks at the picture would leave with a smile plastered on the face.


    Prince Alexander was no exception, and he turned around to face Daniel with his dimples heavily dented. "Yup! That''s my Princess, and the future Queen of Sotanasia!" He proudly announces while raising his drink towards Daniel for a toast. "Cheers!"


    Daniel touches Prince Alexander''s drink. "Cheer''s my future brother-in-law."


    "Who''s your future brother-in-law? I never said I would marry him. Unless you found yourself another sister while I was gone, and would hook them up together." Alexa teased both of them as she comes in all looking beautiful in a black dress.


    Prince Alexander acted hurt from what Alexa said. He moved away and turned around when she tries to hug him. Alexa was not offended at all. She knew that he was just acting, so she quickly back hug him and whispered in his ears. "I Love You!" She then showed her hands while her fingers were showing a sign of love.


    "Ohhh, that''s so sweet... However, we need to leave before they start viewing without us." Daniel told the two while he''s walking away to let everyone know that it''s time to go...

 Chapter 179 Who Is This Beauty?

    The group decided to split up and ride in a different vehicle as to not get attention from the reporters when they arrive at the funeral parlor.


    Daniel and Andrea went ahead of them with his secret service, followed by Prince Alexander, Alexa in another vehicle. Chrissy and Sophia, along with the remaining of their entourage, rode in the same car.


    They knew that there would be many reporters at the wake. Therefore they need to be inconspicuous. If the reporters see them arriving in one car, a question might arise, and they are not ready to answer any question in regards to their relationship.


    The vehicle where Daniel and Andrea were riding arrived first, everyone knew the couple, and they did not bother them and let them pass without bombarding with a question. They only took pictures and made their own story to tell the masses.


    However, it''s another story when Alexa and Prince Alexander arrived. No sooner than they emerge from the vehicle, the camera started flashing ¡ª all the reporters where curious who this the couple and the people with them.


    A reporter from Stonasia recognized Prince Alexander and began broadcasting live showing him walking side by side with Alexa and right behind them were Chrissy and Sophia.


    "We are currently outside the funeral home where the First Lady of America was set up for viewing. Your royal highness Prince Alexander had just arrived with an unknown beauty. They stepped out of the same vehicle just now and walked together hand in hand. See the footage!" The newscaster was saying in front of the live broadcast that being aired in Stonasia.


    The newscaster followed with, " who is this beauty and what''s her relationship with your royal highness Prince Alexander? We will find out more and report. This is your newscaster... Reporting live in Washington, D.C."


    Meanwhile, back in Stonasia, the King and Queen were watching the live broadcast, and both have a smile on their faces from what they just saw ¡ª seeing how attentive Prince Alexander to Alexa had made their heart grow fonder of her.


    The King couldn''t help himself and comment. "She''s not bad, and she reminds me of you when I very first met you. What a beauty... I could only hope that she comes from a good family."


    "Hmmm? I don''t think it matter''s with Alexander. Did you see the way he looks at her, he''s smitten. He even went against your decree and declined to marry Princess Angelica. Will see what happen." Said the Queen while a small grin was plastered on her face.


    ====


    The group was able to enter the facility without hindrance thanks to Logan and Ria who had arrived ahead of them coming from Las Vegas. Lucas was glad that his brother and sister-in-law were back. He had his hands full ever since they took off to prepare for their wedding.


    "Brother, sister-in-law. Welcome back!" He greeted them with a wide grin on his face.


    Logan only nodded to Lucas and continued barricading Alexa and Prince Alexander with Ria and other secret services.


    Alexa saw Ria and wanted to hug her, and scold her at the same time. However, there are too many onlookers and decided to refrains from doing so and waits until they get inside the facility.


    Once they were out of sight, Alexa quickly went to Ria. "Don''t you ever do that to me again!" She said with tears forming in her eyes while embracing Ria as tight as she could.


    Ria was overwhelmed by Alexa''s welcoming embrace and words. She didn''t think that it would matter to Alexa whether she''s around or not. However, seeing how she reacted after seeing her...- Ria now knows deep in her heart how much Alexa cares for her.


    "I''m sorry! I won''t ever do it again." She whispered while she''s slowly unfastening Alexa''s thigh embrace and back away to go back to her post next to Logan.


    Prince Alexander put his arms around Alexa''s shoulder and usher her to continue going inside.


    When the group arrived inside the funeral parlor, everything was all set for viewing. All of the Immediate family members of the first lady were all present.


    Seating at the front row was President Grant, Grandmother Grant, Daniel, First Lady Dianne''s sister, Mother, Father, and of course Jane Si.


    A couple more row of chairs was reserved for family members, and then the rest were for friends and dignitaries from all over the world who came to pay their respect.


    This poses a problem with Alexa for when she was about to seat with Prince Alexander, Chrissy, and Sophia, Daniel came and asked her to go and sit with them.


    Alexa acted like she was greeting Daniel, but in reality, she was whispering to him. " Daniel, I don''t think it would look good if I seat with you guys. You know..." She pointed with her puckered lips towards Jane Si, who had not yet realize that they were there.


    Daniel followed the direction where Alexa''s lips were pointing, and he understands what she means. "Do come and greet grandma and father or they would be distraught if you don''t." He whispered back at her.


    "Alright! I will in a minute. Let others pay their respect to father first, and once they finished, we will take our turn to pay our respect. Alright!" She said with sadness in her voice, trying to persuade him to let her seat with her the rest of her group.


    Prince Alexander played along and acted in front of the people. He went and paid his respect to Daniel loud enough for everyone to hear. "Condolence!" Followed with a stretched hand for a handshake.


    Daniel accepted his defeat and went back to inform his father and grandmother of Alexa''s decision to seat with her group from the Philippines and her boyfriend, Prince Alexander.


    When President Grant heard Prince Alexander being Alexa''s boyfriend, he turned and looked at Alexa''s direction, and sadly his eyes diverted towards Chrissy who''s acting like she didn''t see him.


    President Grant feature changed drastically when he saw Chrissy. He contemplated for a moment thinking of going to them and say hello. However, Daniel was quick to remind him not to make a scene in which he listened and acted aloof.Find authorized novels in Webnovel£¬faster updates, better experience£¬Please click www.novelhall.comfor visiting.


    Dignitaries from all over the world came to pay their respect. By the time it was the groups turn, a couple of hours had passed already, and President Grant and Grandmother Grant were all exhausted already and wanted to rest for a little.


    Chrissy was relieved that she didn''t have to face the President as of yet. She needed time, and if she could help it...- She doesn''t even want to face him at all. When the time is right, they will sit and talk, but not now. They need to respect the dead...


    Alexa took the opportunity to sneak out and visited them in the private resting room for the first family. Grandmother Grant didn''t see Alexa comes in. She was so tired that she has her eye closed.


    Suddenly she felt a warm kiss on her cheek, and when she opened her eyes, a broad smile procured on her face. She blinked a couple of times then rubbed her eyes.


    When she looked again and saw that Alexa was indeed right in front of her... She quickly straightened herself up and embraced her granddaughter while tears were forming in her eyes.


    "You are here! I''m glad. I missed you so much. Come and sit next to Nana, tell me what had been happening in your life?" Grandmother Grant patted the seat next to her, and Alexa complied.


    President Grant, who was seated with his eyes closed, heard the conversation and opened his eyes. When he saw his daughter was sitting next to his mother, he smiled secretly and closed his eyes once again to let them continue the bonding.


    He knows that once she''s finished speaking with her grandmother, she would be coming to him. He would wait and let them... Meanwhile, he''s thinking of all the question he wanted to ask Alexa about Chrissy...

 Chapter 180 Trouble Maker Jane Si

    Meanwhile, outside at the parlor where the wake was being held. Chrissy and Sophia approached the First Lady''s relatives one by one. "Please, accept my condolence," Sophia told first lady Dianne''s parents first.


    She then follows towards the rest of the relatives who are seating at the front row. The last one was Jane Si, who suddenly raised her eyes to look at Sophia. Instead of being the one to be greeted, she got up and took upon herself to approached Sophia instead.


    "President Wen, thank you so much for coming. It means a lot to me that you attended my aunt''s funeral. Do you know she''s my aunt, right? "Jane Si boasts as she speaks up.


    "Condolence to your lose," Sophia replied simply, then she pretended not to notice Jane Si boasting her relationship with the first family. She didn''t want onlooker to know that she wasn''t interested in the person she was facing. Therefore, she put on a half-smile and embraced Jane Si.


    Then she quickly turned around and left without another word. It''s better to make an exit before she began embarrassing the girl. She never had in her life dislike a person as much as she does Jane Si.


    From the very first day, she arrived at the Agency. She had done nothing but annoyed everyone with her attitude. She even tried her might to caused trouble for Eva, not knowing she''s related to Sophia.


    ''I better stay away from her as much as I could while we are here, or I might say something unpleasant.'' Sophia thought while she''s making her way back to their seat.Find authorized novels in Webnovel£¬faster updates, better experience£¬Please click www.novelhall.comfor visiting.


    Chrissy has done the same thing; she made her words simple. "condolences!" She told each person until she reached the end and quickly walked back to their seat. She needed to seat down for she''s starting to get a headache and feels like she''s about to pass out.


    A moment later, Andrea approached them with a solemn look in her eyes. "Aunty, President Wen, I was asked to invite the two of you to the private lounge to relax. Alexa already there waiting for you." She didn''t elaborate further. She only stood there waiting for them anxiously.


    Chrissy looked at Sophia for guidance. Sophia only nodded for there''s nothing they could do but accept the invitation. The two got up and followed Andrea without asking questions.


    While they were walking towards the private lounge, it caught Jane Si eyes. She quickly got up and went to follow them without them knowing. She saw them go inside to one of the private room prepared for the First Family. I wonder why they were going there?


    She waited for a little to see if they would be coming back out right away. However, when they remain inside for a while already. She decided to try her luck and see if they would let her in.


    Jane Si straightened her posture and walked towards the guarded door with a sweet smile plastered on her face as she approaches the secret service. "Hi, guys! How are you? Is Grandma and Uncle Sean in there resting?" She asked calmly.


    When she was about to try to open the door, the secret service stopped her. "Miss Si, you know the protocol. You are not invited; therefore, you may not enter. Please, go back to the parlor to your family."


    "Oh, come on! I just wanted to see how the President and Grandmother Grant doing, is that a crime?" She still smiling sweetly to the secret service who''s not paying heed nor hide to her.


    "I''m sorry! Miss Jane Si, please! refrain yourself from coming here, unless you''re summoned."


    Jane Si has no choice but to go back to the parlor sadly. She''s wondering why President Wen and Mrs. Garcia was summoned to the private room.


    She needs to find a way to get in there. Jane Si looked around trying to figure out how she would be able to evesdrops to their conversation.


    ===


    Prince Alexander came back from finishing a phone call from Stonasia and found that his group was all missing. Just as when he was about to look for them...-


    "Prince Alexander! If you''re looking for them, they are with my father. Would you care to join them?" Daniel approaches him with a wide grin on his face.


    That look did not bode well with Prince Alexander, and he had to ask. "Does the President wanted to meet with me because of Alexa? Is that why you''re grinning from ear to ear? Well, let me assure you that I have no issue speaking with the President regarding our impending marriage, you hear!"


    Prince Alexander said it a little arrogantly and loud for someone whose eavesdropping to hear loud and clear...


    Jane Si was not far away from Prince Alexander and Daniel. She heard every word they were speaking about, and curiosity got to her. What does Alexa have to do with the President? And why does Prince Alexander needed to have a word with him about her? This is news, and I need to let my family know...


    Jane Si quickly made her way to her mother... and grandparents.

 Chapter 181 The Contrac

    Meanwhile back in the Philippines, Ramon was in a business meeting with CEO Jeff Go and CEO Tanaga Jones for a possible business venture.


    "Based on the current market, It''s costly to supply and equip your vessel with all their necessities, and that''s where my company comes in. We have branches in five countries now and planning on expanding globally in the next few years." Ramon was telling CEO Jeff Go and CEO Tanaga Jones who''s listening intensely.


    This kid has a head for business, at a young age, his already the CEO of one of the most significant ship supplies in the world. Hmmm, is not a bad idea to join forces with him. Jeff was thinking while listening to his proposal.


    CEO Tanaga Jones was thinking the same thing, he needed a partner in the European market and that''s were Ramon comes in.


    The proposal was excellent, and CEO Jeff Go and CEO Tanaga Jones loved it. As soon as Ramon and his team finished the presentation, everyone clapped their hands and started discussing the collaboration.


    CEO Jeff Go invited CEO Tanaga Jones and Ramon for a cocktail to celebrate their new business partnership.


    Jeff couldn''t understand why his gut feelings tell him they had met somewhere before. He will soon found out while they had their cocktail at the club. Jeff called Ethan to come and joined them, and as soon as he hangs up, they all left for the club.


    ===


    When Jeff, Ramon, and Tanaga arrived at the private club, Ethan was already there waiting for them. Jeff introduced his younger bother his new business partners.


    "Ethan, I want you to meet our new business partners. This is CEO Le Grand." Said Jeff.Find authorized novels in Webnovel£¬faster updates, better experience£¬Please click www.novelhall.comfor visiting.


    "Call me, Ramon. Nice to meet you!" He then stretches his hand for a handshake.


    "This over here is CEO Tanaga Jones," Jeff said as he turned his attention to his friend from Japan.


    "Call me Tanaga," He also extended his hand for a handshake.


    "Why don''t we all sit down? I could use a martini right now." Jeff ushered them to the table.


    Once they were seated and drink was served, the men began teasing each other. Jeff started with Ramon, who does not even have a girlfriend and not interested in having one. The only woman he ever loved now belongs to his half-brother.


    "Well, my friend... If you don''t want a woman in your life, it''s fine. However, you need to have an heir, and you could hire a surrogate mother for that. Just like Tanaga here, and now he has an heir. With all your money, you could buy thousands of them. Hahaha!" Jeff teased Ramon and Tanaga.


    "That sounds good, and I might do that. Hahaha" Ramon jokingly replied. However, Jeff has no idea that Ramon took his joke seriously and decided that when the time is right, he will hire a woman to be a surrogate mother for his heir.


    The men turned their attention to Ethan... "What about you? Are you single, married, divorced, or not interested just like Ramon?" This time it was Tanaga who had asked the question.


    Ethan was about to reply to his question when...- He remembers Ramon from the White House like it was just yesterday. "Wait a minute! Are you Alexa''s friend, right? We met at the White House about six years ago. Right?" Ethan asked excitedly eye brimming with recognition.


    "Hahaha! Now I remember where we met. You''re Alexa''s childhood friend, what a small world. Hahaha!" Jeff was elated to find out that he was that boy. He couldn''t wait to tell his wife about it when he gets home.


    "How long are you planning on staying in the Philippines?" Jeff asked, curiously.


    Ramon wasn''t sure if he should inform them of his plan on permanently living in the Philippines. However, in the end, he decided to tell them everything.


    He felt that he could trust the three men since they are his business partners and hopefully help him achieve his dream.


    Jeff, Ethan, and Tanaga were glad to hear that Ramon planned on staying in Asia. They decided to form a brotherhood club where they would meet at least once every three months. The four CEO''s were laughing out loud with their childish antics.


    After so many cocktails and couples of hours later. The men were intoxicated and began making a fool of themselves. By the time they were all ready to leave, they had written another contract that would hunt them when the time comes...


    The contract was handwritten but binding. It stated that Tanaga''s son and Jeff''s daughter are promised to be married to each other when the time comes.


    As for Ethan and Ramon, since both were still single... They would wait until such time when they do get married and have children of their own and not until then...

 Chapter 182 None Of Your Business

    Jane Si was unsuccessful to eavesdrop for she was turned away by the secret service when she tries to enter. She thinks just because she was related to the First Lady that she would be able to get inside. Unfortunately, Daniel gave strict instruction not to let her inside, no matter what.


    "I''m sorry, Miss Si, unless you are invited, you can''t enter." The secret service informs her apologetically while standing still like a log without batting an eye.


    "You know who I am, and I''m related to them. I''m the President''s nieces, and that''s as close relationship it could get with them." She argues with an arrogant attitude that did not help her gain access at all.


    "I''m sorry, but we have strict order." the secret service said sternly without badging.


    "You''re making an error here. I''m not one of those restricted ones, and you may go and ask." She said it with a diva attitude in which it did not bode well at all. The secret service just looked at her sternly up and down without saying a word.


    In the long run, Jane Si has no choice but to return to the parlor sulking. Her mother saw her devastating features and went to console her, thinking that she was in that state due to the first lady''s passing.


    "Don''t be sad sweetheart at least she no longer in pain and resting in peace. Try to send her off with a smile, and you don''t want your Aunt Dianne to be sad and lingers because of us not letting go. Do you understand?!"


    "Don''t worry mother, that''s not the reason I''m in this state, it''s something else," Jane replied while in deep thought of how she could get inside the VIP room. ''I need to find out what is going on, why does President Wen and Mrs. Garcia go in there? Something is going on, and I will not stop until I find out.''


    Jane Si was still in deep thought when Prince Romano and Princess Angelica arrived. Therefore, she did not see them coming when they politely went to greet the first lady''s family. One by one, they gave their condolences until they reach Jane Si.


    Jane Si heard the introduction with her grandmother that the two were royals. She looks up and likes what she saw. She quickly straightened herself, making sure she looked her best when they reached her.


    Princess Angelica greeted her first, and then it was Prince Romano''s turn. "My condolence to your lose." He politely said to Jane Si aloof at first. But, once he saw that she''s a beauty, his eyes twinkle with malice like a predator looking at his prey.


    "Thank you! Your highness, we appreciate your coming." She then slightly bow down like a lady.


    Prince Romano like what he was seeing, Jane Si made sure that her cleavage was visible to his eyes as she bows down. And when she straightened up, she shows her best asset... Her sexy and alluring young body.


    Prince Romano like what he was seeing and was taking notes to make sure she ended up on his bed before he goes back to the Spaniard Kingdom. Princess Angelica saw the glint on her brother''s eye, and she only shook her head as she walked towards the chair allocated to them.


    Prince Romano looked around to see if Alexa and Prince Alexander was in sight as he walks around. However, he was disappointed that they were nowhere in the vicinity. He has no choice but to sit down and wait.


    Meanwhile, inside the VIP room, Sophia made sure that President Grant would not have a chance to speak with Chrissy alone. She dominated the conversation the whole time and making sure that they would know that Chrissy does not remember anything of her past life.


    "I''m so glad that my cousin regains a little of her memory. It''s too bad that she only remembers a certain part of her life. However, as long as she knew who she is now, that''s all it matters. The rest would come later, that was her husband said." She emphasizes husband for the President to hear.


    Grandmother Grant was looking at President Grant while Sophia was speaking and seeing that he does not believe a word Sophia was saying. He continues to stare at Chrissy without saying a word, and everyone had seen it too, only the President was the only one who has no idea of what he was doing. And it''s making everyone uncomfortable.


    After some time, Sophia excused herself along with Chrissy leaving only Prince Alexander and Alexa.


    "I don''t think it would look good in the eye of your other guest if we linger too long. We would wait for Alexa and Prince Alexander out there in the parlor." Sophia explained to ensure that President Grant could not detain them.


    President Grant has no choice but to accept defeat at the moment, but he plans on speaking with Chrissy once it''s all over. Daniel and Andrea decided to accompany Chrissy and Sophia and left them with them.


    Once everyone left, President Grant and Grandmother Grant gave Prince Alexander a third-degree inquisition. However, Prince Alexander was ready and passed with flying color.


    President Grant and Grandmother Grand were satisfied with all his answer and approved of their relationship. However, since it''s the first lady''s funeral, it was not proper to speak of a happy occasion.


    Therefore, they decided to put it on hold for the time being and would speak further once the funeral was over, and the first lady was laid to rest...


    ===


    "Look who''s here," Chrissy whispered to Sophia as they walk back towards the parlor. She was speaking of the siblings Crown Prince Romano and Princess Angelica.Find authorized novels in Webnovel£¬faster updates, better experience£¬Please click www.novelhall.comfor visiting.


    Sophia looked at the direction she was pointing with her eyes and saw the siblings. "I smell trouble in the air. Let me guess, the guy like Alexa and the girl likes Prince Alexander. Am I right?"


    "Shss! Don''t let them hear you. Crown Prince Romano was a notorious womanizer, and Princess Angelica is a spoilt rotten one to the core. She couldn''t accept that Prince Alexander had turned down the marriage agreement between them.


    "Who knows what they would do in the future. We need to watch those two and make sure they do not get in between Alexa and Prince Alexander." Chrissy informs Sophia with concern in her voice.


    Prince Romano saw them no sooner than they walked in inside the parlor. He procured a half-smile on his handsome face before getting up and walking towards them as they enter.


    "Mrs. Garcia! It''s been a while. How have you been?" He politely greeted Chrissy.


    With that kind of greetings, what else could Chrissy do but acknowledge him? "Your Royal Highness, yes it has been a while. I''m fine. Thank you for asking." She slightly bowed down to show her respect.


    Prince Romano just nodded before turning his attention to Sophia, who has her eyebrows raised while looking him over. "Hello! I don''t believe we meet. Crown Prince Romano of the Spaniard Kingdom." He introduces himself.


    "This here is my younger sister Princess Angelica...- And are you might be? Any relation with Mrs. Garcia?" He asked while looking at Sophia maliciously.


    Sophia felt a cringe deep inside of her from the way he had spoken to her without respect to an elder. Therefore, she gave him a once over before replying...


    "That''s good to know who you are and your sister. However, who am I and what''s my relationship with Mrs. Garcia is none of your business." Sophia replied sternly then walked passed him and went to sit down without looking back...


    Crown Prince Romano and Princess Angelica were both speechless and utterly stunned. It was the first in their entire life to be treated that way, and a nobody at that. At least that''s what they thought, Sophia was a nobody. They do not know that she holds so much power in Asia and she''s a Diva.


    Crown Prince Romano could not accept that and his already thinking of a way to get even with Sophia. No sooner than Chrissy sat down, the siblings left, and instead of seating to the appointed chair, they left without giving their regards to the President and Daniel Grant.


    "You think you could disrespect me? You do not know who you''re messing with, and I will show you!" Crown Prince Romano mumbled as he walked out of the Funeral Parlor...

 Chapter 183 Wicked Step-mother!

    Prince Alexander received an urgent phone call from Stonasia. He had to excuse himself and went out of the room for privacy, leaving Alexa with her father and grandmother.


    Grandmother Grant took the opportunity to ask Alexa if she would be staying for good now that the first lady Dianne was gone? "I know that it would sound awful of me, but I want to know what is your plan now that your evil step-mother is gone." Grandma Grant said it without batting an eye.


    President Grant: "Mother!"


    "Well, did I say anything wrong? I only spoke the truth...- If she were not an evil step-mother, my granddaughter would not have to live so far away all these years. Am I right, or Am I wrong?" Grandma Grant was upset, and her eyes were bulging from the socket as she speaks to her son.


    President Grant could not refute her speech for she was right. He too was upset that he has to hide the truth to First Lady Dianne, she never knew till the day she died that Alexa is his flesh and blood.


    "Grandmother, Dad! I''m sorry, but at the moment I have many things on my plate. I have a fashion show in two weeks, then after that... I''m planning on competing for Miss Universe. So, it would be sometime before I could come back and stay." Alexa explained with sadness in her eyes.


    "It is fine honey! Grandma and I would be waiting for you when you finish what you need to do. For the meantime, let us all enjoy this moment. I know it is a sad time, but I cannot help myself to be happy that you are here." President Grant said with tears forming in his eyes.


    Suddenly Alexa realizes that she is in a dilemma for she does not know which country she would represent. However, since there were in the topic, she decided to ask for advice from her father and grandmother.


    "Dad, Grandma... I have a question to ask and advice. Do you mind?" Alexa said shyly waiting for them to reply.


    President Grant was the first to reply and gave his full attention to his daughter. "Sure! What is it?"


    "Well, I am in a dilemma at the moment. After the fashion show, I''m joining the competition for Miss Universe. However, I''m not sure which country I should represent? Could you please, give me an advice about this matter." She asked with a comprehensive eye and questioning look on her face.


    "Well, since you are my daughter, there is no doubt that you should represent the USA." President Grant replied without hesitation. However, Grandmother Grant does not think the same.


    "Sean, you seem to forget that you have not announced to the world yet that she is your daughter. If any of your enemies find out about her, they will use it against you in the next elections. I suggest that she represent her mother''s country, the Philippines."


    "Hmmm, you have a point there, mother. However, I am worried that they would question her parentage and they would know anyway that she is my daughter. How about you wait after the election, my term is coming up soon.


    "Regardless of the outcome of the election, I would announce to the world that your my daughter and no question about which country you should represent." President Grant advice, but Alexa was not happy to hear that.


    "But, Dad... I wanted to get this out of the way, you know it is my long-time goal to become a beauty queen. Also, Prince Alexander wanted us to get married soon, and I cannot do that until I fulfill my dream. I do not want to have any regret in my life. Please! Dad, let me join this time... I''ll represent the Philippines. How is that!" Alexa said, pleading all her might.


    Grandmother Grant patted Alexa''s hand "Hush, child... Of course, you should represent your mother''s country." She then looked at President Grant sternly. "Right, Sean?" She asked with a prodding eye.


    "Will talk about it when the time comes. For now, let us go out there for I am sure they are now wondering where we are." President Grant said as he stood up and ready to help his mother.


    Alexa has no choice but to follow President Grant and stood up herself, and along with the President, they helped grandmother Grant. Just before they walked out of the door, Prince Alexander returned and in time to walk with them towards the parlor.


    Jane Si''s eye widens when she saw Alexa coming out of the room with the President and Grandmother Grant. However, this time, she was smart enough not to show her animosity towards Alexa. Instead, she took the opportunity to engage herself and greeted them as they come in.


    "Uncle Sean, Grandmother Grant! I''m glad your back. I was worried about you two and went to check on you. However, I was turned down by your secret service and would not let me enter the VIP room." Jane Si acted pitifully and even went as far as dropping a few tears to show her remorse.


    President Grant patted Jane Si''s shoulder. "Thank you! Mother and I were resting, and Daniel ordered the secret service not to let anyone bothered us."


    Jane Si was about to say something as she was looking at Prince Alexander and Alexa coming together with the President and Grandmother Grant. However, Grandmother Grant beat her to it.Find authorized novels in Webnovel£¬faster updates, better experience£¬Please click www.novelhall.comfor visiting.


    "Luckily we were on our way out when Miss Grant and Prince Alexander arrived, and we met them on the way." She said while looking at Alexa and Prince Alexander at the same time.


    Prince Alexander was quick to understand. "Well, let us go to our appointed seat, were a none relative should be." He emphasized the none relative seat for Jane Si to understand that they do not have any relationship with the First Family.


    "President, Mrs. Grant, Jane Si. Kindly accept our condolence to your lose." Alexa said without batting an eye and looking at Jane Si straight face. She then let Prince Alexander guide her to towards were Sophia and Chrissy was seating.


    "That girl gets under my skin. Grrr!" Alexa complained to her Mother and Aunt once they reach them.


    Chrissy holds Alexa''s hands and patted it like a little child for comfort. "Do not mind her, and she is not worth it. When we go back to the Philippines... Show her what you''re made off and kick her butt."


    "Do not worry! After this is over and we are back to our turf, I would show that girl where she belongs. I''m kicking her out of the agency. She had given me nothing but headache anyway." Sophia interjected with the mother and daughter conversation.


    Alexa decided to inform Chrissy of their conversation regarding which country should she represent when she competes for Miss Universe.


    "Mom, I had a conversation with Dad and Grandma regarding the Miss Universe competition. I was in a dilemma trying to figure out which country should I represent. We decided that I would represent the Philippines...- what do you think?" Alexa whispered, afraid that someone might overhear her.


    "Hmmm, I think we need to discuss that further. This is not the place, so I will talk about it when we get back home. For now, how about we get out of here, I''m a little tire and need to rest." Said Chrissy while she''s massaging the back of her neck.


    Sophia saw what she was doing and got up. "Come on, let us get out of here, I''m tired and hungry, and the more I see that girl...- the more I want to kick her butt." She was talking about Jane Si, whose acting like the daughter of the first family.


    Alexa turned her attention to Prince Alexader. "Sweetheart, my mom wanted to leave early, do you mind?"


    "Not at all, I''m also tired from the long trip and could use a rest. Why don''t we find Daniel and Andrea and let them know? Meanwhile, why don''t you say goodbye to your father and grandmother to inform them of our plan?" He then got up and went to look for Daniel and Andrea to say goodbye.


    President Grant was not happy when he learned that Alexa and Chrissy were leaving early. However, there''s nothing he could do to stop them from going. He got up and gives Alexa a tight embrace without a care in the world who might be watching.


    Jane Si''s eyes were bulging from what she was seeing. She couldn''t believe that Alexa has the guts to come to her Aunt''s funeral. ''What is she doing here? There''s something wrong with this picture. She never showed up her face for many years, now that Aunt Dianne''s is gone, she is here. Hmmm?"


    Jane Si was about to make a scene and walked towards their direction. However, before she arrives... Alexa was already gone and was on the way out with Prince Alexander and her entourage.


    "That bitch! She was slick like an eel, Alexa dear, don''t think you could sneak back in,- now that Aunt Dianne is gone... There is no way in hell that I would let you. Over my dead body!"


    Jane Si was thinking out loud while she watches Alexa walked out the door. Unknown to here that Andrea and Daniel were right behind her and heard every word she said.

 Chapter 184 - Shes Doom!

    Jane Si still mumbling to herself as she went back to sit with her mother while in deep thought of how she could get rid of Alexa. She needed to find out what''s going on, and she would do that right after her aunt Dianne''s funeral.


    Andrea''s brows raised from hearing what Jane Si had said. "This girl is asking for punishment, does she knows that Alexa is your sister?" Andrea whispered into Daniels, ear not wanting to let Jane Si hear their conversation.


    "No, only us knows the truth about our relationship, Dad''s advisor told him not to divulge it yet until after he secures his second term. But, if it''s up to me... I want the world to know now and not later." Daniel said with sadness in his eyes.


    Andrea, with an understanding gaze, leaned on Daniel''s shoulders, and give him a peck on his cheek. " Don''t worry about it. Everything will be alright. He will win for sure, and he would be able to announce it to the world soon."


    "I hope so... I hope so! I feel so bad for my baby sister, from childhood till now she doesn''t have it easy..." Was all Daniel said before turning toward President Grant and Grandmother Grant.


    "Dad, Granny, it''s late, and there are not many guests left, why don''t you two go on home first. Andrea and I will stay for the night." Daniel offered kindly as he sits down next to his father.


    "Please, do! We will stay on your behalf." Andrea offered with compassion showing on her face.


    President Grant contemplates for a little, but the latter won, and they decide to leave so they could rest before the funeral the next day. President Grant bid his goodbye with his in-law and left without giving them a chance to stop him from going.


    -----o----


    Meanwhile, Crown Prince Romano was in one of the trendy clubs in town, he needed a release, and he went looking for his prey. After they left the funeral parlor, he and Princess Angelica had a meal together before heading out.


    Once he arrived at the club, he quickly scans the facility looking for a hot chick to ease his itch. Once he found what he was looking for, he went for the kill.


    He used his charms and title to snare his prey. Within a short time, he was heading back to a room he''s assistant arranged for him, - with two beautiful women in tow.


    The assistant was able to procure drugs form them, and as soon as they enter the room, they took the pills, and they were going wild while having a threesome.


    Crown Prince Romano had made use of the two women while in his mind, he was making out with Alexa. While he was screwing them, he kept on calling Alexa''s name, and he was using them as a piece of meat. Both women were so high in drugs that they just let him do what he wants.


    Once Crown Prince Romano was satisfied and had finally got Alexa out of his system, he lost the interest of the two women with him and called his assistant to get rid of them.


    He then cleaned himself up and went back to the hotel where he and Princess Angelica was staying, as nothing had happened...


    Princess Angelica was already asleep when he made it back to the hotel. He was still high with the drugs and unable to sleep. He then remembers Jane Si back at the funeral home and with a smirk on his face, he went out of the room to go back to the funeral parlor...


    It didn''t take him a while, and he had arrived at the funeral parlor. He then sent his assistant to go and ask for Jane Si to meet with him while he waited in the car.


    "If you show up, it means you want me, and you will be mine tonight. If you don''t show up, then... I will see what I could do to have you..." He was thinking while he was waiting for the outcome.


    A couple of minutes later, he was still in deep thought when the door opened, and Jane Si stepped in with a big smile on her face... Not knowing what she has just gotten herself into...


    "Hi! Your assistant said you needed my help, what is it that I could do for you?" She asked with a sweet smile plastered on her face.


    Crown Prince Romano knew what to do as soon as she came in and sat down next to him in the back of the car. He didn''t answer her question at all and instead, and he put his lips on hers suck the heck out of her lips while playing with her tongue with his...


    There was no tenderness at all, it was hard and rough, and Jane Si loves every minute of it and kissed him back with urgency.


    While they were caressing like a starving child, Crown Prince Romano signaled to his assistant to get going without Jane Si knowing where they were heading.


    Jane Si was burning with desire and was so into him that she has not realized that they had left the funeral parlor and now driving heading to the unknown direction and her doom...

 Chapter 185 - Warning!!! Read At Your Own Risk!!!

    Jane Si has no idea what she was getting into when she entered the car. No sooner than she stepped in the vehicle, she was accosted by Crown Prince Romano and started kissing her and caressing all over her body. At first, Jane Si was going to play innocent and was planning on stopping him from what he was doing.


    However, Crown Prince Romano had an aphrodisiac inside his mouth and had quickly transferred it into Jane Si''s mouth while he was kissing her aggressively.  Not long after, the drugs were inside Jane Si''s body and began working. She started feeling hot and aroused; she didn''t know what hit her and continued kissing him back full of l.u.s.t.


    Crown Prince Romano loved every minute of it, Jane Si was all over him and couldn''t get enough of him. When she began unzipping his pants, Crown Prince Romano spread his legs wide and far for Jane Si to have full access on his hard shaft.


    Jane Si couldn''t control herself, especially when the drug was in full effect. She unzipped his pants and pulled out his erected shaft, and started playing with the tip of his shaft with her tongue. She was licking it slowly at first, but when she couldn''t handle it any longer... She then took him whole in her mouth and began sucking it like it''s a lollipop.


    Crown Prince Romano was enjoying it to the fullest and so as his driver/bodyguard.  He raised his hand to signal, telling him to continue driving until he finished. His driver/bodyguard happily comply, knowing what going to happen next. With that thought, his shaft was also getting harder by the second, and he couldn''t wait until Crown Prince Romano was done.


    They had done this many time in the Spaniard Kingdom. They would pick up a girl, drugged her and then once Crown Prince Romano finished with the girl, he would let his driver/bodyguard take his turn, and he would watch from the sideline.


    Therefore, once Crown Prince Romano was finished with Jane Si... She would be given to his driver/bodyguard to enjoy. However, this time, he plans on making a video recording so he would have something he could use to blackmail her in the future.


    Crown Prince Romano knows that Jane Si is related to the First Family of the United States of America. He plans on using her to be able to get close to President Grant, Senator Grant, and Alexa Grant... He will make a good video, something that Jane Si would be afraid to be air out in public.


    ===


    The next day, everyone woke up early for the first lady''s burial. Sophia and Chrissy were having breakfast when Alexa came out of the room wearing a simple black suit. Instead of wearing a dress, she decided to wear suits as not to receive so much attention at the funeral.


    Sophia and Chrissy were in deep conversation when Alexa sat down to have breakfast. While she was busy putting food on her plate, she heard her mom saying that she will be going straight to the Spaniard Kingdom after the funeral.


    "I need to have a heart to heart talk with Dr. Garcia to find out where we stand." Chrissy could no longer call him her husband, now that she knows the truth about them.


    "I understand, I think it would be best if we all accompany you. Therefore, if you need our help, we will be right there." Sophia told Chrissy while she''s holding her cousin''s hand.


    She then turned her attention to Alexa, "what do you think?" while making eye contact coaxing her niece to agree.


    Alexa understood what her aunt was trying to do, therefore... "I agree with you, Aunt Sophia, we never know what he would do once he has mom independently. I''m worried that he would detain her from leaving." Alexa spoke nonchalantly.


    Chrissy then remembers that Sophia has a company to run back in the Philippines. "Would it be alright with you not to go back right after the funeral? Aren''t they expecting you back right after?" Chrissy asked Sophia for she doesn''t feel right taking so much of her time.


    Sophia had already been in contact with her husband and had informed him of her plan to stick around for a while with Chrissy.  Albert Tan understood and told her to take as much time as she needed, and she plans on doing just that.


    "Don''t worry about me. I got it all covered. Just worry about you and your extended family. Hahaha! You do need a closure somehow. Either with Dr. Garcia or with President Grant. I know that it would not be easy for you, especially if you still have a lingering feeling for President Grant. Do what you must, we are here for you." Sophia gently embraced her cousin and patted her back like a small child.


    Alexa secretly smiled while she was listening and watching her aunt and mother. She suddenly thought of Andrea. Since young, they had been very close like a sister more than a cousin. However, she suddenly changed after grandmother Santos had passed away.


    She distanced herself from Alexa, and if not for this opportunity, she would never find out that it''s because she had hidden a lot of the evil deeds that her grandmother had done in the past. Well, that over now and she prays that nothing would come between them in the future. She would not be able to accept it if it happens.


    She was still in deep thought when suddenly she heard a familiar voice...


    "Hello! Good morning to everyone!" Prince Alexander greeted them as he walks towards Alexa, then giving her a peck on her lips. Sophia and Chrissy''s brows raised after seeing what he had done in front of them.


    Alexa sheepishly smiled towards her mother and Aunt, giving them a warning not to say anything. She then turned her attention to Prince Alexander wondering what makes him so happy early in the morning.


    " What''s going on? What''s with the happy face bright and early? Did you won the Washington Megaball lottery?" She bantered with her eyes twinkling.


    Prince Alexander took a seat next to her and started scooping food onto his plate, feeling at home and not waiting for anyone to invite him. As he was putting food into his mouth, he told them the news that he recently heard.


    "Don''t be shocked by my news. I just learned that last night, Miss Jane Si left with someone without letting her family know. This morning, she was found in one of the hotel room all beat up half to death.


    "I know I shouldn''t be glad about her misfortune, but she only received what she deserved. She''s supposed to be mourning for her aunty''s demise, but instead, she was out somewhere having secret rendezvous in the middle of the night. So, she got what she deserved..." Prince Alexander made it sound like it''s a good thing that it happened.


    Alexa, Chrissy, and Sophia were stunned and speechless from what they heard. Even though they don''t like Jane Si as a person, they never wished her any harm. Notably, this type of scandal that could affect family members.


    Alexa quickly excused herself for a moment, leaving Prince Alexander to continue with the story while she''s making a call to Andrea and Daniel...

 Chapter 186 - You Reap What You Sow!

    Alexa called Daniel desperately, needing to find out what''s going on? However, he was in a conference with the first lady''s family and unable to answer the call.


    When she couldn''t get a hold of Daniel, she, in turn, called her future sister-in-law Andrea.


    "Hey! What''s going on? What is this I hear about Jane Si? Is my brother there with you? He''s not answering his phone, and I need to know how he is keeping up?"


    Alexa blasted Andrea with inquiries without taking a breather. She''s concerned about Daniel, and she''s eager to know if he''s alright.


    "Daniel is excellent, and he''s in a conference with the first lady''s family right now. Jane Si is currently in the ICU. That''s all I know. Are you on your way here at the funeral home or still at the house?" Andrea inquired curiously.


    "Will be going out soon, I want to make sure that brother''s alright. I know this must be hard on him right now. With his mother passing, then Jane Si just had to add with the confusion. Sigh!"


    Andrea had to give a calming response to Alexa, or she would not feel at ease and would be troubled the whole way. Knowing has she is, she''s probably upset now and causing her to go insane unless she''s able to converse with her brother soon.


    "Don''t worry Alexa. I will take care of Daniel; take care of yourself, and don''t fuss... It has nothing to do with you and your brother... It''s her who perform this predicament and punish for what she had caused. As the saying goes, '' you reap what you sow !'' Isn''t it right?"


    "Alright! We are on our way, will be there as soon as possible. Please... Make sure that Daniel doesn''t stress himself over this, alright?! Bye!" She hung up and went outside to hasten everyone so they could leave.


    ===


    When they arrived at the funeral parlor, Daniel, Andrea, and President Grant were already there seated at the front row. However, from first lady Dianne''s family... Only her mother and father were there. Jane Si and her parents were not present.


    Alexa went to greet her father and brother before turning to Andrea and pulling her to the side. "What''s going on? I heard what had happened to Jane Si last night. Is that why here parents are not here now?" She asked whispering not to let others hear their conversation.


    "Yes! I only found out too right before you called. It seems that someone came and she was approached by someone last night. They are still checking who the person was, and once they know, they would be able to question the person.


    " Unfortunately, she came across the wrong person, and she was found this morning in a hotel room with her hands tied and badly beaten. They took her to the emergency room, and as we speak, she has not gained consciousness as of yet." Andrea whispered back to Alexa, showing concern in her eyes as she looks at her husband to be.


    "What a shame for it to happen to her when they had just lost my step-mother. But then, she''s the only one to blame for what happened to her. She should have stayed at the funeral parlor or gone back to her hotel room and rest, instead of meeting with someone when they have a death in the family. Sigh!"


    Alexa looked at her brother and father and let out a big sigh. She''s getting upset for she cannot comfort them without being visible to the onlookers.


    "Well, what''s done is done. Let''s get this over with so we could go back to the Philippines and finish the fashion show. I still have a lot of preparation to do for the beauty queen competition. Gosh! Too many things to do, so little time."


    Alexa said before making her way back to where Chrissy, Sophia, and Prince Alexander were seating.


    Prince Alexander was nowhere to be found when she arrived where he was supposed to be seating with Chrissy and Sophia. Alexa looked around and couldn''t find him anywhere in the vicinity. She frowned.


    "Mom, do you know here Alex went? I don''t see him anywhere. Did he tell you where he was going?" Alexa asked anxiously while her eyes were still scanning around in case she only overlooked.


    Chrissy looked up to Alexa and shook her head. "No, he didn''t say anything. I thought he as with you, and didn''t bother otherwise."


    "I saw him speaking with his assistant earlier when you were speaking with Andrea. Then, he was gone right after. I thought you knew!" Sophia informed Alexa, who''s eyes were roaming around and not even paying attention to what she had said.


    Alex when to find a secluded place and made a call to Prince Alexander. *Bzzz, bzzz, bzzzz.*


    "Hi, sweetheart! What''s up?" Prince Alexander greets with a sweet voice.


    "Don''t what''s up, me! Where are you? I was only gone for a minute, and when I return... You were nowhere in sight?! What''s going on?" She anxiously asked her voice were a little high pitched.


    "I''m sorry, sweetheart! I''m in a conference room right now. I will return soon. A couple of Police Officer wanted to have a word with me. I didn''t want people to see me speaking with them, so I made use of the funeral parlor''s conference room. I''ll be done soon."


    "What?! What do you mean they wanted to speak with you? For what reason?... I''m coming over, which room are you in and where is it? Give me direction!" Alexa''s pissed off now.


    '' What would the Police wants with Prince Alexander? Does it have anything to do with Jane Si? She needs to hurry up and check... Before it''s too late .''  She thought as she rushed toward the direction he had given her...


    Alexa took off without telling her mother and aunt, where she was heading. Chrissy and Sophia both followed with their eyes as Alexa runoff, wondering what''s going on...?

 Chapter 187 - Unable To Identify The Culprit.

    Just as when Alexa was about to open the door of the conference room, it suddenly opened. Prince Alexander and the Policemen were done and on the way out.


    "Oh, you''re here! That''s good. There''s something they wanted me to see, and they asked me to come along to the station. It''s good that you are here, do you want to come with me or stay?" Prince Alexander informs Alexa who''s upset and it''s showing on her face.


    Alexa contemplated for a moment. She looked at the direction of the funeral parlor... "I need to tell my mother and aunt, wait for a moment. I''ll be right back!" She then quickly left without waiting for Prince Alexander''s response.


    No sooner than Alexa left, Prince Alexander jokingly told the policemen. "We better wait, you wouldn''t want to piss that woman, by leaving without her. Hahaha!"


    The policemen agreed, and they stood to wait for Alexa''s return. A moment later, Alexa walked in with Lucas, Logan, and Ria right behind her. "Were ready, let''s go!"


    The policemen were curious as who Alexa was, and why does she have three bodyguards while Prince Alexander has none? '' Is she by chance related to the President of the United States of America?''


    Meanwhile, outside the funeral parlor at the back where all the vehicles were parked. Prince Alexander''s bodyguards were waiting for them with an opened bulletproof limousine. Once they were close, they all bowed to Alexa, and Prince Alexander then waited for them to enter the car.


    Prince Alexander turned towards the policemen, "will meet with you at the station, is that all right with you?" He then helped Alexa to enter the vehicle then followed suit.


    The stunned policemen went towards their police car shaking their heads. They couldn''t believe that they were having a conversation with Royalty and someone significant...


    ===


    Daniel realized that Alexa and Prince Alexander were nowhere in the vicinity. He called his secret service and asked if they knew where they went. When he found out that they were summoned to the police station, he was anxious as to why? He quickly informs his father before asking for permission to follow them, making sure that it was nothing.


    Prince Alexander and Alexa were inside the audio room, looking at some footage. The reason why they asked Prince Alexander to come, it''s because someone had reported and accused him of being the person that had brought Jane Si done the deed. He didn''t inform Alexa with this...


    When Daniel arrived at the police station, the Chief of Police quickly greeted him with respect.


    "Welcome, Senator Grant! What brings you to my station?" He said while extending his hand for a handshake.


    Daniel accepted his handshake. "I''m here because I was informed that your subordinates came and asked a guest of mine to come here for whatever reason. I wish, I was informed ahead of time and I could have brought them here myself." He said with a frown on his face while pinching the bridge of his nose.


    "What?! When did this happen? Let me assure you that I did not order this, let me find out where they at..." The Chief of police shouted for one of his policemen to come. "Sergeant Blue! Will come here please!"


    Seargent Blue was busy on the phone when he heard his name being called by his superior. He quickly hung up and got up to see what''s going on. "Sir! How can I help you?" He then saw Daniel and promptly greeted him.


    "Senator Grant! What brings you to our station? Is it about your cousin Miss Si? But, an investigator was already dispatched to the hospital to speak with your family member... Why are you here?" Seargent Blue asked while looking at the Chief for an answer instead of Daniel.


    The Chief of Police just shook his head and raised his hand above his head. He then mouths off without a sound. "F.u.c.k! if I know?"


    Daniel could care less about the two people in front of him. What he cares was his sister and Prince Alexander, who was nowhere in sight. When he couldn''t see them anywhere...


    "I''m here for my guest who was bought in by your policemen not long ago. Where are they?" He anxiously asked, and it clearly shows that he was not a happy camper at all.


    "Ah... Do you mean the Prince and that girl?! They are over there inside the audio room looking at some footage right now. And..." Seargent Blue was interrupted and unable to finish what he was about to say in his defense.


    "Show me the audio room!" Daniel irritably ordered the Chief of Police. "Lead the way!" He said louder than the normal voice. He then began walking with no direction in mind.


    The Chief of Police and Seargent Blue quickly lead the way to the audio room. They don''t want to upset the son of the President, and they know what kind of power he holds... He could make them or break them if he wanted too.


    Prince Alexander and Alexa weren''t able to identify the culprit. The man in the video was someone they had never met before. However, there''s only one thing for sure... It was not Prince Alexander.


    The man on the video was shorter than him, and his build was much bigger than Prince Alexander. Whoever it was that used his name to register at the hotel under false pretense, for sure... it was none of his bodyguards and surely not him either.


    Once that was verified, Prince Alexander finally told Alexa everything. Sure enough, Alexa was fuming and very upset that he was already being accused of raping and beating Jane Si. But, he didn''t even inform her until he was cleared of the charges.


    However, Alexa did not show how she was feeling at the moment. She doesn''t want everyone to see how bad she is when she gets angry. She only stood there and waited like a dutiful girlfriend that she is, until... Daniel showed up with the Chief of Police and Seargent Blue.


    When Daniel heard that Prince Alexander was brought to the police station without a warrant of arrest, he began ranting and scolded the Chief of Police right in front of all his subordinates.


    "You know what your subordinates had done, right? Speak to them now, for when I''m done with them... Not only suspension, but they would also have pay deduction..."


    After giving his warning to the Chief of Police, Daniel took Alexa''s hand and pulled her closer to him. He then turned his attention to Prince Alexander, "Let''s get out of here! And next time, you better let me handle this!" He said as they began making their way out of the police station.


    Alexa let her older brother dragged her out of the Police Station. But not before she turned around and gave Prince Alexander a distinct look...


    Prince Alexander knows he was wrong and didn''t say anything. He only followed like a little puppy right behind the brother and sister duo.


    However, deep inside in mind... '' I better be careful in the future, this two is like a pea in a pod when they are upset... If I''m not careful, I mi ght get a Filipino hair cut one of this day. Hahaha! ''

 Chapter 188 - What Should I Do?

    When Alexa, Daniel, and Prince Alexander made it back to the funeral parlor. They already finished preparing, and all were ready to take the first lady to her final resting place. The back of the funeral car was opened and ready for the coffin to be loaded to take her to the cemetery.


    The convoy of cars were all lined up, and the procession was about to begin. President Grant and Grandmother Grant were getting ready to enter their vehicle when they arrived. Therefore, Daniel quickly went towards where Andrea was speaking with Sophia and Chrissy, followed by Alexa and Prince Alexander right behind.


    Chrissy and Sophia were glad to see them coming. They were afraid that they would not make it on time, and President Grant might use it as an excuse to go and speak with them. Which scares Chrissy the most for she is not ready for that at all.


    "Where have you guys been? You suddenly run off without telling us where you were going." Chrissy said anxiously as they were approaching.


    Alexa embraces her mother before she replied. "I''m sorry, Mom, Aunt Sophia...- There was an urgent matter we had to attend to, and I had to leave without telling you so you won''t worry." She said with a slight smile on her face trying her best to ease Chrissy''s anxiousness.


    "What business could it be so important that it takes the three of you to go? Don''t tell me it has something to do with Jane Si''s situation?" Sophia interjected with a raised brows.


    Daniel, Alexa, and Prince Alexander looked at each other. All three were thinking if they should talk about it in the open or wait in private. The latter won, "why don''t we all get in the car first and will talk about it on the way to the cemetery," Alexa told everyone, avoiding having to answer in front of onlookers. Everyone agrees, and they made their way towards the vehicle.


    Daniel and Andrea went towards their vehicle. "See you at the cemetery," Andrea said while she''s waving to them goodbye as they walk away.


    Sophia went inside the car, first followed by Chrissy. Just as when Alexa we''re about to get in the car, someone spoke from behind. "Miss Grant! The President is requesting your presence in his vehicle. Will you please! Follow me?" The President Assistant Aid said while standing to wait for her to follow.


    Alexa looked at her mother who''s already seated inside the car, then to Prince Alexander standing right next to her... unsure of what to do? "Mom? Alex?" She said their name with a question on her eyes that say, " What should I do?"


    "Go ahead! It must be important if he sent his Assistant Aid to get you. I Will follow and meet you at the cemetery." Chrissy said from inside the vehicle with a slight smile letting Alexa know she''s okay.


    Prince Alexander, who was standing next to Alexa, gave her a light kiss on her lips before he whispered. "It''s alright! Your father probably missed you and needed some comforting. Go! I''ll meet you at the cemetery. I''ll join your mother and aunt, don''t worry, I''ll take care of them." With a reassuring smile as well.


    "Alright! As long as you don''t mind. I''ll see you then!" She gives him a peck on his cheek, then quickly left with the assistant aid or the President.


    President Grant smiled brightly when she entered the limousine. "You''re here! Thank you!" He then extended his two arms wide open to embrace Alexa.


    Alexa was more than happy to comply and went inside her father''s two arms to be enveloped in a warm embrace. "Dad... How are you holding up? If you need to cry, I''m here." She jokingly said to make him laugh.


    "Having you here is enough. It''s too bad that the only way you would come back was on the day that she''s gone. However, that''s all in the past now. Let''s get on with our lives and be happy." Grandmother Grant interjected but a little unhappy that Alexa didn''t even see her.


    Alexa finally realized that her grandmother was in the car with them. She released her father and went to embrace grandmother grant tightly. "Grandma! I''m sorry! You know how much she hated my guts. I would have stayed if only she could accept me. Unfortunately, it never happened, and she''s now gone." She then let out a big sigh!


    "That''s right! She''s gone and you! are coming back home where you belong!" President Grant said sternly. President Grant had made his decision. Soon he would be announcing to the whole world that Alexa Grant is his daughter and the country''s only princess.


    ===


    The service was quick, and first lady Dianne was finally laid to rest. Once it was over, one by one guest came to give their condolences to the first family. However, Alexa was not among the first family... She''s still considered guest paying respect to the first lady nothing more...


    Daniel and Andrea were standing next to grandmother Grant, while the President was next to his mother. On the other side were the first lady''s parents and siblings. Meanwhile, Alexa was standing very far away with her mother and everyone else.


    Therefore, once in a while... The President, Daniel, grandma Grant, and Andrea would look at her direction with a pity showing on their faces.


    President Grant couldn''t wait for the whole thing to be over. He wanted to speak with Chrissy before they disappear to go back home.  He needed to find a way to talk with her... no matter what the consequences, he will speak with her before she leaves...


    " We need to get out of here as quickly as we can before all the guest finishes giving their condolences. I have a feeling that President Grant would dash right on over once the last guest leaves. What do you think?" Sophia whispered to Chrissy.


    Chrissy with anxious eyes looked at the direction where the President we''re standing before she answered. "You''re right, the sooner, the better."


    Chrissy made her excuse that she''s not feeling well and told Alexa and Prince Alexander that they would head out first and meet them at home. Alexa didn''t stop her mother. Instead, she was willing to leave with her.


    However, Sophia was quick enough to inform her that she needed to stay to be their ambassador and go on to the line of people and say goodbye to her father while being inconspicuous.


    Prince Alexander agrees with Sophia''s suggestion, and bids his goodbye to his future mother-in-law and dragged his future queen into the line of people slowly making their way towards the first family...


    The President saw his daughters'' tall figure coming their way, and a half-smile procure on his face. Suddenly his half-smile banished like it never happened when he realized that there were only two of them. He quickly scans the surrounding to see if he could spot Chrissy, but she''s nowhere to be found. He began feeling anxious to get everything over and done so he could go and find her.


    President Grant could no longer wait for everyone to finish giving their condolences. He told Daniel and grandmother Grant that he would be right back, then quickly rushed towards Alexa''s direction. Once he reaches her, he pulled her aside, leaving the stunned Prince Alexander.


    "Where did your mother go? Did she leave already? Is she going back home or heading somewhere else?" President Grant was anxiously questioning Alexa without taking a breather.


    "Sir, President... Please, there are other people around. You don''t want them to start speculating. She''s not feeling well and decided to go ahead so she could rest. That''s all." She replied professionally acting like it''s business they were speaking about.


    However, President Grant had lost all his senses and pretense. He doesn''t care anymore if people were looking and would speculate. All he cares was finding Chrissy even if he has to turn the whole world upside down.


    "Fu*k them all! I have enough of this bullshit! I had listened to them long enough. My term would end soon, and I don''t care if I get elected again or not. I had lost your mother once before, and I''m not about to let that happen this time around." He said sternly while looking at Alexa with sadness in his eyes.


    "Shhh, I understand how you feel for I feel the same way as you do. However, give her some time alone and when the time is right... She would come to you herself and sort this thing out. Give it some time, alright? Don''t give her another headache by running after her and letting the whole world know that she was the other woman. Please, Dad! I beg you!" Alexa whispered with tears forming in her eyes.


    President Grant saw that Alexa was almost in tears and realized that his being a jerk only thinking of himself. He forgot about the consequences of his action could hurt many people around him.


    "I''m sorry, sweetheart. Don''t worry, and I promise you that I will not bother your mother this time. If she''s willing to speak with me this time... I''m ready. However, if she''s not... then I would wait for the time being, alright?!"


    Alexa nodded in agreement and put on a happy face. She then acted cordial towards President Grant and gave him a quick embrace. She then whispered only for him to hear. "Don''t worry, Dad, I''m rooting for you... I will do my utmost to make sure that we have a happy ending."


    President Grant likes it and patted Alexa''s head like a little child doing a good job. It made Alexa shy and looked at Prince Alexander''s direction to see if he saw it. When Prince Alexander smiled at her, she suddenly felt giddy inside.


    President Grant saw how the two lovebirds were eyeing each other. "Go! He''s waiting, and you don''t want to let you man wait for you forever. Every minute of your time together is precious, cherish them, and live a happy life." He then pushes her towards Prince Alexander''s direction.


    On the way back where Daniel and grandmother Grant was standing, he couldn''t help but think...  '' He needed to think about Chrissy and Alexa''s reputation. He would calm down and device a better plan, that''s what he''s going to do. When the time is right, he would claim what his from the beginning... The love of his life and his daughter... Alexa. ''


    ===o===


    Meanwhile, at the ICU in Washington Medical Center. Reporters were standing by waiting for Jane Si to wake up. Unbeknown to them, she had long been awake and was only faking being in a coma.


    It was a plan her mother and father came up with in order to stop the reporters and investigator from questioning her until they could come up with a better scenario.  Jane Si had told her parents who was the person that did that to her. Once they heard that it was Crown Prince Romano, their eyes lit up and have an idea of what they needed to do. '' Snare a Crown Prince as a son-in-law''

 Chapter 189 - Prince And Bodyguard

    The night before:


    Princess Angelica knew her brother''s way with women. There were several occasion in the past when the woman he had done evil deed came to her crying for help. Therefore, when he came back late at night and whistling the whole way to his room. Princess Angelica knew that he had conquered another one. She wonders who could it be that made her brother so happy.


    While she was thinking of who could it be? She decided to find out for she would not be able to sleep until she knows for sure that is not who she thinks it is.  She quickly got up and pun on her robe and went out of her room to look for Crown Prince Romano''s bodyguard.


    Princess Angelica found the man sleeping on the sofa in the mini living room of the suite they were occupying. "Hey! Wake up! I need to speak with you!" She shook the sleeping bodyguard without care. The man who''s worn out and tired looked at her with crazy eyes shooting dagger.


    "Princess, in the future... I advise you never to do that again. If you ever need to wake me up, you must do it in the distance and call me. I''m a dangerous person, and I could have killed you in an instant. Do you understand that?!" He said it was growling and anger was visible on his stern face.


    Princess Angelica quickly stepped back and put a distance between them. Once she''s sure that it''s far enough, she then spoke. "Where did you and the Crown Prince go tonight? No, I take that back! Who is the girl that you guys had fun with tonight? There! That''s what I want to know?"


    The bodyguard looked at Princess Angelica then smirked. "Princess, are you sure you want to know? Hahaha! I advise you to mind your own business or else..." The bodyguard told her straight up without batting an eye.


    The man looked crazed enough to harm her. Therefore, she quickly ran towards her room and locked the door while shaking. " What was that about? That man sure scary... Why does brother keep him close by when he said himself, he''s a dangerous man? Is my brother crazy or what ?" She mused while she has her back at the locked door.


    Princess Angelica decided to forget the whole thing and like the man said, mind her own business. She laid back down and tried to go back to sleep. However, no matter what she does, she couldn''t get a wink. Therefore, by the time morning came, she looks half dead and with a big eye bag on both sides of her eyes.


    Crown Prince Romano was up early and looking all dashing when the half-dead Princess Angelica came out of her room. From the way she looks all bedraggle, Crown Prince Romano knew she didn''t sleep well the night before.


    "What the heck happened to you? Why do you look like that?" He asked with a smirk on his face while shaking his head.  When Princess Angelica only gave him a dirty look and didn''t reply, he then turned back his attention to the food in front of him and continued eating.


    Princess Angelica sat down and about to pour herself a cup of coffee when she heard Crown Prince Romano say something. "I hope you could do something with your look, my god! You look so terrible, and It would take a lot of makeup to cover that ugly eye bag you have. Hahaha!"


    She was trying hard to ignore him, but he''s so persistent on bugging her to the end. Finally, he hit the last straw, and she snaps. "Look! You jerk! If you don''t have anything better to say, will you please! shut your mouth!"


    Princess Angelica throws the table napkin at Crown Prince Romano before she turned around and walked out of the mini dining room. Right before she made it to the threshold of her room, she turned around and looked at him straight in his eyes before she shouted at him.


    "You better get rid of that bodyguard, or yours or I will tell the King all the things you two had been doing in the past and just now!" She then went inside the room and slammed it as hard as she could.


    '' What is she talking about? Why would she want me to get rid of my bodyguard? '' It suddenly hit him that his bodyguard must have done something to Princess Angelica and the contour of his face changed. '' He better not so or I will kill him with my own hands.''


    He quickly got up and went to call his bodyguard who''s standing outside the door. "You! Come here. We need to talk." He shouted while walking towards the sofa to sit.


    "Yes, Your Highness! What can I do for you?" The bodyguard stood still waiting for him to speak.


    "What happened last night?" Crown Prince Romano wasn''t specific with his question. Therefore, the bodyguard accounts the detail of what happened to Jane Si instead.


    "I did what you had asked me to do. I tied her up on the post of the bed, tore her clothes off, and slapped her couple of time. I then took a picture and video of the whole place and forwarded it you for safekeeping. May I asked why are you questioning me?"


    Crown Prince Romano began laughing... Hahaha! I was not speaking of that one; I asked about you and Princess Angelica. Why is she so pissed off at you and wanted me to fire your ass? That''s what I''m asking you?"


    "Hmmm? It''s nothing sire!" He then went on and told him everything that occurred the night before. Once he finished, he then excused himself and went back outside to stand guard.


    Meanwhile, the two didn''t know that Princess Angelica heard and video recorded the whole conversation. She planned on using it to blackmail Crown Prince Romano''s bodyguard. With that evidence, she could ask him to do dirty jobs for her.


    Princess Angelica was thrilled that she didn''t make a noise when she got out of the room. Now she has something she could use in the future. She had been looking for someone that could do a dirty job for her, and now she has one.


    Ever since Prince Alexander rejected her to be his princess and future queen... She promised herself that she would get even with him, one way or the other. There''s something she had been planning ever since Prince Alexander embarrassed her in front of the whole world.


    Since then she had been a laughing stock and couldn''t hold her head high. Now is her opportunity, and she will make sure that her plan gets implemented before they leave to go back home...


    ===


    Back in the ICU of Washington Memorial Hospital, Jane Si and her parent were preparing to leave without letting The President nor Daniel know. They were embarrassed and doesn''t have the face to show. They decided to go after Crown Prince Romano and make him pay for what he had done.


    The plan was to speak with the King and Queen of Spaniard Kingdom and demand that Crown Prince Romano take responsibility for what he had done to Jane Si. Unbeknown to Jane Si''s parent that she failed to inform them that not only Crown Prince Romano who violated her but also his bodyguard.


    They would be in for a shock when the time comes and all their dirty laundry would be aired right in front of the Kingdom of Spaniard...

 Chapter 190 - Chasing After Crown Prince Romano.

    Daniel was shocked when he and Andrea arrived at the hospital and found out that Jane Si''s entire family was missing. No one could tell where they were going, so Daniel just gave up and didn''t even bother to know where they went and what had happened to them.


    "If they want to run away, let them be. I have a feeling that they would do this when they didn''t show up at the cemetery. Good riddance, for I, have enough of that family anyway. "Daniel told Andrea while they were walking out of the hospital.


    Andrea only kept her mouth shut and listen to her fiancee bitched about his cousin.  She too feels the same way, but of course, she would never voice that out in front of him.  They are cousin and blood related after all.


    Jane Si and her parents sneaked out of the hospital without letting the President nor Daniel know.  They booked their flight heading towards the Kingdom of Spaniard to speak with the King and Queen in regards to Crown Prince Romano.


    They plan on using their connection with the President of the United States of America to make Crown Prince Romano marry Jane Si.


    However, in case they don''t fall for that... They plan on making it public to get sympathy from the masses and force Crown Prince Romano to pay for his deed.  Unknown to them that Crown Prince Romano was not stupid and had thought of that possibility of them going after him.  He had made sure that they could not enter his country.


    Princess Angelica knew of Crown Prince Romano''s dealing, and she contradicted it and made sure that Jane Si and her family could enter the country.  She would use what she know to blackmail him into helping her get even with Prince Alexander and Alexa grant.


    She couldn''t do it in America, but she could do it in another country.  Namely, the Philippines, where the fashion show was about to happen in two weeks.  That''s when she wanted to strike and make sure that no one comes out alive if she could help it.


    ====


    Meanwhile, Prince Alexander was having a hard time saying his goodbye to Alexa.  He received an urgent message from the Kingdom of Stonasia that he must return asap.  He asked Alexa if she would accompany him for he wanted to introduce her to the King and Queen.


    Unfortunately, she declined to go with him this time, and the reason was the fashion show that would be in two weeks, and they need time to prepare.   She wanted to go with him badly. However, time does not permit her to do so.


    Prince Alexander was devastated, but they had no choice.  She must fulfill her obligation and must go back to the Philippines.  To console Prince Alexander, she promised him that once the fashion show was over, she would be on the next plane to Stonasia.


    "You promise? I will inform the King and Queen that you are coming. Don''t break your promise, or I will be broken-hearted." Prince Alexander said with sadness in his eyes as he keeps on hugging her as tight as he could.


    Alexa smiled sweetly showing her two indented cheek while kissing him with all her love.  She''s doing her best not to show her real feelings for he might not leave.  If only he knew how sad she is at the moment.


    "I promise I''ll be on the next flight with you as soon as the fashion show is over.  It won''t be long, the fashion show is in two weeks and will be together again.  You''re coming, right?" She asked for assurance and to ensure that he didn''t forget.


    "Yes!  I will be there, and God forbid, there''s nothing crazy happens in between till then.  I will be there on the night of the fashion show."  Prince Alexander assures Alexa before giving her the sweetest kiss goodbye.


    ===


    Sophia and Chrissy also made preparations to go back to the Spaniard Kingdom.  Sophia would not take no for an answer, and she insisted that she would accompany Chrissy to have a word with Dr. Garcia, and once that was accomplished, they would return together to the Philippines.


    When Alexa found out that her mother and aunt were planning on leaving, she also wanted to go with them.  However, Chrissy insisted that she needed to stay to comfort her brother and father.  She also doesn''t want the President to know that they are planning on leaving before he comes looking for her.


    Alexa has no choice but to accept the situation.  She would remain for a couple of days only to keep her father and brother company.  After that, she would be returning to the Philippines with Andrea to start preparing for the fashion show.


    With everyone leaving, there was only Alexa, Andrea and Daniel left, and they all decided to stay at the White House to keep the President and grandmother Grant company.


    When President Grant found out that they were in the White House, he quickly made his way to Alexa''s room hoping that Chrissy was there with her.


    Unfortunately, as he was almost in Alexa''s room...  He was stopped from continuing by his assistant aid.  "Mr. President sir!  I''m sorry, but there''s an urgent matter you need to attend to.  Please, refrain from this visit and let us go to the oval office.  Your advisors are all on the way to discuss that matter at hand."


    President Grant has no choice but to turn around and take care of the matter.   When he arrived at the oval office and read the report, his brows suddenly went up, and he pinched the bridge of his nose.


    "What now?!  Why do these people always cause trouble? Why don''t they live a quiet life and leave me alone! "


    The matter was in regards to Jane Si and her parents being detained at the airport caused by Crown Prince Romano...  He''s accusing them of being a threat to his life, and he won''t let them enter the country, while he also doesn''t want them to leave.


    Princess Angelica couldn''t do anything to help them for Crown Prince Romano had made sure she''s now around and detained by his bodyguards somewhere away in the countryside.  As far as the King and Queen know, she stayed in America to do some shopping and would be back in a couple of days.


    Jane Si and her parent has no choice but to request help from the U.S. Embassy and does create a problem for the President when they insisted on contacting him...

 Chapter 191 - Chrissys Gone!

    President Grant was fuming with anger towards the Si family.  Why does he have to be related to them by marriage, he was hoping with the First Lady passing that it would seize already.  He thought wrong!


    "Anyone out there?!  Call Senator Grant. I want to speak to him right now!"  He shouted from inside the oval room.


    "Yes, Mr. President!  Right away, sir!"  His assistant aid, replies from the outer room.


    No sooner than all of his advisors arrived, Daniel arrived too. He has a gloomy look on his face, for he just went to rest and was about to do hunky punky with his fiancee when they were interrupted.


    "You called for me Sir?"


    "Yes!  Your damn cousin and her parents in trouble.  I want you to go there and take care of this matter personally.  No matter what you do, make sure she doesn''t drag our name to the mud.  Now, go!"  He growled while he furrowed.


    Once Daniel had left, President Grant and his advisors got down to business about Alexa''s matter. He wants to announce to the whole world that she''s her daughter, but he can''t.


    Therefore, he''s about to inform them that she would be running for miss universe competition under the Philippines flag.


    He wanted to make sure that they don''t give her a hard time in case she won.  Only his advisors know the truth about Alexa, and he''s afraid that if she won the competition, they might want to use it for his next election campaign. He can''t let them do that to his Princess.


    "You know if she wins this competition, they will look into her past and your relationship might come out in the open.  Maybe she could prolong entering the competition for now until you secure your post."  One of the advisors said while in deep thought.


    "Yes, he is right about that assumption, it could backfire on you, and you might lose the precedency.  Could you handle that?"  Another one asked.


    President Grant had to think very hard.  Which one is more important, his precedency or his family? The latter won, and he chose to let her do what she wants.  It is her long-time goal, and just when her dreams were attainable, he can''t be a hindrance to her from achieving her goal.


    "How about we play it by ear, the fashion show would be in two weeks.  After that, she would be preparing for the competition.   When the time comes, will decide what to do, for the time being, let her be.  I want her to enjoy her life to the fullest."  The President said with sadness in his voice.


    Everyone agreed to leave Alexa alone for now, when the time comes, they would once again discuss what to do with her.   Once everything was settled, one by one, the President advisors stood up and prepared to leave.  Every one of them gives comforting words and condolence before departing.


    President Grant thanked them and bid them goodbye.  The assistant aid shows them out while the President sits back, rested his head on the chair, and closed his eyes temporarily.  He started to get a headache from anger.


    Earlier on, he thought he would have a heart attack after reading the report about the Si, family.  In the future, he would do everything in his power to stay away from them if he could help it. He thought to himself while trying to rest his mind.


    Suddenly, President Grant remembers where he was heading before he was interrupted and called for this stupid stunt the Si-family had done.  He quickly got up and walked as fast as he could towards Alexa''s room.


    His secret service was having a problem catching up at him for he was walking like the grim reaper was after him.


    A moment later, he was standing by Alexa''s door...  Lucas and Logan, as usual, were standing guard outside the door.  They pay their respect to the President before Lucas was ready to knock on the door.


    "Wait!  Just a moment."  President Grant stopped Lucas from what he was about to do.


    He first checked if his suits were excellent, and dusted off an imaginary speck of dust.  Once he was sure that he looks his best, he then nodded his head to Lucas.


    Lucas knocked on the door lightly.  *Knock-knock!*  "Miss Grant, the President, is here to see you!"  He shouted.


    "Let him in!"  Alexa yelled back while walking towards the door to greet her father.


    No sooner than President walks in, Alexa was in his embrace.  "Dad!  How are you?  Everything alright?  I heard that you were stopped on the way here for some urgent matters.  I know it was nothing major?"  Alexa said with her eyes full of concern.


    President was so glad to hear her Alexa''s joyful voice and concern for him.  He gives her a light kiss on her forehead before answering.


    "It was nothing to concern you.  Just some stupid stunt the Si family had done overseas, and I was contacted to straighten the matter.  It''s being taken care off now, and you''re brother''s on the way there to personally take care of the situation."  He said casually.


    Andrea, who just arrived and was standing right behind Alexa, heard what the President said and quickly greeted the President and excused herself to find Daniel.  From the way she walked out, Alexa could tell that she''s upset and fuming.


    It must be because her brother would be leaving soon or had already left without informing her.  She let go of her father and ushered him to sit down at the sofa.


    As they were walking towards the sofa, President Grant keeps on looking all over Alexa''s room.  Alexa saw this and knew who he was looking for.  She felt downcast for her father, for she knows who he''s been looking for...-  Her mother."


    Once they were seated, Ria stepped out of the room to get some refreshment for them.  When there was only the two of them in the room.  President Grant didn''t dilly-dolly, and anxiously asked Alexa.


    "Didn''t your mother and aunt came with you?  Where are they?  I was hoping to have a private word with your mother, you know..."  He said with sadness in his eyes.


    Alexa wasn''t sure how is he going to tell her father that her mother had run off as fast as she could to not speak with him.  However, she couldn''t seem to find the right word and just looked at her father while tears started forming in her beautiful eyes.


    "Dad!  You see...  I don''t know how to say this, but..."  She was not able to finish her words for President Grant had put his two fingers on her lips.   "Shss!  It''s alright, no need for words.  I understand, your mother left.  Sigh!"  He let out a big sigh before continuing...


    "I was kind of hoping that I could at least say goodbye.  I never had a chance before, and when I thought she had died, I was devastated that I was not able to say goodbye to her. If God would give me another chance, I would never let her go ever again.  You know that?!"


    The President spoke full of sadness, and tears began to fall from his eyes.


    Alexa''s heart was breaking, looking at her father.  She slowly embraces her father while trying to soothe his aching heart.


    Meanwhile, she was thinking of how she could bring her mother and father back together, now that he''s once again a free man...

 Chapter 192 - Dont Take Your Eyes Of Them!

    Daniel was busy preparing to leave.  He was finishing his conversation with someone from the U.S. Embassy in the Kingdom of Spaniard.


    "Make sure that you don''t let them out of your sight.  I already requested to release them in your custody, and they granted me that.  Wait until I get there before you take your eye off them.  Do you understand?


    As soon as Daniel hangs up the phone, Andrea went to him and started hitting him on his chest while tears were flowing on her face.


    "You''re so mean!  You were going to leave without even saying goodbye to me...  Huh, huh, huh..."  She sobs on his chest while she continues pounding on him.


    "Sweetheart!  What are you talking about?  I would never do that to you, I was only finishing some things, and I was about to see you and Alexa so I could let you both know what''s going on.  How did you know that I was leaving? "  Daniel curiously asked while he''s caressing her face and giving her a gentle kiss on each of her cheek.


    "The President arrived, and he was telling Alexa what Jane Si and her parents had done.  He also said that he is sending you to take care of the matter.  That''s when I excused myself and ran over her."  *Snip, snip''* Andrea was still sobbing.


    "I know... I know!  I''m beyond pissed too, but what can I do?  Father asked me to take care of this situation personally.  You know they''re my relative and soon to be yours too...  So, bear with it, alright?  I love you!"  He ended his word with endearment trying to soothe Andrea and hoping she would stop crying.


    "If I ever get a hold of that girl''s hair, she would be baldheaded for sure.  Watch me if I don''t do it."  Andrea swear while she was looking at him straight face.


    Daniel understood how his fiancee''s feeling at the moment for that''s how he''s feeling at the moment.  When he does see her, he will make sure to kick her butt back to the Philippines...


    "Well, I''m running late, and the plane is ready... Let''s go to Alexa and Father so that I could bid them goodbye.  By the way, when are you planning on heading back to the Philippines?  You will wait until I come back.  You will not leave until I get back.  Promise me?"


    "Don''t worry!  I will wait until you come back.  I still have a couple of days, but If you''re not back in two days... I will need to go back home, alright?"  She informs him sadly.


    "Let''s go!  Quickly finish this business so you could come back right away."  She then kissed him soundly before they head towards Alexa''s room for Daniel to say his goodbye.


    When the couple arrived at Alexa''s room, they were surprised to find out that there was no one there.  Alexa and the President left to have breakfast with grandmother Grant.


    When Daniel found that out from the maid that was cleaning Alexa''s room, they quickly went towards the first family private dining room...


    ===


    Kingdom of Spaniard Intl. Airport holding room:


    Jane Si was making a ruckus and kept on yelling for someone to set them free.  However, no one dared pay attention to hear.  They received an order not to release them no matter what.


    And the request came from the Crown Prince HImself.  They don''t dare disobey their Royal Highness for the price to pay would be very stiff.


    "Hello!  Is anyone there?  Can anyone hear me?  I need to use the ladies room...!  Hello!!!"  Jane Si kept on shouting as loud as she could.  However, no matter how loud she tries, no one answers her, and no one comes either.


    "Hello!  You all asshole''s!  I need to pee badly!!!  Please, let me go to the restroom!"  She finally broke down and cried... "Sob, sob, sob... Please, let me go to the restroom or I would pee right here..."  She said it almost a whisper while slumped down on the cold ground.


    "Mom!!!  Dad!!!  Where are you?  I''m scared... " Jane Si mumbles to herself.


    They had separated the whole family, and each one got their holding room.  They made sure that they would not be able to escape no matter what as per Crown Prince Romano''s order.


    ===


    Meanwhile back in the Kingdom of Spaniard, Crown Prince Romano was devising something sinister.  He ordered his bodyguard to arrange for the Si family to never make it out of his country alive.


    "No, matter what you do, make sure they would never be able to live and tell.  Do you understand what I mean?"  His eyes were all blood red and his face was fuming as he gave his order.


    His bodyguard quickly followed his order and made all the necessary arrangement.  They would do the job after they were released into the custody of the Ambassador of the United States of America.

 Chapter 193 - The Devil and His Bodyguard

    Daniel arrived at the Spaniard Kingdom without delay. He wanted to get the job done and over with as soon as possible. If not for the President asking him to take care of the matter personally, he will not even bother. As for him, he thinks they could all rot in hell for all he cares.


    Ever since he could remember, the Si family had been influencing his mother. They had been manipulating first lady Dianne until the end. If not for Jane Si and her mother, Alexa would have been accepted by his mother, and they did not have to hide her identity.


    Daniel''s secret service had made sure that it was safe for him before he got out of the vehicle.


    The Commissioner of the Spaniard Kingdom Customs and Border Protection personally greeted Daniel when he arrived. He received an order from the Crown Prince himself to personally handle the business with the Si family.


    "Welcome! Senator Grant... I am Commissioner Peralta, and I apologize for having to make you come all into our small kingdom." He said as professional and courteous as he could while he extended his hands for handshakes in which Daniel only ignored. He is not there to be cordial. He is there to kick some butts for wasting his precious time.


    Daniel began looking around as soon as he was inside, he was looking for the Si family, and the Commissioner saw that and quickly informs him. "If you are looking for your relative, they are currently in a holding room, and we had them separated for precaution." His face was showing concern, and one could tell his intimidated by Daniel''s authoritative aura.


    "That is fine. I planned on speaking with you without letting them know I am here. Therefore, please! Lead the way... I do not have much time to spare. Let us get down to business."


    Daniel gestured to lead him wherever it may be where they could speak in private. His faces were showing his irritated and could not wait for the whole thing to be over with.


    Commissioner Peralta took Daniel to what it seems like an office for the customs employee. "Please, sitdown Senator Grant." He offered as a courtesy with a slight smile on his face.


    Daniel received his offer and sat down in one of the wooden chairs in front of an office desk. The Commissioner then called for someone to bring them some refreshments before seating down himself on the other side of the desk.


    No sooner than Commissioner Peralta sits down... - "Let us begin!" Daniel said, looking at him straight face and void of any emotion.


    The customs officer could not think of a word to say from the way Daniel was looking at him. Sweat began appearing on his forehead, and it is clearly showing how scared he is at the moment.  ''This person is not one to be offended, or my head would be on a platter.''  His thinking.


    "Once again, please... accept my apology, Senator Grant, that you had to fly all the way here for this matter. It is just that the charges are serious. Moreover, the complainant was Crown Prince Romano himself; here, you can check what is stated." Commissioner Peralta quickly handed the doc.u.ment to Daniel, and he reached out for him to read.


    Daniel accepted what the Commissioner was handing to him, which is the actual file indicating the charges against the Si family. He began reading it throughout, as he read, his eyebrows began to rise to what was written.


    [Miss Jane Si and her family arrived in the Spaniard Kingdom looking all suspicious. Based on the investigation, they arrived no long right after Crown Prince Romano and Princess Angelica. It was then concluded that she came in the country with the intent to harm the Crown Prince of the Spaniard Kingdom. Therefore, she must be detained and now allowed to enter or leave the country.]


    Daniel looked up to the Commissioner, with a smirk on his face, " damn, explain to me how you all came with the conclusion that they plan on harming your Crown Prince? They could have come here on vacation, or to visit a friend.


    "Anything is possible, who will believe your accusation? If I were you, have someone contact the palace and request for the Crown Prince Romano to come here. If not¡­" He was not able to complete his sentences when¡­


    "Ahem! Ahem!" Crown Prince Roman has come, and he had been standing at the door for a while already listening to their conversation.  If you were not the son of the President, you do not know what I would have done to you.  His thought while listening intensely for what Daniel was saying.


    "Senator Grant, I do apologize that you had to come all the way here when you just had a death in the family. Unfortunately, your cousin is a very persistent young woman, and I am afraid she is going to create a problem with me in my kingdom. If you know what I mean?"


    Daniel does not know what he means by that, but if he is guessing, it has something to do with Jane Si, ending up in the hospital.  God, this whole bunch of lunatic... Why don''t they all go to hell and stay there... They are nothing but a nuisance, and it made my life a living hell.


    "Yes! I do know what you mean, and that is why I am here. Sign a release form and let them leave. I will make sure they do not bother you or your kingdom." Daniel said sternly while pinching the bridge of his nose. He was starting to get a headache just from looking at the jerk in front of him.


    Crown Prince Romano contemplated before he replied. He needs to make sure that the Si family would not have a chance to live and tell... He needed time for his bodyguard to arrange before he would let them go.


    However, the matter has changed for the son of the President of the United States of America is now involved if anything happens to him while in his kingdom, they would not be able to cover the whole thing.


    Good thing that he found out that Senator Grant had arrived. Therefore, he was able to make a personal appearance for the good of the kingdom. ''That is it!'' I will invite him to stick around, let him stay at the palace while sending the Si family to hell and never come back to tell the story.''


    "Senator Grant... - Daniel! Why are you in a rush? I know you wanted to get back to your beautiful fiancee, but since you are here now. Why not stay for a day and have dinner with us at the palace?" Crown Prince Romano sincerely invited him, and he looks serious enough for Daniel to believe him.


    Daniel only looked at the Crown Prince without batting an eye. ''What does this jerk take me for? Does he think I am stupid enough to believe any words that come out of that garbage mouth of his? Unbelievable!''


    However, Daniel is not a Senator for nothing... He put on a slight smile on his face before he graciously declined the offer. "Please, give me regards to the King and Quee. Unfortunately, I only have very little time this time and have a lot on my plate at the moment. Maybe, next time... After I tie the knot, my wife and I will come and visit. How is that?"


    Crown Prince Romano accepted his excuse knowing his only making it up, '' I tried my best to save you... My conscious is clear if anything happens to you...''


    "All right then! I look forward to the day to come." With a smirk on his face as he went and sat down on the top of the desk.


    "Let us not waste time. You know why I am here. Let us get it over with alright?" Said Daniel, who sound irritated.


    Crown Prince Romano calls for his Assistant, who is waiting right outside the Commissioner''s office. "Bring me the doc.u.ment!" He yelled at his Assistant.


    The Assistant quickly came and with him a doc.u.ment which he handed to Crown Prince Romano, then left without even greeting Daniel.


    "Here! Read it, I had signed it already, and you will find that I am dropping all the charges against your cousin and her parents. Does this satisfy you?"


    Daniel quickly scans the doc.u.ment to see what was written. When he found it satisfactory, he then nodded his head and got up. "This is all I need to see and know. I am taking this with me to show it to my father who had sent me here. I would appreciate it if you also take care of them and making sure they are on the next flight out of here. Goodbye!"


    Daniel and Crown Prince Romano shook a hand and went on their separate ways...  Daniel went out of the building as fast as he came, and Crown Prince Romano went towards the direction of the room where Jane Si being detained.


    ===


    Meanwhile, Jane Si and her parents have no idea they were free to go. She is still trying to use her talent as an actress and hoping that it would work.


    "Hello! Is anyone out there? I am in pain here... Please, call a doctor for me! Please. Arrrg." She keeps on m.o.a.ning making it sound that she is in terrible pain, she knows sooner or later someone would come.


    Once she is out of the holding cell, she would try to escape, even if it means leaving her parents behind... She needed to get out of there and get to the palace... One way or the other.


    Jane si continued with her act when suddenly the door opened... It was Crown Prince Romano and his bodyguard... Crown Prince Romano signal to his bodyguard to lock the door...


    "Hello, dear! Did you missed us so badly, is that why you came all the way and followed us home?"


    Jane Si was speechless and shocked. She could not believe that the devil and his bodyguard are right in front of her, and it seems he is planning on doing something again...

 Chapter 194 - Warning...

    [Some content of this chapter might not be suitable for some readers.  Read it at your own discretion.]


    Crown Prince Romano slowly made his way towards Jane Si, who''s still in shock and about to pee in her pants.  She couldn''t believe that he would come in person to see her.


    She figures that he is planning to do something to harm her.  Therefore, she quickly raised her hands and gestures. "Stop!  That''s far enough! What do you want?  Why are you here?"  terror is visible on her face as she looks at him.


    "Sweetheart!  Is that how you supposed to greet your lover?  What happened to that sweet innocent girl who was begging to be fu*ked back at the hotel in America?  Didn''t you enjoy your time with us?"  Crown Prince Romano said in a nasty way.


    Jane Si couldn''t say anything for she can''t remember exactly what happened that night.  All she could remember was, they were inside the vehicle making out.  When she woke up the next day, she was black and blue and was tied up on a bedpost, while she was in pain.


    "I don''t know what you''re talking about! Don''t come near me!"  She shouted as she backed away.


    "Hmmm, you say... You don''t remember?  Well, how about I remind you.  I have a video of you that night, and do you want to see it?"  He asked with a smirk on his face.


    This got Jane Si''s attention, and she lashed out, she ran to Crown Prince Romano and started hitting him on his chest.  "What are you talking about?  Let me see it!  You bastard!  Let me see!!!!"


    That''s all Crown Prince Romano was waiting for her to come to him, and he grabbed her chin tightly with his hand and made her face him.  He then kissed her roughly and hard.  "You will baby, in due time, but for now... you need to do something for me."  He mocked her.


    "Let me go!!!"  Jane Si screamed at Crown Price Romano as he continued to kiss her violently while he grabs her buttocks.


    "Are you sure you want me to let you go?"  He asked, knowing soon enough the drugs would start kicking into her veins, and she will be begging him to take care of her needs.


    Crown Prince Romano was accurate with his assessment. A couple of seconds later, she started kissing him back.  Her hands were all over him, and she was hot...  Her eyes were blood red, and one could tell she''s under the influence.


    "Hahaha!  Tell me, my sweet, do you want me to stop now?  Just say it, and I would, I''m a Crown Prince, I would not push myself to a woman who''s not willing."  Crown Prince Romano is delusional; in his mind, he was not forcing the woman to be with him...


    But in reality, without the drugs... No woman in her right mind would be with a man like him.  A sadist...


    When Crown Prince Romano saw that Jane Si has begun taking her clothes off, he ordered his bodyguards to step outside and make sure that no one disturbed them.  As soon as the bodyguard left, he quickly helped Jane Si stripped n.a.k.e.d.


    At that moment, the drugs were in full force inside both of them, he was rough and in a rush to let it all out...  He unzipped his pants and inserted himself to Jane Si whose unable to control herself and him.  They fought like a madman and madwoman, tearing each other apart as they did the deed.


    Jane Si was having a hard time breathing and trying as hard as she could to take his hands off her neck, and just when she''s about to pass out...  That''s when Crown Prince Romano climax... With his two hands on Jane Si''s neck, he was choking her as he came inside her...


    "Ahhhhh! You are so good!!!!" He whispered into her ears as he took his hands off her neck and began caressing her beautiful face.   Jane Si started breathing normally after.


    However, instead of her trying to get away from Crown Prince Romano...- she started kissing him all over and turned him around.  Once Crown Prince Romano was lying flat on his back, she went on top of him and began with foreplay.  Soon, they were back into action, and they were at it like wild animals.


    Jane Si rode Crown Prince Romano like a stallion, and she''s galloping into the sunset... The faster she rode, the more intense she got, and the heat in her body wanted to erupt like lava inside the volcano.


    After a while, when she thinks she couldn''t get enough of him... She finally found her release, and she climaxed.  "Ahhhh, Oh'' my God!!!"  She then collapsed right on top of him, then passed out...


    "Hahaha!   Hahaha!  That''s right, baby, you''re so good.  I think I''m going to keep you as my playmate.  Good thing, I didn''t let my bodyguard touch you. If you weren''t related to the Senator and President Grant, I would have thrown you to my bodyguard to use and abuse.  It''s a good thing I didn''t for you are useful, after all."


    Crown Prince Romano was saying while he was stroking Jane Si''s neck where he left a mark from when he was choking her.  "Good girl,  I don''t mind having you as my toy... Since you came on your own accord, you are now going to stay for good."


    He then slowly pushed Jane Si to the side before getting up and putting his clothes back on.  Once he was fully clothed, he began putting her underwear back before going out and telling his bodyguard to take her so he could bring her back to his villa...


    ===


    Meanwhile, Jane Si''s parents were released and were told to leave immediately, or they would rot in prison for the rest of their lives.  Once they heard that they would be put into prison, they quickly went without even inquiring about their precious daughter.


    The only thing matters for the two was their neck.  They figure that they could ask for help from President Grant once they were back in USA soil.  Unknown to them that President Grant does not want to have anything to do with them any longer if he could help it...

 Chapter 195 - Soon!

    Back in the White House, President Grant and Grandmother Grant were trying to persuade Alexa to stay a couple more days.


    "Sweetheart is not like you need to practice to do the fashion show.  You could do it in a day or two before the event.  Why not stay with Granny for a week.  Go with me to the countryside and relax, get out of this bustling city crowd.  What do you say?"  She asked with mist in her eyes, ready to fall any minute.


    "Nanna, I would love too...  But I need to go back with Andrea.  She''s not in the best condition right now and a lot of things in her mind.  She needed me to be by her side until the fashion show is over.  Please, understand..."  She then embraces her grandmother as tender as she could and kissed her still beautiful old face.


    "Oh'' if you must, then who am I to stop you."  Grandmother Grant was trying to play pitiful, so Alexa would feel remorse and hoping that she would change her mind.


    Then it was President Grant''s turn to act pitiful in front of his daughter.  He used the excuse that he''s lonely, and no one would be left after Grandmother Grant leaves.


    "Princess, don'' you feel sorry to your old-man?  Look how big is this place, and the only company of people I would have left once you all leave was the help.  I will be so lonely all by myself..."  He then let little tears fall for more effect.


    However, as much as Alexa wanted to give in.  She cannot abandon her bestfriend/cousin/ future sister-in-law.  Therefore, she had procured the sweetest smile on her face before giving her father a tight embrace.


    "Dad, it won''t be long, alright!  After the fashion show, I will come back home and stay with you until the competition for the beauty pageant.  After that''s over, then I''m going to be all yours.  How''s that?"  She said it in a cheery voice while showing her two heavily indented dimples.


    Unfortunately, that did not soothe the President and rebutted.  "ya, right!  What about that Prince of yours?  Didn''t you promise to spend some time with him after the fashion show and the competition?  That boy seems to be set on marrying you once and for all.  What do you have to say about that?!"  His eyes were wide and bulging while his eyebrows were raised as he asked.


    Alexa wasn''t able to retort to President Grant''s accusation.  She merely smiles sheepishly and give him a resounding kiss on both of his cheeks and got up to go to bed.  "Sorry, we have an early flight so that I would bid you both goodnight.  Love you!"  She then made a sign showing her fingers with the sing of love... Before turning around to leave in a hurry.


    ===


    Alexa and Andrea arrived at Ninoy International airport early in the morning.  They need to be inconspicuous in order not to alert the media.


    "How do you feel?  Still nervous about the fashion show?"  She asked Andrea, eyes full of concern as they descended from the plane to the tarmac where the car was waiting for them.


    Andrea looked up to Alexa with a smile.  "Don''t worry, and I''m fine now.  Daniel promised to be here when the time comes.  I will concentrate on my creation and making sure that I don''t embarrass myself."


    Alexa put her arms on her shoulder as they descended to the tarmac.  "That''s the spirit!  I can''t wait to wear your creation and parade it in front of millions of viewers in the whole world.  Hahaha!"


    The two women laughed out loud as they enter the vehicle that was waiting for them to take them back to the Island Resort...


    For the next couple of weeks, Andrea and Alexa were busy with the preparation.  The Mega Entertainments handled everything from start to finish.  Even without Sophia and Chrissy, everything went smooth under Ms. Rita Robles, who''s now Sophia''s Vice President. [ consultation base only]


    Ms. Rita Robles was famous for her magnificent wedding design.  She was the wedding planner for the wedding of the century five years back.  It was Ann and Jeff''s Go''s wedding.


    Right after the wedding, she instantly becomes famous and the most sought out wedding planner in the country.  Right after Jeff and Ann came back from their honeymoon, Jeff offered to merge her company with Mega World International Group Of Company, and she accepted.


    Soon after, she was offered only on a consulting basis as vice president of Mega Entertainment.


    While Sophia is currently out of the country accompanying Chrissy, Rita was called to be in charge of the whole venue.  In which she was more than happy to accept, knowing she would be meeting two famous designers, and it gives her great pleasure to take the job.


    ===


    A day before the fashion show, Chrissy and Sophia came back along with Dr. Garcia.  Chrissy and Dr. Garcia had a serious talk about their situation.  They both have decided to go on their separate ways, but not before Dr. Garcia could create the cure for her illness.


    Dr. Garcia explained to Chrissy what he needed, and if they could help her, he would create the serum.  Once he accomplishes that matter, and he knows that Chrissy is out of danger, he would go as far away from her and promised that he would never bother her ever again.


    Sophia, after leaning what Dr. Garcia needed, promised to help obtain funding from MWIGOC once they arrive back to the Philippines.  Once all was agreed, Dr. Garcia, Chrissy, and Sophia head back to the Philippines and had come the day before the event.


    Meanwhile, Andrea was anxious that Daniel had not arrived yet, and she''s too nervous at the moment.  '' Sweetheart, where are you?  You promised that you would be here with me...  I need you, babe, please! '' She was pacing back and forth in the living room of the villa.


    The last time she spoke with him was four days ago, and he was preparing to go to North Korea for some errand for the President.  He informed her that it would only be a day event, and once it''s over, he would be on his way to the Philippines and spend a couple of days until the fashion show was complete


    However, it''s only a day before the fashion show, and he has not shown up yet... Also, she had been trying to contact him on his cellphone and not getting any answer...  Andrea is now frantic.

 Chapter 196 - Let Her Go!

    Andrea was in frantic for Daniel has not arrived yet, and she hasn''t been able to get in touch with him for the last couple of days.  If it weren''t North Korea where he went, she would not be to concern.


    '' Why did he have to go there?  Please, God!  Don''t let anything happen to him, please! ''  She keeps on praying while she paced back and forth and kept on wringing her sweaty palms.


    Just when she was about to hyperventilate from anxiousness, her phone lit up.  She looked at the caller and saw it was Daniel''s number.  She quickly swiped her finger and answered the facetime call.


    When Daniel''s face shows up on the screen of the cellphone, Andrea frantically screamed at him while tears were flowing down on her face.  "Where the hell have you been?!  Why are you just now calling me?  Do you know how I''m feeling right now?  I swear, when I see you in person, I will kill you?!"


    Daniel was shocked to hear that Andrea was capable of shouting.  In all the time they have been together, not once had he ever heard her raised her voice.  She''s the sweetest person he knows... '' Where did the Andrea I know gone too?''  He thought before saying anything.


    "Sweetheart, slow down...  You''re going to give yourself a heart attack from the way your screaming.  What?  Not even a hello, before you start butchering me?"  He jokingly said while it seems like he''s walking for the camera keeps on wobbling and out of focus.


    Andrea finally calm down long enough to say, "hello!"  Then began bawling her eyes out.  But then, she got a glimpse of something familiar...  Is it like it''s the outside of the villa?  "Huh?"


    Daniel felt so bad from the way Andrea was crying her eyes out.  He''s also mad at the people he had dealt with in North Korea.  The meeting that only supposed to last a day, turn into a nightmare, and they had to stay for another two days.


    For the last couple of days since he arrived in North Korea, he was detained in a place where he''s unable to make contact with anyone. No telephone, internet, or anything that requires signals.


    Daniel was so glad when the business concluded, and they were able to leave that he forgot to make a call to Andrea.  He was thinking of getting the f*ck out of there before they decide to detain him much longer.


    Daniel was not able to sleep in the last couple of days, and his body was worn out.  No sooner than the plane took off for the Philippines, he was knocked out.  Hence, he was not able to inform Andrea that he''s already on the way.


    Once he arrived in the Philippines.  The only thing on his mind was to get to where Andrea was and surprise her quickly.  How does he know that it would turn this way, with her being so upset and crying?


    "Sweetheart, I''m sorry!  Please, forgive me..."  He whispered in her ears as he quickly gave her a back hug and began kissing her neck and ears.


    Andrea whose still stunned that he''s right behind her when he called, turned around and embrace him like there''s no tomorrow.  "You are so mean...  I hate you!  I hate you!" She keeps on repeating while hammering his chest.


    Daniel only knows one way to make her shut up and stop crying... He grabs her two hands that were hammering his chest so she would stop.


    He then lowered his head and began kissing her. As he kissed her with all his love, he then lifted her like a princess, and carry her to the bedroom...   And the honeymoon began before they even said I do!"


    ===


    Meanwhile, Alexa was on the phone with Prince Alexander and very upset.  Prince Alexander has an important matter to attend and would not be able to make it.  He called to inform her so she would not worry when she doesn''t see him at the audience.


    Even though Alexa''s upset, she didn''t show it to him.  "I understand, you have a responsibility, and there''s nothing I can do.  Just call me when you get a chance, I need to go now for I still have practice.  Talk to you later!"  She then hangs up the phone without waiting for his reply.


    After she hangs up the phone, she turned it off and left it on top of her dresser and walked out of the room to go and cry to Andrea.


    Unfortunately, when she came out of the room into the living room, there was no Andrea who was just there not long ago.


    "Andrea!  Andrea!  Where are you?  Are you in your room?"  She was shouting as she walked towards Andrea''s room when Alexa heard a giggling sound inside as she got close.


    "Huh?"  She then heard Daniel''s voice...  Alexa got the cue and left to go for a walk down the beach.


    Lucas saw her walking out of the villa and followed without alarming Alexa.  He saw from the distance that she''s preoccupied and looking in a far distance, and it made him worry.


    In the past, Ria was by her side and able to cheer her up whenever she''s feeling down.  Unfortunately, she has an emergency with her family and had requested an indefinite leave of absence.


    Logan decided to accompany his wife and also asked for a leave of absence, leaving only him and a couple of newbies to take care of Alexa.  Now, he''s in a dilemma for Alexa doesn''t like the new bodyguards and had asked for Lucas to be the only one to be by her side at all times.


    Lucas was still in deep thought as he follows Alexa when he saw a silhouette of a man walking towards her... -  He quickly ran towards the man to intercept him, for he knew who the person and he''s bad news...


    Alexa also saw the man and a smile procure on her beautiful face as she quickened her pace.  She was about to greet him when...


    "Hold it right there!  That''s far enough. Please refrain yourself from coming any closer."  Lucas shouted to the man with a stern-looking face.


    Alexa touched Lucas''s shoulder with a sad-looking face.  "Lucas, please!  Just this once, I need a friend right now, and I have no one.  Please!"  She pleaded to let Ramon come closer.


    Lucas saw the sadness in Alexa''s eyes, and it''s breaking his heart.  She''s lonely, and her boyfriend is not around to comfort her.  However, it''s Alexa wanting to speak with him... What can he do?


    Lucas was in turmoil, for he wanted to let her have her way, but on the other hand, Daniel is back, and he could get in trouble if he let her.  Therefore, he had to stand still in between them and not let them get in contact with each other.


    "I''m sorry!  Miss Grant, but I have an order, and I have to do my duty.  If not, I''m going to be in big trouble.  You understand, right?  How about you speak with Senator Grant first, and if he agrees, I would be more than happy to comply."  He reasoned.


    "It''s alright!  I understand I don''t want you getting into trouble because of me.  Sure, I will wait and speak with Daniel."  She then shouted towards Ramon, who had backed away, not wanting to create a problem.


    "Ramon!  I''ll talk to you later, alright!  Don''t worry, and I''ll make them understand that we are best friends and nothing to worry about."  She then gives him the sweetest smile before turning around and going in the opposite direction.


    Ramon only nodded and smiled back before doing the same thing.  He turned around and walked back towards his villa, not far away from Alexa''s villa.


    Ramon''s face was smiling while in front of Alexa, but no sooner than he turned around, his features changed, and it looks like the whole world was about to crash.  While he was walking, he was talking to himself...


    " You stupid fool,  le t her go. She''s not yours.  She''s now in love with your half-brother, and she''s thinking of you only as her best friend and nothing more.  Do you understand that? "


    Then his other subconscious replied...  " Fool, they are not married yet.  You still have a chance, your half-brother can''t have it all.  The kingdom, your father, and your woman... You need to do something about it, whatever it takes.  Don''t let him have it all!"


    He then let out a big sigh, before slamming the door as he walked inside his villa...- Straight to his mini bar to drown his sorrow.

 Chapter 197 - Either Dead Or Dying

    For some odd reason, Alexa felt a thinge of pain in her heart when she saw Ramon walked away. She missed him badly... She misses how they used to joke around and playful when they were young. Those were her happy times in their young lives.


    Ramon was such a good friend who always made her laugh when she''s feeling down. And she could sure use a friend at the moment, for she feels miserable.


    She remembers the time when he came back after many years of absence, and he made her feel that they had never been apart at all.


    He was always ready to make her laugh, still on her side, no matter what the circ.u.mstance was. However, those days were gone now; all they have left was nothing but memories.


    She suddenly thought of her man, the one that supposed to be by her side now... But where is he?


    "Princes Alexander, you sure are so mean... Why would you make such a promise if you''re only going to break it just like that! You didn''t even give me a valid reason. For all I know, You could be out somewhere meeting princesses for you to marry. Sigh!"


    She was talking in the as she keeps on going with no specific directions. Her feet keep on slipping from her sleepers; therefore, she decided to take it off and walked barefoot on the sands.


    She kicked the sleepers to the sides and kept going, unknown to her that Lucas heard every word she said and was feeling sorry for her. ''If only Ria were here, she could accompany her, and she wouldn''t be this lonely.'' He thought.


    Alexa continued walking while spouting nonsense. She was so pissed that she was cursing him left and right.


    "Prince Alexander, you wait and see... I will not even talk to you when you call. I will let you feel the pain that I''m feeling right now." While mumbling, she didn''t realize that a stone was on her path.


    She accidentally stepped on it and almost tripped and fall flat on her face. Luckily, Lucas was pretty quick and ran to save her.


    "Miss Grant! Please, do be careful, you still have a fashion show to do tomorrow. What would happen if you break your ankle or hurt your foot? How are you going to do the catwalk?" He said, voice filled with concern while sadness was enveloping his handsome face.


    "Thank you, Lucas! How I wish that Ria and Logan were here with us. I miss them already, but I know if it weren''t an emergency, they would not ask for leave of absence. I''m so alone..." She said casually.


    Lucas was unsure how he should respond, for he was thinking the same thing not long ago. He was listening to her complain that he didn''t realize that he was still holding her.


    He just stood there, holding her and not letting go. " I''m fine now, and you may let me go." She said while looking at him curiously.


    "Lucas, I have a question to ask you? Please, do tell me the truth, alright?"


    Lucas was stunned and began perspiring when he heard her request. However, what else could he do but answer her truthfully, even it means he might lose his post and get transfer to god knows where.


    "Sure! Ask me whatever you want, and I will do my best to answer."


    "Hmmm, how should a word this...?" She contemplated for a moment unsure of how she should ask him.


    "Do you think the King and Queen of Stonasia would accept me for a daughter-in-law?"


    Lucas let out a sigh of relief when he heard her question. He thought she was going to ask her if he has a feeling for her...


    He does care for her, except that what he feels was for a younger sister and not romantically. However, the way he had been holding on to her a while ago might look like he does have romantic feelings for her.


    "What made you ask that? Of course, they would accept you! Why wouldn''t they?"


    "Well, you know! I''m... I''m a bastard. My mother is the other woman in my father''s life. You know what I mean." She said, feeling frustrated.


    Lucas was unable to answer after that. He wanted to say something that would soothe her aching heart, but nothing would come out of his mouth for she''s telling the truth, and that''s the fact. He only stood there feeling sorry for her.


    "Nevermind, I would find out soon enough, anyway. I promised him that I would visit Stonasia once the fashion show is over, and I''m planning on keeping my promise. Unlike someone...- I''m going to walk for a little longer, do you mind?"


    "N-no! Do what you want to do! I''ll be just right behind you, as usual." Lucas let her walk and put a little distance to give her privacy to


    Alexa continued walking toward the opposite direction from Ramon''s villa while continuing to think about Prince Alexander, who had made a solemn promise that he''s going to be there unless he''s dying...


    Then it suddenly hit her...- "Oh'' no! Please, don''t tell me that he''s dying?" She quickly made a ten-degree turn while her eyes were wide in shock with what she just realized.


    She quickly ran back to the villa to get her cellphone so that she could make a call to Prince Alexander. She needed to know if he''s sick and that''s the reason why he couldn''t come.


    ''This is unbelievable of me. I hang up on him without trying to find out why?'' This made her mad at herself, for she thought terribly about him, while he could be lying in bed ill.


    ===


    Daniel and Andrea were in the dining room, eating when Alexa arrived back at the villa. She gave her brother a quick hello before running off to her bedroom and closed the door with a bang.


    Daniel, who was eating, looked up when she came in. He was speechless to see how fast she walked in and the gone with only a simple hello to him.


    "What''s going on? Is she alright? Why in the hell is she running like the devil was after her?" He asked Andrea in between bites.


    "Stop talking when your mouth is full!" Andrea scolded him before replying to his question.


    "Sweetheart, don''t you remember... We had been together all this time." Andrea said, mischievously.


    "Therefore, you know more than I do, I was too busy worrying about you before then, and I forgot she''s here with me." She said matter, factly.


    "Hmmm? It must have something to do with her Prince charming." Then it occurred to Daniel that he has not seen Prince Alexander either.


    ''Isn''t he supposed to be there to support his baby sister, why hasn''t he shown up yet?'' He thought as he looked at Alexa''s closed door.


    Daniel decided to intervene and made a call to Prince Alexander. However, after letting it ring a couple of times, it went directly to the voice mail.


    [ I''m sorry, but I''m not available to take the call right now. Please, leave a message after the beep.]


    Daniel was stunned when Prince Alexander didn''t answer the call, and it went directly to his voice mail.


    Instead of him leaving a message, he hung up and decided to send him a text alternatively.


    Daniel: [Your Highness Prince Alexander, if and when you receive this message, you better be on the way to the Philippines or dying. You don''t want to know what I''m going to do for you! When I see you in person. You got that!"


    ===


    Meanwhile, back in Stonasia, while Prince Alexander was in a meeting with the King''s advisors, he suddenly felt pain in his head right before he suddenly passed out. He collapsed right there and then.


    Pierre was trying to wake him up while one of the advisors quickly called the Royal physician. The Royal physician arrived speedily and started checking him.


    When it took several attempts before he finally wakes up, everyone was afraid that something wrong with him and reported it to the King and Queen.


    Since the King still recuperating, the Queen took upon herself and requested to give him full physical check-up. No, if or but... He must undergo, or he would be housed arrest.


    The Queen ordered Pierre to take all his gadgets, including his cellphone. He must recuperate without hindrance. Knowing him, he would be on the phone with Alexa if he could help it.


    The Queen also ordered that no communication with Alexa. Prince Alexander has no choice but to comply.


    Prince Alexander knows how stern his Queen''s mother and what she said goes no matter if it''s the King. He needed to be careful until the day that he could finally introduce her to the King and Queen.


    Unfortunately, he couldn''t tell her the truth as to why he''s not going to be able to come. When she hunged up the phone without saying goodbye nor a kiss, he knows she''s upset.


    He was going to call her back right away, but the Queen had confiscated his cellphones, to make sure that he wasn''t bothered by anyone while undergoing a physical check-up.


    After taking it away from prince Alexander, the Queen gave it Pierre and warned him not to provide it with him until he''s finished.


    The physical check-up took all day long. By the time he finished, he was worn out and went to bed without asking for his phone. Therefore, Pierre didn''t give it to him either to let him rest.


    Due to exhaustion, It was already early in the morning by the time he wakes up. The first thing he did was ask for his phone. He needs to wish Alexa at least luck.


    He knows he''s in hot water, but there was nothing he could do at the moment. He''s not sure yet as to why he had blacked out. Only the test would be able to tell him that, and he must wait till then.


    In the meantime, he would ask for forgiveness and hoping that she already calm down enough to forgive him...


    As soon as he turned on his phone, he saw that he received lots of calls and messages from various people. But none from Alexa. He was disheartened when he thought that she must be furious at him.


    He continued scrolling down to see if anything is interesting when he saw a familiar number. Daniel''s... He quickly swiped it opened to read.


    Daniel: [ Your Highness Prince Alexander, if and when you receive this message, you better be on the way to the Philippines or dying. You don''t want to know what I''m going to do for you! When I see you in person. You got that!"


    When he saw the message with a bold letter, he began laughing, until he read through it again and realize that he is in trouble. Sigh!


    "What am I going to do now? I can''t leave until I get the results, or Queen-mother would not let me go. Gosh! I wish they would hurry up and bring the result... I need to get out of here, or I will lose my future Queen!"


    Prince Alexander quickly made a call to Alexa first. However, when after several attempts and she still did not pick up the call... He knows she''s probably preparing for the fashion show and very busy.


    When he couldn''t get a hold of Alexa, he then tried Daniel''s number. *Bzzz, bzzzz, bzzz* However, it''s the same... He also didn''t pick up the call. " Shit! I''m F*cked now!"   He exclaimed loud enough for the whole kingdom to hear...


    When he couldn''t get anyone at all, he decided, "F*ck it!  I''m leaving, and the result could wait.  However, my future Queen cannot.  She might think I''m either dying or dead."  He mumbles as he walked out of his room to look for Pierre.


    Just as he was about to open the door, it suddenly opens, and it''s the Queen with the Royal physician with solemn-looking face plastered on both of their faces...

 Chapter 198 - Am I Dying? [Prince Alexander]

    Prince Alexander began to worry when he saw the Royal physician coming in with the Queen. From the look on both of their faces, it doesn''t look like they have a piece of good news at all.


    He decided to intercept before they even had a chance to open their mouths. Prince Alexander informs them that whatever the result might be, it could wait. He has a more pressing matter to attend at the moment, and he planned on rectifying the situation.


    "Queen-mother, Royal physician... whatever the result of my physical exam might be, I would like to wait until when I come back. I have a more pressing matter that needed my undivided attention. Therefore, I''m going to bid you all goodbye. I need to get out of here as soon as possible. Bye!"


    Prince Alexander didn''t wait for their response, and he walked out of the door without looking back. He knew that the Queen would not let him leave if she has any idea where he''s heading.


    It''s the main reason he did it on purpose, not to alert her of his plan. ''I''m sorry, mother, but I''m not sure I wanted to hear what you''re about to tell me. I will soon find out when I get back... But, not sooner.'' He thought as he walked as fast as he could get out of there.


    The Queen and the Royal physician were speechless and stunned for the way Prince Alexander had stormed off after telling them that whatever might be the result, it could wait when he gets back.


    The Queen didn''t stop him, for she knows where he''s heading, to the Philippines to be with that girl. Prince Alexander thinks he would be able to leave; however, he got another thing coming, for the Queen had already alerted the Royal guard to stop him at all cost.


    The Queen has made up her mind that she would not let him play around any longer.  She already made a decision, he could only marry a Royal blood to continue the bloodline. She would not allow him to mix the Royal bloodline with a commoner; that''s not an option.


    He will be the next ruler of the kingdom of Stonasia, and he must show an excellent example to his people.


    ===


    Prince Alexander continues to try and contact Pierre, and he needed his assistance to make the preparation. Finally, he answered the call, "your Highness, good day to you! How may I assist you?" Pierre asked nonchalantly.


    Prince Alexander had been trying to contact him for the last hour with no success. If he didn''t answer, Prince Alexander plans on leaving with or without him... If he didn''t answer just now.


    "Get your ass right here at this moment, or I will leave your ass, and you would never know my whereabouts to answer to the King and Queen. Do you understand me?!" He yelled as he was walking out of the palace door.


    "I''m right here your Highness, I had been busy preparing, and I know you would want to leave as soon as you open your eyes. Therefore, here it is... We are ready to hit the road." Pierre was pointing at the opened car door, waiting for Prince Alexander to get in.


    However, just when Prince Alexander was about to get inside the vehicle, a couple of Royal guards came and stopped him from entering.


    "Your Highness, please refrain yourself from entering the vehicle, for we have an order from his Majesty the King to prevent you from leaving." One of the Royal Guard informed him as he was about to get in the car.


    They were ordered by the Queen herself to detain him from leaving. Therefore, as soon as they saw him coming out of his room, they quickly came after him and thus prevented him from leaving. They have no option but to follow, or the Royal Guard would be forced to take action.


    Prince Alexander and Pierre both were brought back inside the palace to the King''s chamber. What unfolds to them inside was the advisors were seated waiting for them to arrive.


    The King was propped up and seated in one of the chairs. And next to him was the Queen sadly looking at Prince Alexander as he came.


    No sooner than he was inside the room, Prince Alexander began ranting. There''s no way he would take it lying down. He needed to get out of there no matter what it takes. He will do everything in his power to be able to accomplish his goal even if it means fighting with the King and Queen.


    "Your Majesty, what is the meaning of this? I don''t understand why I am not allowed to leave? I had informed the Queen-mother that I would hear the result when I come back, please!!! Let me leave just this once. I promise I would be back in no time."


    The King only ignored him. He didn''t say a word at all. Instead, he continues his discussion with his advisors. "As I was saying, we need to find a cure as soon as possible before he gets worst. I remember how my father the late King perish at a young age, and he was only in his early thirties." He informs his advisors.


    "What the hell are you all talking about? What does it have anything to do with me?!" Prince Alexander shouted as he came near the King and his advisors. He can''t understand what''s going on and his not interested in finding out either.


    The only thing that he cares about at the moment was to fly out to go to the Philippines so he could be with Alexa. But from the look of it, the King and the Queen have no plan on letting him leave even if it kills him.


    The King finally acknowledge Prince Alexander and turned to look him straight to his face. "Sit down. There''s something you need to know." The King order sternly, but with solemn eyes.


    Prince Alexander didn''t have a choice but to sit down while Pierre stood at the corner. All the advisors were giving Prince Alexander a sad look, and it made him worried. A thought came into his mind, ''are they discussing my illness? Am I dying? Is that why everyone''s feeling sorry for me?"


    With that thought running in his mind, all the vigor that he was feeling a while ago was now long gone. He slumped down on the chair, looking like a deadbeat...

 Chapter 199 - Shes A Bastard [Alexa Grant]

    Prince Alexander doesn''t know what to think anymore.  If what he was thinking was right and they were discussing his illness, he''s unsure how is he going to handle the situation.  Prince Alexander decided to sit there and wait, and they would let him know sooner or later.  However, he''s hoping it would be much later, for he''s not ready to hear it yet.


    Unfortunately, the King was ready to let him know already, and he has no choice but to listen.  Whether he likes it or now, he would soon find out.


    "Royal physician, give me the report." The King asked.


    The Royal physician handed the report to the King and then backed away.  He then stands at the side right behind Prince Alexander''s chair to wait for his turn to explain the findings.  From the look on his face, it doesn''t look good at all.  His forehead started sweating, and he couldn''t look at Prince Alexander straight as he stared at him.


    The King throws the report in front of Prince Alexander before he spoke.  "See it for yourself, after reading it... - If you have any questions, the Royal physician is here to answer all your questions."


    Prince Alexander took the report that the King thrown in front of him with shaking hands.  He didn''t want to know, but everyone''s eyes were on him, and he has no choice but to read right in front of them while they were all looking at him like he''s dying or something.


    He read the whole report, and when he was finished, he looked at the Royal physician.  "What does it means?  I don''t understand this hereditary thing.  Why does it say here that it skips a generation, and I happened to be the next one in line to get this damn illness?  I don''t get it?"  Prince Alexander was glaring at him while asking.  Smoke was coming out of his nostrils, and if the look could kill, the Royal physician would have been dead right on the spot.


    "Your highness, you see... after carefully studying the pattern.  We realized that the illness does skip a generation.  If you look here, you will see that the King, ''your father'' does not have it.  However, his father, the King, before him did.  Then, so on and so forth...  Do you get it?"  He carefully explains while holding his breath afterward.


    Prince Alexander had to think carefully before he replied.  "So, basically, you''re now telling me that it''s my turn and the symptoms that I''m having were the reason for that you came with this conclusion.  That''s absurd, and I''m not buying any of this bullshit!"  He banged his hands at the table as he said the word.


    "Prince Alexander!"  The king yelled at him for what he did.


    "I apologize, but like I said... I''m not accepting this theory that you all came up with.  I''m healthy as an Ox, and yes, I did faint, but that''s due to exhaustion, nothing more.  Just because you cannot find the reason and my bill of health was clear, you came out with this sorry excuse of a report.!  Bullshit!  It''s all nothing but bullshit!  You hear me?!"  He cannot accept what they were telling him, and he''s not planning on accepting it either.


    He then got up and walked out of the room without waiting for a reply from the Royal physician nor a word from the King himself.  He wanted to take the opportunity to leave the stuffy room filled with a whole bunch of prying eyes.  He needed to think, and it is dangerous if what they were saying was the truth.  He needs to think...


    However, no sooner than he stepped out the door...- He suddenly felt dizzy and everything when black, Pierre who was following him behind, saw it and quickly grabbed him.  He held on to Pierre and whispered.  "Don''t let them seem like this; take me to my room without alarming them no matter what." He ordered before everything went blank, and he was knocked out.


    ===


    Meanwhile, back in the Philippines... Alexa was busy and practicing hard to perfect the finale.  She wanted to leave an impact on the upcoming fashion show.  It will be her last one before she began her preparation for the Miss Universe competition.  In the world filled with beautiful women, she needed to work hard and be competitive.


    There''s also the King and Queen of Stonasia that she needed to impress. She still feels uncomfortable about her being a bastard.  She has a feeling that they might use it against her when the time comes.  Therefore, she needed to make a name for herself so it can overturn the fact.''


    With that thought in her mind, Alexa was determined that she would do would make a name for herself and do everything in her power to win the competition.  She will be next Miss Universe!


    That''s right!  After she wins the competition, they would not be able to stop them... She Alexa Grant, the bastard daughter of the President of the United States Of America, will be the next Queen of Stonasia .''


    She was practicing the catwalk for the hundredth of times when Chrissy arrived, and she was elated to see her mother.  She quickly stepped down from the platform and ran towards Chrissy.  "Mother!  Oh'' how I missed you. I''m so glad that your back."  Alexa said while she embraced her mother as tightly as she could.


    Chrissy did the same thing and embraced her back then caress her sweaty face.  "I missed you too, baby.  How''s everything?  I''m so excited to see you do the finale, and I know you would do great."


    "I need to do my best no matter what, I cannot afford to make mistake mother.  My future is at stake here, and I need to make sure that they cannot turn me down.  I don''t know what I would do if that happens."  Alexa said with sadness in her eyes.


    Chrissy was lost. She couldn''t understand what Alexa was talking about.  Then it dawns to her that she might be referring to the Royal family of Stonasia and her future with Prince Alexander.  She also felt sadden when she realized what predicament Alexa would be in when they find out about her parentage...


    Chrissy''s heart was breaking for her only child.  She didn''t think that it''s right for her to suffer humiliation for something that''s is not her doing.  It was not her fault that she was born without a father, but that doesn''t mean that she''s a bastard.


    Chrissy decided that after the fashion show, they would need to clear the air and doubt in Alexa''s minds.  She would sit down with President Grant, Daniel, and Alexa and lay everything out in the open.  Now that First Lady Dianne is no longer living, there''s no need to hide the truth...


    ===

 Chapter 200 - 200-End Of Part-1

    Tha day of the fashion came and went without a hitch. As expected, it was a success for both Alexa and Andrea.  Everyone in the fashion industry had learned of them, and they become the most sought-out runway model and designer after the show.


    President Grant attended the fashion show incognito.  He didn''t want to alarm the people of their relationship with each other.  He left as soon as the fashion show was over, he only stopped by long enough to congratulate Alexa and give her a big hug, then went as he was never there.


    This is a big mistake on his part, because if he had only let Chrissy know that he was there... They could have straightened everything out.


    No sooner than the fashion show was over, Alexa took off and flew to Stonasia to pay a visit to Prince Alexander as she promised.  She wanted to surprise him. Therefore she did not call or text to inform him of her plan.  Alexa was so excited and couldn''t wait, only to be disappointed when she arrived.


    "What do you mean I need to make an appointment?"  Alexa asked the Royal Guard at the palace gate, unhappy.


    "Yes, Miss Grant!  We have specific instructions that if you are to arrive and wanted to meet with his Royal Highness, that you must first make an appearance before the King and Queen.  However, for you to do so, you will require to make an appointment."


    Lucas, who was sitting in the front seat of the car, couldn''t believe what he was hearing.  This is the daughter of the President of the United States of America and the girlfriend of his Royal Highness Prince Alexander...


    Then yet, they cannot just announce her and let her in.  Instead, they want her to make an appointment to see the King and Queen, and who knows when that might be.


    Lucas looked at the rearview mirror and saw how devastated Alexa, and he decided to intervene.  "Excuse me, may I ask when is the available date that Miss Grant could make an appearance to his Majesty the King and Queen?"  He asked sternly and with a scowl on his handsome face. While looking at the Royal guard straight on, he was trying to intimidate him.


    "Excuse me for a moment."  He then made a call somewhere in the palace.  However, from the look of his face, it seems that the news was not favorable to Alexa seeing them anytime soon.


    Alexa saw the face of the Royal Guard and decided to forget about surprising Prince Alexander and took out her phone and made a call.  However, she was shocked to hear a message.  [The number you have reached is no longer in service... if you feel that...]


    "What in the world is going on?"  She mumbles, which Lucas heard loudly and turned his head to look.


    "Everything alright, Miss Grant?"  He asked, curiously.


    Alexa didn''t want to alarm Lucas, "everything is fine."  She then gives him a half-sad smile.  She tried once more... - However, once again... It''s the same message.   She starts to panic, and it''s showing on her face as Lucas saw from the rearview mirror.


    She then remembers Prince Alexander''s assistant Pierre.  She quickly searches for his number from her contact list.  Once she found Pierre''s name, she quickly swipes the call button and put the phone in her ears.  The phone began ringing, and Alexa''s face brightens.


    However, after three rings... She heard the same message. Pierre''s number was no longer in service. "WTF!" She cursed loudly and made Lucas turned his head once again, and this time did not ask if everything was alright.  Instead, he only looked at her and wait for her instructions.


    "Lucas, let''s get out of here and go to the nearest hotel.  I need to think about this and what we need to do."  She then leaned back and began massaging her temple and the back of her neck.


    Just as Lucas was about to order his partner to drive to the nearest hotel, the Royal Guard came back...  He opened the gate and waved his hands to let them through.  "The King and Queen would see you now."  He apologizes for the wait as he closed the gate behind them.


    ===


    When they arrived at the door of the Palace, Alexa was shaking to the core of her being.  So many things were running around her mind, and she''s unsure of what''s ahead of her inside the Palace.  She took a deep breath and then dusted off an imaginary speck of dust, before getting out of the car.


    She stood for a moment, took another breather, then... "Ready or not, here I come!"  She said to herself but loud enough for Lucas and the other secret service to hear.  As she about to walk toward the opened door of the palace, Lucas stopped her.  "Do you want me to accompany you?"  He asked, calmly.


    Alexa looked at Lucas and about to say yes, but in the end, she decided against it.  She needed to face them on her own.  If she shows up with Lucas, they might think something else is going on with them.  She cannot afford that, and she cannot let them think otherwise.


    The King and Queen of Stonasia, along with all the advisors, were waiting for Alexa at the Palace hall.  When she entered, everyone''s eyes were focused on her.  Therefore, she decided to think of them as an audience watching her doing a catwalk on a runway.  She walked in like a supermodel, tall and beautiful, graceful like a beauty Queen and elegant as a future Queen of Stonasia.


    All the advisor''s mouths were wide open and gawking as she passed by them.  They had never seen a beauty like her in all Stonasia.  No wonder the Crown Prince of Stonasia was so obsessed with her.  She looks like a goddess descended on earth.


    Alexa saw it from the corner of her eyes, how they all gawking and salivating with her beauty.  '' T hat''s right!  Kee p looking, this is me, Alexa Grant.  You all don''t forget that! ''


    Once she was right in front of the King and Queen of Stonasia, Alexa made a slight bow to pay respect.  "Hello, my name is Alexa Grant.  Thank you for giving time for me to have an audience with your Majesty." She said while waiting for acknowledgment from the King and Queen.


    "You may rise, thank you, Miss Grant."  The Queen said while still looking her up and down.  '' Hmmm, she''s not bad, not bad at all.  It''s too bad that she''s not from a Royal family and a half-breed at that.''   The Queen was thinking as she keeps on assessing Alexa.


    "Miss Grant, what can we do for you?  You came all the way from Asia, I believe?  There''s must be an urgent reason why you would come here."  The Queen was acting like she doesn''t have a clue who she is.


    Alexa put on her sweetest smile before answering.  She looked at the King and Queen straight ahead before she began.  " Yes'' I did impact just arrived straight from the Philippines.  The reason that I''m here is because of the promise I had made with Prince Alexander.


    "He had invited me a while back when we met in America at the First Lady Dianne''s funeral service.  However, due to an engagement that I have, I was not able to come.  Therefore, I promised him that as soon as I''m done that, I would come.  So, here I am!"  She said with a sweet smile procured on her face and with two heavily indented dimples in both of her cheeks.


    The Queen bent towards the King''s ear and said something.  The King only nodded while not taking his eyes off Alexa.  In his mind, '' it''s a shame that your just a commoner.  If only your a Royal Blood, there would not be an issue, and we would wholeheartedly approve of your marriage with my son.  Tsk, tsk, tsk.''


    "Miss Grant, thank you for coming all the way to Stonasia and keeping your promise with '' Crown'' Prince Alexander.  However, he''s currently no in the Palace.  It''s a shame that you arrived just now, for he had left earlier to meet with his fiancee and future '' Crown Princess'' of Stonasia.  Do you know what I mean?"


    Alexa was taken aback, but she didn''t show it to anyone.  She still holds her ground and continued with her sweet smiling face.  "Oh'' I''m sorry to hear that I missed him and was not able to congratulate him in person.  Nevertheless, please! Give my regards to Crown Prince Alexander and his future  ''Crown Princess."


    "Then, I should bid my goodbye.  Thank you!  For your generosity and letting me know.  Goodbye!"  She then curtsy as gently as she could before walking backward as she left the Pavillion.


    Once Alexa made it out of the door of the Palace Pavillion, she began shaking, and her legs were about to give out.  It''s a good thing that Lucas was standing guard and waiting for her to come out.  He was able to catch her before she fell on the ground.


    "Easy now, hold on to me.  I''m going to get you out of here in no time."  Lucas then lifted Alexa like a princess and helped her inside the open door of the vehicle.


    Once Alexa was inside the safety of the vehicle... She then let it all out and had a breakdown.  She was crying her heart out and didn''t care that she looks a mess.  She continues sobbing as they left the Palace of Stonasia...


    ===


    No sooner than Alexa stepped out of the Palace door, the advisors, the King, and the Queen began their discussions.  It seems that all the advisors were not against Alexa at all, along with the King.


    However, the Queen was adamant that she would not, under any circ.u.mstances, would accept her as a candidate for Crown Princess.  She''s a nobody and a commoner at that, end of discussion.


    The Queen called her assistant to hand all the information she gathered about Alexa.  She wanted them to know who she is and why she couldn''t accept her at all.


    Unfortunately, since Alexa''s record was sealed by the order of President Grant. The Queen''s investigator was only able to find information when Alexa was in the Philippines living a hard life.


    They were not able to find out about her being the daughter of the President of the United States of America.  Bastard or otherwise...


    "There, you all could see that she is an orphan and came from the gutter.  She lived a hard life in the Philippines until she was able to find a sponsor, and that''s Mrs. Garcia, the wife of Dr. Garcia.


    "Yes'' she did clean up thoroughly and now made a name for herself as a model.  But, that is not acceptable and suitable enough for her to be a candidate for the Crown Princess position. "  The Queen said calmly to the advisors and the King.


    After looking over the reports that were handed to them, one by one, the advisors shake their heads for they like Alexa.  It''s too bad that she''s not good enough to be a Crown Princess...  All the advisors talked among themselves and came up with the conclusion.   They would continue with the fabricated illness and let Prince Alexander think that he''s dying...  Hoping that it would work and he would then forget about Alexa Grant.


    ==


    Meanwhile, Prince Alexander was still knocked out from the drugs that they had put in his food and drinks during breakfast.  The Queen requested the Royal Physician to create some kind of drug that would make him faint in order to make him think that he has an incurable disease.


    The Queen had plotted it so she could push him to quickly get married in order to produce an heir for the kingdom.  The Queen''s plan that if it works out, he would not have any choice but marry the person she has chosen to be the next Queen of Stonasia...


    However, the Queen''s plan did not work to her benefit.  Prince Alexander, even after being told that there''s a chance he would not live long enough to see a grandson, was adamant that he would only marry Alexa, or he would die alone.


    The King, the Queen, and all of the advisors have no choice but to give in and let him pursue Alexa.  Unbeknown to Prince Alexander, the Queen, was only waiting for the right time, and she would strike once again...


    ===


    Alexa left Stonasia the same day and flew back to America to be with her father and brother.  She didn''t let them know what happened.  She acted as if she came straight from the Philippines, and President Grant did not question here at all.


    "I''m so happy that your back my Princess, how long will you be staying this time?"  He asked while they were having dinner.


    "I''m taking a break for now, until I''m rested.  Then the next thing on my agenda is the Miss Universe competition.  After that''s over... Then I''m all yours.  How do you like that?"  She said with a smile, but sadness was clearly visible in her eyes.


    President Grant sensed that there''s something she was not telling him.  However, he didn''t push it and left her alone.  He figures that she would say to him when she the time is right.  If and when that time comes, he would be there to listen to her and make sure she smiles once again...


    No sooner than Prince Alexander was given the approval, he flew to America to ask the President for Alexa''s hand in marriage.   When he arrived at the White House, at first Alexa would not want to have anything to do with him, but after Daniel spoke with her... She ends up seeing and speaking with him.


    Prince Alexander begged and pleaded to give him another chance.  "Sweetheart, I would rather die alone if you are not by my side.  I already told you once, and I would repeat it again.  You are the only woman in my heart.  No matter if it''s the end of the world...  I will not marry anyone but you!"  He said it while he''s on his knees...  Which soften Alexa''s heart very quickly and forgiven him in the long run...


    Thus, she agreed to marry him, with Alexa''s condition that he would wait until she finished with the Miss Universe Competition.  Prince Alexander happily agreed, he had waited this many years already...  What''s with another year, that''s peanuts compared to what they had been through.


    President Grant and Daniel gave them the blessing happily.  Alexa then informed Chrissy over the phone and happily given her blessing to the couple.  Everything went back to normal, so they thought anyway...


    ===


    The year 2020


    Alexa W. Grant, it was the biggest night of her life. Finally, her long-time dream had come true. She was now the reigning newly crowned Miss Universe 2020. Next to her was her fiancee, Crown Prince Alexander, the future King of Stonasia.


    Guests from all over the world gathered inside the Kingdom of Stonasia Grand Ballroom for the after-party celebration of Alexa''s victory.


    The secret service and the palace guards were all in high alerts making sure that nothing happens to the reigning new Miss Universe and future Queen of Stonasia.


    As the night becomes late, Alexa started to feel tipsy from all the drinks she had to accept from everyone congratulating her for her big win.


    Prince Alexander sensed that she''s not feeling well. He could see droplets of sweat building on her forehead. Therefore, Prince Alexander devised a plan for them to sneak out into the palace garden for some fresh air. Once the party started to dwindle, he put his plan into action.


    "Tired?" He asked Alexa from behind while he''s massaging her shoulder.


    Alexa turned her head and nod before giving him a light kiss on his lips.


    "How about we sneak out and get some fresh air, I don''t think they would notice. What do you say?" He asked, mischievously.


    "Hmmm, that sounds fantastic. I could sure use some fresh air. I don''t know why? But I''m beginning to feel hot." Alexa said nonchalantly.


    "Let''s go then!" Prince Alexander guided her towards the palace garden.


    Ria and Logan saw that Alexa and Prince Alexander was about to leave and they started to make their way to follow the love birds. However, Prince Alexander saw them and wave them away to give them some space.


    Logan and Ria knew they were lovers, and also they''re inside the palace. Who would harm them in the garden? They decided to give them some space and went back to where they were before.


    Just as they were about to step out of the garden, Alexa needed to relieve herself. "Sweetheart, I need to use the ladies... Be back shortly."


    "I''ll wait for you outside the door, you never know... Someone might kidnap you. Hahaha!" He banters while he wiped a falling bead of sweat coming out of Alexa''s forehead.


    "Are you alright? You seem hot and bothered?" Prince Alexander asked curiously while they were walking towards the lady''s room.


    "I know, babe, and I can''t understand why? I told you, I started feeling hot and... This!" She locked lip with him hungrily like she''s about to eat him whole.


    Prince Alexander quickly ushered her to the lady''s room and pushed her inside. "Go, cool yourself down first, I will stay out here and wait for you, alright!" He said, smiling happily.


    "Phew!" He sighed. ''If he doesn''t push Alexa away from him, the way he''s feeling at the moment, they might end up in his chamber instead of the garden.'' He thought while standing guard outside the lady''s room.


    Suddenly... "Thud!" Someone hit him at the back of his neck, and everything went dark...


    ===


    Meanwhile, Alexa was trying to cool herself from the intense fire that building in her body. She couldn''t understand what''s going on?


    She was bent down by the sink, ready to splash water on her face when someone puts something in her mouth, and she was out.


    ===


    The next morning Alexa woke up in one of the palace rooms, lying butt n.a.k.e.d in a bed. "What in the world happened? Why am I here? I clearly remember being inside the ladies room, how did I end up here?"


    Then she realized she has no clothes on, and when she tried to get up from the bed... He legs give way, and she fell back down to the rumpled bed. What she saw on the bed devastated her to the core of her being...- Bloodstain?!


    She couldn''t remember anything after she passed out, but the bloodstain on the bedsheets could only mean one thing...


    She had spent a night with someone, but who could it be? She had to think hard, and there were only three possible candidates.


    Her fiancee, Crown Prince Alexander of Stonasia, her childhood friend and future brother-in-law,


    Prince Ramon. And lastly, Crown Prince Romano of Spaniard Kingdom.


    She feverishly started to contemplate which one of them could it be, but one thing was sure¡­


    She, Alexa Grant, had spent "One Night With A Prince."


    =====o=====


    We are temporarily stopping here for now:  Part 2 coming with the bang-bang ending...

 Chapter 201 - Part-2 201

    Alexa was dizzy, still feeling the effects of the drugs. She slowly got up again while trying to make sense of what had happened. She wrapped a sheet around her n.a.k.e.d body and tried her best as she staggered toward the bathroom.


    Once inside, she turned on the shower and ran the cold water full blast. She stepped inside, hoping the cold water would wake her from the nightmare she had woken to.


    After a while, it seemed to start working, and she slowly began to regain her senses. She was trying to remember what had happened the night before. As she let the cold water run over her body, she closed her eyes and tried to focus. No matter how much she racked her brain, she couldn''t remember everything. She only saw bits and pieces.


    She remembers herself and Prince Alexander as they made their way to the garden to get some fresh air. Then the warmth spreading all over her body. She needed to stop to use the ladies'' room, and that''s the end. After, it''s all blank. That''s all she can remember.


    Shit! What about the Prince? Was he waiting for me outside the ladies'' room? Is he the one that brought me up here? With that thought, she quickly finished showering and dried off. Her legs still shaky; she almost tripped as she stepped out of the shower.


    She wrapped herself in a towel and walked out of the bathroom to look for something to wear. She scanned the room, searching for her clothing, but it was nowhere to be found. Reexamining her surroundings, her eyes stopped on a neatly folded stack of clothes that had been placed on top of the bed. Who could have put that there? It wasn''t there when I went to the bathroom¡­Growing anxious at the thought, she began to get goosebumps. Who could have done this?


    She dashed toward the bed and put on the clothes as quickly as she could. She hurriedly ran a comb through her wet hair. Once she had finished, she gave herself a quick look in the mirror. Satisfied, she put on the sandals that had been left there for her. Now she was ready to go look for Prince Alexander.


    Alexa tried to open the door, but to her astonishment, it wouldn''t budge at all. It was locked from the outside. She couldn''t open it no matter how hard she tried. She was stuck. What the hell is going on? Who is doing this? Why are they doing this to me? Her mind raced with questions as she continued futilely to open the door.


    She began calling for someone. "Hello?! Is anyone out there? Hello? It''s Alexa. Can you please! Open the door!" She shouted as loudly as she could, making sure anyone passing by would hear her. But it seems no one was outside at all. She was completely alone.


    Beginning to panic, she continued banging on the door, trying to get someone''s attention. No matter how loud she screamed and yelled, no one came to open the door.


    Alexa didn''t have much choice. She had to try and find another way out of the room. She went to the window, but it was locked. WTF!! Her infuriation at the situation was reaching its maximum level.


    "A phone! There has to be a phone in here somewhere," she said aloud. She began rummaging through the room. She didn''t see a phone, but she saw a cord hanging and hoped it was connected somewhere. She pulled on the cord, but nothing.


    Now frantic and on the verge of tears, she couldn''t comprehend what was happening. Why is she being locked up? What''s happening outside? Is there something they don''t want her to see?


    Alexa knew that if she was going to figure anything out, she had to calm down first. Feeling defeated, she sat on the bed, thinking through all of the possibilities. Deep in thought, out of the corner of her eyes, she caught a glimpse of blood on the bed.


    Frantically, she began to check herself. Did she get r.a.p.ed? She was a v.i.r.g.i.n! How are you supposed to know if you''ve lost your v.i.r.g.i.nity? She had taken s.e.x education in high school. But they never fully explain everything¡­


    She thought she remembered that it''s supposed to be painful down there right after the first time. She focused, noting that she didn''t feel any pain or discomfort. I feel normal; she thought to herself. She went to the bathroom and stripped off her pants and panties. She looked normal too. Then where had the blood come from? She hadn''t been r.a.p.ed, and she didn''t have any cuts on her at all. Was it someone else''s blood?


    Alexa was starting to go insane. She couldn''t come up with any answers, no matter how hard she tried. Just as she was about to scream, she heard a voice outside.


    "Alexa! Alexa! Are you here? Alexa!!!" Her mother''s frantic voice was like an angel singing in her ears at that moment.


    She quickly pulled up her pants and rushed out of the bathroom before she had even finished zipping them. She must look a fright to President Grant, Daniel, Andrea, and Chrissy. Chrissy rushed to Alexa and embraced her tightly as she sobbed. "Oh, my God! Are you alright? Are you hurt?" Chrissy questioned Alexa as she anxiously checked her for any signs of harm.


    "No, Mom¡­I''m fine. I''m alright! See..." She made a slow turn to show she was in one piece.


    Meanwhile, Lucas, Logan, and Ria came in with large bags in their hands. They began stripping the bed. They put everything in the bags and began wiping the whole place clean.


    "Mr. President, I think it''s best to take Miss Grant out of here now," Logan said. "We cleared a path. The helicopter is waiting to take you to Airforce One," he explained as he continued cleaning the place up.


    "Let''s get out of here now," Daniel urged. "They''re ready to take off. We''ll go the back way, so no one sees us."


    Alexa was adamant that she would not leave until she spoke with Prince Alexander. Her safety was the most important thing. This wasn''t open for debate, so Daniel did what he thought best at this moment. He hit Alexa on the back of the head and knocked her unconscious.

 Chapter 202

    Alexa woke up while they were still in the air, flying back to the U.S. he had a splitting headache. She couldn''t think straight. She looked around and realized she was lying down in a private cabin of the plane.


    "What is going on? I''m going to go crazy if someone doesn''t give me some answers...ahhh!" Her scream of frustration was so loud that everyone but the captain heard her. They all came running into the room at once, thinking something had happened.


    Chrissy was the first through the door and rushed to Alexa''s side. She wrapped her arms around her daughter. She stroked Alexa''s back and head to soothe her the way only a mother can. "Shh...everything''s okay, baby. You''re safe now. We''ll be back soon. No one can touch you there."


    President Grant cleared his throat. "Let''s give them some air. Chrissy''s got her," he said, his voice thick with emotion. "They''ll come out when Alexa''s ready."


    Once she knew they were alone, Alexa opened her eyes and looked up at her mother, her eyes filled with tears. She had so many questions. She didn''t know where to begin.


    "Mom, what happened in the palace? We left like someone was after us... I don''t understand," she said, tears flowing down her beautiful face.


    Chrissy tried her best to muster a smile. "Sweetheart, why don''t we get you something to eat first? Then we can talk." She was trying her best to smile at her daughter, despite the predicament they were in. "You must be famished. You haven''t eaten since yesterday."


    Just then, Alexa''s stomach growled. "You''re right; I''m starving. I''m just going to wash up first, Mom. I''ll be out in a few minutes."


    Chrissy got up, stepped aside so Alexa could make her way to the restroom. "I''ll be right outside the door if you need me," she reassured her daughter. Alexa walked in and closed the door behind her.


    A few moments later, Chrissy and Alexa walked into the main cabin of the airplane. Everyone''s eyes were on Alexa. No one spoke a word, as if they were waiting to see what she would do.


    Alexa sat next to President Grant, her emotions showing in her expression. The President''s expression reflected her own as she burst into tears. "Daddy..." was all she could say. Unable to speak himself, he wrapped his arms around his precious daughter and held her tight.


    She had finally calmed down, and her stomach was now full. Alexa sat quietly as Daniel began to explain what had taken place and why they had to leave the palace so quickly.


    "Alexa, something terrible happened last night," he began. "While you were in the garden with Prince Alexander, someone pushed Princess Angelica off of the balcony." He paused for a moment, allowing her to process what he was telling her. "A gardener found her body this morning."


    Daniel hesitated, unsure of how to tell her the rest. "Alexa, when the gardener found her this morning, she wasn''t alone." He took a deep breath. "The Prince was with her. He was lying there, holding her. He had nearly bled to death by the time they found them."


    After an agitated moment of silence, Alexa became overwhelmed by the reality of what she was hearing. She shrieked, "What?!!" "What do you mean he had nearly bled to death?" She was in shock. "That can''t be! Why was he holding her? He would rather die than be with her!" Hearing her own words, she stopped. She looked at each one of them, like a child looking for answers.


    She continued in a small voice, barely audible for them to hear..."Is he...is he really..." She could force herself to say the words aloud, but she had to know. "Are you telling me Prince Alexander is dead?"


    Finding it hard to stand, President Grant, caught her in a tight embrace and gently patted her back. "No, he isn''t dead. But he''s in a coma. When we left, he was in critical condition."


    "What the hell? Are you all out of your minds?" Alexa raged on, "He''s my fiance! You''re telling me we left him in critical condition in a coma! You''re taking me out of the country when I should be by his side! I don''t believe this..." She was at a loss. "Father, please! I''m begging you!! Turn this plane around! I need to be with him. Please!!"


    She was having a nervous breakdown, and there was nothing anyone could do to stop it. Inconsolable, the doctor on board gave her something to calm her down. Sleep came quickly.


    Daniel carried his sister back to the room she had slept in earlier. Chrissy stayed by her side, watching helplessly.


    Daniel left the room and went back to their father. "We need to make sure she''s safe. We can''t let them get to her no matter what. She has to stay at the White House. It''s the only place she can be safe." His father listened intently. He was aging by the minute at the very thought of something happening to his precious daughter.


    "I agree. Maybe it will buy us some time. We need to find out exactly what happened," the President said while rubbing the bridge of his nose.


    "Dad, try not to worry. I won''t let them hurt a hair on her head. I would give my life to keep her safe. You have my word on that," Daniel said with a stern look on his face. He meant every word he had spoken. He would never let anyone hurt his baby sister, no matter what it took.


    The President''s entire security team was working round the clock to find answers. Whoever killed Princess Angelica was trying to frame Alexa and the Prince. That much they knew.


    But who could it be? What motive could they possibly have to kill her and then frame Alexa and Alexander? Who had access to the palace and could move around freely enough to have done this? Who could have slipped through all of the security and gotten away?


    Everyone was looking at each other while in deep thought... Suddenly their eyes lit up like 2000 lumens light bulbs...


    "  THE QUEEN!!!! " Everyone shouted at the same time...

 Chapter 203

    So many things happened leading up to this...


    It was six months before the Miss Universe pageant when Prince Alexander asked President Grant and Daniel for their blessing to propose to Alexa. They gave him their approval. He called the King and Queen to tell them he would be bringing Alexa back with him to introduce her as his future wife properly.


    He had never considered that the Queen would refuse. But refuse is exactly what she did. She was adamant that this was not the right time. The King was not up to it, considering the current state of his health. Prince Alexander had no choice but to accept her decision.


    ===


    Alexa still had the Miss Universe pageant to focus on. Once it was over, they would be able to announce their upcoming marriage. It was a moment they were looking forward to.


    Thinking about that moment, it occurred to the Prince that if things work out as he hopes, he could announce their engagement to the whole world right after the coronation. It was all he could think about.


    That night he was traveling back to Stonasia. They wanted to spend as much time together as they could before he had to leave. The chef prepared for them a special dinner. Afterward, they went out to the garden to get some fresh air. The moon was shining so brightly that night.


    Alexa laid her head on Prince Alexander''s shoulder. He leaned down and kissed her under the moonlight.


    "Sweetheart," he whispered to her, "I want you to remember this moment always. With God as my witness, you are the woman I want to spend the rest of my life with. No one could ever compare to you. Don''t ever doubt my love for you. Do you understand?"


    Alexa could see the love in his eyes. She was so touched by his words that for a moment, she was speechless. She took his face in hands and pulled him closer to her. When they were face to face, she looked into his eyes and said, "My heart will belong to you and only you, until the day I die. No one else. I promise you that." She kissed him with all of the love she had inside her.


    Prince Alexander couldn''t make himself leave that night. He stayed with her for two more days. But that was all the time he could steal away with her. With a heavy heart, he parted with her. In six months, they would be together again.


    ===


    A week later, Alexa left for the Philippines to compete for the title of "Binibining Pilipinas." She had to win Miss Philippines first to be eligible to compete for the title of Miss Universe.


    With the full support of the Wen and Go family, and the Mega World International Group backing her, who could beat her? All the support along with the success of her last fashion show, she won by a landslide. It was official. She would represent the Philippines in the 2020 Miss Universe pageant.


    When you''re getting this kind of attention, people will always try to find dirt to use against you. With her father being who he is, and her mother''s reputation as one of the best in her field, those who are digging always come up empty-handed. The Queen of Stonasia has had many try to find anything that would tarnish her reputation, but they have all failed. If the Queen wanted another shot, she would have to meet Alexa in the Philippines and do it herself.


    ===


    Prince Alexander had been determined for Stonasia to be the Host Country for the 2020 Miss Universe pageant. He knew what it would mean to Alexa, and also understood the economic boost it could provide his country. His determination paid off. The pageant was to be hosted in his kingdom.


    There was a more personal reason for wanting to host the pageant as well. He hoped to use the event to announce his engagement to Alexa. But he was advised against this. The Queen said she feared it would reflect badly on Alexa and spark suspicion that the pageant had been rigged if she won. He had no choice but to honor the Queen''s wishes. He would be patient.


    The Queen didn''t care about Alexa''s reputation. It was all part of her plan. She and Princess Angelica had been conspiring against Alexa for some time. The night of the pageant would be their last chance to find a way to force the Prince to marry Angelica.  They were aware of the announcement he was planning. They planned to stop at nothing until they got what they wanted.


    Things didn''t go as the two had planned. They weren''t as secretive as they believed themselves to be. Someone discovered what they were planning and intervened before they had a chance to carry out their scheme.


    That very night, Alexa was crowned Miss Universe.  There was a party immediately after the coronation, but the celebration would be cut short. The night would not go as anyone had hoped. Someone was about to do something terrible.


    ===


    The night of the pageant, Prince Alexander was busy making sure everything was in order. The party was being held in the ballroom immediately after the pageant. He kept telling himself that he would announce his engagement regardless of who won. He prepared for the announcement with that mindset.


    When Alexa was crowned Miss Universe, reality set in, he had no choice. The only title he would have tonight would be that of the host, not the official title of fiance. The Queen seized the opportunity to shove Angelica at Prince Alexander. She tried to pair the two up all night, which did not bode well for Alexa or the Prince.


    The Prince''s duties as host kept him by Alexa''s side for much of the night. The sight of them together had Angelica furious. In the act of desperation, she sent a message to Alexa pretending to be the Prince. She asked her to come to the back of the palace. Alexa desperately wanted a moment with just him. She told security that Prince Alexander had requested a moment alone with her, and was grateful knowing the guards would ensure they weren''t disturbed.


    Alexa walked outside only to find Princess Angelica. She was stunned. "What''s the meaning of this? Where''s Prince Alexander?" Angelica glared at Alexa with nothing but malice and contempt. "He isn''t coming. The message was from me," Angelica snarled.


    Alexa couldn''t help thinking; one would expect someone named Angelica to look somewhat angelic. But not this Angelica. Demonic is a more accurate description of her.  Almost as if she could read Alexa''s mind, Angelica charged at her. She raised her hand to slap Alexa in the face.


    The snap of a camera taking photos stopped them both dead in their tracks. They both looked up to see where it came from but didn''t see anyone.  Angelica was still looking for the phantom cameraman. Alexa took advantage of the distraction. She quickly turned around and walked away without looking back. She could hear Angelica''s angry shouts, so she quickened her pace to get back inside.


    Alexa was thinking about the snap she heard. The camera...someone had recorded the whole thing. They had a picture of the two of them. (This phantom cameraman would anonymously turn in the well-orchestrated evidence against Alexa later.)


    ===


    She was overwhelmed when she got safely back inside. She was angry, confused, and thirsty. A waitress offered her a drink, and she quickly emptied the glass in a few loud gulps. Those few loud gulps changed everything. Unbeknownst to her, the drink was spiked. The drugs would kick in soon.


    This sequence of events led us to this point. Prince Alexander is in a coma, and Princess Angelica is dead. Now everyone is pointing their finger at Alexa Grant, the new Miss Universe, as the culprit.

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    Airforce One landed at Washington DC International airport without delay.  Before their arrival, the press secretary made sure that no one would know about their appearance.  No one must see Alexa coming out of Airforce One.


    Until they know what''s happening, there are still too many questions unanswered.  Why was Alexa held captive at one of the palace rooms, and it seems they are now pointing fingers at her.  For whatever reason, they need to be careful.


    One by once, everyone descended from the plane onto the tarmac, where all the vehicles were lined up, waiting for them to take them back to the White House.  Daniel and Andrea were the first to descend.


    Once they were safely inside their vehicle, it was Chrissy, President Grant, and Alexa''s turn.  Alexa was placed in between Chrissy at the front, Alexa next, then President Grant right behind them.


    Once all three were safely inside the vehicle, the first vehicle moved.  The convoy then left the tarmac of the airport headed for the haven of the White House.


    Inside the Presidential vehicle, the atmosphere was eerie quiet.  Alexa was seated quietly at the far corner looking outside the window but not seeing anything.  Her mind was as far away as Stonasia, thinking of Prince Alexander and how is he faring at the moment.  She keeps on playing the event the night before at the banquet, but everything was blurry and unclear.


    President Grant was holding her hands comforting her, but she doesn''t seem to notice at all.  When after driving a distance away from the airport and no one had said a word.  President Grant decided to make a small conversation to ease the burdensome look both the mother and daughter have on their faces.


    "The weather looks good tonight, don''t you think so... Chrissy?  Alexa?"  He asked in a very soft tone of voice while squeezing Alexa''s hand to get her attention.


    Alexa felt her father squeezing her hand and turned to look.  "I''m sorry!  Did you say, something Daddy?"  She asked with sadness in her eyes and looking all fatigue.


    President Grant saw this and decided to let her be.  They would let her rest, and once she''s rested and could think straight, then they would need to sit and talk.  Alexa has not told them what happened.


    "Who do you think sent us those notes about Alexa needed rescuing?"  Chrissy asked nonchalantly to President Grant.


    President Grant face lit up a little when he heard Chrissy spoke directly to him.  Ever since she had regained her memory, they still haven''t appropriately spoken with one another.  This is the first time she had said anything to him directly.


    "They are looking into that now.  The doc.u.ment was sent to the lab for analyzing already.  Unfortunately, it would take some time to find that out, since we are dealing with another country.


    "The worst of all, these are people from the Palace too.  However, we will get to the bottom of it, no matter what happens.  I assure you that, as the President of The United States of America and as her father."  President Grant said it with determination in his voice.


    ===


    Meanwhile, inside the other vehicle, Daniel and Andrea were having a conversation.  Andrea couldn''t believe what Ria had told her when they were still on the air.   "Sweetheart, do you also think that the Queen may be the mastermind of all the things that happened?"


    "Who knows, but there''s a possibility that she could be.  She doesn''t approve of Alexa, and I know that!  She thinks that Alexa is nothing but a commoner in her eyes.  She didn''t know that Alexa is also royal blood.   She''s the Princess of the United States of America for God''s sake!"  Daniel said, bitterly.


    Andrea came closer to her fiancee and snuggled with him before continuing to speak.  "You know Ria told me that all of the secret services had determined that there''s only one possible suspect for all the things that had happened that night at the palace.


    However, one thing that bothers them was about Prince Alexander...  How did he end up getting hurt and end up being found lying right next to the dead body of Princess Angelica?  If it were the Queen''s doing, she would never let Prince Alexander be incriminated no matter what.  Don''t you think so?"  She asked curiously as she looks up to Daniel.


    Daniel began thinking after hearing what Andrea had said.  The investigation team has not submitted any reports yet. Therefore, he has no idea what''s their findings until then.  "I don''t know either.


    "Let hope that we could find the real culprit soon before they send a request for Alexa using the Vienna Convention of the Law.  Then I would not have any choice but to send her over, but don''t worry... She would never go alone.  I will be with her no matter what the consequences might be."


    ===


    They finally arrived back at the White House.  Everyone was quiet, and no one was speaking as they all went to the parlor of the private residence of the First Family.  Grandmother Grant, who was feeling under the weather, was sitting by the fireplace reading a bible.  She looked up, and a smile procured on her old face.


    "Grandbaby!  Congratulations!  I saw it on television how you won, and I''m so happy for you!."  Grandma Grant greeted Alexa first and foremost.


    Alexa, who wasn''t in the mood, plastered a slight smile on her face as not to alert her grandmother. She bent over and gave her grandmother a tight embrace, "Granny!  How are you feeling?  I heard from Dad that you weren''t'' feeling well; that''s why you were not able to come in person?"  Alexa was trying her best to look happy, but sadness was visible on her beautiful face.


    "Child, I''m fine!  Don''t worry too much, and it''s was just due to old age, nothing more.  I''m very healthy, look!"  She proudly showed them how vigor she is.


    Alexa smiled a little while tears were starting to build up in her eyes.  Then, she couldn''t hold any longer, and she slumped down by Grandmother Grant''s side and rested her head unto her lap while sobbing...   "Grandmother...  Huh, huh, huh..."  Was all she could say and began crying uncontrollably.

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    President Grant''s heart was breaking, looking at Ashley slumped at the floor sobbing at her grandmother''s lap.  He bows to himself that he would do everything in his power to find the culprit and get his daughter''s name cleared of any suspicion.


    Daniel''s face was unreadable as he looked at his sister.  His heart was also breaking, and there''s nothing he could do to ease his baby sister''s heartache.  If and when he does find out who that person that was trying to blame Alexa, he would make sure that person would regret being born.  He would make that person pay with his own life if needed.


    Andrea and Chrissy both bent down to caress Alexa''s back, trying their might to ease her pain.  Chrissy was in tears as well and crying silently with tears flowing down on her face.


    After a while, when Alexa seems to calm down.  Chrissy and Andrea help her up to a standing position.  Before all three of them embraced each other and bega weeping together...


    It feels like an eternity for the two men watching their love ones crying their heart out, but there''s nothing they could do but wait until they finally come to an end before they spoke.


    "Why don''t you all go and rest a bit while the food is being prepared.  Will send someone to fetch you once ready."  President Grant told them with sadness in his eyes.  As much as he wanted to spend more time with them, everyone was worn out and needed a proper rest.


    Alexa breaks away from Chrissy and Andrea''s embrace and faces her grandmother with tears still visible on her beautiful face.  She procures a half-smile as she spoke.


    "Grandma, if you don''t mind, I''m going to head to my room first. I need to get my thoughts together; my mind is jumbled up right now."  she did wait for the reply and turn around and left without saying anything to everyone else.


    Chrissy quickly bid everyone goodbye and followed her daughter.  She knew that Alexa wanted to be alone at the moment... But it''s a time when she needed her mother the most.  She will be there for her, she hasn''t been there when she was a child, but it''s different now.  She now has a family, a complete family.


    No sooner than Alexa and Chrissy left, they began telling grandmother Grant the whole thing so she would understand what''s going on.


    "What?  That''s despicable for them to blame Alexa without concrete proof.  How did they come with the conclusion that Alexa was the one that pushed them into the balcony?  That''s unheard of and absurd!"  Grandmother Grant was astonished and perplexed.


    "That what we are also saying when we found out.  Since they had no idea where Alexa was, they couldn''t keep her for questioning.  Luckily we received a secret message that she was in one of the rooms in the palace, and we were able to rescue her before they found her."  Daniel was telling his grandmother angrily and unable to sit still.


    "Nevertheless, she''s safe now.  She will stay here inside the White House until we know what''s going on.  In the meantime, check the intel for any news from the palace of Stonasia."  President Grant ordered Daniel as he also got up.


    "Mother, if you''ll excuse me.   I have matters to attend to, and I will not be able to keep you company."  He then went to give grandmother Grant a light embrace and a kiss on her old cheek before turning to leave for the Oval Office.


    "Daniel, you come with Andrea and me, will you please stay and keep mother company."  President Grant asked as he was leaving.


    Daniel got up and done the same to his grandmother and then gives Andrea a light kiss before following his father''s footsteps.


    Andrea only nodded and sat beside grandmother Grant, sadly.  There''s nothing much she could do but show some comfort to her future grandmother-in-law.  "Should I ask for some tea grandmother?"  She asked, kindly.


    Grandmother only smiles slightly and then patted Andrea''s hand.  "It''s fine, dear, whatever you want.  Sigh!  What a mess, do you have any idea what''s going to happen to Alexa now?  What about her crown?  Would they take it back?  Oh'' this is sad, very sad indeed."


    ===


    Inside the [1]John F. Kennedy Conference Room, The President''s Intelligence Advisory Board (PIAB) all gathered together along with some high ranking FBI and CIA Officers to discuss Alexa''s situation.  This is the President''s daughter they are talking about.  They must handle it with utmost secrecy as to not divulge their real relationship that could affect his candidacy.


    The President''s Intelligence Advisory Board gives their expert advice on the conduct of U.S. intelligence and how they should proceed with the situation.  Along with the higher ranking FBI and CIA official, they all discuss the matters very carefully.


    President Grant arrives with Daniel right behind him.  Everyone got up and greeted them...  Before they continued with the discussion.  After very long hours, they finally finished and have come up with a plan that if it worked, they would be able to clear Alexa''s name in no time.


    Everyone congratulated President Grant for Alexa''s winning the Miss Universe competition as they bid him goodbyes.


    "Don''t worry, Mr. President, we will not let anything happen to our Miss Universe.  We have it under control."  The head of the Advisory team informs President Grant as to comfort him.


    "Thank you!  Gentlemen, for coming to my aid, even though this is not a matter States Emergency, you all still come at short notice.  Thank you, all!"  President Grant told everyone as they walked out of the John F. Kennedy Conference Room.


    Once everyone was gone, President Grant and Daniel sat back down for a moment to further make plans on their own.  Daniel had secretly dispatched their best secret service back to Stonasia to snoop.


    Since Alexa would not be leaving the White House to go anywhere anytime soon, she''s beautiful without her detail.  Ria, Logan, Lucas, along with Daniel''s details left as quickly as they were back in the safety of the White House.


    While they were on board the Airforce One on the way back to America, they received intel that the kingdom was keeping everything hush-hush.  Only people within the palace at the time knew about what happened.


    Princess Angelica''s body was returned to the Kingdom of Spaniard, and they have not yet made any announcement about her death.  Something is fishy, and they intend to find out asap.


    Alexa only has a month off before her duty would commence and she would need to make an appearance as the newly crowned Miss Universe 2020.


    Source:  [1] Goggles

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    Alexa was in so much pain that as soon as she arrived inside her room, she locks the door and crawl up in bed and began sobbing like crazy.  Chrissy, who was following right behind her, left her alone and let her be.  In time she would go inside and console her, but for now, she would leave her alone.


    Chrissy stayed in the living room and turned the television on to see if there''s any news about what happened in Stonasia.  No sooner than she turned the television one, the news came, and everyone was wondering where the new reigning Miss Universe went?


    "Everyone was wondering what happened to the reigning Miss Universe?  She supposed to have a press conference after the coronation.  But for some reason or other, she did not show up, and no one in her party was around to be questioned?"  The newscaster was saying.


    Chrissy decided to turn it off since there was no news about Prince Alexander nor the death of Princess Angelica.  She didn''t realize how tired she was until her eyes began drifting, and she couldn''t keep herself awake.  She laid her head down at the back seat of the sofa, and soon she was out.


    Andrea came to check on them.  However, when she saw that Chrissy was sound sleep, she only went in to get a blanket and pillow to put on Chrissy and then tried to see about Alexa.  Unfortunately, when she tried to open the door, it was locked, and the room was quiet.


    She figures that Alexa must be sleeping as well, and she let her be and decided to go back to their room and see if Daniel had come back with a piece of good news.  However, when she arrives in their place, she found him preparing some clothes to take with him, for he''s on the way back to Stonasia to see what he could find out.


    Andrea run to him, crying... "Do you have to go?  All your best secret service are out there already, why must you go too?  Honey, please! take me with you?  I''m afraid that something might happen to you while you out there."  She begged him with tears flowing down her face.


    "Shss!  Nothing''s going to happen to me, babe!  But, if you want to come, I don''t mind taking you with me.  However, what about Alexa?  She needed you right now.  You''re her only confidant, and she needed your right now, more than I do."  Daniel tries his best to reason with Andrea, for he doesn''t want her to come.  He knew it would be dangerous where his going.


    Andrea was in turmoil for she wanted to be with Daniel, but on the other hand... He was right that Alexa needed her.  Therefore, she has no choice but to let him leave by himself.


    ====


    Meanwhile, Alexa kept on trying to contact Pierre, but without success.  She kept on getting an out of service message.  After many times of trying, she finally has given up and accepted that she would not be able to contact him through the phone.


    She then remembers that she could try to send him a message via his email.  But then she was afraid that someone else might read it, so she decided against it and just stayed in bed crying for Prince Alexander...


    Alexa keeps on telling herself that Prine Alexander was doing fine, and he would wake up soon and would come looking for her.  At least that''s what she wanted to believe...


    A couple of days after, Daniel arrives at the Kingdom of Stonasia. He was able to clear Alexa''s name.  He has proof that she was not anywhere near where they found the dead body of Princess Angelica.


    They also find out that the blood on the bed where Alexa was detained was from Prince Alexander and someone else who he had fought that night and probably the one that had pushed him in the balcony with Princess Angelica.  Unfortunately, they were still unable to find out who was the other person.


    Since Alexa''s name was cleared, Daniel was ready to go back home.  However, he wanted to check on how Prince Alexander was doing for Alexa''s benefit.  But, they decline his request and would not let him see Prince Alexander no matter what.


    Daniel feels that they were hiding something and didn''t want him to find out. ''Could it be that he died as well and doesn''t want the people to know?  Nah!  That can''t be, I hope not, for I don''t know how Alexa would take it if he passes away without her seeing him .''  He thought while worrying about his sister''s benefit.


    The day passes, and a week went by without a piece of good news.  Every time they speak with Daniel, it''s still the same story... They would not let him enter the palace, and there was no news about Prince Alexander''s health at all.


    In the second week, Alexa finally received a piece of news... However, the news that she received was better not having any, for it seems that Prince Alexander turns for the worst and being flown to the USA for operations.


    Alexa went frantic and wanted to go to the hospital where he would be operated on, but Daniel would not divulge where they would take him...  It''s part of the deal he made with the King and Queen of Stonasia.


    They would let Prince Alexander operated on by one of the best surgeons in America, recommended by Daniel.  With one condition... Alexa was not allowed to see or be near him.


    Prince Alexander urgently needed to be operated on, or the blood that was clogging inside his brain would burst and instantly kill him.   Daniel needed him to survive, for he''s the only one who could tell them who killed Princess Angelica and tried to r.a.p.e Alexa that night.


    Alexa was devastated with the news, however...  Prince Alexander''s health is more important than anything else.  Therefore, she made a promise that she would not go and see him or be near him, as long as he survives.


    A couple of days later, Daniel came home with the news that the surgery was a success and was able to save his life.  However, they don''t know when he would wake up, and when he does, there''s a possibility that he could lose his memory and not remember what happened that night or Alexa for that matter...

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    After Daniel delivered the news about Prince Alexander''s successful surgery and now recuperating. Everyone was relieved to hear the good news, especially Alexa.   Tear''s was flowing but a smile was plastered on her face.


    However, after hearing that she still not allowed to see him, she couldn''t help herself and began sobbing uncontrollably.  She wanted to be with Prince Alexander and take care of him.


    However, no matter how much she begged Daniel and her President Grant to help her, there was nothing they could do.  They have very tight security, and only the family member of Prince Alexander was allowed.


    On top of that, they specifically warned Daniel that if Alexa comes anywhere near where Prince Alexander was... They would do everything in their power to make sure that she was charged for Prince Alexander''s accident.  Daniel has no choice but to make sure that his sister never finds out where Prince Alexander was recuperating.


    Alexa was heartbroken for not being able even to get a glimpse of Prince Alexander.  He was so near then yet... so far away.  There was nothing she could do but pray for his speedy recovery.  She stayed in the sanctuary of the small chapel and prayed all day in front of the statue of Mother Mary and Jesus Christ and held vigil for Prince Alexander''s safety.


    Everyone left her alone and only brought food for her to eat and making sure that she takes care of her health.   However, Alexa was in so much pain in her heart that she has lost all her appetite.  She would only take a sip of water and would go back, kneeling and praying for Prince Alexander''s recovery.


    While she was doing this, Daniel was doing all that he could do for the King and Queen of Stonasia to change their minds and let Alexa get a glimpse of Prince Alexander.  Unfortunately, they truly believed that Alexa had something to do with what happened with Princess Angelica and Prince Alexander.  They were adamant and refused sternly no matter how much Daniel pleaded with them.


    Even with the evidence that Alexa was nowhere near where the incident occurred, they believed that it was being covered up... The same as what they did covering up Prince Alexander''s whereabouts and Princess Angelica''s death.


    All the people who had witnessed the incident that day were silenced.  Either by imprisonment or exile until death to some godforsaken countryside within the Kingdome of Stonasia.


    The same way from the Kingdom of Spaniard, they made sure that no one knew what had transpired and what had happened with Princess Angelica.  The King of Stonasia had paid a significant sum of money to the Kingdom of Spaniard through Crown Prince Romano, who gladly accepted it.


    The King and Queen of Spaniard have no Idea that Princess Angelica had perished.  As par as what Crown Prince Romano reported to them, Princess Angelica was traveling somewhere in the Bahamas to lick her wound after getting rejected once again by Prince Alexander.


    The King and Quee have a more pressing matter to worry about than the spoilt brat Princess Angelica.  Therefore, they accepted Crown Prince Romano''s story and let it go at that.


    Crown Prince Romano and his girl-toy Jane Si, with all the money they had received from the Kingdom of Stonasia, decided to take a tour around Asia after they made arrangements to cremate Princess Angelica''s body.


    "Your Highness, are you sure this would work?  I mean, I don''t mind doing it, and you know that I''m a good actress.  I could learn everything in no time, and no one would know that I''m not the real Princess Angelica. However, I''m afraid that the King and Queen would know thought,"  Jane Si was speaking with Crown Prince Romano.


    "Don''t worry, the King and Queen never paid much attention to Prince Angelica while she was growing up.  Therefore, they would never find out the truth unless you tell them.  Which I''m sure you would never do once you get to the taste of life in the palace.  Hahaha!  Princess Angelica..."


    Crown Prince Romano had made and arrangement for Jane Si to undergo an operation on her face from one of the best plastic surgeons in Thailand.  To fool everyone in the Kingdom and no one would ever know that Princess Angelica had been cremated already.  Jane Si would take her place and live as Princess Angelica...


    ====


    Back in the White House, everyone was worried about Alexa, but she was so stubborn and would not budge no matter what they do.  Chrissy could only cry for her daughter''s pain, but there was nothing she could do... But stayed by her side and pray as well.  However, Chrissy was praying more for Alexa''s health more than anything.


    President Grant is ready to declare war with the Kingdom of Stonasia for the sake of his heartbroken daughter.  However, all of his Advisors had warned him that it could ruin Alexa''s future, and they might even strip her of her crown if she was accused of harming the future ruler of Stonasia...


    Thus, President Grant stay put and watched over her grieving daughter with pain in his heart.


    The day passes, and the week came and gone.  The Month was up, and Alexa must return to her duty as Miss Universe.  The first thing on her agenda was to meet with people in charge of the beauty pageant.  As much as she didn''t want too, she has no choice, for it''s a part of her being a Miss Universe.


    "Alexa, dear... If you don''t want to do this any longer, and if your heart is not in it anymore... You could always give it up.  That''s why there''s the second runner up, and it''s to take over for you if you can no longer fulfill your duty."


    Chrissy was trying to coax Alexa to give up the crown to give her time to heal her broken heart.  But, she''s determined to continue, and the only thing that Chrissy could do was to support her no matter what her decision.


    "I needed this mother.  You know that this has been my dream ever since I was a child, and now that I finally achieved my dream... I would never give it up.  They have to take it away from me If they wanted it back.  Hahaha!"


    She''s trying her best to make herself laugh, but it didn''t work.  Instead, she ends up crying her heart out into her mother''s embrace...  And it''s breaking Chrissy''s heart as well and end up sobbing with her daughter.


    This was the scene that President Grant saw as he was coming to check on them.  He bows to himself that he would make all those people who had hurt his precious daughter pay dearly...


    Alexa had kept her promise not to visit Prince Alexander.  She never once asked Daniel if he has any news whatsoever.   She acted as if everything was fine, when deep inside, she''s slowly dying and in pain...


    Not a day goes by that she didn''t cry herself to sleep.  However, in front of everyone... She''s cheerful and always full of smiles for everyone to see.


    What is more important for her was knowing that Prince Alexander is alive and someday will recuperate.  She doesn''t care if and when he does regain his sense and come out of the coma... If he doesn''t remember her, she could live with that and go on with her life as long as he''s alive...

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    Days passed, and Alexa did her best to continue on living.  However, it''s unsure if one can consider it was living for she was like a ghost.  She would wake up in the morning and do her daily routine.  She would sit and converse with everyone every single time but not really into the conversations.


    Chrissy, who was planning to return to the Philippines after making sure that Alexa was doing much better, had postponed it for a while.  Alexa needed someone by her side while she''s completing her duty as Miss Universe.


    Chrissy had spoken with Sophia and informed her of what had happened. She understands that a mother needed to be by her daughter''s side in this situation.  Therefore, they agreed that Chrissy would stay with Alexa until she''s back to normal.


    President Grant left them alone and went about his business as the President of the United States and dealt with the country''s matter.  He decided to stay away for a while and attend to some urgent issues in another country. He was leaving Chrissy to stay and take care of their child while he was gone.


    Grandmother Grant decided to stay at the white house as well to keep them company while the men were trying to find a way for. Alexa to be able to be with Prince Alexander while he''s still in the country recuperating.  Daniel had tried his best to pull some string. Unfortunately, they were not successful in getting approval no matter what Daniel tried.


    He finally gave up and instead decided to persuade Alexa to let go. " I''m not saying that you should forget about him, all I''m saying was that you need to keep on going and show them who you are.  Fight for what is yours and don''t let anyone take it away from you."  Daniel advises his sister, wholeheartedly.


    President Grant and Chrissy never had a chance to reconcile since he''s still greaving from his loss.  Along with what''s going on with Prince Alexander and Alexa, they decided to be cordial with each other when there are others, and only greet each other when they run across each other in the White House.  Besides that, Chrissy tried her best to stay as far away from President Grant.


    President Grant also made sure that they were never alone, for he wasn''t sure how he would be able to handle not being able to blurt out how he feels about Chrissy.  However, he always made sure that not a day goes by that Chrissy, and he would still run across each other in the hallway towards the dining room or the garden.


    Life at the First Family residence inside the White House was like living in the mausoleum.  Alexa spent most of her time keeping herself occupied with whatever her hands could find.  She would go to the private kitchen and cook and bake all kinds of goodies.  When she''s not doing that, she will sit at the place in the garden where she and Prince Alexander last had been together.


    Since Alexa no longer needed the protection of the White House, they decided to move back to their home in the outskirt of Washington, D.C.  They left as soon as possible, for Alexa must begin her preparation for all her duty that about to commence.


    As soon as they were back home, Chrissy became busy being her mother and manager.  Alexa was receiving offers for endors.e.m.e.nt after endors.e.m.e.nt.  However, Chrissy has to decline most of them. She was giving the reason that Alexa still has to fulfill her duty as Miss Universe.


    Finally, Alexa took on her role as the reigning Miss Universe and had to travel all over the place to be the ambassador of Miss Universe Pageant.  She then became very busy and had no time to dwell on her misery.  Since she''s always in the limelight, she has no choice but to show them smile after smile.


    She didn''t have time to worry about anything else.  However, when the night comes... The reality would hit, and she would spend many sleepless nights thinking about Prince Alexander.  And when the morning comes, she would show up in front of everyone looking all beautiful and with a smile as if everything was fine.


    Alexa began enjoying her role as the new Miss Universe and went to work diligently. They went to various third world countries as the ambassador and done some public service. One developing country needed clean water to help with the epidemic, and Alexa''s group did just that.


    Daniel and President Grant helped Alexa get grants to build a clean water resource in which she received praise for a job well done.  She busied herself days in and days out with everything and anything she was tasked to do as Miss Universe.


    While she was out of the country, she received a piece of news from Andrea that Prince Alexander was taken back to the Kingdom of Stonasia while still have not wakened up for a coma.  She felt a thinge of pain deep inside her heart, for he was still in a coma.


    However, Alexa has to stay healthy and think positive.   Any news that they would provide her, she would only shrug it off and smiles like it''s just another news.


    Days passed, and after a while, they stopped mentioning Prince Alexander.  She no longer heard any news about him, and little by little, she learned to accept that they were not meant to be together and went on with her life.


    ===


    Finally, a whole year went by quickly, and it was over.  It was time for Alexa to return the crown and give it to the next Miss Universe.  The competition would be held in The Philippines this time.  Everyone was thrilled for it''s an opportunity to relax and take a vacation.


    Daniel and Andrea had decided that they would hold a small wedding in the Philippines so all of Andrea''s family and relatives could attend.  Then they would have another wedding when they come back to the USA for Daniel''s friend and family.


    President Grant and Grandmother Grant agreed and promised to attend when the time comes...  Unknown to them that President Grant wanted to take this opportunity to make once again their family a whole.  He plans on making Chrissy his one and only First Lady...

 Chapter 209

    While Alexa seems to be doing well on the other side of the world, Prince Alexander had finally wakened up.  However, the King and the Queen were devastated to find out that he was unable to see and does not remember anything of what had happened.


    While he was holding his head, Prince Alexander was hysterically screaming when he realizes that he cannot see.  "Ahhh!  What''s going on?  What had happened to me?  Ahhh!!!!"  He kept on screaming and asking what happened, for he couldn''t remember at all.


    Pierre slumped to the ground when he heard that Prince Alexander''s sight is now gone, and he would be living in the dark alone without the love of his life.  Pierre couldn''t help but think of Alexa at the moment while he was watching the doctors and nurses trying to calm Prince Alexander.


    After giving him a sedative, he finally calmed down and was knocked out.  The Queen was beyond herself and couldn''t believe that Prince Alexander now has a disability.  "What''s going to happen now?  What if something happened to King, who would take the throne?"  The Queen keeps on saying and asking no one in particular.


    Pierre only shook his head after hearing what the Queen was saying.  ''This bitch, she only cares about the throne, instead of worrying about her son being blind and a high chance of becoming crippled too.  I feel so sorry for you, your highness...''  He said while tears were flowing down on his face.


    Once Prince Alexander was out cold.  The Queen called for a meeting with all the King''s advisor.  The King''s health was not that well either.  It had turned for the better only a short while when he found out that Ramon is his son as well.


    However, since Ramon had banished and no one knows where he went, his health turn for the worst, and once again, he was bedridden.  With Prince Alexander being in the coma, the Queen had been running the show in the palace.


    All the King''s advisors showed up without delay. The Queen sits at the head of the table and calling all the shots.  Unfortunately, she did not inform them of Prince Alexander''s situations. Instead, "I called all of you today not to ask for your advice, but to tell you that we are moving Prince Alexander to the countryside to recuperate.


    "Since the King and the Crown Prince were both unavailable, I would be taking over the reign.  However, I don''t want anyone from the outside of the Palace to know about this.  Do you all understand what I mean?"   She sternly said it and was adamant in her words.  She seriously looks like the wicked witch of the West...


    The King''s advisors could not do anything nor say anything against the Queen''s wishes.  They all nodded in agreement, and the meeting adjourned.


    No sooner than she had finished with the meeting with the advisors, she ordered for Prince Alexander to be transferred to the countryside so no one could find out what''s going on.  They traveled in the middle of the night when everyone was asleep, so no one could see them leaving the palace gate...


    Meanwhile, Pierre was able to get access to a cellphone without the knowledge of the Queen. He then tried from his memory to contact Alexa.  Unfortunately, Alexa had long changed her number and was on board the Mega Intl Group of Company private plane on the way to the Philippines...


    ===


    To ease the boredom of the long flight to the Philippines, everyone decided to play poker with real money as a stake. However, Ashley didn''t feel like joining and decided to try and get a shut-eye.


    She excused herself and went to the private cabin and lie down on the bed with her tired body.  Not a moment later, she was in a dreamland dreaming of a happy moment with someone.  However, in her dream, she cannot see the face of the man she was with, and no matter how hard she tries, she cannot see who it is?


    However, the voice of the man was so familiar... But who it is?  In her dream, the man was leaving, and she was begging him to stay.  The man''s back was in front of her, and she couldn''t see his face.  No matter how hard she tries, he wouldn''t turn around.  Just as when the man was about to turn around... He suddenly vanished in the thin air...  Leaving her devastated and broken-hearted.


    "Alexa!  Alexa!  Alexa!!!!"  Someone was shaking her, and she opened her eyes in a drowsy state.


    "What?"  Alexa asked her older brother with sadness in her eyes.  She slowly sat up from the bed, and Daniel sat next to her at the side of the bed.  "Bad dream?"  He asked with a tender voice.


    Alexa, who''s still half asleep and still tired from the sudden disturbance of her dream, looked straight in her brother''s eyes.  Before, tears began pouring on her face beyond her control.


    The only thing that Daniel could do was embrace his baby sister and let her cry it all out.  "Hush!  That''s enough, stop torturing yourself and get on with your life sweetheart.  It''s not helping you in any way.  Look at yourself, where did my sweet and happy go lucky sister go?  Cheer up!  ok!"


    Alexan continued crying for a while.  After what it seems to be a long time, but in actuality, it was less than a minute... She wiped her tears and put on a smile.  "I''m fine!  It was but a dream... Alright!  I''m fine like I said, don''t worry brother I had long forgotten about him..."  However, the way she said ''him''...  Daniel knew that she''s not over him yet.


    "Come on!  I only came to tell you that we had arrived and everyone is getting ready to go down.  Are you ready?  Do you need another minute? "  Daniel asked while stroking her head like a little child.


    "I''m fine now,  let me just wash my face, and I''ll be out there in a minute."  Alexa then got up and went to the washroom to clean herself up.  On the way to the restroom, Alexa keeps telling herself.


    "You will be fine, and you need to get on with your life.  You were not meant to be together. Let him be happy without you!  It''s time for you to find you a new man."  While she was washing her face, she decided to make a promise to herself.


    "The very first person that tells me he loves me and asked me to be his girlfriend.  Even if I don''t love him back...  I will say, yes!  This is the only way I can forget, and it''s for me to find me a boyfriend!"  She told her reflection in the mirror, and she then put on a sweet smile on her face before going out of the cabin door to meet everyone''s saddens gaze.


    "A new life!  What you all waiting for!  Christmas?  Let''s get out of here!"  She happily told everyone who''s standing by waiting for her to get out of the cabin...  Everyone gave Alexa a quick smile before they began descending toward the tarmac.

 Chapter 210

    Before departing from Washinton D.C. Intl. Airport, Chrissy had contacted Sophia already informing her that they were on the way.  Once Sophia learned of them coming back, she quickly contacted Ann and told her in return.  They agreed to meet and have lunch together in one of the restaurants nearby so they could discuss where they would house them.


    Ann was so excited that she quickly wrapped her photoshoots and rushed to the restaurant.  Sophia was already inside when she arrived, and she knew for there were so many fans gathering outside the restaurant wanting to get a glimpse of their idol.  Ann had to put on big sunglasses and a baseball cap so she could conceal her identity.


    However, no matter how inconspicuous Ann was, her beauty stands out, and bystander and onlooker could tell she''s either a model or an actress, so they still checked her as she walked with her head down towards the restaurant.


    Her new assistant Inday was good at blocking the people along with her bodyguard. Therefore, Ann was able to get inside the restaurant without being bombarded by Sophia''s fans.


    "Phew!  Mother, I would appreciate it if and when you go out to the public to try to be inconspicuous and not flaunt your beauty!"  Ann jokingly told her mother as she came and gave her a peck on her cheek.


    "Hahaha!  I can''t help it that I''m a Diva!  You know it''s part of being a Diva to show off what you got."  Sophia replied with laughter in her voice.


    Ann sat down across her mother and ordered a mango juice.  She loves mango juice.  Every time she goes out in a restaurant, no matter how posh it is, she would only order mango juice as her drink.  While the waitress was getting Ann''s mango juice, she excitedly asked Sophia about Alexa and Chrissy.


    "Mother, do you think Alexa has finally moved on and ready to mingle?  I mean, it''s been a year, and she has no contact with the Prince any longer, right?"  She asked curiously, knowing her mother knows all the detail.


    "I don''t know?  From what Chrissy had been telling me this past year...  She was living like a ghost.  She would smile, but you could see the sadness in her eyes.  Chrissy also said that half of the time, she''s spacing out and not as bubbly as before.  I feel sad for both of them."  Sophia''s eyes were starting to have a little mist while she''s speaking about her cousin and niece.


    Ann grabbed hold at her mother''s hand and began caressing.  "Don''t worry mother, they will find their happiness someday, I truly believe that in the end, they would be happy like we do,"  Ann speaks with assurance and confidence that Sophia felt a lot better.


    The waitress came with Ann''s mango juice and took her order.  She orders a simple salad and soup and so as Sophia.  Once the waitress left, they continued their conversation and began planning what they need to do to make Alexa and Chrissy happy while they were in the Philippines.


    "Mom, I think it''s best if we let them stay at the resort.  I will tell Jeff about it and ask to close the resort for their exclusive use while they all here.  This way, no one would bother them, and they could enjoy the fresh air.  Unlike leaving in the city where there are too much traffic and pollutions."  Ann suggested but more like telling her mother what she''s planning on doing.


    Sophia thought about it before she replied.  She actually wanted them to stay with her...  However, Ann was right in regards to the city is crowded and overpopulated.  Therefore, she ended up agreeing and had also decided to take a vacation and accompany Chrissy while she''s in the country.


    After everything was settled where Alexa and Chrissy would be staying.  The mother and daughter enjoyed their little lunch bonding while fans and onlookers where all gathered outside waiting for them to emerge...


    ===


    Jeff agreed to Ann''s request and closed the entire island resort to let them used it exclusively.  When they stepped down at the tarmac of the airport...  There were people from Jeff''s side to escort them to the pier for added security.


    Daniel was relieved that Jeff took additional measures to send some of his people.  Even though they brought secret service with them, it''s only to protect the immediate family of the First Family, and it does not include Andrea and Chrissy as of yet.


    Once they arrived at the resort, Alexa felt relaxed and leisurely walked down the beachfront to get some fresh air.  Chrissy was too tired to come with her and rested until dinner time.


    Meanwhile, Daniel and Andrea went to their own villa and took the opportunity to enjoy each other''s company.  They stayed indoors for the whole afternoon locked in their bedroom, doing what a couple should be doing when they are in love...


    Dinner time came, and the resort chef had prepared a feast for the family.  Alexa took her time and made herself beautiful as a Miss Universe should be.  Daniel and Andrea looking all dignified as always, and Chrissy also wore an elegant evening dress.  It was a picture-perfect with only two things missing...  A Prince for Alexa and a man for Chrissy, and it would have been a picture-perfect alright.


    During dinner time, Daniel brought out the subject of them getting married in the Philippines.  Alexa and Chrissy were happy for the couple and couldn''t wait for it to happen.  Suddenly it occurred to Alexa that it would not be fair to their father and grandmother if they couldn''t be there at the wedding.


    "Brother, don''t you think Dad and Grandma would be unhappy if they don''t see the two of you get married?"  Alexa asked, sadly.


    "Hahaha!  Don''t worry, my dear sister.  First of all, Dad and Grandma would be here.  Secondly, this wedding is for all of Andrea''s family to be able to attend our wedding.  We will have another wedding once we go back to Washinton D.C.  And this time, it will be attended with all of our family and everyone else who wanted to come."  Daniel explained to Alexa and Chrissy with a smile procured on his handsome face.


    "Yes, little sister...  It''s only for our relative that wouldn''t be able to fly to America.  We will only hold a small wedding and a quiet one too.  I''m actually thinking that this place has a history and I''m hoping that we can hold our wedding here.  What do you think?"  Andrea''s eyes were glowing as she asked Alexa and Chrissy''s opinion.


    Alexa and Chrissy loved the idea and offered their help with the wedding.  Andrea and Daniel happily agreed and accepted all the help they could get to get it done asap so they could all go back to America where they belong.


    ===


    Daniel and Andrea''s wedding will be held at the resort, and Ann recommended Rita Robles to be in charge of the venue.  Since Andrea knew of Rita Robles, who manages the venue of the fashion show, she was more than happy to accept and so as Daniel.


    Seeing that it''s the President of the United States of America''s Son, Rita Robles decided to take the job and personally handle everything.  She knows that after this wedding, it will be another one under her belt. That''s she could benefit her company''s popularity.


    They are seeing that Daniel is a prominent person, the son of the President of the United States of America.  The security would be very, very tight.  Only guests would be allowed.no matter who the person is.  If no invitation, no entry.  (just like Jeff and Ann''s wedding.)


    The Go Family and the Tan''s were the only families that were invited to the wedding along with Andrea''s immediate families. No Politicians, no other prominent families.  They want to keep it simple and quiet.


    That devastated Rita Robles after learning, for she was hoping that it would boost her popularity once again, but they want to keep it hush-hush.   Unknown to her that they were planning on using her for the big wedding in America.


    Being back in the Philippines boosted Alexa''s soul, and she began spending more time with her friends and family.  Chrissy was so happy with her sudden change of attitudes that she was able to spend more time with her cousin Sophia.


    The day went by so quick, and then it was time for the wedding.  The maid of honor would be Alexa.  For the bridesmaid, Ann, Lea, & Eva.  The ring bearer is little Jeffrey and the flower girl, little Ava.  For the best man, Jeff helped out and promised a friend to partner with Alexa.  While Jeff, Ronald, and Ethan would help out to be the groomsmen.


    On the day of the wedding, Airforce One landed at Ninoy International Airport.  When the media got a hold of the news, President Grant and Grandmother Grant were long gone already, and no one was around for them to see.   They were transported quickly to the island and arrived on time before the wedding began.


    Daniel stood at the altar, all nervous.  All the boys were waiting for their prospective partners with one man missing...  The best man that Jeff had invited to help even out the field.


    Jeff was being secretive and didn''t even tell Daniel who it would be.  All he said was, "It''s someone very dear to your sister and hopefully could put a smile on her face."

 Chapter 211

    President Grant and Grandmother Grant arrived at the resort.  They were quickly ushered to their seats for the wedding were about to begin.  Daniel came to greet his father and grandmother before going back to the podium to wait for his bride.


    Andrea''s parents went got up and went to greet President Grant.  "Hello, Mr. President, I''m Andrea''s father, and this is my wife."  Said Mr. Santos full of respect to the man that soon to be his in-law.


    President Grant smiled kindly before shaking hands with Mr. and Mrs. Santos.  "Nice to have finally met the both of you, he said with kindness in his eyes.  Grandmother Grant got up as well and hugged Mrs. Santos then shakes hand with Mr. Santos.  "Nice to meet both of you as well.  You have a kind and lovely daughter.  Thank you for raising her well."


    After the greeting, the Santos couple went back to the other side, for the music began playing the wedding song.  Everyone got up and waited for the wedding entourage to come in.


    Everyone was anxious and couldn''t wait to see what everyone looks like.  All the men know how beautiful their woman, but it always excites to see them all dress up.  As they all anxiously stand to wait for the women to come out, Ramon arrived looking all dashing and smiling sheepishly.


    Jeff saw him, and a smile procured on his handsome face.  "You made it!" He shook Ramon''s hand as he approached them.  "Thank you, my friend!  I was getting nervous since you weren''t here yet, and it''s almost the time already." Jeff continued as he patted Ramon on his shoulder.


    "Welcome!  Thank you for coming and helping us out!" Ethan and Ronald came and shook his hand as and same as Jeff did; they patted his shoulder for assurance.


    Ramon only smiled sheepishly, and nervousness was showing on his face.  "Do you all think it''s alright?  What about Daniel?  He might kill me at the altar."  He banters while the sweat of beads was forming on his forehead.


    Jeff chuckled. "Hahaha!"  "Don''t worry, were here to cover for you, man.  I would not do this if I knew he would come to that.  He''s the one who gave me the idea.  Hahaha!"


    Ramon looked at Jeff, confused from what he just heard. ''Daniel''s Idea?'' He thought...


    A couple of days before the wedding, Daniel and Jeff were having a conversation over the phone about the wedding, and he accidentally blurts out that he wishes he knew where Ramon was.  He felt that Alexa could really use a friend and a new love interest.  And he thought of Ramon Le Grand.  Thus, Jeff got the idea of inviting Ramon as the Best Man knowing Daniel wouldn''t turn him away.


    Then it was time, Jeff''s twin came out first it was Ava wearing a cute purple princess dress holding a basket with petals of flowers inside.  She slowly walked down the aisle while throwing flowers as she walks towards the front of the Altar.


    Next was Jeffrey looking all dashing in his purple suits walked proudly holding a heart-shaped pillow with the couple rings tide up on the top.


    Then it was Ronald and Lea''s turn.  All the men wore a purple tuxedo while each of the ladies wears purple brides made dresses in different styles.  Lea wore, Dark Purple Simple A-line One Shoulder Half Backless Chiffon Flower Bridesmaid dress.  The couple looks dashing and elegant.


    Next was Ethan wearing the same purple tuxedo, while Eva was wearing Dark Purple Elegant V-neck Sleeveless Zip up Floor Length Ruching Bridesmaid Dress.  They were equally dashing, if not more than the first couple.


    Then it was Jeff and Ann''s turn.  Everyone''s eyes were on the couple. They were all captivated by how the two looked.  Of course, Jeff is a dashing as a G.Q. model while Ann wore a Dark Purple S.e.xy Sheath Asymmetric Neckline Sleeveless Sweep Train Beaded Bridesmaid Dress.


    Luckily there were only close family members, and they are all used to how they look.  Only Andrea''s family were at awe when they saw all the bridesmaids and groomsmen, for they look like a fairytale picture.  Including the children of Jeff and Ann.


    "Oh my God, if I''m dreaming, please don''t ever wake me up.  This is a dream come true to be able to see them in person.  Wow!"  One of Andrea''s cousin, exclaimed.


    "So am I, so am I.  I would rather die in my dream if it''s only a dream. Hahaha!"  another one said.


    Then it was Alexa''s turn; she was wearing a Dark Purple Mature A-line Sweetheart Short Sleeve Zip up Sweep Train Bridesmaid Dress with a slit all the way up to the top of her legs. She looks like the reigning beauty queen that she is. Everyone''s eyes were fixed at Alexa as she stood to wait for her partner.


    Then Ramon came, he slowly made his way to Alexa with the sweetest smile he could conjure plastered on his handsome face.  The two dimples on his face were heavily dented and visible to the n.a.k.e.d eye.


    He walked up to her... "Hello, my friend... How you been?"  Was the only word he said as he arched his elbow ready to march down the aisle with Alexa as his escort.


    Alexa was dumbfounded and unable to utter a word.  She only stood there for a moment and looked at Ramon''s handsome face...  Then, she suddenly closed the distance, and instead of taking his arms, she hugged him as tight as she could before she began sobbing.


    "Huh, huh, huh!  Where have you been?  I missed you so much..." She said, then kissed both of his cheeks, which stunned everyone for what she did.  President Grant and Grandmother Grant only procure a half-smile on their faces.


    The only thing matters to them were to see Alexa happy if Ramon could put a smile on her face once again, so be it... They would wholeheartedly accept him if Alexa were willing to give him a chance.


    Everyone began laughing at Alexa''s move. Including Daniel, who at first was giving him a look that could kill.  However, when he saw his father and grandmother has a smile on their faces, he also accepted the fact.  Same goes with Daniel, Alexa''s happiness is what''s important... ''If she''s going to be happy with him, why not.''  Daniel thought as he watched his sister making a fool of herself.


    They couldn''t believe how she acted after seeing her long lost friend.  Ramon was speechless for what Alexa had done, and he only pushed her a little to put distance, afraid that Daniel and the President would send their secret services and kicked his ass...


    After putting a distance with themselves, Ramon took Alexa''s hand and hooked it into his elbow.  He looked at her in her eye, full of love before smiling... "Let''s go?"  After Alexa nodded, and they began walking towards where Daniel was fidgeting and unable to stand still.

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    Everyone''s eyes focused on the couple walking down the aisle. The sight was to behold for Alexa''s elegantly walking. It is like she is in the runway modeling, instead of the aisle as a maid of honor. At a glance, it is visible in the eye of the beholder that she is a beauty queen.


    Next to her escorting her is her childhood friend, a handsome man with regal bearing emitting all over him. ''Prince Ramon,'' also known as Ramon Le Grand.


    The happiness that was showing on Alexa''s face was priceless. She is radiantly glowing while her smile was blinding everyone by her pearly white teeth that are visible. Furthermore, her dimples were heavily dented. Tears began forming from everyone in her family, including President Grant, who wants nothing but for his princess to find her Prince to share her life with.


    Alexa had her fair shares of hardsh.i.p.s while growing up. Just as when she is about to be happy, a villain would pop-up and ruined everything her way. After many years of being apart with the man she loves, everyone thought she would finally have her happily ever after with her Prince... [Not!]


    Everyone knew how much she loves Prince Alexander, but he is out of the picture right now. Therefore, any man would do, as long as it would bring a smile on her beautiful face.


    Ramon and Alexa reach the front, and both took their rightful places, Alexa at the bride''s side, while Ramon next to the groom. Daniel and Ramon shake hands, "Congratulations!" Said Ramon to Daniel with sincerity.


    "Thank you! Thank you! You have no idea how thankful I am to you right now..." Daniel said while smiling brightly to Ramon. He then patted Ramon on his back before returning to his position. Not before he blurts out some words of encouragement. "Not bad, not bad at all. I wish you luck and fighting!" Daniel banters then stood straight while waiting for his bride to come.


    Then it was Andrea''s turn. She had created one of the most beautiful wedding gowns for herself. It was initially designed by herself with her thought of Alexa and Prince Alexander tying the knot.


    When all the bad things began happening to the couple and end up separating... Andrea took it a bad omen and tore up the piece of paper and thrown it away.


    However, she had begun making the dress already, and it is a total waste to throw away when she uses only the most excellent material. With a little modification, she altered it to fit her description instead and decided to wear it in front of everyone today. Thus, everybody was stunned to see her magnificent creation as she walks down the aisle towards her future husband.


    "Ohh'' I am jealous of cousin Andrea. Why didn''t I treat Alexa excellent when we were young? She would have taken me along with her, instead of Andrea." one of the cousins that were bullying, Alexa back then.


    "Even if you tried, you could never be a nice person." Another cousin banter.


    "Shut up! Wait till we get home, and I will show you how nice I am. I will beat you to the pulp." she retorted while shooting daggers to the other cousin.


    Daniel''s eyes were misty when he saw his beautiful bride coming towards him. He could not contain himself, "I love you! Furthermore, thank you for coming to my life," he blurted out without realizing he spoke with words and Ramon, who is standing next to him heard. He chuckled...


    ===


    The wedding was simple but beautifully done. Rita had outdone herself once more. She made sure that everything was picture perfect, and it was. The couple recites their bows to each other, and it was so lovely and heartfelt that not one eye was left dry after it was said.


    Alexa was the most touch out of everyone around. She could not help herself not to think of her lost love. ''Prince Alexander'' The one that had made her flatter like a butterfly each time he whispered to her ears how much he loves her. Nevertheless, that love has long gone; he no longer exists in her world. However, the pain remains, and it will forever stay in her memory...


    Ramon saw the sadness in Alexa''s eyes, and it is breaking his hearts. He wanted to comfort her and make her feel better, like when they were young. However, the time had passed, and they are no longer children and teenagers. Alexa is now a full-grown woman and the most beautiful one he had ever laid his eyes. He would have given her the world and never make her sad like she is now.


    Ramon could only sigh at Alexa''s sight as the pastor continued with the wedding. Then it was over, the pastor announces to everyone... "I now pronounce you man and wife... You may kiss the bride."


    ===


    President Grant had prepared an engagement ring before coming to the Philippines. If everything works out, he plans on proposing to Chrissy before the night was over. The opportunity came at the after wedding party.


    "Ladies and Gentlemen, it is now the time for father and the bride dance. Please join them on this wonderful moment..." Rita had announced to everyone.


    The music started playing. Mr. Santos and Andrea took the center of the dancing floor and began dancing. No one joined them at the beginning, letting them have the dance floor all by themselves.


    Then... Daniel went to grandmother Grant and asked her for a dance. Everyone started moving towards the dancing floor. Grandmother Tan and Grandfather Go, Sophia, and Albert Tan, Jeff, with his daughter Ava and Ann with her son Jeffrey. Then there is Ethan and Eva, Lea and Ronald. Ramon was hesitant to ask Alexa, afraid that she would turn him down.


    Ramon fidgeted while left standing by himself, while everyone went dancing with their partners. He was in for a shock for Alexa came to him and bowed first while her hand extended... "Sir, may I have the pleasure of this dance?" She asked with the sweetest smile on her face.


    Ramon was stunned and unable to utter a word of reply. He could not believe that Alexa was the one who took the initiative to ask for a dance... When he still did not reply, and the music was about to end... Alexa took it upon herself and grabs his hand and drag him in the middle of the dance floor.


    "Alexa... Wait... Alexa!"  Ramon said while Alexa was dragging him towards the dance floor.


    "What?  I asked you nicely, and you did not reply, so... Now I am not nice any longer.  You will dance with me, or will cry!"  Alexa banters.


    All the eyes were at Alexa and Ramon the whole time since the party started. They were betting who would make the first move. Would it be Alexa, or would it be Ramon? When they saw what she had done...


    They all began laughing, for they all guessed that it would be Alexa who would make the first move. And they were all correct.


    Lastly, it was President Grant''s turn. He saunters towards Chrissy, who was sitting quietly at the table, watching everyone have fun on the dance floor.


    Chrissy knew that he was on the way to ask her for a dance.  However, she acted all ignorant and did not let him see that she is nervous, and her palms were sweating.


    "Chrissy Wen, would you please...  do me the honor of this dance?" President Grant copied Alexa and bowed as well while his hand extended waiting for Chrissy to accept...

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    Chrissy, who had acted like she didn''t hear him, looks at him with a furrowed brow.  She was contemplating if she should or not... accept his request to dance with him.


    President Grant was sweating bullets at that moment.  He had never felt scared in his life, just like how he''s feeling at the moment.   What is he going to do if she declined?   He kept his hands extended, waiting for Chrissy to accept or reject...


    Unbeknownst to them that all eyes were pointed at them, they saw when President Grant stood up from where he was seating and began sauntering...  Everyone knew where he was heading, and all were holding their breath, waiting for the outcome for what his about to do.


    The clock was ticking, and the music was playing *tick-tack, tick-tack!*


    Then... Chrissy lifted her hands to accept President Grant''s extended hand.  Everyone stopped dancing for a moment and began clapping and cheering them on... *Clap-clap-clap!*


    All eyes were at the couple as they made their way toward to middle of the dancing floor.


    Once they were on the dancing floor, everyone makes way.  They parted so they would be in the middle while they all danced around them.  Then... Another music began playing.


    (1) It feels like our first night together...  Feels like the first kiss... It''s getting better- baby.  No one can better this...  Then the music ended, and everyone was ready to leave when another music came, and they continued once again...


    (2)Oh thinkin'' about all our younger years


    There was only you and me


    We were young and wild and free


    Now nothin'' can take you away from me


    We''ve been down that road before


    But that''s over now


    ....


    ....


    Oh once in your life you find someone


    ...


    .....


    But just hold me now


    Because our love will light the way


    And baby, you''re all that I want


    When you''re lyin'' here in my arms


    I''m findin''¡­


    Everyone has a smile on their faces as they watch President Grant and Chrissy Wen dancing like their the only one in the whole world and no one else matter.  They were so engrossed with each other that one would envy how beautiful they look together.


    Alexa has tears flowing down on her face, making a mess of her make up as she watches her parents loving each other in front of everyone.  She couldn''t help but think about certain someone...


    Ramon saw how Alexa''s face suddenly sadden, and it looks like she was somewhere very far away.  At first, he was careful not to get too close as they dance.  But once he saw that she seems to be thinking of Prince Alexander...  He decided to try to erase him from the picture.


    He pulled Alexa closer to his body and let her feel his heart beating.  At first, Alexa was stunned by Ramon''s action.  However, after realizing what she was doing for Ramon to take such action.  She gave in and rest her head on his chest and listen to how fast his heart beating for her...


    Chrissy did the same thing and put her head on President Grant''s chest, hearing how fast his heart was beating. The memory of them came flooding in her thought.  Just like the lyrics in the song that was playing...  ''They were young, wild and free...''  She misses those times and now that they once again free to be together.  Why not?''  She told herself.


    President Grant was having the time of his life.  The one long year of waiting was finally over, and he can now declare his love for her free and clear.  He had been dreaming of this moment for many years. When he learned that she had died in an accident, he was devastated and unsure of how he was going to move on.


    For many years he had lived a life of a monk.  No one knows the truth about his life with first lady Dianne.  The last time he had touched her and slept with her was by accident after their wedding.  That was a long, long time ago...  If he wasn''t drunk that night, thinking that he was with Chrissy... Daniel would not have been born at all.


    After that, he only stayed married with first lady Dianne, because of Daniel.  If not for him, he would have divorced her right after he became Senator.  When he was planning on divorcing her, he had learned that Chrissy died in a freak accident.  Thus, the changes everything, and now he''s the President of the United States of America.


    President Grant closed his eyes and danced the night away with the love of his life...  Then the music ended.  However, this time, no one left the dancing floor.  They stayed circling the couple and just stood watching them dance with only the rhythm coming from their heart.


    Then... President Grant stopped dancing. He lifted Chrissy''s head and moved her away from him for a moment.  He then took something out of his inside suit pocket.


    "Oh, my God!!!!  He''s going to propose!!!"  One of Andrea''s cousin screamed.


    President Grant''s smiled slightly after hearing Andrea''s cousin cheering loudly.  He bent his one knees and raised his hands towards Chrissy.  In the palm of his hands was a jewelry box, and inside had an exquisite diamond ring...


    He then looks up to Chrissy, full of love before saying..." Chrissy Wen, will you do the honor of becoming my wife?  Now and forever... Please!!!!"  He followed at the end of his sentence.


    "Oh'' my God!!!" This time it was Alexa who exclaimed loudly, then put her hand to cover her mouth.  While her eyes were bulging out from the socket, excitedly anticipating her mother''s response...


    While everyone was holding their breath... Chrissy extended her hands before she said...  She was unable to reply, because...  Alexa shouted the answer for her...  YES!!!!  YES!!!  YES!!!!  She would marry you!!!"


    SOURCE:  LYRIC FIND,


    SINGER:  BRYAN ADAMS


    SONG:  [1] PLEASE FORGIVE ME!  [2]  HEAVEN

 Chapter 214 - The First Kiss

    Everyone in the ballroom began laughing out loud for what Alexa had done.  Ramon slightly smiles as he watched Alexa filled with laughter.  Everyone thought she was so funny for answering her father''s proposal of marriage to her mother.


    However, all Alexa cared about was to see her mother and father reunite after many years of being apart.  Nothing else matters to her at that moment. Not even the man that''s standing next to her full of love as he gazed at her.


    In her mind, it does not matter how her love life is, the most important right now was her parents'' happiness.  And she would do everything in her power to make that happen...


    ===


    Chrissy didn''t have to answer any longer for her daughter had already shouted the response.  It would not look good if she says no after that outburst.  Not that she''s planning on turning down the proposal.


    Chrissy had been thinking about this moment for sometimes already.  She had planned already that after the wedding... They would talk, and she would inform him of the secret that she had been keeping since she got her memory back.


    President Grant has no idea that his marriage with first lady Dianne was not valid.  He''s, in fact, still married to Chrissy until now.


    Flashback:


    Sean Grant was running for Senator and needed support from a friend of the family.  The Fucillo family from New York City.  An Elite member of society and has massive power in the circle of politics.


    The head of the Fucillo family could make or break a politician and with one wrong move... A politician''s career could go down the drain in a heartbeat.


    Everything went smooth when Sean went to ask for help.  Mr. Fucillo agreed to give him financial backing and full support with his campaign.  With one condition, that he marry the oldest daughter of the family...  Dianne Fucillo.


    Sean Grant''s ultimate goal was to become the President of the United States of America.  With the Fucillo family backing, that goal was not far from the horizon and agreed.  Unknown to him that the same night, he would meet the love of his life...  A beautiful, sweet innocent... Chrissy Wen.  An International model from the Philippines.


    The only way that Chrissy Wen could be his was for him to put a ring on her finger.  No exception...  Thus, Sean Grant, the only thing he could think of to make her his...  Run to the city hall and get married in secrecy.


    Everything was going smooth, and Sean would travel back in forth between Washington D.C. and New York once a month to be with Chrissy.  However, until one day when Lady Lucy Le Grand saw the couple together and reported it to her then best friend, Dianne Fucillo ¡ª thinking that Sean was only having a fling with a model and nothing more.


    Dianne''s demanded that Sean Grant break up with Chrissy, and fulfill the deal with her family for giving their full support in his candidacy.  They must marry, the sooner, the better.


    Sean Grant did everything in his power to delay the inevitable and used the excuse that he''s not ready yet.  He wanted to buy some time until his career was in full bloom and nothing the Fucillo could do to hurt his chance of becoming the next President of the United States of America.


    Thus, he did what he thought the best at that time...  He let Dianne Fucillo believe that someday, she would become his First Lady.  In which, it works for Dianne had left him alone and allow him to flourish in his career as Senator while she stands by him and gave her full support.


    Unbeknownst to him that one faithful day, Dianne went to meet with his wife Chrissy and demanded that she leaves him or else...  Then the incident of 911 happened, and everyone thought Chrissy had perished...


    ===


    "Congratulations!"  Everyone was yelling out loud, and that brought Chrissy back to the present.  Tears were flowing down her beautiful face, without her knowing.  President Grant wiped it with kisses while whispering endearment only for her to hear.


    Once by one well-wisher came to congratulate the couple.  Grandmother Grant embraces Chrissy and gives her a pad on her back.  "I''m sorry for what you had to go through...  Be happy for the rest of your life with my son and granddaughter.  May God blesses you nothing but happiness from now one."  Said grandmother Grant while tears of joy, dripping on her old, but still beautiful face.


    Next to congratulate them was Daniel.  He first hugged his father and made a small remark.  "You can''t run away now!  Hahaha!"  He then turned his attention to his step-mother and gave her a tight embrace, then whispered...  "Wishing you nothing but happiness, Mom!"  He kissed her cheeks, then stepped back to let other people congratulate them.


    Then it was Alexa''s turn... She ran to her parents and sobs like a little girl.  "Huh-huh-huh!  Mon... Dad... I''m so happy for both of you and... and... us!  We are now going to be a real family.  The First Family of the United States of America!  Hahaha!"  Alexa happily said while embracing both her parents.


    ===


    The wedding was finally over, and Daniel and Andrea left for their honeymoon.  All of Andrea''s relative was allowed to stay the night at the hotel, while everyone else returned to their villas.


    Ramon and Alexa decided to go and take a walk on the beach and reminisced the good old times they had when they were young.  They had so many good and bad memories that by the time they realized the sun was already setting.  They had been talking for ages without them knowing.


    Ramon got up from seating on the sands and extended his hands...  "Come!  Let me show you a beautiful place where you could see that sun setting fully.  It''s magnificent!  I promise."  He invited Alexa while grinning from ear to ear like a little boy.


    Alexa reached out and accepted Ramon''s hand with a sweet smile on her face.  "It better or your dead!  You know I''m dead beat already, and you want us to go elsewhere only to look at the sun setting on the horizon.  It better be as you said it?"  She scolded him as she let him help her up in a standing position.


    Ramon jerks her up a little too hard, and Alexa was pulled right onto him..- face to face...  their closeness brought Ramon''s heart pumping one hundred miles per hour... "Thump-thump-thump-thump-thump!"


    He was startled with that sudden closeness that his legs gave ways, and he fell flat on his back... While dragging Alexa with him and she landed right on top him with her lips smack right to his...  "TSUP!"

 Chapter 215 - The Man She Loves

    Ramon redden as he tasted Alexa''s sweet lips.  He had been dreaming of this for almost all his life.  To be able to kiss her and lay with her, even if it''s only by accident.  The night of her after crowning party a year before...  He was at the palace, for his father, the King of Stonasia summoned him.


    He wanted to congratulate Alexa without being evident before leaving.  He went to look for her only to see Prince Alexander being knocked out by the palace elite guards while standing by the door of the ladies'' bathroom.


    He was at first going to follow and see where the would they Prince Alexander.  However, he heard Alexa''s voice inside the bathroom and didn''t hesitate to check on her.  What he found was shocking for Alexa had begun unbuttoning parts of her clothing and about to strip n.a.k.e.d.


    Ramon quickly lifted her and carried her...  He made sure that no one was outside the bathroom door before he went and took her to the only room he knows she would be safe from harm...  His appointed place in the palace.


    That night, Alexa tested his endurance, for she tries to jump him several times.  She was so seductive that he almost went for it.  However, his love and respect for Alexa were stronger, and he was able to withstand the temptation and took care of her the whole night.


    It was the toughest night Ramon has to endure, for Alexa was hot and was all over him as he was trying hard to stop her.  As Alexa was out of her mind, she was trying to unbuckle Ramon''s belt, and Ramon accidentally scratched himself, and a drop of his blood dripped into the bed without him knowing.


    He was finally able to restrain Alexa and cooled her off by letting her soak in cold icy water.   Once the effect of the aphrodisiac subsides inside Alexa''s body, she then falls asleep soundly.


    Ramon lifted her and carried her n.a.k.e.d body into the bed and covered her with the sheets.  He then ran out of the room as fast as he could. He remembered to lock the door from the outside.


    Unfortunately, as he was leaving the room, he ran across one of Alexa''s secret services, Lucas looking for her.  Ramon contemplated if he should inform him of Alexa''s whereabouts or wait.  The latter won, and Ramon decided to write an anonymous note telling them where Alexa was and leaving the key to unlock the door.


    He then left the palace after making sure that Alexa was found and safe in the arms of her family members...  Unknown to him that something else had happened at the castle that night.  Princess Angelica was murdered, and Prince Alexander was left barely alive.


    He only found out later after he arrives in the Philippines, and his mother contacted him.  He finally gave in and told his mother where his been all this time.  Once his mother found out how well he''s doing with his business venture, she let it go and wished him good luck.


    They promised to keep in contact, and she would visit once she has a chance.  Ramon welcomes her mother''s changed of heart.  He told her to come anytime and given his new number so she could contact her anytime.  Thus, the first Lucy Le Grand did when she found out that Crown Prince Alexander might be out of commission...  She calls her son to tell him the good news.


    "You wouldn''t believe what happened!"  She exclaimed, eye brimming with delight.


    Ramon, who was tired from the long trip answered nonchalantly.  "What?"


    "Something fishy had happened at the palace!"  Lucy Le Grand said excitedly.  When Ramon heard what she said, it got his attention.  He thought it was about Alexa, and his mother found out about it somehow.


    "Tell me!  What happened at the palace that got you so excited calling me at these hours.  You know I had been flying for the last 24 hours."  He said while anger was showing in his voice.


    "It''s Crown Prince Alexander!  He was in a freak accident, and as far as I know, his in critical condition right now.  Hahaha!  It''s retribution, hahaha!"  Lady Lucy Le Grand was out of her wits with happiness.


    She figures that if anything happens with Crown Prince Alexander and dies, the next one in line to the throne would be Prince Ramon... Her son! And the good news was... She has a chance to become the next Queen of the Kingdom of Stonasia...


    ===


    Alexa hurriedly tries to get up while her face was also reddened from the sudden locked of their lips together.  She couldn''t understand why she suddenly felt flutters in her heart.  She never once felt anything but brotherly love for Ramon.  ''Why now?  Why would her heart suddenly flutter'' like it was her first kiss?''  Alexa was confused and unsure of how to react.


    Once she was standing up, she dusted off the sands on her hands and some from her clothes.  She couldn''t look Ramon in his eyes and vice versa.


    Ramon quickly got up and apologized.  "I''m sorry!  It was an accident!"  He said while looking away and not at Alexa.


    To get rid of awkwardness, Alexa began laughing.  "Hahaha!  What are you apologizing for?  What?  That little smack that happened with our lips?  Hahaha!  My God!  That''s nothing!"  To show him that it really didn''t mean anything to her, she went and grabs his face with her two palms and kissed him full on his lips.  "Tsup!"


    That was a big mistake on Alexa''s part, for Ramon didn''t expect her to do that at all. And when her lips touched him, he couldn''t help himself any longer and grabs the back of her neck.  He pulled her to him and kissed her sensually.


    Alexa was taken aback at first and was going to push him away.  However, slowly but surely... Her heart began beating fast, and she was feeling the sensation.  She likes how he kissed, and It''s like the time when she was kissing the man she loves... Prince Alexander...

 Chapter 216

    Then it is like, a flash of lightning hit Alexa... "No!" She then pushed Ramon as hard as she could, then ran away as fast as she could.  She was ashamed of herself for kissing another man while in her heart, there''s no one but Prince Alexander.  It''s not fair for Ramon, and it''s also not appropriate for Prince Alexander whose probably still bedridden and in a coma.


    President Grant and Daniel both know what''s going on with Prince Alexander.  However, they made sure that Alexa does not get any news about him.  They both want Alexa to move on and get on with her life.  Thus, Alexa was kept in the dark of any story about the man she dearly loves.


    Lucas, who was watching from afar, saw everything that had happened between Alexa and Ramon.  His order was to let them be and only keep an eye, in which he follows.  He heard the whole conversation between the two about their childhood, and he thought to himself...


    ''This guy Ramon Le Grand sure is slow'' if you had confessed to her long time ago... Prince Alexander would not enter the picture. Everyone can see that she cares for you... Friendship could turn to love.  I hope that this time, you make sure to get the girl!''   He chuckled as he shakes his head.


    Lucas slowly made his way back to the villa, knowing Alexa probably went straight there.  When he got closer, he saw that Alexa''s room has the light on.  He smiled a little, then shook his head again.


    This babysitting Alexa has taken a toll on him. While his twins already have a child, he doesn''t even have a girl of his own. ''What a life!'' He thought as he enters the house.


    How he wishes that Alexa would get over Prince Alexander and move on...  But it seems that she hasn''t done that at all from the way she had pushed Ramon Le Grand.  Lucas went straight to the kitchen and made himself a coffee. He then turned on the television to see if there''s a game going on...


    Ramon was stunned and unable to move from where Alexa had left him.  He thought that Alexa had finally moved on when she kissed him back.  But, from the way she had pushed him so hard and ran away like the grim reaper was after her... He knows...


    Ramon decided to continue towards the hills where he could look at the sun setting in a full view.  By himself...


    ==


    Meanwhile, back in Stonasia... The King and Queen were discussing Prince Alexander.


    "Let him do what he wanted!  If he wanted to roam around the world to find his lost memory, then so be it!"  The King was telling the Queen, who was adamant not to let Prince Alexander go while he''s still blind.


    "But, what would happen if someone sees him in his condition?  No one must know that he''s now blind and has lost part of his memory.  What if..."  The Queen wasn''t able to finish what she was about to say, for Prince Alexander walks in with the help of Pierre, guiding him towards the King''s massive bed.


    "What do you mean, what if... - Queen mother?  What are you trying to say?  You''re ashamed for people to find out that I''m a blind man?  The Crown Prince Of Stonasia...  A blind man!  Hahaha,"  Prince Alexander was screaming at the top of his lungs.


    "You''re worried about what people might say is that it?  Well, I have news for you... I don''t give a damn what people would say.  I think it''s better if the King would summon his bastard son to come and take my place.  That way, It won''t matter if people find out."  Prince Alexander told the Queen.


    "The only reason I''m here now is to bid you all goodbye and good riddance.  I don''t know how long it would take for me to get all my memory back...  However, I will not come back until I do so!"  He then tapped Pierre to take him out of the room.


    The Queen and the King were unable to utter a word after Prince Alexander''s outburst.  They know it was their fault why Prince Alexander was in that condition right now...  The Queen''s in remorse for what she had done, but... that''s in the past and must be buried deeply.


    Flashback:


    The night that Princess Angelica died, the queen had plotted with her to seduced Prince Alexander.


    The Queen was afraid that Prince Alexander would announce to everyone his relationship with Alexa Grant.  Therefore, he concocted a plan with Princess Angelica.  If everything works out when the morning comes... Prince Alexander would be found in bed together with Princess Angelica.


    For the plan to work, the Queen asked one of the servants to spike Prince Alexander''s drink with aphrodisiac.  Unknown to them that Alexa would also drink from the same glass as Prince Alexander. Thus, it created a problem with implementing the plan.


    However, when Alexa decided to stop at the restroom, they took that opportunity and knocked Prince Alexander out and took him to Princess Angelica''s room.  Unfortunately, by hitting Prince Alexander, they would not be able to do the deed.  And Princess Angelica wanted to sleep with him, for that''s the only way he would marry her.


    Princess Angelica asked the Queen for a drug to counter-attack the aphrodisiac inside Prince Alexander''s body.   It just so happened that the Queen has one in case it''s needed.  She happily handed it over to Princess Angelica.


    "Make sure that you don''t fail or else..."  The Queen warned as she stepped out of the room.


    Princess Angelica quickly administered the cure, which was a mistake in her part for Prince Alexander''s quickly regained his sense and refused to sleep with her.  They end up with heated arguments.


    He even said some harsh words that devastated Princess Angelica to the point of threatening Prince Alexander that she would jump off and kill herself.  Prince Alexander only laughed at her...


    "Go ahead!  Do you think that I would care if you do?  Go Ahead!"  He said sarcastically.


    As when he was about to leave slowly for he was still weak, Princess Angelica ran towards the balcony and was about to jump.  Prince Alexander was still shakey, but when he saw that she was going to kill herself... He went after her and tried to stop her...


    Unknown to them that there was someone out in the balcony watching the whole scene unfold.  The person came slowly closer without them realizing and pushed them off the balcony and watched them with evil eyes as they fell towards their death...

 Chapter 217 - Who Is She?

    A palace guard who was patrolling the ground found Prince Alexander and Prince Angelica splattered on the ground.  He quickly called for back-up, asking what to do?  He knew right away that the man lying in the pool of blood is none other than their Crown Prince Alexander.


    He made sure to inform the higher about his findings.  While he was speaking on the radio, he came and checked for a pulse to see if they are still breathing...  When he felt a heartbeat from Prince Alexander... He let out a sigh of relief.


    He then checked Princess Angelica''s...  The contour of his face changed, and it shows how scared he was, for there was no heartbeat found.  He knew right there and then that she''s dead...  He immediately informs his superior over the radio.  "Sir!  Sir!  Must come right away, it seems that the lady with the Prince had perished.  What should I do?" He was shouting over the radio.


    The guard was startled when he heard a voice right behind him.  "Move the Crown Prince first, then will take care of the Princess." The head of the guard ordered his companions.


    "You!  Move away, go and check the surroundings and make sure that no else witness what happened here."  The head of the guard barks at his subordinate.


    Everything was cleaned up as fast as their feet and hands would take.  After an hour or so, there were no traces of anything happening left on the ground.  The traces of blood were cleaned up, and Princess Angelica''s body taken to a secluded place.  While Prince Alexander was airlifted to the nearby hospitals as per the Queens'' order.


    ===


    No one in the party knows what had transpired on the ground of the palace.  Prince Romano was having a drunken conversation with another guest when the Queen summoned him.


    "Oh'' my God!"  He exclaimed and started shaking...  "How did that happen?  I need to see my sister, right now!"  He shouted in raged.  "How am I going to explain this to my parents, tell me?!"


    "Crown Prince, please!  Calm down... - We don''t know exactly what happened either.  That''s why I need to speak with you."  The Queen was trying her best to console Crown Prince Romano.


    The Queen went into the detail about her plotting with Princess Angelica about seducing her son.  They figured that something must have happened, and the two end up falling off the balcony together...


    "I have a suggestion if you would hear me out?" Said the Queen, hoping that Crown Prince Romano would work with her.


    "Do tell me. I''m all ear!"  He said with a smirked on his face. ''This is good, and she falls for my act.  She has no idea that I''m the one who pushed the two in the balcony.'' He thought while waiting for the Queen to tell him what she''s planning.


    "No one must know what happened here.  Of course, except for your family, for how are you going to bring Princess Angelica''s body.  We could tell your parents that Alexa Grant had done it.  She found them together, and in a fit of rage, she pushed them in the balcony.  What do you think?"


    "Hmmm?  That could work.  How about Alexa''s family members?  If we are to accuse her, then we must have proof to provide them.  I''m sure they would investigate it, and they have the best in their field.  Your talking about the President of the United States of America.  Remember, she''s related to them somehow."  He said casually.


    The Queen thought about for a minute...  "Don''t worry. I have a way to make them believe that it was Alexa Grant that did it.  Just make sure that we are on the same page when it comes to your family.  I don''t want your father the King waging war in my Kingdom."


    "Fine! Let me take care of my sister''s body.  However, I will not shut my mouth for anything.  You will need to compensate me for what I needed to do."  He demanded with a serious-looking face.


    The Queen didn''t hesitate to agree to whatever Crown Prince Romano demanded as long as he could take care of Princess Angelica''s body and take her with him.  Thus, everything moves into motion...


    Crown Prince Romano took care of Princess Angelica''s body by cremating her as fast as he could.  He took her body to the nearby funeral, without the Queen knowing what he plans on doing.  After making sure that Princess Angelica''s body was cremated, he paid the funeral home left without bothering with her ashes...


    Before leaving the Kingdom of Stonasia, he made sure that he has all the things he demanded.  He then went back home and informed the King and Queen of the Spaniard Kingdom that  Princess Angelica was broken-hearted once more and decided to go somewhere to heal her broken heart.


    The King and the Queen could careless for Princess Angelica.  She''s only a bargaining chip for them, and it seems she''s not worth anything if she was turned down twice.  They accepted what Crown Prince Romano said and wash their hands of her.


    Crown Prince Romano was delighted that he was not questioned at all.  He informs the King and Queen that he has some important matters to take care of.


    "It''s for the Kingdom what I''m doing, so I will be gone for a while.  I will keep in contact while I''m away to another country.  But do not worry if I''m not back in a month or two."  He then bid them goodbye and went to fetch his plaything "Jane Si" before heading to the airport on the way to Thailand for Jane Si to have plastic surgery done.


    ===


    Prince Alexander was sitting quietly in the back of the limousine that would take him and Pierre to the airport.  He was looking outside the window and thinking...


    Prince Alexander regained his eyesight a couple of days after arriving in the countryside.  Unfortunately, he still can''t remember everything.  The doctor said that it would take some time, and it might, or it might never come back.


    He decided not to let the King and Queen know that he could already see for he wants to know who had pushed him on the balcony that night and what really happened?


    The doctor that was treating him was a friend and helped him with the lie.  Therefore, the Queen and King believe his still blind and now useless.  With that, they let him go without asking where his heading...


    The therapy took him a year to finally feel that his fitness was excellent enough to travel.  He then decided to go and meet the woman that Pierre had been telling him all the time.  The woman that the Queen would not accept as his future Queen.


    "Who is she?"  He mumbles...  The one that he couldn''t remember at all...


    Pierre said... She''s the reigning Miss Universe from the United States of America...  Miss Alexa Grant...


    But... No matter how many times he stared at her pictures, and watched the clip of her coronation, he couldn''t remember her at all...  His mind always blanked...


    However, his heart is another matter...  it seems to be racing one hundred miles per hour...  Just like right now, as he thinks about meeting her after a year... His heart was going... "Thud-thud-thud!"

 Chapter 218 - He Would Wait For Eternity

    Prince Alexander felt like he''s going to have a heart attack.  He kept on pumping his left chest above his heart that''s beating so fast.  "Thud-thud-thud!"  ''What the heck is wrong with me?'' He thought while he keeps on pumping his chest.


    Pierre saw through the rearview mirror what he was doing and got worried.  "Are you alright, your highness?  Is there something I can do for you?  Do you want me to stop and get your medicine?"  He asked, worriedly.


    Instead of replying to Pierre''s questions, Prince Alexander closed his eyes, forcing himself trying to remember Alexa Grant.  However, no matter how hard he works, nothing...  The more he tries, the more his in pain, "Ahhh!" He exclaimed in which had startled Pierre and put his foot on the break accidentally.


    Prince Alexander was not wearing a seatbelt. Therefore he was thrown toward the front of the car and banged his head on one of the seats.


    "Your highness, are you alright?  If you''re still not ready, we could postpone this trip."  Suggested Pierre with concern in his eyes.


    Prince Alexander was slightly dizzy after banging his head, "Nah!  Keep going. Your the one who keeps telling me that It might help me regain my memories if I meet her in person.  What''s with the sudden change of heart?" He said casually while rubbing the back of his neck.


    Pierre has no choice but to continue driving towards the airport.  It is him that suggested that they go to places that he used to travel and also to meet with Miss Grant, hoping that it will bring back the missing part of Prince Alexander''s memory.


    However, Pierre is now concern that it might be a wrong decision after all.  However, it is far too late to back out...  If they stayed any longer in the palace, there''s a chance that the Queen would find out that he regain his sight already.


    Do or die, and they need to go and meet with Alexa in person.  It''s the only way to find out if he would regain his memory after meeting her.  If that does not work, Pierre doesn''t know what else to do...


    ===


    Meanwhile, back in the Philippines.  Alexa decided to do some volunteering in the community while she''s in the country.  Ethan and Eva had built a home for orphaned children, and Alexa decided to volunteer and help around the place.


    President Grant and Crissy decided to go back to America and make preparation for the wedding and thanksgiving.  Alexa had promised to be back home then since Daniel and Andrea were still on their honeymoon.


    "I''ll stay a few more days and help out the shelter, then I would hurry back home to spend Thanksgiving with you guys,"  Alexa promised with sadness in her eyes.


    President Grant doesn''t want to leave her in the Philippines all alone, but since the Wen and the Go family had promised to take care of her... He let her stay, with the promised that she would be home for Thanksgiving...


    Jeff and Ann were quick to play the matchmaker when they found out that Alexa was going to the shelter to do some volunteering.  They quickly informed Ramon so he could accompany Alexa.


    "I''m not sure if she would like that?  I better not be on her way. I know that she''s still missing him. I know that for a fact!" Told Ramon to Jeff when he was asked.


    "What is wrong with you?  How long had you been pinning for her?  Man... You need to find courage, how in the world are you going to get your girl, if your such a chicken?"  Jeff was trying to piss Ramon off so he would find the courage to court Alexa.


    "It''s of no use! I tried already, and I failed."  He sadly admitted defeat.


    Ann couldn''t stand it any longer and interject.  "Look, Mr. Le Grand.  If it wasn''t for my husband keeps telling me that you''re the best candidate, I would not go along with this.  She''s my cousin, and I only wanted the best for her.  If my husband said that you are the best, then I believe him.


    "However, if you are such a chicken and would not fight for the woman you love...  Then she doesn''t deserve you!"  Ann then turned around and stomped off as she left her husband to continue with his persuasion.


    Ramon was stunned after hearing what Ann had said.  Technically, she''s right.  He''s been in love with Alexa since they were still in middle school, and he never had the guts to fight for her even when he had the chance.  With that thinking, Ramon decided to go for it... Do or die. He would make Alexa his...


    Ramon then quickly left Jeff and Ann''s villa and went straight to Alexa''s.  President Grant, Grandmother Grant, and Chrissy were about to depart to return to America.   Ramon arrived in time to pay his respect to the elders.


    "Don''t worry, Mr. President.  I will make sure that she stays safe while she''s doing volunteering.  I will also make sure that she makes it back in time for Thanksgiving, even if I have to drag her."  He promised to President Grant and Chrissy.


    President Grant thanked Ramon and shook his hand while patting him on his back.  "I will leave her to your care then."  He said as he bid them goodbye.


    Alexa was stunned for the way her father acted.  She used to remember him being adamant that she''s not to associates herself with the Le Grand, but now...  She just shook her head and bid her parents and grandmother goodbye.


    Once they left, it suddenly becomes awkward.  Ramon and Alexa don''t know what to say with one another.  Ramon was hesitating, and so as Alexa...  Therefore, they stood there for a moment before,


    Ramon: "I''m sorry!"


    Alexa: "I''m sorry!"


    Both said it in unison, then looked at each other.  Before, "Hahaha, hahaha!"  Both began laughing out loud for what they had done.


    Alexa was the first to come closer to Ramon and give him a friendly hug.  "I''m truly sorry, Ramon.  I tried, but... I don''t know how to explain it right now.  Give me some time, alright?  I promise, if and when I''m ready...  You will be the one and no one else.  I promise!"


    That''s all Ramon needed to hear to come out of Alexa''s lips.  He conjured the sweetest smile before patting Alexa''s back while they were still embracing each other. "I can wait even if it''s an eternity. Don''t worry, please, don''t stress yourself over it. I had waited this long already, what'' another millennium.  Hahaha!"  He jokingly said to lighten the atmosphere.


    Alexa was both happy and sad...  She''s happy that Ramon was being understanding about it.  However, she''s sad because no matter how hard she tried, she can''t seem to forget the only man she ever truly fell in love with...  Prince Alexander...  Unknown to her was already on the way to find her.


    ===


    Meanwhile, Prince Alexander and Pierre arrived at the Airport...  Prince Alexander was anxious as to what would happen when they do finally meet face to face...

 Chapter 219 - Torn Between Two Lovers

    "Has all the arrangements been made?"  Prince Alexander asked as they stepped out of the Tarmac toward the waiting limousine.


    "Yes!  Your Highness.  Since we couldn''t stay at the Island resorts due to private events that are going on right now, they referred us to another hotel that''s owned by a friend of the CEO of the Island Resort,"  Pierre said nonchalantly.


    Prince Alexander didn''t think anything of what Pierre had said, for he doesn''t remember meeting CEO Jeff Go anyway.  Pierre didn''t bother to elaborate, for he doesn''t want Prince Alexander to start thinking so much.


    As they were about to enter the witing vehicle, it caught Prince Alexander''s eye, the Airforce One that''s currently taxying the runway.  He knew that the private plane belongs to the United States Of America.  And only the First Family utilizes them.  As he watched the plane lift-off, a strange feeling came to him...  ''Why do I feel that I met the people on board the plane?''  He thought as he proceeded to enter the vehicle.


    Pierre saw the look that Prince Alexander gave when he was staring at AirForce One takes off.  He was debating if he should inform him that Alexa Grant is a member of the First Family of The United States of America.  Just as when he was about to say something, Prince Alexander went inside at the back of the vehicle.  There was nothing Pierre could do but go in as well to sit at the front passenger set of the car.


    They arrive at the THJ Hotel & Casino.  The General Manager was briefed ahead of time about their arrival.  Since Prince Alexander is a Royal, the General Manager made sure that he was available to greet them when they arrive.


    The vehicle with the flag of the Kingdom of Stonasia arrives with two other cars.  One ahead of them and one behind.  The General manager deduced that the people on the front and the back vehicles were the bodyguards.


    When the burly European men stepped out of the vehicle and lined up waiting for Prince Alexander to stepped out of the car... The General Manager and his Assistant quickly stood straight, waiting for the Royal guest to get out of the vehicle.


    A moment later, Prince Alexander stepped out of the limousine.  All spectator was in awe when they saw the tall, handsome European man.  They were wondering if he''s a movie star or some idol.  However, when they saw that the vehicle has a flag of some country, they figure his someone famous.


    People stood still as Prince Alexander walked straight toward the lobby of the hotel with a stern-looking face.  The General Manager, who''s waiting for him at the front door, smiles as he got closer.


    "Good day!  Your Highness, Welcome to TGJ Hotel & Casino.  I hope you enjoy your stay with us."  The General Manager Greeted Prince Alexander.  He only nodded in reply without saying a word.


    "Please!  after you!" Said the General Manager with a big smile on his face.  By The way, I''m the General Manager, Arman Gusman, at your service, your Highness!"  He then handed his business card to Pierre, who''s walking right behind Prince Alexander.


    Pierre took out one of his business cards and handed it over to the General Manager in return.  "I''m Pierre, the assistant of your highness Crown Prince Alexand of Stonasia."  He said proudly.


    Arman Gusman accepted the card.  "Thank you!  If you follow me, I will escort you to the penthouse where your Highness would be staying.  To inform you... The penthouse is a private residence of the Chairman of the hotel.  I was approved to let your highness utilize it while in the country."  Arman Gusman informed them while they were inside the private elevator that would take them to the penthouse.


    "Hmmm, thank the Chairman for me!"  Prince Alexander finally spoke while standing still like a statue.  When they arrive at the penthouse, they saw that it was not like a hotel room but a home.  Prince Alexander likes it, and he smiles while surveying the place.


    The butler, two maids, and a chef were standing by already inside the penthouse.  They greeted Prince Alexander and Pierre as they walked inside the apartment.


    Arman Gusman introduces help.  "Your Highness, this is the people that would cater to your need while you''re staying with us.  Here is your butler, and these two are the maids, and lastly, your chef, my younger brother Ariel Gusman.  This way, you will not need to dine among the commoner."  Arman proudly informs Prince Alexander and Pierre.


    Once Arman Gusman introduces everyone, he figures he wasn''t needed any longer.  He bid them goodbye and then curtsied before leaving with a big grin on his face.  "Oh, my God!  This is unbelievable!  A living Royalty is staying at my hotel.  Hahaha!"  He mumbles to himself as he walks out of the door while his assistant following behind.


    "Sir, we are so lucky!  We met a living Crown Prince of some kingdom.  Someday, that man would be the King, and when that happens, we could say we met him in person.  Hahaha!  We should have asked for a picture together."  The assistant suggested.


    Arman smacks the head of his assistant.  "Are you insane, don''t you know that they value their privacy.  He''s not a celebrity, and he''s a Royalty, do you know the difference?"  He said while his brow was raised and looking pierce at his assistant.


    Arman Gusman had learned a lot about being around his younger sister and his billionaire brother-in-law.  Fo the last ten -years or so that he''s been running the TGH Hotel & Casino, he had met all kinds of people.


    This time when he received a call in the middle of the night from his younger sister, who lives in Japan, telling him to make sure the penthouse was clean in excellent condition.  He thought they were coming for a weekend visit...


    He was in for a shock when she told him that it''s a Royalty that was coming to stay.  CEO Jeff Go contacted his business partner Chairman Tanaga Jones asking if they would house a specific Royalty.  Chairman Tanaga Jones entrust his wife to contact his brother-in-law and relay the message.


    Thus, Prince Alexander ends up staying at THJ Hotel and Casino...


    ===


    Meanwhile, at Go mansion, the couple Jeff and Ann were having a conversation about Prince Alexander, Ramon, and Alexa...  They were torn between Prince Alexander and Ramon...  They don''t know who they should support for Alexa...


    "I think it was a good idea not to let the Crown Prince stay at our Resort.  We need to give Alexa and Ramon time..., and in the meantime, we can find out what''s going on with Crown Prince Alexander?" Jeff said to his wife while they were laying in bed ready to go to bed...

 Chapter 220 - A Disguise

    After everyone left, there was only Alexa and Lucas left.  Alexa requested that since it is not known yet that she''s the daughter of the President of the United States of America, no one would try to harm her.  Therefore, she only wants one bodyguard, and that''s Lucas and no one else.


    At first, President Grant and Daniel were adamant for her to keep a minimum of three. Like before, when the couple Logan and Ria was with her.  But Alexa insisted, and she would not back down until they give in.  They decided to use a voting system, and Alexa won with a landslide.


    Four women against two men... It was agreed that only Lucas would remain with Alexa for the duration of her stay in the Philippines.  Which is only about a couple more days and she would be returning with everyone for a Thanksgiving dinner at the White House.


    President Grant decided to host Thanksgiving dinner at the White House, and he extended his invitation to all the family members of Go, Tan, and Wen family.  However, since Thanksgiving was not customarily celebrated in the Philippines...


    Only Jeff, Ann, little Jeffrey, and his twin little Ava, along with Sophia, Albert, Eva, and Ethan, would attend.  Grandmother Tan and Grandfather Go has other plans.  Everything was set, and Alexa would fly with them.  Giving her a couple of days to do her volunteering at the children''s home.


    The passes quick, Ramon would accompany Alexa to do her volunteering, and at night they would have dinner together.  Everything was going well, but their relationship has not moved an inch.  Alexa still treats Ramon like her brother, best friend, her buddy.  Nothing more...


    On Alexa''s last night in the Philippines, she told Ramon that she wanted to have an early night and bid him goodbye since she would be leaving the very next day.


    "You could come and visit me anytime, you know!  So'' don''t give me that sour face look, alright?!"  Alexa was trying to make Ramon smile, for he was saddened when he found out that Alexa was going back to America already.


    "I know, but it''s not the same when your close by where I could visit you anytime like this.  Nevertheless, there''s the saying that ''being apart makes the heart grow fonder.''  I''m hoping anyway."  Ramon said with sadness in his voice even though he has a smile on his face.


    They bid each other goodbye, and Alexa ordered him not to see her go the next day.  She doesn''t want to miss him right away.  She needs time to think things through, and she won''t be able to do that if he''s always around.  "Please, buddy!"  Alexa asked while her two palms were together like she''s praying...


    "Alright!  I promise I will not see you off.  Do give me a call when you arrive, though.  Please?!"  Now it''s his turn to beg and pray...  The two hugged each other, and Ramon left, leaving the lonely Alexa...


    ===


    Alexa was feeling bored and decided to call the only unmarried relative she has around.  Eva Wen, who was getting ready for bed already after a long day.  Suddenly her phone buzzed, and when she checked, it was none other than her cousin Alexa.


    "Hey! What are you doing?  Not going to be already, are you?"  Alexa asked sheepishly.


    Eva was stunned for a moment and unable to reply.  She couldn''t believe that Alexa would call her.  She didn''t even know that Alexa has her cellphone number.  More or less, calling her at 9:00 p.m., Eva was shocked because ever since they found out they were related to one another, they only said a few words with each other.


    "Are you there?  Hello!"  Alexa repeated, wondering if Eva had hung-up on her?


    "Oh'' I''m so sorry!  Yes, I''m here... What''s up?" Eva tries to sound cheerful for Alexa.  She knows that Alexa was all alone in her villa.


    "Do you know a good place we could go out?  I''m bored, and I could use a company."  Alexa went straight to the point.  She''s not the type to play words.


    "Hmmm,  well, I was ready to go to bed, but if you want to go somewhere... I would be more than happy to accompany you."  Said Eva while trying to take out the face mask that she just put on.


    Alexa felt relief that Eva''s available, and she would have someone to accompany her.  Lucas was of no use when it comes to partying.  She misses Ria, who decided to stay home with their twin babies.  And she never asked for another female agent.


    "How about in thirty minutes, I''ll be there to pick you up.  We could take the boat out to the city and go to one of the nightspots in the city.  I don''t know any good place, so you will have to decide on that one." Alexa excitedly said while she was trying to figure out what she would wear.


    Suddenly Eva remembers that Alexa is famous now.  People know her for her face is everywhere in billboards advertising the upcoming Miss Universe competition in a couple of months.   Therefore, they needed to do something first so that no one would recognize Alexa.


    "Cuz, you will need to put on a disguise, though.  Your face is plastered all around the country, and we would not enjoy ourselves if people learned that you''re around.  They would hound you all night."  Eva said calmly while concern was showing in her eyes.


    "True!  Do you have any idea of what should I disguise with?  Should I disguise as a man and be your date?  Hahaha!"  Then Alexa thought of Eva''s boyfriend, Ethan. She changed her mind.  "Nah!  I don''t want Ethan getting jealous and later kill me."  Alexa said, still thinking of what she should disguise herself into...


    "Why don''t you call Ann, she''s good at that.  She had done it before when she had to step in as Interim CEO for Tan Corporations, and she could guide you."  Eva excitedly told Alexa while she starts rummaging for something she could wear.


    "Alright!  Come over and will get ready from her and will leave right away.  I''ll wait for you."  Alexa then hung up the phone and called Ann next...


    While Jeff and Ann were playing cupid for Alexa, doing their best to prevent Prince Alexander and her crosses their path...  Fate has that the two would meet no matter how someone tries to prevent it from happening.

 Chapter 221 - Meeting After A Year

    Meanwhile, back at TGH Hotel & Casino inside the Penthouse.  Prince Alexander decided that he would go down and check out the Casino.   As per the General Manager Arman Gusman, there''s an of things he could do to enjoy himself while he was staying there.  Therefore, he decided to take the offer and prepare to go down and have fun.


    Since Prince Alexander had been coup-up for a year rehabilitating, he decided to enjoy life while he''s there.  His playboy attitude resurfaces, and now he wanted actions.  Even though their primary purpose was to meet with Alexa face to face, that was only to see if he could get back the memory he lost.


    Pierre had told him that he was so in love with Alexa Grant that he had changed his ways.  He was once a notorious playboy and never taken any woman seriously.  The funny thing was, he could remember those days of him playing around, but not the time he spent with Alexa Grant.  Which is odd, and that''s what he''s trying to solve now.


    But that would be for tomorrow when they go to the Island Resort where this Alexa Grant is currently staying.  For now, he would enjoy his night, and if by chance, he meets a beautiful woman along...  So be it, he would enjoy himself to the fullest.


    Prince Alexander was having a blast making himself as handsome as he could be.  Which it wasn''t hard at all for he''s looks alone would do that. Add the body that comes with a year of exercising while he was rehabilitating... He looks like a male god out of Greek mythology...   One look and a wide grin procured on his face.  He knows that any woman saw him tonight would gladly give away the jewel of the nation...


    Pierre was agape when he saw how Prince Alexander looked when he stepped out of the room.  He made the sign of the cross ''Lord have mercy on any woman he would come across tonight.  It seems like the player is back to hunt his prey...'' He thought while he''s staring at him as he comes closer.


    "Close your mouth before the fly goes in.  What are you standing there for? Let go and party!!!"


    Pierre wasn''t able to utter a single word.  He only follows like the good assistant he is to Prince Alexander.  However, before while they were on the elevator going down to the lobby.  Prince Alexander has a request for Pierre.


    "Tonight, I don''t want you to be my assistant."  He said calmly without batting an eye.


    "Your Highness?  I don''t get it?"  Pierre asked bewildered.


    Prince Alexander looks at Pierre with a straight face.  "Tonight, I''m not Crown Prince Alexander of Stonasia.  Tonight, I''m simply Alex with no last name.  And you are simply Pierre, my buddy.  We are from Europe but never mention which Kingdom or Country."  He announced seriously.


    "So, you want us to act like we are friends instead of...  And if anyone asked, we came from some Kingdom or Country in Europe?  Did I get it right?"  Pierre''s face was showing that he doesn''t believe what he''s hearing coming out of Prince Alexander''s mouth.


    "Yes!  You heard it right, and you better not screw this one up.  I had been couped up for a whole year, and I''m going to have fun tonight. Hahaha!"  Prince Alexander stated with touches of laughter.


    The elevator turned silence for a while.  Pierre was in deep thought, and Prince Alexander was enjoying watching the little monitor inside the elevator showing the club on the rooftop.  Then something hits him...  "I know what we are going to do instead of going to the Casino.  We are going there!"  He pointed at the club at the rooftop. While smiling mischievously.


    ===


    Meanwhile, Ann was so excited that she had to go to Alexa''s villa to teach her what she needed to do for her disguise.  When Ann heard that Alexa and Eva were going out, she couldn''t help herself but get jealous of her two cousins.  They are all about the same ages but, she''s already married while the two were still single and could mingle.


    Ann just had to give the two girls some advice...  "You know I had learned a thing or two, my bestie Lea.  Back in the old days, that girl could party...  Anyway, one day, I needed to find a husband.  [A fake husband], and she dressed me up.  So that you know, that''s where I met Jeff.


    "Let me give her a call, and I know she would have fun fixing you up...  "So, to make the long story short, let''s dress you up tonight as I did before and let see if those guys don''t drool over you.


    "However, we will make your make-up a little heavy so no one could recognize you.  The face they were used to is the demure sweet and beautiful Miss Universe.  What we are about to make you is the alluring and s.e.xy Lexy, don''t use your real name no matter what."  Ann finishes her classes with a bang.


    It did not take them long to transpose Alexa to s.e.xy Lexy since she does have a curvy body, tall and beautiful.  It''s going to be hard for any many to take their eyes off her now.  Ann made her wear skin-tight jeans and a sleeveless top. Her makeup was massive as it can be, but it looks so s.e.xy on her.  With red lips, high cheekbone, squinting eyes, she looks more like an Oriental barbie doll.


    "Oh'' my God!  No one would ever guess that it was you!"  Eva exclaims loudly while in shock to see Alexa''s transformation.  From a beauty queen to a goddess...


    Alexa raised her eyebrow on her cousin''s reaction. "Look who''s talking!  Did you take a look at yourself in the mirror?  You better check it out again, in case you didn''t see it yourself.  You could make a hundred car crush with each other if you decided to walk down the street.  Hahaha!"


    She banters, but there''s a truth in what she said.  Eva was comparable stunning with Alexa... After all, it runs in their genes...


    Then it was time for them to leave.  With only one problem... Lucas, the bodyguard, in which Alexa didn''t want to come along and ruin her last night and last chance to be mischievous.  She looked at Ann for help, with a sad-looking face to make her feel sorry for her.


    There was nothing Ann could do but find a way to detain Lucas from going with them... She called Jeff for help and a couple of minutes later... Lucas was knocked out by six of Jeff''s bodyguard.


    "Don''t worry, and we will explain to him later once you guys were gone.  Have fun, girls!"  Ann and Lea bid them goodnight and left to go back to their villas where the husband was waiting in bed.


    Once Ann and Lea left,  Alexa looked at her cousin with a sly grin plastered on her face.  "Then it was time for s.e.xy Lexy and Lady E to fly out of the coup and head out to a fun night in the city..."

 Chapter 222 - The Heart Beats, Even If The Memory Was Gone

    The club was jammed pack when Alexa and Eva arrived.  Ann had asked Jeff to call ahead and make sure that the girl will not have an issue going in.  When Jeff found out where the girl was heading... He wasn''t too happy for that''s where he had set Prince Alexander up for the night.


    He was planning to transport Prince Alexander the next day when they all leave to fly to America.  Since their flight is around noon and the check-in time is at 3:00 p.m, there was no chance of them meeting.  However, now that Alexa decided to go to THG Hotel & Casino... He''s not sure any longer.


    When Jeff wasn''t making a move to contact the hotel, Ann nudged him.  "Hey,'' Aren''t you going to reach the Manager?  If you''re not, then I will!"  Ann said irritably.


    Jeff quickly got up and made a call.  He knows better than to ignore what his wife wants.  If he doesn''t do what Ann wanted, he will end up sleeping in the dog house.  That''s one thing he would never allow to happen ever again.


    With Jeff''s arrangement, Alexa and Eva have no problem getting in.  They were ushered to a private seating area while two of Jeff''s bodyguards follow them in secret.  Alexa said she doesn''t want Lucas to tag along, but she never said that Jeff could not send his bodyguard.  Therefore, he arranged for two of his best guys to watch over the girls.


    As soon as Alexa and Eva enter, every man they passed by would agape and stared hungrily towards the two girls.  They only ignored them and continued walking like they were doing the catwalk on the runway.  H.i.p.s were shaking, and long legs were showing...


    There''s no way anyone could ignore them as they passed by.  Men or women were staring at the two who enters without a partner in tow.  For the women with a partner, it smells trouble, and for the single ladies, it is worst for the competition just got intense.


    Once they were seated, Alexa ordered the most potent drink they have in the house.  While Eva only orders a mild drink... ''Fuzzy navel'' A mixed of orange juice and vodka.  Unlike Alexa, she asked for the most potent c.o.c.ktail drink available, and the waiter brought her ''Long Island Ice Tea'' With nine different types of alcohol in it, and it''s as strong as it can get.


    When Alexa tasted it, all that came out of her mouth was, "Ahhh!  This is delicious!  Now I could drink ten more of this." She told Eva whose slowly sipping her c.o.c.ktail.


    "Can I have a taste?"  Eva asked for she got curious from the way Alexa exclaimed, and it was showing on her face how much she loves it.  Therefore, she must try it too.  "Phew!"  Then spit it out as quick as Eva could.  "A- I mean, Lexy!  What in the world is wrong with you?  That drink if for an alcoholic person!"  Now it''s Eva''s turn to exclaim.


    "Hahaha!  Hahaha!  Hahaha!"  Alexa was having fun seeing her cousin turn all red from sipping from her drink.  "You are so cute, and you know that!  One glass of this, and we will be jamming..."  Alexa proudly told Eva whose still trying to get rid of the alcohol in her taste bud.


    Meanwhile, in the next private table, Prince Alexander and Pierre had just arrived and currently checking out the place.  The place was dimly lit, so they really could not see well unless the person were next to each other.  Therefore, even though they passed Alexa''s private table, Alexa didn''t see Prince Alexander, for she was busy teasing Eva at the time.


    However, when she began laughing and Prince Alexander heard her voice... He felt a tinge of pain in his heart... The sound of the voice was familiar to his ears. He couldn''t pinpoint where and who that voice belongs to.  He decided to let it go and continue gazing towards the dance floor and watch for his prey.


    However, after a few drinks already and still not finding what he was searching for, he started to feel bored and thinking of calling it a night.  "This is no fun any longer, why don''t we finish this drink and let''s head to the Casino and see about playing some card."  He told Pierre, who was enjoying himself watching the dance floor.


    He was stunned and disappointed to hear what Prince Alexander had said.  However, who is he to contradict what the boss wants.  He only nodded and smiled slightly.  "Yes, Alex...  If that''s what you want.  Let''s get out of here then."


    Pierre finished his drink in one gulp and prepared to get up, when... "Wait!  Let''s wait a little longer."  Prince Alexander stopped him from getting up.  Pierre follows where Prince Alexander was looking, and he saw two gorgeous women with a beautiful smile plastered on their faces ¡ª making their way towards the dance floor.


    The way was paved as they walk towards the dance floor.  People that were dancing stopped and gazed at the two as they do their catwalk towards the middle of the dance floor.  Once they reached the center, the tempo of the music changed to a more seductive s.e.xy dance song.


    When Eva heard it, she was about to turn around and go back to their table.  However, Alexa stopped her and winked before she began swaying her h.i.p.s and start dancing.  They came from a multi-talented, and musically inclined family.  Therefore, dancing was nothing for both of them.


    They danced their hearts out like a seductress.  They didn''t care that everyone had stopped and stood mesmerized from the way the cousin was dancing.  They continued having the wildest night ever in their entire existence.


    Unknown to Alexa that Prince Alexander''s gaze was fixed on her, and his heartbeat was running wild like a mustang. *Thud-thud-thud-thud!*  He didn''t realize that he was being hypnotized already and got up and made his way towards the dancing floor...

 Chapter 223 - Shes Invited To His Table

    However, just as Prince Alexander was ready to make his move towards the dancing floor.  The music stopped, and Alexa and Eva stopped dancing and left the dance floor to go to the ladies.  They had poorly sweated and wanted to freshen up.


    Prince Alexander has no choice but to sit back down and think of the next step.  "Pierre, go to the restroom and wait by the ladies'' room, and when the two ladies come out, invite them to our table." He ordered anxiousness showing on his face.


    "Your H- Alex! Do I have to wait for them by the ladies'' room?  How about we wait until they come back and see where they are seated, and I will go and invite them?"  Said Pierre with a sad-looking face, for it''s embarrassing for him to stand and wait by the ladies'' room.


    "No!  Go and wait over there, or they might leave without us knowing.  I want to meet her, and she''s... she''s...  I don''t know what to say, just go!"  Prince Alexander urged Pierre with urgency.


    Pierre has no choice but to comply with his master''s request.  He got up from his chair and went towards the ladies''room and stand outside, waiting for Alexa and Eva to come out.


    ===


    Meanwhile, inside the bathroom, Alexa was having the time of her life.  She was tipsy already after drinking two full glass of long Island Ice Tea.  She was never much of a drinker from the begin with, but tonight she just wanted to have fun and forget everything that had happened.


    Eva was concerned that Alexa was acting mischievous and texted Ann while she was inside one of the stalls.


    Eva: [Ann, what should I do?  She''s a little drunk already, and she''s acting wild!]


    Ann was already asleep and didn''t hear her phone beep.  However, Jeff''s a light sleeper, so he picked up Ann''s phone and checked the message.  His eyebrow raised when he saw the news that Eva sent and decided to call his bodyguards.


    "What''s going on?  I heard that she''s drunk and acting wild, is that true?"  Jeff asked quietly as not to wake the sleeping Ann next to him.


    "As far as what we could see from where we at sir, she might be a little tipsy, but nothing unusual in her behavior.  Just like everyone else here, she was dancing and enjoying herself."  The bodyguard reported to Jeff.


    "Alright!  If she begins acting crazy and wild, get her out of there before anyone recognizes her.  You got my order!"  He then hung up and went back to sleep without replying to Eva''s text.


    Ann, who was sound asleep, was awakened when she heard her husband speaking quietly on the phone.  She opened one eye and looked at her husband, who just closed his eyes to go back to sleep.  "Honey, who was that you were talking just now?" She mumbles barely audible.


    "Hmmm, nothing!  Go back to sleep, and it is nothing!"  Jeff said and kissed his wife''s forehead and began stroking her back, trying to make her go back to sleep.


    ===


    "Eva, where are you?  Come on!  We need to go back out there!  We didn''t come here to hide in the bathroom, let''s go!"  Alexa shouted from the outside of the stall where Eva was hiding, waiting for Ann to text back.


    When she didn''t get a reply, and Alexa was already banging on the door of the stall, she has no choice but to plush the toilet and acted that she just finished doing number #2.


    "Cuz, I''m sorry!  I think the c.o.c.ktail drink gave me diarrhea.  Why don''t you go ahead and go back out there and I''ll follow."  Eva shouted from the inside.


    Alexa didn''t want to stay any longer than needed inside the ladies'' room, "Alright, then!  Don''t stay here all night.  I''ll wait for you at the table."  She then walked out of the ladies''room without a care in the world.


    No sooner than Alexa walked out of the door, Pierre accosted her, and she was stunned for he didn''t recognize her at all.  Alexa''s eyes widened when she realized that it was Pierre, but she didn''t show it to him.


    "Excuse me, my lady!  A friend of mine would like to invite you to our table if you don''t mind?"  Pierre aggressively said to Alexa as he approached.


    Alexa''s eyebrow raised and looked at Pierre with pierce hostility.  She couldn''t believe her eyes that he''s right in front of her right now, trying to pick her up.  Then she thought about the word he just said... '' A friend would like to invite?  Which friend?  As far as she knows, he doesn''t have any friends.  Who could it be?''  Alexa is now curious as to who this person he''s talking about.


    "A friend, you said?  How good-looking this friend of yours?  What makes you think that I would be interested in joining your table?  What do I look like to you?"  She asked sarcastically.


    Pierre gave Alexa a once over before replying.  "In my eyes... You are one hot woman that any man would want to bed with.  Is my answer good enough?"  Replied Pierre equally sarcastic and a smirk on his face.


    Pierre didn''t want to invite the girl in front of him.  He doesn''t wish for Prince Alexander to have any relationship with any other woman.  The reason he brought him there to meet with his first love and only love.  He''s afraid that Prince Alexander would take this hussy back to his room and forget about their purpose of going to the Philippines.


    Alexa was stunned by the way Pierre had spoken to her. She was about to land a slap on his face... Then she remembers what she''s wearing and what she wanted to accomplish by dressing that way.  She wanted every man that she would come across to want her... to drool looking at her, and it seems she had accomplished it.


    "Hmmm, Your right about that!  So where are this table of yours and your friend that invited me to join?  Why don''t you show me and let me see if I would be interested in joining you after meeting him."  Alexa said with the s.e.xiest smile she could conjure.


    Unknown to her that Pierre wasn''t lured at all with her s.e.xy smile.  Instead, he''s totally disgusted and not affected.  "If you would follow me, I would take you to him."  He then leads the way...


    Alexa was curious as to who this person that Pierre was referring to as a friend. ''Could it be... Nah!'' She thought as she follows Pierre towards the private table.  However, as she got nearer to the dimly lit table and saw a tall man sitting regally at the table...  Her heart began beating so fast that she feels like she''s hyperventilating.  She stopped!

 Chapter 224 - Heart To Heart Talk

    Alexa was in total shock to see the person sitting with a big smile on his handsome face, was the same man she had been pinning for over a year.  The man that supposed to be bedridden, unable to see, and lost his memory of her.


    ''What is this?  Is this some kind of joke?'' Alexa couldn''t comprehend what going on, and she was unable to move forward after seeing that face...  Prince Alexander, the only man she ever loved...


    Pierre realizes that Alexa was not behind him when he was about to introduce her to Prince Alexander.  He turned to look and saw that she was standing there looking straight at Prince Alexander like she just saw a ghost or something.


    That irritated Pierre more, he thought that the girl had recognized Prince Alexander and was so stunned that it''s a Royalty that invited her.  He went back to where Alexa was.  "Are you coming or not?"  He said disgustingly.


    Alexa came to her senses when she heard Pierre''s remark and continued towards the table.  This time, the smile that was on her face a while ago, faded and what replaces it was a sly look pointed towards Prince Alexander.  She''s about to have a war with him, and as soon as she got closer, she was going to give it to him...


    However, when Prince Alexander got up and smiled so sweetly at her... Her heartbeats began running like crazy.  "Thud-thud-thud-thud!"


    "Hi!  Beautiful, thank you for accepting my invitation.  I''m Alex, and you are?"  Prince Alexander said it with the sweetest and s.e.xy smile he could conjure.


    Alexa only stared at him, unable to utter a word.  She''s not sure what to say or do...  ''Is it because of my disguised that''s why he didn''t recognize me?  Or did he really forget about me?  Which one is it?''  She thought as she continued staring at him without replying to his questions.


    "Would you like to sit down?"  Prince Alexander pulls out the chair next to him.  He then looked at Pierre and gave him a signal to get lost and leave them alone.


    Pierre didn''t want too, but he has no choice but to follow the order.  He quickly got up and excused himself, and went toward the bar to sit and watch the two.


    As soon as Pierre left, Alexa sat down on the chair that Prince Alexander pulled out.  She was still staring at him, disbelief of what she''s seeing.  Finally, she found her voice and decided to test the water.  "Alex, you say?  Hi!  I''m Lexy nice to meet you!"  She said while extending her hands for a handshake.


    However, when Prince Alexander took her hand and flipped it over and kissed the back... The tingling sensation shoots up all the way to Alexa''s heart. "Thud-thud-thud!"


    She quickly pulls her hand out as a fire had burnt her.  She then put her hands together and began wringing it, she''s uneasy and doesn''t know how to act or react.


    Prince Alexander raised his hand to call for a waiter.  A moment later, a waiter came and took his order.  "Same one and whatever the lady wants."  He told the waiter while looking at Alexa to say something.


    Alexa looked at the waiter, "Long Island Ice Tea x 2, please!"  She replies without batting an eye.


    "Yes, ma''am!"  The waiter left, shaking his head.  ''Long Island Ice Tea x 2 does she have a deathwish?  I had served her two already earlier, and I saw her finish it all.  Now she wanted two more.  She''s going to have one big fat headache comes morning."  He mumbles to himself as he went toward the bar to get the drinks.


    "So'' are you here for business or pleasure?"  Prince Alexander asked, trying to have a small talk.


    "Both!"  Was all Alexa said, still staring at him?


    Prince Alexander realizes that she had been staring at him ever since, and he wonders if she had recognized him and know that his a Royalty.  He smiles for he thinks it''s a plus for him if she recognizes him,


    "You had been staring at me since you came, by chance had we met before?  Do you know who I am?"  He asked curiously, and he wanted to make sure that what he was thinking was right.


    Alexa was unsure of how she was going to answer his question.  Just when she was about to reply...


    "Lexy!  There you are!  I had been looking for you everywhere.  I had been calling your cellphone, and you are not answering." Eva keeps on talking without looking at Prince Alexander''s direction.  Then she finally lookup and saw Prince Alexander.  Her eyes widened, and about to say, "Your...H."


    But, Alexa was pretty quick to put her hand on her mouth and got up from her chair and drag Eva further away from the table.  "Shss!  He didn''t recognize me, and he doesn''t know we know who he is.  So, be a good girl and go back to our table and let me have a moment with him.  Alright!"


    "Oh,'' alright!  Fine, I''ll go back to our table and give you time.  However, it''s getting late, and I still have early shoots tomorrow.  How about this, since he''s your boyfriend anyway... why don''t I scram and go back home.  And you stay with him tonight!  How''s that?!" Eva said mischievously, but she was only joking.


    Unknown to Eva that Alexa likes her idea, "That sounds good, I''ll call you if something changed.  Go ahead and go home.  Oh'' by the way, take the two bodyguards with you.  I don''t want to be bothered tonight!"  Alexa then turned around and went back to Prince Alexander, who was watching them the whole time.


    The two girls knew that two of Jeff''s bodyguards had been following them.  They didn''t stop them for they needed protection anyway.  However, now that Alexa plans on having a heart to heart with Prince Alexander, she needed to get rid of them.


    "Sure! I''ll figure out a way to lure them.  See you tomorrow then!"  The two girls hugged before Eva quickly left towards the directions where the two bodyguards were sitting.  One way or the other, she would take them with her...


    When Prince Alexander saw that the other girl left, a wide grin procured on his handsome face.  "She''s going to be mine tonight!"  He said to himself as Alexa approaches...

 Chapter 225 - Inviting Alexa To His Room

    Prince Alexander was feeling good about himself.  After seeing the Eva had left, he knew she''s going to be his by the time the night was over.  He couldn''t understand why he was so drawn to her, and as he stared at her coming his way, his heart was beating faster and faster...  "Thud-thud-thud!"


    '' What is this?  I''m supposed to be in love with Alexa Grant, why is it that I had forgotten our time together, and now my heart is beating like crazy for this woman? ''  He''s thinking while Alexa was approaching.


    As soon as Alexa arrived at the table, she grabbed the glass full of Long Island Ice Tea and gulped it in one go.  She needed to find the courage to have a one on one with her boyfriend.  She needed to find out what is going on?  The only way to do that is to get out of the noisy club and go someplace quiet where they could talk.  And the only place she could think of at the moment is his room...


    After finishing the first glass, she took the other one and did the same thing.  She gulps it all in one go like a madwoman.  That shocked Prince Alexander and his brow raised.  ''Is she trying to get herself drunk or what? Hmmm, If you want to get drunk, sure, why not!  I will help you all the way.''


    Prince Alexander raised his hand and motioned to the waiter to bring two more of the same drink Alexa was drinking.


    A moment later, two more long island ice tea was in front of Alexa, whose now more than tipsy.  She looked at the tall glass of c.o.c.ktail in front of her and smiled.  "Hmmm, am I seeing two, or It''s two?  Hahaha!  I think I''m drunk."  Alexa blurt out happily.


    "  No, you are not drunk yet, there''s actually two in front of you."  Prince Alexander whispered in her ears.  He was so close to her that the heat emitting from his body was shooting straight to Alexa.


    Alexa couldn''t handle it any longer and grabs Prince Alexander''s face with her two palms and kissed him lips to lips.  "Hmmm, you taste so sweet..."  She mumbles between the kiss.


    At first,  Prince Alexander was stunned by the way Alexa had kissed him.  He couldn''t believe how bold she is and had actually initiated the kiss.  With that, he gives all he knows and kissed her back.  The two were locked lips for more than a minute, and they were totally heated.


    When they came apart, both were trying to catch their breath. "Wow!  That was something!" Said Prince Alexander with a smile.  "Do you want to go somewhere more private so we could continue this without interruption?" He whispered into her ears before kissing the bottom of her earlobe.


    Alexa was totally drunk and the only thing that matter to her was, she''s with the only man she ever loved.  She would go until the end of the earth with him if he asked.  "Sure!  Take me to heaven, loverboy!"  Alexa said boldly, words she would never utter unless she''s out of her mind... Which she is at the moment.


    Prince Alexander''s brows raised.  He couldn''t believe the word that came out of her mouth.  He began thinking that he might have made a mistake and run into a professional. [Hooker]


    The only way to know was to get out of there and check her out.  If she''s, in fact, a professional, he cannot under any circ.u.mstances touch or have anything to do with her.  He''s a Crown Prince and anything that could stain his reputation, and he must stay away.  He raised his hand and motioned to Pierre to come.


    "Yes, Alex!  What''s up?"  Was all Pierre said while looking at Alexa disgustingly.


    Alexa saw Pierre and gave him a look that cook kill.  Pierre does not understand why the girl was giving him a killer look.  From what he gathered, and from the way she looks... She could be one of those girls, ''an escort''  No good breed woman would dress as she does, she flaunted all the assets of her body for all the men to see.


    Unknown to him that Alexa was giving him that look because she''s still mad at him for the last year that she''s been in pain missing Prince Alexander.  She thought that Pierre would be on her side and would do everything in his power to help them be together...


    However, he never once tried to contact her or do anything for her to be able to see Prince Alexander.  Therefore, she concluded that he''s against her, and if he knew who she is, he would do everything in his power to get rid of her.


    Alexa decided to find a way to get rid of Pierre.  "Alex, how about we get out of her now... I''m a little too hot..." Her voice was too s.e.xy as she whispered into his ears.


    Prince Alexander couldn''t understand why he was so into her.  A mear whisper and a little touch under his earlobe... made him shiver and wanted to take her right there and then.  They need to get out of there as fast as they could before his friend down below decided to wake up and stand proud and tall.


    "Pierre, buddy!  Take care of everything. I''ll see you tomorrow!" He then got up and helped Alexa to get up as well.  She was over the limit already and was swaggering as she tries to walk with high heels.  However, she''s still coherent enough to know that one of the bodyguards that Jeff had sent was still there and watching from afar.


    She had to think of something to be able to speak to the person, or he might follow them, and Prince Alexander, my wonder who he is and who she is to have a bodyguard.   She thought of something and tried if it would work.


    "Alex, would you give me a minute... I need to speak to my handler.  I will be right back, do you go away!"  She said while blowing a kiss to him as she went towards her bodyguard.


    Prince Alexander was agape from what she just said. "A handler?  Does that mean that she''s a... a... Oh'' my God! Do I want to do this?"  He''s now debating if he wanted to go through with taking her to his room?  As Prince Alexander contemplated, Alexa came back with the biggest smile on her face...


    "My handler said that if you want me overnight..."  She didn''t get to finish what she was about to say because Prince Alexander quickly covered her mouth.


    "Will talk in my room!  For now, shut up and act normal until we get to my room.  Do you understand?"  He warned Alexa while he still has his hands covering her mouth...


    Alexa couldn''t believe what she was hearing.  Was Prince Alexander willing to spend a night with a hooker? She stared at him while he still has his hand on her mouth...


    "WTF!!!  Is this the person that I had been pinning for over a year?  Couldn''t he even recognize me?  The person that he promised to love and cherish till the day he dies?  This is unbelievable!!!"


    ''Prince Alexander, you just wait until we get to your room and I will show you who I am!"  Alexa promised to herself while they were walking towards the private elevator...

 Chapter 226 - One Night With Her Prince-1

    Alexa has no idea that Prince Alexander had lost his memory.  The only thing on her mind was he''s interested in another woman, and he has forgotten about the woman he supposed to love.  Her!


    She didn''t want to make a scene and attracted people around them.  Therefore, Alexa stayed quiet, and while they were walking out of the club towards the private elevator.   Deep inside her, she''s hurting and upset.  But she couldn''t divulge to him who she is, and she wanted him to discover himself.


    Unfortunately, unless Prince Alexander regains his memory once they arrived in the room, that would never happen...


    As they walk towards the elevator, Prince Alexander has his arms on her shoulder.  While he put Alexa''s arms around his waist and locked her in his embrace as they saunter towards their destination.


    He didn''t want people to notice them.  However, that is one thing that''s hard to do, for Prince Alexander''s look alone draws people''s attention.  Add the way she provocatively dressed, everyone stopped and gawked at them as they pass the other guest of the hotel.


    "Who is that man?  And look at the girl with him?  Who is she?"  A guest said to her companion.


    "Whoever he is, he has a bad taste in women.  Just look at the way she dressed, is she one of those high-class escort?  Just look at her?"  The companion said to the girl.


    The two were about to take a picture when, suddenly, Prince Alexander''s bodyguard stopped them.  "Sir!  Ma''am!  If I were you, I wouldn''t do that!"  He then stands right in front of them.


    Alexa did her best to walk like she doesn''t give a shit what people think.  But deep inside of her, she was so embarrassed and ashamed.  It was fine when they were in a dark club where they could hardly see her face but in bright light...She''s afraid that she would be recognized.


    Prince Alexander doesn''t care what people think at the moment.  He had decided that no matter what happens, she would have the woman with him, even if it caused him trouble later down the road.


    Once they were inside the elevator, Prince Alexander pushed Alexa''s back at the wall and kissed her hard.  He had been trying his best to hold himself, but once they were alone... There''s no stopping him any longer.


    Alexa''s eyes widen from what he just did and couldn''t stop him on time.  She was about to give him her knee down his middle, but she couldn''t do it.  Her mind was telling her to stop him and kick his butt. But her heart said to give everything to him.  ''Which one she should listen too?''


    While Alexa was contemplating what to do, the door of the elevator opened.  Prince Alexander lifted her and wrapped her two legs on his waist.  They continued kissing while Prince Alexander walked towards the bedroom.


    Alexa''s rationale was already gone.  The only thing that matters was her heart and how she feels at the moment.  No matter what happens afterward... She will worry about later.  For now, the only thing she cares about is to be with the man she loves, even if it''s only for one night...


    ===


    Prince Alexander lay Alexa down on the massive bed and began stripping her clothes...


    "Wait!  I''m not feeling well, and I need to go to the bathroom."  Alexa grabbed Prince Alexander''s hand and stopped him from unzipping her tight jeans.


    Prince Alexander has no choice but to let her get up and ran to the bathroom.  Once Alexa made it inside the bathroom, she decided to take her disguise off and cleaned all the makeup on her face.  She wanted to shock him when she comes out of the toilet, let him have a heart attack, and try to explain why he''s acting that way.


    Meanwhile, Prince Alexander had taken all his clothes off and went inside the cover.  He heard the water running in the bathroom and thinking that Alexa was cleaning herself up and getting herself ready for the derby...  He conjured a sly smile on his handsome face as he thinks of the night to come.


    While prince Alexander was waiting for Alexa to come back, he couldn''t help but think. '' As far as he could remember, never in his entire life did he ever felt like how he''s feeling at the moment.  The way his heart beats for this woman is like he knew her from his past life. It''s like they were a lover or more...  A soul mate.


    Even though he knew that what he''s about to do is against the code of conduct, he doesn''t care.  He will deal with it if it happens, but for the meantime... The only thing that matters to him at that moment is being with her as a whole.  She''s like his other half that had been missing for all of his life. ..''  He thought while anxiously waiting for Alexa to come out...


    Then the light turns pitch black...  Alexa had turned the light off before she went out of the bathroom.  She doesn''t want him to her real face yet.  They will do the deed, and once they finished, she will turn the light on and let him know that it was her he had spent the night with.


    Alexa slowly made her way in the dark toward the bed.  She was staggering as she walks for she''s still not clear-headed.  The only reason she found the courage to do what they were about to do... It was because of the alcohol in her body.


    "Her goes nothing!" Alexa mumbles to herself as she gets closer to the bed.  Once she feels the edge of the bed, her eyes were finally getting accustomed to the dark and could see Prince Alexander''s silhouette.


    She lifted the sheet and went inside the cover.  Prince Alexander was ready and waiting for her as soon as she was inside the cover.  He pulled her closer to him and covered her lips with his...


    Alexa willingly accepting his advance and kissed him back like there''s no tomorrow.  They were getting heated so fast, faster than a bullet train.  Both were intoxicated with their feelings and not from the alcohol that they consumed.


    It didn''t take them long, and they were ready to rock and roll... Prince Alexander was in a hurry, and he was prepared to do the deed, when... He suddenly stopped!


    While they were at the heat of the moment, Prince Alexander remembers that she''s a hooker and realizes that he''s not wearing any protection.  That creates a problem for he''s afraid that he might catch some kind of decease.  That''s why he stopped and trying to think of what to do...


    Alexa, whose already at the height of the passion, couldn''t understand why Prince Alexander suddenly stopped when he''s about to enter her.  However, she still inexperience in regards to coupling so, she waited.  Then she waited...  Prince Alexander still hasn''t done anything.  He only stayed on top of her without poking her.


    In her mind, as she waits for Prince Alexander to continue... ''WHAT NOW?''  When Prince Alexander hasn''t continued...  Alexa got pissed and reached for the table lamp and turn on the light. Alexa decided it''s time for them to have a heart to heart talk.


    When the light came on, Prince Alexander, who''s in a trance thinking of what he should do next, was shocked...

 Chapter 227 - One Night With Her Prince-2

    ''That face... Where did he see that face?''  Prince Alexander''s head begins aching, and he rolled over to the side of Alexa while holding his head. "Ahhh!!! "  He screamed.


    Alexa was bewildered from hearing him scream and quickly sat up while holding on to the sheet to cover her n.a.k.e.dness. "Alex! Alex! Are you alright? What''s wrong?!"  She was anxiously looking at him and trying to figure out how to help him.


    "What is wrong with you, babe!  Please, tell me!!!  What do I need to do?  Do you want me to call a doctor?  Do you have a medicine that you need to take?  Please, babe!  Tell me!"  Alexa asked, almost in tears.


    Prince Alexander has his eyes shut and still holding his head, for he is in immense pain. "Ahhh!!!  My head!!! It feels like... Ahhh!!!"  was all he could utter.


    Alexa wasn''t sure how she could help him.  She starts by massaging his temple and caressing his forehead, hoping to help ease the immense pain he''s feeling.  When he still holding his head and keep on groaning... She cradled him and put his head on top of her twin peak. Close to the left one where her heart was beating like crazy.


    For some reason, once Prince Alexander heard her beating heart... The pain began to die down, and he starts seeing bits and pieces of a person like a memory...


    "A woman was wearing only a towel as covering, and he was teasing her...  She looks like she''s about to murder him from the way she was cursing at him... Then it changes too many different sights, but in all of them, the woman was there...  However, he cannot see her face, no matter how hard he tries.


    "Ahhh!"  He screamed once again and startled Alexa.  She quickly caresses his head while she keeps on saying soothing words.  "It will be fine sweetheart, I''m here... I will never leave you..." She then kissed the top of his head that was resting on her bosom.


    Alexa''s voice was like magic to Prince Alexander''s ear.  It''s like a lullaby that''s luring him out of the darkness into a bright light.  He kept on following the voice and listening to her heartbeat.


    "Thud-thud-thud-thud!  Don''t worry, babe, everything is going to be alright... Were together now, and no one can make us apart even if it kills me."  Said Alexa while tears were streaming down her beautiful face and dripping on Prince Alexander''s forehead.


    For some reason, her soothing voice had calm Prince Alexander''s mind, and pain subsides.  He slowly opened his eyes and looked at Alexa''s wet face.  He lifted his hands and caressed her face gently...


    "My love...  my Princess, what''s wrong?  Why are you crying, and where is this place?" Was all the word that came out of Prince Alexander''s mouth before. He pulled Alexa''s face closer to his and began kissing her with all of his love...


    Everything was forgotten; nothing else matters in the world between the two.  Their heart was speaking with one another, and they knew...  Deep down inside their hearts that they love one another and whether Prince Alexander remembers her or not...  His heart does...


    Alexa was ready to give herself to him no matter what the consequences afterward.  However, Prince Alexander had made a promise to her that they would not go all the way until after their wedding.  Therefore, they did the only thing they could do at the moment...


    They made love with each other without going all the way.  Once both were sated, both had fallen asleep without a care in the world.


    ===


    "Knock!  Knock! Your Highness, it''s Pierre.  Please, open the door!" It was three a.m. in the morning, and Pierre was worried that people would see the girl that he brought into the room when she leaves.  Therefore, he gave them a couple of hours to do the deed and would kick the girl out.


    Unfortunately, he found the door locked, and it''s the first time since he had been serving Prince Alexander that he had closed his door.


    Even before, when he was still flirting aroud when he was still young, he would leave the door unlocked, so Pierre could kick the girl out of the room once done with whatever they needed to do.


    Prince Alexander was awakened from Pierre''s loud banging at the door.  He quickly got up and almost trip rushing to the door.  He''s pissed for being disturbed, and he would kick Pierre''s ass once he gets a hold of him.


    He yanked opened the door and quickly got out.  "What the heck is wrong with you?  Do you have a death wish?  Didn''t you see that I locked the door?  It could only mean one thing... Do not disturb us!  I can''t believe you even have guts to knock on the door and wakened me up."


    Pierre had never seen Prince Alexander get so worked up like he was at the moment.  Smoke coming out of his mouth and...  and... he''s butt n.a.k.e.d!


    "Your Highness, I don''t you realize that you are not wearing anything?"  Pierre said with a low tone of voice while looking down at his foot.


    "Who cares!  It is not like you have never seen me butt n.a.k.e.d before."  However, he quickly went back inside the room and put on a bathrobe before coming back out to continue their conversation.


    Pierre was trying to peek inside the room when Prince Alexander went in, but the door shut on his face.  He tried again when Prince Alexander came out, but the only thing that he could see was the girl seems to be asleep.


    "So'' what''s your problem?" Prince Alexander asked angrily while glaring at Pierre.


    "Your Highness, I don''t think it''s a good idea if anyone finds out that you have a hooker in your room right now,"  Pierre said, unable to look him straight face.


    "Pak!" Prince Alexander smacked Pierre on his head.  "Who are you calling a hooker?  You better not let her hear you, or you will be buried alive."


    Pierre couldn''t believe that Prince Alexander smacked him in the head for that woman in his room.  He was hurt, and he''s sure that Alexa would not be happy if she finds out.  He needed to figure out something...

 Chapter 228 - Once Night With Her Prince-3

    Pierre let out a sigh first, and then prepare himself to get a beating from Prince Alexander.  However, he would have his say, no matter what happens.  How is he going to face Alexa Grant when they do go and see her...


    "Your Highness, please let me remind you of the reason we are here.  I don''t think your fiancee would be happy if she finds out that you had brought a hooker in your room.  Please, get rid of her as soon as possible."  He then went down on his knees to beg.


    Prince Alexander was lost.  He couldn''t understand what Pierre meant by a hooker.  It''s the second time he mentioned that word, and now he''s on his knees, begging him to get rid of Alexa.  ''What is going on here?'' He thought while looking at Pierre, still kneeling.


    "Pierre, would you get up, please!  Come and sit with me."  He then went towards the sofa and sat down.  Pierre follows.


    Once they were seated, Prince Alexander began his questioning.  He looked at Pierre''s sad-looking face full of concern.  He couldn''t comprehend what would be the cost of him acting like the way he was acting.


    "First of all, tell me again. Why are we here?  And where is this place?  Not that I''m complaining, but I''m curious as to why we are here?"  Prince Alexander was serious as he spoke.  He''s really at lost as to why they were there they begin with.


    Pierre stared at Prince Alexander for a moment.  He seems different, he looks...  Then it hit him.


    "Your Highness!  Please, tell me that you got your memory back?  Oh'' my God!  I pray that you do!"  Pierre exclaim.


    Prince Alexander looked at Pierre for a moment before he spoke.  "What do you mean by that?  Did I lose my memory?  Are you serious?  And that''s the reason we are here wherever this place is, right?"


    Pierre was going to respond to his question, but Prince Alexander didn''t give him a chance.  He quickly got up and went to the bedroom.  He needed to talk to Alexa. She''s probably didn''t know that he had lost his memory, and that''s the reason she was acting weird.


    Pierre was happy when Prince Alexander quickly got up and went to the room. "Good, I hope he''s going there to kick that girl now."  He mumbles to himself as he got up and waited by the door so he could pay the girl and make sure she shut her mouth.


    He stood by the door for a while, but there was no one coming.  He waited a little longer, and there''s still no one.  Now he began to get worried...  ''What is going on?  Why is the girl not coming out yet?''  Pierre wonders in his thought.


    Just as when he was about to knock on the door again. The door burst opened and he almost passed out when he saw Alexa coming out of the room with Prince Alexander.


    "Ah-ah-ah, how?"  Pierre was bewildered and unable to utter a complete sentence.


    "What?  Cat got your tongue?  What happens to the feisty guy that was calling me a hooker a while ago?  Do I look like one?"  Alexa asked without blinking.


    "I''m sorry!  I am sorry, Miss Grant!"  He then kneels again.


    "Oh'' for God''s sake!  Get up! I''m only kidding, alright!" She then extended her hands towards Pierre to help him up.


    ===


    Prince Alexander and Alexa had a long talk when he went back inside the room.  He wakened up Alexa so they could clear the air.  He was right for assuming that Alexa had no idea that he had lost his memory.


    However, Alexa was upset for a moment when she found out that he had forgotten about her. He even brought another woman in his bedroom.  But, when Prince Alexander explained to her that it was his heart that was telling him and not his head...  She was able to forgive him.


    After everything was cleared, Alexa called The President and Chrissy, letting them know that she would be bringing a guest for the Thanksgiving dinner.  They happily agreed, thinking that it''s Ramon Le Grand.  They have no idea that Prince Alexander is back from the dead and would be joining them...


    ===


    Once Alexa finished speaking with her parents.  The next person she called was Lucas to inform him where she''s at and who she''s with.  Lucas was fuming deep inside, but when he heard that she''s with Prince Alexander, he let it go.


    "Miss, do take care and make sure that no one sees your face.  You have an image to uphold, and I don''t think the President would be happy if he finds out."  Lucas said worriedly.


    "Hahaha!  Lucas, don''t worry too much, alright!  I already spoken to my parents, and they approved.  So'' relax and make sure that all my things were adequately packed, please!" Alexa was still giving instructions to Lucas when Prince Alexander came and saw who she was speaking with.


    "Hi, there!"  Prince Alexander greeted him while waving his hands for Lucas to see.  "Long time no see!  I hope you been taking care of my Princess while i was down?"  He jokingly asked.


    "I''m glad you are back, your Highness!  I''m delighted!"  Lucas said with a serious face.  He was now lying when he said he was happy to see Prince Alexander alive.


    Lucas still remembers what Prince Alexander looks like after his fall and near-death. To see him up and to smile happily, Lucas could only thank God for giving Prince Alexander a second life.


    "We will see you at the airport then; there''s no sense for us to go all they back to the Island.  Please, take care of everything for me."  Alexa sweetly asked her bodyguard, showing her beautiful white teeth and round eyes...


    Alexa had to call Eva to bring her some clothes to wear.  She cannot go out wearing the clothes she was wearing the night before.  Therefore, she has no choice but to call for reinforcement.


    Half an hour later, Eva and Ann came with a stylist.  They need to make Alexa as beautiful when she does come out of the room.  The plan was to let the whole world know and see Prince Alexander and Alexa Grant come out of the hotel together.   Especially the King and Queen of Stonasia...

 Chapter 229 - The Crown Prince

    Prince Alexander and Pierre were stunned to see Ann and Eva with an entourage following them.


    "Good morning, your Highness!"  Ann said before she went and hugged her cousin.  "I''m so happy for you!"  She whispered only for Alexa to hear.


    "Thank you!  Oh,'' Ann... I''m so blessed!  What were the odds that he would be at the club on the night that I decided to forget about him..."  Alexa giggles like a teenager as she whispered back to Ann.


    Eva was busy organizing the entourage that they bought with them.  She didn''t even greet Prince Alexander and Pierre.  She keeps on telling everyone where and what to do.  Then she realizes that Prince Alexander was bewildered and was staring at them.  She stopped for a moment...


    "Oh,'' good morning, you Highness!  I trust that you now could remember us?"  Eva asked a little curtly.  She''s still annoyed with him from the night before.  She couldn''t believe that he was flirting with her cousin, not knowing it was his fiancee.


    "Good morning!  Miss Wen, Mrs. Go!"  Replies Prince Alexander as he watches the three cousins embraces each other.


    Once everything was in order, Eva ordered Prince Alexander and Pierre to scram.  "We need privacy, do you have any place you could hang around for a while?  We will let you know when she''s done.  After that, we need to head out to the airport.  Do you mind?!"  Eva said with a raised brow staring at them without batting an eye.


    Prince Alexander was stunned how curt Eva was to him.  He figures he had done something in which upsets her.  He would make sure to ask for her forgiveness later.  He cannot afford to piss any of Alexa''s relatives, especially the clan from the Philippines.


    "Sure!  Pierre and I would go down and check out the facility.  Do give us a call once you all done."  Prince Alexander said with a slight smile on his face.  " Let''s get out of here before they kick our ass out of her."  He told Pierre as he grabs his collar to drag him out of the room.


    Pierre was so stunned that he was unable to speak a word.  He just let Prince Alexander drag him out of the room like a sack of potato.


    Once they were out of the room and on the way down to the lobby of the hotel.  Pierre finally found his voice and asked Prince Alexander a question.  " Your Highness, if you don''t mind me asking... Are those three ladies cousins?"  He asked, curiously.


    Prince Alexander looked at Pierre first before replying.  "Why do you ask?  The answer is yes!  Can''t you tell just from looking at them?"  He responded nonchalantly like it''s a given, and the question should not arise at all.


    "True, true!  One look and someone could tell that they all carry the same genes...  First, they are all gorgeously-beautiful.  Second, they are all s.e.xy and hot... Third, they are all very tall women!  Sigh!"  Pierre let out a big sigh before looking at Prince Alexander seriously.


    Prince Alexander had to ask him why did he sigh?  "What''s going on?  What with the big sigh that you just let out.  Something in your mind?  Tell me!"


    "I only thought what would have happened if you didn''t get your memory back in time, and you were actually with a hooker and not Miss Grant.  What would happen, then?  I can''t picture it, for I''m afraid... that you would have been doomed."  Pierre told Prince Alexander what he thought.


    Prince Alexander suddenly got into thinking after hearing what Pierre had said. He''s right!  What would have happened if he didn''t get his memory back?  But then he thought about the event the night before, he was bored to death and was about to leave.


    However, once he set eyes on Alexa... His heart began beating fast, and he couldn''t take his eyes off her.  He was hypnotized towards her without thinking.  He was following his heart, and it leads him back to the love of his life...


    "You know what Pierre If that woman wasn''t Alexa.  I don''t think I would have been interested at all.  Remember that we were about to leave when I spotted her.  Did you know that my heart was beating like one thousand miles per hour?  Hahaha!  I thought I was going to have a heart attack.  That''s the power of love, my friend!"  He then tapped Pierre on his shoulder before they got out of the elevator.


    Pierre thought about it, and he smiled.  "You were right, you Highness!  I knew my hunch was right.  You only need to see her in person and let your heart guide you to her.  Wallah!  You got your memory back.  Hahaha!"  Pierre was thrilled and was grinning from ear to ear as they walked without any destination in particular.


    "Your highness!  Sir, Prince Alexander! Excuse me!"  The General Manager Arman Gusman was coming out of his office when he saw the VVIP guest of his hotel.  He was about to go up to the penthouse to check on them personally. But now, he doesn''t need to for they were right there.


    Prince Alexander stopped and turned around and look who''s calling him.  He then looked at Pierre with a questioning look that was asking, ''who?''


    Pierre also stopped and turned around and face Arman Gusmas, who was dress immaculately and very distinguished.  He recognized him as the General Manager of the hotel.  Therefore, he smiles at him as he comes closer to them.  "Yes!  Mr. General Manager, what can we do for you?"  Pierre asked politely.


    "Good day, sir, and your Highness!  How was everything?  I heard that you went to our night club last night and wondering how it was?  Arman asked with a polite smile on his face.


    Prince Alexander wasn''t going to bother with him, but because he was so kind.  He decided to be polite as well and conversed with him.  "Thank you for asking, and we had enjoyed our night.  Was there something you need?"  He asked, curiously.


    "Oh'' no your Highness, I merely wanted to ensure that your stay with us was pleasant and if there''s anything I could do.  Please, do not hesitate to ask me."  Arman said confidently.


    Prince Alexander likes the General Manager.  He''s genuinely kind-hearted and very professional.  If ever he comes back to the Philippines, he would make sure to stay at this hotel again.  He smiles at the General Manager as he spoke wholeheartedly.


    "I want to thank you for your kindness and generosity.  I truly enjoyed my stay here, and I will surely recommend this hotel in my tourism department."  He promised while extending his hands in which he doesn''t normally do.


    Arman doesn''t know if he should accept the extended hand or bow to the Prince.  However, Prince Alexander took the initiative and took his hands, and shook it.  "Thank you!"  The Prince said, and Arman was speechless.


    When Arman finally found his voice and was about to say something.  He heard someone calling his name and approaching...


    "General Manager, sir!  Excuse me! There was a guest that''s needed your attention."  His front desk manager told him with urgency in his voice.


    "Oh'' alright, I will be there?"  He said, but as the front desk manager turned around to go back.  Arman decided to ask something. "By any chance, the person has given his/her name?" He asked curiously, for he has a much more critical guest in front of him at the moment.


    "Yes, General Manage!  He said he''s a Crown Prince of some Kingdom."  The front desk manager replied anxiously.


    "Oh!  Did you by any chance catch the name?"  Prince Alexander asked after hearing the word Crown Prince...


    The Front desk manager stopped and thought thoroughly before he replied.  "I think he said, he''s Crown Prince Romano or something..."   He replies absentmindedly and unsure.

 Chapter 230 - Crown Prince Romano

    When Prince Alexander hear what the Front-desk Manager said, he''s brow raised, and anger was visible on his handsome face. He looked at Pierre with meaning without saying a word.


    Pierre understood exactly what Prince Alexander meant. He quickly excused himself and left in a hurry towards the front desk.  He needed to verify that it''s, in fact, the bastard Crown Prince Romano.


    Prince Alexander took it upon himself to inform Arman Gusman that he wanted to walked around the facility and to go ahead and see to his guest.  "I''ll be fine. Thank you!  You should go see your guest, or he might create a catastrophe in your hotel."


    "Thank you for understanding your Highness.  I would be going then."  Said Arman, he then turned around left and sauntered towards the front desk.  He has no intention to rush. He has felt that this Crown Prince spells trouble...


    ===


    "What''s taking so long for your General Manager to come?  Do you know who I am?  What kind of hospitality do you run here?  I can''t believe that you all making me wait when I should be relaxing now, for I''m fatigued and exhausted!"  Crown Prince Romano complaints loudly for everyone to hear.


    While he was making all kinds of noise loudly, Pierre arrived a little further away and hid behind a big pot of plants.  From his view, he could verify that it is, in fact, Crown Prince Romano with a girl.


    However, after getting a good look at the girl, he''s eyes grew big.  The girl that''s with him was none other than his sister Princess Angelica.  The same girl that had fallen off the terrace, that almost killed Prince Alexander. The one that supposedly dead.  "WTF!!!"  He exclaimed, luckily, he was able to cover his mouth, and no one hears him.


    Pierre quickly left and went to look for Prince Alexander.  He needed to let him know right away.  He couldn''t believe what he saw, but it''s as clear as daylight that it''s Princess Angelica.  How could that be?''  He thought while he was walking as fast as his feet would take him.


    He found Prince Alexander by the swimming pool seating at one of the tables with an umbrella drinking coffee.  He rushed towards him, running like the demon was after him.  "Your Highness!  Your Highness!  Oh'' my God!  You would not believe what I just saw!"  Prirre was yelling as he was approaching Prince Alexander.


    Prince Alexander heard Pierre shouting his name and turned around to look at him.  He saw how Pierre was running like crazy...


    "Hah! Hah! Hah!  God have mercy!  Your Highness, you wouldn''t believe what my eyes just saw..." He said in between trying to catch his breath.


    Prince Alexander was curious as to what he saw.  He asked Pierre with wide eyes anxious to hear what he has to say.  "What is it?  What did you just saw out there?"  He wondered anxiously and anticipating Pierre''s response.


    "Princess Angelica!"  Was all Pierre could utter and nothing more.


    "What about Princess Angelica?  Didn''t she die from the fall?  What about her?" Prince Alexander asked with a raised voice. He was staring at Pierre anxiously, waiting for his response.


    "That''s just it, your Highness!  I know she had died during your fall, and you too almost died.  However, I just saw her with her brother Crown Prince Romano at the front desk.  How did that happen?"  Pierre asked while his eyes as wide as an owl in shocked.


    "What did you just said?  Did I hear that correctly?  It''s Princess Angelica!  The same one that plunged herself to death at the balcony of the palace room?  Are you sure?"  Prince Alexander had to make sure he heard Pierre correctly and repeated it word for word...


    Pierre shook his head up and down.  "Yes, your Highness!  I saw it with my two eyes."


    Prince Alexander quickly finished drinking his coffee and thinking of going there to see for himself.  However, he got to thinking, ''what did happen that night?  I need to remember it clearly.  I can''t let them know we are here and let them see Alexa.''  He thought as he quickly got up to go back to the penthouse to warn Alexa.


    ==


    When Prince Alexander arrives at the penthouse, Alexa, Ann, and Eva were the only people inside and were sitting chatting.  The entourage of stylist were all gone.  Alexa got up as soon as she saw Prince Alexander walks in.  She greeted him with the most beautiful smile he ever saw.


    "God!  He still can''t believe that he almost lost her for good.  Thank the good lord that he had regained his memory in due time.''  He thought as she approaches him.


    "Hi!  What''s with the grim face?  Something happened while you were out?  What''s going on?"  Alexa bombarded him with questions as she came closer.  Once Alexa was right in front of Prince Alexander, he quickly pulled her in a tight embrace...


    "Did I told you how much I love you?  If I had forgotten to say it lately,  let me tell you now, and I promise to tell you every day for the rest of our life... ''I... LOVE... YOU!!!!  WITH ALL OF ME AND MY HEART!"  He said it in a whisper into her ear, but it was loud enough for everyone to hear.


    Eva and Ann were so touched that they suddenly thought about their men.  Ann quickly got up...  "I''m sorry to break your sweetness, but we need to go already.  If not, I have three children that would be crying for mommy.  Hahaha!"  She said as she went toward the couple and gave Alexa a quick peek on her cheek and light embrace before shaking hands with Prince Alexander.


    "Mrs. Go?  Did you have another child while I was in a coma?"  Prince Alexander asked, confused about her wording.


    "Hahaha!  No, I did not have another child.  I always have three children...  There are the twins Jeffrey and Ava and, of course, the biggest child of them all.  CEO Jeff Go.  Hahaha!"  Ann banters as she waited for Eva to bid Alexa goodbye.


    "Will see you at the airport, alright!  Give them hell when you walked down there in the lobby.  Show them who you are... ''The reigning Miss Universe!''  At least until you turn over the crown.  Hahaha!"  Said Eva, her voice filled with laughter.


    Eva then turned to look at Prince Alexander, "your Highness!"  She gave a slight curtsy before turning to follow her cousin Ann whose watching them with a smile on her face.


    "Wait!"  Prince Alexander shouted to Ann and Eva whose about to walk out the door.


    Eva and Ann stopped and turned to see what Prince Alexander wanted.  "Yes, your Highness?"  Ann and Eva said in unison.  Alexa was bewildered as to why Prince Alexander called for them.


    "Please, wait for a moment... Let me have a word with Alexa for a minute, and she must understand."   Prince Alexander pulls Alexa towards the sofa.


    "Sweetheart!  We need to leave asap.  Also, we cannot flaunt to the whole world about us being together.  You will need to walk out of here with your cousins while I will need to go the back way and not let anyone know I was here.  Can you do that?"


    Alexa''s brow raised after hearing Prince Alexander''s request.  "Why?  Explain to me why we can''t walk out of this hotel room together and let the whole world know that we are together?  Why?"  She asked with wide eyes and clearly upset.


    "It''s...  It''s... The Crown Prince Of Spaniard Kingdom, '' Romano''!  He''s here in the hotel." Prince Alexander didn''t elaborate.


    However, that was all Alexa needed to hear, and anger rose up to her head, and she got up while she exclaimed. "WTF!!!  Is that person doing in the Philippines? I''m going to kill him, that bastard!"

 Chapter 231 - Trouble

    Alexa was ready to go to war when she heard that Crown Prince Romano was in the same hotel.  She quickly stood up and was prepared to go down the lobby to confront him.  She could never forgive him for the trouble he had caused her the year before.  If not for her father and brother being a powerful man, she could have ended up in jail.


    Crown Prince Romano was the one who had accused her of pushing Princess Angelica and Prince Alexander off the balcony.  If her family wasn''t quick enough to get her out of the palace that day, who knows what would have happened to her, she could never forgive him for what he had done to her, and she''s ready to confront him.


    It''s a good thing that Prince Alexander was quick enough to hold on to her tightly.  He quickly hugged her as tight as he could before whispering some endearing word.   "Sweetheart, calm down... Why concern yourself with that man, he''s not worthy of your time.   Why not spend it with me, alright!"


    With Alexa''s outburst, Prince Alexander becomes weary.  He knows her temper, and he was afraid that she would go down there and face him head-on.   He could still remember how good she is in martial arts.  When they first met, she had kicked his butt when he tried to make a pass at her.


    He did what he thought the best at the moment, Prince Alexander pulled Alexa towards him and hugged her as tight as he could before kissing her softly on her lips.  He needs to cool her down, and the only way to do that was to make her feel jelly.


    "Sweetheart, since we are about to leave the country anyway, let''s forget about him for now.  It will not do any good if you get into a headline before you turn over your crown in a month.   Let''s get ready to head to the airport, alright!" Prince Alexander continued kissing her softly and trying to coax her in return.


    Alexa calms down after Prince Alexander''s kiss.  She thought about what he had said, and he''s right.  They would be going in a couple of hours to go back to America anyway.  They would be an ocean away from the jerk that accused her of pushing Princess Angelica off the balcony.


    Luckily her father and brother have power, and they were able to take off the mess, and she didn''t have to give up her crown.   If not, she might even spend time in jail. Alexa shivered just from the thought of her spending a night in jail.


    Ann and Eva, who was standing quietly watching the couple, had to make some noise to let them know that they were not alone.  ''Ahem!  Ahem!"  Ann cleared her throat loud enough for the couple to separate.


    "I''m sorry!  I guess we should be going then. Alexa gives Prince Alexander another kiss before she left with Ann and Eva.


    Prince Alexander and Pierre didn''t linger any longer than needed.  They don''t want to run-across Crown Prince Romano.  They went out of the private exit that''s mostly used by celebrities or VIP guest that doesn''t want anyone to know that they stayed in the hotel.


    ===


    Alexa didn''t go back to the island. Instead, Ann took her back to her home and waited for Lucas to arrived with her belongings.  Half an hour later, Lucas arrived with a grim face. He was pissed off for what Alexa had done, and he was about to give her a tongue lashing.


    However, when Alexa ran and hugged him as soon as she saw him...  All the pent up anger dissipates.  His arms were on the air when Alexa run to him, and he felt awkward, hugging her back.  However, when he pressed her shaking and sobbing her heart out... there was nothing he could do but to console his charge.


    Alexa was in tears while apologizing at the same time.  She knows that what she did was wrong, and she doesn''t want Lucas to get in trouble for what she had done.  They had been together for many years now, and he''s like an older brother to her.


    "Brother Lucas, ''huh-huh-huh...'' you wouldn''t believe what happened last night.  It was a miracle, and I''m so happy!"  Alexa said while still in Lucas embrace crying like a baby.


    Lucas pulls Alexa''s hand and pushed her a little further so he could hear what she was mumbling.


    "What happened that made so happy, yet crying your heart out?"  He asked with a soothing voice like an older brother instead of her bodyguard.


    "I don''t want to spoil the surprise, just wait until we get to the airport and you will know."  That''s all Alexa said, for she wanted to surprise Lucas.


    ===


    Lucas knows how devastated Alexa was when they would not let her see him after the incident.  He and Logan had tried their best to find a way so she could visit Prince Alexander during the time he was in American soil.


    Unfortunately, no matter how much they tried to bribe the one that protecting Prince Alexander at that time.  They were unsuccessful for they have strict orders from the President and Daniel not to let Alexa see Prince Alexander while in a coma.  Thus, they could only resort to gathering information to report to Alexa.


    For a couple of months, Alexa was fine as long as she has some news about Prince Alexander.  Unfortunately, the President found out what they were doing and had stopped them after only a few months.  Therefore, they had never found out that Prince Alexander went blind and lost part of his memory.


    ===


    An hour later, everyone arrived at the tarmac of Ninoy Intl. Airport to board the Go family private plane.  Prince Alexander and Pierre had arrived ahead of them and was waiting inside their vehicle.


    When Lucas saw the Stonasia Flag on the front of the car, he has an inkling that Prince Alexander was the passenger.  ''So'' this is what she''s talking about.  Hahaha!  Thank you!  God!  It prays to have faith in you!''  He thought while he was getting out of the car.


    Prince Alexander was about to get out of his car once he saw Lucas come out and open the back door of their vehicle.  He knew if Lucas was there, then Alexa would be the one seating at the back.


    Just as when Prince Alexander was about to step out of the vehicle. He saw a familiar face coming out of another car, and it made him scowl.  He stopped for a moment, unsure if he wanted this person to know that he could already see, and his memory has returned.


    He knows that once this person finds out, it would be reported back to Stonasia.  He''s unsure if he wanted to take the chance...

 Chapter 232 - Flying To Las Vegas

    Lucas stopped Alexa, who was about to step out of the vehicle. "Alexa, I think you shouldn''t go out yet." He then closed the door again and went back inside the car.  Once he was inside, he asked the driver to go a little forward toward the other car parked a little further away.


    "What''s going on?"  Alexa asked Lucas curiously while looking behind to see who they were trying to hide from...  Alexa''s eyes widen when she saw Ramon walking towards the car that Jeff and Ann were riding.  She felt a thinge of pain inside her heart.  She didn''t want to leave without saying goodbye to him, but she also doesn''t want to hurt him further.


    Lucas directed the driver to drive close to where Prince Alexander''s vehicle was parked.  Once they were near the car, he told Alexa to go to Prince Alexander''s car, and they would drive around a block or so and come back to divert the attention away from them.


    They had to wait and make sure that no one was looking before Alexa quickly went out and went inside Prince Alexander''s car.  "Phew!"  Alexa let out a breath of relief once she was inside the car seating next to Prince Alexander.


    "Why is he here? Is he here to see you?" Jealousy hits Prince Alexander as soon as he saw Ramon coming out of the car.  He needed to make sure that the relationship between Alexa and his Half brother still only as a friend and nothing more.


    "To be honest, I don''t know.  I didn''t even tell him that I''m leaving today to go back home.  I didn''t want him to have hope that there''s a chance for us to be more than a friend.  You know how he feels about me."  Alexa said calmly, but with sadness in her eyes.


    That''s all Prince Alexander needed to hear from Alexa''s mouth.  He pulled her closer and kissed her sensually while caressing her face lovingly.  "I''m sorry if I sounded jealous because I am. I don''t know what I would do if...  If..."  Was all he could say, for he couldn''t dare to put it into words.


    Ramon and Jeff were speaking with each other very seriously for a couple of minutes.  Once they saw Ramon shook hands with Jeff.  They felt relief that Ramon didn''t linger long enough to deduce that they were hiding inside Prince Alexander''s vehicle.


    However, as Ramon was about to leave... He turned and looked at the car they were in and stared at it for a while before going back to say something to Jeff.


    "CEO Go, may I asked a question? "  Ramon asked while curiously looking towards Prince Alexander''s car.


    Jeff saw where he was looking and became worried that he would realize that the vehicle belongs to Stonasia Embassy.  He quickly replied to rush Ramon out of there.  "Sure!  What it is?"  To get his attention away from the parked vehicle.


    Ramon asked why continuing to stare at the vehicle that was parked further away in the distance.


    "The vehicle over there!"  He pointed at Prince Alexander''s car.  "Is that from Stonasia Embassy?" He asked curiously, wondering who the passenger was.


    Jeff looked, acting ignorant before replying.  "Oh'' that!  Yea, it is as a matter of factly.  I think they are here waiting for the arrival of someone.  Since we haven''t take-off yet, their plane couldn''t land, I assume."  He said with a straight face.


    With that, who wouldn''t believe him.  Especially the one speaking is CEO Jeff Go.  He''s an honest man as far as everyone knows.  Only this time, he was lying his ass out for the sake of his cousin-in-law.


    Hearing what Jeff had said, Ramon felt guilty thinking that it was him that was holding them from leaving.  He then bid Jeff quickly and went back inside the car and told the driver to drive off.


    Jeff was afraid that Ramon would ask his driver to take him towards the parked vehicle that belongs to the Embassy of Stonasia.  However, when the car turned the other way around, everyone finally let out of the breath of relief.


    Unknown to everyone that Ramon was trying to avoid to be seen by whoever was inside the vehicle for, he also doesn''t want anyone from the Kingdom of Stonasia knowing that he''s in the Philippines.  He had cut ties with everyone already and made a new life for himself.


    He doesn''t want to be known as the bastard son of the King of Stonasia.  He tried to live his life as Ramon Le Grand and not as Prince Ramon of Stonasia.


    Jeff stood and waited for Alexa and Prince Alexander to arrive before heading inside the plane.  As soon as they were inside, Jeff order for them to take off.


    ===


    Once they were in the air, and the captain had said that it was clear to take their seatbelt off.  Ann quickly went towards Alexa and pulled her to the private cabin to have a word.  Eva saw and so as Sophia, and they all followed to gossip.


    The men gathered together to have a c.o.c.ktail and talked about business.  No one mentioned Ramon Le Grand to show respect for Prince Alexander.


    "So'' what happened out there?  I saw that your car arrived, but you didn''t come out.  Then I turned and look, and I saw Jeff rushing to go down the tarmac.  Soon, I saw Ramon talking to him.  Is that why you didn''t come out of the car when you saw him?"  Ann asked Alexa questions left and right while Eva and Sophia were anxiously waiting for Alexa''s response.


    Alexa began laughing out loud. "Hahaha!  Hahaha!"  She then hugged Ann before she replied to her question with a simple word.  "Ann, even if I wanted to tell you what happened... I can''t.  I didn''t get out of the car, because I didn''t want Ramon to know that I was leaving." Alexa''s felt severe after thinking about it.


    "Unfortunately, I should not have done that.  The truth was last night was my saying goodbye to my love for Prince Alexander.  That was the reason I asked Eva to go out with me clubbing...  I was ready to look for a new love.  How would I know that my old love was the one I would find.  Hahaha!"


    "Oh!!! That was so sweet!"  Sophia said with a grin on her face.


    "Mom!  Your acting like a teenager, what do you mean soooo sweet!  What so sweet about Alexa being treated like a p.r.o.s.t.i.t.u.t.e?  Didn''t you know that if Prince Alexander didn''t get his memory back?  The United States and the Philippines Flags would have fallen under the Kingdom of Stonasia''s attack!"  Ann said with her eye bulging out of the socket.


    Eva was lost in translation, for she doesn''t understand what Ann was saying at all.  Curiosity hit her and interjected.  "Aunty, Ann... What in the world are you talking about flags when we are talking about Prince Alexander, Alexa, and Ramon?  What does that have to do with flags?"  Eva asked innocently.


    "Hahaha! Hahaha! Hahaha!"  Ann, Alexa, and Sophia began laughing their heart outs for the way Eva had asked the question.  Ann was the first to find her voice and answered Eva''s question.


    "My little sister, don''t play innocent with me, alright!  I know for a fact that you already surrendered your flag to Ethan long ago, and you two haven''t even mentioned anything about a wedding?."  Ann sternly said while scolding Eva in return.


    "Ahhh!  So'' that''s what you mean about the US and Philippines flag...  Hahahaha!  Why didn''t you just said v.i.r.g.i.nity?  Why go through the hassle with words.  You know I''m plodding when it comes to those types of terms."  Eva complained while looking at her cousin and aunt at the same time.


    Suddenly, Alexa got up and quickly stepped out of the private cabin.  She went straight to Prince Alexander, who was busy being teased by the men around him.


    "Alex, can I speak with you for a moment?"  Alexa whispered into Prince Alexander''s ear.


    "Sure!"  Prince Alexander said.  He then excused himself and got up to follow Alexa to find a quiet corner to speak.


    "What is it that you wanted to speak to me about?"  Prince Alexander asked as he looked Alexa straight in her face.


    "When we get back to America.  After the Thanksgiving dinner... I will ask Ann If they could let us use the plane to fly to Las Vegas, Nevada.  Would you like that?"  Alexa asked without informing him why they would be going there?


    Therefore, as Prince Alexander agreed to Alexa''s idea, "Sure let''s fly to Vegas!" He said with a question in his eyes.  He asks why they would be going there in the first place...


    Alexa gives Prince Alexander the most alluring smile she could conjure; she then gives him a soft and quick kiss into his lips.  Then she said," I want us to fly to Vegas to have a secret wedding!"

 Chapter 233 - Thanksgiving Dinner At The White House

    Prince Alexander was surprised by Alexa''s idea of a secret marriage.  He couldn''t believe that she would come up with such a plan.  Who is he to turn her down if she wanted to tie the knot.  He''s more than glad to accept her proposal if that''s what it is... A proposal.


    They have been through a lot already, and they need to be together one as soon as possible.  If tying the knot secretly is what they need to do, he would be more than happy to comply.  He can''t wait until they arrived in America and be able to get married finally.  Secret or otherwise does not matter to Prince Alexander.


    ===


    Curious eyes were pointed at Prince Alexander and Alexa while they were in deep conversation.  Everyone was guessing as to what they were talking about.


    " Do you think Alexa''s proposing?"  Ann asked no one in particular.


    "Hmm, from the look of them, it seems that they had come into an agreement.  I hope it will be a piece of good news when they tell us."  Eva said excitedly.  Her eyes were beaming with happiness for her cousin Alexa.


    A moment later, Alexa and Prince Alexander walked hand in hand towards the group with a big grin on their faces.  Just one look, and people would know how in love that two with each other.   It put a smile on Sophia''s beautiful face.


    ''I''m glad that she was finally smiling again.  I was worried that she would end up bitter just like I am a while back when my heart was broken.  Thank you, Lord, for giving back her man.''  She silently said to herself as she watched the couple come closer to where they at.


    "Everyone!  Listen to me!"  Alexa excitedly said as they neared them.


    Everyone doesn''t have to say anything, for their full attention was towards them they begin with.  From the look on everyone''s faces, Alexa and Prince Alexander knew they would be thrilled for them.


    "After you!"  Alexa said to Prince Alexander while motioning to begin speaking.


    "Ahem!  Ahem!"  Prince Alexander cleared his throat first and grabbed Alexa''s hand.  He pulled her closer to him and embraced her before he began his speech.


    "As you all know that Alexa and I had been to too many trials and hardsh.i.p.s.  However, with our love for one another being as strong as ever.  Having said that...  We want to let you know that we could no longer wait for my parents to give us approval.


    "Therefore, since we are both an a.d.u.l.t already and could make a decision on our own..."  Prince Alexander paused for a moment and took a breather.  That made everyone more anxious and pissed off.


    "Your Highness, we would appreciate it if you would get to the point before Christmas!"  Jeff anxiously said a little stern.


    "Hahaha!  Hahaha!"  Alexa couldn''t help but laugh out loud.  After seeing how intense Jeff''s face was, she nudged Prince Alexander a little to push him to hurry up and tell them.


    Prince Alexander scowl and looked at everyone before he continued what he was saying.


    "My God!  You''re such an impatient man!  How about giving me a little break here?  As I was about to say...  Alexa and I..."  He looked at Alexas while he was speaking, instead of everyone around them.


    "I had proposed to her once again, and she had agreed.  We have decided to tie the knot secretly...  Well, not so secret.  Only from my family will it be a secret.  When the time comes, we will let them know.  So''..."


    Prince Alexander then turned his attention to Jeff, who has a raised eyebrow and a scowl plastered on his face.  ''He didn''t like the idea at all.  He still wanted Ramon for Alexa, even now.''


    "CEO Go, would you be kind enough to lend us your plane so we could get married in Las Vegas after the Thanksgiving Dinner?"  He asked with a straight face, more like commanding than asking.


    That did not bode well with Jeff, and he''s not one of the subjects of the Kingdom of Stonasia that needed to bow down to Prince Alexander.  He''s CEO Jeff Go, the name alone is good enough for people to be afraid.


    However, when he was about to say something, more or less turning him down...  Jeff heard Alexa''s voice.  "Cousin Jeff, please!!!  You all could come with us and be our witness.  What do you all say?"  Alexa said excitedly while her eyes were beaming with excitement.


    Jeff no longer needed to reply, for his wife did it for him.  "Of course!  There''s no question about it.  We will all go with the two of you and be your witness.  Right, honey!"  Ann asked Jeff for confirmation.  More or less telling him from the way she was giving him a look.


    "Of course!  Whatever my wife says, it is what it is."  Jeff confirmed to everyone that they would all be flying to Las Vegas to be Alexa and Prince Alexander''s witness to the quick wedding.


    Once everything was settled, Prince Alexander sits back down with the guys while Alexa went with Ann, where the children were to play with them as soon as little Jeffrey saw his Aunty Alexa. He was quick to get up from where he was sitting. He then went to Alexa and stood right in front of her.


    While he has his two hands on his waist and staring at Alexa, he said. "Pretty aunty, I want to sit in your lap!"  He said sternly while looking at Alexa straight face.


    "Whoa!  Aren''t you a little demanding?  What do you suppose to say?"  Alexa said while loving every minute of it.


    Little Jeffrey thought about it for a moment before he responded. He stood straight, looked Alexa straight on her face.  Then... "Look, pretty aunty, I told you I want to sit on your lap!"  Then, with his lips began quivering, he said the magic word...  "Please!!!!"  While he looks like he was about to cry.


    "Hahaha!"  Alexa laughed from the way he was acting.  When his demand wasn''t granted, he learned to lower himself down and pleaded.  She thought he was so cute and lifted him gently and put him on her lap.


    She then mushed his hair before kissing him on both of his cheeks.  "Oh'' I will miss you guys. It will be another month before we see each other again."  She said while she nozzle on his head and tried to get a shut-eye.


    Ann lifted her daughter Ava and put her on her lap as well, she then followed suit with Alexa and tried to get some sleep.  Eva and Sophia decided to try and get some sleep as well since they have a long way to go before they arrive in America.


    ===


    Seventeen hours later, the private plane landed at Washington D.C. International airport.  Cars were already waiting for their arrival, along with more secret service and more of Jeff''s bodyguards.  They needed additional protections, for they only have a few bodyguards with them.


    Lucas was the only secret service on board.  Therefore, once they landed, and was clear to make a call.  Lucas contacted the White House and informed them of their arrival.


    Alexa did the same thing and called her mother to inform her that they had arrived.  President Grant and Grandmother Grant were in the parlor chatting when Chrissy went to tell them of the news.


    President Grant''s face lit up when he heard that his Princess has arrived.  He quickly contacted Logan to order him to arrange for more secret service to pick Alexa and the others.  In which Logan quickly made the arrangement.


    Half an hour later, the whole gang was at the back gate of the White House on the way to the Private Residence of the First Family for Thanksgiving dinner...


    It''s the first Thanksgiving Dinner that Alexa would share with a whole family and of course the love of her life.  Prince Alexander whom soon to be her husband...


    Alexa couldn''t ask for anything else, she could only pray and hope that when the time comes...  The Queen and King of Stonasia would accept her as the Crown Princess of Stonasia...


    ===


    Meanwhile, back in Stonasia... The Queen was beyond herself for she had just received a report regarding Prince Alexander and Alexa Grant.  They were spotted coming out of the back door of the hotel in the Philippines...

 Chapter 234 - WARNING!!! READERS This is fake dont unlock!!!!!

    For my reader don''t read this chapter, this is a fake one that I''m uploaded for those sites that stealing my story.  I had been working so hard with my very busy and tight schedule and some sites steal my hard work, earn money from stealing.  ''Thief''  just for that, I''m updating with this fake chapter and in which i will replace it with the right one 10 min. later to see if it works.


    For readers that reading these chapters, all of you now know that you have been reading a story that had been stolen from the rightful owner and writer.  If you like this story, please!!!! Read it at   Thank you!!!!


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    Nakahinga ng maluwag si Kai at dahan dahang ini-abot ang kontrata ni Ohani papalapit kay Tanaga.  "Eto ang kontrata niya, kung meron kang gustong baguhin... Sabihin mo lang at babaguhin ko kaagad."  Nanginginig na iniusog ni Kai ang kontrata sa lamesita.


    Ibinalik ito ni Tanaga sa kanya.  "Bahala ka kung ano ang gusto mong gawin, it''s out of my hand.  Kung ano man ang resulta, ikaw ang mananagot. Naiintindihan mo ba?"  Sabay tayo ni Tanaga.


    "Kung ito lang ipinunta mo dito, makakaalis ka na at nakakaistorbo ka!"  Sabay alis ng walang lingon-lingon si Tanaga at pumunta sa dining room upang mag-almusal ng hindi man lang inimbita ang pinsan na kumain.


    "Grabe naman nito, ang aga aga kung nag-punta dito, ni hindi man lang ako inimbitang mag-almusal."  Bulong sa sarili habang papalabas ng pintuan si Kai na malungkot. Simula pa ng bata sila, kahit anong pilit niyang mapalapit ke Tanaga, walang nangyayari dahil masyadong loner ito.


    Likid sa kanyang kaalaman ay nakatayo pala si mayordomo at sinisigurado na aalis na siya, at ito ay narinig kung ano ang binubulong niya.  Ngumisi muna ito ng parang nakakaloko bago, ''pasalamat ka nga at hindi ikaw ang inalmusal!'' Sa isipan ng matanda habang sinusundan niya si Kai na malungkot na paalis.


    Matagal ng me gusto si Kai kay Ohani, simula pa ng bata sila.  Kaya lang dahil hindi siya ang taga-pag-mana ng THJ Group, hindi siya pinapansin ni Ohani.  Kaya naman nagulat siya ng bigla itong dumating sa opisina niya ng hindi man lang nag-appointment.  Sabay, sinabing gusto niyang mag-transfer sa THJ Entertainment.


    Mabilis na pinapirma ni Kai si Ohani ng kontrata kahit alam niyang baka magalit si Tanaga.  Opportunity na niya ito na mapalapit sa matagal na niyang kursunada. Lahat gagawin niya para dito, kahit na ma demote pa siya sa position niya.


    Pagkalabas niya ng mansion ni Tanaga, mabilis niyang tinawagan si Ohani...  "Your in, you owe me big time, how about dinner with me tonight?" Yaya ni Kai ke Ohani.  "I''m not taking no for an answer!" Sabay hang up nito at hindi nag-antay ng sagot ni Ohani.


    Samantala sa kabila, ang ganda ng ngisi ni Ohani sa narinig.  "Well, well, well! Humanda ka Tanaga dahil hinding hindi na kita pakakawalan this time."  Bulong sa sarili habang nag-ready para pumunta sa parlor at mag-paganda.


    ''Kailangan na mabighani siya sa akin uli.  Alam kong me pagtingin pa rin siya sa akin.  Dahil kung hindi ay bakit hindi pa siya nag-aasawa...  Ibig sabihin ay inaantay niya ako.'' Napakalakas ng ilusyon ni Ohani, sa isipan niya ay nag-aantay pa sa kanya si Tanaga. Ang hindi niya alam ay me asawa na si Tanaga.  Kung sakaling malaman niya ito, bak tumalon siya ibabaw ng bridge...


    Samantala sa mansion ni lola Hanada, nag re-ready sila ni Ashley para pumunta mag-pa-makeover si Ashley.  Hindi nakatulog si lola Hanada sa kakaisip kung ano ang kailangan niyang gawin para hindi tuluyang magkahiwalay ang mag-asawa.


    Simula ng mamatay ang ama ni Tanaga at nawala ang kanyang ina na parang bula... Tapos dinagdagan pa ni Ohani na ipinagpalit siya sa isang Amerikano...  Biglang nagbago si Tanaga at naging matigas ang damdamin.


    Kung hindi pa dumating si Ashley sa buhay niya, hindi yata makikita ni lola Hanada na matuwa at ngumiti ang apo niya.  Kaya naman gagawin niyang lahat para magpatuloy ito. ''Kailangan ay may panlaban itong si Ashley kay Ohani'' Sa isipan ni lola Hanada. Masayang nag handa si lola Hanada upang pagandahin ang apo-apohan...


    ===


    "Anong ibig mong sabihin na hindi niya ako maasikaso ngayon?  Ayoko ko ng iba, siya lang ang pwedeng gumawa sa akin." Sigaw ni Ohani sa receptionist ng Beauty Salon.  Ang mayari ng salon ang normally nag-aayos ng personal kay Ohani. Pero dahil okupado ito, hindi niya maasikaso si Ohani at ito ang ikinagagalit niya.


    "But ma''am, wala po akong magagawa dahil wala po siya dito ngayon.  Pinasundo po siya ng isang VVVIP na client at kanina pa siya umalis.  Kung away po ninyo ang ibang mag-aayos dito, balik na lang po kayo bukas."  Paliwanag ng receptionist sa galit na galit na si Ohani.


    "Sino bang VVVIP ito na pinasundo pa ang mayari ng salon at hindi sila ang nag-punta dito.  Shit! Paano ba ito?!" Sige ang salita ni Ohani na wala namang kausap. Nagmumukha tuloy siyang me kulang at napapatawa ng pasikreto ang receptionist.


    ''Buti nga sa iyo, masyado ka kasing mataray at kala mo kung sino.  Ang kuripot naman at hindi marunong mag tip. Tse!'' Sa isipan ng receptionist habang nakatayo ito at nag-aantay lang kung ano ang sasabihin ni Ohani.


    "Siya!  Payag na ako kahit yun lang second best niyo ang ibigay mo sa akin.  However, nothing less, I can''t stand incompetent people. Do you understand me?"  Galit na sinabi ni Ohani sa receptionist.


    "Ma''am, sorry po!  Kung gusto po ninyo ang second in command, eh mamaya pa pong hapon dahil puno po ang schedule niya."  Sinabi ng receptionist habang humihingi ng paumanhin.


    "What?!  Hindi ako magaantay ng mamayang hapon ano!  Kailangan na isingit mo ako, wala akong panahon para mag-antay!"  Malakas masyado ang boses ni Ohani na dinig na dinig ng ibang tao sa salon.


    Dahil nakaka-attract na ito ng mga tao, minabuti ng receptionist na puntahan na ang assistant manager na busy sa isang client.  Alam ni Ohani na kapag nag ingay siya ay pupuntahan ng receptionist ang assistant manager, kaya nga malakas ang boses niya para gawin ito.


    Ilang minuto lang ay dumating ang Assistant Manager.  "Ma''am, pasensya na po! Tatapusin ko lang po ang client ko, sandali na lang po.  Kung gusto mo eh'' doon muna kayo sa lounge at mag c.o.c.ktail. Pagkatapos na pagkatapos ko ay tatawagin ko po kayo agad."  Pakiusap ng Assistant Manager para lang manahimik si Ohani.


    Ngumiti muna ng pasikreto si Ohani habang naglalakad papunta sa lounge...  Hind pa nakalalayo si Ohani, ng marinig niya ang receptionist at ang Assistant Manager na naguusap.


    "Tawagan mo nga si bossing at alamin mo kung gaano katagal siya sa mansion ni Mrs. Hanada?"  Utos ng assistant manager sa receptionist.


    Biglang napatigil si Ohani sa paglalakad at bumalik.  "Excuse me! Tama ba ang narinig ko na sa mansion ni lola Hanada nagpunta ang mayari?"  Mataray na nagtanong si Ohani habang nakataas pa ang kilay.


    Biglang nagkatinginan ang receptionist at assistant manager.  Sa mga mukha nila ay bakas ang pag-alala'' kung ano ang gagawin nito...

 Chapter 235 - Thanksgiving In The White House-2

    Alexa couldn''t help but worry as they walked towards her room. She knows deep in her heart that there''s something wrong.  Her father couldn''t act to save his life.  It must be her mama, and she could be sick again.  She decided to confront Sophia once they arrived in her room.


    "Aunty Sophia, is my mother sick again?  Is that why my father was rushing to go to her?  I''m not blind, you know.  Also, I know him very well. So'' spit it out, aunty, don''t worry... I can handle it.  I''m a big girl now."  Alexa whispered so no one else would know.


    Sophia was feeling but that she''s keeping it a secret from her niece.  She was tempted to tell her everything.  However, she remembered how Chrissy looked when she asked not to make her daughter sad.  She decided against it and lied to her arse out.


    "Sweetheart, don''t worry, alright.  Everything is fine with your mom.  She just exhausted herself with preparation for the Thanksgiving dinner.  She asked me to ask your dad to help her get ready.  That''s all!"  Sophia said with a smile on her face, and Alexa believed her.  Her aunt has no reason to lie to her, therefore... It must be true.


    She gave them a tour of her wings and also some other part of the White House.  Just in time that they made it back to the parlor, the head chef had announced that the dinner is served.  Everyone slowly made their way to the dining room while Alexa was still concern that her mother and father has not shown up yet.


    "Where could they be?" She began worrying and was about to bolt and sneak out to go and check on them...   However, just as she was about to leave, Prince Alexander stopped her.


    "Sweetheart, are you alright?  Where are you going?  You''re not going to let me go to the dining room by myself, do you?"  He asked sheepishly like a schoolboy.


    "Sorry!  I was only wondering where my parents were.  And I thought to check on them, but...  Ah'' forget it!  Let''s go!  We can''t let everyone wait.  Someone needs to be the host while they are not here."  She then hooked her arms to Prince Alexander, and they walked together towards the dining room where everyone was already seated and waiting.


    Grandmother Grant also realized that President Grant and Chrissy were not around.  "Alexa dear, do you know where your parents went?  How come they are not here yet?  We need to begin before the food gets cold."  She said calmly.


    Alexa didn''t know how to answer her grandmother''s question and looked at Sophia for help.  Good thing that Sophia was quick in the uptake and responded to grandmother Grant.


    "Mrs. Grant, they should be here at any moment.  Chrissy had overtired herself with the preparation and needed a little rest.  I''m sure that''s where the President went, to fetch Chrissy."


    "Oh'' alright then.  We will wait for a little while.  You all, don''t mind, do you?"  Grandmother Grant said with a kind smile on her face.


    A moment later, President Grant and Chrissy arrived looking stunning.  Everyone applauded when they saw them coming.  Their appearance was impeccable, and it''s a picture-perfect fitted for their position as the First Family of the nation.


    President Grant made an apology to their guests.  "I apologized to all of you for keeping you all waiting.  Unfortunately, I must have eaten something that didn''t agree with me.  Hahaha!  I had to keep on going back and forth to you know where? Hahaha!"


    When everyone hears what President Grant had said jokingly, they all joined the laughter, and the festivities started.


    The table was set up excellent.  Turkey, Ham, mashed potato, stuffing, corned bread, and green beans casserole with onions on top baked to perfections.  All looks so delicious that just from looking at the food will make a person salivate.


    The prayer and giving thanks was lead by Grandmother Grant.  Once done...  President Grant being the host, got up and began carving Turkey as the tradition.  Once he finished slicing a piece for him and his wife, then the servers continued what he started and started serving everyone.


    Suddenly, they heard little Jeffrey began crying.  "Huh, huh, huh!"  He then pouted and made a face to the server when they got close to him.


    Ann, who was seated next to him, lean over to ask him what''s going on?  "What''s wrong, honey?  What''s with the face?  Arent'' you hungry?"  She keeps on asking him as he continued to cry.


    "Huh, huh, huh!  I want my spaghetti and hotdog!"  Little Jeffrey told his mother.


    "Hahaha!  Hahaha! Hahaha!"  When everyone heard what little Jeffrey said, they all began laughing out loud, and it made him more upset.  He started throwing a tantrum and wailing louder.


    "I WANT SPAGHETTI AND HOTDOG!!!"  He shouted as loud as he could so they could hear him.


    Ann looked at Sophia and Alexa, for she doesn''t know what to say.  Just as she was about to get upset at her son and say something, she heard President Grant''s voice ordering the chef to prepare a Spaghetti and Hotdog for little Jeffrey.


    When the boy heard it, his face turned brighter and smiled at the President.  He then got up and went to the President''s side and stood there.


    "Yes, my son!"  President Grant said with a smile.


    Little Jeffrey held up his arms, asking for President Grant to lift him.  Jeff was embarrassed and quickly got up, ready to take his son away.  However, he was stunned when President Grant bent over and lifted his son and put him in his lap.  Once Little Jeffrey was seated on his lap, he motioned to Jeff to go back to his seat.


    Little Jeffry put his two little hands-on President Grant''s face and kissed him on both of his cheeks.  He then spoke that made everyone laugh loudly.  "Grandfather, thank you!  I love you!"  He then asked to be put down so he could go back to his seat.


    "Ohhhh''  that''s so sweet of you!"  Alexa said to little Jeffrey.


    Little Jeffrey loved it that Alexa was praising him, and he gives her the sweetest smile he could conjure.  A moment later, the chef brings out two plates of spaghetti and a whole bunch of hotdogs.  He set one in front of little Jeffrey and another one in front of Ava.  Then...


    "Whaaaaa,  whaaaaa, whaaaa!"  It was Ava''s turn to began wailing, and everyone''s eyes were on her.


    "What now?"  The chef asked in confusion.


    Ann and Jeff were both turning red and unable to utter a word.  Ethan decided to intervene and got up to whisper to the chef.


    "Oh'' I see!  I do apologize, and I will correct."  The chef said and quickly picked up the plate of spaghetti in front of Ava.  He then rushed to the kitchen to began making what little Ava wanted to eat...


    Grandmother Grant couldn''t help it and be curious at to what the little girl wanted.  She decided to ask out of curiosity.   "So'' what is it that she likes to eat?"


    Ann whose still reddened from that the way her children were acting, responded to grandmother Grant.


    "I apologize for my children''s behavior.  Unfortunately, I think they are mistaking this as their birthday, and Ava doesn''t like spaghetti.  So'' we always had to have spaghetti for Jeffrey, and she only likes ''Pansit'' [Stir fry rice stick noodle] If I''m not mistaken, that''s what Ethan had told the chef."  Ann explained while unable to look at Grandmother Grant and President Grant.


    When Ava heard that Ethan had asked the chef to cook pansit noodles for her, she quickly got up from her chair and did the same thing.  She asked Ethan to put her in his lap and kissed him on both of his cheeks.  "I love you, uncle Ethan!"  She copied what little Jeffrey has done to Presiden Grant.


    Finally, a moment later, a Filipino chef came out and brought out the ''pansit noodles'' for Ava. They were able to begin the first Thanksgiving dinner held at the First Family private residence...


    While everyone was enjoying their Thanksgiving dinner, a call from the newlywed couple came... and the chatted with them on the big screen television.  No one realized that while everyone was busy chatting and enjoying...


    Chrissy was having a problem holding it together, and everything was turning dark slowly.  A moment later, they hear a sound coming from where she was seated.  "Thud!"  She felt off her chair and was on the ground, passed out!

 Chapter 236 - Married By The President

    When Chrissy fell off her chair onto the ground, everyone was stunned and quickly got up from their chair and rushed towards her.  President Grant was beyond himself and shouted for someone to summoned the First Family Physician.


    They didn''t dare move Chrissy in case she had broken any of her bones from the fall.  President Grant slumped on the ground.  He doesn''t care about his image as the President of the United States Of America.  The only thing that matters to him wat the woman that is now lying motionless on the ground.


    "Chrissy, my dear... Stay with me, alright!  The doctor will be here in a moment."  He whispered into her ears.  Whether she could hear him or not, he doesn''t care.   A moment later, the doctor arrived with his team and began administrating help.


    They put Chrissy in a stretcher and carried her to their bedroom.  No one was allowed to enter besides the President and Alexa in the room.


    Grandmother grant decided to take charge of the guests and asked them to accompany her into the small chapel they have in the private residence.  Everyone follows and prayed for Chrissy''s recovery.


    ===


    Prince Alexander was beyond himself, for he wanted to be with Alexa at that moment.  Unfortunately, the doctor and his team would not let anyone else besides the immediate family inside the room.  Therefore, Prince Alexander has no choice but to stay outside the room and wait.  He doesn''t want to be far away in case Alexa needed him.


    Pierre and Lucas were standing by Prince Alexander''s side.  They know that he has not fully recovered as well.  With him being anxiously worried for Alexa, he''s own sickness my trigger as well and who knows what could happen then.


    After about an hour or so, Alexa came out of the room looking haggard.  Her eyes were puffy and all swollen from crying.  As soon as she walks out of the room, Prince Alexander was right there with her and gave her a tight embrace.  "Huh, huh, huh...  Alex... My mom!  She has not wakened up yet, and they couldn''t find what is wrong with her."  Alexa said in between sobs.


    "Shss, everything''s going to be alright!  Let''s go to the chapel where everyone else is right now.  Let''s pray for her recovery, alright!"  He whispered in her ear softly.  He then guided her towards the mini chapel.  Pierre and Lucas stayed behind in case there''s news, and they could quickly inform Alexa and Prince Alexander.


    When Alexa and Prince Alexander arrive at the mini chapel, everyone was already finished. All had left to return to the parlor to wait for the news.   Alexa kneeled, and Prince Alexander followed suit.


    They were still praying when Lucas and Pierre arrived to informed them that Chrissy had awakened.


    Alexa and Prince Alexander quickly got up and rushed back to the President and Chrissy''s room.  This time they let Prince Alexander''s inside the room with Alexa.


    When Alexa saw her mother awake and smiling, she felt a lot better.  Even though she''s still worried about her mother''s health, she''s at least wide awake now and looks a lot better.


    President Grant had informed the doctor and his team regarding Chrissy''s health condition.  When the doctor learned that she''s taking the serum to control her migraine, he asked to see the serum so they could check what''s in it and how the serum been helping Chrissy in the past.


    To know more, they had checked with Chrissy''s relative if they know anything.  And Sophia had told them everything she knew about Dr. Garcia and how he had been helping Chrissy all these years.


    Sophia has Dr. Garcia''s information since she had provided him with Grants to help find a cure for Chrissy.  She gave it to President Grant, and in turn, President Grant handed it over to the doctor.


    They quickly contacted Dr. Garcia and informed him of what had happened, and he informed them of what to do to help Chrissy regain her senses and wake up from a semi-coma status.


    The doctor quickly ordered his team to follow the instructions that Dr. Garcia provided him, and after promising that Dr. Garcia would be flying to America and would arrive and a day or so, they hang up.


    Thus, it helps revived Chrissy, and a couple of minutes later, she opened her eyes with a smile on her face when she saw her husband right beside her sitting at the side of the bed.


    ===


    Alexa runs to her mother''s embrace as soon as she walks in and saws that she''s smiling beautifully to her.  "Huh, huh, huh,  mother!  Don''t you ever do that to me again!  Why didn''t you tell us that you were not feeling good at all?  You scared me half to death. You know that?!"  Alexa complained while tears were flowing on her face.


    "Hahaha!"  Chrissy slightly laughed to ease her daughter''s anxiety.  "Honey!  God knows what I have been through this many years being away from you and your dad.  So'' don''t worry, he would not take me yet.  We have a deal, you know!"  Chrissy bunters trying to make Alexa feel relax.


    Chrissy saw Prince Alexander standing next to President Grant, and they were speaking seriously.  Suddenly it dawned to her that there was no else in the room but them and the team of doctors.


    "Sweetheart, you think I could speak with Prince Alexander for a minute?" Chrissy asked Alexa.


    "Sure, mom, let me get him for you!" She then got up and went to get Prince Alexander.  After informing him of what her mother wanted, Alexa asked President Grant to give them privacy.  Thus, President Grant requested the team of doctors to follow him to the Oval Office so they could discuss Chrissy''s condition.


    As soon as everyone left, Chrissy sat up a little and asked Prince Alexander to come and sit down on the side of the bed.  He complied.


    Chrissy took Prince Alexander''s hand and patted it for a minute.  She first took a breather before speaking to him seriously.


    "Prince Alexander, please!  Let me express my gratitude for coming back to my daughter''s life.  You don''t know how devastated she was when she couldn''t see you when you were at your worst.  We now know that your parents, the King and Queen of Stonasia, do not approve of my daughter.


    Whatever might be their reason, I''m sure it''s for the benefits of your Kingdom.  Therefore, I''m asking you this only once...  Would you defy your parents wished if it comes to that?  Will you insist on being with her even if they dethrone you, and you can no longer be the successor to the Kingdom?"  She asked seriously while looking at Prince Alexander straight in his eyes.


    "Before you answer, I want you to know that the reason I''m asking you this is to tell you that whatever you and Alexa''s decisions, we will support.  I heard from my cousin that you two were planning on flying to Las Vegas to secretly get married.  Are you sure you want to do that?"


    Prince Alexander slowly removed Chrissy''s hands.  "I''ll be right back!"  He then quickly went out to look for Alexa.  Which was standing outside the door, waiting...


    He grabs Alexa''s hand and quickly drags her inside the room.  Once they were at the side of Chrissy''s bed.  Prince Alexander grabs Alexa''s hand while facing her in front of him.  Then he began reciting what he was going to say when they do tie the knot...


    "I Crown Prince Alexander of the Kingdom of Stonasia, wholeheartedly taking Alexa Grant to be my lawful wedded Crown Princess. In sickness and in health, till death do us part."  After he finished, he waited for Alexa to speak.


    Tears started forming in Alexa''s eyes, and her throat began tightening.  Her voice began to quiver as she spoke.  "I Alexa Grant take thee Crown Prince Alexander of the Kingdom of Stonasia as my lawful wedded Crown Prince.  In sickness and in health, till death do us part."  She then let out the tears fall into her face as she tipped-toe and kissed Prince Alexander.


    The trio was stunned when they heard President Grant spoke as he witnesses the whole thing when he walked in.   "By the power vested in me by The United States Of America, I now pronounce you husband and wife!"  He then went and congratulate the two...

 Chapter 237 - Love Each Other

    Alexa, Prince Alexander, and Chrissy all looked at the same time and were stunned when they heard President Grant said those words.   "I now pronounce you husband and wife."  They didn''t know that he came back just in time after Alexa finished her bow to Prince Alexander.


    "Congratulation!"  President Grant told the couple and hugged Alexa before giving her a light kiss on her forehead.  After doing that, he then went to Prince Alexander and shook his hands before patting him on his shoulder.  "Welcome to the family, you Highness!"  He said with a wide grin on his face.


    "Thank you, sir!"  Prince Alexander replied with an equal grin on his face as he shakes President Grant''s hands.


    Chrissy tries to get up so she could hug the two, but instead... Alexa and Prince Alexander came to her, and both embraced her.  Tears were flowing down Chrissy''s face as she gives her motherly advice to the two.


    "Love each other and never let anyone come between the two of you.  You are both an a.d.u.l.t and can decide for yourself.  Especially you!  Your Highness, you better fight for my daughter, or I will come after you."  She threatened, while still smiling with tears coming down her face.


    Prince Alexander gave her a peck on her cheek as he made his promise.  " I promise to fight for our love, till death do us part...  Mother-in-law!"  He said with a straight face.


    President Grant smiled when he heard Prince Alexander called Chrissy mother-in-law.  He also likes it that he made a solemn promise to fight for his daughter.  He couldn''t ask for anything else...


    ===


    When everyone finds out that President Grant had solemnized Prince Alexander and Alexa''s bows.  They congratulated them with full force.  There was only one unhappy person... Little Jeffrey, who began throwing a tantrum when he heard what the a.d.u.l.t was saying.


    "Congratulations!  May you two be blessed with twins as well."  Ann was giving her best wishes for the couple.  Jeff, Ethan, Eva, Albert, and Sophia followed suits.


    Last but not least, it was grandma Grant''s turn.  "Well, what can I say?  except..."  She first looked at Prince Alexander, grabs his hands, and hooks it together with Alexa.  "You two love one another!  Don''t ever let anyone hinders you from gaining happiness.  Fighting!"  She then laughs out loud while tears began forming in her eyes.


    Everyone went to bid Chrissy goodnight before they left.  Sophia had promised that she would go back the next day and would stay until she knows that Chrissy was out of danger.


    Ann, Jeff, Eva, and Ethan all congratulated Prince Alexander and Alexa, even though they know that their marriage was not official yet.  Since Chrissy still bedridden, Alexa and Prince Alexander promised to stay until they know she''s out of danger zone.


    They postponed their plan of getting married at Las Vegas.  Since President Grant had already announced them, husband and wife, they took as they are married already.  They would sign the marriage license once Alexa turned over her crown to the upcoming Miss Universe.


    With that, the Go and the Tan family all flew back to the Philippines a couple of days later.  Alexa and Prince Alexander stayed long enough for the newlywed Daniel and Andrea to arrive and take over.


    Andrea was over the moon when she arrived.  "Oh'' sister... I''m so happy for you!  I can''t wait to begin drafting your wedding gown.  I''m going to make you the most beautiful wedding gown fit for a Crown Princess.  I have an idea already, and I can''t wait to start."  Andrea said, excitedly.


    Meanwhile, Daniel asked Prince Alexander to go somewhere to have a drink and to have a man to man talk.  Once they were at Daniel''s private club.  Once Daniel has enough alcohol in his body before he began his sermon to Prince Alexander.  He let everything out, all the pent up anguish that he had been holding for almost a year.


    "I don''t know why your parents couldn''t accept my sister.  What is wrong with her?  You will never be able to find a girl like Alexa.  She''s beautiful, smart, came from a good family.  What else is missing? I really couldn''t understand your parents?"  He keeps on repeating over and over again.


    Prince Alexander whose also had enough alcohol in his body to last him a lifetime, spoke.  "I, too, don''t understand why?  I am to find out what had happened that night when I almost died.


    "Someone had pushed me off the balcony when I was trying to save Princess Angelica.  Who?  I have an idea.  However, I cannot accuse someone unless I can find proof that he did it."  He said while he''s speech was slurred.


    Daniel''s eyes widened when he heard what Prince Alexander had said.  "Are you sure that someone had pushed you off the balcony?  You didn''t fall off because you miscalculated your footings and fell with Princess Angelica when she jumped off?"  Daniel asked, anxiously.


    "I''m sure of that, at least.  Princess Angelica and my mother had put a drug in my drink. Meanwhile, your sister was thirsty and had drunk some as well.  We were on our way out to the garden to get some fresh air, but she needed to stop in the ladies'' room.  Therefore, we went, and as I was waiting outside, someone knocked me out.  When I woke up, I was in one of the rooms in the palace, and it''s not my room.


    "I assumed Princess Angelica was trying to wake me up, and when I didn''t, she asked for a counter medicine for the drug that they had given me.  However, things didn''t go her way, for I would not touch her,  that''s when she threatened me that she would jump off the balcony.


    "Let me tell you, and I don''t care if she does, but not on my account.  Therefore, I tried to prevent her from jumping off, and I know she was only trying to scare me...  I was able to make it to the balcony and grab hold of her as she was trying to climb the balcony railing... And that''s when someone had pushed us.  The rest was history, and you know, since I heard that without your help, I would have been dead."


    Daniel was astounded after hearing Prince Alexander''s story.  He knew that someone had pushed them off the balcony, but actually to listen to it from Prince Alexander''s mouth... He also has an idea who it is.  But why?  What would he gain from murdering his sister?


    "Don''t worry, your Highness, and I will have my team look into this.  Let me ask you this...  Do you think the person that had done this is Crown Prince Romano of the Spaniard Kingdom or someone else?"  Daniel asked, curiously.


    Prince Alexander was stunned that Daniel Grant could even suspect Crown Prince Romano.  However, he too suspects the man, and he bobbed his head up and down.  "Yes!  I do believe that it''s Crown Prince Romano.  For what motive would he have, I don''t know?"  He said why his slurring a lot more than before.


    Daniel smiled a little when he realized that Prince Alexander had a little too much to drink.  From the way he was slurring his words, Daniel knew that Prince Alexander''s already way over the limit.


    "Your Highness, I think we need to stop right here.  I''m afraid that we would get in trouble if we both come home drunk."  Daniel banters, while a smile procured on his handsome face.


    Prince Alexander, like the word he just heard, came out of Daniels''s mouth.  "Home!"


    "I think you are right, and I don''t want my wife to give me a beating.  Let''s stop here and sober up before we go home!"  Prince Alexander emphasized the word ''WIFE & HOME'' loud and clear.  He loves the sound of the word coming out of his mouth.  He then smiled, and the two dimples on both of his cheeks deepened...


    They made it back to the White House without a mishap.

 Chapter 238 - Prince Ramon

    Meanwhile, back in the Philippines, Jeff and Ramon were having lunch together.   The first thing that Jeff did when he went to work was called Ramon and asked to meet with him over lunch.  Jeff and Ann had a long conversation about Ramon Le Grand and Alexa.  Jeff still believes that Alexa would be better off with Ramon rather than with Prince Alexander.


    However, Ann insisted that Alexa would never fall for Ramon even if Prince Alexander doe''s not existed.  Alexa had told Ann at one point that the only feelings she has for Ramon were like a brother, the same way she feels with her older brother Daniel.


    Therefore, Ann deduced that even if Prince Alexander did not come to the picture, she probably would have fallen for another man.


    Jeff couldn''t argue with Ann''s reasoning.  He decided to inform Ramon about Prince Alexander and Alexa''s current situation.


    Ramon had a serious look on his face when he arrived at Manila Pen Club for men.  It''s an elite club for men that catered to the rich and famous.  Jeff, Ethan, and now Ramon are all members, and this is where they hang out, eat lunch, play cards, etc...


    When Jeff saw Ramon came, he got up from he was sitting and shook hands.  When Jeff saw how seriously haggard Ramon''s handsome face, he shook his head as he sat back down.  His first initial intention was to inform him that he has no chance with Alexa whatsoever.  He was determined that he would tell Ramon about Prince Alexander''s revival, but after seeing the way, Ramon''s feature was more like a dead man walking...  He changed his mind and decided to talk about business instead.


    Ramon was devastated when he found out that Alexa had left that day.  He was excited that everyone was gone and went to America for Thanksgiving.  He would have Alexa to himself, and he had made all kinds of plans.  Sadly, when he arrived at Alexa''s villa, there was only the housekeeper cleaning.


    "Excuse me, do you know when did the lady that was staying here left?"  He asked, sadly.


    "I''m sorry, sir, but I have no clue.  When I arrive today, the security people were the only ones here.  I think ma''am had left a long time  ago." Was the reply he received from the housekeeper.  Ramon has no choice but to turn around and go back to his villa.


    Since he knew that Jeff and his family were out of the country, he has no one to ask.  Then he remembers Ronald...  He quickly looks up his phone number and calls him anxiously.


    When Ronald saw his number, he knew what the reason Ramon was calling him was.  Therefore, he ignored the call and continued with what he was doing.  He already had enough with Jeff and Ann''s love story, and it is his time to leave a quiet life away from all the drama.


    When Ramon didn''t get a response from Ronald, he decided to let it go and try his best to forget Alexa...  She didn''t even say goodbye to him.  That could only mean one thing, and he''s not important enough for her to bother herself.  With that thinking, he decided to let go and forget Alexa for good...  Easier said than done. For he''s been left like a dead man walking ever since.


    "Well, that was a good lunch, I will go ahead and head back to the office,"  Ramon said as he got up with a saddened face.


    Jeff got up as well and shook hands with Ramon.  "Sure, man!  Hey!  If you have nothing to do for Christmas, why don''t you come and spend it with us?"  Invite Jeff, sincerely.  He couldn''t understand why he still feels that Ramon is the man for his cousin-in-law.  But, oh'' well!  It''s not up to him to meddle in their love affair.  He might end up in the dog house if his wife finds out.   Jeff thought as his gaze follows Ramon as he walks out of the club.


    ===


    While Ramon was driving back to his office, he received a call from his mother, Lady Lucy Le Grand.  A scowl procured on his handsome face as he sighed.   He pushed the button to answer her call, and her voice rung loudly on the speaker.


    "Son!!!  You need to come home!  Your father is in his death bed, and the King''s advisors had asked me to contact you.  Hurry!  They might be thinking of de-crowning Prince Alexander and give you the title.  Hurry!"  Lady Lucy was anxiously telling her son as she shouted on the other side of the line.


    Ramon was not interested in the position and had no inkling of going back to that life.  He doesn''t care for the crown, and he''s not interested in going back to the Spaniard Kingdom nor Stonasia, for that matter.


    However, as he listened to his mother mumbles about him being chosen by the King advisors.  He got into thinking...  ''What if, that is what if...  He takes the crown...  Would Alexa then fall for her?''


    "Mother, I''m driving right now.  How about I call you back once I arrive at the office.  Alright?"  He quickly turned off the call and didn''t give his mother a chance to reply...


    ==


    The next day, Ramon flew to Stonasia to meet with the King''s advisors, and he was informed of Prince Alexander''s condition.  He was next in line as successor to the crown if anything happens to the King.  Therefore, they wanted to tell Ramon that if and when the time comes that the King passes away, in case that Prince Alexander was not capable...  He would be the next King of Stonasia.


    After learning that, it made Lady Lucy Le Grand, the happiest woman.  Finally, her time is coming... Once Ramon becomes the King of Stonasia, she would be the King''s mother...  And she could then kick the Queen''s arse.  With that thought, Lady Lucy would do everything in her power to make sure that Ramon becomes the next King of Stonasia, even if she needs to get rid of Prince Alexander for good...


    Unknown to Lady Lucy that Prince Alexander is more than capable of taking the reign and would be coming home with a Queen in tow...


    She would need to do a lot of scheming for Ramon Le Grand to be the next King of Stonasia.

 Chapter 239 - Respect

    Back in the White House, when Daniel and Prince Alexander arrived, everyone was already in bed.  Prince Alexander bid Daniel goodnight and went straight to the wing of the White House, where Alexa room was located.


    Secret service was seated by the door guarding and saw Prince Alexander came.  He greeted the man.  "Good evening, your Highness! "


    "Good evening!"  Reply Prince Alexander as the man opened the door for him to enter.


    A light was still on at the mini living room as he enters.  He slowly made his way to the bedroom and opened the door.  A light was illuminating from the bedside table, and he could see Alexa''s beautiful face sound asleep.  His heart flutters as he came closer to the bed and sat next to the empty space on Alexa''s side of the bed.


    He touched her face gently while tucking the strand of hair that found it''s the way to cover her eyes.  He sighed as he thought of what they had been through and what''s ahead of them...  He needed to find a way to bring her back to Stonisia without the Queen making a mess of everything.


    In less than a month, she would be handing over her crown, and when that happens, they would be getting married in front of all his people.  She would be her crown princess and the future queen of Stonasia, even if it killed him.


    ===


    The couple had promised each other that they would wait for the right moment to be as one.  Therefore, they still have not done the deed.  They don''t feel it''s the right thing to do while they were on the same roof as with Alexa''s parents.


    Therefore, Prince Alexander had requested to have a separate room until they actually sign the marriage license.


    However, now that he has alcohol in his body, he couldn''t wait any longer.  He wanted to be with his wife...  But, would she let him sleep in the same bed?  Knowing her parents'' room is in the other wings of the White House?  He contemplated his action as he sat there, gazing at sleeping, Alexa.


    In the end, his respect for Alexa won, and he kissed her on her forehead before whispering endearing words. "Sweet dreams, my love, we will soon be as one, and we will never be apart again.  Goodnight, and dream of our future together."  He then got up and tucked her in, making sure that she''s covered... before turning around and leaving the room to go to the place he was assigned.


    In weeks to come, Prince Alexander had become a part of the First Family.  Soon it was time for Alexa to go to Atlanta Ga for the Miss Universe competition.  Prince Alexander had tagged along, making sure that she''s never out of his sight.


    The competition was as intense as when Alexa had competed, and she was torn between the candidate from the USA and the Philippines.  However, she didn''t have to worry in the end for both did not even make it to the top five.  Therefore, when the new Miss Universe was announced... Alexa happily handed over the crown with the biggest smile she could conjure.


    As Alexa did her final catwalk before handing over the crown, she couldn''t stop herself from smiling happily and waving to everyone.  ''Finally, I will be able to be with the man I love... I will end this part of my life and think of my future... The Crown Princess of Stonasia.''  Alexa thought as she made her way through the stages, waving goodbye to the masses.


    ==


    President Grant, Chrissy, Grandmother Grant, and Daniel were all seated in the parlor of the White House watching everything on an 85 inches flat-screen television.  Chrissy has tears flowing down her beautiful face while leaning on President Grant''s shoulder.


    "Don''t you think she''s the most beautiful creature ever created?"  President Grant whispered to his wife''s ear before landing a light kiss.


    Chrissy, while sobbing, only nodded and smiled at her husband.  There''s nothing else in the world she could ask for, except... For Dr. Garcia to be able to create the cure for her disease.  Then she could honestly say she couldn''t ask for anything else.


    "Well, now the only thing we need to worry about is the Kingdom of Stonasia...  I''m sure they would not be easy to handle when Prince Alexander comes home with my sister in tow.  What do you think, dad?"  Daniel asked calmly.


    "We will cross that bridge when the time comes.  Let''s take it one day at the time, and we will wait and see what the Queen would do.  Just make sure that she has enough details with them.  We could never be sure about those people.  Until we know who had pushed Prince Alexander and Princess Angelica that night... We need to be careful."  President Grant said sternly, and he cannot take a chance when it comes to his princess.


    "Don''t worry father, and I have it under control.  After speaking with Prince Alexander that day, I had mobilized my team to investigates, and we now have evidence that it''s Crown Prince Romano that pushed Prince Alexander and Princess Angelica that night.  Everything is under control. As we speak, a message had been sent to the Kingdom of Spaniard to inform them.


    "Good job!  I know I could depend on you to take care of your sister.  By the way, have you considered running for President next term?  Your mom and I decided I should not run for the next term, so I could announce to the world Alexa is your sister."  President Grant excitedly announces while his eye was gleaming with happiness.


    Daniel quickly replied, "Nah! That''s too early for me to run for President.  I want to enjoy my newlywed status first.  However, you have my support no matter what you and mom decided to do.  I''m sure Alexa does too...  I don''t blame you for thinking that way, and I too want the whole world to know that she''s my baby sister.  Hahaha!"

 Chapter 240 - The New Crown Prince [1]

    Crown Prince Romano decided to end his long tour in Asia.  He received a message from the King that he needed to return urgently.  Why?  It didn''t indicate.  At first, he was going to ignore it and continued with what he was doing, gallivanting around Asia... But decided agent''s it afterward.


    He wanted to test the water to see if the plastic surgery that Jane Si had done is plausible.  The only way to find out was to return to the Spaniard Kingdom, with Jane Si in tow.


    "Hey!  Wake up, get ready.  We will be leaving in an hour, make sure that you perfected your acting and your voice, we are now going to test it."  Crown Prince Romano told Jane Si, who was still sleeping after their derby the night before.


    Jane Si was still groggy from the drugs that they consumed the night before, couldn''t keep her eyes opened.  "Must we return now?  I still need my beauty rest, can''t we leave a little later?" She said while shutting her eyes once again.


    "Thud!"  Jane Si was kicked out of the bed by Crown Prince Romano.  One thing he doesn''t like was Jane Si disobeying his order if he said jump!  Don''t ever say later, and don''t ask why?  Only ask how high.


    "Ouch!  You are an a-hole!  Why do you have to kick mo for?  I was only asking. You could have said no.  Jerk!"  Jane Si complained as she got up from the floor, butt n.a.k.e.d.


    Crown Prince Romano ogled as he gazed on Jane Si''s bare buns.  "One thing I like about you, though,  you have a nice arse.  Hahaha!"  Jane just flipped her middle finger before going to the bathroom to take a cold... cold.. shower.


    ===


    They arrived back at the Spaniard Kingdom without delay.   The whole time they were on the flight, Crown Prince Romano keeps on reminding Jane Si to play the part.  She''s now Princess Angelica and not Jane Si.  If the King and Queen asked how they manage to come home together, she would say that they had met in Asia where she was touring.


    The plane landed, and the first one let out was Crown Prince Romano, followed by Jane Si [Princess Angelica]  People at the airport knew the Royal brother and sister, and they greeted them with respect as they passed by.


    "Home sweet home, let see if they would be able to tell that you are not Princess Anglica." Crown Prince Romano whispered in her ears.


    Jane Si looked at him, curiously. She''s wondering what he was planning on doing.  When they stepped out of the airport, a chauffeur was waiting for them and a couple more bodyguards.


    "Welcome home!  Your Highness Crown Prince Romano,  Princess Angelica!"  The palace chauffer greeted them while opening the door for them to get in the waiting car.


    Once they were inside the car, Crown Prince Romano lean over to Jane Si to whisper.  "You passed!"  With a wicked grin plastered on his face.


    "Really?  How?  What do you mean?"  Jane Si whispered back.


    "That chauffer had been with us for as long as I could remember.  If anyone could tell the difference, it would be him.  You got that?"  He said proudly while he was mischievously looking at Jane Si''s lips.


    "Tonight, don''t lock your door... I will visit you once everyone goes to bed.  You hear me!"


    "Hmmm, let see!"  Jane Si playfully told him, which it didn''t bode well to Crown Prince Romano.  He put his hands behind Jane Si and pulled her hair without letting the chauffeur seeing it from the rearview mirror.


    "Ouch!  Okay! Okay, I was merely joking.  Give me a break."  She cried out quietly, making sure that they could not hear their conversation.


    The ride back to the palace was short, they arrived in no time, and Crown Prince Romano excitedly got out of the vehicle...  "Hello!  My Kingdom!  The future King has arrived!"  He mumbles as he began walking toward the palace door.


    Unknown to them, what awaits is something they would never even thought of.


    ===


    The King and Queen of Spaniard Kingdom were beyond themselves.  They were seated in front of the court council while demanding justice for Princess Angelica''s death.   A video surfaced showing how Crown Prince Romano had pushed Prince Alexander and Princess Angelica of the balcony.


    Everyone was shocked and unable to utter a word for a moment.  However, once they found their voices, the court counsel requested for Crown Prince Romano to be accounted for the deed he had done.  They wanted him de-crowned and pay for his sins.


    "We cannot accept him as the next ruler of this country!"  One of the court counsel shouted.  Everyone agrees and began loudly speaking at the same thing.  The King and Queen were stunned after seeing the video, and the Queen became hysterical.


    The King couldn''t handle the situation and had a massive heart attack right there, and then he collapsed and died instantly.  That made it worse for the Queen of Spaniard Kingdom.  She ran out of the room, screaming her heart out... It looks like she had lost her mind.


    She couldn''t accept the fact that her son had killed his sister, and now the King is dead.  "Noooo!!!" The Queen shouting as she ran straight to one of the balconies in the palace and plunged to her death...


    Crown Prince Romano and Jane Si were already in the palace ground when it happened.  Therefore, he was apprehended as they walked into the palace.  The head of the palace security was with two other men greeted Crown Prince Romano as they come inside the palace door.


    "Your Highness, you are under arrest for the  murder of Princess Angelica."  The head of the palace security said while looking at Jane Si next to Crown Prince Romano.  "And you!  Whoever you are, is also under arrest for impersonation."  He then ordered his men, "Arrest them!"


    Crown Prince Romano, was shocked and couldn''t accept his fate that he was being apprehended.  He quickly took out a nine-millimeter automatic hand-gun that was resting behind him on a holster and pointed at the palace guards.


    "Don''t you come near me or I''ll shoot!"  He snarled at them while still pointing and waving the gun.


    When the head of palace security was about to come closer, Crown Prince Romano began shooting.


    Everything happened so quick that he was able to shoot and kill at least two of the palace security guards along with Jane Si, who was trying her best to stop him from retaliating.


    With the situation out of hand, the head of the palace security has no choice but to shoot him as well...

 Chapter 241 - The New Crown Prince [2]

    The head palace security hit crown Prince Romano''s hand as a warning.  However, Instead of stopping him from continuing with his rage. Crown Prince Romano pulled out a knife from somewhere in his body, was coming after the head of the palace security like a mad man.


    It was too late for the head of the palace security to react rationally, and he quickly aims to the person coming towards him.  To protect himself from his instant instinct and without realizing, he pulled the trigger and shot Crown Prince Romano right on his temple.


    By the time everyone calmed down, Crown Prince Romano, Jane Si, and a couple of the palace security were shot dead.  It was the saddest day in the Kingdom of Stonasia... The King died of a massive heart attack. The Queen flanged to her death by jumping off the balcony.  Crown Prince Romano shot and killed his sister Princess Angelica, and in turn, he was shot dead by the head of the palace security.  This was broadcasted on the news all over the world.


    ===


    Daniel was informed with all that had happened in the Spaniard Kingdom before it was even broadcasted all over the world.  He quickly informed President Grant and the whole family... That includes Crown Prince Alexander.


    "Well, as much as I feel sorry for the Spaniard Kingdom losing their King and Crown Prince at the same time, someone bound to take over."  Suddenly it hit Prince Alexander that Ramon Le Grand, his half-sibling is third in line to the throne since his uncle is next in line and does not have a son to continue the lineage.  His brow raised with the thought...


    Alexa saw the way his brow raised and leaned over to ask out of curiosity.   "What''s going on?  It seems that you thought of something, and it''s not good?"


    "Ha?  Oh,'' nothing!  I was only trying to think who would be next in line to succeed the reign, and if I''m not mistaking, it''s your friend''s uncle who has no son to inherit after him."  He said casually.


    Alexa was trying to think of who he was speaking of, and then it dawns to her that he''s talking about Ramon.  "You mean Ramon?  How?"  She asked curiously.


    Prince Alexander looked at Alexa as he spoke, he''s debating if he should divulge to her about their relationship or not.   As he stared at her with eyes full of love, he spoke... " Does it matter?  If you must know, his mother, Lady Lucy''s father, was the King''s older brother.   However, he passed away a couple of years back, and the next in line is his son.


    "The Duke was not given the throne because he was illegitimately born.  The King was the son of the Queen dowager, while the Duke was the son of the mistress.  However, now that the King and the Crown Prince were no longer living... The next in line would be his oldest son and Ramon''s uncle.


    Ramon''s uncle only has a daughter, and you had met her... Lady Antella who been gone missing for about three years now.  The same as your friend Ramon, he left right before I had my accident and never came back."  Prince Alexander got up to get something to drink after answering Alexa''s questions.  He needed a distance for a moment, or he might end up telling her about Ramon being his half-sibling.


    "Prince Alexander, what''s your plan now?"  Asked Daniel, who stood next to him without him realizing for he was in deep thought.  Daniel heard the whole conversation that Prince Alexander and Alexa had.  Unknown to Prince Alexander that Daniel knew that Ramon is his half-sibling.  That''s why he asked what Prince Alexander''s planning on doing?


    "What do you mean?  I don''t understand!"  He asked, with his eyes wondering what''s Daniel talking about.  He turned around and faced Daniel to make sure to understand what he meant by that.


    "I''m talking about your relationship with Ramon, are you going to let my sister know?  Or are you planning on hiding it from her and let her find out on her own?  You know my sister, she doesn''t like being lied too.


    "Think about it; just a piece of advice.  You don''t want your marriage life to be filled with lies, and It''s not healthy."  Daniel said thoughtfully as he patted Prince Alexander''s shoulder before turning around to go back and sit next to his wife.


    As Prince Alexander looked at how happy Daniel and Andrea, and then the President and the not-yet-official First Lady Chrissy.  He wishes that his family could be just like the First Family of the United States Of America.


    With that thought, Prince Alexander decided to tell Alexa about Ramon Le Grand when the time is right.  However, at the moment, it was not the time and place yet...  Soon, when they finally get their approval from the King and Queen of Stonasia, he would then tell her everything...


    Prince Alexander went back to where Alexa was sitting and pulled her towards him.  He then gives her the warmest hug before kissing her on her temple as he whispered...  "I love you! with all of me!"


    Alexa looked at him with curious eyes wondering what is going on?  And then she replies, "Ditto!"


    ===


    Meanwhile, back in the Philipines.  Ramon received a call from his mother that he needed to return home urgently to the Spaniard Kingdom.  Lady Lucy couldn''t wait to tell him everything that had happened.  The way she spoke was not someone greaving for the death of his relative, and it''s more like rejoicing.


    Ramon hated how his mother been using him to get what she wants, and this time he''s not giving in to her whim.   Ramon still declined even after learning that he might be given the title of Crown Prince Of the Spaniard Kingdom and next in line to the throne.


    He doesn''t care for the title at all.  What matter''s to him was only one, and that''s Alexa Grant, who soon to be the Crown Princess of Stonasia and his sister-in-law.

 Chapter 242 - Crown Prince x2

    Lady Lucy Le Grand wasn''t too happy when Ramon turned down her request of going back to the Spaniard Kingdom.  She even threatened him that she would kill herself if he doesn''t abide by her request.  However, Ramon knew her too well to worry about her threat.


    Since he was a child, she always uses that threat when she doesn''t get her way.  But, even then, it never worked on him, he knew her too well.  She''s full of threat, but that''s all there is... a threat she loves living more than dying.


    He remembers back when he was 12 years old. He didn''t want to go back to the Spaniard Kingdom with his mother. That was the time when he had first realized that he likes Alexa Grant and doesn''t want to be apart from her.  It was the happiest moment of his life while living in the Philippines.


    For twelve years, he was living in the care of his nanny with her family, who had treated him very well.  Unfortunately, that was only because of the large amount of money they were receiving from his mother as his support.  Besides that, he was never treated as part of the family, and he was always an outsider.


    When Lady Lucy Le Grand found out she was pregnant with Ramon, she requested to study abroad to hide her situation from the whole family.  She was granted and moved to New York City.  But that was only for the record, once she was registered.  Without anyone from her family finding out...


    She moved to the Philippines long enough to give birth to Ramon, and once done, she left him to be raised by the nanny she hired. She was only visiting once a month when she feels like showing her face.


    Unknown to Ramon his true identity, he grew up in a third world country when he''s supposed to be living and the luxury and comfort of their home in the Spaniard Kingdom.  Not until when the Duke, ''Ramon''s grandfather'' was in his death bed did he find out that he has a grandson living in the Philippines.  Thus he ordered Lady Lucy to bring him back to the Spaniard Kingdom.


    Ramon was finally enjoying living in the Philippines because of Alexa, who became his friend in school.  Then his mother decided it was time for him to be introduced to her family.  And when he didn''t want to go with her, she threatened him that she would kill herself.  Ramon doesn''t care anymore and refused to go.


    Unfortunately, Lucy Le Grand needed him to receive forgiveness from her dying father.  When Ramon would not abide by her request, she did the worst... She drugged him and took him back to the Spaniard Kingdom without his knowledge and agreement.  Thus, Ramon was now able to bid Alexa goodbye.


    Being he was only 12 years old then and a minor, there was not much he could do.  He tries to run away with no luck.   His mother hired a bodyguard to watch over him even when he''s in school.  Thus preventing him from going anywhere.


    Once he was home in the Spaniard Kingdom, he was restraint in communicating with everyone he knows.  Especially Alexa, who''s an orphan and has the same fate as him.


    Alexa was also left in the care of the nanny while her mother went to America to work for a living.  Unfortunately, a tragic accident happened, and she was killed during the terrorist attack in the USA. She was thus leaving Alexa an orphan, not knowing her true identity that she''s the daughter of the President of the United States of America.


    It took him many years of enduring the restricted lifestyle in the Spaniard Kingdom until one day when his uncle, the Duke, wanted him to have an heir.  He was finally allowed to go back to the Philippines and find the girl he had fallen in love with a long time ago.


    Ramon was still reminiscing and contemplating if he should go back home or not. Suddenly his phone buzzed, and when he looked at the number, it''s unknown.  He pondered for a moment and thinking of what to do.  At the last moment, he decided to answer the call.


    "Hello!  Le Grand speaking! How can I help you?" Snarling at the person without knowing who was calling him.


    "Ramon Le Grand?  Am I speaking with Ramon Le Grand?"  Asked the person on the other line.


    "Yes!  This is he, how may I help you?"  He replies curtly, and he has a gut feeling that it''s from the Kingdom of Stonasia from the accent of the person on the other end of the call.  However, he''s not sure and will find out in a minute.


    "Prince Ramon, this is the Queen of Stonasia''s personal assistant.  The King is very I''ll and requesting to speak with you.  It''s an urgent matter in which requires your presence.  Therefore, I''m asked to contact you by the Queen.  "Will you accept the invitation, and I could inform that Queen that you would be attending?"  Asked the secretary of the Queen of Stonasia.


    Ramon''s brows creased once again, and this time, his fuming and past the limit of the people bothering him.  He could not understand why they keep on bugging him when he already told them back then that he was not interested in accepting his title.  He wasn''t then, and more so now.


    "Look!  I''m not the person you are looking for!  I''m not accepting any invitation to anyone!  Don''t ever call me again, or else you would pay for the consequences.  Do you hear me?"  He then slides his finger and hangs up.


    " First, it was his mother for the Spaniard Kingdom wanting him to be the Crown Prince.  Now it''s his father the King wanting to speak with him, probably to offer him the Crown Prince title as well.


    "He couldn''t understand the big deal of being the Crown Prince?  He doesn''t care for the title at all, the only thing he wanted in his life is one, and that''s the woman he loves...  Why can''t they get it into their thick heads?" Ramon mumbles to himself while feeling like he''s going crazy "Ahhhh!!!!"

 Chapter 243 - Spending Quality Time Together

    Meanwhile, back in the White House, Alexa and Prince Alexander had decided to go out and go shopping for Christmas presents for everyone.  This would be the first time in Prince Alexanders life that he would be doing some shopping.  He thought it would be fun to try something different.


    He knows that once he goes back to Stonasia, he would have to live the same lame life as before.  Therefore, he would do everything in power to enjoy some quality time with his future queen.


    Prince Alexander and Alexan made sure that they dressed down, so they don''t attract people as they go around the mall.  Alexa wore blue jeans, a turtleneck, and a sweater. To finished it off, she wore boots with warmer inside.  She looks so comfy and homely.


    Prince Alexander matched what she wore, and he also wore a turtleneck polo shirt with a cardigan sweater, blue jeans, and tennis shoes with a matching baseball cap.   However, no matter what he wore, it''s visible to the n.a.k.e.d eye that his royalty true and true.  He could never look like a commoner even if he tries.


    The couple left with their bodyguards and secret service.  They had a meeting before they left.  The bodyguards and secret services will stand a distance, and they all need to dress down as well to blend in.  Lucas and his men were comfortable. However, it was hard for Prince Alexander''s bodyguards for all bulky and larger men.


    However, they did their best and dressed down and acted like a tourist as they all walked around the mall.  Lucas and Prince Alexander''s head of bodyguard moved like two assistants shopping with their bosses, and each time Alexa and Prince Alexander bought something. They would take it and carry it form them.


    The day went by so quick, and they were able to purchase gifts for everyone.  Prince Alexander had so much fun and promised that he would do it over and over again with Alexa.  Once they finished, they all went to a sports bar and had a couple of drinks and watch some football games.  It was a wonderful day and night for the couple.  They were able to spend some quality time together...


    ===


    The next day it was the day before Christmas, and Alexa decided to do some public service and volunteered at the soup kitchen.  She had been doing fundraising for this particular soup kitchen to help them build a temporary shelter for the homeless.


    She received a message from the fundraising committee that she had reached her goal, and she could go ahead and hand the check over personally.  That''s when she decided to go ahead do some public service.


    When Prince Alexander learned of what Alexa planning to do, he decided he wanted to come as well as do some public service.  She agreed happily and gave him a fat kiss on his lips.


    "You are so sweet!  Did you know that?" She was playing with him, but she meant every word she said.


    Prince Alexander pulled Alexa in an embrace and kissed her forehead.  "For you, my love, I will do anything!  That''s how much I love you!  We better get out of here before I start thinking of something else to do today.  I''m holding on a fragile string right now, sweetie...  I need some help."  He smiled from what he just said because it''s genuinely how he''s feeling at the moment...


    Prince Alexander and Alexa were working side by side in the soup kitchen for the homeless.  People gathered around them and wanting to get a picture taken, but their bodyguards and secret services were quick enough to prevent people from getting close to them.


    The homeless people were at awe, looking at the couple and feel privileged to be served by a Beauty Queen and a true to life Prince.  Some of the men couldn''t help themselves and ogled Alexa.  It a good thing that Lucas was standing by next to the couple and able to stop them from getting close to her.


    After an hour of serving in the line, the couple took a break and spoke with the head of the soup kitchen.  Besides the actual service that they had provided, Alexa was able to get fundraised for the soup kitchen for the amount large enough to help at least built a temporary shelter for a couple of hundreds of families.


    They handed the check to the head of the soup kitchen and bid him goodbye.  They didn''t linger any longer for a local television station got a hold of the news that a Prince and a Beauty Queen was in the soup kitchen doing some public service.  They immediately dispatched their best anchorman and crew to film from the site.


    Unfortunately, once they arrived, Alexa and Prince Alexander had left already, and they could only get a piece of second-hand news from the homeless people that they served.


    Anchorman: [Today we are here at the soup kitchen at MLK jr. street at the corner of Washington drive.  A while ago, a kind-hearted real-life Prince and a beauty queen were here doing some public service.  Unfortunately, they didn''t want to disclose the names of the couple for privacy.  However, we have an idea who they were, and we showed the people around their pictures.  This man here swears that it was them.  Let''s speak this man and find out if it''s true?]


    Homeless man:  [Yes, sir! That there is the woman and that there is the man.  They are a bunch of good looking people, but very kind and always smiling.  Gosh!  That girl sure is a beauty, and she deserved to be called a beauty queen!]  The homeless man pointing at the picture of Alexa and Prince Alexander when she was crowned Miss Universe.


    Anchorman:  [There you go!  It''s verified that it''s in fact that the person that was here a while ago was non-other than 2019 Miss Universe, and the man was Crown Prince Alexander of Stonasia.  We could safely say that they are a couple and we soon probably hearing a wedding bell ringing.  This is you anchorman John saying... May God blesses those who have a heart of gold!]


    Once the anchorman finished, he was so excited and was ready to go back to the station so he could air the news over and over...

 Chapter 244 - Christmas At The White House

    Christmas eve was festive inside the White House private residence.   Chrissy, Alexa, Andrea were busy in the kitchen, making some Filipino food for ''Noche Buena''  all of the Filipino household help were overjoyed.  First, their first lady is now  Filipina.  Very kind-hearted and had given all of them the traditional 13th-month pay bonus.


    Now, they are all busy preparing for the very first ''Noche Buena'' in the private residence.  Everyone was in a festive mood. A Filipino Christmas song was playing while working.  They were all beyond themselves and couldn''t wait for Christmas day.


    While the women were busy making Filipino desserts, the men were in the parlor seated by the fireplace talking politics.


    President Grant decided to retire and would not run for another term. Which his advisors were all against his decision.  They want him to run for another term to prepare the next presidency for Daniel.


    "If your mother wasn''t in this condition, I might do just that and run for another term.  However, she needs medical attention, and we are planning on getting all the help we can after the holiday.  She will be undergoing a lot of testing and would require a lot of my time to be with her. Thus, I will not have much time for campaigning."  Explained President Grant to Daniel and Prince Alexander.


    However, Daniel has no plan on running for President.  He wanted to continue in the Senate and run for another term when this one is done.


    "I understand father so that you know... I''m not interested in the Presidency if that''s what your concern.  I would run for another term after this one, then who knows after that.  We will see!"  Said Daniel to his father to make him feel at ease.


    "Daniel is right, President, sir!  I have learned that life is now our own, and it''s only borrowed.  The rightful owner could take it away anytime.  Therefore, I''m planning on enjoying this life while I can and live a happy life with my wife.  Also to give you a lot of grandchildren...  "  He followed his statement with that, and it made President Grant smile.


    All the men wanted were to spend more time with their wives and enjoy it while they can.  Now that Alexa is done with her beauty pageant, Prince Alexander is now ready to introduce her to his people as his Crown Princess to be.  They plan on getting married as soon as possible before the queen could screw everything up again.


    ===


    After a while, the women came into the parlor, all looking tired from all the preparation they had done.  Chrissy excused herself and asked the President to help her with her medication.  President Grant happily got up and went with his wife leaving only the two couples.


    They all stayed for a little and chatted before they all went back to their rooms to change into their festive items of clothing for their ''Noche Buena.''


    Prince Alexander and Alexa decided to go for a walk in the garden instead of going back to their room.  The wind was blowing, and it was a chilly night.  Prince Alexander put his arms around Alexa to keep her warm.  "Brrr!"  Alexa let out cold air while snuggling close with Prince Alexander.


    The couple stood out there in the garden of the White House.  Looking at the moon on a winter night without a care in the world...


    ===


    Christmas day came and gone.  Prince Alexander only sent a text message to his family greeting them Merry Christmas.  He didn''t get any reply in which he already expected.


    New Year''s day is approaching, and everyone decided to personally see the ball drop at the time square in New York City.  President Grant ordered to have a press release to inform the world of his plan on watching the ball drop in person.


    He had done it so he could also announce to the world about his family without uttering a word.  He would let them all see Chrissy and Alexa by his side to let them know who they are.  He knows that once they spotted them, the question would arise, and it''s a good time as any to inform the world about them.  Along with his plan on retiring after this term...


    A couple of days before the New Years'' celebration... They went to visit Grandmother Grant at her home in the outskirt of Washington, DC.  The older lady was beyond herself when everyone arrived.  She wasn''t expecting them to come when she had just seen them during Christmas.


    The whole family, along with Prince Alexander and Pierre, decided to surprise the older woman and to spend time with her before flying out to New York City.


    The whole week passed by very quickly, and it was time for everyone to fly to New York City. They bid Grandmother Grant goodbye and wished her a happy new year ahead of time before leaving.


    The whole family boarded Airforce One while being reported in the news.  Just as President Grant expected, questions have arisen as to who those women with him.  In which he was planning on having a press conference as soon as they come back from the trip.


    While they were on the way, President Grant Advisors gave them instructions on how to get sympathy from the masses that they could use if President Grant changed his mind and ran for the second term.


    Alexa and Chrissy study the sheet of paper with the memo very well.  They agreed to go along with what the advisor told them to do.  They wanted to let President Grant have an option for the future, and not be constricted to only retirement and nothing else.


    By the time they landed in New York City, reporters from all over the country and the world were already camping at the JFK airport.  Everyone wanted to get the headlines for the new year.  Some already have one prepared...


    "The women in President Grant''s life!  Who are they?"

 Chapter 245 - Paying His Respect

    Meanwhile, back in the Philippines, Ramon was in a meeting when he received an urgent call from the Queen of Stonasia''s assistant.  It''s regarding the King, and he has no choice but to accept the invitation.


    "Let''s adjourn here for a moment, and I must take this call.  Be back in a minute, meanwhile... continue."  He told his colleague as he got up and go to his office to take the call.


    "This is CEO Le Grand, what can I do for you?"  He asked sternly, letting the other person know that he was displeased for being disrupted.


    "Apology you Highness, it''s an urgent missive from the Queen in regards to the King''s request."  Replies the assistant.


    "Go on! Speak for I only have a few minutes to spare.  I''m currently in a crucial meeting and your disrupting.  Be quick. I will give you five minutes of my time.  Not more than that!  Do you understand!"  He sternly to her as he sat comfortably to his chair and listened.


    The Queen''s assistant went into the detail as quickly as she could.  Once finished, she waited for his answer while holding her breath.  She needed to ensure that he would accept the invitation, or else she might get the Queen''s wrath afterward.


    After contemplating a while, he responded.  "Unless it''s the King himself that would contact me and summoned me.  I''m not coming!  Time''s up!"  He then hung up the call and stayed seated for a moment in his office and thinks...


    ===


    Ramon wasn''t too happy that he had to stop whatever he''s doing only to fly back to Stonasia.  As much as he didn''t want to go back, he has no choice when the King himself asked and contacted him via facetime, and he could see how bad his current health.


    He figures that this could be the last time they would ever meet, and he wanted to give him at least a proper send-off. It''s the profer thing to do for the person that brought him in this world.


    He took the earliest flight that was available, not wanting to delay any longer.  He wanted to arrive there as soon as possible, for he was afraid that the King might pass away anytime soon.  While on the way, he was in deep thought...


    "What happens if he asked me to stay, what would I do then? What if my mother finds out that I''m there and come to create a mess like before?  I need to make sure that my mother does not find out, no matter what.  I can''t deal with her whining all the time.  What if she forces me to go to the Spaniard Kingdom and accept the title of Crown Prince.  I can''t accept that!  It''s a dilemma if it happens."  He mumbles while his eyes were closed, trying to get shut eyes.


    ===


    After many hours on the plane, he arrived at Stonasia Intl. Airport without delay.  Since nobody knows him as one of the Prince, he was able to arrive without hindrance.


    However, no sooner than he stepped out of the tarmac on the way out.  Palace guards were already waiting for him outside the airplane to escort him to the Palace.   His brows raised and he touched the bridge of his nose for a headache began forming.


    He was not happy at all, for he doesn''t want to attract people''s curiosity.  However, it''s too late already for many passengers who were curious began speaking with each other wanting to find out as to who he is...


    "Wow!  Is he Prince from another Kingdom?  I never knew that the Royal family has another Prince beside the Crown Prince Alexander and the young prince. Therefore, I know he''s not one of our princes.  I wonder who he is?"


    "Well, whoever he is, he must be a relation to the Royal family.  If not, why would the Palace guard''s be here to escort him? Something going on in the Palace that we don''t know?"


    "True!  I believe he''s one of the princesses.  Will soon finds out.  I''m sure if he''s one of the princesses, they will announce it soon enough. I heard that the Crown Prince might get dethroned, didn''t you know that he was in a freak accident?"


    "What?  When did this happen?  Is he alright, tell me of what you know?"  Asked another curiously while standing at the side as Ramon and the Palace guards pass by.


    The two other people were shocked when they heard what the other person said.  However, it''s a taboo to even speak about the incident that happened a year ago.  Therefore, they shut their mouth and stayed quiet.


    Ramon was passing by along with the Palace guards, heard the conversations. However, he didn''t say or do anything.  They continue walking so they could get out of there as soon as possible.


    Ramon couldn''t wait to get out of the prying eyes of the people of Stonasia.  He wanted to keep his arrival unknown, but from what he had heard and seen a moment ago.  He would be on social media before he even arrives at the Palace.


    He was right with his assumption.  The people that saw him walking out of the tarmac were quick to post it on social media.  Therefore, before he even made it out of the airport... His mother, Lady Lucy Le Grand, already knows he''s in the Kingdom of Stonasia.


    *Bzzz, bzzz, Bzzz* The cellphone inside his suit jacket was vibrating and making a buzzing sound as he went inside the vehicle that was waiting for them.  He took it out to see who was calling, and when he saw that it was his mother...  He knows that she''s going to give him an earful.


    "What now?  Does she knows that I''m here, or she was only calling to say hello?"  He mumbles before he took a breath of air, then sliding his finger to answer his mother''s call.  "Yes, mother!  What can I do for you?" He asked, casually.


    "Don''t you mother me!  I know where you at right now, and I''m on my way!  Don''t you speak with them without me, do you hear me?!"  She then hung''s up that call without waiting for Ramon to reply...

 Chapter 246 - Shes A Royalty

    Ramon quickly called her back, and he didn''t want her to go to Stonasia.  All he wanted to do was to pay his respect to his father the King before it''s too late.  If Lady Lucy goes there, he knows she would make a mess of everything once again.  He doesn''t want that to happen this time around.


    Lady Lucy quickly picked up the call when she saw that it was Ramon who had called her back.  However, she was stunned by the way he had spoken to her.  He was dead serious from the tone of his voice.  It gives Lady Lucy a chill...


    "Hello, son!  Sorry, I hung up on you.  What is it?"  She asked as sweet as she could.


    "Mother!  If you dare show up there... I''ll make sure you regret it.  Do you hear me!"  He didn''t bother waiting for his mother to respond; he quickly hung up the phone.


    "Go!  We need to make sure we get there before my mother arrives."  Ramon ordered the driver to start the car and go...


    "Yes, your highness!"  Replied the driver and drove off as fast as he could, luckily, there was no traffic around to the Palace.  And they arrived without delay.


    The Queen''s assistant was already waiting for him at the front door of the Palace, ready to take him to the King''s chamber.  When she saw Ramon, she quickly descended toward the car and waited for him to step out.


    "Your Highness, welcome! I hope you had a pleasant trip.  This way, please!  The King is waiting for you."  Sait the Queen''s Assistant after paying respect to Ramon.


    "Thank you!  Yes, it was a pleasant trip...  Until I arrived and my mother found out that I''m here.  Do me a favor, no matter what happens, make sure that she''s not allowed to come inside the Palace.  I don''t want to deal with her until I finish speaking with the King.  Do you understand?"  Ramon said sternly as he walks toward the King''s chamber.


    "Yes, your Highness!  I will make sure that your mother was not allowed to enter, no matter what."  The assistant assured Ramon before continuing to guide him towards the King''s chamber.


    When Ramon arrived at the King''s chamber, there were only three people inside.  The Queen, the young prince, and the King who''s sleeping soundly.  The Queen looked up and nodded to Ramon as he enters and walks towards them.


    He made a slight curtsy to pay respect to the Queen before, "I''m here as you requested." He said straight forward without batting an eye.


    The Queen looked at him up and down before she nodded as an acknowledgment.  "Thank you!  Let me assure you that I really appreciate you coming.  I''m sure the King feels the same.  Unfortunately, he had just shut his eyes, and he had not been able to sleep well lately.  Do you mind speaking with me first while we are waiting for the King to wake up from his nap?"


    Ramon couldn''t believe what he was hearing.  The Queen of Stonasia, actually civilly speaking with him.  She was not acting high and mighty like she usually does.  It made him wonder.


    "Your Majesty, kindly accept my apology, for I''m exhausted at the moment.  If you so kind and let me rest while the King is resting, we could talk when I''m done speaking with him."  He flat out turned her down.


    With that, the Queen nodded and let it go.  "Sure!  My assistant would show you a room you could use while you''re here in the Palace.  Go ahead!  I will inform you once the King wakes up."  The Queen said curtly before going back to what she was doing before Ramon arrived.


    As soon as Ramon walked out of the King''s chamber.  The King opened his eyes and asked the Queen a question.  "How is he?  Does he look alright?  Do you think he would agree if you suggest for him to take the Crown Prince Title at the Spaniard Kingdom?  Tell me?"


    "He''s your son, how would I know what he thinks.  I think it would be best if you suggest it to him as your dying wish.  It might work if you do it that way."  The Queen suggested without batting an eye.


    "What about Crown Prince Alexander?  Where is he now?  Do you have any news if he''s eyesight is now back and he''s memories?"  The King asked sadly while holding his young prince hand.


    The Queen couldn''t respond to the King''s inquiry, for she has no idea what''s going on with Crown Prince Alexander.  She prays that he would get his eyesight back even if he doesn''t get his memory back.  And if it will help him regain his consciousness by being with that commoner Alexa Grant, so be it.


    Just as the Quee was about to say something in response to the King''s question about Crown Prince Alexander, her assistant came knocking at the door baring news.


    "Your Majesty, please!  Take a look at this article.  It''s about Crown Prince Alexander and that commoner Alexa Grant."  She handed the tablet to let the Queen read the news about the shooting in New York City Hotel and Crown Prince Alexander, and Alexa Grant was in the picture.


    The Queen read the article.  After reading the whole article, her eyebrow raised, and she frowns once she got to the end of the story.


    In the news, it was written:  [ The First Family of the United States of America was devastated for the loss of their first grandchild and a daughter-in-law.  A random shooting occurred while they were on the way up to their room as they waited for the elevator.  A drunk man suddenly opens fire and hits the newly wedded wife of Daniel Grant.  The First family only son.


    [Crown Prince Alexander of the Kingdom of Stonasia was in the vicinity with his fiancee Alexa Grant.  Which was later announced is the First Family only daughter.  Right now, President Grant and his family asking to give them time to grieve.]


    What caught the Queen''s eye was the word that Alexa Grant is the daughter of the President of The United States of America.  Therefore, she''s considered a Royalty.  She''s the Princess of the United States Of America.


    With that thinking, a smile procures in the Queen''s lips while thinking of a way to bring the Crown Prince Alexander back home with or without Alexa Grant...

 Chapter 247 - Celebration Gone Bad

    The first family arrived in New York City without delay. Airforce One landed, and the first family descended with Prince Alexander in tow.   The secret service had done a remarkable job in securing the tarmac where the Airforce One would land.


    Everyone was anticipating that they would all be able to get a glimpse of the first family as they arrived. Unknown to them that a car was already waiting for them at the tarmac to take them to the hotel where they would be staying.


    A private exit was prepared for everyone, where no one would be allowed even the airport employees.  The measure they took to ensure that none of the reporters could accost them securely.


    "Were all the preparations done?  Make sure that the whole place is safe."  Lucas was speaking with his colleagues on his hidden microphones.


    "Yes, sir!  We did the walkthrough twice already.  The place is clean. They can enter-exit without anyone''s bothering them," replied the second in command secret service to Lucas.


    All the secret services for the first family had secured the area before them arriving.  They made sure that no one would bother them as they leave the building.


    ===


    The first family arrived at the hotel without delay.  They were given the Presidential Suite, which has ample rooms for everyone.  The whole floor was occupied by the first family, including Prince Alexander and Pierre.


    Since it was still early, they decided to have an early dinner before going out incognito to watch the fireworks and the ball drop at midnight.  No one ever found out where the first family was staying, no matter how hard they tried.


    Alexa was so excited for this is the first time in her entire life that she will be watching the fireworks and the ball drop in New York City.  It''s her long time dream since she was a child to be at time square to watch the ball drop with the man she loves.


    She couldn''t contain her happiness as they walk around Times Square incognito.


    President Grant and Chrissy were the only ones to let the whole world know that they are there in person.  Daniel and Andrea were with Alexa and Prince Alexander, galivanting Times Square.  They acted just like any other tourist; they take selfies and ate street food.


    The whole place was jammed pack, and it was hard for them to walk when it was getting late.  However, that did no deter Alexa''s enthusiasm.  She wanted to stay until the ball dropped.


    "Are you sure you wanted to do that?"  Prince Alexander was concerned that she might catch a cold for it''s freezing.  He knows that Alexa was used to a tropical climate and grew up in the Philippines, where there''s no snow.


    "I''m fine!  You''re here, and you will keep me warm, right?"  Replies Alexa with a smile.


    There was nothing Prince Alexander could do but keep her warm.  He holds her in close contact with his body to ensure that she gets all the heat she needed.  They stayed around Times Square and kept on walking to keep themselves warm.


    It didn''t take long, and the New Year arrives with a bang.  President Grant and Chrissy were at the balcony of the hotel they were staying, while Alexa, Prince Alexander, Daniel, and Andrea were down below on the street of New York City having a ball.


    Once the festivities where finished, everyone trying to get out as fast as they could and rushing.  Not once that people ever have a chance to bump into Alexa and Prince Alexander.


    Daniel and Andrea were protected by at least six secret services, while Alexa and Prince Alexander only have Lucas and three of Prince Alexander''s bodyguards.  But, no matter what, they were protected from left to right.


    Once they were inside the haven of the hotel, the secret services finally let out a breath of relief.  Everyone was afraid that something could happen while they were out in the open, but once they were inside the hotel.  They had nothing to worry about.  At least that''s what they thought anyway...


    As they were walking inside the hotel, they were busy chatting.  Andrea was over the moon as much as Alexa, and she couldn''t stop talking while she was holding her husband''s arms as thy walk.


    They were almost at the elevator when they heard a commotion coming towards them, and all the secret services quickly covered Alexa and Daniel. At the same time, Prince Alexander''s bodyguards did the same thing.


    Andrea, who was right next to her husband at first, suddenly left without protections when the secret service pulled Daniel to the sides, and she let go.  That''s when a drunk man pulled a gun and started shooting with no directions.  One bullet hit Andrea in her stomach without anyone realizing it.


    When Daniel realized that Andrea was nowhere, he quickly pushed his secret service and found her lying on the ground full of blood while holding her stomach.  "Andrea!!!!"  He shouted as he ran towards her and kneeled next to his wife.


    "Daniel, it hurts...  Our baby, please!!!! save our baby." She begged before she lost consciousness.


    The man that opened fire was killed in an instant by Prince Alexander''s bodyguards instead of the secret service.  Lucas was still covering Alexa, who''s standing right behind Prince Alexander.  With all the things happenings so quickly, they did not realize what had happened to Andrea until it was already too late.


    By the time they arrive at the hospital, Andrea had lost a lot of blood and died from the gunshot wound along with their unborn child.  Daniel was beyond himself and inconsolable.  He was like a mad man ready to kill all of his secret services who did not protect his wife and child.


    The New Years'' celebration that supposed to be the best thing that had ever happened in Alexa''s life became her worst nightmare.  Her best friend, sister, and her unborn niece or nephew is now gone.


    There was nothing that Prince Alexander could say or do to make her feel better.  The same goes for Daniel, who had lost the love of his life together with their unborn child.  The New Year started the worst, and he doesn''t know how he would go on living after that...

 Chapter 248 - God Only Knows!

    Andrea was pronounce dead before even leaving the hotel.  Upon arrival at the hospital, they wanted to take her straight to the morgue instead of the operating room, which was unacceptable for Daniel.  There''s no way that his wife and child would die just like that.


    He couldn''t accept what the paramedic said and told the doctors to take her to the operating room and save her.


    "She''s not dead yet!  Save her and my child!!!! "  Daniel was screaming at the top of his lungs.


    The emergency room doctor has no choice but to listen to Daniel and took Andrea''s body straight to the operating room, knowing she''s already dead.  However, once the doctor verifies that she''s a flat liner and no more heartbeat, he had to stop.


    He had to announced it to everyone that she''s officially dead...  Everyone stopped, and the doctor informs Daniel with sadness in his eyes.


    "I''m sorry!  Senator Grant, but it''s too late.  She''s gone..."  Said the doctor straight forward.


    When Daniel heard what the doctor said, he rushed inside the operating room where his wife''s body lay untouched.  Once inside, he told everyone to leave and let them be, and he wanted to be alone with his wife and child.


    Everyone left as quickly as they could, seeing how Daniel looking like a mad man... They do not want to get intangle with the situation.  It''s the First Family, after all, one wrong move and they could all go to hell with no ticket coming back.


    Alexa was doing her best to hold on to her sanity, and she couldn''t believe what just happened.  Right beside her is Prince Alexander, who was doing his best to console her.  "Love, take it easy.  There''s nothing we can do.  It''s God''s will to take them, and I know that it''s not fair for she doesn''t deserve to die just like that.  But what can we do?"


    "But Alex... Why here?  What did she do to deserve this, it''s not her time yet!  She''s not dead yet!  I know it deep in my heart; she''s still alive.  How could they say she''s dead?" Said Alexa, while tears were flowing on her beautiful face.


    President Grant and Chrissy arrived at the hospital and found Alexa and Prince Alexander outside the emergency operating room.


    "Where is she?  Where is your brother?  What''s going on?"  Chrissy bombarded them with questions.  When suddenly Daniel came out screaming....  "Get the doctor, get the doctor!!!!  She''s alive, and she grabs my hands!!!!  Get the doctor here now!!!!"  Daniel was shouting for the doctors to come.


    However, the first doctor that had checked Andrea was already outside, making the statement and pronouncing Senator Grant''s wife and child died of a gunshot wound.  He has no idea of what was going on inside the emergency operating room.


    Another doctor came and rushed inside the operating room while Daniel was standing next to his wife.  The doctor checked her vitals and found that a tiny heartbeat could be heard.


    "Oh'' my God!  She is alive!"  The doctor who checked Andrea exclaimed.  He quickly told the nurses to take Daniel out of the operating room and called for back up.


    Daniel didn''t want to leave his wife''s side.  But he knows better than to argue.  Therefore, he slowly made his way out of the operating room, praying...  "God, please!!!! Don''t take my wife and child.  It is not their time yet.  We just started our lives together, please!  If your listening, don''t take them away from me."  He then slumped at the ground as soon as he made it out of the operating room.


    Alexa, Chrissy, and President Grant quickly went to help Daniel get up and moved him to sit down on a chair.  "Son'' let just pray, alright!  God is with us, and he will not let you suffer.  You had done nothing but good, and he will reward you for that.  Let''s just pray."  President Grant was doing his best to console him.


    Daniel listened and got up, and he let them help him sit at the chair and waited.  "God!!!! Please!!!" Shouted Daniel, he was in turmoil, not knowing what''s happening inside the operating room.


    Alexa and Chrissy sat on each side of Daniel doing their best to calm him down.  Even though deep inside of them were also in havoc, not knowing what would happen.


    "Brother, it''s a good sign that she came back...  I know she will not leave us, alright!  Let''s believe that everything is going to be alright."  Alexa said while caressing her brother''s back.


    "Yes, son...  God is not cruel.  He sent her back to us, and I know she will pull through this.  Let wait."  Chrissy told Daniel while trying her best to wipe his teary eyes.


    Pierre, who had just came from the outside, saw and heard everything that the doctor said in the press conference.  He quickly rushes to the emergency room to check if it''s true.  When he saw that the First family still outside the operating room, he made a sign of the cross.  "I hope she is not true, please!  Let the mother and child get through this."  He mumbles to himself as he approached Crown Prince Alexander and whispered only for him to hear.


    "Your Highness, there was a doctor at the lobby giving press conference telling the people that Senator Grant''s wife and child had perished.  Is it true?"  He asked curiously.


    "What?!"  Crown Prince Alexader''s eye was bulging out of the socket when he heard what Pierre said.  He then when towards President Grant and informs him of his finding.


    "Let it be!  It''s too late to backtrack that for now, especially since we are not sure of the outcome yet.  Once we know for sure that my daughter-in-law and grandchild is safe, then we will make that doctor pay for his statement to the public.


    Let''s not tell them what you heard for now.  It will make Daniel go berserk if he finds out.  Let''s play it by ear and see what happens."  Said President Grant before going back to sit next to his wife.

 Chapter 249 - Give Us Time

    President Grant gave an order not to let anyone knows what''s going on in the operating room.  They added more secret service, and Crown Prince Alexander called for more bodyguards to help with security.


    As far as the whole world knows, Senator Daniel Grant''s wife and child had died from a gunshot wound.  They didn''t bother retracting the news, they have no time for that, and also, they were unsure of what the result would be.


    What was only less than an hour passed, feels like an eternity for everyone.  They kept looking at the time that seems to be moving so slow.  The whole hallway was quiet eerie, while no one spoke a word while waiting for the result.


    When the door of the operating room opened, and the surgeon came out with a smile on his face... Everyone knew that it was a success.  They only needed to confirm it and hear it from the horse''s mouth.


    "Senator Grant, this is unbelievable!  I don''t know how it happens, but I''m happy to inform you that your wife and unborn child are safe.  However, they are not out of danger as of yet. We will keep them in ICU so we could monitor closely." Said the surgeon that had operated on Andrea and saved her life.


    When Daniel heard the news, he let out a sigh of relief before collapsing.  Luckily Alexa and Chrissy were still holding on to him, and he didn''t pass out on the ground.  Lucas and Prince Alexander quickly helped Daniel to the chair while they wait for a stretcher.


    Alexa, Chrissy, and President Grant were in a tight embrace after hearing the good news.  They all let out a big sigh of relief, including all the secret service and the bodyguards.


    "We will wait until they bring the mother and child to the ICU, and then we will follow to the room where they will take Daniel.  Mom, Dad, why don''t the two of you go with Daniel."  Alexa told her parents so they could rest.  She can see from her mother''s face that she''s getting tired and trying to hold on.


    President Grant took one look at his wife''s features and didn''t argue with his daughter.   He ushered Chrissy to follow the stretcher where they will be carrying Daniel to a private room for the First Family.


    Not long after they wheeled out Daniel, the operating room opened, and they brought out Andrea full of contraptions connected to her body.  Alexa was in tears, looking at her sister-in-law.   When they passed by, she touched Andrea''s hand for a short time before she let them take her to the ICU.


    The President Press team concealed the fact that Andrea actually came back to life after being announced dead.  They let the news of her death go on without letting the whole world know that she''s actually alive and breathing.


    ===


    The First Family stayed in the hospital until they were sure that Andrea and the baby were out of danger.  Andrea was still out and using a breathing machine...  But, she''s at least out of danger.


    Daniel stayed by his wife and child''s side the whole time.  Only moving and getting up to use the restroom.  President Grant and Alexa had to force him to eat, for he doesn''t want to move an inch away from Andrea''s side.


    Crown Prince Alexander stayed by Alexa the whole time, not letting her have a chance to breakdown.  He knows that even though she was showing a strong front... She was fragile and exhausted deep inside.


    He did what he could to keep her occupied and not spend too much time worrying for her brother and sister-In-law.  "Love, what do you think about us going home to Stonasia after this?  I want to marry you in front of all my people officially.  Can we?"  Prince Alexander asked with eyes full of concern and love for the woman in front of him.


    Alexa only nodded nonchalantly.  She heard what he said, but nothing was sinking in inside her brain at the moment.  All she cares about at the moment is making sure that Andrea and the baby will stay alive.  Prince Alexander accepted her answer and didn''t push her any longer.


    Once they were sure that Andrea was safe enough to transfer to Washington D.C. They took her back to the White House so they could monitor her carefully and watch the baby inside of her.


    Everyone in the White House was on their toe before the arrival of the First Family.  They had to fix Daniel''s room to accommodate all the contraptions needed for Andrea and the baby.  Therefore, everything was all set before Airforce One landed at Washington D.C. Airport.


    ==


    Once they were back in the White House, Prince Alexander decides it''s time for him to go back home. However, he has no plan on leaving his future wife, and he will make sure that she comes home with him.  Therefore, It was time for him to speak with the President about his plan.


    During dinner, Prince Alexander informs President Grant of his decision and requested approval for him to take Alexa with him.


    At first, President Grant was going to deny his request.  However, when he looks at Alexa and how haggard she looks from worrying for her sister-in-law.  He decided to let her go and hope that it would help her in the long run.


    "I''m fine with that, as long as that''s what Alexa wanted to do."  He then looked at Alexa, who was playing with her food and in deep thought.  "What do you think, sweetheart?  Are you ready to meet your mother-in-law?"  President Grant has meaning with his question.


    When Alexa didn''t reply, Crown Prince Alexander nudged Alexa a little.  "What?"  She asked curiously, looking around the table lost.


    "President is asking you a question, love."  He whispered softly to her ears.


    "Oh''"  She then gave her attention to her father, waiting to repeat his question.


    "It''s alright!  I will discuss this in a better time.  Let''s have a wonderful dinner.  Shall we?!"


    ===


    After dinner, while everyone was relaxing at the parlor.  Prince Alexander received a call from the Queen, and he accepted it this time.  He figures that after what had happened in New York City, there''s no way that she wouldn''t know that he could already see and has his memory back.


    The Queen was straight forward with her request.  "I want you to come home now!  If you must marry that girl, so be it.  I''m not stopping you any longer, as long as you come home now."  She sternly told Crown Prince Alexander.


    "I hear your summoned mother.  However, we will come home when we are ready.  There are so many things that had happens here lately.  Give us some time."  Crown Prince Alexander told the Queen straight up before saying goodbye...

 Chapter 250 - I Want To Meet My Daddy!

    Andrea was walking in what it seems to be plains... There she found someone waiting for her, a little girl holding a hand of an older lady.  From a distance, she could see a silhouette, and it seems to be an older woman,  but as she got closer... She realizes that it''s her grandmother Santos.


    At first, she was stunned knowing that grandmother Santos had long perished.  But, why is she there at the plains seems to be waiting for her arrival.  ''Don''t tell me I died?  No way!  Maybe she''s only dreaming, and she would wake up afterward.''  With that thinking, she happily ran towards them.  She can''t believe that her grandmother is there; she misses her badly.


    Even though grandmother Santos had done many bad things while she was alive, she had always spoiled Andrea, for she''s her only grandchild.  She feels that it wasn''t right for her to take things the belong to Alexa, but she was only a child then, and the only thing she could do in return was to give it back without anyone knowing secretly.


    "Grandma!  What are you doing here?  Who is this child?"  Andrea excitedly asked as she approached them.


    "I''m glad that you''re here. I thought I would not be able to return her to you."  Grandma Santos said as she looks at the cute little girl that was holding her hand.


    "Returning her to me?  Who is she?"  Andrea asked as she kneeled to the child''s height so she could look at her face to face.  "Who are you, little girl?"  She kindly asked the child, while gazing on that beautiful blue eyes just like Daniel''s.


    "Do I know you?  Why do I feel that I should know you?"  She mumbles, speaking to no one in particular, just thinking out loud.


    The little child let go of grandmother Santos''s hand and hooked her to small arms to Andrea''s neck.  She then gave her a sweet little kiss on both of her cheeks, before... "Mommy!  I''m glad you found me!  Great-grandmother said for us to wait for you.  I''m so happy that you came. Now we could all go together."  The little girl said with a beautiful smile plastered on her face.


    Andrea hugged the little girl while her eyes were filled with tears.  She asked, "but, honey... What about your dad?  If we go with your great-grandmother Santos, then what would happen to your daddy?  Don''t you want to meet your daddy first?"


    The little girl giggles first, "I do!  Of course, I do!"  She then turned around and looked at grandmother Santos, who was standing by waiting for the mother and child.


    "Great-grandmother, I want to go back with my mommy so I can meet my daddy, can I?  Please!"  The little girl asked while her eyes were pleading almost in tears.


    "Hahaha!  Hahaha!  Great-grandchild, I am not the one to make that decision. My task was to wait for your mother to come and let her decide if she wanted to come with us."  She then looked at Andrea, who''s still in kneeling position holder her little girl.


    "You decide, do you want to be with your child or go back to your husband?  Up to you!"  Said Grandmother Santos with sadness in her eyes.  "You make the decision. I''m only here to guide you to the path you wanted to take.


    "Why do I have to choose?  Why can I have both?  Grandmother, what should I do?" Andrea is in turmoil as she looks for guidance from her beloved grandma.


    Andrea had to think hard.  ''She and Daniel just recently married and still at their honeymoon stage.  She didn''t even know that she''s pregnant, now she needed to choose between her unborn child and her husband.  Whos should she chose?''


    She was in deep thought as she stared at the little girl''s eyes.  "Oh'' Daniel..."  She whispered, for she could see her husband in their child''s blue eyes.


    Just as she was about to make her decision, she heard a voice... Her husband''s voice...  He''s in agony, and he''s calling her name and asking for her to come back.  What should she do?  She cannot leave her child and go back...


    Then Daniel''s voice started to become more apparent and sound.  She could hear him loud and clear now...


    "Sweetheart!  I know you could hear me. Come on!  You need to get through this, our baby''s life is in your hand.  You''re stronger than this. Our love is stronger than this.  Come on, baby, come back to me now, alright!  It''s more than a couple of weeks already since you came back,  I need you to wake up now.  Please! Sweetheart!  Please!!!!"  He then began sobbing.


    Hearing those words was breaking Andrea''s heart.  She needs to go back to Daniel, and he needed her.  But what about their daughter?


    Andrea started to feel that a mist was pulling her, and she grabs hold at their daughter as tight as she could...  She will never let her go... "Hold on, baby, stay with mommy... We will go and meet your daddy." She whispered to their daughter while hugging her with all her life.


    The little girl held tight on her mommy''s neck while Andrea made sure she never let go...


    Grandmother Santos, wave them goodbye while a beautiful smile procured on her face.  She then turned around and walked away without looking back.


    "You made the right choice, my granddaughter, go back to your husband.  Live a very long and happy life with your loving family.  Time will come when we will be together again." Mumbles grandmother Santos as she slowly disappeared into the light.


    ===


    Andrea finally awakened, and everyone was thrilled.  She was still weak and full of a contraption, but she has a smile on her face while she was trying her best to touch her belly.


    ''We made it sweetheart, and you did good!  Hahaha!'' She was overjoyed knowing that she would have a beautiful baby girl with her husband''s blue eyes...

 Chapter 251 - A New Beginning

    Daniel feels the overwhelming pleasure of seeing his wife is alive and breathing. Who would believe that she would full through in her life and death circ.u.mstances? He thought that his wife was a goner and that he would be living a life in hell.


    Instead, he was blessed, and he''s thanking God for not taking his wife and unborn child. With his wife''s second life, he would make sure that she will live her life to the fullest. He promised to himself.


    ===


    With Andrea on the way to improving, Alexa and Prince Alexander felt satisfactory in making plans for their future. They would wait a week and see how Andrea fair before going back to Stonasia to face the wicked Queen and King of Stonasia.


    President Grant and Chrissy Wen agreed and promised to follow them once they made sure Andrea and the baby were stable and out of danger. It''s time to speak with the King and Queen of Stonasia about Prince Alexand and Alexa''s future together.


    Chrissy suggested that Andrea''s family be flown from the Philippines so they could be with her while they are gone. President Grand and Daniel agreed. All was set, and to celebrate Andrea''s new life, they would have a family feast before they set out.


    A week has flown by immediately, and it was time for Alexa and Prince Alexander to leave. "Are you sure you want to do this?" Daniel asked his sister as they bid each other goodbye.


    Andrea was finally able to get up and insisted that she would send off her best friend/sister-in-law.


    She''s standing next to her husband, tears streaming down her face. Unable to utter a word no matter how hard she tries.


    "Daniel, I''m a big girl now. I assure you that there''s nothing they could do to hurt me. You''re forgetting that this is your sister - the mighty Alexa Grant, who been through hell and back and still fighting!" she boasted, trying to make him feel at ease.


    "Alright! I have fate in you. I know you can handle anything that might come in your way. Just remember one thing, no matter what happens -we''re right behind you, one hundred percent. I love you, baby sister!" The siblings hugged each other before they bid their farewell.


    President Grant and Chrissy were standing on the side, waiting for their turn. As soon as Alexa finished with her brother and sister-in-law, her parents quickly pulled her. Both gave their daughter a tight embrace before promising to follow in a couple of days.


    Prince Alexander shook hands with Daniel, hugged Andrea, then Chrissy. Lastly, it was President Grant''s turn. He stood in front of him very regal before slightly bowing to pay respect.


    "Sir, Mr. President. If it makes you feel any better, I promise you that no matter what happens... -She will become my Crown Princess, one way or the other. He then stretched out his hand for a handshake.


    President Grant looked at the man in front of him with a straight face. Before, he accepted the hands and pulled him in an embrace and patted his back.


    "I know, son! I know!" Was all he said before he let him go with a bright smile plastered on his face.


    "Well! This is it! I will call you as soon as we arrived. I love you! Everyone stay safe and stay healthy!" Said Alexa before she went inside the car that would take them to the airport.


    The family decided that no one would go with them to the airport. They would leave early in the morning and only use one vehicle. They don''t want anyone knowing about them leaving the country and alerting the King and Queen of Stonasia.


    They had chartered a private plane to take them back to Stonasia not to alert the Palace of their arrival.


    After Ten-hours flight, they finally arrived at Stonasia International Airport without delay. With the time difference, it was late at night when they landed. The private tarmac where the private plane was parked was quiet, and only the airport personnel could be seen.


    Prince Alexander lifted the shade of the small window of the airplane. Looking outside, he saw a black limousine was already waiting down below to take them to their destination.


    He slowly brushed the strand of hair that had fallen on Alexa''s face while she took a nap on his shoulder before kissing her forehead gently and sweetly.


    "Sweetheart, where here, come on! Wake up!" He tenderly whispered into her ears. His eyes were full of love as he slowly coaxes her to wake up.


    Alexa slept the whole way through on Prince Alexander''s shoulder. The feeling was comforting, and she felt protected in his embrace. Therefore, she was sound asleep when they landed.


    When she felt Prince Alexander''s warm breath and lip touching her forehead, she smiled unintentionally. "Hmmm, If this is a dream, I don''t want to wake up." She murmurs as she gradually opened her eyes.


    Prince Alexander kissed her one more time, this time it''s her lips. He slowly glided his lips towards her sweet lips before touching it gently and seductively savoring the sweetness. If the attendant didn''t come to inform them that they could go ahead and embark, the two would have continued their love scene.


    Prince Alexander was anxious to get out of the plane so they could head out to his private villa on the outskirts of Stonasia Kingdom. Luckily he was wearing a long coat, and the hard thing down below his middle section was not visible to the n.a.k.e.d eye.


    He guided Alexa towards the door of the private plane, and they descended to the tarmac where the limousine is waiting. As soon as they were inside the vehicle, he barked an order to the driver.


    "Take us home now!" His voice was husky; he couldn''t wait until they arrive at the villa.


    He badly needed relief, and now that they are only the two of them, he''s hoping that Alexa would be willing to help him in that department. Ever since President Grand had announced them as husband and wife, they had been doing more than just a kiss here in there.


    The only thing they have not done was go all the way. They promised each other that they would wait for the right time when they say I do in the name of God.


    Alexa knew why the sound of Prince Alexander''s voice was like that, and she secretly smiled. He had been patient all this year that they been together. He respected her wished to stay pure until they tie the knot, and she loves him more for that alone.


    In this modern society, where a couple would have s.e.x just for the sake of having one. Finding a man that would respect her and truly love her is a blessing.


    A blessing that Alexa would go to the end of the earth to protect and fight for until her last breath.

 Chapter 252 - Lets Take A Shower Together

    It was a snowy evening in Stonasia when they finally arrived at their destination. Alexa was in profound thought until she appeared to comprehend that they had reached their destination.


    Prince Alexander''s butler and four other household help were standing at the front door, waiting for them to arrive. Pierre had informed the butler ahead of time to prepare for their arrival.


    As soon as their vehicle stopped, the butler was quick to open the door of the passenger side and stand still waiting for his master to descend from the vehicle.


    "Welcome home! Your Highness!" He greeted while bowing to pay his respect.


    All the other household help followed suit. They quickly gave their greetings before they all lined up ready to pick up his luggage.


    Prince Alexander stepped out of the vehicle first, then held out his hand to help Alexa, who was still in trans. When she stepped out of the vehicle and was in full view of the butler, her blinding beauty stunned the man. He froze for a moment unable to utter a word


    He had no idea that his Royal Highness was bringing a guest with him, and a beautiful woman at that. The butler didn''t know how to react. Prince Alexander never once in his playboy life, ever brought a woman in his villa. This is his sanctuary and he let no one disturb him no matter what.


    Alexa smiled a little to the butler, before uttering, " hello! How are you? I''m Alexa, nice to meet you!" She said this time with a beautiful full smile plastered on her face.


    The butler''s eyes widened in surprise to hear her lovely voice. ''What is going on?'' The Royal family and their guest never once did they acknowledge him or any of the household help.


    But this young lady is humble and kind. Not only did she greeted him with a beautiful smile on her lips, but she also showed respect. Unbelievable!


    Once he got his senses back, the butler quickly bowed to give his respect and greeted her back.


    "I''m fine, my lady, thank you for asking!" This way, please!


    Prince Alexander was worn-out from the flight and wanted to rest. Therefore, he just brushed everyone off and guided Alexa inside the villa.


    "Come on, sweetheart! Home sweet home! Ahh! I''m so tired, let me show you to our room." He then gradually ushered her gently.


    The Butler followed his gaze to the couple entering the villa. A smile forms on his old face and quickly ordered the household help to take their master''s luggage to their room.


    He then quickly made his way to his room and quickly called the Palace to inform his confidant who works for the Queen that Prince Alexander had arrived with a young, beautiful woman in tow.


    ===


    Alexa was also tired and wanted to rest, therefore she didn''t pay much attention when Prince Alexander had said, "Let me take you to our room" So when they arrived at Prince Alexander''s bedroom, she was stunned learning that they would be sharing a room.


    "Alex, is this your room?" She asked worriedly.


    "No, sweetheart... It''s our room." He responded with a sweet gentle voice as he back hugged her.


    Alexa moved away from his back hug and pushed him away. "Alex, we shouldn''t do this. We should wait until we get approval from the King and Queen, or else..." That''s all she was able to say for the household help arrived with their luggage.


    One by one they entered and excused themselves as they passed through toward the dressing room. Prince Alexander didn''t pay attention to them and pulled Alexa into a tight embrace.


    "Why don''t you freshen up first, and meanwhile I will ask to prepare something for us to eat. I''m famished I could eat you! I mean a whole cow. Hahaha!" He corrected himself while he laughed at his banters.


    Alexa''s face turned scarlet pink from hearing his banter. She looked at the direction of the dressing room and gazed if the household help overheard Prince Alexander. When she realize that they were all inside already and the door was close, she let out a sigh of relief.


    "You!" She pinched Prince Alexander at his middle section before pushing him a distance away.


    "Ouch! That hurts!" Complained Prince Alexander while his lips were puckered. The two began teasing each other and the household help saw what they were doing as they passed by on the way out. They couldn''t wait to get out so they could inform the butler.


    As soon as the household help left, Prince Alexander was quick to pull her and kissed her sensually.


    "Sweetheart, we are already married. What are you worrying about? We do not need approval from the King and Queen. Your parent''s blessing is enough." He was serious when he said it and Alexa was unable to say anything.


    Since he said he doesn''t need the King and Queen''s approval of them sharing a room. What the heck, they had waited for this a lifetime already. They couldn''t do it while they were under the same roof as her parents. Now that they are alone, why not. As Prince Alexander said, they have married already. Her father had married them back then.


    "Fine, I''ll accept your reason and will share a room. However, if and when we meet with the King and Queen and they disapproved of us sharing a room. I''m moving out. Do you hear me?" Alexa warned Prince Alexander beforehand.


    Prince Alexander thought of reasoning with what Alexa said but decided against it. It''s better to go along with what she said and worry about it later when it happens. However, in his mind, no matter what... - he would be sharing a room and his bed with his lovely wife.


    "Sweetheart, why don''t we freshen up first while they prepare our meal. How about a shower together?" Prince Alexander teased Alexa with a smiled on his lips.


    Alexa''s eye widened after hearing what Prince Alexander suggested they do. She couldn''t believe how bold he became now that they are back in Stonasia.


    ''Is he thinking of doing, what I''m thinking?" She thought while staring at him still has a wide grin plastered on his lips.


    +++


    What do you all think Alexa''s answer would be?

 Chapter 253 - Shes Not A Crown Princess Material.

    "Hmm, what your suggesting is very tempting. However, I don''t think we should do that. You never know who might pop up any minutes to check on us." Of course, Alexa was only guessing. However, she was stunned when suddenly they heard a knock on the door.


    "Your Highness, Crown Prince Alexander, the King and Queen is summoning you and miss to the palace urgently!" Shouted the butler from the other side of the door.


    "Hahaha! Hahaha! I just said it didn''t I? I don''t know why, but I just have this hunch that someone had already informed them as soon as they had the chance. Namely you butler." Said Alexa while shaking her head and laughing out loud.


    Prince Alexander''s furrowed before opening the door to yell at his butler. "What the heck did you do now? You couldn''t wait for us to rest for a moment before you go and tattle tells on me. I swear!" He snarled at the cowering butler shaking to the core of his being.


    The butler quickly kneeled to apologize, "I''m sorry, your Highness! I did not know that they would request your presence at this hour. I''m sorry!" Begged the butler.


    "Hmph, forget it! What''s done is done! Go and tell my Queen mother that we are already in bed and you cannot bother us!" He then shut the door with a loud bang.


    Prince Alexander has no intention whatsoever to face his parents when he would rather spend his time cuddling with Alexa in bed. Better, yet... - take a shower together. Therefore, he hurriedly shut off the light and pulled Alexa towards the bathroom so they could take a shower together.


    However, as the played tag and pull, Alexa insisted that they pay a visit so she could also pay her respect to the King and Queen of Stonasia.


    "Alex, we can''t do this. We need to pay our respect to your parents. You don''t want them to find fault in me, do you?" She pleaded with dowey eyes and pouted lips. Making her much more desirable in Prince Alexander''s eyes.


    He stopped his foot like a little child. He didn''t like it that his princess is too soft-hearted. He wishes that she would sometimes act like a bitch and show it to his mother the queen. But then, it''s his Alexa the sweetest and kindest woman he ever knew. And that''s why he had fallen deeply and madly in love with her.


    Therefore, Prince Alexander has no choice but to make her happy. If it will make her happy to pay respect to his parents. So be it, he would go along without complaint.


    Prince Alexander went back out only to find his butler still in a kneeling position right in front of their door.


    "What the heck! Why are you still kneeling there? Didn''t I say for you to tell my mother that I''m not going to visit her tonight? Sigh!" He let out a breath of air before he spoke again.


    "Get up! You may report to the King and Queen that we will be there as soon as time permits. Give us time to rest a little and prepare ourselves. Go!" This time he waited for his butler to get up first before he closed the door with a bang.


    ===


    "Why did you summoned them at this hour? You should let them rest first and asked for them in the morning." Said the King sitting on the sofa reading newspaper.


    The King''s health turns for the better after everything had been resolved. His illegitimate son Prince Ramon is now the Crown Prince of Spaniard Kingdom. While his legitimate son Crown Prince Alexander is now back to his normal self and soon to take a Crown Princess. What more could he ask in this situation?


    The Queen on the other hand still wary of Alexa. She never liked her before and she cannot say she likes her now. If only Crown Prince Alexander wasn''t adamant to make her his Crown Princess... She would have hired someone to get rid of her.


    Unfortunately, she saw what happened to Crown Prince Alexander when they first separated for almost five years. And she doesn''t want that to happen again.


    The Queen had hired someone to investigates Alexa Grant, but they keep coming out empty-handed. For some odd reason, her profile was sealed. Only if she hires a hacker, maybe then she would be able to find something about this girl.


    She figures that since Alexa is not there and plans to stay, she will do everything in her power to find out as much as she can before she would let her be the Crown Princess. She cannot let just any commoner become a royalty just because she was a beauty queen. The Queen made that promise and will stick to it till the end of the story.


    The Queen was still in deep thought when someone announces that they had arrived. She situated herself next to the King before picking up one of the magazines and acted like she''s reading.


    Prince Alexander came in striding while holding Alexa''s hands. A scowl was plastered on his handsome face and he came shooting dagger at his mother the Queen. Once they were inside, Alexa gives respect to the King and Queen. She greeted them before curtsying slightly.


    Crown Prince Alexander didn''t bother with the formality and went straight to his mother and gives her a slight embrace and a peck on her cheek. He then turned around to greet his father. "How are you feeling father?" With a cold face and nonchalant manner.


    The King of Stonasia only nodded before going back to his reading. He didn''t even acknowledge Alexa''s presence. In which, irritated Prince Alexander more than ever.


    "Well, you called for us interrupting our rest. What do you want, now that we are here?" Snarled Prince Alexander to his parents who are acting indifferently.


    The Queen replies, "If we didn''t summon you, would you have come? Of course not, you arrived without informing, if not for your butler... How would we have known that you had brought her back with you?" Said the Queen while she''s looking at Alexa up and down while a smirk plastered on her face.


    Alexa was trying her best to be inconspicuous but is not working when the Queen keeps on glaring at her.


    ''What''s up with her, couldn''t she get it to her thick head that no matter what she do, I will be the Queen of this country.  Keep it up and you might even get a chance play grandma when we have kids.''  Alexa thought to herself as she stands there like the beauty queen that she is.


    "Well, now that you saw us, if there''s nothing else, we''re tired."  Said Prince Alexander before he turned to looked at Alexa lovingly and took her hands. "Let''s get out of here sweetheart, I know your tired."  Then walked out of the door without looking back.


    "She''s not a crown princess material!  Remember that, I will not give my consent even if die!" Shouted the Queen fuming to no one since the couple had been long gone.

 Chapter 254 - She Came From The Gutter!

    The Queen was so mad when she realizes that no one was listening to her as she shouted. The King just stared at her smirked on his face; he couldn''t understand why the Queen couldn''t accept the poor girl; it''s not like she has any other candidate.


    "Why aren''t you saying anything you can see she does not have the bearing of a Crown Princess, yes she won the beauty pageant, but that''s all she has - the beauty she has no etiquette.


    "What does she know how to be a Crown Princess, she came from a gutter in the Philippines and lucky enough to have the face to win a beauty pageant. Aya!" Said the Queen while anger was visible on her aged but still beautiful face, as she got up to get ready to go back to her chambers.


    "Well, you could always teach her and show her how she supposed to behave. That the right thing to do, prepare her to become the new Queen. It''s not like she was born with it; there are certain things that you can teach her instead of degrading her." The King retorted as he also got up to go to his chamber.


    The Queen and King of Stonasia never shared a chamber together ever. The only time they share the bed was when it''s time to do the deed, and that''s very taxing for both of them. It has been the palace''s protocol that they have separate chambers, one that Crown Prince Alexander and Alexa must abide when the time comes.


    The Queen thought about what the King had said about getting someone to teach Alexa and prepare her for the position of Crown Princess. No matter how hard she tries to accept her... she couldn''t bear to think that she will have a commoner as her daughter-in-law. On top of that, she will be the mother of her grandchildren. Instead, she began plotting. She would rather get rid of her for good than let her be the next Queen of her kingdom.


    ===


    It was the longest night the couple had ever experienced spending together. As much as they wanted to be one already, they had to use different means to ensure that she''s as pure as she''s going to get when the time comes.


    Crown Prince Alexander knew that one of the requirements for the Crown Princess is, she must be a v.i.r.g.i.n. They wanted to make sure that whatever offspring comes along would be of a Royal blood. Thus, he had to constrict himself from doing the deed as much as he wanted for so many years.


    When Prince Alexander and Alexa arrived back to the Villa to ensure that he would not be tempted since they would be alone. He called his Butler to prepare another room for him to sleep in.


    The Butler raised a brow when he heard this, he could not believe that his Highness would actually sleep in a separate chamber away from this lovely lady. He knows he won''t be able too if he was in Prince Alexander''s shoe.


    However, even though they would sleeping in a separate room, it does not mean he cannot cuddle with her a little while. Therefore, Prince Alexander walked with Alexa towards the master bedroom.


    Alexa stops as they entered the threshold to have a word with Alexander. "I don''t think your mother would ever learn to like me. Did you see how she was checking me out from head to toe, and from the way she was shouting as we walk out, that was unladylike. Sighs!"


    Prince Alexander pulled her into his embrace and rested his chin to her head. Trying to find the words that would soothe her aching heart.


    "Alexa, sweetheart... don''t worry about the queen mother. No matter what she says, it does not hold any bearing to me because I will never marry anybody else in this lifetime.


    "You! And you are the only one that''s going to be the next Queen of Stonasia. I don''t care what she says I don''t care if they de-crowned me, all of this does not mean anything to me without you in my life you are my world. You are the air I breathe, you are the light in my eyes. You got that?"


    Alexa felt much better after hearing Prince Alexander''s declaration. It is not that she doesn''t know it already. However, she needed assurance, she needs to listen to it once in a while. She rested her head into his chest, and they stayed like that for a while.


    ===


    The next day, Prince Alexander and Alexa were still sound asleep. They were tired from the long flight from the USA and since they have nothing planned. They stayed in bed as long as they could.


    Unbeknown to them that a commotion was already happening outside the door. A car arrived at Crown Prince Alexander''s Villa without notice. When the driver opened the door, two elegant women stepped out and stood up proudly.


    A frown on their faces was visible, and they look like they were about to go to war from the way she entered.


    The Butler opened the door and bowed to pay respects to the newcomer.


    "Welcome, your Majesty, the Queen. Welcome, Miss! Should I announced your arrival to Your Highness?" He inquired respectfully.


    The Queen waved her hand and continued straight towards Crown Prince Alexander''s chambers.


    As soon as she was right at the front door.


    *Knock, knock! Open the door, it''s me!" The Queen shouted loud enough to wake up the dead.


    "Open the door, or I would enter!"


    She only said it, but she wouldn''t dare. What if they were sleeping butt n.a.k.e.d, she doesn''t want to see them in that compromising situation.


    Alexa, who has earbuds in her ears, did not hear the knock. For her to be able to sleep, she had to listen to some music. Unfortunately, it is still playing.


    When after shouting, no one came to open the door. The Queen''s patience was getting thinner by the minute, and she''s about to explode. She looked at her companion, and both agreed and nodded. They would open the door, if it''s unlocked... they would enter.


    Just as when the Queen was about to open the door...


    "Queen mother, what is the meaning of this?" Prince Alexander came out of the room adjacent to his master bedroom, still tired and disheveled.


    "And who is this person with you?"


    The Queen and her companion were stunned and unable to utter a word...


    When the Queen came to her senses, she smiled as beautiful as she could conjure. "Apology, my son! I''m here to take you''re intended to live in the palace until your nuptial.


    "Your Father the King and I had discussed it last night after my outburst, and after calming down. I realized that I was in the wrong for doing that. Will you forgive this mother of yours?" She then approaches Prince Alexander and gives him a tight embrace.


    "But, mother... Do you know what time it is? Is not even 9:00 a.m. and you''re here banging at the door." Prince Alexander was perturbed being awakened so early in the morning. Is she weren''t his mother the Queen of the kingdom, she would have thrown her out already.


    "Please, wait in the parlor and give us time to prepare ourselves. I''m sure she''s probably still asleep and didn''t even hear your knocking. Let me check, you go ahead and leave. Please, mother!"


    The Queen and her companion like it that Prince Alexander and Alexa did not share the same chambers. It seems that they are following the protocol of the palace. They secretly smiled as they walked towards the parlor to wait for the couple...

 Chapter 255 - Impertinent!

    Prince Alexander awakened Alexa in her slumber with tons of kisses. *Tsup-tsup-tsup!*


    "Good morning, my Crown Princess... Rise and shine! The evil Queen-mother is in the house!" He banters as he tries to wake Alexa up.


    Alexa took out the earbuds that were on her ears and slightly opened one eye at the time. "Hmm, what time is it? I seem to have overslept. Sighs!" Said Alexa as she stretches her two arms.


    Prince Alexander pulled Alexa up in a sitting position on the top of the bed. "Wake up! Sleepyhead, Queen-mother is here with some lady. I don''t know why, but I have a bad feeling about this." He complained while his lips were puckered up.


    "Oh'' you sure are so cute with that lips of yours puckered up like that." She then pulled him to give him a peck on both of his cheeks. When Prince Alexander was about to kiss her on her lips, she quickly ducked. "No way, Jose! Morning breathe, please!"


    Prince Alexander didn''t care and pulled her and took her lips in his and gave her the sweetest one that he could conjure. "I Love your morning breathe, hehe! Just like I love everything about you. So'' get up now, and let''s face the evil Queen."


    Alexa didn''t have much choice. She slowly made her way to the bathroom, while Prince Alexander went to the dressing room and grabbed some clothes to change into before leaving quietly while Alexa was taking a shower.


    Thirty minutes later, the couple meets up outside the corridor, ready to face the Queen of Stonasia and her companion.


    Just in time for the Butler to announce that breakfast is served, Prince Alexander and Alexa went straight to the dining room, instead of the parlor. The Queen and her companion got up and followed them.


    ===


    Alexa gave her utmost respect and bowed to the Queen before greeting the lady companion.


    "Good morning, you Majesty; good morning ma''am!" Greets Alexa then curtsy.


    "Hmph! Where is your manner? You had made me wait for over thirty minutes." Said the Queen as she sat down on the chair that Prince Alexander had pulled out for his mother.


    Once the Queen sat down, Prince Alexander then went to Alexa''s side and pulled her chair for her. That made the companion and the Queen''s brow raised. They never in their entire life saw Prince Alexander ever pulled a chair for any woman. Especially a commoner.


    Once everyone was seated, the Butler allowed the parlor maids to began serving breakfast.


    The Queen first thought was not to let Alexa eat breakfast with them. However, she wanted to see if she has any table manners, and the only way to find out was to make her eat with them.


    However, the Queen was in for a shock for the way Alexa handle the utensils, and from the way, she properly sits and eats. She''s so majestic, if someone who did not know she came from a humble background, they would think she was born a princess.


    Prince Alexander was putting dishes after dishes at Alexa''s plate, and it once again made the Queen raised a brow. But she didn''t say anything. She continued observing Alexa''s demeanor.


    Alexa continued eating as if the Queen was not even there. She once in a while would look at Prince Alexander and smile or say something like, "Hmm, it''s delicious." But, that''s the limit of their communication in the table.


    Once they finished their breakfast, Alexa excused herself, informing them that she needed to contact her family to let them know she arrived safely. Leaving the mother and son at the dining table.


    "Impertinent! She didn''t even wait for us to get up. Where is her manner?" Declared the Queen furiously. While she''s shooting dagger at Alexa''s back as she left.


    Prince Alexander had to calm his mother down, "Queen-mother, please! She needed to inform her parents, or else we will have the CIA, FBI, and whatever else intelligence group America has." He banters, trying to soothe his mother.


    "Hmph! I don''t care who will come and look for her, she needs to learn protocol and palace manners. She cannot leave the table unless I say so!" Exclaim the Queen of Stonasia.


    Prince Alexander didn''t want to argue any longer. Therefore, he got up and helped his mother to get up ang took her to the parlor to continue their conversation and wait for Alexa to return.


    Half an hour passed, and Alexa has not returned yet, and the Queen''s face was turning sour by the minute. "This is utterly ridiculous, who is she to make me'' the Queen of Stonasia wait. Go and summon her right now, or you can forget about marrying that... that girl!" She shouted furiously.


    The Butler quickly went upstairs to call Alexa and inform her that her majesty is not happy with her leaving like that. He liked the girl, and he wanted her to marry Crown Prince Alexander and be the next Queen of Stonasia. He would do everything in his power to make sure she was not sent away.


    However, when he arrived at the master bedroom and knocked on the door. No one replies and opened the door. He tried his might, but it seems that either the young miss is asleep or out and about. He quickly located the master key and came back so he could open the door and see for himself.


    He slowly inserted the key while continuously calling. "Miss Grant! Miss Grant! It''s the Butler. Miss... Grantttttt!" Once he opened the door, he poked his head first while still calling Alexa''s name.


    He was shocked to see that there was no one inside the room. To make sure that Alexa was not in the place at all, he knocked on the bathroom door. When no one answered, he opened it to find it empty. "Where could she be?" The Butler mumbles to himself as he scratches his head.


    Just as he was about to turn around and go back downstairs, he heard a loud ''bang!'' It seems that someone had fallen down from the balcony...


    The Butler quickly walked towards the veranda to see down below. What he saw was utterly funny and scary at the same time. Alexa was spawl on the ground and trying to get up from the fall. Her hair and clothing disheveled and only wearing one pair of shoes... She either had fallen or jump from the second-floor veranda.

 Chapter 256 - She Will Be My Wife...

    Alexa had decided to get a breath of fresh air before going back to face the hyena down below.


    "Sighs! When will this be over? Hasn''t they realized it yet that our love is till death do us part? What to do... What to do....?" She stood at the balcony overlooking a magnificent view. She took in as much air as she could before she turned around and ready to go back down and face the Queen.


    However, she didn''t know that she had accidentally pushed the locked button and locked herself out of the room. "Holy cow! What should I do?" She tried to pry it open, but nothing happened. She started banging on the door in case someone is inside the room looking for her. No luck!


    When she couldn''t open the door no matter what she does, and no one is inside the room, she thought of anyone doing work in the garden. She looked around and saw the gardener further away.


    "Hellooooo!!!!" She shouted, trying to get the gardener''s attention but to no avail... He only continued what he was doing while whistling... He couldn''t hear Alexa due to an earpiece on both of his ears, and he was listening to something. Alexa has no choice but to figure out a way to get down the balcony. Therefore, she decided to jump off the balcony since it''s not that high.


    "THUD!" She landed on her butt, but she was okay. If anyone could see her now, she doesn''t know what they would think of her unladylike gesture.


    Once she was on the ground, she dusted off the speck of dust that cling on her articles of clothing before she proceeded to the front door. Once she was at the door, she straightened herself up and make sure she''s in her best appearance before wringing the doorbell.


    "Ding... Dong...!" She stood, waiting for someone to open the door.


    ===


    The butler was up in her room looking for her when he heard a sound from the outside. As if someone had fallen off the balcony. He swiftly made his way and checked to see what it was...


    Alexa had already made her way to the front door when the butler made it to the balcony. Therefore, he didn''t see anyone in the balcony nor'' on the ground. He decided to continue searching for Alexa.


    He was busy calling Alexa''s name when he heard the doorbell, and he must haste to answer the caller. He rushes to the front door with a scowl on his face. Upset that he was interrupted with his search. "Who could it be? It''s too early in the morning to be barging in here." He grumbles to himself as he made his way to open the door to see who it is?


    His mouth was agape and wide opened when he saw the person he''s been searching for the whole time right in front of him. "What in the world?" He exclaims while covering his mouth.


    Alexa, with a wide grin on her face trying her best to look dignified. "I apologize for the way I look, I had a mishap and end up on the ground," was all she''s given as an explanation for her disarray features at that moment.


    "Miss, the Queen, and Crown Prince Alexander were asking for your presence. If you would be so kind as to follow me." Said the butler while shaking his head.


    "I''m sorry, give me a moment to go back up to my room and freshen up before I meet with them. If you''ll excuse me a moment." She quickly ran up to the room to change her clothes and fixed her make up. Once she was satisfied and know that she looks dignified, only then she went to the parlor to face the hyena and her beloved prince.


    ===


    The Queen was in a foul mood for having to sit and wait for Alexa. By the time she arrived, smoke was already coming out of her mouth, and she was ready to eat Alexa alive...


    "Knowing your pedigree, I should not expect you to be punctual. You have the guts to make me sit and wait, and the audacity to act all high and mighty afterward. Hmph!" Scolded the Queen at Alexa for coming late.


    Alexa didn''t say a word and humbly sat took Prince Alexander''s hand to help her sit down next to him. "Please, accept my apology. An incident occurs,s and I couldn''t help but be tardy." Said Alexa by way of explanation. However, the Queen was set to continue to belittle her and didn''t care for her reasoning.


    "MOTHER! What kind of attitude is that? She already apologized to you, what more do you want? She''s here now, isn''t she? Give her a break alright!" Prince Alexander has had it with his mother''s treatment with his wife and he''s not having any of it.


    The Queen only pouted before putting on a sad-looking face hoping to make Prince Alexander feel sorry for her. "I only wanted to teach her some manners that''s all. If she is to become your Crown Princess and a future Queen of Stonasia, she needed to learn the proper etiquette. Don''t you think so?"


    "Mother... How many times do I have to repeat myself to make it clear to you that there''s no if or but... She will be my wife, whether she becomes the Crown Princess and future Queen of Stonasia or just my wife. That she will be! Do you understand that?" After giving his speech, he prepares to stand up and take Alexa with him.


    Alexa who had been sitting there quietly spoke while trying to stop Prince Alexander from taking her away. "Alex, can I speak to the Queen for a moment, please!!!" She put her two palms together as if she''s begging with pleading eyes.


    Crown Prince Alexander contemplated for a moment. However, he knows Alexa''s attitude and he knows she could handle herself against his mother. Therefore, "Alright! If that''s what you want, I''ll go to my study and wait until your finished." He then bent to kiss her lips softly before turning to leave without saying a word to him mother the Queen.


    The Queen''s assistant brows raised when she saw that the Crown Prince had disregarded his mother the Queen of Stonasia. It''s the first time she ever saw it happen and she knows it will not be the last either...

 Chapter 257 - Bring Your Parents And Will Talk...

    Once crown Prince Alexander stepped out of the parlor... With her high and mighty posture, the Queen spoke to Alexa with the aura of the mighty Queen. She thinks that Alexa is a pushover and a little mouse. Wrong!


    "Don''t feel smug because you have him wrapped around your thumb. I don''t know your reason for asking him to leave. Whatever it is, you can forget about it, for I have no time to spare with the likes of you." She then prepares herself to get up as she calls for her assistant.


    "Let''s get out of here! Another minute in the same vicinity as this garbage might suffocate me. Let''s go!" Said the Queen as she waited for her assistant to help her up.


    The Devil in Alexa wanted to come out so badly, but she held her ground. For the love of her life''s sake... She tried to speak to the Queen calmly and come to an agreement regarding her relationship with Crown Prince Alexander.


    However, as the Queen''s plan on ignoring her and not giving her the chance to do so... She has enough. She needs to hold her ground no matter what.


    "Your Majesty, If you are so kind as to give me a moment of your time, please! I promise that this will be the only time I will make this request, and once I say my piece, I will hold my tongue no matter what you say." Said Alexa while she''s looking at the Queen calmly.


    The Queen halted for a moment and gave Alexa a look that could kill before sitting back down.


    "What else could you say to me that would make a difference in your status? You''re still a commoner with no pedigree and unfit to become the Crown Princess of Stonasia. So, tell me what would change in the matter if I listen to what you have to say?" Said the Queen as she, in turn, faced Alexa and gave her the undivided attention.


    Alexa let at a sigh before she spoke. She held her temper to the best of her ability, but it did not help when the Queen keeps on stepping on her like she''s a speck of dirt. Once and for all, she will say her piece, and when she''s done, and the Queen still doesn''t agree, then it''s over. She will pack her belongings and fly back to America with or without crown Prince Alexander in tow.


    "My parents would like to have a meeting with you and the King. I want to ask when would be the best time? If you agree to this request and meet with my parents, once it is done... I will agree with whatever you want. Is that a deal?" She said it with sincerity while sitting straight up and looking at the Queen without blinking an eye.


    The Queen was stunned with what she said, and she likes the idea. She figures that this will be the best way to get rid of her once and for all. Therefore, she was quick to give her approval.


    "Is that all you want? Sure! When can your parents come? The sooner, the better. Tomorrow if they could make it, I doubt it. I will inform the KingKing of your request tomorrow afternoon, come with your parents to the castle, and we will meet with you. The King, all the King''s advisers, and I will be waiting."


    After what she said, the Queen got up, and without even saying goodbye, she walked out of the villa with a smug-looking face.


    ===


    Crown Prince Alexander was reading the newspaper when Alexa found him seated at the dining table, drinking some tea. When he heard a footstep coming to his direction, he put down the newspaper and looked up. "Done? Is she gone?" He asked with a smile procured on his handsome face.


    Alea nodded as she approached him.


    "I need to make a call. Let me go up to my room. Do you want to come, or will you wait here?" She asked once she was right in front of him.


    "Is it a private matter or not? If it''s private, then go ahead. I''ll stay here and wait for you to come down. If not, then I''m coming with you!" He replied as he pulled her to sit on his lap.


    Alexa played with his hair and laid her head on his shoulder. "Nah, is not private, and even if it is, you could still come with me. No secret, remember?" She whispered to his ear.


    With that, Crown Prince Alexander lifted Alexa and carried her like a princess towards their room.


    ===


    Alexa called the White House and spoke to her parents about what she and the Queen discussed. When President Grant heard what she wanted, he promised that they would be there first thing in the morning.


    As soon as they finished their conversation, Chrissy quickly ordered their staff to begin packing while President Grant ordered his Aid to prepare the AirForce One so they could leave asap.


    Since Andrea is still recuperating, they decided to wait later when everything is final, and the wedding would commence. After making arrangements and canceling many appointments, President Grant and First Lady Chrissy were on board the Airforce One on the way to the Kingdom of Stonasia to meet with their in-laws...


    ===


    The next day, Alexa and Prince Alexander got up early to prepare to visit the Queen and King of Stonasia. Alexa had made sure she looks her best, she''s not a beauty queen for nothing. She picked a nice set of skirt and jacket suit. It''s cream color that highlights her smooth silky skin.


    For accessories, she made sure it''s simple adornment. She wore a set of stud diamond earrings, with a matching necklace, bracelet, and ring. For her shoes, she picked a low heal one, not wanting to look taller than crown Prince Alexander.


    When she stepped out of the room and went down where crown Prince Alexander was already waiting... The butler and the maids were stunned to see her beauty. All have beautiful smiles plastered on their faces as they greeted Alexa in unison.


    "Good morning Ms. Grant!" Begins with the Butler as he made a bow as a sign of respect.


    "Good morning Ms. Grant!" Everyone else followed suit.


    Alexa greeted them all back. "Good morning to all of you as well." With a simple smile that does not reach her ear.


    Crown Prince Alexander took her hand and guide her towards the vehicle waiting to take them to the palace. They set out first and decided they would wait for Alexa''s parents in the palace.


    When they arrived at the palace, it was so quiet as if there was no one coming to visit. Technically, the Queen is supposed to make arrangements for a banquet for all the parties. However, since she didn''t think that Alexa''s family were dignified enough to join them at their dining table, she only ordered to prepare some refreshment and nothing else.


    This greatly disappointed Crown Prince Alexander and Alexa, and she was not a happy camper.


    She needed to put this Queen in her place if she thought that she could just step all over her parents, she got another thing coming... This Queen doesn''t know who her parents are...

 Chapter 258 - The Presidents Arrival...

    The King and Queen of Stonasia were seated in the dining room having breakfast when Alexa and Crown Prince Alexander arrived at the palace. Instead of letting them join them for breakfast, they were asked to wait in the parlor as if they were mere guests.


    Alexa didn''t care to join them; therefore, she was more than willing to wait in the parlor. However, Crown Prince Alexander is another matter. His eyes widened in disbelief when he heard what the queen''s assistant told them.


    "You are kidding me, right? I''m the Crown Prince of the kingdom, and this is my home. Then yet, I must wait for my parents in the parlor as if I''m a guest. What a joke!" He snarled at the queen''s assistant.


    Instead of going to the parlor to wait, he grabbed Alexa''s hand and stormed off to his room. The queen''s assistant was astonished and quickly informed the queen.


    When the queen heard what crown Prince Alexander had done, she lost her appetite and began swearing. She planned to make them wait as long as she could to show Alexa that she''s of no importance, but it backed fired on her instead.


    The King had a smirk on his lips when he learned what happened. He, too, stopped eating and decided to go to the parlor and meet this woman, making the queen go crazy.


    "Summons them at once, we will be in the parlor." The king ordered as he got up with the help of his assistant. There was nothing the queen could do but follow suit while mumbling to herself.


    No sooner than they had sat down when the King''s assistant came and whispered something to him. His eyes widened for a moment before slowly getting up. He then gave an order to the assistant.


    Summon all the advisers right now and inform the crown prince to the throne room. And also, send Miss Grant back to the villa and tell her to keep her parents there and don''t let anyone see them. Do you understand me?"


    The queen wonders what''s going on. She waited for the King to inform her, but instead, he walked towards the throne room with his assistant''s aid.


    The queen called for her assistance to find out what''s going on?


    "Yes, your majesty? You called for me?" Said the assistant as she was curtsy. She then waited for the queen''s response as she stayed out with her head down.


    "I need to find out what''s going on? Why is the King on his way to the throne room and calling all his advisers?" Asked the queen curiously.


    Her assistant made a slight bow before retreating and swiftly went to find out what''s going on.


    A moment later, she came back running while trying to catch her breath. "Your majesty, it seems that the king received a report that Airforce One landed in the private tarmac at the airport. The President of the United States of America is on the way to the palace with the new First Lady. What should we do?"


    When the queen heard what her assistant said, she was frantic. "Go and tell the kitchen to prepare a feast for lunch. I''m not sure if they plan to stay, but to be on the safe side, prepare a room for them and their entourage. Hurry!"


    As soon as she finished giving orders, she almost ran to her bed-chamber to make herself presentable. Just in time, Alexa and crown prince Alexander came out of his room to inform the King and Queen that her parents were on the way.


    However, Crown Prince Alexander was stopped by the king''s assistant. "Your highness, the king requested your presence in the throne room. Please! Don''t worry about Miss Alexa. I will send her to the villa. Please hurry! It''s urgent."


    Crown Prince Alexander was about to say something but was interrupted by the queen. " Go! I''ll take care of her and her parents. Your present is needed. Go!" Urge the queen as she pushes crown prince Alexander to leave.


    Crown Prince Alexander gave Alexa a quick kiss and sorrowful look before rushing to the throne room.


    Alexa, on the other hand, was not sure what to do afterward. She decided to inform the queen of her parent''s arrival.


    "Your majesty, my parents....". However, she was cut short of what she was about to say when the queen ignored her and went inside her chamber before shutting the door on her face.


    "Wth! How rude! I can believe the manners of everyone in this kingdom. It starts from the highest position to the lowest; they all just plain rude." Alexa mumbled to herself. But heard by the king''s assistant, who, in turn, raised his brow.


    "Excuse me, miss Grant, if you''re done bitching, do you mind taking yourself to the villa and also, as per the king''s word... keep your parents there and don''t let them out. We will inform you when the urgent situation is done.


    Alexa was astonished after hearing what the king''s assistant told her. If she''s not mistaken, he wants her to hide her parents as if... What is wrong with these people? Do they know who they are messing with? Alexa is now pissed, and smoke is coming out of her ears and nose.


    "Are you telling me that the parent''s meeting is now canceled? And after I had asked my parents to fly all the way here, you want me to keep them hidden from the world? I don''t think so! Where is crown prince Alexander? I need to speak with him right now!" She''s now beyond being nice. She needs to get to the bottom of this mess. She was glaring at the king''s assistant with no success.


    "I''m sorry, miss, but it''s the king''s order. Please! Follow me, or I will have the palace guard help you out." He threatens Alexa while glaring at her. ''Who does she think she is, just because the Crown Prince is currently enamored with her, she really thinks that she would become the next Crown Princess? Not!'' He thought as he walked ahead of Alexa.


    Alexa could read what the king''s assistant''s thinking at the moment. She continued sauntering as if she''s on a runway. She decided to call her father on the way out to inform them to go to the villa instead of the palace¡­


    President Grant didn''t ask any question when Alexa told him to go to Crown Prince Alexander''s villa, instead of the Palace. He knew deep down that his beloved daughter was treated differently. The King and Queen probably learned that they had landed and canceled the parent''s meeting, not knowing that they are Alexa''s parents. Therefore, his daughter was told to bring her parents to Crown Prince Alexander''s villa. What a joke on them when they find out later.


    President Grant was not mistaken with his thoughts. Once his entourage went into different directions, headed towards Crown Prince Alexander''s villa... An envoy appeared to escort them towards the palace.


    However, President Grant ordered his secret service to stop the envoy and continue the direction Alexa had given them. There was nothing that the envoy could do but to follow the President''s entourage wherever they might be heading.


    When the envoy saw that it was heading towards the Crown Prince Villa, sweats'' beads began to emerge. He quickly informed the palace with his suspiciousness.


    The King''s assistant rushed to the throne room to inform the Kings.


    ===


    Meanwhile, Crown Prince Alexander was furious when he discovered why he was being summoned and what they had done.


    "Your majesty, you do not know what you have done! Canceling the parents'' meeting just because you learned that the President of the United States of America arrived is a big mistake. You didn''t even try to find out who her parents are. You just assumed that they are nobody and unimportant people. You will regret this decision." He then stormed off the throne room without looking back.


    Crown Prince Alexander bumped into the king''s assistant as he was walking out. He glared at him with intent to kill, as he passed him by.


    The king''s assistant rushed to his side and whispered. When the king heard what he said, his eyes bulged out of the socket in shock.


    "What do you mean that the President''s entourage went to the crown prince''s villa? Why would they go there?" He then began to think and... "Could it be that...". He didn''t get to finish what he was about to say because he began to feel an ache in his chest and unable to breathe before he lost consciousness.


    "Your majesty! Your majesty!" Shouted the king''s assistant. "Call for the palace doctor!! Hurry!" He shouted to anyone who could hear him.


    All the advisers that were inside the throne room with the King, were in frenzy.  They all gathered closer to where the King was and began murmuring with each other. Just then the Queen came in with the palace doctor in frantic...

 Chapter 259 - Lets Bygones Be Bygones And Start New.

    President Grant didn''t ask any question when Alexa ran to him with tears in her eyes. He knew already what had happened and he intended to get even with the monarch of the country. I dare they bully his one and only princess, they will not get away with even if it kills him. He will have his revenge for his lovely daughter.


    "Hush, we are here now. I will not let them bully you like that!" President Grant growled.


    Chrissy waited for the father and daughter moment to pass before interjecting and pulled her daughter in a tight embrace.


    "Why are you crying? Who are they for you to let them get away with bullying you? We are here now, straighten up and be who you are. You are the princess of our country, you are loved by the world and have been crowned Miss Universe, why would you let them walk all over you? Cheer up!" She then gives her daughter a light kiss on her forehead.


    Alexa wiped her tears and began laughing out loud. Hahaha! Hahaha! Mother, I was not crying because they had belittled me, I''m crying because you and father are her and I can finally kick their ass!" Said Alexa with a wide grin on her face.


    The trio began laughing and it was the same time that Crown Prince Alexander arrived.


    "Welcome, father-in-law, mother-in-law. I hope you had a pleasant trip? Come, come!" He then ushered them inside the villa.


    While they were walking to go inside the villa, Alexa kept turning her head looking for someone. A crease propped up between her eyebrows.


    President Grant saw this and asked. "Sweetheart, who are you looking for? Are you expecting someone to come with us? Is it your brother and sister-in-law you''re hoping to see?"


    Alexa vigorously shook her head. "No, no! I was looking for Lucas. Is he not with you?" She sadly asked if she was hoping that at least Lucas would come.


    Then she heard a voice as they entered the villa. "Hello, young miss. Sir, Mr. President, Madam First Lady, the whole villa is secured." Lucas announced as he approached them.


    Alexa''s face brightly shines with her smile almost reaching her ears. She let go of her parents'' hold and ran to Lucas and embraced him. "Older brother Lucas! You came! Hahaha! I missed you already, it''s only been a couple of days." Alexa exclaimed.


    The Butler and the household help were all stunned by Alexa''s actions. They couldn''t believe how bold Alexa was. She embraced another man right in front of their Crown Prince.


    However, when Crown Prince Alexander came towards the two and patted Lucas on his back as Alexa released him from her embrace. Their eyes widened much larger. Their Crown Prince was fine with his fiancee hugging another man. They were utterly shocked and they began whispering to one another.


    President Grant saw all that and intervened. "Alright! I know you missed Lucas, but it''s time to move on. Let''s all continue wherever you are taking us." Banters President Grant as he waits for them continuously walking.


    ===


    President Grant, First Lady Chrissy, Alexa, and Crown Prince Alexander were having a fun conversation when the butler came.


    "Excuse my, your highness, someone from the palace just arrived. What would you like me to do?" The Butler asked shaken to the core of his being. He was warned by Crown Prince Alexander that if anyone from the palace came, not to let them enter. He was only following his order, but it''s the King''s assistant that was on the door being held by the President''s secret service.


    Alexa whispered something to Crown Prince Alexander. He nodded his head and excused himself before he got up and went to meet the King''s assistant.


    Once he was gone, Chrissy had to ask what Alexa said to Crown Prince Alexander.


    Alexa smiled sheepishly before she responded. "Oh'' it was nothing. I just told him to tell whoever it is that both of you are resting and would not be available to meet with them today. I figure to let them wait tomorrow after we have some fun today." She proudly informed her parents with a mischievous smile plastered on her face.


    President Grant only grins, while Chrissy pointed her finger up and down to Alexa. "You! You are mischievous, you better be careful. They might come after you once we are gone. Hahaha!" Chrissy teased Alexa.


    A moment later, Crown Prince Alexander came back. He has a sorrowful look on his face. He slumped down next to Alexa while rubbing the back of his neck. He wanted to say something but couldn''t voice it out.


    President Grant decided to ask him instead. "What''s going on son? Is everything alright? What''s with the look?" He asked with his undivided attention.


    "The thing is... When my father the king found out that you were on the way here, it seems he realized that you are Alexa''s parents. I guess, he was ashamed of his actions and he couldn''t handle it. In turn, he had a mild heart attack. As per his assistant, he''s asking for your forgiveness and hoping that you would come and stay at the palace? I couldn''t give them an answer, so I told the king''s assistant that I will inform you. However, I will respect your decision whatever that might be."


    President Grant looked at Alexa asking her opinion without voicing the matter. Alexa nodded and he smiled before replying to Crown Prince Alexander. "Tell them we will be there this afternoon after spending some time with our daughter. We will stay for a couple of days to discuss the wedding and we will go from there.


    Crown Prince Alexander let out a sigh of relief when he heard what President Grant said. He turned to Alexa and gave her a slight kiss before getting up to inform the king''s assistant personally.


    Chrissy patted President Grant''s hand, "honey, thank you! I''m sure they are regretting it now. Let''s be bygones and start anew. Alright!"


    President Grant and Alexa nodded in agreement to what Chrissy had said.

 Chapter 260 - Getting Rid Of Her, Once And For All...

    Easy to say but hard to do what Chrissy says, let''s bygones be bygones. Alexa suffered a lot of pain at the queen''s hands, and she could not easily forget. She only nodded to make her mother happy and not to worry. But, once she is given a chance ... She will make the queen wish she had never been born.


    "Mom, Dad. Why don''t you rest and freshen up first? It will be a long time before we visit them. I also have something to do, and I will not be able to take care of you. What do you say?" She said it sincerely, with Dowey eyes and a sweet smile on her face.


    When President Grant saw that his first lady looked tired, he pulled her closer to him and placed her head on his chest. "What do you think? You want to lie down even for a moment so that you feel fresh when we talk to them later? Remember, your baby daughter needs your strength." He whispered around Chrissy''s head while he caressed her back.


    Since she was also tired, Chrissy decided to agree. "Sure! I could use some rest. My back and joints are a pain at the moment. I guess it was due to old age. Hahaha!" Chrissy banters while laughing out loud so that the father and daughter would not worry.


    Moreover, she does need her strength for her baby daughter. It seems that Crown Prince Alexander''s mother, the queen, would need to be put in her place. Who is she to belittle her daughter? If Alexa weren''t in love with Crown Prince Alexander, she would instead her daughter marry someone not from the royal family. However, it''s too late now; all they could do was to support Alexa and with her happiness.


    President Grant helped his wife get up, and they followed the butler to a room prepared for them. Since Crown Prince Alexander''s villa was huge, it could house the President''s entourage without a hitch. They decided that they would be staying at the villa instead of the palace to be with Alexa until they depart, which the queen will find annoying once she learns of this.


    ===


    Meanwhile, back in the palace, the King and Queen were still waiting for the news from the Crown Prince''s villa. The assistant of the King personally went to invite them for lunch and to stay at the palace. But, they have not heard anything as of yet.


    The King of Stonasia has his palm on his forehead. A headache was brewing as they spoke.


    "I''m utterly confused! How did this happen? I clearly remember that President Grant favored her, and she''s somewhat related to them having the same last name. However, what kind of relationship do they have? It couldn''t be that she''s he''s legitimate daughter, is she? If that''s the case, the more that I can''t have her marry the Crown Prince. She will not be accepted as the Crown Princess of Stonasia by our people. Not in this lifetime!" Said the Queen to no one in particular.


    He raised his head and glared at the Queen. He was going to say something, but his assistant arrived. " Your Majesties, I have a report back from the Crown Prince''s villa." He announces while standing straight in front of them.


    The King spoke, "Speak!"


    "I had conveyed your majesties'' request and was informed that they preferred to stay at the Crown Prince''s villa and if your Majesties are still interested in this union. The parent''s meeting will be held on a neutral ground. The President and his first lady advise that they want to have the meeting in front of all the king''s advisers and all the royal families. If that is suitable and your Majesties agreed, give them the time, and they will attend." He then curtsied before retreating a couple of steps.


    When the queen heard the President''s demand and his first lady, her blood shoot up to her head and exclaimed so loud that everyone was shocked.


    "THAT''S OUTRAGEOUS! THERE''S NO WAY THAT I WILL INVITE ALL THE ROYAL FAMILIES. NO WAY!" She was shouting from the top of her lungs.


    Her assistant quickly came to her and gave her a glass of water before patting her back. From the look of the queen''s face, she looks like she''s about to have a heart attack herself.


    "Calm down! That''s not an outrageous demand from the President of the United States Of America. You forget that this marriage alliance is a matter of the two countries. However, if they could demand that all the royal families attend this meeting, we could also demand that they do the same. Their family members also need to be present, not only the President and the First lady." Announced the King calmly.


    When the queen heard that, her eyes shined brightly. It''s an opportunity for her to get rid of Alexa Grant once and for all. She could humiliate her in front of the whole royal family and the advisers. She would wish she had never been born and to want to be married to royalty in this lifetime. She could then finally show everyone that she has no pedigree, she''s a commoner only riding on the President''s coat. She''s no one.


    "Yes! That''s a good idea, after all." Said the queen with an evil grin plastered on her face.


    The King gave an order. "Go back to the Crown Prince Vill and inform them of our demand. We will have the parents meeting tomorrow evening in the throne room. A banquet will be held, and all the royal families will attend along with all the advisers. However, all of their family members must also be present, whether from the United States Of America or the Philippines. They have to be present. That''s an order!"


    The King and Queen were so proud of their idea. They thought that Alexa''s family from the Philippines would have a problem attending since they are nobody. Unless President Grant rents a Private Plane for them, it would be too costly for Alexa''s whole family. Well, at least that''s what they thought...

 Chapter 261 - The Family Arrived

    The Monarchs of the Kingdom of Stonasia were full of themselves. They thought by demanding from Alexa to have her whole family attend the meetings, and it would cost her to be embarrassed in front of the entire country, well the whole world for that matter.


    The Queen invited the media so they could announce to the whole world how Alexa Grant is not fit to be the Crown Princess and next Queen of Stonasia.


    However, that''s where they had made their mistake. They do not know Alexa''s family from the Philippines. They were in for a big shock when they all finally arrived the next day.


    ===


    When President Grant and First Lady Chrissy learned of their demands, they discussed it and decided to comply and made the arrangement. The President''s staff were ordered to contact all of their family members and make the arrangement for all of them to arrive on time.


    First Lady Chrissy and Alexa called to the Philippines and informed the family of the situation.


    "Leave it to me, and we will all be there tomorrow at the appointed time," Sophia told Chrissy with an air of the Diva that she was. After hanging up the phone, Sophia called everyone for a family meeting. As soon as the meeting was over, CEO Jeff Go''s private plane was ready and waiting for them to take off.


    Alexa called his brother Daniel and informed them as well. As soon as they hang up, Daniel arranges for all of the immediate family from the President''s side to fly to Stonasia.


    Meanwhile, Crown Prince Alexander was making arrangements for something else. He has another plan for the meeting the next day. It''s a surprise that would probably give the monarch of the Kingdom of Stonasia a heart attack.


    Everyone was on the move and efficient with the task given to them, including the palace people. The Queen ordered a big banquet to show that she was sincere with her intention and to show extravagance to Alexa''s people if anyone dares to show up. It was chaos inside the palace of Stonasia. Only the King was sleeping soundly.


    ===


    The next day, President Grant, First Lady Chrissy, Alexa, and Crown Prince Alexander were having breakfast when they received a summons from the queen to have lunch at the palace. The President declined for everyone with the excuse that they have other plans.


    When the queen learned that they declined her summons, she was enraged and ready to go herself to tell them where to go. Luckily, she was busy with the banquet preparation and the arrival of the royal families. Therefore, she has no choice but to stay put and prepare herself for the time to come.


    One by one, the royal families of Stonasia arrived. Everyone was housed at the palace for the evening. However, the queen did not make provision for Alexa''s family because she thought no one would show up. That''s where she had made a mistake because when the afternoon came, they received a report that a private plane from the United States Of America landed.


    "That''s fine. Crown Prince Alexander can house them at the villa." The queen told her assistant when she gave her the report.


    However, another private plane landed, and it''s from the Philippines. The queen began to sweat. Now she started to panic. She ordered the palace attendants to prepare all the room, not to leave one undone. She furiously went to the King''s chamber to rant.


    The King was playing chess with someone when the queen arrived.


    "Your majesty! Your majesty! We have a problem. It seems that she was able to bring her family from the Philippines after all. What should I do!" Then stopped at the threshold and gaped. Her eyes were wide, a saucer staring at the man the King was playing chess with. It seems... It seems to be the President Of the United States of America. And they were having a ball and chatting happily.


    She was so stunned that she was unable to utter another word. She couldn''t comprehend what is going on. She clearly remembers the President declined her offer of luncheon with them. But what is he doing there? When the queen was about to go further, she was stopped by the president''s secret service.


    "I''m sorry, your majesty, but we have a strict order not to let anyone bother them. Please, turn around and go back where you came from." Said the head of the secret service sternly.


    The queen gave him a hateful look before turning around and storming back to her chamber to sulk.


    A couple of hours later, royal families from all over the place came and were situated with their rooms while no one from Alexa''s family arrived yet.


    ===


    Meanwhile, President Grant''s family is all housed at the hotel owned by Mega World Intl. Group. It''s the biggest resort in the kingdom, and it was one of the reasons that the Monarch of the Kingdom of Stonasia attended Ann and Jeff''s wedding. It''s to collaborate with the Mega World Intl Group to build the resorts.


    Unknown to the queen that Alexa is Ann''s second cousin. Chairman Jeff Go'' was the one that had made all the arrangements as per his wife''s order.


    When everyone from the Philippines arrived, the media went wild about learning that the supermodel, Diva, and the superstar from the Philippines were also part of the group. Then they discovered that they were there to attend on behalf of the reigning Miss Universe Alexa Grant to be wed to the Crown Prince of Stonasia.


    The media was in an uproar when they found out what was going on, and everyone wanted a chance to interview the couple and their friend and family. They all head to the palace to get access to the meeting of the parents and families.


    When the queen found out that the biggest resort in the kingdom was closed down for the duration while all of Alexa''s families were in the kingdom, she began to sweat bullets. She has no idea that Alexa has not just pedigree, but also money.


    She was now in a frenzy, trying to figure out how to get rid of the Princess from a nearby kingdom.


    The one that she invited to introduce as crown prince Alexander''s future crown princess... What is he going to do!!!!

 Chapter 262 - Special Announcement!

    The Queen of Stonasia was in a frenzy. She couldn''t believe that Alexa Grant could pull it off and bring in all her family from the Philippines. She still has no idea that Alexa is the first daughter of the United State Of America. She''s still thinking that President Grant was only helping her out of the kindness in his heart at an uncle or distance relative. Only if she knew, she would surely have a heart attack.


    While the Palace was abuzz with the royal families from all over the kingdom, the resorts that were owned by Mega World were also filled with the Grant''s, Wen, Tan, and Go, family. Everyone was preparing for the big event that would happen in less than 3 hours time.


    Alexa and Chrissy decided to pay them a visit while President Grant went to the Palace to have a game of chess with the King. Only the Queen was in a frenzy, everyone else was enjoying themselves.


    ===


    Alexa was in heaven when Andrea and Daniel arrived just in time that they also arrived at the resort.


    "Sister-in-law!!!! Oh, I''m so glad that you could make it. Hahaha!" She runs to Andrea and gives her a very tight embrace.


    Daniel pouted and gave his sister a glare. "What is this? Am I invisible that you could only see your sister-in-law but not your brother? What''s going on here? Maybe I should just turn around and go back to America where people can see me." He banters as he spreads his arms waiting for Alexa to give him a hug.


    "Brother! I''m so'' sorry! I was only excited to see that my sister-in-law was able to come. I didn''t expect her to be here that''s why. Give me a hug..." She then went to her brother and hugged him like a teddy bear before kissing him on both of his cheeks.


    "That''s more like it! If you didn''t give that kiss, I would not have forgiven you." He said while patting Alexa''s back.


    Chrissy was only watching and waiting for them to acknowledge her. Even though they were close as true sons and mothers, she still doesn''t want to impose on Daniel who had done so much for her daughter.


    "Mom! It''s only a couple of days, but we already miss you so much." Daniel said after letting go of Alexa, he went straight to Chrissy to give his regards. They hugged and Andrea also went to them and joined. When Alexa saw that, she also went and joined the hugging session with all four of them.


    Suddenly, "Ahem! Ahem! What about the poor old me? Don''t I get a hug too?"


    Grandmother Grant was seated on one of the lobby sofas trying to rest. He''s too old for traveling long distances. But for her granddaughter, she would go to hell and back a couple of times.


    Everyone went to where grandmother Grant was sitting and joined her.


    No sooner than they had sat down, a voice from a distance was heard. It was Sophia and Albert Tan who just came from their room and decided to get some fresh air.


    "Cousin!" Chrissy said under her breath loud enough for Sophia to hear as she approaches them.


    "First Lady Chrissy, how are you?" Sophia thought to play with Chrissy and called her by her title.


    "I''m fine as always, thank you for asking... President Tan!" Banters Chrissy back at Sophia.


    After the much-needed introductions, they all decided that they would meet up at the garden in 30 minutes to give Grant''s family a chance to freshen up and let grandmother Grant rest.


    Sophia had made a call to everyone to let them know of the plan to meet up in the garden for some refreshment since it''s still early yet to go to the Palace for the family meeting. Everything was arranged and Alexa and Chrissy went with grandmother Grant, Daniel, and Andrea to their villa.


    Sophia and Albert went ahead and went out for a stroll around the resort while everyone was still making preparations.


    ===


    For very short notice, the palace was in grandeur for the events. It''s only supposed to be a family meeting, but it turned out to be one big event. Reporters were outside the palace waiting for who would be arriving. The palace was shining brightly with all the lights and decorations.


    Due to the nature of the event''s they only allowed a few reporters inside the throne room to cover and report what''s happening. Others were only allowed outside the palace gates.


    Cars after cars came and the reporters were having a field day. No one knew why all the royal families were there, and they didn''t care. What they care about is the news that there are some special events happening in the palace.


    When the time comes for Alexa''s family to come, that''s when the media goes crazy trying to figure out what''s going on? Everyone is speculating, but no one knows for sure even the reporters inside the throne room.


    The King allowed a reporter from the United States of America, the Philippines, and one from the kingdom of Stonasia. That way, it''s covered from all sides of the family. President Grant could care less, but if it will make the King of Stonasia happy, so be it.


    ===


    When it was almost the time, all the royal families gathered inside the throne room. Then all the king''s advisors arrived, next to where President Grant''s advisors. Following them were the Grant''s, Wen, Tan, and Go families. Once they were situated inside, the king and queen of Stonasia arrived.


    Everything was ready except that President Grant, First Lady Chrissy, Alexa, and Crown Prince Alexander had not yet arrived. That upset the queen even more to the point that she''s ready to announce to cancel the whole thing.


    People began murmuring and the Queen could hear it. It''s irritating her more and more. She''s counting the minutes and she began to hatch a plan to use it to her advantage. If they do not arrive in ten minutes...


    However, whatever she''s thinking banished when she realized that people from Alexa''s family were one of the richest people in the Philippines. She recognized Ann and Jeff, in which they had attended their wedding a while back.


    She was busy looking around the people from Alexa''s family when the door opened and President Grant and First Lady Chrissy were announced. They walked towards the King and the Queen to greet them as a formality before they ushered them to the head table.


    Following them, the announcer named Alexa Grant was the daughter of the President Of the United State of America with Crown Prince Alexander of Stonasia.


    The Queen almost fell out of her chair when she heard the announcement... What shocked her more is when the two walked in, Crown Prince Alexander wearing the custom wedding clothes of the kingdom of Stonasia, while... Alexa was wearing a wedding gown...


    Alexa''s arms were hooked on Crown Prince Alexander''s arm as they walked towards the throne where the King and the Queen seated.


    The Queen''s eyes were bulging out of the socket as they got closer and closer. Everyone was clapping and shouting joyous comments while the King had a big grin on his face. He raised his thumb up towards President Grant.


    When the Queen saw what the King had done, she almost painted, because she knew right there and then that they played her a fool...

 Chapter 263 - I Now Pronounce You... Husband And Wife!

    Crown Prince Alexander and Alexa stood right in front of the King and Queen. The Queen was speechless while the King had a smile plastered on his face.


    They curtsied before the ruler and the kingdom''s queen mother before they turned around to face the crowd. Crown Prince Alexander spoke.


    "Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for attending our wedding. We apologize to everyone for surprising all of you with our decision to take this opportunity to go ahead and have our wedding.


    "We only wanted a small wedding with only our most trusted advisors and families. We figured that we expected us to have a lavish wedding, but we would rather have a simple wedding and all the money we would save to give to the needy around the world.


    "Don''t think that we will let you all off lightly. We have fundraising going on right now that you all can make donations as our gifts." Banters crown prince Alexander while looking at everyone seriously. He meant every word he said.


    Alexa is the ambassador for the organization that helps feed hungry children and educates them worldwide. It''s mainly in third world countries in which their government could not afford to support.


    Alexa''s cousin and cousin-in-law, ''CEO and Mrs. Jeff Go,'' had done the same at their wedding, and Alexa wanted to follow their example. We hope that you will give your utmost and help us reach our goal.


    "So, after we say our bow in front of all you. I''m expecting that bar right there to go as high as it could get before the end of the night." He was pointing to a big-screen TV that was set up on the sides for everyone to see. The amount was listed for their goal to reach. $XX,XXXXXX USD.


    Everyone clapped and cheered...


    The Queen wanted to stop them, but the King put his hands on her and gave her a killing intent look. He then shakes his head and points his finger, saying... Don''t you dare! Towards the Queen.


    There was nothing she could do but to shut her mouth and act all happy for the couple.


    Crown Prince Alexander and Alexa faced each other...


    Then it was time for them to recite their pledge to one another in front of their relatives and advisors of the King and President Grant along with a very few reporters.


    Crown Prince Alexander was the first to recite his vows...


    "Alexa Wen Grant, you have taught me that two people joined together with respect, trust, and open communication can be far stronger and happier than each could ever be alone.


    "You are the strength I didn''t know I needed and the joy that I didn''t know I lacked. Today, I choose to spend the rest of my life with you." His voice was loud and clear for everyone to hear.


    He continued on while his eyes never leaving Alexa''s...


    "You have made me the happiest man in the world today by agreeing to share your life with me.


    I promise to cherish and respect you.


    I promise to care for you and protect you.


    I promise to comfort you and encourage you.


    I promise to be with you for all of eternity.


    I promise to love you for who you are and for who you are yet to become.


    I promise to be patient and to remember that all things between us are rooted in love.


    I promise to nurture your dreams and to help you reach them.


    I promise to share my whole heart with you and to remember to show you how deeply I care for you, no matter the challenges that may come our way.


    I promise to love you, loyally and fiercely¡ªas long as I shall live. "


    Everyone was very touched by Crown Prince Alexander''s pledge. The thought was already done and it was Alexa''s turn when he continued on... This time as if they were only having conversations with each other and now one else around...


    "Do you remember the very first day that we met? I knew the very first moment I saw you. I knew we were meant to be together for all of our days. You have become my lover, my companion, and my best friend. There''s no one else I''d want to build a life with. I get to have you by my side, my love, and my wife for eternity.


    "The sun smiles on us today, our wedding day, and how it cannot. With our hearts beating together as one, our love warms the world. I love you with all my heart. You''re my love, light, and soulmate. You''re the person that keeps me singing, smiling, and laughing. I give you this ring as a sign of my love that''s forever, eternal, and never-ending, like the circle in this ring.


    He then looks down below if the ring bearer was there. Sure enough, little Jeffrey Go Jr. was standing proud while holding a heart shape cushion with two rings tied in a bow.


    Jeff, who was standing behind his son, helped un-tied the bow and hand the ring to crown Prince Alexander. He happily accepted it and put it on Alexa''s ring finger.


    ===


    Then it was Alexa''s turn to recite her vows...


    "I, Alexa Wen Grant, choose you Crown Prince Alexander of the Kingdom of Stonasia as my husband.


    I will love you in word and deed.


    I will laugh with you, cry with you, scream with you, grow with you, and craft with you. To be your kin and your partner in all of life''s adventures is all I could hope for in the world.


    "Loving what I know of you and trusting what I don''t yet know, I give you my hand. I give you my love. I give you myself, the good, the bad, and the eventually to come.


    "You love me, and I love you to complete me in ways I never knew possible. From this day forth, I promise to listen to you, learn from you, support you, and accept your support.


    "I will celebrate your successes and mourn your losses as though they were my own.


    "I will love you, my husband, and rejoice in your love for me for all of the years of our lives.


    "Today, surrounded by all of your loved ones, I choose you to be my husband. I am proud to be your wife and to join my life with yours.


    "I Alexa Wen Grant vow to support you, inspire you and love you always. For as long as we both shall live, I will be by your side¨Cfor better or worse, in sickness and health, for richer or poorer.


    "Your love and trust make me a better person each and every day. We''ve been together for all those years, there''s always been a mutual understanding that''s only shared when two people honestly love each other.


    "You were there for my most significant challenges. You encouraged me to grow. You helped me believe in myself and become the person that I am today. In your arms and by your side, I know I can do anything. I''m proud to call you, my husband.


    "I''m madly in love with you, my husband. Not only do I promise that my love for you will grow with each day, but I promise to be your friend and partner every step of the way.


    "I will be there for you, day or night, in richer or poorer, sickness, and health. I trust, appreciate, cherish, and respect you.


    "I promise to share with you my hopes and dreams as we build our lives together. You, my love, are my everything." As she finished her pledge, tears were pouring down her face.


    Then she accepted the ring that Jeff handed to her and put it on Crown Prince Alexander''s ring finger.


    Once they finished their vows to each other... They turned and faced the King and Queen for their blessing.


    The King took the Queen''s hand and they stood up. The King spoke loud and clear for everyone to hear.


    "As the ruler of the Kingdom of Stonasia, I now pronounce you husband and wife! You may now kiss your bride."


    That''s all the Crown Prince was waiting for, is for the King to announce that part... He was more than happy to comply. He aggressively pulled his wife towards him and kissed her like his life depended on it...

 Chapter 264 - Epilogue: XXX Honeymoon, Gone Bad! XXX

    WARNING: THIS CHAPTER IS FOR MATURE READERS ONLY! READ AT YOU OWN DISCRETION.


    (((Alexa''s POV)))


    Finally, the wedding was over, and I''m back in the villa preparing to leave for our honeymoon.


    All of our families were still in the palace having fun. My goal of $XXX, XXXXXX amount of dollars, was surpassed. Everyone was generous to give us a huge amount of money to reach my goal. I''m so happy.


    It was time for my hubby Crown Prince Alexander and me to depart for our honeymoon. Gosh, I''m nervous. Tonight is the night we have been waiting for, for so many years. I couldn''t believe that we were able to hold off and restrain ourselves. Especially my husband... He-he!


    He''s waiting for me downstairs already, I have a couple more things to get, and we will be on our way... My hands was shaking, and I feel hot just thinking of what we will be doing later.


    Suddenly I heard the door open, and I knew it got to be my crown prince. When I turned around to look, I smiled because the handsome man I am not staring at is my husband and belongs to me as I belong to him. Gosh, how I love him so much...


    "I''m almost done!" I yelled as he approached.


    Once he reached where I was, he pulled me close to him and made sure my face was almost touching his. His eyes, as blue as the bottom of the ocean, were looking into my soul. God!!! I can''t breathe. I feel like I''m drowning. The love and l.u.s.t that was emitting from his gaze were touching the core of my being, and it''s making me wet...


    I love this man. He''s my life, the air I breathe, and without him in my life... I would rather die.


    He slowly lowered his face and our lips touched... Ohhhhhh, how sweet it is. His tongue was playing with mine, and he was sucking and kissing me like it''s a matter of life and death. Then he spoke in between kisses.


    "Can''t we postpone our flight tonight? I really couldn''t wait anymore. Please!!!!" He was begging me with his eyes, and I didn''t say a word.


    Instead, I pulled him close to the bed. I then began to unbuckle his belt and unhooked his pants.


    Slowly, I unzipped his pants and pulled it down to his knees. Then I pushed him to the bed and made him sit down. He didn''t resist. Instead, he began to caress my hair, his finger running so smoothly.


    First, I kissed his firm thigh before I made my way towards his erected shaft big as it can be. Hahaha! I am not joking...


    I already know what it looks like, and I had met his junior several times, Oh how I love kissing and sucking it until he was all dried up with the sweet juice coming from my love.


    When I slowly licked it, a pre-c.u.m spit out a little, and I quickly sucked it. That really excites me when I see his junior wiggling wanting release.


    I began to work with his shaft. I tightened my hands around it and began to push it up and down... While my tongue was licking his balls and the tip of his junior back and forth.


    How I love that salty taste of his pre-c.u.m, my pearl down below began to wet, and I couldn''t wait for it to be filled with his seeds.


    I''m no longer shy since we had done this several times in many years that we had been together as boyfriend and girlfriend. The only thing that we had never done was to go all the way. We want to be pure on our first night as husband and wife.


    Now is the time. I want to show him how much I love him, and I know just how to do it...


    As my body was already hot and ready, I started to work faster... My hands were going up and down as fast as I could while my tongue was licking and sucking. I could hear my hubby going wild and about ready to burst...


    "Ohhh'' baby... Pleeeeeeese, do not stop what you''re doing!!!!" He was m.o.a.ning and begging at the same time.


    I smiled deep inside me while I''m working on it. I was thinking of stopping and making my way up so we could finally do it...


    When he stopped me and lifted me, and lay me down to the bed.


    The foreplay was so intense that he tore off everything I''m wearing and made sure that I was butt n.a.k.e.d...


    He was like a savage wanted to eat me alive... Yes, he did eat me alive... He went down there and said hello to my precious and started tasting my sweet juice that''s dripping. He didn''t want to waste any. It was like he was sucking an oyster from the way he was slurping.


    Oh,'' I''m in heaven... Just when I know that I was about to c.u.m, he stopped and positioned his shaft to my precious. He slowly trying to slid it in, very.... very... very... slowly. But he missed it!


    What the heck! I''m getting frustrated that he can''t even shoot it.


    Believe it or not, I''m not the only v.i.r.g.i.n here... Both of us only been with each other, and we had never gone all the way. Therefore, he''s still clumsy when it comes to the final stage and so do I.


    Besides him not sure if he was doing it right, he doesn''t want to hurt me. With his shaft so huge... He''s afraid that he would tear up my precious, and I do too.


    Therefore, I decided to guide him a little and do a little more foreplay. Hopefully, with the heat of the moment, we would be able to do it right.


    ===


    Here we go, we were kissing like it''s the end of the world, and it''s our first and last time together. I blocked everything out of my mind and only thought of could it would be when we finally become one.


    I was in a hurry...


    I also tore up his clothes, and he''s now butt n.a.k.e.d as I am...


    I''m thinking... Just a little more, and we are on the way to heaven...


    He tries once more, slowly.... slowly... slowly... positioning his hard shaft and ready to enter. I can feel it, and I sucked his lips so hard, ready for the pain to come.


    Then... We were stunned and had to stop, for there was a loud bang on the door and I heard my brother Daniel''s voice...


    "You two!!! We have been waiting for you for a while now. Get it going so you can fly out of here!" He shouted from the other side of the door... And from the sound of it, I don''t think he will leave anytime soon.


    My husband''s face was scarlet red from anger and frustration as I began laughing out loud... The heat of the moment was gone and there was nothing we could do but entertain my older brother that was waiting outside the door.


    We didn''t have any choice but to stop and get ready to go on our honeymoon...