Chapter 33

Elle and Jacob on top! CHAPTER 33 NEOLA Edam is so annoying. He was stubborn. He wouldn't leave me alone. He trailed me around like a lost puppy and I couldn't handle it anymore. When I woke up after the incident. Luke has already gone back to France. He left me a note, promising that we will meet again after he fix the problem back at the castle. I wonder if Luke will ever fix it. I don't even know if me and him will ever meet in the near future. I glared at Edam and push him out of my apartment. "Mademoiselle, don't do this." I push him back and try to close the door, hating the fact that he keep on asking me if I am fine, and I tell him that I am. Though the truth is, I don't know how to express myself. So I kick him out, literally. "Your highness, " Edam tries to force himself inside my room but I push his fingers away with my ruler, "Please listen. The prince want me to stay." "But I don't want you here, Edam. Go back to France!" I hit his finger again and he hissed, "Please, your highness. The prince will surely be angered if I went back this instant. It's only been two days." "Do you think I don't know that?" I glared at him and he sigh, "Your highness, just listen to me, please. I have to take make sure that—" "How many times do I have to tell you, Edam? I am fine so go back to France!" I successfully close the door on his face which made me smile. I lean back on the door and listen to his plea. "Mademoiselle, the prince will surely kill me if I return this instant. Allow me to stay for awhile...oh, Your majesty." My ears perked up at his address. I lean towards the door and tried to listen some more, "Edam, what are you doing outside?" "Edddie!" They're here. I open the door to see Elle holding Jacob by the collar. "Aunt Nela!" Elle let go of him and he stumbled towards the door. I crouch down and took Jacob in my arms, "Jakey, your here, " I pepper him with kisses and he laugh out loud. "Oh, Edam. I know this girl is giving you a severe headache for being stubborn, " Elle puts a hand on Edam's shoulders making me roll my eyes, "Don't worry though. We are here. You can finally go back to France." "Are you sure, mademoiselle?" Elle shakes her head and laugh at Edam. "Very sure. I book you a ticket, Taylor will take you to the airport. Au revoir, " Elle push him off and Edam scratch his head, not believing the fact that he was kick out just like that. Elle turn to me afterwards, her eyes indicating something. "Neola, " "I know what you are going to say. Let's just go inside for now." I carried Jacob inside and switch on the TV. Maple lay asleep on the sofa and I shoo her away as we sat. "Where is Gabriel?" "He has something to do before heading here. Jacob insist to go since he is bored." I look at Jacob who lied down on the carpet. Maple yawned before walking towards Jacob, settling next to him. "What happened, Neola? Why did you left us without even saying goodbye?" I look at Elle and sigh, "I thought I saw him with Fleur at the forest. I made a mistake. I got angry at him and left. When I went back here, I found out that Lyle has been stalking ne and taking pictures of me." "What? Why did you not tell me about all these?" "I haven't got the chance to do so because I got kidnap. Luke rescue me from Lyle. We were still cautious for the past few days because Lyle was on the loose. He followed us back to the apartment and even pointed a gun at me." Elle sat there, her eyes wide as she listens, "Luke killed Lyle before he do me any harm. I was shocked though, Lyle doesn't deserve to be killed in an instant." "But if he did not do that, there's a possibility that you will be killed. He is a psycho, " I sigh and bit my lip. Elle's right. Lyle is a complete whacko. There is a great chance that he would have shot me but still, he hasn't. "I am at fault Elle. If I hadn't met Lyle and stayed by Luke's side, he wouldn't have been killed." "Hey, " She pulled me in and hug me, "Stop blaming yourself. It has happened and we couldn't change it, okay?" I wipe my tears and hug her tighter. "I just can't forget his face, Elle. He looks so pitiful, I had a hard time forgetting him." I was surprise when I felt a light tap on my thigh, "Aunt Nela." I look down at Jacob and was surprise when he put his head on my lap, "Can we go see Simon? I miss playing with him." I lean and kiss his chubby cheeks. Elle took my hand and we both went out of my apartment. * "Gabriel, we are at the hospital. Jacob insist on meeting his friend, why don't you just follow us here?" Elle scratch her neck before she smiled, she walks out of the hospital as me and Jacob stood by the nurse office. I look at Nurse Diane as she scans the patients in her log. "I am so sorry Neola, " she stares at me and sigh, "Simon isn't here anymore." "Are you sure? Why what happened?" Jacob tightened her hands on mine as he looks up at me. "Can you please check it again?" "I did check it. He really is not here, Neola. Rose is transferred in his place. I believe his family has taken him, " Diane looks up only for her eyes to widen. I look behind me to see the head nurse walking towards us. "Neola, what are you doing here?" "Good morning Jodi, I'm here to see Simon." I put my hands on Jacob's shoulder. Nurse Jodi look down and saw Jacob. She produce a lollipop from her pocket and gave it to him. Jacob took it and bowed, "Thank you." Nurse Jodi brush the top of his head and smiled. Jacob bit his lip before saying, "Can I ask where my friend is?" Nurse Jodi lean down and ask, "What is the name of your friend?" "His name is Simon, " Jacob bit his lip and twirl the lollipop in his hand, " I want to play with him." Nurse Jodi sigh before she stood, "Simon Royce was taken four days ago. He will receive a much intensive care which we don't have here. I am so sorry, little boy, " Nurse Jodi brush her hands again on Jacob's curls before she walk off. Wait, his surname is Royce? I haven't known it until now. So, does it mean that he is connected to the royals? My thoughts were halted as I felt Jacob trembling. He turn towards me and hug my legs. "Aunt Nela..." "oh, Jake." I lean down to his level and hug him. "I won't be able to play with Simon again, Aunt Nela. I lost my best friend." I carried him out of the hospital and towards his mom. "Mama, " Jacob reach out for his mom as he cried. " Jacob, stop crying. We can still send him letters and look for him online. We can even call him and ask how he is doing. Can you get their number Neola?" I just nodded, still occupied of my thoughts. "Search online?" Jacob's curiosity won him that he even stop crying. "Yes baby, we can search him and maybe meet him. We will ask Papa to do it for you." Elle smiled at Jacob who settled on her arms. " What is his full name, Neo?" "His name is Symon Royce." I watch as Elle's face lit up. "Royce? Could he be related to the Canadian Royalty?" Elle was astound. We remain seated at the bench, both occupied of our thoughts. Jacob squealed as a black Jaguar stopped in front of the hospital. Gabriel got out, his hands full of light sabers. "Papa!" Jacob ran towards his father and happily bounded towards him. Gabriel gave the light sabers to his son and Jacob kiss him on the cheek, thanking him. "What happen to you two?" Gabriel pointed at us as he take his son in his arms, "Nothing. Just a unusual information we found out." Elle shrug, pulling at me. "Let's go back to the apartment, I want prepare us homemade dinner." * "One, " " two, three!" Jacob wave his light saber and pretend to hit the stand before he rolled down on the soft carpet. "Neola can you help me with this because Gabriel is doing it all wrong." I watch as Elle throw the pot holder on the counter, glaring at Gabriel who appears to be guilty. I assisted her on transferring the bolognese on the container while Gabriel sat back on the sofa, watching Jacob play. "You know what?" Elle muttered as she gets another tong, "There is still a chance for Jacob to meet Simon in any event. That kid is a royalty, he will surely be everywhere once he is old enough." She took one leg and tasted it, "Simon is so good to Jacob. I would love to meet him again in the future." I smiled at Elle and sigh. I don't even know if I will even meet Luke in the near future, it seems unlikely considering that he will marry Fleur. Gabriel who was previously sitting by the sofa, watch as we set the table. I pass him the plate and he help me. "Papa, what are these?" Jacob suddenly ask, giving Gabriel the papers. Gabriel's eyebrows furrowed as he read the papers. Because of pure curiousity, I walk towards him and catch a glimpse of what he is reading. Oh Jacob, you shouldn't have taken that letter. Gabriel sigh before he made an eye contact with me. We went back to the living room. I followed him and sat on the sofa. "Look, Gabriel. It is for the best. I have to do it." "Hey, " He puts a hand on my shoulder and said, "I am not scolding you or anything. I know that you are old enough to make a decision. But are you sure?" "Yes I am. Luke is going to have a future with Fleur. I will be left alone. This is better, at least I am going to volunteer myself on helping more children. Plus, it is a cruise. I would love to travel too, " I smiled at him as I try to hide my emotion. "If that's how it is, I'll support you...as long as you are happy." He lean in and pulled me in a hug. "So, let's go eat. I have taste the sauce and it is outstanding. Thank God, my wife can cook." I smiled at him and we both stood. I was about to head in the kitchen when my phone rang showing Luke's number. Gabriel gave me a smirk and whispered, "Go on." I took a deep breath and answer, "Luke?" 계속