DRESS
Layla rolled from one side of the bed to another as she yawned loudly. She snapped her eyes open immediately and remembered what had transpired between her and Nolan last night.
“Kiss..” she gasped, placing her hands on her lips, her cheeks suddenly hitting up again.
That was definitely not their first kiss, but it kept sending butterflies to her stomach each time she remembered how gentle he was and how he called her cute.
Looking around the room, she realized Nolan was long gone. She didn’t even have any idea of when he left.
She frowned, recollecting that he promised to make her breakfast every morning but now he was away.Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g
Climbing off the bed, she made way to freshen up and get ready for the day.
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“Good morning Layla…” a tiny voice greeted Layla and she quickly removed her attention from the food she was stirring on the stove as she faced Malcolm who was standing there at the door post of the kitchen.
“Malcolm, how are you?” She smiled at him.
“Come in…” she invited Malcolm and walked into the kitchen.
“What are you making?” He asked as Layla helped him sit on one of the chairs and he watched her cook.
“Pasta..” she replied.
“Why are the maids not preparing your food? I thought they took care of everything and you live as a queen?” He asked innocently and Layla found herself smiling.
“It’s because I love preparing my meals myself Malcolm..” she replied.
“Do you want some?” She asked and he nodded affirmatively.
“Good. I’ll definitely dish yours out when it’s ready..” she informed. She really liked Malcolm a lot as he was a very bright kid and she saw some potential in him.
“So how are you finding your stay here in the palace?” She queried pouring some milk into a glass and she placed it in front of him.
“Good. Everyone treats me well. I also want to thank you for the new clothes..” Malcolm appreciated it.
“You’re welcome. Now drink up…” she motioned for him to finish up his glass of milk.
“I want Millie to come here too..” Malcolm began sadly. He knew how much his sister always wanted to visit the palace.
“Don’t worry she’ll come here sooner than you think. There’s a party coming up at the castle and I’m going to invite Millie and your grandparents..” Layla informed.
“Really??” Malcolm squealed in surprise, happiness written all over his face.
“Yes, sure. They’re going to come..” Her coronation was coming and Nolan was already making arrangements for if. That must be why he was so busy. He was stuck up with making sure everything went well on the coronation day. Especially after what happened.
“Thank you Layla..” he appreciated happily gulping down his cup of milk.
“So what are your plans? We should start thinking of a school you’ll attend..” she voiced out as she’s been meaning to tell Nolan about it.
“I think I’ll join the royal army..” Malcolm announced with his tiny voice.
“Really?”
“Yes..” he confirmed.
“Well that’s good. I’ll make arrangements for you..” Layla said as she turned off the stove. Then she made her way to serve two portions of food for her and Nolan.
He promised her breakfast now she was making him that instead.
Placing the food carefully in the tray, she made her way out of the kitchen. ” Come on…”
Malcolm stepped out of the kitchen together with Layla.
“Where are you going?” He asked as they both climbed the stairs.
“I’m going to serve the king his meal…” she replied. She was going to his study, she only hoped that he was there.
“Hey Keisha..” she flagged down Keisha who appeared to show up when she needed help.
“Hi Layla…” Keisha waved and her eyes darted off to the tray Layla was carrying.
“Why are you carrying this?” She suddenly asked in alarm as she made way to carry the tray from Layla who refused her.
“Because I’m going to serve Nolan his breakfast..” Layla replied, raising a brow at Keisha.
“What happened to the maids for god’s sake?” She rolled her eyes. Layla really tended to act stubborn sometimes.
“I’m good Keisha, trust me. It’s just a tray of food..” she chuckled.
“Come on Layla, you’re pregnant and you need rest..” Keisha said with concern.
“I’m pregnant doesn’t mean I’m going to stay locked up in my room all day, besides the baby is very healthy…” Layla smiled sheepishly at Keisha.
“Stop being naughty, bring it I’ll help you carry this, where are you going to? ” Keisha asked, wanting to carry the train from Layla.
“I’m fine and I’m going to Nolan’s study room..” Layla replied not giving Keisha the tray.
“And if you feel like doing something. You can help with Malcolm…” I said and their eyes traveled to Malcolm who was standing obediently behind them.
“Alright I will..” she finally gave in.
“By the way, Nolan’s not in his study room. He’s having a meeting with the elders…” Keisha informed Layla.
“Okay. I’ll wait for him..” Layla stated. Luckily for her he was in the palace. She just felt like making him his breakfast by herself.
She strangely felt a sense of belonging to him and did not want him eating another person’s food but hers, especially when he seemed to be enjoying it a lot.
“Good. By the way, we have somewhere to go later today..” Keisha began and Layla looked at her with a curious gaze.
“Where?” She couldn’t help but ask.
“We are picking a dress for your coronation party together!!” Keisha announced happily as Layla smiled.
“Oh I see..” she chuckled.
“All right then. Let me know when you’re ready. Right now take Malcolm to his room and please help me ask the maids to serve him with a plate of pasta..” Layla requested as she still had some left in the pot.
“Okay I will…” Keisha agreed to her requests holding Malcolm by his hand.
“Alright then see you. Bye Malcolm…” she waved at them and she hurried away with the food tray in her hand and headed to Nolan’s study room.
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