Chapter 88 - I'm Coming Home

Grandma walks into Zenab's Chamber. While everyone tries to force a smile.

"There you are Nancy, I was worried when I didn't see you in your room and the maids didn't know where you were" grandma let out a gentle murmur but couldn't hide the worry in her voice.

Her attention was focused on me that she didn't see the two other princes and Roses.

"Come on now, you shouldn't be in your brother's room like this, it still inappropriate. Oh, prince Asher and prince Assin you are here?" She asked when she finally notice their presence now focusing her attention on them. 

Those two were trembling like a criminal caught red-handed.

"And who is she?" I could see Zenab's face when grandma asked about Roses.

"Umm... Mum she...she...is" Zenab murmurs as he couldn't figure out what to say. 

"Can someone explain to me what is going in here?" grandma asked in a serious tone. 

"I will, I'm Rose Madam... Oh I mean queen...queen mother" Roses voiced out, the hypocrite wanted to take advantage of the situation. I could see Zenab's eyes widen as he struggles to breathe.

"Oh grandma, the thing is she is a friend of mine from school, she was so worried about me that she came looking for me and also to let me know some people are trying to destroy our house in Akin city.

Grandma is urgent I go back" I pout faking tears.

"Nancy but we talked about this, you can't go back there alone honey. And why was she brought to the prince chambers this is not done" she disagreed as her eyes glares at Roses.

"Grandma, the princes didn't know what to do since she claims to know me, they wanted to be sure of what to do that's why they brought her here. Grandma mum and dad's grave is on the compound they can't destroy the place" I cry this time around louder going to hug her.

"How dare them, alright dear but you are not going alone I will have some guards go with you" she restored tapping my back.

"Grandma, but I don't need any guards besides no one knows who I am there" I pout.

"No way Nancy it's either that or you are not going at all. I can't be worried all the time if you are doing okay or not" she said.

"Mum I will like to go with her and visit my parent's grave" Zenab pleaded in a soft convincing voice.

"I'm sorry Zenab but that can't happen, you know now that your grandfather is no more you can't leave Zamuniland you are the soon-to-be king" grandma explained.

"But I will like to bring mum and dad back to Zamuniland and give them the proper burial they deserve and it will only be for a short while" Zenab insisted.

"Alright fine," grandma said after pondering on it for a while.

"Take Prince Asher and Prince Assin with you be sure to protect the crown prince" she ordered turning to face them.

"Yes, queen mother" they reply with a bow.

"We will get ready to leave then grandma," I said giving her a hug she hugs me back trying to hold back her tears.

Zenab, Prince Asher, and Assin were standing beside the chopper together with Roses. "Grandma, it's not like I'm going forever. I will be back" I said as I gave grandma a tight hug. I turn to take Wolfe from Pana but she insisted on carrying him. 

"I'm coming with you my lady" she whimpers in her tiny voice. I turn to face grandma 

"What she will keep you company" grandma whispers. I can't win an argument with her I will have to deal with Pana's chit-chat for god knows how long. 

I shake my head and walk to the chopper. I stare at the 3 princes dressed in their Royal attire. I stop myself from saying anything. 

"Are you coming or not?" Zenab asks.

I ignore him and enter, Roses tries to climb the chopper as Prince Asher puts his hand forward to help her in.

"Excuse me Roses, in here is full join the other one" I smirk.

"What there is still enough space for her" Prince Asher grumbles.

"That space is for my pet Wolfe and my maid" I grin.

"What! your maid and pet can join the other chopper with the guards, Rose will be the only lady if she joins them" Prince Asher argues.

"Then, you can join her to keep her company smh... Pana, get inside" I angrily voiced. He turns to face Zenab but he looks away the poor thing is not yet over the shock and he owes me.

"Yes, my lady" she replied sharply pushing Roses aside as she enters. I let out a smile. 

"Rox, she will be joining you guys" Prince Assin whispers. 

"Yes, my prince" the guard nodded and shut the door I wave at Roses she was fuming in anger. 

Rox led her to the other chopper reluctantly. 

"That was mean Zenab, you should have said something" Asher scoffs.

"The queen mother is already suspicious of us that is why she allows us to go with Zenab. Don't make this worse than it already is. I also felt bad for Rose but there is nothing we could do looking at the circumstance" Prince Assin pouts.

"If you are that worried about her you should have gone with her, you two are perfect for each other" I sneer.

"That's enough you two, thank you, Nancy, I don't know what I would have done without your help," Zenab said as I squeeze his hands.

He gives me a soft smile.

"Oh I know what you can do to pay me back, get this jerk out of my sight," I said rolling my eyes in Asher's direction.

"Geez, why do you two fight so much?" Whimpers sticking his hand in his ears.

"She is such a drama queen" Asher spats.

"And you are such an ass" I scoff.

We bold exchange words at each other while Zenab and Assin put on their headset and slight themselves in the chair. Even Pana was busy looking out the window.

After some time we arrived in Akin city I order the pilot to land on the school pack. 

The loud noise and sound of the wind draw most of the student's attention.

They were a small crowd gathered as the chopper lands. "Why are we stopping in a school?" Asher complains.

"Because I miss my friends that's why" I let out a chuckle and roll my eyes. he let out a chuckle as well. 

"Please don't come out I'm embarrassed for people to see you with me" I scoff.

"What!" he angrily exclaims. I snap and get down.

"Nancy!" Betty and Roland mutter as they run to hug me. I was so happy to see them. I run to meet them as we group hug.

"OMG bestie, two choppers? I guess I should start addressing you as a princess" Betty teased.

"Stop, my grandma is just impossible, it's so good to see you guys" I whimper almost crying.

"Yeah Nancy, it's so good to have you back" Roland murmurs as he pulls me a tight hug.

"What is that witch doing with you?" Betty cursed when she saw Roses coming out of the chopper.

"Ignore her, it's a long story, need to go but pass by the house later okay we need to catch up on old times" I mumble as I give them another hug.

"Sure, Nancy I have Nika take your test secretly for you so you can graduate with us," Roland said almost whispering. 

"What!"

"Yes, Nancy the principal wanted to take your name off the graduate list for this year. I couldn't allow that" he said again whispering.

"Thank you guys" I sob.

Just then their attention drifts from me like everyone else. I turn to see what they were seriously staring at. 

The three princes stand beside the chopper with their hands in their pockets looking charming and ridiculous at the same time. 

That's si, not all the guards were also lined up beside the next chopper. Pana was standing behind Zenab with Roses. each time I see her close to Zenab my blood boils.

"Wow, Nancy are they all your twin brothers?" Betty said in a daze. you can just imagine it got everyone talking and asking questions.

Please someone give me a gun.

"Not just the one on the left, I need to go I can't stand this" I pout walking away. they enjoy the fact that people were staring at them. 

"The house is not far from here you can let the choppers go back," I said to Zaneb.

"Don't worry our ride will soon arrive, I made arrangement for that," he said confidently with a silly smile, I turn to see four black jeep cars packed by the side as the choppers take off. 

"Come on let go," Zenab said as he and the rest walked majestically to the car. the girls were dying looking at them. I hate to admit but they look tantalizing and swipe any girl off their feet, a real prince charming.

"And when do you think you are going Roses? have some shame lady, stay the hell away from my brother. he is not here for you, be grateful you made it out of Zamuniland alive without grandma's wrath," I said facing Roses who was trying to enter the car with us.

"Rox,"

"Yes, my princess" he responded immediately waiting for my orders.

"Make sure this lady never gets any close to the crown prince or you will have to deal with me and grandma," I said with power, actually I enjoy having the power and people under me I can command at anything. That is all royalty is about right?

"Understood my princess"

"Good" I rumble as I confidently take my seat. She was left standing there like a wounded dog.

Betty did a good job you wouldn't even notice I have been away for that long, the house was clean and spotless.

"Come Zenab I will take you to see mum and dad," I said as tears drop down my eyes. every inch of the house reminds me of them. I don't know how I'm going to learn to live with this immense pain and emptiness. 

He takes me in his arms as we walk to the back of the house while the rest tries to settle in.

"You again?" I pout when I saw someone by my parent's grave.

"Yes it's me, I brought them fresh flowers every day since you left town. it's good you are back now. well then I only came to say goodbye to Mr. Travis, I'm leaving town for good" she whimpers, there was a hint of sadness in her voice. I wonder what happen to her while I was away.

I let out a gentle smile as she picks her bag and walk away.

"Who is she?" Zenab asked curiously as he stares at her back.

"Mary-Anne, she was close to dad, according to her dad saved her" I murmur as I walk closer to the graves, I take out Mary-Anne's flowers and replace them with mine. They hate any flower that isn't roses.

"Mum and dad see who I brought with me to see you?" I sob as Zenab kneels beside me.