Dangerous Love

Chapter 61

"Good afternoon Dad. I was told you want to see me."

"Yes," the King replied. "I was also told you came back to the palace after many days. How have you been doing?" The King stared at Prince Ire who was not looking up, obviously avoiding his Dad. The moment Prince Ire's car drove into the compound, the King was alerted by the securities at the gate. There was nothing the King wasn't aware of. Even though he had missed his son and was happy to see him back to the palace, he acted like that wasn't happening to him at all, making his tone flat.

This was one of the behaviours Prince Ire shared with his Dad. Hiding of feelings perfectly like nothing happened. For some seconds, the two remained quiet. No one was speaking. The King intentionally kept quiet to hear his son speak. Realizing his Dad was giving him room to talk, Prince Ire sat a bit far away on his Dad's bed. He had his two hands together like he was about to say a prayer, but he spoke up instead. "I kept it because I didn't want it to get to the public." Prince Ire confessed.

"I couldn't tell you Dad. I don't think any man want to find out about his wife's affair. I thought about your feelings. I'm a man too. I know how much that could hurt any man. I know you are aware of the fact that she sees me as a threat to Dewale. She hates my mom. I do not like the way she treats her. She's already fighting for the throne when you are still alive. She makes me feel uncomfortable in my father's house. And I didn't have any choice than to behave the same way to her even though I knew you didn't like that. But I will never expose her like that. She's a mother to people I love. I would never do that to her Dad. I'm sorry things turned out this way." Prince Ire said quietly, feeling really bad about the whole matter. Then he continued. "I never plan to hurt you Dad. I love you so much. I'm sorry for the shame I brought to you with my carelessness. I'm sorry. I hope you find a way to forgive me."

The King kept quiet still. He looked at his son who still avoided looking into his eyes. "Adedamire," he called. "It is better for any of the spouse not to cheat because nothing remains a secret for life. One day, the secret will be known. It can't be hidden for long. What's done is done. She must have prepared for the consequences of her actions. You are not to blame."

Prince Ire finally looked up at his Dad. He couldn't believe getting such response in the first place. He was used to having conversations with his Dad because many times, the King had requested Prince Ire to educate him about his work and anything he needed to know in case he was among his friends and they were talking about their children as well. He had known his Dad to be stubborn at times and as well understanding at times. Prince Ire left home because he couldn't face him. He felt remorseful. He felt bad. He felt like he had hurt his Dad because he was aware how the viral video had brought shame and made him a laughing matter among people.

"I hope you won't stop being his Dad because to him, you will always be his father." Prince Ire talked about the fourth Prince which was revealed as the son to the man his wife cheated on. Prince Ire stared at his Dad. "Don't let the plans you have for him change because of what you discover. He's still your son."

"I won't go back on my word," the King promised. He kept quiet again before speaking up. "I think it's high time you returned back to US."

"Excuse me!" That suddenly changed Prince Ire's tone. His eyes were no longer looking friendly. He refused to hide the fact that he didn't appreciate what his Dad just said. His brother, Prince Adedamola already told him, but he never knew his Dad was going to bring up the matter again. "Dad!"