Secretly Married to a Prince

Chap 41: Illness

"Princess, we need to go back to the Palace now. There's an emergency." He whispered, being careful not to be noticed by the other students. Or else, they would wonder as to why Harry's body guard is talking to me.

My friends nodded at me and said, "We'll inform the teachers don't worry chikka." I silently thanked them.

Jake walked in front of me as I tried to catch up to his hasty pace.

"Jake what's wrong? What's the emergency? Did something happen to Harry?" I asked Jake once we reached the parking lot. He didn't answer but instead, opened the car for me. i was surprised and also relieved to see Harry sitting beside me.

"Harry, what's wrong?" I asked him but he shook his head. As the car rushed towards the palace, I grew more and more nervous as to what the emergency is. The last time we had an emergency like this that Jake wouldn't even tell us, was when the King got sick.

When we reached the palace doors, Harry and I rushed towards Grandmere's chamber. Jake led us towards the chamber's door and held the door open. I didn't notice that I was holding Harry's hand, gripping it hard because of anxiety.

What happened to Grandmere?

I started panicking when I saw Grandmere sleeping peacefully on her bed but with machines and tubes beside her. I let go of Harry's hand and rushed towards Grandmere. Harry however, didn't move from his place, obviously shocked from the sight. We haven't seen Grandmere this weak. She's usually cheerful and energetic despite her age. Unknowingly, I was sobbing. So is Harry.

"Harry, Aynie." The Queen suddenly appeared along with a distressed looking King. Both of them have red puffy eyes from crying. This made me cry more.

"What happened mother?" I asked the Queen and she looked at the King as if to ask whether to tell us or not.

"Please mother, tell us what happened." I pleaded and both of them walked towards Grandmere's bed.

"She had a heart attack Aynie." My heart stopped. Heart attack? B-but she never mentioned that she has a heart problem!

"We were shocked when Rina called us. She said Grandmere suddenly collapsed while they were talking. Grandmere was eating chocolates when suddenly, she just collapsed. We can't bring her to a hospital because it's going to be chaos. The palace doctor advised us that its better is she stays here." The Queen explained but I still can't believe this.

I sobbed and sobbed until Grandmere suddenly stirred. Harry then rushed beside me and held Grandmere's hand.

"Grandmere. How are you?" He asked in a soft voice. Grandmere opened her eyes and gave us a tiny smile.

"I'm okay, I guess. Don't worry about me you lot!" She said, trying to be cheerful but failed.

"Grandmere, why didn't you tell us about your heart problem?" I asked her seriously. I can't imagine how much she must be suffering with such illness.

"Oh dear. I can't do that, can I? I can't have you worry about me."

"But Grandmere-"Harry started to argue but Rina came in.

"I'm really sorry your majesties but Grandmere needs to rest now. You can come back later in the evening after she has enough rest.

We obliged, not wanting to add to the problem. Harry and I kissed Grandmere's forehead then went out of the room. The Queen and King went back to their chambers but Harry and I stayed outside. We sat on the comfy sofa outside the chamber. We were silent. Too shocked about the matter.

Since when did Grandmere know about her illness?

Why did she have to keep it from us?

A hundred thoughts ran through my head.

"Excuse me your majesties. But I saw this beside Grandmere's table. It has your names on it and I believe that it's something that you should read. I don't know what it is but I saw Grandmere write it a few days ago. I know I wasn't supposed to take it, as I don't have her permission to do so. She may punish me for this, but I know that it's important." Rina said and gave us a pink envelop with our names written on it. Aynie & Harry.

Rina then left Harry and I, as I shakily opened the letter. Harry placed his hand on my shoulder, as if telling me that it's alright. I gave him a tiny smile of thanks.

To my beloved Aynie and Harry.......

A/N HELLO THERE! FIRST OFF, THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!! THIS BOOK HAS REACHED 450,000 READS ALREADY AND I'M BEYOND HAPPY WITH ALL YOUR SUPPORT. I HAVEN'T CHOSEN A COUPLE NAME FOR OLI AND AYN YET BUT I'LL TELL YOU ON THE NEXT CHAPTER! I WILL POST ANOTHER UPDATE THIS WEEK! HIHI.

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