Be my Queen ✔

Chapter 4 - The Worried Family (✔ edited)

“He is at Edinburgh right now, darling… He hasn’t been answering any of our calls, including Jason’s calls. We’ll be asking for the help of the government of Edinburgh.” The king told her daughter. Then looking at Jason, he told: “Now, please contact them, hijo.”

Jason then bowed down and walked out of the room to contact the government of Edinburgh.

**

After contacting the government of Edinburgh and askingfor their help in finding the Crown prince, Jason doubted whether he should inform the royal couple about it. He made some confirmation with the other country in order to be sure that the information he received was correct. As much he wanted it not to, the car matched the description. Identification cards were also found in there.

Knocking at the office of the King and Queen, Jason then entered.

“Any news, son?” King Leonardo asked Jason as he appeared in the door.

“I’m afraid it wasn’t news we are looking forward, your majesty.” Jason informed after closing the door.

The queen immediately tightens her hold of her husband’s arm. “Please continue, Jason.

“T-there was a car accident the other night at Edinburgh, your majesty.” He started. “I-it was..Well,..they’ve suspected it as…”He took a deep breath before continuing, “Prince Stephen’s car.”

Queen Victoria then started crying. “W-where is he??” The queen asked.

Jason then took a deep breath. “T-there was a...a body found… the car exploded after hitting with the tree… the gas leaked out causing an explosion and the driver died.. His body was burned.” Jason’s hands were shaking. He then took something out of his pocket. “T-they gave me this... It was the keychain that Stephen attached to his bag. This is the only thing that they were able to retrieve in the said accident. All of it was burned, the ID, passport, ticket and clothes. Everything was burned….including the driver…”

“The car in the accident matched the car that I bought for the prince, your majesty. I’ve also asked them if they could examine the passport as I have been told that it wasn’t turned to ashes like the tickets. They’ve found that it really was the prince’s.”

Upon hearing the news, the queen then passed out. The king then carried her as Jason assisted him as he brought the queen to their room.

“What happened?!” Princess Catherine then shouted as she saw her mom being carried by her dad and is unconscious.

Jason immediately called the royal family’s doctor while Angelique and Catherine then dashed towards their parents’ room.

“Dad, what happened?” Catherine asked worriedly. Her younger sister was hugging her mom with tears in her eyes.

“Dad, answer me.” She pleaded when she got nothing in reply.

“Your mom fainted, Cathy. She’ll be fine, hopefully.”

“I know she did, dad. That’s pretty obvious but why did she faint?”

“Doctor Perez is here, your majesty.” Jason interrupted.

“Jason, I think you could tell Catherine.” The king told Jason. “Leave Angelique here, I’ll be the one to tell her.”

“Tell what?” Catherine asked as she looked from her dad to her brother’s best friend.

“I believe it is best if we would discuss it outside, Princess.” Jason said calmly gesturing his hand outside. The princess immediately followed.

**

“What is it, Jason?” The princess demanded as they walked through the deserted halls of the kingdom.

“It’s probably best to discuss it in your chambers, your highness.”

“Cut the formalities, will you?” The princess rolled her eyes, her hands crossed over her chest. “Just tell me, now!”

Jason stopped walking as they have reached the Princess’ chamber. He then opened the door and gestured for the princess to get inside. “Please come inside, Cathy. Trust me; you’d need your room.”

Sitting on her double sized bed, the princess scrutinized Jason. “What now?”

Jason just took a deep breath and walked back and forth.

“I swear if you won’t start explaining now, I’llkick your gems!” The princess threatened making Jason stop.

“I want you to calm down first.”

“What you’re doing makes me do the opposite, do you know that? My mother fainted and my father looked horrible and you wanted me to calm down, do you think I’m expecting some good news like you telling me my father got me a unicorn?”

“Don’t be too hot headed, okay?”

“Just shut up and tell me!”

“That’s a little contradicting, princess.” He stifled a laugh, considering the seriousness of the situation.

“Will you just tell me because I’m this close to kicking your gems now.” She indicated using her left thumb and pointing finger holding them apart at a narrow gap.

“It’s Stephen.”

“What happened to my brother?” Catherine asked, her face looked puzzled.

“He flew to Edinburgh the other day. Now, I’ve got news that there was an accident the other night at Edinburgh. The driver together with the car was burned.”

“D-don’t tell me….” Catherine murmured her eyes teary.

“It was the same car I got for your brother, Cathy.”

“No!” She cried. “No! You’re lying, Jason!”

Jason quickly wrapped his arms around the princess. “I’m sorry, Cath.”

“No…” She sobbed continuously, soaking Jason’s sleeves.

**

“What happened, father?” Angelique asked as she hugged her father.

The kingthen let Doctor Perez to do his job while he and Angelique moved out of the room.

After telling what happened to the two princesses, they burst out crying. They really love their brother so much and by the thought of him marrying makes them a little sad but knowing now that they’ve completely lost him, they feel lonely. They don’t know what to do with this news they’ve received.

“Your majesty, Queen Victoria is fine; we just need to let her rest for the time being.” The doctor told the king. “My deepest condolences, your majesty. I heard what happened to Prince Stephen.” He added before he bowed down and left the room.

The royal family including Jason, Stephen’s best friend is grieving for his sudden lost. Each of them doesn’t know how to deal with the fact that Stephen is gone—forever!