Anthony's POV:

Aria being close to me was what I wanted but I wanted more than that yesterday night.

I wanted to hug her, touch her or even kiss her but taking such steps so soon will only make her avoid me the more. The thought of her avoiding me just kept hurting me even though she apologised.

Just look at me trying all possibility that she's around me yet then I try all possibility to keep women away from me.

I thought wrong when I said women in this kingdom are useless, Aria isn't and I'll make sure she's mine all mine.

A knock on the door interrupted my thought and I answered as a maiden opened the door and entered.

"Your highness, breakfast is served at the dinning room".

"Leave, I'll be right there".

She nodded and left.

I wore my royal robe and headed straight to the dinning room, I want to see my Aria.

I got to the dinning room sat at my usual spot and stared at my large family.
Mum, Kiran and Mrs. Margaret sat at the right side of the table.
Father and grandma sat at left side of the table and I sat at the middle of the table.

"Mother your grandchild is becoming more arrogant as the day pass by. He can't even greet his elders anymore". Father complained.

"That's how he is David you can't change him". Mother defended.

"You're the only one who supports his wrong doings here, I wonder what kind of mother you're sometimes". Father replied with tints of anger.

They always do this every morning that's why I don't eat lunch with them I'm always the topic for argument.

"And what makes you say that?". Mother asked with tints of irritation.

"I've you always supported Kiran? Even when it comes to his health and educations, I've you? Mother approved maiden Aria to be his tutor but you look at her with disgust and irritation. It seems you hate that girl so much and I want to ask why?". Father asked staring at mother as she did same.

So Aria is now the topic of discussion?

"Weren't we talking about Anthony right now or you want us to talk about the preparation of Aria becoming your second wife".

Mum you're avoiding the question 😒. Anger quickly builds in as mother mentioned Aria being a second wife to father.

"Stop it Esther stop it. How many times have I told you she isn't my mistress why can't you forget the past and move on, what's wrong with you?".

"Is you that something is wrong with, I should forget and move on, if I've done that would you forget and move on?".

"And I've told you a million times that It was all planed, it was never meant to happen".

"Just shut it David you're a loser and a worst father to a nation...".

"Mother keep quite". Kiran interjected staring at mother angrily.

We were all shocked with his reply.

"What did you say?". Mother asked with shaking voice.

"Mother pls keep quite, if dad is a loser then you're also a loser. Pls stop talking, we've heard enough this morning. Lets just eat like a happy family at least today just for me". Kiran said with teary eyes.

Poor soul.

Mother couldn't utter a word as she sat down feeling insulted. The kitchen maidens entered into the dinning room and I was joyous when I saw Aria. She's looking cute this morning. I just wanna peck does full cheeks of hers.

Kiran face brightened when he also saw Aria.

"Good morning maiden Aria". Kiran greeted as mother stared at him in surprise and then later turned to a scowl.

"Good morning your highness".
"Good morning your majesty". She greeted me bowing her head as I replied by wiggling my eyebrows.

She stared at me perplexed as her cheeks turned light pink. I love the effect I have on my baby. Her eyes immediately landed on mother intense stare as she quickly averted her eyes away from me leaving the dinning room instantly after dropping the bottle of milk on the table.

Mother stop it 😤.

"Okay right now, we need a get together".
"We're going camping". Grandma finally spoke up.

"Really, ma' we aren't kids anymore". I said.

"Hello... I'm a kid". Kiran said excitedly.

"If you're all kids or not we're going camping". Grandma said standing her round.

"There's no need for that mother". Father objected.

"I said we're going and It's final, we're setting of tomorrow". Grandma concluded.

"That's too soon". Mum said staring at grandma in dissatisfaction.

"Yep the sooner the better".  Grandma replied nonchalantly.

I was done with breakfast but Kiran finished his meal before I did, I left the dinning room heading to the kitchen. I got there but I couldn't sight Aria. The kitchen maidens quickly noticed my presence and greeted.

"Where's Aria". I asked ignoring their greetings.

"In the garden with prince Kiran".

It seems my brother beats me to it.

I left the kitchen heading to the garden when a maiden with red hair approaches me. If I can recall, she's also one of the royal maidens.

"I'm sorry for obstructing you my highness, I'm Tianna Greg, if you ain't occupied I'll love to know the king more". She tried sounding elegant.

If it was Aria she would have sounded more graceful with that cute voice of hers.

"I apologies to break your legs I'm busy now". I replied sternly and walked past her.

I got to the garden to see Aria talking with Kiran as he laughed joyously.

"I'm I also aloud to butt in".

"Yep... ". Kiran answered and Aria smiled shyly.

You're just too cute in many ways.

Kiran, Aria and I walked around the garden, Kiran kept on talking about how he always beat his opponent in volleyball game as Aria replied with praises.

"We're going for camping I'll tell grandma to let you come with us 😊". Kiran immediately said as Aria expression changed into agitation.

''Oh no, grandma wanted me to carry out one of her request and I forgot, pls excuse me your highness". Aria said and left.

"Brother did I say anything wrong?".

"No you didn't, you just helped her to remember something".

I went into my room to think, to think what? I asked myself.

To tell Aria what I feel for her. Yes, It's about time I tell her. I won't bear it if she says yes to another man.

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A knock on the door woke me up. I was annoyed by the sudden disturbance.

"Who's it?".

"It's I Aria".

It's my girl.

"Come in". I said with a clam tone. What brings her here this early.

"Your high...".

"Aria...".I said in a warning tone.

"Sorry...".
"Anthony, ma'am Annie wants you to pack up  for camping, you'll be leaving in an hour time". She aforesaid.

"That's too early, you're coming with us". I queried as my inner mind prayed for such.

"Yes... ". I could feel the excitement in her voice.

"Aria come here".

Without questioning she did.

"Sit".

"Anthony I'll have to leave now...".

"Aria sit". I ordered as she did so.

Should I tell her now... No it isn't the right time.

I slowly cupped her face with my right hand as she stared at me with wide eyes, I used my thumb to caress her cheeks as I stared into those baby brown eyes intently.

"If no man I've told you how beautiful you're... I'll tell you that you're so pretty that I can't resist you".

I said as her cheeks turned light red. Yes... I love 😚 it that she's blushing for me.

"I want to touch again and again not wanting to get my hands off that soft body of yours". And I meant it.

I don't know when I'll fully have the chance to do so but I can't wait. She quickly turned red standing up from my bed.

"I apologies Anthony but I'll have to go". She said and left my room.

Why don't you have an interest in me Aria, don't worry yourself I'll make you mine in no time.

Father, mother, Kiran, grandma, Mrs. Margaret, Clara, Maya, my Aria and I were now in the camping ground as we set our tent, the sun was about to set when we arrived there.

Kiran refused to leave Aria's side. He really likes Aria. And yes I was shocked about Clara and Maya joining us.

Kiran once told me that if he was older he would kiss Aria because she was too cute and nice to resist.

Kiran is just 7 but he behaves like a matured person. His mentality and his ways of thinking is that of an adult.

We were done arranging the tent as grandma gathered us in a circle. My eyes never left Aria. I craved for her to stare at me at least once.

"Okay... I'm glad we're here and we're going to share tents. I've already done the arrangement, for the tents can take only two people". Grandma said with a big smile.

"David and Esther you're sharing a tent, Margaret, Kiran and I are sharing a tent, Maya and Clara you're also sharing a tent and finally Anthony and Aria you're sharing a tent". Grandma smiled mischievously.

My Aria and I are sharing a tent I love this already.

"Grandma what such of arrangement is this". Mum tried to object.

"If you disagree, next time try hosting this camping event and I'll listen to you". Grandma replied mindlessly.

I stared Aria to see that her mouth was parted from each other in surprise.

I also wonder what grandma is at. I'm gonna enjoy sharing tent with you Aria. Sharing tent with you is a great idea.

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I've got to ask what is grandma up to?

I wanted to name this chapter Camping
But I just went for sharing tent

The next chapter is Camping.
Who is up for some romance!!!
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