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Chapter 5

  • In the attic which was converted to a painting room by Raphael.when he visited the castle back then he was young, the king had gifted him the room where he would always paint,he had taught Nika how to paint too.This attic held so much memories about him and Nika.
  • He was at peace with himself whenever he was here,he loved painting and painting was the only thing he had control of,he was free,he can do whatever he wants with his painting.
  • He stared at the drawing before him and he became sad.he couldn't fight for their love.
  • His father had forced him into agreeing to marry the first princess in order to be the next king of their Kingdom.
  • The only thing his father was after was power without thinking about his happiness.
  • He refused and even threatened to elope with Nika but his father told him that he can do whatever he wants when he becomes king.he can take Nika back when he becomes king and that's what he will do.he was just waiting for that time to come besides Nika was going nowhere.
  • He was staring at the painting before him when he noticed the presence of another person in the room.
  • He turned around immediately to see Nika staring at him,he was lost in her gaze for some time before realizing himself.he removed the painting before him immediately so that Nika will not see it.
  • Nika"s gaze went to his hands,he was holding a paint brush,that's when she knew that he was painting.
  • "I knew you would be here"Nika said.
  • "What are you doing here?"Raphael asked in a cold voice as he dropped the paint brush on the table.
  • He loved her so much and all he wanted was hug her right now and tell her that he was still in love with her and that she was the only woman he will ever love but he had to control himself so he wouldn't ruin his father's plan of him being the next king.
  • Nika would be lying to herself if she says that she was not in love with this man standing infront of her.she was hurt by the way he spoke to her,she couldn't help but wonder why Raphael has changed so much,the man who she grew up loving,the man who promised her heaven and Earth.she had many dreams with him,they even planned on making cute babies when they marry.
  • She just came to confirm from him about everything that happened,she wanted to know why he left her just like that after their years together,after the promises they made to each other.
  • The only thing she wanted now was him telling her that he still loves her,she was ready to forgive him for what he did.they will elope together.that is how much she loves him.
  • "I want us to talk"she replied him staring at him.
  • "There is nothing to talk about"he said trying to leave but NIKA'S next word stopped him.
  • "How long will you keep on running from me"
  • "Pardon"he said.
  • "You have been trying to avoid me ever since I caught you cheating, don't you think we need to talk"she said to him.
  • "Okay what do you want to talk about?"he said to her not maintaining eye contact with her.
  • "I want you to explain to me why you prefer marrying my elder sister after our years of having a relationship,I need an explanation for that"she said to him.
  • This was the question Raphael was avoiding,that's why he had been avoiding her,he didn't want to explain anything to her.
  • "It would not be right if we are seen together,I am now engaged to your sister,I hope you respect that"he said trying to leave but Nika held his hand.
  • "Stop trying to avoid my questions Ralph"
  • "I need an explanation,my heart won't be at rest till I get one"she said to him.
  • Raphael swatted her hands away but Nika walked closer to him,she held his jaw making him to face him.
  • "What are you doing?"Raphael asked.
  • "I want you to look me in the eyes and tell me that you Don't love me anymore"she said staring him the eyes.
  • Raphael could see the pain in her eyes as he locked gaze with her.all he wanted to do now was tell her the truth but he had to control his emotions.
  • "Just let me go Nika"he said to her turning his back against her.
  • "I am sorry but I am engaged to your sister now,this is my decision, don't ask me why"he said to her.
  • "This is not my question"she said to him.
  • "Isn't it obvious Nika,I don't love you anymore,how can you expect me to spend the rest of my life with a mere being like you,I need a woman that is powerful by my side but you are weak,I can never be with you"he said to her.
  • His words shattered Nika's heart,she wasn't expecting him to say that to her.she was at the verge of tears now.
  • Raphael tried to leave but he couldn't not seeing her in this condition,one thing he hated was Nika being in pain.and the thing that hurt him most was that he was the cause of her pain.
  • He found himself walking towards her,he held her cheeks and wiped her tear with his fingers.
  • "I am so sorry Nika,I am very sorry"he said to her but she didn't reply.
  • "What is going on here?"came Amelia's angry voice.
  • Raphael looked towards the door to see Amelia fuming in anger.
  • He retreated his hands from Nika's cheeks.
  • "What are you doing here?"Raphael asked,he was irritated on seeing Amelia.