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"Benedict!" Xavier called out but Benedict had his eyes set on Cj, the man was walking away, heading towards the parking. He grabs a flower pot and chucks it at Cj, the clay pot crashes to pieces in front of the man. Cj stopped and turned around. Benedict glared at him.
"Why are you here?"
"I just came to watch the races, but I happen to find you here. You're not royalty or even high class, why are you here?"
Xavier's hand fell on Benedict's shoulder.
"Cj, just move on before things get out of control."
"It's already out of control Xavier! Why did you choose him over me? Or is it because he can get pregnant?"
Benedict rolled his eyes, arms folded against his chest.
"You are not wanted here. Leave us alone" Benedict said.
"How should I hm? When I see you everywhere Xavier? I see you everywhere! How should I move on?"
"Move to another country? I don't know" Xavier said. Cj sighed.
"You know, when I found out Benedict was pregnant I was ready to go and move on but you had to go and send me to jail. That's where you messed up. Keep your eyes open, you'll be seeing me more often." He said and turned around to leave.
Benedict grabbed another flower pot but Jonathan held him back.
"Don't make it worse" he says and Xavier nodded in agreement.
"Why is he doing this? Can't he just accept defeat?" Benedict's hysteria coming through. Xavier held him tight, rubbing circles on Benedict's back.
"It's okay bunny, everything will work out"
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Skye and Sam were walking around looking for a toy stall. Prince and His parents were having conversations with some of the upper echelon.
Skye spots a few toddlers playing with bubbles. He smiles and sets Sam to his feet.
"Do you want to go play? I'll be right here watching you"
Sam looked at the group and back at his father. Skye smiled and fixed the cap on the toddler's head.
"You can go play honey, but if you want, we can go back and have some muffins"
"Okay, I be back"
He watches the toddler walk towards the group and in just five seconds, Sam was part of their group and they played together.
"This is so cute" he cooed as he took pictures.
"Hi there, are you new here?"
Skye turns to his right and he looks up, a tall man stood beside him, caramel toned skin glistening in the mid morning sunlight. The man had a scruffy beard and a pair of brown eyes.
"Uhm...not really" Skye says. The man nodded.
"My girls and I come here every year but for some reason the royal family postponed public events for two years"
"Oh....well I'm sure they had valid reasons" Skye responds, it was clear that this man didn't recognise him. Not that he minded that.
"Well I hear they had a kid so that must be why. Anyway, I'm Nathaniel, the duke of Auckland"
Skye shook Nathaniel's hand and smiles.
"Nice to meet you, I'm Skye. Queen of Lololand"
Nathaniel looked at him in shock before he laughed awkwardly.
"Forgive my ignorance. I heard the queen wore dresses so....I didn't recognise you. I'm sorry"
"No worries. It was a refreshing experience. So you have kids? You mentioned it few seconds ago"
"Yeah, those two girls over there. They're 12 now and their little brother is playing with.....the young prince" Nathaniel says, watching as his son played with royalty.
Skye smiled as he looked back at the children.
"Well I hope your son can be friends with mine seeing how they're getting along."
Nathaniel nodded.
"It'd be great"
Skye sees Prince approaching, frown on his face. It was clear the man was jealous. He waves at him.
"Well I hope we can schedule a play date? Reverie palace?"
"Sure. I'll be there tomorrow, brunch time"
Skye nods and held Prince's hand once the man was close enough.
"Babe this is Nathaniel, the duke of Auckland. Nathaniel, this is my fiancé, Prince"
Nathaniel gave Prince a bow and Prince held out a hand for him.
"Nice to meet you"
"Likewise"
Skye wanted to laugh. The jealousy oozing out of Prince's aura was funny.
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Sarah and Star were walking along the stalls. Sarah had bought a few baby items for Benedict and Xavier, while Star bought a few home decor products.
"Is something wrong Star?" Sarah asked. The queen mother sighed and nodded.
"I received a letter from Edward"
"Oh....what does he want?"
"I haven't opened it yet."
"Well, you don't have to open it. You can just toss it in the fireplace"
"True....but then I'm curious"
Sarah shrugged.
"We can open it together"
"I like that idea more"
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"Are you okay?"
Benedict sighed and nodded.
"Yeah...I'm sorry I over reacted. Just seeing him made me so angry"
Xavier hugged him tightly, Benedict sighed as his body relaxed. He pulls away and smiles at Xavier.
"Let's go home. I'm tired"
"Alright, let's go bid goodbye and leave"
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"So does this Nathaniel have a spouse?"
Skye chuckled, the three were back at their tent, Sam was having his bottle while Skye was rocking the stroller back and forth.
"I never asked. Does it matter though?"
Prince stuffed his mouth with a muffin, huffing as just the mere thought of that man liking Skye came to mind.
"It doesnt. I don't trust him"
"Then trust me. You know I only have eyes for you"
Prince leaned back on his chair and rubbed Skye's knee.
"I trust you baby. But I don't trust Nathaniel. He seems fishy"
"Babe he's a duke. What more could he want?"
"You?"
Skye sighed, shaking his head. He notices Luke approaching and he sits up straight.
"Luke will you tell your son that the duke of Auckland doesn't want me"
Luke laughed softly.
"Are you jealous son? Don't be. The duke is straight" he says making his son scoff.
"So is a noddle before it's wet. But I digress."
Skye sighed in relief once Sam fell asleep.
"No one make a noise. He's finally asleep"
Jinxing himself, the starting pistol fires as the second race begins. Skye groaned as Sam woke up, his cry lost in the sound of the cheering crowd below.
"I think it's time we go home"
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