In the exquisite hall of the presidential hotel in N.Y, Prince Clifford listened to his special security personnel as he relates how there have been a few changes so far.
His son and his foster mother had relocated from their present address to somewhere else. But he need not worry, it's a matter of minutes, their whereabouts would be tracked.
“How about my son? Have you found him?” Clifford asked. Locating his foster mother was not an issue. He just wants to be with his son, his desire to hold him was increasing per minute.
“Yes, we've seen the prince. As we speak, he'd gone out with a few friends. He screams of royalty and he is the true meaning of the saying, that royalty runs in the blood” his guard replied.
Clifford was satisfied with the information he'd gotten and he nodded. By that evening, he would like to meet with him and his foster mother. They can't stay away from the palace for too long.
“Keep a close eye on the prince and also arrange a meeting between me and his foster mother tonight” he instructed.
“As your Highnesses' pleases” the guard replied and bowed his head before retreating away.
Andre was impressed with his mother's change of mind towards Camella. Soon the two women got talking and he decided to take them out for lunch.
Alice had refused, saying she was going to the cathedral. He soon hugged her and said goodbye to her. Camella soon hugged Andre and said she would be expecting him that night.
“I'll try but it's not a promise” Andre assured.
The three friends soon got into Andre's car and drove out of the villa. Felix was sitting at the copilot seat while Jane was seated alone at the back. At intervals, Felix would turn and glance at her, then smile.
“You have no idea how happy I am, that you finally gave love a chance again. Honestly, I'm super excited that it's Camella Wood” Felix chimed.
She's in every sense of the word, better than Jasmine. More beautiful, classical, elegant, wealthy and in societal status, far higher. The two women are just incomparable.
“Thanks Felix. I hope it works. I am not putting my heart to it. I will let us be together for a while first and see if I can really love her back. As it is presently, it appears to be a one sided love…” Andre explained .
“But she's in love with you” Felix coaxed.
“Yeah, she said so and acted that way too. But I don't know just how the feeling will grow within me. I am afraid I might not love her like she really deserves and I hate to break anyone's heart” Andre confessed.
There was a long silence that followed. She was begging him a while ago to love her. He saw her eyes. They're really like those of someone who is in love. His heart is scared. How can it make it open to accept and give love again?
In her heart, she believes they're dating already. He also said it before his mother that they're together now. But in his heart, he knows she's the only one in the relationship as a matter of fact.
“I can guess how you feel. But please, don't break her because of your stiffness. There isn't anything wrong in giving her a trial. Some great love stories begin like this. No matter how you feel now, Andre, don't let Camella bear the brunt of Jasmine's betrayal” Felix pleaded.
Andre turned and glanced at him briefly before concentrating on the steering wheel again. He'll try, he'll see how far his struggles can go and when love takes over.
As he drove, Andre observed a car from his rear view. He saw an unfamiliar car following behind him but he didn't pay attention to it. He kept driving, he passed the traffic light before it went red but soon saw the car burst from another path and ended up following behind him.
He decided to bring the car to a stop by the road and surprisingly, the car also parked in the distance. Whoever this trailer was, he is a novice in the job. This shouldn't be how to go about it.
But why would anyone be trailing him? Besides Jack Johnson, he cannot think of anyone at the moment. And to ensure he doesn't cause unnecessary restlessness in the hearts of the people with him, he decided not to say anything.
“Your lunch is on me” Andre said, alighting from his car. His mood was lighter and friendly. Camella might have gone home, but the fact that she walked into his life has eased his tensed emotions.
“Sure. It's beautiful to be in love buddy” Felix chimed. He is so impressed with the mood and atmosphere around Andre that they decided to play along a little before telling him that they would be getting married soon.
“You should have come along with Camella,Andre. Now I'm the only woman in the company of two charming men” Jane complained and Andre chuckled aloud.
“My bad, next time, I'll be with my girl,” Andre teased, going over to a table. He is indeed appearing like extra baggage as Felix held Jane's hand romantically.
Again, Andre felt eyes were on him. He glanced around and saw that everything was in order. People minding their own business and others having their lunch.
His eyes rest on two men, dressed in black suits and shades. They appeared to be having a conversation but he knew they were gazing at him at the same time. He was contemplating on what to do when Felix said “Let's all three share a table, right, Andre?”
He turned briefly at Felix and said “Yeah sure” and turned back to glance at the men but when he looked they were gone. He glanced around quickly, where did they go so swiftly?
Now, he was certain they were the ones trailing him earlier.
“Excuse me” he said and walked briskly away from Felix and Jane.