The faint of Shawna had brought down immediate attention towards her. The fallen fragile figure emerged onto the floor. 

PRIAM'S POV:

I was so happy with the announcement of the engagement of my brother and Tiara. They have been childhood sweethearts and finally, mother had taken the right decisions. No matter what my destiny and life would turn, I would always want the best for my brother. 

We have discussed the wedding a few days ago, But I didn't know that she would announce it here today. Shocked by her announcement as we all are, everyone was happy at the same time. the most awaited love story putting on to a permanent hold. 

Earlier today what Shawna told me about separation had put me into deep thinking, I would never let her go away from me. She is mine and I will make sure of it.  

Her being beside me is enough to satisfy my ego. When we all are busy with the news of William and Tiara's engagement news, suddenly, I noticed Shawna, who fell to the ground being unconscious. 

Leaving behind everything, I ran off to her. Taking her head in my arms I patted her cheeks slightly. I small fear of losing her had taken over my heart and mind. I was concerned and sacred. Not knowing what to do, I looked up at everyone seeking help. 

Grandma Harney came forward with a frown on her face as she sat down at her level. She was worried too. The crowd gathered around us. I kept praying for her safety silently. 

Without further words, I carried her towards a room. Jordan had called a physician to check on her. The group of people arrived as they addressed us with courtesy. I ordered-" Please check on her... I need her to be alive and fine". The thought of losing her had made me crazy. they went inside as we waited outside. 

Despite several attendants, the best physicians, and maids I was restless thinking all about her. Suddenly a voice came to my ears which claimed-" Acting to be in love with her now?"

I turned back to see grandma Harney standing with a stern face. I was confused by her words as I knitted my brows. She walked towards me as she said-" I know all that you did with my granddaughter King Priam." I looked at her with a quizzical look. She scoffed and asked-" care to explain why did you marry her?"

My mother reacted with her words as she replied in between-" What kind of question is this Queen Harney? You know very well, how much he loves Shawna!!!. and not to forget, you are talking to the King."

Grandma Harney completely ignored her as she took a few more steps towards me and asked-" Why did you lie? Priam... Right now, I am not a queen, I am asking you as a mother figure of Shawna. Why did you do that to her?"

I was not sure if Shawna had told her everything. I was a little taken aback at that time. What would I reply? Only I know about the plan. Grandma Harney said-" I have always thought of you as my own family. I have to trust you with my only granddaughter, and yet you dared to hurt her?"

A silence spread among us as we could only hear each other's breath. the tension in the air was making it awkward and hot. As I feared, Shawna did tell her everything. My expression changed from the worried one to an angry one. As soon as she started telling everything that happened between us, it only triggered the anger for her more. 

My mother did not believe her words as she asked me in curiosity-" is this true Priam?"

I couldn't answer. What would I do? It was true, but the reason behind it was true as well. Only if they knew about her true colours... I fisted to get hold of my anger. Everybody was judging me. Not knowing what I have gone through for her. How my nights have been spent crying alone. How much pain I am holding on to.....?

Mother asked again-" Answer me Priam? Is this all true?"

I looked down as the next moment I felt a hard slap on my cheeks. Everyone gasped as she replied in her broken voice-" is this what I have taught you?... Is this what you have become?" She broke down in tears as she continued-" I have.... assumed you have become cold after your father's death... But you have turned into a monster... A person I haven't made to. I thought... She... can change you.... that little girl...."

I lost my temper right there when she accused me of hurting the one I have loved so much... Not knowing how much I have suffered too. I burst-" She is not innocent okay!!!!... She is the reason I am like this... She made me to..."

Harney asked-" What do you mean?". As expected she had told her only her side of the story. I began to say-" We are talking about what I did? Why doesn't anyone talk about what she did huh? Where was everyone when I spent days and nights alone in pain in the darkroom? No one was there to hold me... was I not enough for her back then?"

Harney tried to protest as she said-" Priam... You are..."

"Stop... don't..." I didn't let her finish. Today I was adamant I will tell my words in front of everyone, which was deeply hidden within me. I explained to them, from the first how she betrayed my feelings... How she rejected me... How I was never enough for her. remembering the day when I saw her kissing Felix in her room. How after that my insecurities took over. How still I tried... But despite my trials and several attempts, I failed... I failed as a man in front of her. And she has chosen Felix over me. I was never enough. 

Tears escaped from my eyes as I said all those memories I had for so long. The anger flew down in the form of water from my eyes. William came forth as he held my shoulder. Only he knew, how much I have suffered. My expression softens as I hold on to my feelings. 

I couldn't think where it all went wrong? Why did she have to choose him over me? All these years I was living in agony. Yet everyone only balmed me. 

I looked at my feeling guilty and tired. I know no matter what at the end of the day, I still will choose her over anyone. Even over myself. 

I chuckled sadly as I said-" I have loved her... And still do... It's just...."

While I was fighting to stay strong. someone said in-between-" Actually..."

We all turned around to look who it was and to my surprise, it was Jennifer. She was feeling guilty about something. I frowned at her state and asked-" Actually what?"

I was eager to know what she has to say. Jennifer walked towards me as she said-" That day... She was not kissing Felix."

I gave her a quizzical look at her reply. What is she saying? She then clarify what happened that day. She was there, at her door, listening to everything. But that was the time when she used to hate her. Thus when I came she didn't clarify anything. More to it, she called me off to her room gaining my sympathy. That is when Shawna saw us hugging each other. And thus began the misunderstanding. 

Everything comes off clear in front of me. It was all... Misunderstanding!!!! That wasted my 4 years. The world began to revolve around me as my head started spinning. I mistook her. I hurt her. Guilt began to rush all over my body. 

What should I do? Not knowing what exact thing should I do I looked at her. He was as guilty as I am. She looked down, being ashamed of her doing. My anger took the rage as I shouted at her-" THEN WHY DID YOU NOT TELL ME? WHY? "

She flinched at my words as Jordan immediately hold her, protecting away from me. I have lost my sanity till now. How could I? I hurt the one I have loved so far. Why haven't I listened to her? She kept telling me again and again, explaining everything... but as stupid as I am, I ignored her every word, thinking of her as a liar. She even saw Cindy and me together... That must have...

I cannot even take any idea how much she was hurt just because of me. While I was lost in my thoughts when the physician came out from her room. Immediately all of our attention shifted towards the physician as I rushed towards them and said-" how is she?" Everyone's eyes were filled with concern. We all are waiting for his reply. Suddenly she smiled and replied-" Congratulations, you will soon be a father. She is pregnant?"

A sudden shock and confusion spread in my mind. She is... Pregnant? With my child? A smile spread across my face. I was overwhelmed. I hugged her without even noticing what I am doing. I rushed inside ignoring others. 

She was still unconscious. I slowly walked towards her as I planted a soft kiss on her forehead. I said-" I am so sorry Shawna, It was all misunderstanding. " I took her hands in mine as I sat beside her looking at her fragile body. I said as a lone tear escaped my eyes-" I promise from now on I will be a good husband and a father. I promise to treat you better... "

Everyone came one by one looking at her. I asked for forgiveness from all of them. William explained everything that he wanted to say that day as I ignored it. 

My mother said-" This day was one of the happiest. Jennifer, Tiara and Shawna, have got the most happiness today. Let us all celebrate". We all agreed and waited Till Shawna gained her consciousness. 

After some time, as soon as she opened her eyes I was the one who hugged her tightly. Being confused and shocked she kept looking at me with a blank face. I gave her a quick kiss as she was taken aback. 

I smiled looking at her pinched her cheeks and said-" No, you are not dreaming anymore love"

She mumbled in a complete shock-" L-Love?"

"Yes... Love. My love. Thank you so much"- I said in all the excitement. She glared at all the faces within the same shocking face. 

Before she can say anything else I said-" Congratulations Shawna, we are going to be parents soon". Her face dropped with the news as I frowned. Completely shocked by her expression. I asked-" Wh-what happened? are you not happy?"

She looked at me with her teary eyes as she replied-" No... I don't accept this child... It was not loved... It was forced... This child is- is a mistake... You do-don't love me... You love Cindy... This is all a mistake... no"

She stood up from the bed as she ran away from the door. We all kept looking at her. I know she is hurt... she said all that out of hidden pain in her heart and anger from me. I know how she felt. that is why I didn't say anything. She needs space and time. I am ready to give both to her I am sure once she calms down I will ask for forgiveness for all of my mistakes. 

SHAWNA'S POV:

What? I am- I am pregnant? how is this possible? Why is he acting so different today? This didn't mean anything to him anyway... It was a forced.. planned to make me hurt. For his revenge. He accepted he loved Cindy. And I saw them...

I felt disgusted at myself remembering the night we spent together. Just then, I felt someone's presence behind my back. That must be him. I hate him... Why did he not leave me alone? I turned back with anger. 

But soon as my eyes laid on the figure I frowned. It was not Priam. That man... The one who saved me that day in the forest... The tall figure stood in front of me. His face was still hidden in my hood. I slowly approached him as I asked-" Yo-you... you are the one who saved me that day right?"

He didn't answer. Curiosity took over me as I asked again-" Who are you?"

This time, he looked up at me, his hands reached his hood as he slowly removed them. My eyes widen as soon as I saw his face. I small gasp escaped as I said in a low whisper-" Felix?"

Before I could act or say anything... He holds my wrist. I began to struggle to free myself from him. He didn't take much time and we vanished in thin air. But before we left, one of my bangles called down at the spot.