The Royal Wedding by Shree Lakshmi (best books for 7th graders TXT) 📕

this, I heard people saying that he is a player?” It sounded more like a question. Sam laughed at that. She and Stefan were friends for one month and she knew him more than anyone.
“Rachael, really it’s nothing like that,” Sam assured her.
“Okay then, meet you in the lab,”
They were in the history class. Rachael had been her friend since she joined the classes. Rachael left the class and Sam left behind packing her bag. Rachael was right. No one will believe if they tell that Stefan and Sam are friends. She couldn’t hide her feelings whenever she is near to him. She loses control of herself and completely falls for him. They use to chat during lunch time; he gave her rides every day. It was like a routine. But still she waits for him every day during break. It was not until the day when she realized that she wants him so badly; when she realized that she loves him. That was the day when Sara came to her life.
Sara is a model with exotic looks, high cheekbones, and sexy smile. She was her distant cousin, who came to Italy for a modeling contract.
“Sam darling, you don’t have to get bothered about me,” Sara said to Sam while unpacking her bags.
They were eating their breakfast when Sam said about her classes and her timings.
“Well you can use the spare key, and then our timings won’t clash.” Sam suggested her and she nodded.
Suddenly they heard a car sound and Sam ran to pick up her books. She wore her jacket and opened the door to Stefan and Sara, together near his car. They were laughing and Sara placed her hand on Stefan’s shoulder. Suddenly Sam sensed the hot boiling rage inside her seeing them laughing and chatting. She went to towards them controlling her anger.
“Ugh…. Sorry for late,” she said cheerfully.
He looked at Sam and the smile died. He leaned towards Sara and kissed on her cheek to say goodbye and went inside the car. Sam slid into front seat car. He didn’t say any neither she asked. She leaned back and closed her eyes.
Is it true what Rachael said about him being a player? Sam thought.

It was 6 o’clock in the morning when Sam woke up. Sunlight rays had brightened her room. She lazily stood up from her bed and yawned.
Day one begins….. She thought.
She showered and wrapped a towel round her body. She chooses to wear cream blouse with black knee-length shirt. She wore her favorite watch and simple diamond earrings. This was the perfect look for a business woman. She glanced at the mirror once and stepped outside her room. She glanced at her watch and she was too late to meet Stefan.
She was walking through the wall when she heard her name. She turned back to see Edward. He was wearing a casual black shirt with navy blue jeans. She hadn’t seen him after meeting the queen. She had her dinner in her room only.
“There you are. I was searching for you.” He came beside her.
“Sorry but this place huge.” Sam amused him.
“Hey this is the list. Stefan gave me. Read it carefully. Stefan needs perfection.” He handed over the list. She looked at the list and nodded.
“So care to join me for tea?” He asked her doubtfully.
“Yeah sure,” she smiled.
They were having tea in the garden. It was sunny but the air was cool.
“So I heard you are an archaeologist?” He brought his cup to his mouth and sipped.
“I am not now. But I will be one day,” she began drinking her tea.
“Oh that’s great. Can I ask you something? May be kind of personal” he sounded feeling awkward.
She nodded.
“Do you know Stefan before?” He was looking at her face. She lifted her cup to hide her face.
“W...Why do you ask that,” she hides her emotions off her face.
“Never mind, I am just asking,” he sighed. Maybe it was not a right time to ask her.
“It's okay, I know him. We studied in same university” she said calmly as if it doesn’t affect her.
“I thought so,” he let out a sharp breath.
She looked at him with raised eyebrows. He chuckled and lifted his cup. They chatted for a while and left for their own works. Sam looked at the list. He listed the same things that once she knows. He didn’t change a bit. His likes were the same. It was as if she didn’t need the list. But the worst part was that the things he wanted are from Rome, the place where they shared lots of memories. But still this is work and she has to do it for Rose. Thinking of her she opened her phone and dialed her. After three rings, she picked it.
“Hi darling, How are you?” She sounded excited.
“I am fine Rose, when are you coming?”
“I will be there in four days dear,”
“Oh great! Four days,” she said in exasperation.
“So tell me everything,” she asked her excitedly.
Sam told everything about her journey, meeting the queen, Stefan and skipping the kiss part.
“Are you sure you can handle?” Rose asked after hearing everything.
“I am sure. And I know Rome well so don’t worry I can handle. Bye”
“Okay dear bye,”
She started her journey to Rome. The car took the speed and traveled through the familiar roads and streets. She could feel the presence of Stefan with her in those places. She crossed the famous Colosseum, where she and Stefan sat there till nightfall, Sistine chapel, where he took her for the first time, St. Peter’s Basilica and finally to Trevi Fountain. This is the very place where she threw the coin wishing to visit again with Stefan. But it never happened and will never. She went to the fountain and sat there for a while. She still remember the way he looked at her and was about to kiss her when the rain interrupted them. The memories were still present in the air. She sighed and turned back without throwing the coin.
Stefan wanted two parties-one of his colleagues and another for his friends. Like a bachelor party. The list contained every detail in it. She purchased and started back to the palace. They crossed her university and the park where he kissed her first time. It happened so suddenly that day but from that day they started kissing each other and walking hand in hand. But they never talked about their relationship. She shut down her memories and leaned back closing her eyes.
If Sara wasn’t part of her life… she would have been with Stef.
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“Stefan you are working a lot now-a-days makes it slow,” Edward was sitting on the armchair in Stefan’s office. Stefan was working on the charity purpose. Edward went straight to Stefan’s room after meeting Sam.
Edward guessed that Stefan may have known Sam before as he came know about her education. Last night he saw Stefan watching Sam, who was standing on her balcony. The way, he saw Sam creating a doubt in his mind.
“I have to follow my dad. He left out things so I have to complete them,” he smiled at his friend.
“Okay, but relax you have a wedding,” he warned him.
“Thanks for reminding me my dear friend,” he teased.
“Friend? You know what actually a friend means,” there was a hint of hurt in his voice.
Stefan looked at Edward with a questioning look. He never talks to him like that.
“Edward… what happened?” He leaned forward placing his hands on Edward's shoulder.
“What do you think I don’t know about you?” He replied angrily.
Stefan kept looking at him. Edward stood up and walked towards the door. He turned back to face Stefan.
“I want you to think again about what you are doing. Don’t let the chips fall forever,”
“Edward Stop. What do you want to tell me?” Stefan stopped doing his work and looked irritatingly at him.
“Stop looking at Sam,” saying this he left the room.
Stefan couldn’t believe what Edward said. He never told him about Sam. How could he know? Only Sam could tell him. But why?
He came out of his office and went straight to his room. He couldn’t believe that Sam would ruin his wedding. He turned to the left wing away from his room. He opened the door and saw Sam in her night dress standing in the balcony drinking coffee. She looked beautiful. The dress was loose and showed her perfect features, playing with her hair; she looked like an angel in the moonlight. He wanted to hug her, kiss her and make love. But instead, he closed the door and went to his room. He has to stop looking at her. He has to forget her. He has a wedding.
Two years back he made every effort to get her. Every plan worked out to express out her feelings.
If only she trusted him, he would have been hers and she his… but now everything is finished he can’t do any… he has lost her completely……..


Chapter 6
Sam stood at the center of the hall and studied it. It’s beautiful with high ceiling, painted with different designs of flowers, people and sceneries. What inspired her more was the beautiful painting of a young girl wearing a long ball gown, sitting near the lake in the moonlight as if waiting for someone.
“So, what do you think?” A familiar voice came from behind. She turned to see Edward smiling at her, standing at a distance, his hands shoved into his pockets.
“It’s amazing” Sam showed a shocked expression.
“And the painting?” He raised an eyebrow at her.
“That? It’s awesome. It’s reflected so beautifully the young girl waiting for someone” She kept looking at the painting without noticing that Edward was standing next to her and looking at the same picture.
“There’s a story behind it” he said suddenly thinking deeply.
“A story?” Sam inquired.
“Yes, a cute young romantic story. It was drawn by once a princess of this kingdom. Long time ago actually. She has portrayed herself in this painting,”
“So she was waiting for her love?” Sam looked at Edward.
“Yeah, waited for him even thought she knew that he won’t come back to her,” he said sadly.
“Why?”
“Because he was getting married on the same day,” Edward now looked at her and smiled.
“Then what happened later? Did he come? What had she done?” Sam asked all the questions at a time. Edward laughed at it.
“No one knows what happen later. Actually no one spoken about it. So it still remained a secret” he sighed.
“Did you…. Did you wait for anyone like this” he asked suddenly to Sam. She jerked back at that question but managed hard to control her emotions.
Yes, she waited for him….. Thinking that one day he will come to her.
She turned to see Edward watching her. Does he know anything?
“Yes, I waited for someone but it’s no use now” she sighed.
“Why?” He inquired.
“Because….” She was interrupted by a group of workers who arrived in the hall.
“Hmm… I think I should go now, tomorrow is the grand party, right?” She gave a small laugh.
“Yeah, party… it’s actually a ball” he laughed.
“Oh! Whatever” she smiled and went to the workers.
Edward stood there watching her for a few moments and left the hall.
He went out to his Audi car and started driving it. He has a big thing to do. He has to give the ball invitation to Miss Elena. She looked so beautiful when he saw her first time in the photo and then again in