Chapter 72: Chapter 72

___Ivy Royals__

"You said you had something to tell me" Olivia said to Arusha as they ate their lunch.

"Yeah" Arusha said,he could feel his heart pounding.

Irish's back home safe and now he's ready to make Olivia his girlfriend.

Jessica feigned a cough and stood up knowing what it is all about. Arusha had told her about it.

"I'll be back" She said as she walked out of the classroom.

"Olivia" Arusha started with a shy look.

He's surprised Olivia could make him feel this shy.

"I like you" He blurted out and Olivia stared at him with an expression he couldn't fathom.

If only he could place his hand on her chest and see how fast and hard her chest was pounding.

"Olivia, I have feelings for you, strong feelings that i've never even felt for anyone. Knowing you is part of what made me change my bad lifestyle, meeting you, getting to know you, being your friend, developing strong feelings for you has been nothing but a great joy and peace to me,you fill up my heart Olivia,you make my heart pound without even making effort to,i look forward to seeing you everyday because you complete me, I'd do anything to see and hear you laugh,the sound of your laughter has a way of making one feel alive. The roll of your eyes always make me want to crack my ribs with laughter. You're simply one of the best things that has ever happened to me, I love you Olivia,i love you so much and I'm sorry to have taken this long to confess my feelings to you. Let's share laughter and tears together,let's soothe each other's pain,let's cry together and let's stay happy together. I want you to be my girlfriend Olivia" Arusha said and he couldn't even believe the boldness that had possessed him until he was done.

Olivia's eyes were filled with tears by the time he was done.

"Arusha" She sobbed, hugging him tightly.

He held her in his arms and inhaled her sweet scent.

"I love you so much,my heart beats for you too" She said and Arusha sighed in what seems like relief.

She loves him also.

Yes!

"I'll gladly be your girlfriend Arusha" She said and saw that he looked stunned before his lips broke into a smile.

"Olivia, really?" He asked, searching her face to be sure.

"Of course, you didn't think it's a one sided love right? I equally love you" She said and looking at him,she knew this was the right time to tell him about her.

She can't let him get too happy without revealing her true identity.

"I have something to tell you,I'm not sure you'll still want me to be your girlfriend after telling you this" She said as he wiped her tears.

He looked at her,puzzled.

"Go ahead,but i just want you to know there's nothing that'll make me leave you, forgiveness is one of the main keys in a relationship,if i don't forgive you then it means i do not love you,go ahead let's solve whatever it is together" Arusha said reassuringly and Olivia felt so happy to have such a guy like him in her life.

He amazes her,his intelligent talks sometimes astonish her, Arusha speaks so wisely.

"I'm a princess, princess Olivia Louis of King City" Olivia said and saw his eyes widen.

"Arusha, I'm so sorry to have hidden this from you,i swear i didn't mean to. I'm just someone who doesn't like my true identity getting revealed because i want to be treated like a normal person,I'm tired of having people who are old enough to be my parents bow to me,I'm tired to having dozens of maids at my beck and call,im tired of being treated like a god, school is the only place i don't get all that and that's the reason i hid my surname,that's the reason Mr Natalie allows me eat in class. Arusha I'm so sorry to have kept this from you for long,i was afraid you'll start treating me differently and i don't want that. I'm so sorry Arusha,i promise never to hide anything from you again" Olivia said, looking into his eyes pleadingly.

He stared at her,lost for words. He was surprised,she could see it in his face.

He didn't even look a bit angry.

"My girlfriend is a princess" He laughed, surprising Olivia who had expected questions like.. 'why did you keep it from me? Didn't you trust me enough to tell me? Why the hell did you do that?'

"You're not angry?" She asked.

"Angry? No,I'm excited to know that my girlfriend is a princess and i had loved her even when i was unaware of her Royal status. This is so thrilling" Arusha smiled, pulling her close to him.

Olivia was stunned,she blinked rapidly, trying to see if her mind weren't playing tricks on her.

"Little wonder you look so beautiful" He chuckled and kissed her on the forehead.

"You still want me as your girlfriend?" She asked.

Arusha laughed "of course, com'on babe,you had a good reason for concealing your identity,I'm intrigued there's still a princess who prefers a normal life. Though,i would have been a bit pissed if i had found out myself. And, don't bother about me treating you differently,i would treat you like i normally do except with more affection and romance because you're now my girlfriend" He said and she grinned, blushing hard.

"Thank you Arusha,for being so understanding,i never expected you to take it without hard feeling, you're just full of surprises aren't you?" She teased, pushing his nose with a finger.

He laughed.

"Arusha, do you know as a royalty,I'm not to have a relationship with someone who's not royal but to hell with that rule, Its going to end from me" Olivia rolled her eyes and Arusha laughed.

"I can't believe that tradition still exists, well.. we're going to put an end to this together, we're in this together"Arusha said, cupping her cheeks with his palms.

"How about you come over to the palace this weekend,I'm going to invite Ryan and Jessica also" Olivia said.

"Really? I'm going to meet the King and Queen?"

"Yes" Olivia smiled.

"Wow,I'm getting nervous already. What if they order someone to throw me out for stealing the princess heart" Arusha said and Olivia laughed.

"My father loves Ethan Harlow so much and if he should know your sister is carrying his baby, he'll give us his blessings immediately" Olivia said.

"Woah...i think it'll be better if Mr Ethan follows us instead,then your father is going to make us get married immediately"Arusha said and they both laughed.

Their laugh quieted and they looked at each other with eyes full of affection.

They willingly drowned in the fog of love clasped over them.

Both grateful to have found each other.

The sound of noises made their serene moment come to an abrupt end.

They saw students walking towards them with angry looks and eyes full of questions.

Well.. they've found out she eats in the class and they are not planning to take it lightly with her.

__How dare you eat in the class!"

___What audacity!"

___You just broke one of the school rules"

__You'll be punished!"

__I'm going to inform Mr Natalie of this immediately!"

"Olivia,i tried to stop them" Jessica sighed and Olivia nodded .

She and Arusha were so engrossed that they didn't knew lunch break was over.

She saw Arusha trying to stand up to address the students but she quickly stopped him.

She stood up instead.

"Well,i didn't mean to reveal this this way but has anyone ever wondered why my last name is concealed ?" She asked.

__ Because your father is an infamous safecracker of course, and you're so ashamed of his last name" One of the students said and the rest bursted into laughter, agreeing with her.

Olivia also joined them in laughing and Jessica and Arusha knew the students were in for it.

"Well..that infamous safecracker is the reigning Prince of King City, automatically making me a princess. I'm princess Olivia Louis of King City" Olivia said boldly,she has never felt so proud announcing her Royal status.

The students gasped in shock and before Olivia could utter another word,they all bowed to her in great respect apologising like their lives depended on it for.

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A Month Later__

The day dawned blue and gold and sunny,it wasn't too hot or too cool, perfect atmosphere for her wedding today.

Irish was nervous, she couldn't even eat the sandwich Maria had prepared for them,she was so excited.

Esther,the hairdresser came at two o'clock to tend to her hair, Olivia's mother had recommended Esther who was her personal hair stylist and makeup artist to Irish.

"Hey Esther" Olivia said jovially as she walked into Irish's room with Jessica.

They both went to get the manicures and pedicures done.

They wore matching outfits,strapless wine satin gowns, glistening with crystals. Irish had made it for them and she was glad to see them looking stunning in it,they had both decided to let down their hair to their waists and they wore the same color of shoes,cream. though it's of different designs.

"Please you really need to make her hair look different and stunning" Olivia said to Esther who smiled.

"I will"

"Esther is really competent,she makes my mum's hair all the time and she had even made my royal cousin's hair who wedded last year" Olivia smiled,she was sitting at the edge of Irish's bed, helping Arin unwrap her candy .

"Wow,I'm assured she'll do a good job then" Maria said,she was the bridesmaid .

She was putting on a warm beige color dress that hugged her curves perfectly,her hair styled in a simple ponytail and she wore black heels,she looked beautiful.

"Mum's still gonna look beautiful without even styling her hair" Arin said.

She was wearing a pretty purple gown Irish had made for her with white shoes and different colors of hair clips decorating her hair.

"Of course but she's the bride,she needs to look different and stunning"Jessica said and Arin shrugged.

"Olivia,help Lucas unwrap hush candy" Arin said after seeing Lucas struggle with the candy wrap.

"Your son is so cute" Olivia said to Maria,who smiled.

She helped Lucas unwrap her candy also and handed it to her.

"Thank you" Lucas gave Olivia a big toothless grin.

Esther started with the make up after she was done with the hair.

It looked beautiful that it already highlighted Irish's face. Esther is so competent like Olivia had said.

"I'm so excited" Olivia beamed.

"About the wedding or because you'll be seeing Arusha soon?" Jessica teased and they laughed.

Arusha and Ryan were with Ethan in his hotel.

Etgan's parents, Mrs Helen,Mrs Gabrielle and Ryan's Mum were at the wedding hall already putting things to order.

Olivia's parents and so many other dignitaries would be gracing the occasion, which means the security would be very tight.

"Now,your dress" Esther said after she was done with the simple but eye-catching make up.

Irish got to her feet as her wedding dress was fetched, of course she had made the beautiful magnificent lace gown herself.

They all helped her wore the dress, Arin stood on a chair to assist them and Luca was more concerned with seeing the end of hish candy.

They were careful not to mess her hair or make up as they wore her the wedding dress.

Esther attached the long lace veil to Irish's perfectly styled hair and they all stood back to examine the beautiful bride.

Gasps trailed from their mouths.

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"The bride is coming in...

Irish stepped into the Hall with a twenty-foot train behind her and a cloud of veil covering her face.

Heads turned and gasps filled the whole hall.

She looked like a movie star.

She walked down the aisle in stately elegance and she could see Ethan catch his breath as she walked towards him. It was the most perfect moment of her life.

Tears filled her eyes, wishing her father had been here to walk her down the aisle. Knowing he's here with her and she just couldn't see him stopped the tears from rolling down her cheeks.

He's here and he's walking her down the aisle and her mother is also seated here.

She smiled back at Ethan who was looking breathtaking in his white suit with gold glitters at every edge.

His hair had been obviously given special treatment,it looked darker,glossier and curlier.

His golden eyes looked striking,they matched with the gold glitters on his suit, Ethan is the most good looking groom she has ever seen.

She stood beside him and he quickly held her hand.

He had resisted himself from running to her and pulling her into his arms while she was walking down the aisle.

"Are we meant to hold hands?" She teased him in a whisper.

"I don't care,you don't know how hard I'm trying not to kiss you right now" He said and she almost laughed.

They were both facing their guests and Irish was a bit surprised to see so much people.

The male guests wore white tie and the women wore spectacular gowns.

Everyone looked great.

They all stared at the bride and groom adoringly.

Vogue was covering the wedding.

The press were outside begging to be allowed in,the security was so tight and the wedding was strictly by invite.

Arusha and Ryan looked intrigued to see some superstars they had always watched on TV.

"I think I'm going to faint already" Ryan said.

"Me too" Arusha laughed.

"I can't believe my brother is finally talking to his celebrity crush" Ryan smiled, gazing at Kelly who was in a deep conversation with Elena Scott,one of youngest and most beautiful Hollywood actress.

Kelly's room is stacked with her magazines.

And it doesn't look like Kelly is forcing the conversation, Elena is obviously enjoying his company also,she smiled and laughed at intervals.

Ryan felt so happy for his brother.

"I bet your brother isn't gonna sleep tonight" Arusha said and they laughed.

Olivia shook her head disapprovingly seeing her brother flirt with different girls at once.

"That woman wants everyone to know she's the groom's mother" Ethan said to Irish and she chuckled, watching Mrs Harlow welcome guests with her face lit up with smiles.

"Anyone would know she's the groom's mother" Irish smiled.

Mrs Harlow was wearing an expensive looking emerald green organza with high-heeled black shoes,her diamond earrings and necklace looked great on her.

Mr Harlow was looking great in his simple black suit, white tie and shiny black shoes.

Arusha and Ryan were looking fly in their tuxedo, ignoring the ladies flirting with them from different directions.

Mrs Helen applied make up for the first time in years and it made her look so young and beautiful, she was putting on a pale blue satin gown,held by a tiny string of rhinestones to her neck, with sparkly white shoes,her eyes were filled with love for the couple.

Mrs Gabrielle, who had been the wedding planner looked quite stunning in a simple pink dress with silver shoes, Jessica had helped her style her hair and also made her wear makeup.

Ella was also seated among the guests, smiling happily.

She looked pretty but slightly overdressed, her make up was dramatic and sexy.

She had stopped working at Morgan's modelling company after the incident and she's here for today just for Irish's wedding, she was so excited when Irish invited her, knowing she's gonna meet a lot of dignitaries that might probably help her new business grow.

Though Irish was planning to give her some money to refurbish her new bar and guest house into a bigger and more modern one.

Ella threw a wad of pink gum in her mouth and then grinned at Irish when she caught her eyes.

Blaine,Carl, and Rob were standing not too far from Ethan, as bodyguards and also as groomsmen. They looked great in their suits and white tie.

Carl was married already and his wife was sitting among the guests, Blaine's gaze was on Maria likewise hers on him, they started dating recently,turns out Maria wasn't the only one having feelings for him,he confessed to have liked her also and he hadn't even bulged or changed his mind after knowing she has a child, he embraced Lucas into his world instead.

Robbie's eyed Gemma, Maria's friend who was also seated in the midst of guests, he had liked her at first glance,she looked elegant, gentle and calm,exactly his type. And her smile was soothing even though it hadn't been directed to him but Lucas.

"She's single" Blaine whispered to Rob.

"Huh?" Rob asked.

"Gemma" Blaine winked and Rob grinned.

Irish and Ethan exchanged their vows and rings,they were declared husband and wife and then kissed passionately.

The hall was filled with the sound of cameras,until they reluctantly moved away from each other.

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Irish had her first dance with Ethan at the reception and then with Arusha and Ethan's Dad.

After the dance,it was time to throw the bouquet, all single women lined up in orderly fashion under Mrs Helen's direction, the men stepped aside and Ethan watched his wife adoringly, waiting impatiently to take her away.

She stood on a little stool so she could throw the bouquet at them.

"If it lands on you, we're getting married right away" Arusha whispered to Olivia who laughed.

Though she wasn't on the line with the women, Arusha had just said that jokingly.

He crossed his arm over her shoulder and then pulled her closer to him, glaring at the guys who were staring at her,not only because she was beautiful but also because she was a princess.

He gave them the 'she's-mine!-i-dare-you-to-come-close-to-her-and-have-your-balls-ripped-off' look and they all quickly turned away.

He smiled to himself satisfactorily.

Irishs toss was stronger and higher than expected as it sailed over dozens of women's heads who were struggling to catch it and then landed on Maria's chest,who hadn't even made any effort to catch it,her gaze locked with Blain's immediately and he smiled and winked at her.

Everyone cheered...the celebration continued.

Irish and Ethan lingered for a while before finally leaving the party, everyone threw rose petals at them before they stepped into the Royal carriage waiting for them.

They waved at everyone before the carriage pulled off.

They were headed straight to the airport,they had planned to spend their honeymoon in Hideout Bali in San Francisco.

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"I've never seen a place look so beautiful" Irish said to Ethan.

They were snuggled in each other's arms,naked. The blanket covering them, they just finished the third round of lovemaking in one night.

"I'm actually a genius in picking out beautiful places,no one does it better than me" Ethan boasted..

"Did i just say this place is beautiful..urrgh! It's damn ugly" Irish scoffed playfully and they laughed.

"We're gonna go sightseeing tomorrow,there are a lot of beautiful places here that i would want us to visit" Ethan said.

"I can't wait" Irish said, gleefully.

"We're finally married, in each other's arms, far away in one of the most beautiful places in the world, a place so serene that even our minds feel at peace. I'm so happy,i hadn't even been this happy when i made my first billion..today is the happiest day of my life" Ethan said and Irish smiled.

"I've never felt this happy and fulfilled" She said.

"Uhmm..why do i feel you've done something naughty that you need to be spanked for" Irish said and Ethan laughed.

Irish sat up and the blanket slipped away from her breasts and Ethan quickly pulled her close before she could pick the blanket,she curled her arms around his neck, crushing her breasts against his hard chest.

A choking moan filled her throat as he kissed her neck down to her breasts.

"Cheers to more nights to come" He smiled as he made her lay on her back.

He got on top of her and made his hands explore every part of her body before thrusting into her.

Her moans grew louder and he covered her lips with his.

Irish gave herself in totally,enjoying the blissful moment.

Ethan Harlow had turned her darkness into the brightest star she has ever seen.

*In another's darkest moment lays the brightness of another*

Epilogue

__A year Later__

Arin sat in Irish's workshop, rocking little Arish to sleep in her arms while Irish worked.

Her business was booming fast and she now has dozens of workers, though she still prefers sewing in her little workshop.

It gives her the comfort any other place can't.

She was sewing Mariaa's wedding dress,the wedding is coming up in two weeks time and Maria is out with Mrs Gabrielle to get more things for the wedding.

Ethan had gifted Blaine and Maria mansion,two cars and a huge sum of money for their wedding just like he had done for carl and everyone had laughed when Rob said he can't wait to get married also, he's dating Gemma already and they are actually taking things slow and steady.

Today is their wedding anniversary and they had celebrated it before Ethan left for work. Yeah, her husband is still as hardworking as ever.

Their wedding is still ranked the most eventful wedding in California even after a year..

Their wedding pictures were the cover of top weddings magazines.

"I'll go drop him in his cot" Arin whispered to Irish who smiled and nodded.

Arish's eyes popped open the moment Arin stood up and he bursted into tears.

Arin groaned and Irish laughed.

Arish Joy Harlow is just five months old..so cute and chubby that people stopped to admire him everywhere they went .

He has striking golden eyes ,just like his father and he also took Ethan's black hair, Arish's skin is the color of liquid honey just like that of his mother and when he smiles,his cheeks dimples.

He's an adorable baby.

And Arin who's now a year older acts so much like the big sister she is, Arish is always in her arms except when he's sleeping in his cot or when she leaves for school and once she gets back from school, she'll drop her backpack and go to him immediately, telling him about her day and she would laugh happily when Joy replies her with his baby chattering.

Arin sat back on the chair and Arish kept quiet.

His eyes started closing almost immediately.

"Seems he doesn't want to leave your workshop" Arin smiled.

"Yeah" Irish nodded.

"Heyyo! Mine" Ethan said, walking into Irish's workshop.

"Sweetheart" Irish stood up to hug him.

He had told her he'll be leaving work early to spend some time with her today.

He kissed her cheeks and then her lips,which lingered for a while.

He turned to his children and walked towards them.

"Little Arish is asleep" He smiled crouching in front of them.

"Shhhh...no noise or he's gonna wake up" Arin whispered to Ethan who nodded,he kissed her forehead and gingerly stepped back.

"You look tired,I'm tired also. Let's go rest in the room" Ethan took Irish's hand and pulled her out of the workshop.

Arin glanced at them suspiciously before turning her gaze back to Arish.

"And when we get to the room, we must really rest" Irish teased Ethan as they walked to their room.

"Yeah, a quite different rest" Ethan grinned.

"Damn! You're so naughty" Irish laughed.

"I know right" He laughed.

"Where are those mischievous teens?" Ethan asked.

"They went to the palace,they might be coming back tomorrow" Irish said.

"Little wonder the house is noiseless" Ethan said and Irish chuckled.

Ryan, Jessica, Olivia and Arusha had graduated from high school a month ago and they all applied for the same college,they are expecting their admission letter which is most likely to be positive because they all graduated with good grades.

They are the teen models for her fashion store,their pictures were on the front page of Levin's fashions pages and magazines,each of them rocking a piece from the store and it was really fetching Irish great sales, she can't be more grateful to have such good looking siblings.

They do switch from Ethan's house to the palace and then to Arusha and Ryan's house.

Arusha had told her Olivia's father knew he was dating Olivia and he seems to approve of it.

He still teases her by calling her detective Irish,she had stopped the thought of being a detective because she was too emotional and soft for it,she was only lucky with Morgan's case,besides she would like to spend time with her family.

Her fashion business is enough for her to handle.

Mr and Mrs Harlow returned to Paris already but they'll be here for Maria and Blaine's wedding.

And Mrs Helen is now very close with Ryan's Mum who was so happy when Kelly told her he's now dating Elena Scott,she imagined their wedding to be as eventful as Ethan's and Irish's.

Mrs Helen and Ryan's Mum keep each other's company and discuss relevant things while Mrs Helen knit in the big store Irish had opened for her,she bought some knitting machines that'll make her mum's work easier but Mrs Helen loves to knit with her hands once in a while and she really makes great sales every day.

Ethan gifted her a car even though the store is just few walks from the house, he thought she might want to go to the market and some other places.

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The door opened and Ethan quickly pulled out of Irish

Arin stood by the door, staring at the both of them, Irish was glad a blanket was covering them.

"I thought you both wanted to rest" She said.

"Yes,we are" Ethan said.

"Really? Do people rest on each other now?" Arin asked curiously.

"Yeah but only couples do" Irish quickly said,her cheeks flushed.

"It's actually called intense couples rest" Ethan said and Irish stifled a laughter.

"Intense couples rest?" Arin raised her brow. "I've never heard that" She added.

"Are you both naked under the sheet?" She asked.

"What! No" Irish lied.

"But your clothes are on the floor.. scattered all over the place" Arin said and Ethan and Irish stared at her, speechless and a bit embarrassed. Irish was still trying hard not to laugh.

"I..is Arish asleep?" Ethan asked to divert the topic.

"Yeah, i placed him in his cot already. Mum, Mrs Gabrielle and Maria is back and they said you should come check out the things they bought. That was why i came to get you but I'm going to tell them you both are having an intense couples rest" Arin said.

"Please do" Ethan said and Arin nodded and gave them a last suspicious look before walking out of the room.

"Intense couples rest" Irish repeated and they both bursted out laughing and in few seconds,they were back to their intense couples rest.

They were glad they found each other and they both couldn't have asked for a better partner.