THE PRINCE PRETEND TO BE A BEGGER TO FIND A KIND WIFE. BUT ...... #africantales #tales

Lucas had lived his whole life in the UK his father the king of aade Kingdom ruled with wisdom and strength but now age was catching up with him the king knew he needed to pass on his crown soon and he wanted his son to be prepared so he called for Lucas to come back to the kingdom and learn about its customs and the responsibilities that came with being the next ruler Lucas was excited but nervous at the same time he had only heard stories about the OB Kingdom its Grand Palace its beautiful people and the

rich Traditions he had never actually lived there and he didn't know much about the Kingdom's culture or its people the king in his old age was now unable to travel and wanted his son to understand the ways of the land before taking the throne when Lucas arrived he was greeted like a king the people of obade cheered for him and the Kingdom's leaders known as the kingmakers were eager to meet him they were the ones who had the power to choose the next ruler of the Kingdom but they had a rule before any Prince could

be crowned King he had to find a wife the king makers had a lot of suggestions for Lucas they introduced him to many women from noble families who would be suitable to marry him and become Queen the women were kind beautiful and eager to please the prince but Lucas couldn't shake the feeling that something was off these women seemed to care more about his status as the prince than about him as a person the prince had never had much time for romance in the UK he had focused on his studies and preparing to take over

the throne one day but now in Aela he found himself surrounded by women who only wanted him for his title and the power it brought they would smile sweetly at him flatter him endlessly and offer him anything he wanted new clothes fancy food jewels and much more but Lucas could see through their kindness it wasn't real love it was all about what they could get from him as time went on the pressure to choose a wife grew stronger the king makers didn't want to wait forever for Lucas to make a decision and the people of

the Kingdom were eager to see who would become their Queen the prince still didn't feel a connection with any of the women he met and he began to wonder if he would ever find someone who truly cared for him then one day the king makers brought him a woman named Agatha she was beautiful tall with long black hair that shimmered in the sunlight she had a proud confident air about her and everyone in the Kingdom knew who she was her father was one of the most powerful of the king makers and his influence was unmatched

Agatha was the perfect match for the prince in many ways she had everything that could make her a strong Queen at first Lucas was mesmerized by her beauty he admired her from afar and thought to himself that perhaps Agatha was the one he decided to take her out on a date to get to know her better they went to the finest restaurant in the Kingdom where Lucas ordered a full course meal for them both Agatha smiled at him and Lucas felt a flicker of hope that he might have found someone special he took her to

a private movie theater just for the two of them where they could watch a film without any interruptions Agatha seemed to enjoy herself and for the first time in a while Lucas felt like he was with someone who truly appreciated him as the days went by they went on more dates and soon the entire Kingdom knew that the prince was serious about Agatha but despite how perfect everything seemed on the surface Lucas began to feel uneasy there was something about Agatha that didn't sit right with him she treated him with respect but there was a

coldness in her eyes that made him wonder if she was really the person she appeared to be sometimes when she spoke Lucas know noticed an arrogance in her words she would boast about her family's wealth and how powerful she was it was as though she thought being with the prince was her right rather than something she had to earn one day as they were enjoying lunch together Lucas observed something that bothered him Agatha was talking to the maids in the palace and her tone was harsh and rude the maids were trying their best to serve

her but Agatha snapped at them telling them they were too slow and that they needed to learn in their place the prince watched from a distance feeling uncomfortable later that day Lucas went to buy Agatha a special gift he had noticed how much she liked certain types of jewelry and he thought it would be a nice surprise but when he returned to the Palace he saw something that made his heart sink Agatha was sitting in the garden with one of the maids and the maid's cheek was red and swollen Agatha was holding her hand out

in a way that looked almost threatening while the maid was crying Lucas rushed over to ask what had happened but the maid refused to speak she was terrified and with good reason Agatha had threatened her if the maid said anything about what had happened she would be fired and blacklisted from the kingdom the maid afraid for her future stayed silent the prince was shocked he went to Agatha and asked her what had happened but she pretended nothing was wrong she denied anything had occurred and acted innocent despite his suspicions Lucas had no proof that Agatha

had hurt the maid so he decided to let it go but deep down he knew something wasn't right Lucas couldn't stop thinking about the incident with the maid he felt more and more unsure about Agatha and whether she could truly be trusted it was then that he made a decision he would slow things down with her and take some time to figure out who she really was the princess mind was made up he would have to find a way to learn the truth about Agatha and see if she really was the woman he thought she

was Lucas decided that he would have to gather information about Agatha without her knowing the best way to do this he thought would be to disguise himself as someone else entirely someone who would never attract her attention someone she wouldn't see as a prince the idea of becoming a beggar crossed his mind and the more he thought about it the more it made sense he went to his father the king and told him that he needed to leave the kingdom for a while to take care of some urgent matters in the UK the king though

reluctant agreed thinking that Lucas would be gone for a month or so what the king didn't know was that his son wasn't planning to leave the Kingdom at all Lucas intended to stay hidden in plain sight and observe Agatha without her knowing who he was Lucas quickly went about preparing for his plan he arranged for his departure from the palice and made sure no one would recognize him he shaved his face grew his hair longer and wore simple worn out clothes clothes that would make him look like a beggar he also made sure to hide

any of the jewelry or accessories that would Mark him as royalty he would be just another poor man asking for help on the streets for the next few weeks Lucas spent his days wandering the streets of oade Kingdom staying in the shadows and keeping a low profile he observed Agatha from a distance watching her interactions with the people around her he found out that Agatha liked to frequent a particular restaurant in the Heart of the City where she would dine with her friends or enjoy some quiet time alone that was where he would begin his

observations one afternoon Lucas arrived at the restaurant early and took a seat outside pretending to be an old beggar asking for a little Charity he hoped to catch Agatha as she entered at the restaurant after some time he saw her approach walking with her usual air of confidence she was just as beautiful as he remembered but this time Lucas paid close attention to how she acted around the people she encountered Agatha walked up to the entrance of the restaurant and Lucas seized his chance he stood up and hobbled toward her holding out his hand and

asking for a drink of water please Madam could you spare a little water for an old man Lucas asked in his most pitiful voice Agatha paused for a moment looking at him as if he were beneath her for a brief second Lucas thought she might actually help him but instead she opened a bottle of water and threw it all over him laughing as the water drenched his clothes her friends who were walking with her laughed as well but Agatha's laughter was the loudest Lucas stood there stunned as Agatha and her friends walked into the restaurant

leaving him soaked and humiliated on the sidewalk Lucas couldn't believe what he had just seen Agatha the woman he had once thought could be his Queen had just treated him like dirt he was Furious but he kept his composure he couldn't let her know who he really was not yet he wanted to see if this was a one-time incident or if Agatha treated everyone with such cruelty to his surprise one of Agatha's friends a woman named Sophia seemed upset by Agatha's Behavior Sophia walked into the restaurant looking back at Lucas with a frown she returned

moments later with a fresh bottle of water and handed it to him here take this Sophia said her voice soft don't mind Agatha she sometimes gets carried away with herself Lucas took the water gratefully his mind spinning he was thankful that someone at least showed him kindness but he also realized that there was something more to the situation Agatha had humiliated him without a second thought but Sophia despite being Agatha's close friend seemed to be uncomfortable with her actions this was starting to feel like more than just a simple misunderstanding as Lucas sat there sipping

the water Sophia had given him he overheard a conversation between the two women Agatha was ranting about how beneath her people like Lucas were and how she couldn't stand the poor Sophia on the other hand was trying to calm her down down telling her that she should show more compassion it's not his fault that he's poor Sophia said gently you don't know his story just because he looks like a beggar doesn't mean he deserves to be treated like that Agatha wasn't listening I don't care about his story she replied coldly HEK just another beggar I

have more important things to focus on Lucas could hardly believe his ears the woman he had been considering as a potential Queen had no empathy for others she saw the poor as beneath her and didn't care about their struggles he had seen enough this was not the woman he had hoped she would be a few days later Lucas decided to follow Agatha once more this time hoping to observe her behavior in a more personal setting he knew that Agatha would be shopping every Saturday at the Tulip Boutique Lucas decided to make his way there hiding

his face behind a worn out scarf and a hat he waited for hours until finally he spotted Agatha leaving one of the stores walking arm in-arm with Sophia they were laughing together but the moment Lucas saw them he felt a knot form in his stomach Agatha had been kind to Sophia for the most part but he could already sense that Sophia was more than just a friend to her their closeness was undeniable but things took a turn when they neared their car Lucas still disguised as a beggar approached them once again this time hoping to

test Agatha further he took a deep breath and hobbled toward them asking for a little help as he had done before please Madam could you spare some change just a little for an old man to buy some food Lucas asked his voice trembling as though he were truly in need Agatha stopped in her tracks her eyes narrowing as she looked him up and down Sophia however was the first to speak AA don't be rude just give him some change she said gently but Agatha wasn't listening are you following me around beggar Agatha snapped her voice

filled with disdain do you think you can get something from me just by pestering me get out of my way before Lucas could react Agatha reached out her hand connecting with his face in a slap so harsh then she pushed him and it sent him stumbling backward he fell to the ground hit in his head against the pavement his vision blurred for a moment and a sharp pain shot through his skull Sophia gasped her eyes widening in shock Agatha what are you doing she shouted rushing to Lucas's side she knelt beside him her hands trembling

as she checked for any signs of injury he's just a beggar Sophia Agatha hissed her voice filled with contempt let him be he deserves nothing Sophia however was having none of it she gently helped Lucas sit up her face filled with worry he's hurt she cried her voice softening as she glanced down at the blood that had begun to stain his clothes we need to get him help now Agatha stood there fuming with anger but said nothing more she turned on her heel and began walking toward her car as though nothing had happened Sophia was

beside herself she turned turned to Agatha One Last Time pleading with her Agatha you can't just leave him here he's hurt but Agatha didn't care I don't want to deal with him she snapped climbing into her car let him die for all I care sopia stood there dumbfounded she couldn't believe what she had just heard this was the same Agatha who had always seemed so refined so elegant and yet she had just treated another human being with such cruelty the woman she had once called her friend had just abandoned someone in need without a second

thought Sophia her heart heavy with guilt and pity knew she couldn't leave the beggar Lucas behind she rushed to the nearest passerby asking for help together they lifted Lucas into her car and Sophia drove him straight to the hospital all the while her mind raced she thought back to the old days when she and Agatha had been Inseparable before they had Grown Apart how could Agatha have changed so much as the hospital's emergency team rushed Lucas into the treatment room Sophia could hardly contain her worry she was praying that he would make it through that

he wouldn't die because of Agatha's callousness her thoughts wandered to the old days when she had tried to convince Agatha to leave the kingdom and start over in a different city but Agatha had refused she had wanted this life the life of luxury and power now looking at the man who had been so cruy harmed Sophia couldn't help but wonder if that was the turning point if Agatha had just left with her all those years ago maybe things would have turned out differently maybe Agatha wouldn't have turned into the woman she was today the doctor

informed Sophia that Lucas had lost a lot of blood and was in critical condition but with Immediate Care they might be able to save him he was rushed into surgery and Sophia was left in the waiting room her thoughts spiraling she couldn't help but think about Agatha again how had she become this monster had it always been there hidden behind her beauty and charm days passed and Lucas remained unconscious in the hospital Sophia stayed by his side every day watching over him praying for his recovery she couldn't bear the thought of him dying especially after

everything he had been through it had been Agatha's actions that had put him in this position and Sophia could never never forgive her for that after a month of treatment the doctors finally told Sophia that Lucas's condition was stable but there was one problem he had no memory of what had happened he had suffered a traumatic brain injury and the doctor said he had Amnesia Sophia was both relieved and heartbroken Lucas had survived but he couldn't remember anything about his life before the accident Sophia decided that she would take care of him even if he

couldn't remember her or his past she rented him a small apartment in the next city far away from obela where they could both start fresh she visited him every day helping him with his recovery and giving him a new wardrobe with her help Lucas began to change he was no longer the beggar who had been left to die on the streets he was a new man with a new life and for the first time he seemed truly happy over time Sophia and Lucas grew closer she cared for him like no one else ever had and

Lucas though he couldn't remember his past came to trust and rely on her he had no idea that the woman who had saved his life was the same woman he had once been close to in the palace and he had no idea that the woman he had thought he might marry Agatha was the one who had nearly killed him months passed and Lucas had adjusted to his new life with Sophia he had no memory of his past but with Sophia's support he was thriving he had started his own small business with Sophia's encouragement and although

he didn't fully understand why he felt a deep connection with her she had been there for him from the beginning nursing him back to health and helping him transform from a beggar with no future into a man with a new chance at life one day as they sat together in the living room of Sophia's apartment there was a knock at the door Sophia stood up to answer it and when she opened the door she was surprised to see Agatha standing on the other side Agatha's smile was as Flawless as ever but there was something about

her that felt different this time gone was the coldness that had made Lucas suspicious in the past instead Agatha was acting as if nothing had ever happened between them no slap no cruelty no neglect she stood there her eyes soft with what appeared to be genuine regret hello Sophia Agatha greeted her voice sweet I've come to apologize for everything Sophia blinked in Surprise she had not expected Agatha to show up at all let alone offer an apology you're sorry Sophia asked disbelief in her voice after everything you've done Agatha nodded her eyes glistening with false

sincerity I know I've hurt you and I'm truly sorry for the way I treated you and how I left the other time I've been reflecting on my actions and I realize now that I was wrong I let my pride get the best of me and I regret it please forgive me you know you are my only best and true friend Sophia wasn't sure what to think she still couldn't forget how Agatha had abandoned Lucas when he needed help the most but there was something in her tone that made Sophia hesitant had Agatha really changed or

was this just another attempt to manipulate her before Sophia could respond Agatha stepped inside her eyes scanning the room her gaze landed on Lucas who had been sitting quietly on the couch watching the exchange between the two women he stood up startled as Agatha's eyes met his Lucas she asked her voice Rising with surprise is that you Lucas blinked in confusion I I'm sorry do we know each other Agatha's face faltered for a brief moment but she quickly regained her composure of course we know each other she said her voice smooth I'm Agatha and Sophia

had told me a lot about you I was the woman you were seeing in Aela before before everything happened Lucas felt a wave of recognition hit him but he couldn't Place her the name Agatha sounded familiar and there was a faint memory of her but it wasn't clear his mind still recovering from the trauma couldn't put the pieces together Sophia seeing the confusion in Lucas's eyes stepped forward Lucas Agatha is the one who almost killed you she's the reason you were hurt do you remember anything she asked gently aatha froze what are you talking about

she said her voice cracking that was so long ago we were just having a small disagreement and I never meant for any of that to happen I regret it please believe me Sophia was beyond frustrated you regret it she spat Agatha you slapped him left him to die and then you had the nerve to walk away as if nothing happened you're only here now because you realize he's someone else someone who could be useful to you again Agatha's expression faltered again but she quickly recovered she turned back to Lucas her eyes wide please Lucas don't

listen to her change I've learned from my mistakes let me make it up to you Lucas's mind was racing he didn't understand everything Sophia was saying but one thing was clear Agatha had Hur him and she wasn't being honest now he felt a tightness in his chest the sensation of betrayal hanging in the air how could she stand there pretending to care now after what had happened but Agatha wasn't done Sophia doesn't understand he's just jealous I know what you need Lucas I've always known let me be the woman you need in your life Lucas

looked at her his confusion deepening but there was something in her eyes a manipulative gleam that made his stomach turn he was starting to remember the way she had treated the maids the arrogance she had shown in their early encounters and the way she had humiliated him that day in the restaurant everything was becoming clearer now I I don't know what you want from me Lucas said his voice distant I don't remember you the way you think I do I only remember how you treated me when I needed help and I can't forget that Agatha's

face Twisted with anger but she quickly masked it with a smile if you really can't remember then maybe I'll just have to remind you Lucas stepped back his mind racing he had been so close to finding someone kind someone real but now he realized the truth Agatha hadn't changed she was still the same person who had once threatened to destroy his future he turned to Sophia who had been watching the entire exchange with concern Sophia Lucas said softly his heart heavy with regret I've been so blind you were right about her she's not who I

thought she was Sophia's eyes softened as she walked toward him placing a hand on his arm it's okay Lucas she said quietly you've been through so much but I'm here and I won't let anyone hurt you again again not her Agatha's eyes narrowed in Fury and for a moment it looked like she might lash out but instead she turned sharply on her heel and walked out of the apartment slamming the door behind her the days following Agatha's visit were a whirlwind for Lucas his mind was still reeling from the truth he had uncovered and his

feelings for Sophia were becoming clearer with each passing day he had spent so much time wondering if Agatha could the one for him but now he saw that she was everything he should have avoided she had been cruel manipulative and willing to destroy anyone who got in her way in contrast Sophia had been his savior his Rock the one person who had shown him unconditional love and care as Lucas spent more time with Sophia his feelings for her deepened he had always admired her strength kindness and the way she cared for him even when he

was just a stranger to her but now he realized that what he felt for her wasn't just gratitude it was love one evening as they sat together on the couch Lucas turned to Sophia I need to talk to you about something important he said his voice hesitant Sophia looked at him concern flashing across her face what is it I've been thinking a lot about everything that's happened and about you Lucas said you've been there for me through everything even when when I didn't remember who I was you saved my life you helped me build a

future and I I don't know how to thank you enough for that but more than that I've realized that I I've fallen in love with you Sophia's eyes widened and for a moment she didn't know how to respond she had been carrying the weight of her feelings for Lucas for so long and now hearing him speak those words it felt like a dream Sophia's heart swelled as she reached for his hand Lucas I I've loved you for so long I just didn't know if you could ever see me the same way Lucas smiled relief flooding

his chest do I've never felt more sure about anything in my life I've been blind Sophia you've always been there for me and I've realized that you're the one I want to spend my life with the two of them sat in silence for a moment the weight of their shared feelings hanging in the air it was as though the entire world had shifted and for the first time in months Lucas felt like he had found where he truly belonged but the moment of Peace was shortlived a few days later Agatha returned this time there was

no pretense of kindness her eyes were filled with Fury and she didn't even wait for Sophia to open the door before barging in Lucas Agatha shouted her voice high with anger I can't believe you're choosing her over me after everything I've done for you after everything we could have had you choose that nobody to be your Queen Sophia stepped forward her own anger rising at Agatha's words you've done nothing for him Agatha she said sharply you hurt him you tried to kill him and now you have the audacity to walk in here and act like

nothing happened Agatha sneered it's not like I wanted to hurt him she said her voice dripping with Venom I was just testing him HEK a prince For Heaven's Sake I deserve better than this I deserve him and you she turned to Sophia are standing in my way Lucas stood up from his seat his eyes hardening Agatha you've done enough you don't get to dictate my life anymore I made my choice and it's not you the words hit Agatha like a slap to the face and for a moment she stood there in stunned silence but then

her expression darkened fine she spat her voice cold and calculating if I can't have you then no one will without warning Agatha lunged at Sophia her hand reaching for a knife that she had concealed in her bag she swung it toward Sophia with a wild desperate rage Sophia barely had time to react the knife cut through the air Landing deep in her side before she could move out of the way she gasped in pain stumbling back as blood poured from the wound no Lucas shouted rushing toward Sophia Sophia no Agatha stepped back A Satisfied smile

on her face let her bleed she said coldly she deserves it Sophia collapsed to the ground clutching her side Lucas dropped to his knees beside her his hands shaking as he tried to stop the bleeding doia stay with me please he cried Panic rising in his chest but Agatha didn't care she turned and stormed out of the apartment leaving Lucas alone with the woman he loved now fighting for her life Lucas quickly called for an ambulance praying that it wouldn't be too late as he held Sophia's hand he thought of everything they had been through

how far they had come how much they had fought to build a life together and now this cruel twist of fate threatened to take it all away the ambulance arrived soon after and they rushed so to the hospital it felt like hours before they got word that she had survived the surgery but the doctors were clear Sophia would need time to recover and her road to Healing would be long as Sophia lay unconscious in the hospital bed Lucas Sat by her side guilt and regret weighing heavily on his heart he couldn't believe that Agatha had

come so close to destroying everything but now he knew what he had to do the authorities quickly found Agatha who had gone gone into hiding she was arrested for her crime and thrown into prison where she soon contracted a deadly virus within months Agatha was dead her life taken by her own Reckless cruelty but for Lucas the end of Agatha's story was the beginning of his own with Sophia by his side he finally had the life he had always wanted one filled with love loyalty and happiness the two of them married in a grand ceremony

and she became the crown queen of oade Kingdom did you enjoy this story let me in the comment section kindly tell me where you are watching from till we meet again lovelies