"Romeo." She whispers, but it was loud enough for Prince Dante to hear. His body shook to the core. His eyes wide open as he realizes what the old woman had just said. He quickly hid the shock in his face just in time before Nancy noticed.

"I'm sorry? I didn't quite hear that ma'am." He lies.

"Oh. No. It's just that you almost look like a little boy I used to know." She explains. Her face turning pale.

"Who is this little boy, if I may ask? And where is he now?" He asks trying to contain the nervousness he was feeling.

Nancy looks around to see if any of the Capulets were near hearing range. "It's no one, really. It's actually been years. When Juliet was a baby, in fact."

That's when the Prince realized where he had seen this old woman. She was the very same one that played with him when he was just a child. She would always bake his favorite chocolate chip cookies and they would sneakily eat it behind his parents back. As much as he did not want to remember all those years, the old woman was someone he had grown close to before the incident took place.

Juliet was amused by how the both of then were talking as if they have known each other their whole lives. She nods her head and interrupts. "So that explains why I've never heard of the name. I was a baby."

"Yes. You were too young to even remember such a sweet boy." Nancy's smile turns to a frown as she remembers the poor boy who had tragically lost his family that day. She knew very well that the young man before her was no prince. She was sure that this "Prince Dante" is actually Romeo Montague. But for some reason, out of fear, she chose to not to tell him what she knows.

Romeo had a feeling that Nancy knew about him and his true identity, and he will make sure that the old woman will keep her mouth such or else. Regardless of the fond memories they had those many years ago.

"Anyways, I see that you two seem to know each other quite... well." Nancy changes the subject.

"Well, not exactly." Juliet stutters. Romeo has come to a conclusion that Juliet might have a stuttering problem when it comes to being nervous.

"Hmm?" Nancy looks at her confused.

That's when the Prince decides to step in as soon as he realized that Juliet was running out of excuses. God. This woman. He thought.q

"Her mother introduced us at church. I just so happen to see her again here at the hospital." He smiles back at Juliet.

Nancy was not convinced with his excuse because the two don't seem to realize their hands still interlocking with each other's. She just went ahead and smiled in pity. And the curse goes on. She tells herself.

Juliet blushes. "Come to think of it, why are you here at the hospital?" She asks.

"I come here to visit the children."

"Children?" Juliet and Nancy says in unison.

"Yes. The sick children who are here getting treated for cancer. It just so happens that their rooms are in the same floor your grandfather is in. Who knew? All this time I could've had the chance to see you often." His words were sweet. It started giving Juliet all sorts of mixed feelings she couldn't understand.

Another thing that she didn't understand was what exactly is going on between them? They did not establish any sort of friendship or courtship. Whatever happened to them last night at the Chambre and at the closet was spontaneous. They barely knew each other and have only met three times in their life, yet there was some sort of magnetic pull.

"That's very sweet of y-"

"Nancy! Have you found Juliet?!" Lady Capulet strauts her way towards Nancy only to be stopped at her place as soon as she notices the very Prince himself was standing right next to her daughter. She smiles in surprised and happiness. It felt as if God had answered her prayers that Prince Dante and Juliet would meet.

Lady Capulet's gaze fell on the entwined hands of the two which brought her even more happiness. "Are you two dating?!" She squeals in excitement like a little teenage girl which brought only irritation in their ears.

Juliet looks at her hand and notices that they have not let go of each other's hand. She tries to pull away only for Prince Dante to hold on to it firmly. Juliet looks at the Prince in confusion.

"No. Although, I would like to ask if I could court your daughter." The Prince announces.

Lady Capulet screams in pure happiness surprising those who had passed by them and those who had quietly roamed the halls minding their own business.

This bitch is annoying! Both Juliet and Romeo thought together.

Lady Capulet takes both their hands and drags them to Lord Alessandro's room.

Romeo felt disgusted by the touch of her dirty hands. It was enough that he had to kiss and nearly fuck Juliet, but he had to suck it up. His plan was going perfectly and he wants to keep it that way.

It was a lie that he constantly visits the sick children, but it was no lie that he heavily supports them. He donates a large sum of money for the hospital and covers the medical expenses for the children because of the pity he felt for them, but never has he seen them in person only because he too busy building an empire for his new family; busy plotting the perfect revenge.

As they finally approached the old crippling man's room, Romeo couldn't believe his eyes. Every single one of his enemies in one room. If Escalus was here at this very moment, he would've most likely teased the boy due to the inner rage he felt.

On the near corner of the room lies the very man who plotted against the Montagues. He is now old and crippled. He is incapable of doing harm to anyone, not even a butterfly. Fucking pathetic. He tells himself.

Lord Alessandro and every one else looks to see who had entered his room. He expected it to be his daughter in law and the maid to bring in Juliet, but wasn't expecting another figure to enter the room.

The old man examined the stranger. He was quite a tall, young lad. His posture was good and his style was expensive. He became quite interested in who this young fellow is until his emerald eyes met his dull blue ones.

Alessandro felt the fear tingling his spine. He could've sworn he saw a hint of evil behind them for a split second, but he chose to ignore it.

"Father, I would like you to meet Prince Dante. This is the man we were mentioning about earlier." Lady Capulet introduces the Prince and the crippled, old man.

Prince Dante approaches Alessandro and firmly shakes his hand. "It is a pleasure to finally meet the legendary Lord Alessandro Capulet." He gives the man a fake smile. "Oh, and you were all talking about me earlier?" His brows furrowed as he looks at everyone in the room.

Juliet does the same thing. She hoped and prayed that it wasn't anything bad because she would definitely feel embarrassed once more in front of the Prince.

"Yes." Lady Capulet jumps in. "We were mentioning that it was our first time seeing you and how handsome you are! In fact, I've mentioned it a few times about how you are a great match for our Juliet!" She says ecstatically.

"Mom!" Juliet whispered a scream.

Suddenly, everyone in the room looked at Prince Dante in surprised as he laughed out loud. "I apologize for my sudden little outburst laugh. It's quite adorable how Juliet here gets embarrassed. Speaking of being a perfect match for your daughter." He turns his firm gaze at all three of the Capulet men. "I would like to have your permission to court Juliet." He says with a confident smile in his face.

Lady Capulet squeals in excitement while the others were quite surprised with the confession. Their shock recovers to a full blown smile. Juliet has never seen her entire family as happy as this before. She internally rolls her eyes.

The Prince knew that they could not resist this opportunity. With all their riches plummeting to the ground, what better to get back up than to force their daughter to marry a Prince? Of course, he doesn't plan on going forward with the marriage just as how they did with Sofia. He just wanted them to feel the pain he felt when he was a child; when they took his entire family from him. Juliet was the perfect person to fulfill his needs and wants, and he won't stop at nothing.

Alessandro rubs his chin as he thought about it. Well, a prince is way better than my first offer. It will help with the financial screw up Matteo has done to our family.

He looks at the Prince with a smile on his face that nearly made Romeo want to throw up. Everyone in the room awaited for his answer because despite Juliet's father being the current Lord of the Capulet household, as long as Alessandro is alive, he will decide on what is best for the family.

"Prince Dante, you have my blessing in courting my granddaughter." The Prince smiles. "Juliet, it is time for you to settle down. You better not let this one go." He threatens his granddaughter.

Juliet wasn't too sure if she should be happy that Prince Dante can see her as much as they both want, or angry that no matter what happens, all decisions lie on her grandfather. Her head falls on the floor knowing that she cannot fight back. "Yes, grandfather." she mutters. Why can't see fight back is a question she is currently asking herself. Is it because of him.

"Great. Well, I pray that a marriage will come soon." Alessandro smiles at the both of them.

Juliet shots up a look at her grandfather. Are you fucking kidding me right now?! If only she could voice out her thoughts, but sadly, it wasn't fucking lady like.

Prince Dante chuckles at the old man's impatience. "Oh, don't worry. Seeing Juliet for the first time, especially in church (who knew)... let's just say that I've never felt this way for any girl I've met." He says this while staring at Juliet filled with love, yet he knew that everything was an act. He couldn't possible fall in love with a Capulet. Look at where it got their family. He smiles at the thought that he is one step closer to fulfilling  his wishes.

A/N: Hey guys! I hope you had a wonderful thanksgiving as I did! Shots! Shots! Shots! Eh. Lol.

I apologize for the delay on a newly updated chapter. But I hope you enjoy this one! I will do my best to publish one in a day or two;)

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