??THE KING
AND I??
Episode 24
Written by: Eunice Nwodu
Dawn’s pov?
I pulled my face away from him and batted my lashes.
“The thing is…While we were coming here, I wanted to eat something so the guards took me to a restaurant around” I replied warily.
I can’t believe I’m lying to him again…
Oh God…
He shrugged and started the car resuming to our ride.
The car began moving with so much speed and the AC seemed to increase making me feel entirely cold.
The clothes King Lee bought for me didn’t have long hands just like the princess’s dresses.
I felt more relieved and free than I ever been since I arrived at the castle.
I couldn’t help but think about the king…
His voice, actions and glaring – these features were what I’ve never seen before in anybody else.
He is unique and does things in a manner that leaves people in questions.
How did he grow up with such a father that couldn’t stop tormenting innocent people?
Most times, I would have sleepless nights due to the h©rrible stories I was told about his father.
King Lee has made me feel more comfortable and relaxed here at the castle that I didn’t miss the village a lot.
Why is he like this towards me…Does he know who I am???
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We arrived at the castle and the maids and guards assisted us with the shopping bags and taking the dog back to his cage.
I escorted the king to the door to his chambers where his guards were standing.
Have they been standing there the whole time??
King Lee had his hands in his pocket.
“Brainless rat…we are still going to kill the dog. I’ll pick another place and you’ll be the one to shoot the dog, huh?” He stated and I gulped.
He must be joking?
Or maybe not…
“I’ve never used a gun, your Majesty” I retorted fervently.
He smirked and inserted his hands into his pockets.
“There’s a first time for everything, Anna.
I also don’t want to see you in those ridiculous dresses again.
“Wear the ones we bought earlier. I’ll order up some more later” He paused and brought out a white pearpad from his left pocket.
“You can go now” He exhaled sharply stealing a glance from his phone.
“Alright…thank you so much for the clothes and shoes. Goodnight your Majesty” I besumed and he released a soft smile.
The heavy capacious doors were opened and he walked in slowly.
I remained staring till the doors slammed shut and the guards were left gazing.
I smiled, turned and ambled out from the premises thinking about the weird ordeals that happened today.
I remember being blamed for poisoning Simone and also accused falsely by the doctor and Alicia.
Geez!
My back hurts from all the walking, sitting and most of all, standing.
I went into the room – brimful of smiles.
Caroline was following right behind me holding a tray containing delicacies and I guessed that was my dinner.
“Good evening ma’am” She greeted and dropped the tray on the table.
“You look ravishing in your new outfit, your highness” She remarked smiling.
“Thanks” I muttered sitting at the edge on the bed.
“Queen Simone is back and thank goodness nothing happened to her unborn child” She stated kneeling to assist me with the shoes.
Thank God Simone’s alright…
I know King Lee would be furious if something happened to his child. He’ll definitely do the unthinkable.
“Caroline…can you tell me something about King Lee’s parents?” I asked lost in thoughts.
She was done taking off my shoes and took the liberty to massage my feet.
“Oh…
The King died after being poisoned. He had numerous enemies so he fell victim of their plot. And about the queen…She suddenly disappeared and presumed to be dead” she replied and I twitched.
She suddenly disappeared???
How come I never heard of that?
“No one really knows her whereabouts so the people in the city were told she was dead…just the ones here at the palace knows she’s missing”.
Wow!…
Alicia’s pov?
I was literally shedding tears as I spoke with King Lee on the phone.
He’s not being fair to me.
I’m his first wife for peace sake!…
I’m done enduring this t©rture.
“Stop crying Alicia…that’s enough!” He half yelled and I sobbed.
“What do you want from me right now??” He queried and I could tell he was getting angry.
Enough anger to give me a baby body…
“I want you King Lee…you haven’t touched me since Xenia was born” I cried feeling more miserable than ever.
He kept mute for a moment and I waited in anticipation.
I discovered I was in my ©vulation period so I have 100% chance in getting pregn@nt for King Lee.
“Fine…” He muttered and hung up.
Whatever!!
At least I got what I wanted…yes!
I leaped and got ready to meet him.
Tonight’s gonna be fire.
Bethel’s pov?
(Dawn’s mother)
I was almost set to go to bed when a knock came on the door.
I grunted a little before walking to the old crocked door. I looked through the hole and sighed.
What’s she doing here so late in the evening??
I opened the door and stepped back for her to enter.
“What do you want so late at night, Esther?? Have you run out of salt again?” I teased but she wasn’t finding it hilarious.
“I have something important to tell you…It’s about your daughter – I saw her earlier at the mall where I work…
I saw Dawn!!!”
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