??THE KING
AND I??
Episode 26
Written by: Eunice Nwodu
(Few days later)
Dawn’s pov?
I heard noises of the door opening and footsteps followed. The sun reflected on my face and I turned swiftly backing it.
Caroline chuckled and I felt her presence behind me. I fraily opened my eyes and blinked fervently.
“Good morning, your highness” Her voice said cheerfully.
I sighed and sat up on the bed raising my knees up to my face.
“Morning Caroline…” I muttered still struggling to keep my eyes open.
“You highness…breakfast is ready and you…”
“Need to be there” I interrupted her with a light smile.
She laughed bashfully and I glanced at her excited face.
“You’ve gotten used to it, haven’t you” She mumbled and began walking to the bathroom.
I yawned while stretching my arms and legs.
Another unforgettable day at the castle loading…that’s for sure.
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I stepped into the dinning room feeling sardonic about the outfit i wore.
It was different from what Alicia and Simone wears. I looked nothing like a princess dressed like this.
Alicia and Simone were already at the table and were done eating.
What are they waiting for??
I sat at the usual spot i fancied and uncovered the plate on the table.
‘Wow’ I mouthed seeing the sumptuous meal infront of me.
“Good morning” I said looking at the duo who had been staring at me.
Alicia drummed her fingers on the table rolling her eyes.
“Morning” Simone responded inaudibly.
I ignored them and picked up the cutleries I’d be needing to eat.
Alicia cleared her throat and i drifted my attention to her as she composed herself to say something.
“The king is going for an all-king conference tonight and each king are expected to bring just one wife for the event. King Lee hasn’t said anything to us about it…so we wanted to ask you if he asked you to follow him” She paused and sighed.
I shook my head slowly and began eating.
“I don’t know about this” I replied with a shrug.
“Alright…let’s wait and see who he proposes to accompany him for the conference” She bickered and got up from her seat.
Simone and I watched walk out of the room.
“This is between the both of you…King Lee won’t take me because of my pregnancy” She said immediately the door closed.
I tittered and continued eating not uttering a word.
Alicia’s pov?
I smashed the flower vase filled with so much hate and anger.
The urge to grab a kn1fe and d1ve it through Anna’s heart came onto me but I subdued the persuasive feeling immediately.
King Lee would kill me if i hurt Anna…
There’s no doubt about that.
Since he fl©gged me mercilessly because of Simone. He asked me to choose – either I get wiped or he announces what I did to the royal cult and I’ll get sentenced.
Being in this palace is indeed punishment.
King Lee would never love me as he should…
I screamed and smashed the flower vase next to the window.
I won’t sit back and watch Anna overthrone me. That’s for sure!
“Esme!” I called out and she came running in.
“Yes, your highness” she responded bowing.
“Select a dress for tonight’s All-Kings conference. Make no mistake in choosing the best among my ball gowns, do you understand?” i blurted sternly and she nodded.
“Yes, my queen” She responded and moved to the dressing room.
Simone’s pov?
“I want to see the king” I stated persistently to the guards in front of the King’s chambers.
“He doesn’t want to be disturbed” One if them said not sparing me a glance.
G©sh!
This is frustrating….
I wish I can run past them and rush into the room.
I rolled my eyes and retreated from the premises. My maids were with me as we walked to the lobby.
I decided to go somewhere else aside from my room.
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I walked into the kitchen with my personal maids behind me.
Everyone was occupied and working like there was a banquet coming up.
I moved over to a chef who was chopping some carrots. she raised her head and held a surprise stare.
“Good afternoon, your highness” She said with a bow.
“What are you all preparing for?” I queried resting my hand on the table.
“Oh! Its nothing at all. We’re just making some recipes for the new week” She responded and I shrugged.
I was tired already and started towards the door. The maids followed and we walked in silence.
“Your highness…you didn’t ask us to select a dress for tonight’s conference” One of them asked behind me.
“Yes…I don’t think I would be going with the king” i replied tirelessly.
“He should take you since you’re pregnant with his son. You’re the most important person to him right now…Don’t you think, your highness??”…
I sighed.
She’s right though.
He should ask me first no matter what. I’m giving him a son that’d carry his name and lead Euphoris…I should be consulted before anybody else.
King Lee should know this….
Dawn’s pov?
I spent the whole day alone in my room writing stories.
Yeah…I decided to put down the story I told King Lee and I added some new ideas as well.
Xenia just made me a writer?
I had nothing else to do and I admit, I do miss weaving baskets with mom. My hands are itching to do something.
Anything at all…
This is why I hate royalties.
They live boring life and have nothing supportive to do.
I sighed and decided to leave the room for fresh air.
I was starting to hear commotion along the hallway. I proceeded to finding out what was wrong.
It was Simone and Alicia exchanging words. Their maids were right behind them.
What is going on??
“…you couldn’t give the king a son, you hopeless woman!” Simone yelled.
Alicia scoffed and folded her arms.
“Say whatever you want Simone, I am still the King’s wife and I’ll be going with him to the conference!” She shot back.
Oh…
This is about the conference thing???
I sighed and walked back to the bedroom.
I need to get some sleep though…
I went in and turned on the lights. I ambled to the bed to find a large white box on it.
What’s this?!
I uncovered the box and my jaw dropped immediately. It was a black dress and gold shoes.
Who kept this here???
“The king gave me 10 minutes to get you ready…we need to be quick!” Caroline said running into the room from the bathroom.
Whaaat???
“Get ready for what?…” I asked dazed.
“The king is taking you to the All-Kings conference!!!” She yelled and I dilated I shock.
What the h.eck….
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