??THE KING
AND I??
Episode 28
Written by: Eunice Nwodu
Dawn’s pov?
He squeezed my hand again and I stared into his tired but calm face.
What could he be thinking in that head of his?…
“I can’t be the only one relaxing, Anna…” He cooed and took the crown from my head,, dropped it aside and pulled me closely to drop my head on his chest.
The atmosphere remained stiff for a moment and I could feel a different new aura around us.
He touched my hair and slowly, brushed it continuously. The feeling could make me doze off to sleep but how on earth could I sleep when am laying on his chest!
Oh my God!???
“Your hair is so long…but soft” He mumbled and a big smile crept on my lips.
It felt so good hearing those words from his lips. I’ve never been this happy about my hair even though my mother and Caroline say it often.
There was silence in the moving car and what I heard audibly was King Lee’s heartbeat.
They were like music to my ears and I didn’t want to stop hearing them.
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Walking into the venue hand in hand with King Lee was glamorous and all eyes were on us.
The capacious hall was well decorated with diamonds and rare gems.
A round big-sized transparent table was at the middle of the room and chairs surrounded it – royal chairs.
The kings and queens present stood in groups staring at us…at the King and I noticed everyone was holding a glass of wine.
King Lee scoffed and began walking to the table. He appears to be the youngest among all the kings here.
I was surprised that they all still gazed at us at intervals even though we had settled down.
But then…who is princess Anna’s father – The king of Muzana kingdom?
Huh! This going to be harder than I thought.
“Anna…” King Lee called and I quickly turned to him. He held a cold look.
“Don’t drink anything here…not even water, alright?” He asked softly and I nodded.
A bell was rang and the other royalties started approaching the table.
They settled down and I kept a smiling face.
A waiter strode to us and dropped four glasses of water and wine for the king and I.
The way the waiter glanced at me was strange and i wondered if he’d seen me before.
Probably as Dawn…Oh no, that shouldn’t be true.
Manuel’s pov?
I dropped the glasses and quickly stole another glance at her.
She’s the one I saw in that photo…princess Anna.
The one that went out with the king.
She’s so beautiful and gorgeous and It cost me a lot to pull my eyeballs away from her.
No wonder the king prefers her among the others so this means…she’s the target.
The one I’ll use to destroy king Lee. He’ll pay for killing my brother.
I smiled at her and walked out back to the kitchen.
Alicia’s pov?
“Is king Lee there already?” I asked through the phone,,sitting by the edge of the bed.
“Yes ma’am. He’s here with the princess and the conference has already started” He replied.
“You know the plan…stab her when you have the chance and run away immediately. Make sure you stab her where she is vulnerable to die. Don’t let yourself be caught…king Lee’s guards are very active…can you handle it?”
I said and lowering my voice.
“Yes ma’am. I’ll call you after am done” He stated and I brought the phone down from my ear and hung up.
Oh…princess Anna.
Your days are surely numbered and King Lee won’t save you this time…
Dawn’s pov?
I strived to listen attentively as the conference started and the King’s began saying stuff.
I couldn’t understand what’s going on.
They kept speaking in Proverbs and idiomatic expression.
There was a king sitting across the table and had his eyes fixated at me.
Other kings did throw glances but his was becoming too much.
Was…was he Princess Anna’s father???
King Lee hadn’t contributed to the discussion brought up by the kings.
He kept rolling a small red ball in his palm keeping himself busy.
“…I want to plead with you all to please donate 20 soldiers to the kingdom of Saldona in their war against the rebels. All I favor should please raise their hands” The king – in charge – said out loud.
All the King’s at the table raised their hands immediately.
Wow!
I slowly looked at King Lee to see him still rolling his ball emerald ball on the table.
Why’s he being too…different from the other kings??
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After what seemed like forever, a king announced that we should go on a break.
I stood up slowly along with everyone else. I turned to King Lee who was staring at his wrist watch.
“I’m giving them just 30 minutes more” He muttered bringing down his hand.
“Why aren’t you talking to them, your highness?” I asked pouting.
I’m sure I was cute enough not to be ignored.
He stared at me sternly and I bit my lower lip getting scared.
What if he punishes me for not minding my business??
“When my father died, I was seventeen years old…this same kings refused for me to be made king because I am a psych©path” He replied casually.
I sighed relieved looking down at the floor.
He glanced at me and I smiled nervously.
“Won’t you go meet your dad??” He asked with a scoff.
I melted right where I stood.
“Lead the way” He said inserting his hands in his pockets.
Oh Geez!
I’m so bursted..
I started walking feebly looking among the guests who were talking to each other.
I looked around and I saw that strange king that kept looking at me during the conference.
Oh God…
This it it. I’m finally dead.
Sir Blade has succeeded in sending me to an early grave.
I stopped infront of the king and cleared my throat.
“Good evening…father”
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