??THE KING
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Season_2_Episode_49???
Written by: Eunice Nwodu Ifunanya
Alicia?
“I don’t care whose child it is. I’m getting rid of it…and no one can stop me” I jibed worriedly.
“You can’t terminate the pregn@ncy Alicia – its my child for peace sake!” He rasped holding my wrist.
“King Lee will soon find out about this. How can I live at the castle as the queen while I’m carrying another man’s child?” I asked and he sighed.
“Please Alicia. Don’t do this. We’ll escape from the castle…I’ll take you to my mother’s house—”
“Aren’t you ashamed of yourself? You don’t even have your own house!!” I yelled irritably.
“Calm down. Yelling won’t solve anything” He chimed.
I rolled my eyes.
This man is a lun@tic!
“Look here Tristan, I’m not loosing the throne. What about Xenia??? What’s gonna be her fate?”.
“She’s the King’s first child, he won’t throw her out…” He stressed and I cringed.
“Xenia would grow up without me. She’ll be surrounded by strangers. Her father won’t have time for her and so would the maids in the castle. I can’t leave her here alone. Of course I know the King would claim rights over her so I would leave without her. What on earth am I going to do??” I peeved as tears scrolled down my cheeks.
“What if you damage your womb in the process of getting rid of the child?” He asked and I shook my head despondently.
“I don’t care”.
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(Next Morning)
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Dawn?
I opened my eyes slowly when I heard the noise of glasses shattering on the floor.
I rose from the bed a bit shocked by the noises. King Lee was standing by the window.
His head was bent and there were remainings of broken bottles next to his feet.
It looked like a bottle of vodka.
He has to drink so early in the morning?
I climbed out of the bed passing my legs into his flip flops before going to where he was.
“Hey” I called and he turned fervently.
“Are you alright, your highness?” I asked noticing the roughness on his face.
He seemed to be passing through so much tension.
“My head is driving me crazy, Dawn. I’ve not felt like this in a long time” He said in a croaked voice.
“Calm down. Maybe its because you’ve not rested enough. You need to sleep some more” I said perturbed.
I can’t help but feel pity for him. Although I can’t imagine what he’s going through right now.
“No. I need to meet with the King of Muzana this morning. He’s on his way. I also need to go to the court—”
“But, King Lee…”
“Don’t worry about me, hunn” He cooed and placed a short kiss on my cheek.
He left for the bathroom and in few minutes, I heard the shower running.
I wish there was something I could do.
Besides, he didn’t tell me what the wise woman professed about my powers.
He didn’t tell me anything.
I’m not gonna bother him now. Maybe tomorrow.
King Lee?
I returned to the bedroom already dressed up In my royal suit.
Dawn was occupied packing up the shattered glasses.
“Are you sure it won’t hurt you?” I asked and she nodded.
“Yeah, I’m almost done” She replied backing me.
I shrugged and sat on the seat.
My eyes weren’t straight and it dangled bit by bit.
What could be causing this now?…
I opened the last drawer and picked up the box containing drugs. Drugs specifically for my head pains.
Its been long since I took them.
Something’s not right somewhere..
After taking the medications, I got up swiftly adjusting the suit.
“Don’t over work yourself, Your highness” Dawn said and hugged me tightly.
I chuckled and kssed her lips.
“I’m alright. See you when I get back, we have something to talk about” I said before the room.
I walked down the stairs and it seemed like I was starting to see the negative color of things.
The drugs ain’t working but I’d manage.
I entered the office and met the King of Muzana already on his feet waiting for me.
I went straight to the chair and sat down.
“How are you, King Lee?” He asked taking his seat.
“It doesn’t matter. I called you because of your supposed daughter – princess Anna who is really Dawn” I deadpanned.
He chuckled nervously.
“I’m sorry, I deceived you, King Lee. I had no choice but to play along with Sir Blade’s plan” He wavered.
I scoffed.
“A simple apology won’t bring me to forgive you” I muttered and he held a crumpled look.
“Please don’t destroy us, King Lee. I would do anything!” He pleaded.
“Its simple. I want you to follow me to the court and tell the elders that Princess Anna is dead and you and your warrior forced Dawn to impersonate your daughter” I stated.
“What?…but that’ll create a big problem at my kingdom. I may even be outvoted as King. I will loose my throne!” He yelped.
I shrugged.
“I don’t care” I said and stood up.
“Shall we?”….
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