??THE KING
AND I??
Season_2_Episode_52???
Written by: Eunice Nwodu Ifunanya
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MORNING
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Dawn’s pov
My eyes opened and scanned the first image I saw. It was him – staring at me.
I yawned before sitting up on the bed.
I can’t believe I slept off last night and without having dinner.
How insecure of me.
He also sat up and kssed me on my left cheek.
I gazed down feeling uncomfortable. I told him about the baby. I actually had the urge to do it.
Oh goodness!
“Won’t you kss me back?” He asked mutely.
I remained quiet for a while.
I’m not sure of what next to say or do.
“How do you feel about the baby?” I asked in a flaccid voice.
“There’s no word for how I feel. What else could be better than having a child…and more with the girl I love” He professed.
“I’m not a girl, King Lee. I’m a woman” I remarked and he chuckled.
“Really now??” He grinned and pushed me to lean back on the bed.
He was already in between my legs and pinned my hands down.
“Isn’t it too early?” I asked pouting.
“Its never too early to make love” He chipped and started taking off his top.
Queen Elena’s pov?
The strong aura of freedom was all I felt after the guards removed the chains from my ankle.
I was free at last from this place.
After three years….
At least he forgave me.
Could it be because of that princess?
“We’ll escort you to the bedroom, your highness” One of the guards said and started towards the door.
I followed him taking every detail that I walked past.
I’ve almost forgotten how Euphoris looks.
The beautiful trees, birds and villagers.
No one would believe that I’m still alive after three years; I just disappeared into thin air.
Lee has given me just one deal.
I see to it that he marries his girl and nothing comes in between them.
It won’t be easy but I have to do it.
I know he’s not happy with me being released so I have to do all I can to win back his care.
Yes…He never loved me but at least he cared. I’m sure I’ve lost everything we had together..
I felt pains around my ankles as we went out of the underground completely.
The chains have been there for so long so it hurts like h*ll.
Some maids came walking past us and the look on their faces was unexplainable.
I’m sure the elders won’t just be surprised that I’m alive, they’ll pass out.
Alicia’s pov:
I felt gleeful and relieved the moment the doctor came into the room.
“What’s the emergency, your highness?” He asked curiously.
I winced and held onto my abdomen.
“I don’t know what’s wrong with me? I’ve been feeling….strange since last night” I replied unable to breath.
“But I’m sure I gave you drugs for the pregn@ncy symptoms. have you been getting more headaches and throw ups?” He asked touching my forehead.
Hot beads of sweat popped up on my forehead. Where do I start to tell him???
“The thing is…I took an ab©rtion pill last week” I professed shaking vigorously.
“You did what?! Alicia…what is wrong with you? Why would you do that?? Especially when the pregnancy is two months old…its very dangerous! The King won’t take this news lightly”.
“He’s not the father of the child so I had to get rid of it. I was running out of options” I sobbed.
“Oh my God! Alicia…you’re bl.eeding” He yelped and I glanced down.
Blood was dripping on the floor from my..
Oh Heavens! No.
“Remain calm…I’ll call the ambulance” He said placing his phone against his ear.
“What about the King?” I peeved.
“He already knows about everything. What he doesn’t know is that you took an ab©rtion pill” He replied and scuttled out of the room.
I panted irascibly..
He knows.
Then what’s the point of getting rid of the child since he knows its not his.
What have I done to myself?
The bl©©d drops increased and I wailed in agony.
I’m so dead. He’ll never forgive me this time, Never!.
Dawn’s pov:
Xenia and I sat on the King’s bed fixing puzzle pieces.
She’s so smart and finds the pieces before I can…
“Did you make new friends today?” I asked giggling.
“No. I was sad because mom is not feeling well” She replied dolefully.
No wonder.
I did notice she wasn’t smiling that much.
“Don’t worry, she’ll be fine” I stated and she sighed.
Suddenly, I heard the noise of a siren song coming from outside.
That must be an ambulance.
Oh no! What’s happening?
I took Xenia’s arm and we rushed out of the room together.
I just pray it won’t be Alicia.
Xenia would be worried.
We met nurses and the doctor on their way into Alicia’s room. We weren’t allowed to go further and after some seconds, they came out with Alicia on a stretcher.
“Mommy!” Xenia called and tried to approach them but I held her back.
“Your mom will be fine, alright?” I cooed making efforts to calm her down.
She shook my hands off persistently.
I stooped to her level and pulled her into a hug.
“Everything’s going to be alright” I whispered.
I saw an image before us and I stood back on my feet.
I couldn’t believe who I was staring at.
“My Queen” I muttered astonished.
“Hi Anna” She paused and her eyes darted to Xenia.
“Hey, Xenia. I’m your grandmother” She said, brimful of smiles.
Xenia couldn’t utter a word but gazed at her with tearful eyes.
The queen chuckled and carried her into her arms.
She looked so young that a stranger won’t believe she’s a grandmother.
I’m so glad she’s released.
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