?❤THE KING
AND I❤?
(He’s a psychopath
But still mine)
Season_2_Episode_20???
Written by: Eunice Nwodu Ifunanya
Simone’s pov?
I growled and exhaled sharply. It looked as of the whole world was coming to an end for me.
The excruciating pains I felt drove me crazy and I could only hold onto King Lee for support.
“Where are thefu-ck*ng nurses?!” The King yelled at the doctor.
“They’re on their way, My Lord…please, you must calm down–”
“Aargh!” I screamed I tears.
I was starting to sweat already….
King Lee snatched the handkie from my maid and wiped my face with It.
“Don’t stop breathing..it reduces the pain. Don’t worry…anything can happen to the baby, but not to you…I’ll make sure of that” He said softly and our eyes locked.
What does he mean by that? Anything can happen to the baby but not to me??
But I thought he cares more about the child than me.
Or probably my hearing se-nses didn’t hear him well cause of the pain.
*They’re here!* Someone cried and I saw the nurses running in carrying so many equipments with them.
I heaved a sigh of relieve an clenched onto the bedsheet.
I took the liberty of murmuring a short prayer of forgiveness to God in case i don’t make the delivery alive.
I was so eager to deliver this baby but right now….I’m so scared.
Dawn’s pov?
I decided to not to keep her waiting so she doesn’t suspect I was clueless about everything she’s been doing.
I racked my br@in earnestly to see if I could figure out which cutlery to use first.
I took the napkin and spr-ead it on my thi-gh before picking up a small knife and fork.
“Good…cause if you failed, I would report to the council that you’re not a princess. A princess that doesn’t behave like a princess doesn’t deserve to wear a crown dear”
The sound of a phone ringing interrupted us and she walked to where she kept her bag.
“My princess…are you okay?” Caroline asked wide-eyed.
“I’m fine….” I mumbled.
“But…your nose is bleeding” she whispered.
I flinched and tou-ched my nose. There was a blood stain left on my fin-ger.
I wiped the blood off completely.
“Your highness…I’ll be going back to the room so queen Alicia doesn’t see me” Caroline muttered and walked out of the room.
Why is she hiding from queen Alicia?
The wedding instructor returned and I got up from the chair.
She was holding her phone and staring at me strangely.
Oh no…what if I was still bleeding?
She scoffed and looked around the room.
“Queen Alicia’s wedding was simple and so was Simone’s wedding. So…can you explain to me why the king wants to dance with you on that day?” She sneered.
I remained mute just gazing at her.
Who does she think she is to ask me such question??…
The truth about me not being a princess stopped me from squeezing her li-ps. I’d drag her hair and make sure I wipe her makeup with it.
I just don’t want to be exp-osed…
“If you’re using some kind of charm or magic on the King…you should know that your days are numbered” She paused as someone walked into the room.
It was a man in a white top and black pa-nts…He looked so familiar.
“Let’s carry on, shall we?…
I could have asked you to do the 20 steps course ballet but we’ll have to learn the waltz the King has selected”….
Hew! Thank goodness…
The man came close and held me firmly by my wa-ist. I just couldn’t remember where I’ve seen his face.
“Let’s begin” The lady said and turned on a song on the music box..
I could remember King Lee’s steps and I began moving. I was totally getting it and so was the young man.
Duchess Tetrazzini was brimful of smiles but she frowned when realized I was looking at her.
Hmph…drama queen.
“That was magnificent…I’ll check what’s next on our list” She chimed about scuttled to her bag.
“Its such an honor to be dancing with the future queen of Euphoris…you’re so beautiful, you highness” The young man said with a smile.
I smiled back.
“Thank you…but, do i know you from somewhere?” I scrutinized.
“I don’t think so, My princess…do you really think you’ve seen me before?” He asked looking surprised.
“Well…what’s your name?”….
He smiled and cleared his throat.
“I’m Manuel…at your service” He said with a bow…
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Season_2_Episode_21???
Dawn’s pov?
“Okay…Mr Manuel…I still don’t remember you by your name…just your face” I muttered.
“Let me help you out…I worked as a waiter at the All-Kings conference–”
“Oh…now I remember” I besumed.
He took my hand and tried to ki-ss the back but I withdrew my hand.
“I’m sorry if I made you uncomfortable, your highness” He said appallingly.
I nodded and lowered my head.
Loud noises of heels jamming the floor echoed and i looked up to see the Duchess approaching us.
She was carrying her bag with her.
Wait…are we done?
Thank God!
“Queen Simone is in labor, right now. We can’t be preparing for a wedding with something delicate going on…so, I suggested we dismiss for the day. Till tomorrow, princess Anna” She beamed.
“Thank you. Till tomorrow” I replied and she began walking away.
I thought this was over…
I can’t believe she’ll be back tomorrow…!
Hold on…Simone’s in labor?
Oh my goodness! I hope nothing bad happens to both her and the baby.
“So, your highness…would you mind having lunch with me? Your tummy’s so flat and I presume that you must be hungry” The Manuel guy said and I cringed.
“No…this is how my tummy is and I really want to take a rest from all the practicing with Duchess Tetrazzini” I replied and started towards the door.
He followed me??
“But, your highness…can I at least walk you back to your room?” He asked and I flared.
What?….
“No, thank you. I would appreciate it if you please leave me alone. Didn’t you hear the Duchess? Queen Simone is I labor” I said walking up the stairs.
“Alright. Till we meet again, my Princess” He stated and I went on my way to the bedroom.
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Caroline was cleaning the room and I find it odd cause the room has always been sp-otless.
“Oh! Princess Anna…how’s your bleeding nose?” She said behind me as i sat on the couch next to the window.
“Its…fine” I muttered feeling my nose.
“Why were you hiding from Alicia?” I asked curiously.
“She’s the one that had me beaten up – she ordered her maids to beat me after I refused to join her in hurting you. Well, now you’ve healed me…I don’t want her to see that I’m well and suspect if I went to a healer” She replied and I twitched.
“I know Alicia will definitely be up to something. Its been a while since she stopped pestering me. Caroline, here’s what you’ll do; don’t leave the room till its late In the night cause her maids are everywhere. Find bandages and bound yourself…you can ru-b tomatoe paste on it as well. Cover up all the places you were badly hurt so she won’t know you were healed. You have to becareful, Caroline. Don’t fall for Alicia’s traps cause the King might hurt you before I can intervene”..
“Alright, your highness. I’ll do as you’ve said…you’re so kind” she beamed and I smiled wryly.
“Let’s just pray that Simone gives birth safely…cause right now…I’m scared for her” I said perturbed.
Simone’s pov?
“Aargh!!” I screamed again rolling my drenched head on the pillow.
“Why haven’t she started pushing?!” King Lee yelled at the doctor.
“Her cervix is still at 6 centimeters…its not opening up…” The doctor wavered and I bursted into fresh tears.
What do I do to make it open?….
The king stared into my face and in anguish.
He stood up and went to where the doctor was standing inbetween my legs.
Just one stare from him, the doctor moved back away from me.
Whats he doing there…
Everyone In the room began to murmur and I was dazed as well.
Is he planning on killing me???
I clenched onto the bedsheets ti-ghtly as conniption gripped me.
Oh Lord…please save me.
The King wore some gloves on his hands and i felt him touching my tummy.
He in-serted his whole hand in a slow pace into my va-ginaand he turned it slowly.
I couldn’t stop wailing like a wounded animal.
He removed his hand from my private area gently and glanced at me.
“Simone…take a de-ep breath and start pushing” He cooed and I stared helplessly at him.
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?❤THE KING
AND I❤?
(He’s a psychopath
But still mine)
Season_2_Episode_22???
Simone’s pov?
I took a de-ep breath and pushed as ha-rd as I could. The strength it drained made me feel death itself and I screamed in anguish.
“You’re doing good, Simone…let’s take it again” He said and I gasped for air.
I pushed ha-rder than the last and I felt more dejected.
A maid dabbed a handkie on my forehead and I pa-nted nonstop.
“Doctor…” King Lee called staring intently at me.
“Yes, your majesty_” The doctor replied coming close.
“Measure her cervix again” He ordered and the doctor got to work while I growled bobbing my heart up and down on the pillow.
“Its now 9 centimeters…she’s ready to push” The doctor said and the Kind came back to the seat he was seating on.
He held my hand firmly and the nurses seemed to pull some things together.
“On the count of three, you push as ha-rd as you can Simone…”
I nodded sobbing irascibly.
“One, two…three…
“Aargh!!!” I screamed as I pushed with all my might.
“Push”
I pushed again and the doctor smiled.
“The baby’s head is out…just few more pushes Simone” He urged and I nodded sorrowfully…
I pushed more and more until the baby was out – I felt it.
The maids were amazed and my face was cleaned with a white towel…
Hold on…the baby’s not crying…
I was told that a normal baby must cry immediately its born…
“Everyone, leave the room” King Lee ordered and the maids and nurses began leaving.
I was also confused on why he asked them to leave.
The doctor was left I the room with us holding the wrapped up baby.
He walked to us slowly and handed the baby to King Lee.
The doctor turned around and left the room.
What’s going on?
I straightened my legs watching King Lee stare into the baby’s face.
It must be so beautiful…
“Can I have him?” I asked stretching my arms towards him.
He nodded and handed me the baby..
“She’s beautiful Simone” He muttered and my heart twinged.
Its a girl????
Oh goodness…
I gazed into her innocent face and smiled. Right now, I just don’t care about the gender of the baby.
I still couldn’t believe I just gave life to such a beautiful girl…
What are we gonna name her…?
“Why’s she not crying?” I asked with a cracked voice.
King Lee held a despondent look…
“Simone, our baby….” He paused as his eyes watered.
“Our baby is going to die soon. She really didn’t survive the ab-ortion pill…I told the doctor to lie so you won’t fill hurt. She’s going to give up soon – and there’s nothing we can do to save her life” He stopped as his tears slid down.
I glanced at my baby and smiled out tears.
Oh God!
I busted into tears instantly…
He sat beside the bed and made me lean on his shoulder.
“I’m so sorry Simone…I couldn’t protect you and our baby” He whispered and I sniffed.
“No! Let’s do something…let’s take her to India. Let’s take her somewhere she’ll receive treatment…we can’t let her die, please!” I rasped but he remained quiet.
I sobbed softly gazing helplessly at my baby as her skin got cold.
He carried her from my arms and stared into her face.
“She’s gone” He muttered and I slumped back on the bed.
Oh God!
I had no idea if I should cry or laugh…
The pain was overwhelming and ate the life out of me.
Please…no
Tell me this is a dream.
Oh heavens!.
My bones melted and I lost hold…
I can’t believe I just lost my baby.
What did I do to deserve this??….
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TBC
Heartbreaking?
But all hope’s not lost…
So, Alicia’s a murderer.