??THE KING
AND I??
(He’s a royal psychopath)
Episode 11
Rated??
Written by: Eunice Nwodu
?Dawn’s pov?
After what happened earlier today, I was starting to fear King Lee the more.
He killed a man emotionlessly.
Without even thinking much about it.
Just remembering it se-nds shivers throu-ghmy veins. I don’t think I have the guts to escape this place.
If it doesn’t turn out to be successful and I get caught, I’ll brou-ght to him.
He won’t waste time in hurting me.
I did as he said and prepared for the banquet right before it would begin.
I met the other wives on the way but I moved fas-ter to the hall with Caroline behind me.
Guests from all places where starting to arrive but ignored them all and moved to the seat kept for me.
?Bethel’s pov?
I stood at a corner staring aimlessly as the evening grew darker.
The decorations were beautiful and so were the queens around.
I was able to see the pregnant one.
She was so beautiful and loved all the attention. The banquet began but I couldn’t stay further since I have to go back that night.
I left right before the queens could be announced and even the new bride from Muzana kingdom.
I heard the King would honor her tonight as his bride to be.
I’m so sad I’ll be missing all the fun.
I wasn’t really in a good mood though cause of the search for Dawn.
?Dawn’s pov?
It took me so much not to shed tears on seeing mom at the back row.
I’m sure it was her.
I can’t believe she came to the castle.
I quickly hid so she wouldn’t see me and react in a way that make things worse for me.
I wished I could hu-g and ki-ss her. Let her know that I was fine and that she should stop worrying about me.
That I would overcome this desperate situation that has come against us.
I sighed and remained seated after I saw her leaving with some women.
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Lots of things was going on but I didn’t pay attention since I was thinking about mom.
I’ll kill King Lee once I have the chance.
He’s the reason princess Anna committed suicide and I had to replace her.
It feel like I’m trapped in his world and I can’t see myself escaping.
Oh damn!
What do I do???
Suddenly, I felt a soft touch at the back and I flared wondering who it was.
I became calm when I discovered it was Xenia in a cute dress.
Her hair was even decorated with diamonds and other shiny elements I couldn’t identify.
“What is it?” I asked feeling agitated a bit.
“I came to say sorry for pointing at you last night. I didn’t mean to” She replied pouting.
You’ve got to be missing me right now.
How could she not mean it?
Little liar…
“Its alright. I forgive you” I hushed coyly.
She smiled and began walking away.
I rolled my eyes and was about to walk out of the hall when I heard a scream.
I paused on my track and twirled to see what was happening.
It was Xenia.
She was screaming so loud like she was in great stinging pain.
Alicia rushed to her with her maids petching around her like flies.
Xenia was lifted off the floor and taken to a safe sp-ot.
“She was beaten by a scorpion!” Someone yelled and everyone began murmuring.
King Lee wasn’t even in the room and so were his personal guards.
This doesn’t look good one bit.
The music was turned off as everybo-dy’s attention drifted to the crying little girl.
How did a scorpion enter the palace? And much more bite Xenia??
I can definitely heal her but that won’t be in front everyone.
I’ll do that when she’s alone in her room but for now, she must bear the pain.
#Later_that_night?
I was able to locate Xenia’s room and I went to it when I was sure everyone was asleep.
I entered her room to meet her slee-ping on her be-d. All covered up un-der her thick blanket.
I scuttled to where she was and removed the blanket. I searched for the exact sp-ot the scorpion had bitten her.
It was swollen and I could swear it was a deadly scorpion’s bite.
Whoever could be responsible for this?
I took my time and did what I do best.
I tou-ched the place and concentrated absorbing the pain.
It was difficult to begin with and after I was done, I wasn’t sure if the wound was gone. I wasn’t sure if I healed her.
Well, we’ll see results tomorrow morning.
I covered up the wound and stood up from the be-d.
I was about to take a step when I heard a louder footstep overshadow mine.
Whaaat?
I panicked as I heard the door knob twisting.
Someone’s coming!
Without wasting time, I went un-der the be-d.
Oh God!
Who could that be?
The person was now inside the room. I could hear footsteps and feel the prese-nce.
I struggled to see who it was…I finally did!
It was King Lee.
You’ve got to be kidding me!
??THE KING
AND I??
(He’s a royal psychopath)
Episode 12
Rated??
Written by: Eunice Nwodu
Dawn’s pov:
I remained hiding as I felt him stand at a pa-rticular sp-ot for a while – doing nothing.
I could swear my breath hitched at that moment and I stopped breathing.
Oh mercies!
I can’t believe this is happening to me.
I think I’m destined to die this way – in the hands of King Lee..
I struggled to take another peep since he wasn’t moving.
He just stood stiff staring at the be-d, probably at slee-ping Xenia.
I really couldn’t explain what began happening at that minute.
The room became too quiet and I literally felt King Lee’s heartbeat.
Yes…it felt so strong and heavy. Like his whole emotions were being released on seeing Xenia lay sick on the be-d.
I was starting to feel that strong love a man has for his daughter.
King Lee can actually care about someone this much??
Wow!
Geez!
He continued walking to the be-d and my heart leapt.
He’s surely going to notice there’s someone un-der the be-d.
He sat softly beside the be-d and all I could see where the back of his handsome legs.
He had black slim sneakers on but but I couldn’t see his legs cause he wore a black thick leather trousers.
It made me wonder why such a god-looking guy would be so crazy and mysterious.
I suddenly heard a sniff and I paused. Everything took a pause in my mind as I made meaning out of what I just heard.
A sniff?
I just heard a f***king sniff from King Lee??!
Geez!
Was he crying??
This is hilarious.
I tried so ha-rd not to laugh and luckily, he didn’t sniff again.
I decided to save the laugh for later…once I’m safe in my be-droom.
If only I would succeed leaving this place without being seen.
I think he would leave soon or…does he intend on spending the night here?
I don’t think so.
The light in the room came up and I gawped as soon as he got up from the be-d.
“I don’t have to call you out, do I?” His calm voice chided and that was when I realized he knew I was here.
But just to be sure, I remained hiding shifting dee-per into the dark.
“Princess Anna” I heard and my heart left my che-st.
I flinched and shuddered beyond words.
How on earth did he know I was beneath the be-d? Was it that obvious??
I had already began sobbing as I crawled out from my hiding place.
I stood up slowly with a sour face.
He leaned on the wall just staring at me.
Gosh!
What do I tell him? He’d definitely ask me what brou-ght me to his daughters room late in the night.
“What are you doing un-der Xenia’s be-d?” He asked after a long silence.
I stood dumbfounded ru-b-bing my hands together like I wanted them to produce something.
His gaze didn’t leave me and I felt his anger building up.
I’m so dead..
What could possibly be wrong with me? I’m always clumsy and getting into trouble.
I haven’t even been here for a week!
I gulped ha-rd as I finally summoned up courage to say something – anything at all!
“Your majesty….
A soft cough interrupted me and we both threw our glances at Xenia who was now awake!
“Xenia” King Lee called and went to meet her at the be-d.
“Daddy” Her little voice called tenderly and I couldn’t help but smile though I was in big time trouble.
“Anna was reading me a story but I guess I fell asleep” She muttered and I flinched.
What?
“Then where’s the book she was making use of?” He asked squinting his eyes.
I began to feel hot inside.
Did Xenia just lie for me???
“She wasn’t using a book. Its a story from her mind…she makes stories, don’t you Anna?” She asked giving me signals at intervals.
Hmph.
Can’t she add Princess to my name?
“Yes. I write stories” I lied and luckily, I didn’t stutter.
King Lee fixated his eyes on me like he was in de-ep thoughts.
He shrugged, stood up and walked up to me with his hands in his pockets.
“Were you so scared that you had to hide un-der the be-d? You’re lucky I didn’t stab you with poison when you crawled out. You’ll be paralyzed for a week, you br@inless rat” He sneered and walked past me leaving the room.
Xenia bursted into an uncontrollable laughter immediately the door closed.
“br@inless rat” she muttered and continued laughing.
Seems like I healed her from the scorpion sting but then…….
Did King Lee just call me a rat?
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Somewhere in another kingdom??♂
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Manuel’s pov:
“Good evening house!” I greeted cheerfully as I moved into our house with my luggage.
I met the entire family at the living room and not one single person was missing…
oh..except my younger brother – Dallen.
That rascal…
He hasn’t been picking my calls since morning.
“Welcome son” mom stifled rushing to me.
We embr@ced and when she pulled from the hu-g, I noticed the tears in her eyes.
“Hey, what’s going on? Why are you crying?” I asked and took my time to look at the others.
They were looking moody and upset.
“Can someone please tell me what’s really going on?!” I asked getting agitated.
My uncle cleared his voice and stood up.
The look on his face was just sadness.
“Its about Dallen.
But promise me Manuel, that you won’t seeth for revenge after I tell you this…”
“Oh, cut the crap and tell me what happened!” I rasped angrily.
“Dallen’s dead bo-dy was brou-ght home this afternoon. He was killed for stealing his gold” He paused and tried to touch me but I stepped back.
It took a while before I could digest the news. My younger brother is gone???…
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SOME MINUTES LATER
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I fought back the tears that tried to purge once again.
I faced my uncle feeling lost and empty.
Pain eating me alive.
“Who did this uncle?
Who’s responsible for his death?” I asked with gritted teeth…
He shook his head warily.
“You’re no match for him Manuel” He muttered and I scoffed.
“You coward! Just tell me the person who took Dallen from me!” I half yelled and he sighed.
“King Lee, The king of Euphoris” He replied and I felt my whole system vibr@te.
How dare he?…
An eye for an eye.
A tooth for a tooth.
I’ll avenge for my brother’s death no matter what.
I’ll take the most.precious thing he values. And if he gets in my way, I’ll kill him.
My brother’s blood will not shed in vain no matter how powerful his killer is, I will bring him down…
TBC