??THE KING
AND I??
(He’s a royal psychopath)
Episode 17
Rated??
Written by: Eunice Nwodu
Dawn’s pov:
“Walk fas-ter…you br@inless rat” King Lee groused p-ulling me along with him.
Oh Geez!!
I scuttled behind him quickly and I was utterly gob sma-ck ed he didn’t let go off my hand.
I was starting to feel scared and unsafe.
Why’s he being strange and…nice – like he has known me for ages or something.
We got to the sitting room pa-rt of his chambers. The sofas were coated with black leather and and gold table.
Like…everything in the room was glittering.
It made me recall what happened at the bathroom. I was carried away with the brightness of everything that I didn’t realize I was using King Lee’s leg soap.
Gosh!
“I nee-d your ideas on this two portrait” He started and unveiled the two covered framework.
A ‘wow’ to-re from my li-ps on seeing the two goddamn photos.
Who took this photo???
It was so perfect and King Lee’s poses left me speechless.
His beautiful black hair was literally shimmering and he wore diamond earrings.?
“I said I nee-ded your ideas, not to see you drool like a bloated goat” He cussed walking to the curtains.
I smiled wryly reacting to his remark.
I really didn’t care about the insults but now, I felt despondent.
His insults was starting to pierce my heart…why???
I’m never like this.
“Tell me the one that’s best for the upcoming pa-rty” He said taking his hands to his robe.
I examined the two portraits;
The one on the right was at a black background and get wore a dark and red suit which definitely looked great on him.
He was more calm and s’xy dangerous on that portrait.
Moving onto the next one, he has a strict face. A white suit and he was covered in gold. So handsome.
“C’mon, you’re taking too long Anna. Are the photos that bad?” He peeved glaring at me.
“I don’t know what to say, Your highness. Please call and expert or something to check the photos” I bantered with a pout.
“If I wanted them to be the one to check the photos, you won’t be here by now. Just dig de-ep in that small head of yours and tell me the one that’s appropriate for the pa-rty” He sneered walking towards me.
I remained confused with both eyes fixated at the portraits.
He really wants me to be the one to choose a photo for him??
This is ridiculous.
He was now standing behind me as I finally made up my mind.
“Its ha-rd for me to choose but I’ll go with the first one, your highness” I stated with a little hesitation.
He was standing close to me and I had my back on him. His cold breath hovered on my ne-ck and ear.
The rate of my heartbeat changed immediately and it began going fas-ter.
He gripped me softly by my wa-ist and I shrunk within me.
What the heck!!
“I realized something yesterday, Anna. After you left and I returned to my be-droom. I noticed…there were no headaches and migraines I’ve been battling with for the past two days”.
I gulped as anxiety got the best of me.
Has he found out about my powers? Could it be he figured it all out himself??
If its true then I’m doomed.
He’ll never pardon me for having such powers and using it on him.
His father was cruel and made sure to destroy anybo-dy with some kind of hidden abilities.
“We’ll talk about this tomorrow” He whispered and removed his hands from my wa-ist.
Hew!
I’m safe for now…
“You picked the exact photo I had in mind and your reward is to meet my dog” He stated and walked out from the sitting room while I followed behind.
*
We arrived at a gl@$$ door which was wide opened and it seemed to lead outside…
Hold on – This is a garden but not the one I had met him at earlier.
It looked like his private garden.
But how in the world could a garden be built way up in his chambers?
I gawped at the amazing sight around us. Precious golden flowers were planted everywhere and the gr@$$ appeared sp-otless.
“Phoenix?” He called out and a loud bark followed.
A white hu-ge dog rushed to us and I flinched and took refuge behind King Lee.
He chuckled and squated to the dog’s level.
He didn’t say a word as he ru-bbe-d the dog’s back smoothly.
“He’s cute” I managed to say though I still couldn’t come close.
King Lee sighed and shook his head.
“He’s been sick for almost a month now. Some kind of dog virus and there’s no cure yet for it…He’s been suffering and I won’t like to see him in much pain. I’ll kill it tomorrow morning” He groused and got up.
I cringed staring at the poor dog.
“Don’t do it, King Lee. Please…give him a second chance” I blurted perturbe-d.
He shrugged watching the dog run back to wherever it came from.
“I have 10 trained fighting dogs…He’s just the one that’s down with a virus” He muttered and I sniffed.
A tear had slid down my cheek.
He turned abruptly to me looking stupefied.
He maintained a straight face and came closer to me.
Unexpectedly, he raised his hand to my face and wiped off the tear.
“Are you alright?” He asked lowly and I nodded.
“I’m okay” I replied dollefully.
He clapped his hands together and smiled.
“Let’s pla-y a game” He grinned and before I could reply, he started towards the be-droom…
*
King Lee and I sat on the floor with our legs crossed.
Don’t be surprised I agreed to this. King Lee is not someone you can say no to even when he gives you an option.
“What’s the name of this game, your highness?” I asked dribbling with one of the elements of the game.
“Snakes and ladders” He replied and I nodded.
“I don’t know how to pla-y, your highness” I muttered and he smi-rked.
“I’ll teach you about the game so don’t worry about that” He said arranging something’s on the floor.
“If you get into the snake icons, you’ll do whatever I say” he bickered and I chuckled.
“I’m serious Anna and if I get into the snakes…what will you do to me?”.
Hmmm.
“I don’t know your highness” I replied nervously.
“Whatever …the game must go on” he snickered.
Seriously???..
He told me things about the game and I got the hunch he didn’t tell me everything.
We began pla-ying the game and during the next rolling of the dice…He got into the snake pit and I guessed he did that on purpose.
“So, tell me Anna. What do you want,right now?” He asked perfunctorily.
What do I really want???
“You have five seconds to answer” He groused rolling his eyes.
My li-ps wavered not knowing what to say.
“I want you to withdraw your soldiers from their camps at Muzana” I muttered with a shaky voice.
??THE KING
AND I??
(He’s a royal psychopath)
Episode 18
Rated??
Written by: Eunice Nwodu
?Manuel’s pov?
“The informant has returned and we have his reports with us” My best friend – Castro said walking into the room.
I looked up from the book I was reading and fixated my eyes on the paper he was holding.
He stretched it out to me and I took it from him pondering on whether the information would be useful.
I read throu-ghthe written content and smiled.
It contains the record of things King Lee would be doing this week.
Places he would be going to thereby leaving the castle and the time he will be going.
“The weapons are ready too and the seller gave us discounts since we would be fighting King Lee. That man’s enemies are numerous” He stated sitting on a couch.
I took up the lit cigarette and inhaled from it. The smoke came out from my nostrils and filled the air.
“He knows there are too many enemies that would do anything to have him dead but he doesn’t care. King Lee is a psychopath!” I sneered and Castro nodded.
“But then Manuel…Dallen was like a brother to me. In fact, if I was in your shoes…I’ll do anything to avenge his death.
“I just want to confirm if you’re ready for this because once we push throu-ghwith the plans…there’s no going back” He paused staring at me with beady eyes.
I bit my lower li-p scrunitizing over what just came out of his li-ps.
“I am not a coward Castro. I’m not afraid of anything. We’re pushing throu-ghwith the plans” I said in a flaccid tone.
No way…
My brother’s death must be avenged.
?King Lee’s pov?
My eyes dimmed as her words resounded in my mind.
I scoffed and stared down at the game board.
“Who told you?” I asked with a hysterical laugh.
She kept mute and I’m for-ced to glance at her.
Her li-ps were shaking and she slowly looked down.
“I just overheard it during the banquet…And I heard it again last night” She said with a shaky voice.
I squinted my eyes still gazing at her.
“Its not a good idea to lie to someone like me, Anna. I do hurt people even when I don’t wish to” I stated calmy rolling the dice on the board.
The silence crept in again and she hesitated before I heard her voice again;
“I was going to the be-droom last night when someone from Muzana came to me and told me your soldiers are still there and I should find out what your intentions are. I’m sorry, your highness” She took a pause and began ru-b-bing her hands nervously.
?Dawn’s pov?
“Who’s the person?” He asked coldly and I went numb.
I can’t exp-ose sir Blade. I’ll get exp-osed too.
Its going to be difficult but I’ll have to lie to King Lee about this.
“I have never seen the person in my entire life” I replied feebly.
“Your father knows better than to se-nd someone here to p@$$ a message” He muttered and looked away.
“Who the h’ll have the guts to intrude into your room while I’m around?” He asked quizzically.
I gulped and unfolded my sweaty palms that I had been ru-b-bing.
“Please, your highness…you’re scaring my people. Can you please tell the soldiers to return home?” I quivered.
He nodded and resumed back to the game.
Who am I kidding?? He’s not going to call the soldiers back home.
I tried to be cheerful as I spent the rest of the day with crazy King Lee. He pla-yed an annoying prank on me and believe me, he was the only one laughing.
It made me think over somethings…
Was he this open and friendly to Alicia and Simone when they first came here?
Could he be pla-ying with my emotions?? What on earth did he see in me that made him this close and free with me?
Could it be, he has met Princess Anna before?? Were they once friends…cause I’m starting to get worried of this close-ness.
And I wonder what princess Anna was like…
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NEXT MORNING?
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Caroline offered to apply some makeup on my face but I firmly declined because of King Lee.
I woke up tired and exhausted from yesterday’s drama with him.
As much as I wanted to heal King Lee’s dog…I also have to protect my powers from him.
Who knows?
Maybe he was testing me to see if his dog would instantly get healed.
Oh Geez!
I got off the be-d and quickly cleaned myself for the day.
We were going to have breakfast together again.
Alicia and Simone – those two annoying women.
I overheard the maids talking about how Simone is too confident that she would deliver a son for King Lee.
How pathetic.
She doesn’t know broadcasting such things might lead to a big disappointment.
Well…I sincerely wish her luck though.
I got dressed in a pink gown and truth be told, I hate princess Anna’s dresses.
Like…all she has are dresses!
No skirt or shirt at all…
*
I walked throu-ghthe hallway on my way to the dinning when a maid showed up. She was struggling with two trays.
Oh Gosh!
I had to help her.
I took one of the filled up trays from her and it turns out…she was bringing the food to the dinning room.
“Where are the other maids? Couldn’t they help?” I asked with a grimace.
I mean…its not fair they left everything for her to do.
“They’re busy with other chores, thank you my princess” She stated with a smile.
*
The maid and i walked into the dinning room and met the duo already seated at the table.
“Finally!” Simone bemo-aned as the maid dropped her plate in front of her.
I chuckled and took my seat.
As the breakfast went on…I couldn’t help but notice Alicia’s eyes were fixed on Simone as she ate her food.
What’s wrong with this lady?
I decided to ignore her and focus on the sumptuous meal before me.
SOME MINUTES LATER?
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“Aargh!!” Simone suddenly yelled and held onto her big tummy.
I flinched and rushed to help her.
“Oh my God!!! It hurts…” She cried out loud.
“What hurts? Just calm down, alright? take a de-ep breath” I stammered @$$isting her the only way I can.
Alicia stood up and approached us slowly.
“Just breath…” I cooed breathing onto Simone’s face.
It did no good as she increa-sed her screams and it seemed as though she was in labor.
Everyone became alerted and the royal doctor was called.
The pains attacked her immediately she finished eating.
So weird…
?King Lee’s pov?
I was at my study room drinking and also waiting for results on Simone.
I was told she was having pains.
I gave no damn about her…as long as nothing happens to my baby.
The door opened and the doctor walked in accompanied with my personal guards.
“So…what’s wrong with her?” I asked drinking from the cu-p.
“She took an ab-ortion pill…but then, it came from the food she just ate. One of the maid told me she knows who poured the ab-ortion pills on her food” He said and I raised my brows.
“Who?”
“Princess Anna” He replied shaking his head.
TBC