??THE KING
AND I??
(He’s a royal psychopath)
Episode 3
Rated??
Written by: Eunice Nwodu
? Dawn’s pov?
Tears filled my eyes as the car moved steadily towards the humongous palace.
I can’t believe this is happening to me!
Being for-ced to Impersonate a dead princess and worse, I have to meet king Lee.
What are his intentions towards Princess Anna? What plans did he have in sto-red for her – for me??
Oh heavens…
I wonder how mom would take the news.
She’ll he worried sick.
The so called Sir Blade se-nt one of his guards to tell Mom that I was safe and would be gone for quite sometime.
No mother would take such news lightly. I know she’d still panick.
Oh mom.
She has to be strong for me.
“We’re almost there and you nee-d to put this on” Sir Blade muttered handing me the veil belonging to the dead princess.
I shot the veil a stare muzzled by my feelings.
What am I doing?
I twitched a bit as I took the veil from him and wore it. It covered my face enough to hide my tears.
“You’re now a princess. you nee-d to behave special, surly and supercilious. Keep that in mind before you eat with your hands during the banquet tomorrow evening” He enthused.
There’s going to be a banquet? Can this day get any worse?
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Suddenly, I heard the car screeching a bit in a slow pace.
I lifted my head to behold the most porcelain gate I’ve ever seen.
What on Earth!
The gate was so hu-ge and…I presume it’s made of gold.
The way it shun brightly though it’s evening was incredible.
We are here!
At the palace…ow.
I cringed a little as the car drove in but slowly. There were so many guards around and heavily armed with guns.
We went further into the large compound and I stared keenly at the beautiful flowers that was planted neatly around the wide surrounding.
I finally saw it…The royal castle!
So exquisite and has riches painted all-over the whole damn buildings.
The car came to a halt and I climbe-d out of the car with the help of ‘Sir Blade’.
I so much hate him for putting me in such a difficult situation.
Separating me from my once fun normal life.
“We’ve arrived” He mumbled as we began walking to the mansion.
Two girls stood outside gazing at us like they were expecting us.
“Good evening your highness” Their low voices said with a bow.
“We’ve been out here waiting since morning your highness”.
Sir Blade shot me a fierce stare and I didn’t know when the words to-re from my li-ps:
“Is that a complaint? Isn’t that your duty??” I deadpanned and they shuddered.
“No, your highness. We’re terribly sorry”.
I glanced at Sir Blade and he wore a big sm-irk.
And his expression said it all…
*I’m doing a good job already*
“Please…come this way my princess. We’ll take you to your be-droom so you can take a rest from your long journey” The black skinned maid offered.
I nodded and began following them in.
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As the outside of the mansion was gorgeous so was the inside.
Everything was glittering and I’ve never seen such luxury in my whole life.
I was so uncomfortable walking in the heels owned by the dead princess.
Her dress was so lean and hu-gged ti-ghtly to my abdomen that I could ha-rdly breath. She must have been a pretty slim lady.
I maintained my posture. Walking with courtesy as we got to my be-droom.
The fair maid unlocked the door with a key before easing it open and we went in.
The room was gloriously fabulous and the be-d was so large sized.
Seriously??!
*Princess Anna* a voice said from behind but I didn’t notice she was referring to me.
I heard it alright but I haven’t gotten used to answering such a name.
“My princess???” I suddenly heard and twitched.
I faced the maids to see them staring at me – stunned.
But they quickly drifted their eyes from me cause I once heard, nobo-dy looks royalty de-ep into the eyes.
“How many times did you call me?” I asked coyly.
“Three times, your highness” The dark one replied.
What?
I have to get used to being called this name. Other wise I’m doomed.
Sir Blade wasn’t joking when he said he’d kill me and se-nd my bo-dy pa-rts back to the village. Mom would he heartbroken.
“What are your names?” I asked.
“Am Caroline, your personal maid and she’s Abigail…she’s in charge of bringing your meals” The first maid replied and I scoffed.
Aren’t they the same thing??
“Alright. Abigail, you should leave. I don’t think I’ll be nee-ding your services right now” i said turning my back on them.
In no time, I heard the door open and close inaudibly.
I took my hand to my face and pulled out the veil before turning to Caroline.
She gasped staring at my face like there was something there that shouldn’t be there.
“You’re so beautiful, your highness” she remarked and I smiled lightly.
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After a cold bath and change of clothes, Caroline and I sat together on a sofa talking.
She’s warm and I’d like for us to closer – not just my maid but a friend.
I nee-d someone I could trust amongst all the strangers here.
A good friend.
“There will be a general dinner tonight where you’d meet the other wives” she stated fiddling with her skirt.
“What do you mean by ‘other wives’? I…I don’t un-derstand” I asked feebly.
“You’re the kings newest bride, won’t you love to meet the others, your highness?”
I gawped at her still confused.
I’m… I’m the king’s wife?
Princess Anna was going to be married off to the king?
No…it can’t be!
“Didn’t you know? You were given to King Lee as a piece offering in order for him not to destroy Muzana kingdom.
“Geez! You’re a hero Princess Anna. You sacrificed your chance to find true love for your kingdom so they won’t be wiped off. So br@ve of you!”
No…no…no..no…no!
What was I thinking??
I should have let that cruel man kill me rather than getting married to my worst nightmare.
The same king that I’ve feared since he came into power.
A psychopath and dangerous king.
“The first wife had a daughter for him. She’s only two years old and extremely charming just like the king. The second wife is pregnant though…And rumor has it that she’d be the one to give the king a son…I also pray you’d give him a son as well” She said sarcastically and I could only stare dumbfounded.
I began to hyperventilate…
I’ll give myself to him whenever he wants me?
Married…I’m f××king married.
But I’m just nineteen…
How can I do this when I’m not mentally prepared?
Soon, I’d be pregnant and become fat and have large stomach…
For a man I don’t even know.
A very dangerous, strange psychotic man???
Fear engulfed me and I slowly p@$$ed out.
??THE KING
AND I??
(He’s a royal psychopath)
Episode 4
Rated??
Written by: Eunice Nwodu
? Dawn’s pov?
I felt myself regaining consciousness and the white broad ceiling came into view.
I batted my lashes getting rid of the blurry vision.
I found myself on the be-d and all covered up un-der the duvet.
Whoa…
Did Caroline bring me here? She’s stronger than I thought.
I drew upwards in a sitting position just staring around my new room – a room that shouldn’t even be mine.
gosh! This is too much to take!!
I can’t believe I fainted just at the mere thought that I would become the third wife to king Lee.
It’s just unimaginable and I pray I’d never see him till I come up with a way to escape from this place.
Yeah…I’m going to run away.
Even if I don’t make it my mother, I’d go somewhere else. Away from this whole arrangement.
I huffed and plonked myself into the be-d feeling – home sick.
I couldn’t stop thinking of mom. We just have each other and now something’s trying to break us apa-rt.
How cruel…
A knock came upon the shut door and it took a minute before I replied.
The door opened and Caroline walked in shutting the door behind her. She smiled seeing that I was awake.
“My princess, you suddenly blacked out. I didn’t alert anyone cause I thought maybe it was just stress from your travel” She stated clearly saying what she wasn’t asked to say.
I sighed and left the be-d feeling a bit dizzy.
“I want to go back to sleep. Don’t disturb me till tomorrow morning” I ordered heading for the door I supposed was the bathroom.
“But…your highness, it’s time for the general dinner. I actually came to wake you up and help you get ready”.
I rolled my eyes. You’ve got to be kidding me right now.
“What if I don’t want to attend…?” I asked distractedly.
“That would be a problem since the other wives are desperate to meet you” She muttered and I scoffed.
“Will the king be there?” I asked stopping on my track..
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? Alicia’s pov ?
“So, none of you saw her when she arrived?” I asked glaring at the maids.
“No ma’am. She arrived so late and we couldn’t leave our duty post to welcome her” One of them replied and I folded my arms.
I gazed at them angrily.
I decided to let the quest go since I would still meet her during dinner.
She can’t be that beautiful. I’m clearly the fairest in the land and thousands of ladies adore me for being so gorgeous and a queen.
But if she becomes a pain in the ne-ck, I’ll put her in her place.
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? Dawn’s pov?
Selecting a dress for the dinner was work itself and at last, I am ready.
Caroline led the way while I followed from behind.
I didn’t know a single place here and I get the hunch that it’d take a quite a time for me to be settled in properly.
We began going down the fleet of stairs. It was long and I wished I could disappear and appear at the end of the stairs but that’s impossible.
I’m only gifted with healing powers…nothing more.
We arrived and I gawped at the two beautiful ladies seated on the seats facing their meal.
I guessed they were pretty because of the outstanding make up on their faces but come to think of it…. isn’t it be-d time??
Caroline pulled out a chair for me and I sat down adjusting the dress I wore. She exited the dining room leaving just the three of us.
“Um…good evening” I greeted though it took a lot of efforts for me to blurt that.
The woman with the blonde hair had her eyes on me as though she was checking me out.
“You’re the only princess sitting on this table so you know better than to greet us without respect!” She chided sternly and I rolled my eyes.
What’s her problem??
*It’s not like you’re eating the greetings your highness* was what I was pushed to say but I didn’t.
I rather kept calm and uncovered my plate.
I heard her scoff and began eating her meal.
The pregnant lady whom I suppose was Simone didn’t utter a word as she ate like a hungry lion.
Pregnancy…?
See what it has turned her to.
I pray king Lee hates me and se-nds me back or doesn’t touch me at all.
The thought se-nt shivers down my endocrine system.
Oh Lord…please save me from this mess.
Suddenly, I heard footsteps drawing near and I lifted my face to look.
Could…could it be him???
Luck was on my side as a little little girl walked in holding on to one of the maids.
She’s so adorable and cute.
She must be the king’s first child.
“Mommy!” Her tender voice called and the grumpy woman looked at her.
“Xenia. Come here dear”.
The little girl left the maid and raced to her mother and she carried her into her arms.
Aww.
I tried not to think so much about mom cause the more I did, the more I had headaches.
I sighed and resumed eating ignoring my co. wives.
So annoying!…
The food was hot and tasted so good that I remembered that this was the most luxuriant meal I’ve ever eaten.
Mom’s food is the best but not at rich as this. I even intended to li-ck the plates after I’m done.
Mmm…
Suddenly, I felt cold water splash on me and i quickly stood up astonished.
I stared down at the little girl holding a cu-p. She did this…
How could she?
She immediately ran back to her mother who took the cu-p from her with a devilish sm-irk.
I took a long stare at my drenched dress before taking my eyes back to them.
I’m going to murder someone tonight ?
TBC
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Let’s advice Dawn on how she should deal with the child.