The king’s slave Episode 5 & 6

THE KING’S SLAVE.
{My master and I}
By: Lilly Chidinma.
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Episode Five.
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¤ Princess Annabelle ¤
I was boiling in anger once again. King Marion had the guts to belittle me in front of that ugly slave for the second time. That man is something else, he always finds new ways to get on my nerves and get me angry. I went to the room that was as-signed to me by the head maid. I took a bath and sat on the be-d, thinking of my next line of action.
How do I win the king’s heart? Is that even possible? I don’t think it’s possible to win the heart of such a ha-rd ened man, I must find an alternative method to make myself queen. But first, I nee-d to find out more about how this kingdom works, their strength and their weaknesses.
I decided to take a little work in the big courtyard by myself.
“Princess Annabelle right?” a male voice asked from behind me. I didn’t care to turn.
“Leave, I want to be alone” I requested but he didn’t budge.
“I’m Adrian, the king’s right hand man” he introduced and my eyes wi-de-ned in shock. He’s the closest person to the king, he could help me with all the information I nee-d.
“Sorry, I didn’t know it was you my lord” I said, turning to him and bowing slightly. He sm-irked at me, his hands behind him. He was very handsome, well built and looked like a gentle man.
“Why are you out here all by yourself?” he asked.
“Nothing, I just wanted some fresh air” I answered.
“You’re truly beautiful princess” he said, lvst was visible in his eyes. I guess it won’t be very ha-rd to get the information I want from him.
“And you are good looking yourself” I returned and he chuckled.
“Thank you, walk with me?” he offered. I followed him and we talked for a long time before I finally retired to my room. Adrian has just made my job easier, I will use my irresistible b©dy to get what I want from him.
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¤ Erica ¤
After almost two hours of pain from being fv¢ked by the king, he re-leased me and I went back to my room. I took a bath as I have been instructed by Nadine, then started crying again. I miss my parents, I wonder how they’ve been coping without me all this while. Is this what I’m going to continue suffering until I die? The thought of it alone scares me.
“Erica” a voice called from outside.
“Come in” I said. Nadine entered wearing a smile.
“Oh it’s you” I said, excited. She’s the only person I’m always happy to see.
“I c@m£ to keep you company, I hope you don’t mind?” she asked and I shook my head.
“I don’t mind at all” I replied.
“So, how are you? I hope you’re not in much pains?” she asked, tou-ching my forehead.
“Yes I am in so much pain, King Marion is a beast” I complained in pure hatred.
“Don’t let him hear you saying that” she warned and I scoffed.
“I don’t care, if he wants to kill me then he can go ahead, I’d rather die than live this kind of life” I stated, folding my arms.
“Fine then, here” she said, handing me a kitchen knife. I was surprised, I just stared at her, unable to say anything.
“Take it from me and kill yourself. You said you’d rather die right? Do it” she said but I refused the knife.
“I can’t” I managed to say and she sighed. She put down the knife and took my hand in hers.
“As long as there’s life, there is hope. Remember, there’s always light at the end of a dark tunnel, no matter how far it is. This will all be in the past soon, I can feel it” she said with so much love in her voice as she spoke. Her words melted my heart, but I couldn’t help but wonder when this will be over.
“But when?” I asked.
“That depends on you” she replied.
“How?”
“If you decide to continue hating a wounded soul like King Marion, then you’re nowhere near the light. You have to try and heal him, it won’t be easy” she explained but her words sounded like parables to me, I didn’t un-derstand anything.
“I don’t un-derstand” I said and she sighed.
“When the time comes, you will un-derstand” she said and got to her feet.
“I have to go now.. I must make sure everything is in order” she said. I only nodded and she left.
I was left in my thoughts once again. What did Nadine mean by a wounded soul that I have to heal?
Well, to find out I’ll have to get a little closer to the king. Maybe I’ll find out what’s hurting him and help him, but will he be willing to tell me anything?
I sighed de-eply and loudly, then covered myself with a blanket and went to sleep. Today has been a very stressful one indeed.
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.THE KING’S SLAVE.
{My master and I}
By: Lilly Chidinma.
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Episode Six
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¤ Erica ¤
I l@ydown to sleep because I was tired and it was dark outside alre-ady, but sleep eluded me. I couldn’t get myself to sleep no matter how ha-rd I tried so I decided to take a walk in the hallway just to wear myself out. I pas-sed by the king’s door and heard some gro-an ing, it was intense, as if someb©dy was in danger. His guards were nowhere to be seen and the gro-an s were scaring me.
I decided to go in and check but I st©pped at my tracks when I realised that I can be punished by entering the king’s chambers without being invited. But the gro-an s I heard f0rç£d me to push open the big wooden door. I met the king on his be-d with his hands on his stomach, he gro-an ed and gr-unted, rolling from one side to another. I rushed over to him and took his hands in mine, sitting beside him.
“Your majesty” I called repeatedly but he didn’t wake up. He must be having a terrible nightmare. Nadine was right, he has a serious problem, he’s fighting for his life right now. I t©uçhed his forehead and it was burning up. He had a serious fever and was sweating profusely. I rushed into his bathroom and poured some water into a bowl, I gr@bb£d a rag too and rushed over to him.
I soa-ked the rag with water and used it to dab him gently on the forehead. I felt so much pity for him, at that moment he didn’t look like the ruthless king I know, he looked more like an innocent, helpless child. I held his hands as I continued caring and looking after him. His breathing bec@m£ normal again and he sle-pt peacefully. I stood up to keep the bowl but he held my hand in his ti-ghtly.
“Don’t leave me” he murmured.
“I won’t” I replied and sat down again. I ca-ressed his hair and sang a slow lullaby to him. I know he’s slee-ping, if he was awake, he would have dealt with me.
“Your majesty” I called as he slowly opened his eyes. I was happy he has gone back to normal.
“What are you doing in my chamber?” he asked, his eyes filled with rage.
“I’m sorry, but I heard some gro-an s so I thought I should help” I answered but he pu-ll-ed me up and pushed me to the wall. He was so close to me that I could feel his warm breath on my face, my heart was racing.
“Don’t you know your position here? You’re a worthless slave and you have no right to enter my chamber without my invitation” he said in a fierce and harsh tone. Tears streamed down my face as he said those words to me, they hurt so much.
“Now get out of here!” he barked at me and I ran out crying. I went back to my room and wept. Why did I even bother going there to take care of him?
“I saved his life and he simply treated me like a.. a.. a”
“A slave” Nadine completed my s£ntence. She stood at my door smiling. She walked over to me and wiped my tears.
“You are a slave and you have to get used to it. Getting close to king Marion is not an easy task, there will be failures and wins, you just have to be patient” she explained and I sighed.
“Now go to sleep, I’ll see you in the morning” she said and left while I l@ydown to sleep.
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¤ King Marion ¤
“Another nightmare? This is getting serious. And the doctor said it could kill you one of these days” Adrian my right hand man said and I sighed. I don’t think I would have survived if it wasn’t for that slave girl.
“Yeah, sometimes slee-ping is scary for me” I added and sighed again. We were in the balcony having our morning coffee.
“Well, I have a meeting with the guards so I have to go” I said, dropping my cu-p of coffee. I went downstairs but bu-mped into a lady carrying plates, it was my slave.
“I’m so sorry my lord, it was my mistake” she apologised, with her head bent.
“It’s alright” I said, surprisingly calm. She was also surprised because she took a glance at me. It’s unlike me to be calm in such situations.
“I’ll forgive you because you saved my life last night.. So thank you” I said and she looked up at me in utter shock.
“My lord?” she asked and I almost laughed.
“You heard me” I replied and she nodded.
“What’s your name?”
“Erica”
“Okay, Erica, thank you for saving my life” I repeated and a lovely smile appeared on her face, it melted my heart but I put on a stern face.
“Now get back to work” I ordered and she bowed and hurried away, that lovely smile never leaving her face. I stared at her for a while until she disappeared into the kitchen. I shook my head and left for my meeting with the guards.
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Tbc
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You may think he is changing, but he is still the same ruthless human being.
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For those that missed my early post, the reason I didn’t post since last week is because I travelled and there was no light over there.
I couldn’t come online at all.
Thanks for being patient.
 

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