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Baski was picking herbs with her daughter. Remeta was happy all day. Her expression was cheerful and bright. That was how it's been for few weeks now.
It gives Baski a special kind of joy. Today, they were picking new fallen leaves.
All of a sudden, Remeta let go of her bowl and it fell to the ground. Her eyes went wide and she began crying.
A loud distressed cry filled with so much pain.
"Remeta! Remeta!" Baski dropped her own bucket and ran to her.
Remeta's eyes remained wild, she stared at the space in front of her unseeingly. "No, no, no!"
She was crying. She was shaking her head.
Baski was filled with pain and panic at the sight. What is wrong with her daughter?
She grabbed hold of Remeta's arms and shook her roughly. "What is it, Remeta?
.A thief. They all call her a thief.They found the diamond necklace in her bag. A necklace she has never seen before. Danika can only watch in a trance.She doesn't know how to go about this. Doesn't know how to start vindicating herself because she knows that all her attempt will be futile.These are the set of people her father enslaved and tortured for the past ten years. They look upon her with hate, judgement and rage.Suddenly, she wished Sally was there with her. Sally... Anybody...These people will devour her. Her baby... No, there's no baby, Danika.The words didn't convince her like it's meant to. She can only watch the angry mob in front of her.There is no pleading with them. Or begging them. It will change nothing."I did not steal that. I have never seen that bef
Vetta was having so much happiness as she remained in Karandy's house. She might not be at the market, but she didn't need to be.She could hear the angry screams of the women even all the way from here. They are beating Danika up so badly.Vetta giggled. She doesn't know what feels better right now... A good orgasm? Or the certainty that her plan is going so damn well?"You look so happy, mistress." Karandy's voice came behind her."Oh, yes. I'm so so so happy. This is the best thing that has ever happened in a long time. I don't know why I did not think of this plan all these while. The people... Damn, they hate her a lot." She drawled happily."Yes, they do. I'm sure they'll even burn her alive. It hasn't happened in ages but then again, all thieves aren't King Cone's daughter."You're right. Will they burn her?" Vetta thought about it, "It'll feel so good if they do... Put a stop to her once and for all. I almost feel pity
"She goes there and command the guards to let us in! She matches in there and starts packing food in big silver bowls! She packs so much like a feast and gives to me to give you all! If you have ever eaten from the big silver bowls of the palace, you should be ashamed of yourself because you are BEATING THE FINGER THAT FED YOU!!" She screamed and sobbed.All of them gasped. All of them.Sally wasn't surprised because she knows that ALL of them have eaten from the silver bowls. Princess Danika had made sure of that."She was never in support of her father! Never! Her father punished her all the time whenever he finds out what she's done! She is a good woman! She has never beaten a slave! She has never made a slave labour! She saved me when I was a child and still a slave! I was being tortured and she saved me and kept me with her!! And look at Remeta!!"They all turned and looked at a crying Remeta who was crutched to the ground, crying and hug
Several hours passed. Night has fallen.Chad stood beside his king in front of Danika's bedroom. King Lucien has been staring at Danika in that unreadable expression of his, and they've been standing there for a very long time. More than an hour.His face might be unreadable, but Chad could have sworn that there is banked-up rage in his eyes.The king had been coming back from his walk with the princess when he'd walked to him and told him everything that happened in the marketplace.King Lucien showed no visible reaction but Chad had seen his muscle tense. He'd looked like he wanted to punch someone.The violence and rage in his eyes when he heard what happened to Danika were unmistakable, and it had surprised Chad."Chad." King Lucien's deep voice pulled him away from the recent past."My king." He looked at the formidable man standing beside him. His eyes were still at the fragile woman who laid on the bed, bandaged in
.When Remeta ran out on her mother, Baski had tried her best to chase her but she was no match for a fifteen-year-old.Remeta had run faster than lightning itself.So, Baski went back to the palace building and waited for her daughter to return. She went to Danika's bedroom because she knows that it's the first place Remeta will come into when she gets back.The wait is killing her. She isn't sure if her daughter will return...considering the way she ran out.She tried to keep herself busy. The new herbal-leaves they picked, she emptied all on the table and began taking them one by one to grind.She was in the middle of it when her door burst open and Chad entered the bedroom carrying—"Oh, heavens! What happened to her!?" She shouted as Chad rushed to the bedroom and gently laid Danika on the bed.Sally and Reme
1007 word(s)Published121Baski has developed a terrible headache.She watched Remeta who laid on the bed of her bedroom, crying her eyes out. She has tried consoling her daughter but Remeta is not consolable.She keeps sobbing and muttering, "He is leaving... He is leaving... So restless... He is so restless... He is hurting... He is leaving..."Baski was torn. She has tried to get Remeta to explain or elaborate, but she wouldn't say anything more, just keeps repeating the same words over and over again.Should she give her sleeping herbs as she gave to Sally?But she knows that Remeta won't take them. She wondered what's happening to her daughter, and at the same time, she's wondering if Danika will be alright.The beating she got wasn't a minor one, and her bruises aren't minor either. She had to sedate Sal
1101 word(s)Published122Vetta can't believe the sight in front of her. Her hand on the wall of the side of the window balled into fist.The king stayed that way. He didn't raise his head. It's as if a bound is holding his head to her belly, and he isn't ready to pull away anytime soon.The sight was hurting Vetta's eyes too much, she reached for the doorknob of the bedroom, but Baski held her hand. It forced her to look at Baski's face and the older woman was shaking her head.Baski wanted to talk but she can't do so in front of there or they'll risk being seen by the king. So, she pulled Vetta away from the window and away from Danika's bedroom until they reached the hallway in the other side of the palace."No, you can't go in there, Vetta. Danika needs ultimate rest and she doesn't need to be disturbed at the moment." Baski informed her.&
1224 word(s)Published123"How are you feeling, Danika?" He repeated, watching her carefully."My body hurts." She whimpered, her voice slurred. "My child... What about my child...?"The king didn't miss a beat when he groaned, "She's fine. She's sleeping with Baski." Knowing she was referring to Remeta.It has gotten to his notice time and again that she takes Remeta like her child, even though it's only a few years between them. Everyone in the palace knows how possessive she is of that girl."Oh..." She breathed out in relief, her head rolling aside. "My body hurts...""The medicine man said that you will be fine. You have to be fine." His voice was a harsh command. His hand tightened on hers.She kept quiet. Only breathed harshly, sweat pouring from her face. She's in a lot of pain.Th
1499 word(s)PublishedExcerpt 3b. Final Excerpt.Hours later, the sun is down. The moon rose high in the sky, glowing beautifully with the stars surrounding it. Anarieveta got down from the carriage, paid the carriage-rider some coins, and watched him drive away.Then, she entered the huge property of the Raskins. Staring at the elegantly decorated big home, she contemplated knocking on that huge door several feet away from her.There's no turning back now. Her baby, Merrily, needs her.With that in mind, she covered the distance and knocked on the door, her heart in her throat. The door swung open.Gedony Raskin stood tall behind the door. The sleepy look fled from his eyes as he saw Anarieveta standing uneasily behind his door.When he sent out that crazy message about Merrily being sick and needing her, he never expected that s
1035 word(s)PublishedExcerpt 3a.She didn't let him.In fact, Anarieveta began avoiding him again. This time, harder than the first time.Two months after their night together, Gedony Raskin has had it with her. He has done everything within his power to see Anarieveta again, but she always evaded him.He's in the school? She's suddenly out of the premises according to her assistant.He's in her office? She's not around.He goes to her home? Everywhere is locked.The next thing he heard is, she has gone to the palace to spend some time with her godson, the little Prince.Their night together lives in his head always, he hasn't been able to forget it. And frankly, it hurt him that she moved on without him. How can she just forget that beautiful intimate moment like it never happened?"Papa, papa,
1433 word(s)PublishedExcerpt 2b.Several hours later, Anarieveta admitted to herself that she's happy again for the first time in a long time. Genuinely, womanly happy.He was right there in the kitchen with her when she was making omelets and he found every reason to make her laugh. At first, it was difficult—she doesn't really have a lot to smile about.But he was always making jokes. And when jokes weren't working much, he told her stories about his children in the past. The stories were so funny, they made her smile. Smile so hard. Laugh.It didn't take long before she was laughing out loud as he told her tales elaborately.They ate together. Went out on a walk together. When they got back, they sat in the wooden chairs in the backyard, talking with each other.It was beautiful. It made Anarieveta so happy
1403 word(s)PublishedExcerpt 2a."You're right. So, let's talk about the present." His arms wrapped around her back, successfully caging her in his arms so she wouldn't escape, "Why have you been avoiding me?""I'm been too busy. I wasn't avoiding you.""If you're going to lie, at least look me in the eyes while doing that, will you?" He sounded amused."Alright. There was nothing to talk about. Mr. Odin makes sure any problem concerning the kids are solved." Shifting uncomfortably in his arms, her eyes darted to the door behind him longingly."What about the problem between us?""Mr. Raskin—"He kissed her. Gently. Passionately. Intensely. His lips molded with her perfectly, licking and tasting hers so thoroughly that a moan tore through Anarieveta's throat.Her body
857 word(s)PublishedExcerpt 1b.Note: There are only three excerpts...********In the early evening, Gedoni Raskin stood inside her living room with his daughter plastered to his body, his broad shoulder cushioning her head, her small arms wrapped around him."Why are you sick, Pumpkin? Don't be sick, you know Papa doesn't like that." He said, tenderly."I know, Papa. You get sad when we get sick." Merrily mumbled against his shoulder, her eyes closed."Yeah. Papa loves you two so much, he gets sad when you're not happy.""I am happy, Papa. Miss Ana gave me food and bitter herbs and sang to me. I don't feel so bad anymore.""Oh, guess we have Miss Ana to thank for that," his eyes found her across the living room and held."Yes, Papa. Miss Ana likes me, and I like M
981 word(s)PublishedExcerpt 1a.FIVE YEARS AFTER MOMBANA'S WAR.Anarieveta entered her Bed Chambers, her eyes darted to the fire pit which produced heated light into the bedroom, and felt satisfied that the fire hadn't burned out in her absence.A small figure occupied her king-size bed, the figure moving her body to glance at the door when she entered. Anarieveta smiled at the little girl, walking towards the bed, she lowered herself on it."I've seen Aiden off. Your father will be here very soon to take you home, okay?" She reassured the little girl.The sad lines on Merrily Raskin's small oval face disappeared immediately after her teacher appeared at her doorway. She isn't feeling so good, but her good teacher tells her that everything will be alright. So, everything will be alright."Alright, Miss Ana." She whispered, her br
1037 word(s)PublishedEpilogue...EPILOGUE.Five years later....It is a happy day in the Palace of Kingdom Avalon, as Kamara and Declan celebrate the birth of their second child, Princess Ainaa.A huge feast is held in the Court, a lot of people attended too. Sally and her family sat at one side of the round table, a huge smile on her face as she tries to feed solid food to her own second whose her youngest.Baski, Remeta, and her best friend Corna sat at one side, laughing and talking. Beside them; Haydara, Corna's mother, and her husband Gunther are trying to wipe the oil Raira, Corna's little sister, poured on her clothes.King Lucien has tried to hold Prince Nikolai repeatedly so he'll stay in his seat on the round table, but the Prince isn't having any of that. Instead, he has snuck out again with Princess Auroria, h
1392 word(s)Published296: Final Chapter 2.Name: KING LUCIEN AND QUEEN DANIKA'S FOREVER.....In the next three months, a lot happened.After the war and the birth of the Prince, the people of Mombana practically begged King Lucien to marry their Queen and keep ruling them. The Ministers were most in support of it after they saw the way the King protected their Kingdom, saw the intense love the King and their Queen has for each other, and heard the rumors of the heavy rain in Salem at the birth of the Prince.They wanted the King and the Prince in any way they can get them. In fact, they practically begged the King to merge their Kingdoms back together again and marry their Queen, if it means that he will keep ruling Mombana.Of course, the King agreed to it. The Queen was in support of it wholeheartedly.
1338 word(s) Published 295: Final Chapter 1. As Prince Nikolai nursed, that was when the King gave the Queen the good news of Vetta's survival. Danika was so happy. Tears of joy returned to her eyes again. So much joy, it was contagious. She kept thanking the heavens over and over again and immediately she was done breastfeeding, she insisted on going to see Vetta. No matter how Baski and the others tried to discourage her because of her vulnerable state, she refused adamantly. In the end, the King instructed Chad to carry her to Vetta's bedroom while he stayed with their sleeping baby. Vetta teared up at the sight of Danika. They were hugging immediately Danika's body touched the bed. They were crying together too. Vetta was thanking her for saving her life while the Queen is thanking her for being alive. Today has