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Danika stayed with Sally all day. It was one of the best days of her life.
Sally's company has always been the best company ever. Danika was supposed to wash clothes today but Baski was adamant that she is to do nothing other than to rest and recuperate.
She'd heard from Baski that Angie examined her body while she's asleep, and she heard that he'd already told the King the results of his check-up on her. She wasn't particularly perturbed because she still feels pregnant.
Her child...her son...is still inside her. It gave her immeasurable joy, coupled with her relationship with the King...it kept her smiling all day.
She'd done nothing all day, only resting. And more resting. It was exhausting. But, Sally's wonderful company made everything so beautiful.
"And that's how they lived happily ever after, Sall
1250 word(s)Published205Two Months Later....A kick against her ribs woke Danika up that morning feeling very grumpy and so tired. That is almost like her default setting in the last few months.Another kick against her ribs made her wince as she dragged herself up from the bed."Any day you don't kick me awake, I'll be very worried. You, my baby, are a strong kicker" She groaned, a small spreading across her sleep-swollen face.The door opened almost immediately, "How are you doing this morning?" Baski's voice followed as she walked into her bedroom in that usual hasty steps of hers."Grumpy. I feel like I've aged fifty years." She grumbled, staring warily at the steams coming off the teacup the older woman carried in her hands.A smile ghosted Baski's face as she set the tea down on the table and turned to
1040 word(s)Published206Henna was in Princess Kamara's bedroom arranging her bookshelf when Mistress Donna swing the door opened and entered the room as she owns it."M-Mistress! A very g-good morning to you, Mistress!" Henna gasps, very flustered as she pushed herself to her feet and bowed her head to the Head Mistress of the King.Mistress Donna looked around the empty bedroom, her lips pursed. "Where is Princess Kamara?"Henna swallowed tightly. This shouldn't be happening at all! What is this mistress doing here, now?"She went h-hunting, Mistress." The girl pushed out."Mmh," Donna pushed her well-commended black hair away from her face, cocking her head to the side, "Don't you think she's roaming the wilds a lot these days, Henna?""W-Well, you know it's a hobby of hers, Mistress." Henna laughed nervou
803 word(s)Published207The King began feeding Danika. He scooped up the soup and raising it towards her mouth.Danika glared at the spoon for a few seconds before she opened her mouth begrudgingly and allowed the spoon to pass through.Silence descended as they repeated the processes over and over again until the plate was almost empty.Then, the King looked at her face, she had the most strangest look on her face. He arched his brow, "Is anything the matt---"He didn't get to finish when all of a sudden, she leaned forward and wretched all over him.She was vomiting on him. The sound of gagging continued as the food just kept rushing out of her and deposited on his body. That continued for several long seconds.The King was too shocked to speak. He remained frozen and watched what was happening like he's se
917 word(s)Published208Kamara arrived back at the Palace with a huge smile on her face when Henna dragged her away immediately she sighted her."Thank God, you're back, My Princess!" Her personal maid gasped immediately they got to the privacy of her bedroom."What is the matter?" Kamara asked when she saw the apprehension and panic on Henna's face."It's the mistress Donna! She's suspicious of you! She came here today when you were done and she kept asking suspicious questions. She said there will be hell to pay of you're visiting your lover and she will make sure she tells the King about it!"Kamara sat down hard on the bed. Her happiness disappeared as Henna's words watched over her. Donna, that wicked witch."Did you tell her that I was hunting?" She could barely get her mouth to move."I did, My Princes
891 word(s)Published209***IN THE KINGDOM OF NAVIA***Manata bowed to her Princess. She listened attentively to all Kamara's instructions.Kamara told her that whenever the Mistress Donna comes to her, that she should tell the mistress that she's the one that has been cooking all the bushmeats she brings back from her hunts.Manata nodded, "I will make sure to tell her that, My Princess."Kamara had no doubt that she will. Manata hates Donna just like she does....just like every worker in the Kingdom does.She smiled gratefully at the girl and dismissed her. That side is done, she took off her clothes and walked into the bathroom. She wasn't surprised that Henna had already run her a bath.In her tub, she reminisced about the memories she made with Callan in the past few months. The smile was ba
952 word(s)Published210***IN THE KINGDOM OF SALEM***Vetta whirled around and faced Danika."You must be very proud of yourself, are you not? You must be feeling like you've won everything you wanted?" She stated, venom dripping from her words."I don't understand what you mean," Danika answered truthfully."You don't even like him, do you? All this..." she waved her hand around them, "...is just pretense. Pretending to love him, to care about the scarred, lonely King, and warm your way into his cold heart to make him forgive you...forgive your father! To make him forget who you really are!" The mistress snarled.Each accusation was like a whip to Danika's heart. She began shaking her head, "No, no way. I love the King, and I don't pretend—""You are just as monstrous as your father." Vetta threw the w
887 word(s)Published211Danika was able to call the guards. They came and took Vetta, and in a hurry, they rushed her to Baski's bedrooom while another guard rushed out to go and inform the King.King Lucien was in court when the news came to him. There was an important business with the Kingdom of Ijipt he was trying to finalize. So, he ordered the guard to rush to Angie's place and call him.Baski finished bathing, wrapping herself in a cloth, she quickly rushed out of her bathroom at the sound of the commotion in her bedroom.Danika was relieved to see her, she dried her tears but more only kept coming. "She is b-bleeding badly, I don't know what happened."Baski paled at the sight of Vetta. Her stained clothes, her unconscious face."It's alright, I'll take care of her. Thank you so much for bringing her to me,
988 word(s)Published212Baski could not believe her discovery. No matter how untrue it seems, she knows that her herb's aren't lying.Vetta had another miscarriage recently. A very dangerous one.Her eyes was wide open in shock as Angie hurried into the bedroom with his work bag. "I'm sorry I was a little late. A patient of mine was given birth in town, I had to be there to help the new mother.""It's n-no problem, I was able to control the situation while we waited for you." Baski replied in a monotone, stepping aside for the old man to take over."What happened to her?" The older man as as he used his fingers to examine the temperature of his new patient.Baski related everything Danika told her,and Angie listened attentively. "She was bleeding?" he asked with a knit of his brow."Heavily. I was able to con
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