The Warrior’s Bride.
Fareeda stared at her mother in law. She had been awake since the seventh hour in the morning, and it was shocked her that her mother in law who always managed to wake up when the day was still dark, slept until it was almost noon.
Fareeda was just preparing to visit her husband at the training grounds. She had made his favorite drink and she decided she would take it to him. It was not common for women to visit the training grounds, but she was missing him more than normal today.
“Fareeda! You are back! Oh I missed you that night you spent away. Alexander was just too gloomy to be around. Tell me how does your father fair?” Anna said in a rush as she took in her daughter in law.
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The Warrior’s Bride chapter 11The walk home was not long for Fareeda. Her father’s words left her confused. She knew he was only saying that because she ended up with Alexander, but deep down she knew he felt like she was the reason her mother died. Sometimes she thought he was always so harsh towards because of her mother. She knew she should not be giving any excuses for her father being right, but today he sounded unlike himself. He sounded like a sad man, someone who was in mourning. It hurt to hear him that way. She wondered if her father ever loved her. Fareeda pushed those thoughts away from her mind. She wanted her home- she and Alexander’s home- to be her happy place. She didn’t want to have any sad or bothersome thoughts there. She was not entirely exhausted after the day’s work, but she was feeling a bit tired.
The Warrior’s Bride chapter 11The walk home was not long for Fareeda. Her father’s words left her confused. She knew he was only saying that because she ended up with Alexander, but deep down she knew he felt like she was the reason her mother died. Sometimes she thought he was always so harsh towards because of her mother. She knew she should not be giving any excuses for her father being right, but today he sounded unlike himself. He sounded like a sad man, someone who was in mourning. It hurt to hear him that way. She wondered if her father ever loved her. Fareeda pushed those thoughts away from her mind. She wanted her home- she and Alexander’s home- to be her happy place. She didn’t want to have any sad or bothersome thoughts there. She was not entirely exhausted after the day’s work, but she was feeling a bit tired.
The Warrior’s Bride. The village was so busy with the preparations for the wedding. The bride of the King has not yet been announced, but everyone was very happy the King was taking a new wife. The villagers were mainly happy because they would be a lot of free food, drinks and music to be merry and happy. They loved when the royal family threw feasts. Alexander grunted as he walked into the cabin. Today was a Friday. There was no training today because the King had declared it a day for everyone to get ready for the wedding festival tomorrow. He made a trip to the market to get some eggs, but even that was closed. “Where did you go?” Fareeda asked, coming to see who was at the door. She had woken up and he wasn’t beside her.
The Warrior’s Bride“My prince .” Fareeda said, trying as much as possible to hide her fear. “Your prince? “ Prince Amir asked, looking at her. Her fear was very obvious. There was nothing he could do to her. She was already another man’s bride. “When you rejected me was I your prince?” He asked, leaning against a tree in front of her. Fareeda looked up at him, wondering where this was going. She opened her mouth to speak when he stopped her. “Shhh. Maybe you were really his first. You are lucky my father convinced me to leave you to alone or you would be dead. “ He said, his facial expression very serious.
The Warrior’s Bride.Amir stared at his father in shock, before he looked to Alexander, the man he had been training under for a while, was his brother. It was only now he saw the resemblance between them. He had always wondered why he never had any more siblings, but later he realised it was due to the animosity between his parents. “Does mother know about this?” Amir asked his father.“I have yet to tell your mother. You know how she can be.” The King said, warily. “I have a brother..” Amir said almost as if he couldn’t believe it. He could see the uncertainty in Alexander’s eyes. It was like he was waiting for him to explode.
The Warrior’s Bride “Fareeda, sometimes things do not happen as planned. I know it is early for a baby, but it is a blessing.” Alexander said to Fareeda, he knew she was not so excited about having a child. “But I am too young. I do not know anything about children. I also heard childbirth is very tiring.” Fareeda continued as she prepared lunch. “I will be here with you every step of the way. You do not need to worry about anything my love. We will take care of the baby together.” Alexander said, he knew she was scared at most. He knew the older women always told horrific stories about childbirth. “I love you.” Fareeda said, walking into his arms. She was very happy to have this man in her life.
The Warrior’s Bride. Fareeda yawned as she got out of bed. She had not realized how late it was until she began to hear the chickens making so much noise. She needed to release them so they could move around. She tied her scarf around her head before she put on her dress and made her way out of the room. She could not deny that even if she woke up late today, she really enjoyed her sleep. It was like she hadn’t had a really good sleep in a long time. “Abdul..” Fareeda said when she saw him by the kitchen. He looked troubled and she wondered why he had just been standing there. “Ohh Fareeda...I have been wanting to get you, but Alexander warned me not to bothe
The Warrior’s Bride“Fareeda..” Alexander said knocking the door before he walked in. He met her standing at the wash basin. She was holding it tightly before she turned to face him. “I do not want you worrying yourself over me and the throne. You need to remain calm because of the child.” He said, making his way to her. “But I only worry about you because I love you. The child is fine, Alexander.” Fareeda answered placing her hands on his muscular arms: that were holding her at arm’s length. “And I love you my dear. I am fine. I understand. I have no choice now. I will be king, there is nothing I can do.” Alexander said, accepting his fate.
The Warrior’s Bride Last Chapter. It was exactly seven days after the birth of Farrah. The Assan tribe was in great joy as they prepared for the feast of her birth and naming. Fareeda stood beside Alexander as they watched her father, Bakir, King Aladdin and Queen Anna gushed at Farrah who was sleeping peacefully. “She already has them wrapped around her little fingers. Your father especially he would do anything she demands,” Fareeda murmured to him. “Yes, she does. How could not she?” Alexander said thinking about how she also had him too. “It has only been a week yet I miss your touch,” Fareeda whispered to him now.
Alexander saw the look of discomfort make it’s way to Fareeda’s face again as he helped her into the carriage. He was beginning to get worried. “My love, are you sure you don’t want to rest today? I can sense your discomfort and I do not want anything happening to you,” Alexander said to her. “No Alexander I am fine. Thank you for caring for me. I love you,” she said sweetly caressing his face. “Let me make sure everyone else is prepared,” he said kissing her hand before he left. Fareeda took a deep breath tightening her arm around her swollen belly. She had only gotten little sleep throughout the night as the pain continued frequently. She shrugged it off as nothing though.
The Warrior’s Bride “My love I am fine now. I have gained my strength. I have stayed in the room ever since we returned. I need to go outside,” Fareeda murmured to Alexander hugging him from behind. He had just come out from the washroom after bathing himself. He just returned from the Abdul-azeez tribe. The Assan and Abdul-azeez tribe were now friendly neighbors. They were helping rebuild and some of the men now trained with them. Fareeda stared at his bare chest when he turned to face her before she looked into his eyes. A frown made its way to her face even before he spoke. “My love, it is better you rest for the child’s sake. Last week’s events were too hectic for the child. The healer and Queen Mariam said you should get all the rest you need as you will be birt
The Warrior's Bride“King Aladdin did not go against the treaty. I assure you. He is as surprised as you were,” Fareeda said looking at the Prince Abu. Just then, a maiden brought in a meal for her and she could not control the growl from her belly. She was really hungry. She didn’t know if it was safe for her to eat here. “Enjoy your meal,” Prince Abu said about to leave when she grabbed his hand. “I’m sorry but please listen to me,” Fareeda started releasing his hand immediately. “I swear on my life, Wallah, the King is not responsible. Please let’s stop the bloodshed. A lot of lives have already been lost,”Fareeda said with tears in her ey
The Warrior’s Bride Fareeda opened her eyes as a moan left her lips. She was alone in a small room that were smelled very unfamiliar. She felt her stomach turn before she heaved into a bowl beside the makeshift bed she was on. “She has woken, your highness,” An unknown emasculine voice said from outside the room. Immediately, someone entered and paused in their tracks staring at her. Fareeda held onto her belly unknowingly as a she looked at this man. He looked young and of high status with the clothes he was donned. “I don’t belong here,” Fareeda said after the long silence. &nb
The Warrior’s Bride Queen Habiba looked at the maiden she was talking to. The little maiden had just been hired in the palace and she had requested her presence. She wanted to see what the girl was capable of. “What is your name?” Queen Habiba asked the young girl. “Samirah,” Samirah replied, looking into the Queen’s eyes. Her eyes held no emotion as she eyed Samirah. This woman looked very beautiful. She was dressed in the most expensive material from what Samirah could see, but what else would she expect from a Queen of her status. “You are very lucky to be my handmaiden. If you are good enough, you will enjoy a lot of luxuries. Are you ready fo
The Warrior’s Bride It had been a week since Fareeda and Alexander began staying in the palace. Fareeda was shocked at the change. Everyone was always offering to do something for her. Once a young lady even asked if she could help her bathe and dress. Fareeda was shocked at that and she rejected the offer. Her mother in law, Queen Anna, was still showing how things work around in the palace and she was keeping her company. It was nice to be with a lot of people. Still, she had not spoken to Queen Habiba at all. It was like the woman never came out of her room and she didn’t even bother checking up on Fareeda. Fareeda was not too bothered about it though. Just then, Fareeda saw Abdul talking to one of the guards as she walked leisurely around the garden. She beckoned him with her hand and he came to her smiling. The palace was so
The Warrior’s Bride. Fareeda woke up with a start. She blinked her eyes as her vision began to clear. She stared at the ceiling for a brief moment, admiring the artwork above her head. The ceiling was also very high for it to be her cabin. Her heart skipped a beat. Where was she? She immediately sat up, looking around. Has she been kidnapped? “Oh Allah!” Fareeda said out loud to herself. She could remember being in Alexander’s arms. “My dear..” Anna said, coming into the room. She walked in with the healer and Fatima in tow. “Mother..” Fareeda said, she was about to get off the bed.
The Warrior’s Bride “My love, seeing you on the bed like that makes me want to stay home,” Alexander said as he got ready to go training. It was odd for Fareeda to be awake at this time, but nonetheless she lay on the bed, using her elbows to prop herself. The sheets only managed to cover her chest, as her right leg was completely naked for his eyes only. Fareeda giggled, good heartedly. She was not going to beckon him to stay. He had stayed for a week more and she knew he needed to be on the field with the other men. “Go. I’ll be here when you return,” she said smiling at him. “Now, remember what I said. I don’t want you lifting a finger in this cabin.” Alexander said, getting on the bed and leaning ove