Its dark. Probably some minutes past midnight. She is in a cave. Where else could she be? Nobody liked her.Her senses are slowly finding their way to her and so is consciousness.
"Even if you try anything, you can never kill me Rio!" that memory. It was exactly what led her into the situation she is in. She had underestimated the lad and before she knew it an arrow had pierced her stomach, causing unimaginable pain. Her vains popped out, a green colour dying them
"What did you do to me!" she had stammered but Rio just stood there watching. She fell onto the ground blood oozing from the piercing. She coughed and a green liquid had gushed out of her mouth
"You poisoned me?!"
"Goodbye Gativho, i pray you sleep for all eternity." he had s
"You look lovely." Tanisha said to her sister as soon as the servants were done dressing her. She was in all yellow, a colour that complimented her complexion making her even more beautiful"Really sister? I am so excited i cant wait to go to the palace. They will choose me wont they?" Tanisha was silent for a brief second before forcing out a smile"And why wont they choose you?" a manly voice said. It was Marcus entering the room, " My daughter looks like a queen.""Really father?""Yes. Now let us go shall we?" he said and Tamera was quick to lead the way.*****Catherine peeped into Xavier's room before fully emerging. He was al
A deafening silence followed the screeching of the broken glass. Everyone just but gawked at innocent Shamma who stood by the door entrance having just arrived. She looked at the piece of glass before her feet then at the numerous stares"Oh my! It broke! Grandma?" she widened her eyes at the sight of Wally. It was then that Tamera realised she had met Wally before. She had been wondering ever since she saw her"Last time it was the purse and today its the glass but dont worry i will bring it!" she picked up the piece of metal and ran over to Wally. Meanwhile the rest of the guests kept silent, clearly in questions mode because of the turnout of the event"Grandma, have you chosen Tamera?" she asked handing over the piece but Wally just stared at her. Tamera switched her gaze from Sham
Xavier and Shamma walked into the full house hand in hand talking and giggling at each other's silly jokes. They went on to stand amidst the crowd while they chit chatted. A palace servant approached them with a tray of drinks which they were glad to take. The servant then turned to leave, winking at a smilling Alex in the process whose smile widened more when Shamma drank the juice"Tamera, there is Xavier go and have fun." Marcus said to Tamera who was hesitant at the offer. Whenever Xavier was with Shamma, he never wanted to play with anyone else"No father, let him play with Sham, i will go see him later.""Why Tammy? Look, Natty is going go too." said Tanisha pointing at Nathan who had approached the duo. With utmost reluctance, little Tamera eventually agreed
"Miss Lydia, since protectors could not birth a child, did that mean Alimo had to take another wife?" asked one of the students. The teacher was only but glad to continue the story because atleast it sparked an interest within her students. She had noticed ever since she started teaching the history of ancient Luyota, almost every student was interested except well, ever absent or late Gina. Her chair was hardly occupied"Alimo had long refused to marry his betrothed Becka, because he only loved Ariad, and Ariad also did not want to share her Alimo so she decided to test fate and went on ahead to get pregnant for him, even after marrying him when it was forbidden." the whole class had gone mute anticipating more of the story"And when the time came for her to give birth, it was either she survives, or the baby survives or they both die.
"Lady Tamera, come on in." said Xavier smiling slightly, his voice spilling chills down her spine. "I will leave you both to talk." thats Catherine leaving the room and closing the door on her way out "You look amazing." he said to Tamera whose face flushed, a blush tainting her cheeks "Thank you, you look good too your highness." Xavier laughed softly "Well i prefer calling you that. Atleast for now, i'm sorry for declining your request." "Okay, whatever makes you happy." "The celebrations are still on hold, please come verybody awaits you including the king your father." "
Later that night, Gina found her sister fast asleep on the couch after having had her dinner. Switching off the television, she carried a not so heavy Gianna to her room, compared to her secret source of income, Gianna was a better weight. She tucked her into bed and upon getting up to leave, she murmured "Please dont go anywhere tonight sister, stay in the house." Gina was perplexed by that request. She had made her everyday nightly duty a secret but Gianna seemed to have noticed "Gianna..." "Dont go sister, just for today.As a last birthday gift." "Okay love. I will not go anywhere today now sleep okay?" "You sleep too. Sleep right here with me please dont go." said Gianna hal
"So you are seriously not going to tell me about her?""About who?""About Tanisha who else?""There is nothing to tell.""Then why are you guys still unmarried?" Shayne kept silent"The clock is ticking Shayne. They will take her from you.""You wont understand Xavier. Tanisha and i are from two different worlds. Society wont allow it not to even mention her father.""I can talk to Marcus. Tanisha has been rejecting suitors because of you. And Tamera is always telling me about how Marcus is always on her case.""Honestly, i do lo
Gina ran around trying to find little Gianna. She ran over to the bathroom banged open every toilet but found non. She paced back into the room and asked around for little Gianna but nobody seemed to have noticed except one particular girl"Is it the little girl with long black hair?""Yes she was wearing a purple dress and black pumps did you see her?""Yeah i think i did. I last saw her speaking to some girl when i came in. They walked out together.""Girl?What did the girl look like did she have a neat cut, a nosering and multiple tattoos?""I only saw a few tattoos on her neck so..." the rest of her statement went unheard as Gina grabbed her gym bag and raced out of the room. She
A big blue truck stopped by the roadside the driver getting out to go and relieve himself. Xavier and his companion looked on until he was fully distracted before sneaking into the back of the truck"What are we doing?" Xavier whispered once their backs kissed the cold truck floor to secure their hiding"Shh." said the man as the driver got into the car and took off. The motion was like nothing Xavier had ever felt and it was a good feeling"What do you call this?" he asked the man who spared him a quizzical stare"Call what?""This!" he whispered looking around, "Where i come from we travel in carriages i have never see this kind of transport." the bald man ignored his squims choosing to admire the fresh blue sky instead"I did not get your name...i'm pri...i mean...my name is Xavier. What is your name?""Scott.""Its nice to meet you Scott. So what is this place. Where am i?" he whispered trying not to
Upon getting home Tamera headed straight to her father's room all ready to give it all up. She pushed the door open revealing a distraught Marcus who sat sprawled on the cold ground looking miserable"Father?" she walked over to sit next to him, "Father is anything the matter? Why are you sitted on the floor?" Marcus lazily turned his gaze towards her then back to space"Father talk what is wrong?""I am done for Tammy...its over!" he said looking straight at her"Father i will marry Nathan, i will do it just get up we will chase mother's dream together okay?" he gave a faint smile before taking her hands into his"You do not have to marry Nathan anymore. Father was just selfish to want to sell you off. You can marry whoever you want now Tammy. Dont marry Nathan.""Huh?""I will sleep now i am very tired. Lets talk tomorrow." he said struggling to get up to which Tamera helped him. Leaving him already snoring, a confused Tamera
Silence made the noise by the Luyotan boundary as they watched Xavier being swallowed by the bolts of magic while attempting to make history. Tanisha crossed her fingers praying silently and it was then that her prayers got answered and Xavier flew out of the gates landing on the hard grounds of Luyota."Xavier!" his mother called out running towards him Tamera closely following behind. Aurora cursed at the outcome her anger knowing no bounds. Right when she thought she was about to get rid of one of her problems the plan backfired. She felt rather miserable and Marcus wouldn't stop shooting deadly stares at her"Are you okay?" asked Catherine helping him up with Tamera's help. He looked over at Zuri who shook his head telling him he had failed"No it cant be! I have to go mother i have to....Zuri!" he ran over to him his gaze falling on the floating invisibilty diamond before finding Zuri"What happened?""I told you about an outside source
The long awaited day had come for Xavier to attempt leaving and Catherine was right by his side accompanying him to the kingdom's boarder where Dazrey and Zuri were already awaiting them. Tamera walked by Xavier's other side her heart feeling rather heavy but finding a bit of solace in the glowing beads of the sky. Just looking at the twinkling stars in the sky always had a way of calming her down a little but as she was staring she almost tripped landing in Xavier's arms"Are you okay?" he asked Tamera who nodded before continuing their walk. Her thoughts reeled back again to her father who seemed excited about Xavier leaving because the obstacle to his accomplishment was finally going to be out of the way. He had insisted on following after them as he claimed he had business to take care of at the palace. A couple of ministers had come along as they could not fail to miss this never seen before event Aurora and Nathan being amongst them. Finally getting to the boarder, the
Aurora kept tossing and turning throughout the night unable to think straight. What had she gotten herself into this time? She had always been able to whistle her way out of any and every situation but this time it was a not working. How was she going to openly admit to something that will ruin Nathan forever? It would kill him yes it would. After all the effort she had put into placing him on the throne she was not ready to let go and she had to think of a plan, that too fast*****Tanisha was up early the following morning and rushed to check on Tamera. Tempering with the door handle she was glad it was nolonger locked hence walked in sure to close it after herself. She found her still asleep and she looked really pitiful. What was it about Xavier leaving again? She did not understand but she wanted to, that way she would be able to help her if she could"Tammy." she softly shook her and she slowly opened her eyes"Tanny...oh its morning already i must
"What was Aurora talking about Xavier?" asked Catherine after a brief moment of silence"Princess, go wait for me at the stables i will come take you for horse riding." he said to Rebecca who was glad to. Remaining with his mother he helped her to a seat knowing fully well she would need it"Mother, i want to tell you something. I know i should have told you earlier but i couldn't so...""What is it Xavier what tell me." she asked looking tense"Mother i have been running around trying to find my destiny but its not in Luyota.""How do you mean Xavier? I dont understand.""Mother, I know this may sound absurd and you may not approve of it but please, Luyota is not really where i want to be right now. I just want to travel and see what is out there. Mother losing the throne was sign enough that my intuition was right all along. I want to go mother i want to find my true purpose and destiny. Allow me to leave Luyota please." Catherine just fro
Aurora's laugh echoed from within her room once she got the news about Xavier's request. Dazrey and Nathan switched glances before staring back at her."Mother its not funny." said Nathan"Yes its not funny Natty, its the greatest news ever!" she laughed loud again, "You agreed right?""Ofcourse not, mother i cant let him go its not safe!" he spat, "I may not like Xavier but he is my brother and i care about him!""Oh shut up Nathan shut up! What do you know about care what?! Now listen to me both of you this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to get rid of the one and only threat to our rule.""But mother...""Shut up Nathan what do you know? Dazrey you will go meet Xavier and tell him you are ready to do it. Ask that old fool to show you how its done as well, we cannot miss this rare opportunity never!"******"Good afternoon your highness....good afternoon your highness." Xavier got those as he walked past the citizen
"Have you decided yet?" Wally asked sitting right next to him. Xavier sat on a rock next to the flowing river water his bare feet dipped inside."No. i am confused Wally. I cannot leave my mother i cant she is all alone"Really?""Yes me leaving would kill her. She recently lost father i dont want to add onto that.""So in other words you do not believe Wally?" she asked staring into space"I guess i do not believe in myself. I am afraid of not being able to see my mother again.""Luyota is slowly drowning, and if you do not follow your heart Xavier, you will lose it.""What?" but
"Once again mother, thank you for letting us stay. We appreciate." said Xavier right after Catherine had said her peace and headed to the awaiting carriage the following morning. They had seen it best to spend one more night just so Xavier could have a word with Shayne but he failed to get him to say anything."Xavier. This is your home so you do not owe anybody gratitude. Just make sure you visit again""Yes mother ofcourse i will." he said looking at Shayne who was totally absent minded, "We will go now. Goodbye mother." he then ran after Catherine. Shayne and Dora watched them get into the carriage and it quickly took off. Dora waved at them while Xavier's stare remained on distraught Shayne up until he was out of sight. Something was most definitely wrong and he knew it."Why didnt