Bride of Elim

CHAPTER 18

***I LOVE YOU***

Life is fleeting, time flies like an arrow and before you know it, you're someone's wife and Queen to a people you have no idea of how to serve because really you just don't know how to. My youthful carefree days seemed so distant now. It had been months since I married Malik and a lot changed since then. Malik was of course a blessing in my life, I couldn't have asked for a better husband. We'd both been busy with issues concerning the state. Well..... At least he was.

I had been busy making appearances on social events and handling charity work. Mother taught me a few things that I needed to know about the people and running charity. I grew up in Fin city and our ways were quite different from that of the people of Balito but for me that was not important, what was more important was taking care of their interests and assisting them in any way I could because that's all I had to do anyway.

Malik was the one who handled state affairs and all those political matters since Balito was under his rule. Zac wasn't as bad as I thought. He was actually helping my husband in handling other matters like the business because Matthew was still young to take over the family business. Apparently Zac is Malik's aunt's son, they practically grew up together . Granny's favorite or should I say only daughter. it is said that she dotted on her so much she even used to turn a blind eye on her misbehavior and her bully tendencies.

It is said that she was so vicious she even framed Malik's mother of having an affair with one of the council members. At that time mother was ill treated by granny and her precious daughter. By the time the truth was unveiled, a man had died because of her lie and so the King had her banished to the country side. Mother says that her sister-in-law was resentful towards her for a long time but it could have been worse, she could have lost her life but instead of being grateful she was hateful.

Malik didn't exactly tell me what but I guessed it was because he witnessed all the injustice that happened to his mother and mother confirmed it took a toll on him, especially since his father did not stand up for her. It made sense that he was still harboring anger, for a child it must have been difficult for him.

The month was particularly a busy one, I barely spent time with Malik but he spent all his nights with me. Even though he was too tired to get a bonner sometimes. The court had been in a chaotic state for a while now but I couldn't help missing my husband and I guess waking up in his arms every day was better than nothing at all.

"How about I take a weekend off to spend some quality time with my beautiful wife. " Malik said as he ran his fingers on my hair after a steamy love making session in the early hours of the morning. Yes I still get some morning glory every now and then. My husband wasn't so cruel as to deny me pleasure, plus it was beneficial for both of us anyway. He also needed to release, the king is a man after all.

"That is actually a great Idea because this wife.... can certainly... use some alone time... with her husband." I said laying kisses on his bare chest. He is so hot, I could never get enough of my gorgeous hubby. "Yes?" He asked then it on top of me for yet another round. Gosh....the stamina he had though. "Yeah." I giggled while we kissed.

Since it was already Friday, i had one of the servants pack our stuff for our little get away. It took me a while to get used to having people do almost everything for me in the house but eventually I got the hang of it. I received a call from Tamara informing me that a car was coming to get me. I finally met Malik's assistant Tamara and she was well...nice and pretty and she has a boyfriend so she was cool.

Apparently we weren't bringing any entourage with us so our little get away was private. The car came and took me to a place where I meet Malik and Larry in another car, from there we drove to a cabin deep in the woods. The drive the was at least an hour and a few minutes, a bit far from home but I guess that's what "alone time" means. Larry unloaded the our bags and took them inside the cabin.

The place was small and cozy, perfect for just the two of us since Larry wasn't staying. We settled in and then I decided that I'd cook for my husband, cooking was definitely not my strongest suite but I learned a few tricks from my aunt so it was okay, I made pasta and grilled chicken for dinner while he went and freshened up. It was a lovely evening, nice and quiet. Not that the palace was ever noisy or anything but it was nice to finally be alone with my hubby away from everything.

We had our dinner over small chatter talking about anything and everything. Malik then opened a bottle of wine that we had sitting by the fire place. Everything was just perfect and for the cherry on top, we had a slow session of love making, I had never been that in love in my entire life. Malik was the best thing that ever happened to me.

The next day was even better, my insanely gorgeous husband woke me up with a full English breakfast. Thank God we bought supplies on the way. "Morning my Queen." he said as he put the tray on my lap. "Good morning my King. " gosh he is so cheesy, he even had an apron on. "You slept well? "He gave me a soft peck on my forehead. "Yes, and I slept very well and you? " i replied as he took of the apron and sat on the bed next to me.

"I slept like a baby. " He answered and fed me some eggs. We ended up having breakfast together then we took a bath. Malik made a few phone calls, I was surprised we even had reception there. We then went for a morning stroll in the woods, I was never a nature's person but the place was breathtaking, I had never seen anything like it. Fin city didn't exactly have a lot of nature reserves.

" My father first brought me here when I was 8 years old. " Malik said as we walked hand in hand on a open trail. "He thought that one day I might need a place to come and cool off, clear my head. Away from all the chaos. " He continued. "It's nice, I like it here. Let's do this more often. " He chuckled my comment. "I'm glad you like it, as for coming here often. I don't know about that." He said. Our walk came to a halt.

"Yeah wel... " I said before I was interrupted. "Hut I promise we will spend every time we can spare here." I jumped and Hugged him. "Seriously?? " I chirped. "Yes, as your husband it is my duty to ensure your safety and happiness Meera. " I was so happy that I forgot he had a lot to take care of and as a good wife it would be wrong of me to keep my husband away from his duties. "wait... But you're always busy. It's okay, we will come when you have time. " I said upon realizing that coming to the cabin is a luxury we could afford. We would probably afford to go there once or twice a year because of his tight schedule.

"Meera, you are my life now. I am no king without you by my side and I would move the heavens for. A mere get away is nothing compared to the things I'm will to do for you. " He said with such tenderness in his face I blutterd out, "I love you" without giving it a second thought. I covered my mouth with one hand, childish I know but I didn't mean to say it out loud like that. Yes Malik was my husband but I wasn't sure whether our relationship had matured to love not just because we were bound by duty towards each other. It was more of a one sided love.

Malik removed the hand from my mouth and said, "I love you Meera, I loved you from the moment I laid my eyes on you at that pizza place you love back at Fin city. I am so grateful that you survived and that you are with me right now. Elim couldn't have chosen a better partner for me." By the time he finished talking I was sniffing back my tears. I couldn't believe that all this while I thought he was with me because of the mark. I pulled him by his collar and gave him a passionate kiss which he gladly returned. Coming to that place was the best decision we made together which brought us even closer to each other.