ILLUSION

Chapter 4

I will show this man that it was wrong for him to take me to my palace!

I myself opened the door to strong forces. It create a loud sound making them look at me. My eyes were burning in anger while they were gaping at me.

“I didn’t leave my freaking palace just to be insulted in this unknown kingdom of unrecognizable species! You all bastards!”

I heard them gasped but I don’t care. No mother. No father. No brothers. There’s no one to stop in my brat stubborn attitude. Valdus smiled as if he was enjoying the scene.

“Princess Ameerah of Filifia? Ah. You get a very great princess from great two kingdoms, King Valdus. I see. I see,”

I turned to the man on the other side. He was handsome. Handsome my ass. They can’t deceive me by their looks. I was so used to the stupid princes who used to flirt with me.

“What now ?! Why? Do you also want to take a princess in my world to be faithful to that man,” I pointed to Valdus who was just looking at me. “Unfortunately, you don’t get anything yet!”

He was amazed at your attitude. What does he think? That I would suddenly be gentle with him like his gentle face? Kiss my ass but I won’t.

“Don’t be a brat my Queen and sit here,” Valdus ordered

I glared at him but his aura was serious. I was forced to approach him to sit next to him. What I can do? He had a full control of me. If I could only kill this..thiss..urgh!

“There’s a reason why I chose Ameerah as my Queen so don’t dare question my decisions. You all know nothing. You can go now. Dismissed,”

They all hid quickly as soon as they left that room. I was left behind, he and the man we talked to earlier.

“Stop shamelessly staring at my Queen, King Ephraim,” Valdus threatened

I just rolled my eyes at them. What am I going to do in this palace? Is this another boring stage of life? How long will I be or maybe while I’m alive here ?! My head just gets hotter than I think.

I stopped at the thought of feeling Valdus touch my waist. He pulled me closer not cutting his stare at the other King.

There’s something about the aura of Ephraim that I don’t like. He was like planning something bad and he openly showed it.

“I’ll wait for you at our room, Ameerah,” Valdus

Ehpraim smiled as if challenging Valdus but Valdus was still calm and not bothered by his presence. There was a mischievous glint in his ruby ������red eyes.

“Obey your King, Queen Ameerah,” Ephraim

“Of course. He’s my King and he’s the only one I will obey,”

Valdus POV

I laughed at her. So feisty, stubborn and bratty. I don’t know she had these kind of behaviors but it makes her even more capable of being my Queen.

I laughed more when she rolled her eyes at Ephraim. In a minute, she left the room. I still smell the perfume she’s using. Refreshing.

“She came from the blood of King Dwight and the great Queen Samara of Ihmapuleya,”

I raised my brow in this stupid man. “I only choose the best,”

He chuckled which makes him get into my nerves. I want to break his bone but I need to restrain myself from doing so. Reputation is important.

“We both know. It’s not you who choose her,”

A dangerous smile appeared my lips. Hmm. Ah, so brave.

“Are you invading illusions King Ephraim? War between our Kingdoms wasn’t good for you. I am right. Right? So I suggest to shut your mouth and don’t steal my Queen,”

He smirked and I gritted my teeth.

“Hmm. You mean. Just how I stole your Queen Alderie?”

Ameerah’s POV

Suddenly I looked at the door when Valdus was released with a frown on his face. Looks like their conversation don’t go very well. I just remained depressed and didn”t take my eyes off him.

“Why are you staring?” He asked in disgust

I narrowed my eyes at him. “Eh you? Why are you here?” My arrogant question

His eyes glowed as if he was more disgusted with what I said. I don’t really know what this man is planning. He won’t just take me here for no reason or benefit. I don’t believe he’s just claiming me as the change of Filifia’s protection.

“Don’t pissed me off because I’m already pissed. Stand up. You’ll come with me,” he commanded

“Come where? Is there a beautiful view here in … What is the name of your kingdom again? Alflafori���” before I could finish what I was about to say he pressed my lip

I glared at him but he smirked. He quickly pulled my hand upright causing me to sink into his chest. I instantly felt his warm hand in my waist.

“It’s Aldafor Ameerah,” He answered huskily

His voice can send a tingling sensation in my belly so before I get carried away by this strange feeling. I pulled myself away and rolled my eyes at him.

“Where are we going?” I held my chin up

“Don’t my feisty Queen want a tour? It’ll be a pleasure if you will let me take you���” I was swallowed by saliva as she barely walked until she was only a handful away from me.

Is it me or there was something in his sentence? It sounds like a double meaning. I gulped again. I was about to push him away when he held my waist tightly. He smirked.

“���Around the palace. I want you to see the beauty of Aldafor and the things you must do for being a Queen,”

“K-Do I have to t-really explain g-this close ?!” I was swallowed

“Why?” He acting like he don’t know what I am talking. Which makes me pissed off. “Are you uncomfortable with your King? As far as I know. There’s more we have to do,”

I hit his chest and pushed him violently but I pushed myself and he stayed where he was. Because of the force, I fell into the bed. He smiled even more.

“If you want me to take you now My Queen. You could have tell me,” He teased

I glared at him. “You can’t touch me! I hate you! I hate royals like you! Why are there so many princesses! Why me!” I shouted as I threw a pillow at him

I was unaware of the tears falling on my cheeks. Urgh! I hate this man! I hate this specimen of whatever in the world! I stopped throwing all the exhausted pillows there. I wiped the tears but it continue flowing freely in cheeks. I felt him holding both hands. I wanted to push him away but I lost my strength.

The scene where Mama and Papa were crying while holding my corpse came back to my mind. No. I’m not a corpse because I’m here in the palace of Valdus and I’m very much alive!

“I warned you. I said you will only hurt yourself,” she whispered

“No. K-If you don’t d-come. S-I hope I’m not hurt and sad right now,” I cried correcting what he said

He was silent. I just cried for a few minutes before wiping the tears from my cheeks. A defeaning silence enveloped us afterwards because we both had no intention of speaking.

“Let me show you my world Ameerah. It wasn’t that bloody and dark like red. It was beautiful outside,” he said softly.

I suddenly looked at his eyes and our gaze locked. I felt lost in his eyes tantalizing eyes. I know I should be scared of the kind of eyes he has but I really found it adorable.

I suddenly gasped as I felt his lips gently touch my forehead. Then I felt his lips in my cheeks next. I unknowingly close my eyes to feel his warmth especially when his finger caresses my cheek.

“I want to make you feel better with me Ameerah,”

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I refused to come with him and stay indoors. I’m not in the mood to go around and all I want now is to lie down in the four corners of this red room.

Things were running in my mind just like Valdus’ reasons why he was making me his queen.

If I heard it right. His ministers refused me as the Queen because I was a human and said that someone was better able to perform in my position. They even mention a woman’s name but I forgot it. I hugged the pillow then leaned over.

I’m annoyed with him. If there is anyone who can act as a queen. Why does he have to torture me? He said he has his reasons but what it is?

“Why not just let that woman be his child and make her queen!” I whispered in disgust

I tried to close my eyes but I couldn”t really sleep. Urgh. Who is that woman? Is she really capable of being a Queen? So what are they’re trying to say? That I am worthless and weak?

I gritted my teeth and threw the pillow away. “Don’t let yourself down Aneerah! What is that if she’s even more okay with you? You must not care. All you have to do is find out the reason why you were chosen !,”

I lay down properly again. That’s right. That what I should exactly do. I know it’s not just Mom and Dad’s blood that’s the reason. There must be something more.

I stood up then put on the soles of my feet like boots when I looked. Then I carefully headed to the door and opened it. The hallways were covered with dimlights coming from glowing rubies embedded in the wall. I had a bit of a hard time finding the exit because of the size and volume of the road. I continue strolling around until I found a balcony with two big single sofas and a small table in the middle. I then remembered the balcony in the old palace of Filifia.

I slowly approached there and looked outside. But I was beyond shocked on what I saw. The trees have no leaves and are obviously very dry. The walls were old and the irons were rusting. Everything around seemed to be dead and it was even sadder because of the red moonlight in the sky.

“W-What happened h-here?” I whispered to myself

I stepped back and started walking away. I can’t take it. The scenery was breaking me down. I felt sadness and grief at what I saw. It was like, the whole palace needs someone to take care of it.

“W-What … happened to this palace?” I whispered

I feel like I”m out of my mind while walking. I didn’t even know where I was going or where my room was. The palace was way too big and it contains floors because of the stairs I saw earlier.

“Your highness! What are you doing here?”

I was shocked to hear Amber’s voice. I turned to her and examined what she was wearing. She had a file of clothes in her arm.

“I-I was lost,” was the only answer

“You could have called me your highness. I can always hear you. Common, I know your tired. I’ll walk you to your room,” he said.

He walked ahead and I remained silent as I followed him. My mind was flying off somewhere and my heart was feeling empty. I’m curious why the surroundings of the palace are like this when we get to my room. I bravely asked her.

“Amber?”

She looked at me with her smiling face. “Yes, your majesty?”

“What happened to Aldafor? Why everything looks like they’ve died?”

An emotion flickered in her eyes but it disappeared when she smiled that it didn’t reach her eyes. He approached me and sat at the foot of my bed. Her eyes was in her lap that’s why I can’t see her emotions.