ILLUSION

Chapter 5

“Unfortunately, Queen Ameerah. We were cursed,”

To be continued…

Chapter 5

Ameerah’s POV

My lips parted at her shocking facts. “C-Cursed? Are you cursed? P-But who? And why?” I’m confused question

I suddenly become extremely curious in their history. Seems like there’s a very deep secret hidden in every corner of this Kingdom. Something dark and painful. She met my eyes and smiled slightly.

“It was a very very long story Queen and I’m afraid I would only make you tired. King Valdus will surely sue me for this that’s why I need to go. Get some rest your highness. I’ll see you tomorrow,”

He got up quickly and went to the door but before he could leave. I called her name. There was a sad glint in her eyes. Now I noticed that their eyes were not lying. It shows what they’re feeling inside.

“I want to know tomorrow … Everything. Give me the privilege to know this Kingdom.” I smiled before continuing, “So I can help,”

-

Cursed?

But why? Who urge those who cursed this palace that’s why it’s suffering now? The story is very chaotic. It was like I was a child listening to a story with my mother but not telling it in sequence. It’s giving me a headache so I decided to soak in the lukewarm water of my bath first.

I remembered Valdus words when he’d offer me to show his palace. He said it was beautiful. Not bloody nor dark like red but he has something wrong with his eyesight. Outside was thousand of dead plants and very old stone fences. I can’t see any life there.

I was just shaken and then walked away from the sink. I was about to call Amber when I saw the robe filed neatly in the chair. I frowned while wearing it.

“Where is she? She didn’t just leave me?” I whispered

When I can put on my underwear. I went into my room to see if he was there but someone else opened up to me. My eyes widens and I step back in shocked.

“Valdus! What the g-are you doing here! This i-is my room!” I shout

I clung to my clothes and made sure no one could see me. His eyes roam my body from head to toe then he smirked. His eyes glowed in mischief.

“Nope. This isn’t your room. It’s across there,” he taught. “There were our room was located,”

“No! I’ll stay here. I don’t want to be next to you!” Asik ko

My skin was starting to heat up when he walked dangerously closer to me. I hugged myself even tighter when he stopped in front of me.

“How can we conceive our babies if you’re going to stay here? I don’t want to walk all the way here just to have you every night,” he said without restraint.

I stared and tried to sink into my brain what he said. “B-Babies? Are you insane ?! No babies will be formed because I can’t���”

I gasped when he grasped my both sides and held me closer. Our bodies collided and in an instant. The fire inside of me grew bigger. I-I need to escape! I was very close to his shoulder and his nail went down there as he caressed my waist down to my hips. I gulped.

“No King can’t resists to touch his beautiful Queen and oh, I’m not yet starting but I knew how will you react in bed,” he whisper

I unknowingly closed my eyes when I felt his lips softly trailing my jawline then he planted a soft kiss in my temple. “A tigress in bed. I see baby. I see,” he whispered huskily

I didn’t realize he was lying on the bed when his lips touched mine. This is our first. It was my first kiss. I couldn’t control myself anymore. I’m lost in his tounge doing sensual pattern inside my mouth making me muffled a moan. He seemed to like me even more because I felt him on top of me. His hard body against my soft one.

“Open your eyes Ameerah. Look at me. Look what I will do to you beautiful human,” He demanded with his raspy voice

I immediately followed what he commanded. Eyes locked while our tounge in sync. He slowly grind himself at me with still his clothes on. I moan in anticipation. I must scold myself for acting like this but I was carried away by his heat.

His kisses when down in my cleavage. His hands were caressing my thighs up. Which makes me moan louder. Oh my���

“V-Valdus,” I moaned

His lips came back to mine then he cupped my face. I moaned again when he slowly grinned his bulge in my feminine part. I tightened my grip on him as I felt him lower the zipper on the side of my body.

He was about to cup my still covered by bra breast when a loud knocked interrupt us. He blushed weakly and obviously furiously.

“Get the hell out!” He shouted

He was about to kiss me again when a sophisticated voice spoke outside. He suddenly stopped. I noticed how he stilled in his position before pulling himself up. I leaned on the headboard and adjusted myself.

My cheeks were still flushed because of what happened earlier. It almost happened if it wasn’t for���

“What are you doing here Alderie?”

I frowned when I heard that name. It sounds familiar. Where did I hear that? I suddenly looked at the open door. I heard that soft voice again so I stood up.

Alderie? She is the one referred to by the minister who should be more queen than me.

I gritted my teeth in annoyance. Because I want to see his face. I went out. And there, I saw her. Her eyes were hazel, long curly chestnut brown hair and tall stature. Pain flickered in her eyes when she looked at me from head to toe.

“A h-human?” He asked weakly

I saw Valdus look away. I can’t see the emotions in his eyes. There seems to be something in them. I can feel feel that they were still connected to each other.

“What are you doing here Alderie? You’re supposed to be in your kingdom helping Ephraim,” Valdus said seriously.

At the moment. I feel like I”m an air they can”t see. Valdus wouldn’t even look at me. That only Alderie had his eyes and attention.

“I-I wanted t-to talk. A-About us,” he stammered in response. Her eyes were full of begging as she looked at Valdus.

“Who are you-”

“Come with me,” Valdus interrupted my question

My lips parted as I looked at him. Did he just shut me out indirectly? I still plan to talk to him when he walks away with Alderie trailing him behind.

I felt the tightness on my chest. I can’t believe this. He shamelessly direspect me as his Queen when he turns his back on me. Is this right? I know I am just his Queen. No feelings. But why I felt like being toyed?

“Your highness,” Amber didn’t know what to do when I looked at her with teary eyes

I quickly wiped away my tears and calmed myself but the tears won’t budge. It keeps flowing in my cheeks. Why am I crying? I must expect this. This situation is because he just needs me. I am just a pay in my ancestor’s debt. So why do I expect him to treat me the way Dad treats Mom?

This felt so wrong. It felt so painful. I lay down on my bed and just let the tears fall on my cheeks. I felt Amber hug me to calm me down.

“I just realized that I wasn’t picky for him,”

Ameerah’s POV

“Your highness ?! W-Why are you not eating? Don’t you like the food?” Amber asked worriedly

I did not speak and remained hugged on the pillow. I know he’s worried because I didn’t even reduce the snack he served me and I’ve been an i***t since Valdus left.

I just don’t want to eat because I’m thinking deeply and food can only damage my concentration.

“Y-Your highness? Arent’t you feeling well?” I heard Amber call again

I sighed and closed my eyes for awhile before sitting. I leaned my back on the headboard then looked at him.

“I don’t want to eat. I have no appetite and I’m not in pain. I’m just thinking and I don’t want to be disturbed,” I answered him honestly.

He nodded and tried to smile. “I’m sorry your highness. I thought you’re not feeling well,” He let out a sigh before speaking again. “I don’t want to disturb you anymore so I’ll tell it to you now. King Valdus command me to transfer your things in his room. I’ll go now. Just call me your majesty if you needed something,”

So he really mean what he said? I nodded then he came out. What should I do now? What I am to him? Just one childbirth and then he will look at another woman. This aint the life I wanted to be! I don’t deserve this!

Annoyed, I ate none of the food Amber brought. It was only then that I felt hungry. I didn’t even eat this afternoon because of the thought.

I continue eating as if there is no tomorrow. Amber was even surprised that she could catch me eating. He still intends to pick up and throw away the food.

Watch me tonight how I will give you blue balls Valdus.

-

I was so bored in my room that I took Amber out after I ate. She gladly obey and offer herself to be my guide outside. When I got out, for the first time, from Valdus’ palace. There I saw up close the dried trees and weeds around. There’s a fountain in the front but the water was blood color.

“What happened in here? Why did all the trees and plants dry up? And why is your water red? I can’t even see the sun,” I kept asking.

I really wonder what there is in this kingdom. The sun was nowhere to be seen because of thick clouds showering us with snow that cooled the breeze. If I hadn’t left the palace. I didn’t know there was snow here.

Two soldiers helped me get on the horse and when Amber got on her own horse. She guided me. There were padin guards with our five soldiers in the back as we toured the enormous and immense palace of Valdus.

“Our Kingdom wasn’t like this before. Everything was so green and alive but when the sun disappeared and the water turned red. Everything died. The plants, the trees, flowers, blue water and even the sun hides from us. We were inveloped by a great darkness but we accepted it because it’s our fault in the first place, “she sighed

He looked up at the sky causing a few grains of snow to fall on his face. I saw how sad she was because of what happened. Who wouldn’t? If my palace will be like this? I’ll be depressed.

“I miss being alive. I miss the warmth of the sun. I missed the birds. The green trees and beautiful flowers. I missed the blue sea and the heart-whelming light of the moon. I missed it all,”

I could feel the sadness in her voice but I couldn”t help but ease her heart. Because if you miss something and want to come back. Only you can make way. It’s either you’ll accept and just be happy or do anything to make it back the way it was.

“Good afternoon Queen Ameerah. It’s a pleasure to see you here,”

Amber and I both turned to Ephraim on a black horse. He was wearing again that mischievous mask in his face. It’s as if he doesn’t care even though we know he has bad intentions. Or is this really just his expression?