BOUND BY OUR SECRET

CHAPTER 5

The night went on for a while, Sara wasn't ready to let this moment die. She kissed the king, she danced, intentionally taking the chance to make Javier suffer, she moved her hips so seductively as everyone cheered for them. Alex thought Sara was on to him, he wanted to excuse them both, but Sara refused.

“ Where are we going?”.. Sara asked

“ You made an unholy gesture, My Queen, I could only imagine doing unholy things right now to you.”

Clearly both weren't thinking the same thing.

“ I think it's best we call it a night..I'm not really in tune with the unholy things tonight.”

Both the queen and king laughed at his demand. “ I think you might be right. I am tired. Let's call it a night?”

“ I think we should. I'll be with you shortly.”

The king left the queen for a minute, and Sara's only thought was to find Javier who was nowhere to be seen. “ You can't run too far from me.”

The party met a short end as both the king and queen had retired. A guard that had been noticing Javier all night was eager to find out why he wasn't cheerful like the others.

“ Javier!! What is wrong with you? Looks like you weren't lively today, is there anything you want to tell me?”

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“ I'm fine.. you don't have to worry. I became tired earlier than I thought. So I left immediately after the king and queen retired.”

Travor wasn't sure if to believe him, unlike any other day. Javier is the brightest.

“ If you say so.”

Javier's mind had replayed all the incidents of that night. He was utterly ashamed that he has been used by the queen severally. He knew his feelings would get him killed and his sister would suffer greatly.

“ I need to put an end to this. My duty is to serve the royal family, and not to be used as a desire to the queen.” He spoke softly. He could only wait a little because he knew that his service to the king would come to an end soon.

The queen had made something for the king, something she was sure would take him out for a while. “ I don't think he'll be up tonight, I only pray he doesn't feel the urge to vomit, unless my effort…no Sara, he's asleep. Go and find Javier.’

Sara knew Javier didn't stay with the other guards. He was reserved because of his position and also the king's choice. Sara knew she could spend time with him, and this private pen would never be found by anyone.

“ Javier.. wake up!!”

“ Jesus!! My Queen. Do you need something?”

“ I need you Javier. Only you.” Sara immediately started stripping all her nighties off. Javier stopped her immediately. “ You don't have to do this. I don't want to have to continue this betrayal to the king.”

Sara sighed. “ He is asleep. No one will come to know. Or else…or else you do not want to continue.”

Javier nodded. “ I think it's best if we dissolve our affair. The king is already so in love with you, you wouldn't want to destroy your marriage.. because of me. I mean, you are my queen.”

“ You don't have to bother about anything. I just want you now…my husband won't ever find out. I swear to you.” . Sara's face instantly went from command to plea.

“ You have to leave my queen..now.”

Javier took the queen across the gate. He knew that some guards were awake. The queen could only watch helplessly as her lover drove her away.

“ You will come back to me, and it will be soon.” Sara whispered.

She walked into her room. Only to find Alex, standing hands folded as he backed against the wall.

“ Where did you go, my queen?’

“ I wasn't tired.. went to get some air, and maybe some ice cream.”

King Alex was still under the influence of the drug and Sara knew.

“ What about we go to bed? You still have the meeting tomorrow.”

“ Are you sure you're good? I know there must be something wrong with you tonight cause you never take ice cream.”

The queen was shocked about the king's guess “ I do on days like this. Good night sweetie.”

The following day was good, the king didn't suspect anything and the atmosphere was calm..too calm.

“ Where is everyone?” Sara asked the king.

“ We have a ritual here in the palace and it's the 10th of Eid.. everyone would be expecting you downstairs.”

“ Oh really. Well I'll have to dress up then.”

“That's not necessary. The goal of the festival is for everyone to look like nobles, not royalty.. everyone would be joining, including the families of everyone.”

“ I really like that. But my king, next time, let's kiss before going into the affairs of the day. That'll be better.”

“ I'm so sorry, I can't leave my wife unattended to.. come here.”

Laughter filled the room as Sara started dancing with the king, remembering her childhood and sharing some memories.

“ Let's make the best out of today.”

People gathered round the palace with gifts, feeds and livestock, but the queen left them unattended because of the lady Javier brought with him.

“ Is he married?” Sara's eyes widened.

“ My Queen, my king. Meet Danielle, my wife.” Javier's eyes went straight to the queen as if glancing to see her last shame.

“ You're married, that's shocking.”

“ Why? Why can't he be married?” Alex asked playfully.

“ I thought he wasn't, I saw him around the guards and a lot of young lads, I only could imagine..a wife.”

“ Well he is your majesty..and we've been married for a while.. say like 3 years now. These are my sons.” Danielle responded.

The queen was left perplexed and shocked, Javier had only wanted her to back off, and clearly his move was undeniably perfect.