Groomed for Kahuna

Putting the Queens H

"What are you doing?" Kahuna asked glaring at him. He was confused as to why he was holding his mother in such an intimate position and why was his mother allowing this. "Kahuna" Lou responded letting go of Johanna. "I was helping Mrs. Leoni, she was going to fall." Kahuna glared at him and turned his focus to his mother. "Yes dear." She put her hand to her head "I was feeling a little faint. I skipped lunch today, because I was in a meeting with your father trying to tie up the loose ends of this situation with the Longs." She continued faking a weak voice. Kahuna slowly walked to her side and gently took her arm. "Mother, go relax. I'm sure me and father can manage. He would not be pleased with me if I didn't put your health before anything." He said with concern evident in his voice. "I'll have the cook send something to your room." He said while guiding her back towards her room. "It's fine sweetheart, I'll just eat after I've seen that everything is suitable....." Kahuna interrupted her. "Mother, I insist. Go! rest. or I will have no other option than to get father involved." Johanna eyed Lou warily as she complied with her sons demands. "That won't be necessary. However you go ahead and handle business, ill go ahead to the dinningroomand order and order a light snack." She told him and began walking away without a response. "Since your mother won't be in need of my assistance, would you like me to escort to the Longs new quarters?" Lou spoke up cutting the awkward silence while they watched Johanna walk down the hall. "No, that's OK. I'm sure you have more important things to tend to." Kahuna stated leaving Lou standing alone in the hallway. He then reached into his po ket and pulled out his cellphone dialing Turros number. "Father, why do you insist on treating my mother like you don't care for her." He began.

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"This is too kind.I never would've imagined in a million years our family would be staying in the castle as guests." Kahli gushed as she admire the decorations of her new temporary home. Kahuna couldn't explain the feeling he got from seeing her smile. He knew that he would be a better husband to Jashmeyale than his father was to Johanna. He would do anything in his power to keep her smiling on a day to day basis."Well dear it's fitting seeing as your carrying the future princess" Jei spoke up and pulled Khali into his side giving her a kiss on the side of her head. Kahuna smiled was happy to see Khali snuggle in her husband's embrace. That showed him his wife would be brought up in a loving household. "I will leave you two to get acquainted with your new home. Jei, you are to report at 5am for duty." Jei smiled from ear to ear and reached his hand out to shake Kahunas hand. "Thank you so much again." Kahuna returned his gesture with a strong grip and nodded his head.

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"Tell me! Tell me he makes you feel better than me and I'll never mention it again." Lou yelled at Johanna. She quickly walked across the room to to stand in front if him. "I need you to lower your voice. Trust me when I say I understand your frustration, but what exactly would you have me do about it?! Run away with you for a few days, months at the most if we can go quick enough to get a head start and experience a small amount if freedom and bliss before I'm put to death for dishonoring the king? is that what you'd have me do? Shall I leave my child and future grandchildren selfishly mourning me? because that is all that can come from our union.!" She said just above a whisper. Lou ran a hand through his hair in frustration. "Aaarrgh....I don't know Johanna. I don't have all the answers. All I know is every time he touches you it's like it drives a knife straight through my heart." He grabbed her hands and leaned down to be on her level. "And when you come to me in pain....it makes me so angry it's probably a sin to say the things I want to do outloud." Johanna put her hand to his cheek. "This can't happen. We will can never be." She said softly looking directly into his eyes. "You say that, but it already is happening. Your just so afraid to admit it." He responded returning her soft voice. Johanna shook her head and turned away from him. "Please....just go. I do not belong to myself. I am his till death." She wiped at the stubborn tears that burned her eyes as they fell unwilling. "Johanna please...." Just then hard footsteps could be heard coming thier way. Johanna wiped her face with the back of her hands, cleared her throat and fixed her posture. "Anna, why aren't you resting my love?" Turro rushed into the private dining room and pulled Johanna into a hug. "I came as soon as Kahuna called and told me about your condition. Why didn't you tell me you weren't feeling well? You've been crying? Are you keeping something from me?" Johanna quickly shook her head no. " I don't know why Kahuna decided it was a good idea to worry you. I told him o hadn't eaten and was just feeling weak." Turro turned to Lou "Thank you for watching after her, but in here now. You can resume your duties." He said dismissing Lou without another thought. Turro sat down and reached his hand out to Johanna. "Come here love." Johanna went obediently and didn't once look at Lou as she made herself comfortable in Turros lap. "I know what you need love, how about a bowl of fresh fruit." She nodded her head keeping her head hidden on his shoulder. "Yeah, and maybe some yogurt." He continued. She simply nodded again not trusting her voice because her emotions were still running high from her conversation with Lou. Turro motioned for Euro, his right hand man. "Have the cook bring out a fresh bowl of the queens favorite fruits and a bit of yogurt with cashews." The king instructed him. Turro turned his attention back his wife, rubbed her back. "I'm gonna push my meetings back today and see to it that your well taken care of." He told her placing a kiss on head. "You don't have to do that Turro. I know you have a lot of responsibilities and I would hate be cause of you falling behind." His eyebrows creased and a frown formed on his face. "It's my duty to see to your health love. What type of husband would I be if I left you in your time of need." Johanna honestly didn't want the attention. She wanted to allow herself to deal with her emotions concerning Lou, but she knew better then to push Turro, so she stayed quiet.

When Johanna's food was brought out as requested Turro adjusted her on his lap and fed her. "Come on love, let's get you back to your room." He attempted to carry her, but she pushed off his chest and scrambled to her feet. "That is absolutely too much. I know you mean well Turro, but I'm not indolent. I accept your escort, but I can walk myself." She said with her eyebrows creased. She couldn't read his expression so she quickly grabbed his hand and added "With all due respect My King." He chuckled, intertwining thier fingers. "Ok." He replied softly as they walked out of the dinningroom headed to her bedroom.