Groomed for Kahuna

Goodbye

The castle gates were lined with staff. Everyone had gathered to say goodbyeto Kahuna. Johanna stood by patiently and watched as her son kissed Jashmeyales forehead and handed her back to Khali. "Goodbye mother. I love you so much. I will call everyday and write often." He squeezed Johanna in his arms and rubbed her back, feeling bad because he could feel the tears wetting his shirt. "You be brave. I love you more than you'll ever know son." She told him with a shaky voice, trying to hold back her tears Turro stood by and watched his wife holding his son. Most of her time was spend with him, so the King knew she was in a bad mind state at this time. He patiently waited until she was ready to release Kahuna before threading his fingers with hers and pulling her into his side. He felt joy when she leaned into him and rest her head on his chest, seeking comfort. Kahuna extended his hand to shake his father's. "Make me proud son." Turro said smiling."Sir we must start our journey." Lou called out to Kahuna holding open the back door of the limousine. Johanna looked to Lou with tears streaming. Not only was her son leaving, but she wasn't even allowed to say goodbye to Lou. They made eye contact and she dropped head. There was no need to hide her sorrow, because to everyone around it was only because of her son's departure. Turro bit his bottom lip and balled his fist as he watched Lou staring at Johanna with yearning in his eyes and then he watched as a new flood of tears dampened his wife's beautiful features.Even though she dropped her head he felt her body shake as she cried. It killed him that although Turro was sure she was saddened by Kahunas leaving, she would also miss Lou.Turros initial plan was to send Edos with Kahuna, because he trained side by side with him and conquered many wars and battles together. When he thought about the fact that Johanna and Lou had been meeting secretly behind his back he found the solution to his problem. Although his son would come back a King, Lou would not be so lucky. His death would appear as some random incident and it would be when he was not around Kahuna. Turro was sure if Lou was in trouble Kahuna would intervene. As for Johanna, he loved her too much to live without her so for that reason alone she had escaped her death, but she still had many punishments ahead of her before she would find herself back in his good graces. Unable to contain her emotions, Johanna turned to Turro and lifted her head to meet his eye. "May I retire my King?" her voice shook as she addressed him. Turro wanted her to continue to seek comfort from him, but all she ever wanted to do was go in her room. He suspected it was to plan a meeting with Lou, but now she must want to be alone to mourn the loss of her lover. His face showed no emotion as he met her gaze. Instead of responding he bent his head to kiss her forehead and pulled her into him, rubbing her back in soothing circles. The crowd cheered as Kahuna sat in the luxurious car. Lou shut the door and got into the front passenger seat. Once the car was out of view Turro gestured to Aubrey. "Take the Queen to her room to rest." Aubrey nodded her head and placed her arm around Johanna's shoulders. Shooting daggers with her eyes at her husband, she snatched away from Aubrey and began walking swiftly back to her room. Once inside the palace where the halls were basically barren, because everyone was celebrating with the king Johanna let her frustration be known."I am not a child that I need to be escorted to my room. I simply requested to retire so that I can have some time to myself. You two are suffocating me!" She raised her voice as she rushed up the stairs. Aubrey eyes grew big with shock at the Queens outburst and she stopped for a moment. She contemplated allowing Johanna to proceed on her own, but decided against it. If Turro found out she didn't follow his orders exactly she would be punished. After all she was well aware that she was being vetted to take the Queens place if the situation called for it. She followed behind the Queen, but not as close as she was before. Once inside of the room Aubrey locked the door and took a seat in the recliner chair and sat quietly so she wouldn't further anger Johanna. Although Aubrey was quiet, her presence infuriated the queen. Not only was being robbed of time to herself, she had to be constantly surveyed by a woman that her husband made a display of f*****g right in her face. She went into the bathroom, slammed and locked the door. There was nothing she wanted more in this moment than to be gone far from this prison that was her home. She leaned on the countertop and starred at her reflection in the mirror. "I hate him so much!" She screamed to the top of her lungs and slammed her fist against the countertop. "My Queen." The doorknob jiggled as Aubrey called out her. She ignored her and blew out an exaggerated breath. "My Queen...please let me in. I have a message for you." Johanna's nostrils flared and she could here her heart beating in her ears. Her breathing became shallow and she felt like her whole body was suddenly 100 degrees. "Please my Queen...the King is requesting your immediate presence." Johanna's body suddenly felt like led and her head was spinning. She attempted to reach out to unlock the door, but for some reason her body wouldn't make the motions her mind was telling it to. "Oh gosh..." She said shakily and tried to grip the sides of the countertop to steady herself, but everything went black. Aubrey became nervous, because Johanna would usually answer at any mention of the Turro. She heard a loud nose and then it was silent again. "My queen..!" She called out again loudly, but when she didn't get an answer she reached into her apron pocket and pulled out the keys shifting through them quickly until she came across the one that would open the door. Taking a deep breath she stuck the key in and twisted it allowing her to finally open the door. She let out a loud scream and rushed to Johanna's side, who was sprawled out on the floor seemingly unconscious. "Oh my gosh...my queen...Johanna!" She called as she shook her. relief flooded her when she heard a small moan. "I'm going to get help, I'll be right back." She told her and raced out the room into the hallway. The first person she saw was Edos making his way towards her. "Is everything ok Aubrey? I heard a scream." She shook her head "It's the queen, she must've passed out on the bathroom floor." She explained frantically. Turro would not be pleased with her if anything happened to his wife on her watch. "Ok, calm down. I will go see to the queen. You go get Turro, he's in his office." Aubrey nodded her head and raced down the hall to Turros office. She knocked harder than normal and called out to him impatiently. "My king!...please! it is urgent!" She called out and knocked again. When the door opened, she was stunned to see the woman open the door. Her face was flushed and her dress was unbuttoned. "What is it that you need from the King."