Mated To The Fairy Princess

The missing princess

Queen Zina's POV

"What do you mean by you can't find the princess" I roared, staring furiously at the bodyguards and maids who quickly knelt down with their head slightly bowed.

Yesterday during the family's dinner, I noticed that the head princess wasn't on the dining table. It was really strange because Luna isn't the kind of person to miss dinner because she loves eating.

I had called one of my maids to go check up on the princess.The maid returned to tell me that the princess was resting and had ordered no one to disturb her.

I felt it was odd but I didn't want to push the matter further.

And this morning, the princess didn't show up for breakfast either. I had to pay a visit to her chamber and to my chagrin, she was not there. I ordered the maids and bodyguards to check the whole kingdom but she is no where to be found.

"Forgive our incapability, your highness" They chorused.

" Shut up! You all are so useless. I gave you such a small responsibility, just to take care of the princess and you couldn't even do that?" I growled.

" Forgive us your highness" They whimpered.

"Forgive you?" I scoffed angrily. " Is that supposed to tell me the whereabouts of the princess? What if she is in danger?. You all deserve death for not being able to take care of the head princess properly"

I sighted exasperatedly as I walked to and fro the large hall, thinking of a way to know about my daughter's whereabouts.

" My..my.. highness, I have something to report" Zuba, Luna's right hand man suddenly stuttered.

I turned to him. "Speak"

"Your highness. Diana was the only maiden who was missing at the exact time the head princess went missing"

I raised my eyebrows. Diana?

" Who is Diana?"

"She is one of the head princess maidens and the closest of all"

" Which among you is the so called Diana?" I roared.

After much hesitation, one of the maidens replied " it's me your highness" she stuttered with her head still bowed.

"Raise your head. I want to see your face" I commanded and she slowly raised her head, shivering. I could recognize her, she is the bold child who had the guts to try to get closer to the princess. I have tried to separate her from my innocent baby and put her back to her place where she belongs but she always finds her way to Luna again.

"Where is the head princess?" I furrowed my brows.

" I..I.. don't know about the princess whereabouts"

" Are you playing games with me?" I yelled with a hard slap across her face.

"No..I wouldn't dare my queen"

"I ask again, where is the head princess?" I spoke with my jaw locked and only my lip moved.

" I really don't know my queen. I swear by my mom's grave" she swore, crying profusely.

I studied her for a moment probably thinking if i could trust her words. But I couldn't bring myself to trust anyone, my daughter is at risk here and I will do everything to get to the root of this matter even if it means crushing anyone who seems suspicious.

" Then can you explain to me why you were not with other maidens during the time the princess went missing?" I slowly spoke and folded my arms across my chest.

" It was just a mere coincidence my queen. I..I..was in the kitchen"

"In the kitchen? No one saw you in the kitchen" I fired. " Looks like you want it the hard way"

I turned to the law keepers. "Tie her up and flog her. Continue flogging her until she talks" I ordered, sitting back on my throne.

The law keepers are group of faires that has been trained to make sure that laws and orders are maintained in the kingdom and those who dares to break them are punished.

"Yes my queen"

Two of them quickly grabbed Diana and tied her to a chair.

"No..no.. please spare me, my queen. I'm indeed innocent" Diana cried.

One of them brought out the strong whip made of tree barks.

"No.. please spare me your highness" Diana yelled as the cane came in contact with her skin. I maintained a strict face as I slowly gulped down my special drink which I usually take to calm down my nerves.

After fifty two strokes, she finally agreed to talk.

"I will tell you my queen.. please spare me" She said, weakly.

Luna's POV

"Mark please wake up" I said with a tap.

Mark had finally returned from wherever he had gone to, only to take his bath and return back to sleeping.

I am sure he hasn't eaten since morning and must be so hungry.

I had taken some money from his dad and I hope it will be enough to get him some food and groceries.

"Mark" I called again.

"Just let me be..I want to sleep" He said, weakly.

I let out a deep breath as I thought of a better way to get him off the bed.

"Mark.I have some money" I exclaimed and just as expected, he stood up immediately and sat on the bed.

"You have some money?" He repeated with widened eyes.

" Yes" I giggled, waving the few bundles of money at him.

He quickly grabbed them. "I really miss holding unto bundles of money like this" he muttered.

" If only you could agree to start working" I shrugged.

"Let's don't talk about this now, please"

" Whatever" I rolled my eyes.

" But, how did you get this money?" He asked with furrowed brows.

I swallowed hard.. " I...I.."

I know Mark, if he gets to find out that I took the money from his dad - he will rather die of hunger than getting food with it. He can be so stubborn at times.

"Did you steal it?" He guessed.

"Steal? Hell no! I worked for it" I fired.

" You have gotten a job?"

" Uh-huh" I nooded positively.

"When? Where? When did you leave the house?" He asked confused.

He was right. I have never gone out of the house. He won't believe me if I said that I got a bodyguard job. I have to think of something believable.

"Why aren't you saying anything?" Mark asked bringing me out of my thoughts.

"I..I..I.. work downstairs" I finally managed to say.

"What?"

"Yes.. since you don't want to work and wouldn't want me to take anything from your family, I decided to assist in the house chores and get paid.

He burst out laughing but stopped when he noticed that I wasn't laughing. "Wait. Isn't that supposed to be a joke?"

"I'm serious Mark. What would you have me do? I can't sit and watch you die slowly of hunger"

" Don't pity me, I am fine. I can't let you act as a maid to those people" He groused and stood to his feet.

" I am not acting as a maid. I am only assisting, it's not a big deal" I shrugged with a forced smile.

"It's not a big deal for you but it's a big deal for me. You're staying with me and it's really unfair if I sit back and watch you serve my family" He said, staring out through the window with his back turned to me.

"But I'm not complaining. Moreover, I don't have much work to do - all I do, is supervise the helpers. More like a supervisor" I giggled and he shot me a stare.

I couldn't help but wonder what exactly his problem was. If he really is bothered about me working as a maid then why couldn't he just solve it by going back to the company?. The more I thought about it, the more confused I became.

I sighed exasperatedly and walked over to where he stood. "I'm really hungry Mark. Can you come with me to get something to eat?" I pouted my lip.

He looked up at me and kept quiet.

"Please"

"Fine. Give me some minutes, I will go change my dress" He agreed, walking towards his closet.

I turned my back as he changed into a blue jeans trouser and white hoodie. He looked so cool and innocent. I was already dressed in a short blue flayed gown and black boot.

We both sauntered downstairs and was about leaving through the main door when a voice stopped us." Where are you guys going to?" Sarah asked.

"It is none of your business" Mark snorted.

" Mind your words young man. Have you forgotten what your dad told you?" She snapped.

"But I am allowed to talk to you anyway it pleases me right?" I stepped in front of Mark, Sarah's smirk turned into a frown. "And why do you want to know about our whereabouts? Don't tell me that you are scared that Mark is going to the company to start working again?." I gasped.

"Why would I be scared?" Sarah fired.

" Because your son is incompetent and you are scared Mark would take all the glory if he starts working again" I smirked.

" How dare you ?" She yelled.

" Let's go Dave" I hissed as we both walked out, totally ignoring her.

I just don't like that witch. She is the reason why Mark stopped working, she is the reason why my life is so miserable right now and I will not spare anything to make her life miserable too.

Mark walked towards the parking lot and I followed suit wondering why he was heading towards that direction when he had no car. He stopped beside a green camry car.

"Get in" He ordered and entered the driver's seat.

My jaw dropped in shock. "You have a car?"

"Yes. This was my first car. Mum had gotten it for me on my eighteenth birthday. I had parked it away because I could afford to get the latest cars but since I no longer have a car, I had to go get my baby back again"

Really?. This means I will no longer have to walk on my feet under the sun.

I chuckled and hopped into the car.