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When Remeta ran out on her mother, Baski had tried her best to chase her but she was no match for a fifteen-year-old.
Remeta had run faster than lightning itself.
So, Baski went back to the palace building and waited for her daughter to return. She went to Danika's bedroom because she knows that it's the first place Remeta will come into when she gets back.
The wait is killing her. She isn't sure if her daughter will return...considering the way she ran out.
She tried to keep herself busy. The new herbal-leaves they picked, she emptied all on the table and began taking them one by one to grind.
She was in the middle of it when her door burst open and Chad entered the bedroom carrying—
"Oh, heavens! What happened to her!?" She shouted as Chad rushed to the bedroom and gently laid Danika on the bed.
Sally and Reme
1007 word(s)Published121Baski has developed a terrible headache.She watched Remeta who laid on the bed of her bedroom, crying her eyes out. She has tried consoling her daughter but Remeta is not consolable.She keeps sobbing and muttering, "He is leaving... He is leaving... So restless... He is so restless... He is hurting... He is leaving..."Baski was torn. She has tried to get Remeta to explain or elaborate, but she wouldn't say anything more, just keeps repeating the same words over and over again.Should she give her sleeping herbs as she gave to Sally?But she knows that Remeta won't take them. She wondered what's happening to her daughter, and at the same time, she's wondering if Danika will be alright.The beating she got wasn't a minor one, and her bruises aren't minor either. She had to sedate Sal
1101 word(s)Published122Vetta can't believe the sight in front of her. Her hand on the wall of the side of the window balled into fist.The king stayed that way. He didn't raise his head. It's as if a bound is holding his head to her belly, and he isn't ready to pull away anytime soon.The sight was hurting Vetta's eyes too much, she reached for the doorknob of the bedroom, but Baski held her hand. It forced her to look at Baski's face and the older woman was shaking her head.Baski wanted to talk but she can't do so in front of there or they'll risk being seen by the king. So, she pulled Vetta away from the window and away from Danika's bedroom until they reached the hallway in the other side of the palace."No, you can't go in there, Vetta. Danika needs ultimate rest and she doesn't need to be disturbed at the moment." Baski informed her.&
1224 word(s)Published123"How are you feeling, Danika?" He repeated, watching her carefully."My body hurts." She whimpered, her voice slurred. "My child... What about my child...?"The king didn't miss a beat when he groaned, "She's fine. She's sleeping with Baski." Knowing she was referring to Remeta.It has gotten to his notice time and again that she takes Remeta like her child, even though it's only a few years between them. Everyone in the palace knows how possessive she is of that girl."Oh..." She breathed out in relief, her head rolling aside. "My body hurts...""The medicine man said that you will be fine. You have to be fine." His voice was a harsh command. His hand tightened on hers.She kept quiet. Only breathed harshly, sweat pouring from her face. She's in a lot of pain.Th
1129 word(s)Published124King Lucien walked into the dungeon. The two new prisoners got up and knelt before him in greeting."Your H-Highness..." They said in reunion, their voices showed their nervousness.King Lucien stood at the entrance of it and looked at both women. Coria and Zenia.He has a fleeting memory of Coria back in Mombana. He has never known her to be wicked. Her actions were unexpected.He closed his eyes and his mind was filled with the image of Danika lying down there all bandaged up and in pain.The actions of his people... It was animalistic.He just stood watching the two women, his expression as hard—as cold—as ever. It makes both of them as nervous as ever.His silence wasn't making it any easier for them. They waited for him to talk but he wouldn't say
1055 word(s)Published125Vetta had a sleepless night the night before. Very restless night.She couldn't leave the palace all morning because her quarters were being cleaned out and it will make the maids suspicious if she goes out by that time and they out for long.She waited impatiently, and by afternoon, the worry was almost eating out her liver. When the maids were done with their thorough cleaning of all the rooms in the Mistress Quarters, she sent them all away.Then, she dressed up in a yellow, well-embroiled corset and a very long veil to match with it so that her face will be hidden when she goes out of the palace.It was a very long walk as usual, because she couldn't take the carriage. That would raise suspicion too.She knocked on Karandy's door when she finally arrived. It's so cold outside and her insides are in ch
931 word(s)Published12"I can give you pleasure... Mistress." He groaned, he raised his hand to caress her face but she slapped his hand away."Don't ever put your hand on me! Ever again! I will not tumble the sheets with dirt! How dare you even have such intentions!? I am the King's woman!" Her eyes filled with fire even as her traitorous body reacted.But, she's determined never to lay with him. How dare he!?Now that his intentions are clear, Karandy became bolder. "The king will never know. And it's just this once.""You're not touching my body." She spoke through gritted teeth. "You take the money and get us out of this mess you put us in!"Karandy almost reminded her that it was her idea to carry out that plan, but he didn't. Instead, he boldly run his hand down her arm. "This mess is a big one, Mistress. And
862 word(s) Published 127 The water and the food ready, Baski woke Danika up from sleep. She was persistent about it. At last, Danika opened her eyes reluctantly. Baski got behind her head and pulled her up, helping her to lie in her arms, she supported Danika's head with against her blossom. "You have to eat to keep strong. Your wounds will heal faster too." "Alright, Baski..." She whispered drowsily. Baski spoonfed her gently, and she ate obediently. In the silence that followed, Baski fed there the first course of the meal from the tray. When the plate became empty, Baski dropped it beside the bed and picked up a full plate of tomato bisque soup. She used the spoon to feed it to Danika. The more Danika ate, the more she began to feel better and less sleepy. She shifted uncomfortably on Baski's body
818 word(s)Published128"I know it's stupid too." Danika said cluelessly, "Carrying the King's child... It's a good thing the child is no longer in me..."But, even as she said that the tears wouldn't stop falling from her eyes.Baski's eyes went wide open. She can't believe this...! It's just too impossible...!"Who's the child was that, Danika?" She blurted out.Danika looked confused and surprised at the same time. "Madam Baski...?"Baski's hand reached out and took Danika's hand into hers. She squeezed in agitation. "Tell m-me the truth, you know I'll never tell on you, right? The king will never find out...! We'll bury it here and treat it like it never happened! As far as you promise me that it'll never happen again, the king will never find out! But, you have to tell me who's child you carried!?"Danik