"I have sinned greatly against your Majesty"
"This child is not your flesh and blood" she informed kneeling in court in the presence of all the officials.
"I will accept any punishment, please don't forgive me" she adds a tear escaping her eye as sh...
The king was wearing blue and white, with a blue head band, he looked up to meet my eyes sending his men away.
"My lady"
"Your Majesty" I said bowing.
"I am sorry this is so sudden"
"It is okay your Majesty, there isn't much to prepare"
"Let's go then"
When we reached the carriage the king gestured for me to sit in. He stood outside talking to the Commander. The commander then came around to where I sat. "Your highness, his Majesty insists on riding his horse, please convince him to sit with you" The king would have wanted to ride with the men, being the General in the past he will feel uncomfortable sitting in a carriage.
"Alright" I accepted bravely even though I was completely lost for words. I came out and walked up to him.
"Your Majesty, you would need to save your energy for your schedules later in the day" "And because of the cool breeze being alone in the carriage will...." I trailed off, waiting for him to understand.
He hesitated for a while, then agreed.
********* It was my first time seeing the king this up close so I snicked glances at him every now and then. I could now see the built muscle under his robe, his long eye lashes, Adam's apple and his small but wide palm. We reached a place where the carriage rocked more than usual, our shoulders brushed forcing me look away to watch the vast land. It gave me one last hard jolt sending me flying to his side, I had to hold his second knee for support but just as if I made contact with hot dry coal I retracted my hand with a yelp and quickly straightened my spine up.
"Forgive me" I remedied.
From the corner of my eye I saw how he fought to restrain a smile and his expression clearly saying. 'So this is what she meant by getting warm'
I held the carriage firm as we carried on with our journey.
******** His Majesty said it will be a good opportunity to visit my home, so we had a almost peaceful meal together with mother. Every time she smiled broadly you should be sure to find a pinch mark on my thigh.
I dreaded how I will be left alone here when he leaves.
We escorted him to the front door after saying he would be back late evening to retrieve me. I turned back to walk with mother. "Mother" I said holding her hand and resting my head on her shoulder.
She struggled to keep a straight face. I have missed her so much. She released my grip and turned to face me.
"You and you" she said referring to Doha "I will see you in my room".
Doha looked like she had just seen a ghost and I couldn't help but laugh.
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