Chapter three :
Liana's pov :
"Father are you okay"
I cried while reaching out to him, he could not talk, he just gave me a smile of approval, the same smile he gave whenever he was proud of me.
The maids and few guards left in the Palace hurried to him, taking him for some medical check to ensure the King's safety.
I didn't want to think right now, I just needed some time out alone. Ignoring the voices of my mother and elder sister, I walked away to my room.
I looked at myself in the mirror, I was a mess, my beautiful yellow dress was now stained with blood, my blonde hair was an absolute disaster.
I took off my clothes and rushed to the bath parlour , sinking into the pool of water covered in roses and the sweet scent of Lavender and cinnamon.
Staying under the water for a few seconds , I got up, gasping for air. I washed my body thoroughly like it could taste off the stench of death I had witnessed today.
Getting back to my room, I applied my oils on my body and hair, getting into my night wear and crashing on my bed.
Everything came into my mind, the slaughter, the killing, my people dying, the blood shed and the thought that I almost lost my father. Tears came rolling down uncontrollably.
I wiped them up and tried to sleep but I just couldn't help it. Was I going to die in the next three days?
I mean, if the devil says he is coming to take a person, does that not mean taking the person's soul?
Would I not have to be dead for that to happen?
No matter what it was, I am a brave woman and I do not regret whatever actions or decisions I had taken today, it was for the greater good.
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The remaining two days came by quite fast, with me giving instructions to the maids and guards, trying to get the kingdom back to how it had been before, the warm glowing kingdom that smelled like roses and sweet milk bread.
And it was all coming back slowly, bit by bit, we were overcoming everything, we are strong people, and we were proving it in how we were moving on, creating a better life that we deserved.
My father, the king, had asked me earlier to ask for anything and he would grant it to me, no matter what it was as a sign of gratitude for saving the Kingdom.
And I was to give him a reply today. I knocked on the massive door, made up of thick wood and golden handles and decorations.
" Come in" , came my father's voice
And I walked in, there he was, sitting on his chair, note that this is not his throne room or his bedroom . He was still recovering so he was not all up and doing as usual.
" Good day father"
I greeted bowing my head as a sign of respect.
" How are you coping?" I added almost immediately.
" I am very much better, thanks to you and your bravery" he said and I moved closer to him, kneeling at his feet while he patted my head as he usually does. It was my fathers way of assuring me that everything was fine.
He looked at me with deep fatherly love
" Birthing you Liana, is far better than birthing a thousand sons. You are perfect evidence that a female child can be worth more than multiple sons, especially with some rebellious nature" he said the last part intentionally, winking at me.
I chuckled at his joke, knowing he was intentionally teasing me by reminding me that I was indeed rebellious but also that he loved me that way.
" Like I said earlier on, ask me of anything, and I will grant you, I guess you are here to tell me what you would like me to do for you my darling child"
My father added and my mood immediately went south
" About that, yes father" I said getting up immediately and looking out the window
"I would like to get away, far away from from this place on my own, my mind is already made up father, I'm just telling you officially"
I added.
I turned, looking at my father and I could see the deep pain hidden in his eyes. I know he could not refuse my request no matter what, he was a king and his words were very important. Once he made a promise, he was to fulfil it, no matter the cost of it. And he already made a promise to grant me whatever it was that I asked of him.
And I could see the deep pain in his eyes as he spoke
" Is that what you truly want my child to leave your old man? "
Tears immediately formed in my eyes as he spoke these words but I had to do this, I made a deal with the devil, and the devil doesn't bargain.
" I have made my decision father, this is what I want, I have to do this" I replied
" Is there nothing else you could ask of me, maybe half of the kingdom, maybe gold and silver, or even the throne, I would gladly give, why does it have to be losing you that you requested of me?"
He asked me and pain obviously lingered in his voice.
" Please father, no questions asked, just set your little girl free, I'm doing this for us"
I said trying to sound strong but I was obviously doing a poor job at it.
My father took a few minutes just staring at me, he was in pain and he was deeply hurt obviously but he had no other option, than to grant me my request
" It pains me deeply to say this, your request is granted, I just hope you know what you are doing ".
JJ'S PEN.
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