A ROYAL TALE OF JEALOUSY - CHAPTER 32&33
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Veal was taken to priest Nunu’s hut and some villagers who are so eager to know what happened stood outside the hut, talking about what happened.
Brielle who saw the scene smile and started walking away, she doesn’t know the cause of his fall but she feel so good about it, watching the son of the man that made her turn to an orphan fall is one of the most exciting scene she have ever witnessed.
“I think the king is sick before coming to beg us, that means he really love us”A woman said.
“That is right, he really love us and care for us, we should stop the h@?? comment about him”Another one replied.
“That is right, let’s stop it”
“I thank you all for staying here for our king”A guard caught thier attention when he screamed and the noise reduce; They are all ready to hear him.
“The king is fine now, you can go home now”He said and there was a loud cheer among the villagers until a man spoke.
“If the king is okay then he should come out and thank us for staying with him or, is he acting up”The man said with a disgusting look on his face.
“No, it is not like that; What I mean by the king is that, he have been healed but he is still unconscious because he is not completely heal”The guard explained.
👥That is what happened?
👥I won’t leave here until he is completely okay
👥How dare you lie to us
👥Our king Veal is still unconscious.
“I greet you all”Zuriel push the guard away slightly.
👥She is a bad queen
👥She is too fussy, I heard she poison the late king
👥What did she think she is doing.
“King Veal is resting for now and it will not be advisable for him not to be in a noisy environment, it will be a great help if you can all go to your houses and come and check on him next tomorrow”She explained.
“Why can’t we come and check on him tomorrow? Have you ki|| him just the way you ki||ed the former king?”A man snapped and Zuriel fold her fist angrily.
“You! Take him to the prison now”She said to one of the guard and they carry the man away.
“I can tell the guards to take all of you to the prison and treat you like a trash if you stay one more minute here”She thr_@tened and they started leaving cursing her but she paid less attention to them.
She smile when they all left, she couldn’t believe she will be able to talk to them, definitely she still have her power. She smile again but when she remembered she is not in her chamber, she frowned.
“It is so surprising that they all left”She smiled at a guard.
••••
<PRIEST NUNU HUT>
They told the villagers the opposite of what is happening, in priest Nunu’s hut, the tension there is so high, everyone there keep a sad face, the king is not even showing any signs that he is a living thing.
“Priest Nunu, what is happening”Queen Ebbe who stood beside Queen Zuriel asked, they are the only one present from the clan, five guards are also present.
“The king is under a spell and I’m sure it is from the palace but who ever cast spell on the chosen one will see the wrath of of the gods”Nunu replied as she continue, rubbing Veal forehead with a white substance.
“Priest, I don’t think you are saying the truth; someone from the palace cast a spell on him? Who would do that….”
“Probably his rivals”Nunu snapped angrily and Zuriel gulped down nothing, she just accept the fact that Nunu is not just a priest but a sensitive one.
“Who is the king favourite guard?”She asked and a man step forward.
“Who is the closet person to the king?”She questioned.
“Lady Hera and his maid”He replied truthfully.
“Get them here”She ordered and the man take a step to the exit but Zuriel stop him.
“Who is his maid?”She asked.
“Amelia”He replied and she felt like her legs trembling, the girl that cursed the king will be brought here? That girl that cursed her children? The girl that have some power within her will be brought here and point at her that she is the one that car spell on the king? That is impossible
“Are you planning to end the king’s life? If you bring Amelia here what do you think the king will do? Amelia is just a maid and an outsider, you can bring his duplicate mother here but don’t bring that….”
“Can you stop spilling nonsense? She is just a maid but she is close to the king. Aren’t you curious why the king is close to that kind of person?”Nunu snapped at Zuriel.
“And you want her to come and witness this? How do you want her to feel if she see her master like this?”
“Like how? Are you thinking the king is going to d*e? If that is what is going in your mind you better stop it coz that will never happen, the king cannot d,*e not now!!”Nunu yelled.
“You may wake him up with your scream”Zuriel mocked as she started walking closer to her.
“You are making me think you and Gareth cast spell on the king”Nunu raise her eyebrows and she stand on a spot thinking about Nunu’s accusation, Nunu use the opportunity to cast some spell and Zuriel fall on the floor weakly before engaging in a deep sleep.
“Priest…”
“Know your place”Nunu snapped at Ebbe and give the guard signal to go and he obeyed.
•••
<SUKRISH CLAN>
The news is allover the clan, even Ç0ç?roach know about it.
Amelia could be seen smirking, she stared at Veal’s clothes before bursting into a great laughter.
“Why are men so dumb? Why are they foolish?”Amelia chuckled when she remember his expression when she told him that he is too handsome.
“Rest on Veal, I’m coming for Gareth”She smirked, but she slowly turn when she felt a presence in the room.
“What are you doing?”She asked when she saw the berbie.
“You know that I can possess you and let you heal Veal?”Annie asked with a smirk.
“Don’t try anything foolish, I don’t have any healing power so stop the acts”She snapped.
“If you don’t heal Veal, I promise that you will regret it”The berbie replied.
“Regret? I have nothing to regret Annie! Why do you think an orphan like me will regret?”She asked with raised eyebrow.
“Do you know that you ki||ed the late king?”Annie asked and she glared at her dangerously.
“Do you see me walking to his chamber with weapons?”She yelled.
“You cursed him and he died, even the priest couldn’t do anything so, you have gotten your revenge”Annie explained.
“I need Veal to die”She muttered, as tears roll down from her cheeks as she remembered when her father was going to the battlefield.
***Flashback***
“I don’t want you to leave”Brielle and Amelia cried as they watch their father wearing his boots.
“C’mon, your father will come home very soon”Their mother cajoled.
“I will miss you”Their father said with a smile before hugging his two daughters and forcefully disengage from the hug.
He turn to his wife and peck her cheek.
“I will be back”He assured before leaving the house.
“Nooooooo…. Dad!!!”Brielle and Amelia cried as they watch their father leaving.
****Flashback end****
“He promised that he will come back but he never comeback, same as my mother, she said she will be there for us but she left I and Brielle alone in this cruel world. How do you expect me to live my life even when the purest and the most trustworthy people I know is dead”She cried.
“You don’t have to be sad about that Amelia, just think about the affection and care Veal have showed you. He protect you when Zuriel ordered the guards to beat you to death and he also punish Vivian who is thr_@tening you. Think about how he struggled growing up on his own without mother or father love. At least you grew up with your parent, you part ways when they died. He has been a loner the only person I think he trust is YOU”Annie said and Amelia wipe her tears.
“I lost myself for some days, thanks for those words”Amelia smiled and Annie also smile when she heard her.
“Call me if you encounter any difficulty”She said and disappear into thin air.
Gareth entered the chamber immediately Annie left and Amelia eyes grew wide, she is not expecting him at all. He have never entered Veal chamber before but why is he come here now? Is it because the owner is not available?
“Amelia”He called as he walk closer to her, he was quite surprised when she didn’t move back.
They stared at theirselves for some minutes before Gareth broke the silence.
“I heard priest Nunu called you to save Veal”He started.
“Don’t save him if you want to live”Gareth thr_@tened.
“I won’t sa…”Amelia stop talking when she remembered Veal’s face, his happy look, sad look, angry look, surprise look, pitiful look…they have been together for so long. She definitely lost herself when she plan to k*ll him, what she did to him years ago is enough to make her feel better.
“What if I save him?”She asked with a smirk.
“Are you crazy? How dare you talk to a prince like that? Guards!!”He screamed and they entered the chamber.
“Take her away”He ordered and the guards grab her arm.
“Let her go, priest Nunu need her”The guard, Nunu sent screamed.
“Go!!”
“They need her for King Veal health”He snapped.
“Are you going to listen to him or me?”Gareth asked angrily when the guard release Amelia.
“We cannot let our king d*e because of her”They said with due respect.
Amelia smirked, she controlled herself from laughing.
“I know you have a sister, Brielle”He smirked and Amelia face him sharply.
“You cannot harm her”She stuck her tongue at him.
“You must be a joker….”
“King Thea did not have the chance to harm her when she is still little. Please think about your words before saying it. I will take my leave to priest Nunu hut my prince”She bowed and walk away with the guard.
“Like seriously, that wîtch say that to me? Lunatic føøl”Gareth cursed angrily.
“We want to lock the door”One of the guards informed.
“So?”He snapped.
“We cannot lock it while you are here”He replied.
“Are you telling me to leave my brother chamber? Why can’t you tell Amelia to leave?”He asked with raised eyebrows.
“She is king Veal maid”He answered and Gareth walk out of the chamber, he fold his fist angrily as he find his way to his chamber only to find his annoying sibling there.
“Looks like Veal will not d*e”Isaac mocked.
“What are you doing here?”Gareth yelled.
“I’m here to cheer you up. Maybe you are not meant to be the king”Isaac smirked and left.
••••
<PRIEST NUNU HUT>
“What happened to my Veal?”Hera asked as she rush to kneel beside him.
‘She haven’t change’Nunu thought as she stared at her touching Veal’s body.
Amelia stood there watching him with sympathy, she tried all her possible best not to feel for him but he is in a bad position, he can’t even open his eyes, he can’t even call her “Lia”. He can’t tease her just like he always do, he can’t get mad at her.
Amelia also kneel beside him and Ebbe fold her fist angrily as she watch Veal surrounded by the two women.
“I want the both of you to pray for him”Nunu smirked knowingly.
Amelia close her eyes and touch his forehead and started saying what she want to happen to him (just like Annie instructed)
“Mother”That is the first word that came from Veal’s mouth and Nunu roll her eyes to prevent tears….
“Veal”Amelia and Hera said at the same time.
He open his eyes, he glance at Hera then Amelia, he move his gaze to Nunu but he did not see the face he is expecting, he is seeing another person’s entirely.
He opened eyes went shut.
He pass out again.
TBC