Chapter 43 - Are You With A Child?....

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Queen Ariadne's POV.

"Am sure today is one of the most happiest day of your Life. The in-laws aren't supposed to visit but the Emperor allowed you to come for this occasion" the Emperor's mother told them.

"We are aware of that but the Emperor was the one who sent an invitation letter to us," King Gaius answered.

"Oh my!" The Queen mother exclaimed. Thank goodness, I wasn't the only one who was surprised with his actions. The Emperor's intention was good but on the other, only my fake family and I knew the consequences of being in Akkad together.

"We are honored to be your guests, your highness" Queen Celesta said. I never knew she could be this humble!

"Is nothing. You are my in-laws, this is the little I can do for my wife" he said. Wife? I loved the sound of that.

"Thank you, your highness" I whispered to him. He didn't say anything rather he nodded his head slightly. But its was okay, he tried to make me happy today.

"Have you wished your daughter?"  The Queen mother asked. She had in her hand a small box, I knew at once that it was the gift she was going present to me.

I looked at king and queen of Camelot, they were confused as to what mother was saying. We're they not aware that today was my birthday? By the look on their faces I came to a conclusion that they didn't know what was going on. This two were going to create problems for me sooner or later. 

"We don't understand" King Gaius answered. He turned to and fro, looking at both the Queen mother and her son. 

"Father, you don't know what today is?" I asked foolishly, just to try and give them a clue and yet, their faces still showed that they had no idea as to why they we're invited to Akkad. If they were not aware then how come the Emperor knew about my birthday?

"Am quite surprised that you don't know what day it is today! What can of relationship do you have with your daughter back there, in Camelot?" The Emperor asked them. His tone didn't sound like he was angry but I knew if I don't clear things up, we would be in a big mess by tomorrow.

"Father, please guess" I said. I was trying my best to be calm down, after serving them for ten bad years, these parents of mine knew nothing about me, yet they gave me out like a piece of trash.

"Are you with a child?" Queen Celesta finally let out her thoughts. I almost screamed on the table. Nothing was going well. Now, what are these people seated here going to think?

"Mo...ther..." I said slowly, almost yelling at her. I didn't meant it but she was going to cause more harm with her words.

"Why will you think like that Queen Celesta?" Queen Valeria asked, all of a sudden. She stood up like the Question we're electric shocks. With her hands on the table, I could see that Valeria was trying her best not to get angry at my mother's words-but she was already.

"My mother didn't say anything wrong"  I  defended. 

"What do mean by that?" She snarled.

"She is only wishing me well. Am married to the Emperor and there is nothing wrong if am carrying his child" I gave her back her words. Queen Valeria was so annoying. My mother's words were not bad so why was she making mountains out of nothing.

"But, what she said isn't the true..."

"And I didn't say I was not with a child"  I answered with my left hand on my stomach. So foolish of me, I just disgraced my self by fighting in front of my parents, my husband and his in-laws. What a shame for me. This was unlike me, Queen Valeria really got me on this one.

"Is okay Queen Valeria, let's not spoil the day" the queen mother intervened. Am sure she was  disappointed with my attitude this Evening. I wished the grounds could swallow me right now.

Queen Valeria sat back and she put her head down. I wondered what she was doing? Was she crying? Oh no! See what your bad mouth had caused Ariadne I said to my self. Why was I  angry about the child stuff? The Emperor and I were no husband and wife when it came to bedroom. We didn't consumed our wedding night  up till now, so why was I arguing with her?

"Forgive me Queen Valeria" I said aloud. Truly, I was sorry for shouting that way, she was the first wife and the Empress, I was supposed to respect her not to insult her in public.

"Don't worry she will be fine" The Emperor finally spoke. He was quiet, the whole time watching as his Queens shout at each other all because of him. He didn't stopped any of us. Am sure the Emperor enjoyed this! 

"But queen Ariadne didn't do anything wrong at all, she even went ahead to apologize. I think Queen Valeria should tell us the reason why she was angry in the first place"  The queen mother spoke on my behalf. She was my savior.

"Queen Valeria is already angry, I will be glad if you all don't stressed her for now" queen Celesta advised. That was so thoughtful of her.

"Please Morgana , take your sister in law to her room. I will see her later" The Emperor ordered. Princess Morgana was not happy that she was sent away from the table. This was one of the dramatic moments she enjoyed and hoped they never end.

"Okay brother" she stood up from her seat and went to where Queen Valeria was seated. She whispered few words into her ears and few seconds later, She stood up from the dinning table and followed the princess. Together, they left the hall. I felt relieved seeing her leave, she was going to hate me for this.

"Queen Alissa , show the king and the Queen to their room. Dinner is over" the Emperor announced. He stood up from his seat and whispered to Queen Alissa. She chuckled, I wondered why she couldn't control her self, when the Emperor was around her. Maybe I  was getting too jealous day by day, all these wives were here before I came , why was I jealous of what was theirs already? 

The Emperor left the hall. Everyone joined him and they all left me alone in the hall. I sank back into my seat and I drained in my thoughts.. It was not too long before, Queen Alissa walked in to the room.