Chapter 54 - Stay Away From My Harem...

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The Author's POV.

Queen Ariadne was sitting alone. Anne was no where to be found. She wished that her maid was there, at the sporting center with her. Sitting with such a crowd was odd. She was about standing up from the seat when of the Emperor's step brother Prince Elvin came to her.

"Can I seat with you my Lady?" He asked politely. Queen Ariadne was hesitant at first but she had no choice. At least, he was not stranger to the royal family, he was a brother to her husband.

"Sure, if it pleases you" she answered, looking towards the Emperor's stand. Any one could see that she was at ease.

"You want to be the one there right?" he Stared at her. Queen Ariadne understood what the prince was saying but she pretended not to.

"I don't understand what you mean?" She lied, stroking her hair which was packed in a pony tail. Anne was the one who made her hair this morning. 

"That's by the way. Your hair is beautifully packed, it makes you look younger" he complimented, without taking his eyes off.

"Really, I didn't notice. Thank you" Queen Ariadne said, adjusting her self. She felt quite uncomfortable when he said that. May be his intentions were not bad but she , Ariadne was not used to a man being around. Recently, it was the Emperor and she had just started to enjoy his company. 

"How will you?  We are the ones to tell how you look. As your brother in-law, I say you look way beautiful than I thought. No Queen in the Harem can compete with you" He praised her. Queen Ariadne found her self blushing. No one has ever told her that she looked this beautiful. The Emperor in the past, insulted her looks in any opportunity he came in contact with.

Thank you prince Elvis. I thought you left the palace as the Emperor had asked." 

"Yes I did. But we have a matter to investigate. He called me back to help" he smiled, revealing his dimples. His long hair was loosed and long . Prince Elvis was the eldest son of the late king. He didn't succeed the throne because his younger brother Sargon overtook him. There was no way he could fight with the devil, that's why he let go. 

"Okay. What's going on there" Queen Ariadne asked, looking confused. The horses were brought out, and some men wore same outfits like hers, though a different color. Each of them came forward when they announced their names.

"Aren't you aware? Today is the final match. Here, the Emperor would determine the fastest runner" he said. 

"Oh , I see …Who won the last time?" She asked stupidly. Queen Ariadne brought up these topics in order to cover up her loneliness. She wished the Emperor would turned and looked at her for second, then he would come to his senses and understand that she could do without his presence.

"Your husband has been the best all these years. No one is able to compete with the devil" He gave a wicked smile, revealing his teeth. 

"Why do you all refer to him as a devil?"

"No reason. I just know that he is a Devil. A blessed one" he laughed. Queen Ariadne wondered what was funny about him, calling his brother a devil. This was strange, Prince Elvis was hiding something away from her just like the other members of the Royal family.

She didn't ask further questions. The match will soon began, the Emperor was called upon to graced the event and open it. He stood up from his seat, Queen Valeria followed him like a fly would follow a dead body to the grave. She was the principal wife , yes everyone knows about it already. What was the need to showcase to the whole kingdom? 

Few minutes later, the match started. The Emperor was seated and beside him was his dearest empress. On the other hand was Prince Elvis and queen Ariadne who kept on chatting and laughing. She found his jokes hilarious, in a short time, her laugh reached the Emperor's ears.

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Emperor Sargon's POV.

Ha ha haaaa came a laugh from behind. I wondered who it was and what could make her laugh this loud. Its came from behind, where the women of my harem sat. There was no need to ask, I could guess that one of them laughed that way - Which was strange.

"Do you know who is capable of such a laugh?" I asked Queen Valeria who sat down to me. I was certain she heard it too.

"Not sure your highness" she turned her back and looked towards the women. "It's your favorite queen" she added.

Favorite? Who was she referring to?

"Who exactly Queen Valeria?" I asked for more clarification. None of my favorite Queens, will laugh like that. The laughter ran in my ears again. It's was funny, hearing it. The person must have been in a good mood.

"Queen Ariadne of course" she uttered, giving me the shocking answer. Why on Earth was she laughing like that? I asked my self.

"You should turn around and have a look for yourself" Queen Valeria urged. I didn't want to but I had no choice. Queen Ariadne's laugh was too sweet for me to ignore.

When I turned around. I saw my brother prince Elvis together with Queen Ariadne. They were sitting not too far from the other women. He was saying something to her, I couldn't hear them because of the distance but I know for sure she was enjoying his company.

My face changed immediately. I was furious seeing them together, she was my wife and not his.  I called  him to Akkad to help in the investigation of crime that took place in the palace not to be spending quality time with her.

I wanted to go there and tell him to leave her alone, but there was no where I could do that right now. I was the judge in charge of the race, if I loose my temper then the event would be called off and I don't want that to happen.

"You shouldn't bother about them. She is as shameless as I thought" Queen Valeria interrupted my thoughts. These two were not friends but on this path, she was right. That was my brother, Queen Ariadne was not supposed to have anything with him. In fact,  none of my wives have ever engaged in a talk with my brothers the way she did today.

"Don't speak like that about her, Queen Valeria" I warned. I could not stand hearing some one called her names. Despite the way my heart ached at the moment, I still have some respect reserved for my queen.

The match were between seven best contestant from the various villages in Akkad. Each had a number attached to his horse, this was because of the fans that came to cheer them up. They could view the number from afar  since it was boldly written on a white cloth. 

There were three referee to regulate the match. After discussion with them , I signaled to them and the match started. I could not say much about it because my mind was far away from them. I just wished every thing would come to an end so that I could meet my brother and warn him to stay off my wife.

I turned and looked back they are still chatting and laughing. A waiter passed by and prince Elvis said something to Queen Ariadne, she giggled.  He took a glass of wine  and handed it to her.

This was going beyond limit. One of the referee whistled and the crowd started clapping, some were shouting and others kept jumping. The match has come to end yet I didn't know who was the winner!

I sent for Apollo immediately, I told him to choose the winner. Behind me was Prince Elvis and queen Ariadne who were both clapping now. They made me not to pay attention to the event while they enjoyed their selves.

By now, people left their seat to come pay their respect to me. The guards did not allow them to come close to me. I went to where Queen Ariadne was, she noticed my presence and came to me.

"Greetings your highness" she said with a bow. My queen looked very beautiful and hot this morning. She wore a white Tuttle necked shirt and tight trouser to match. Her curvy hips shoot out revealing the eight shape she had. 

"There is no need to ask how you are doing Queen Ariadne. By your expression I can see you are fine" I said. 

"I pay Homage to you Emperor of Akkad Prince Elvis bowed down, waiting for me to reply to his greetings.

"I must say am not pleased with you brother. You should learn to stay with in your own Lane  Elvis" I warned. 

"I don't understand Emperor" he said, looking at Queen Ariadne , who was also confused.

"Stay away from my harem and all the women that live in it. If you  fancy a wife then I will get you one.." I told him finally, my breathe became hotter than I thought. These two have ruined my morning!