Chapter 55 - Forced To Break My Promise...

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Emperor Sargon's POV…

"Forgive me Emperor, it's was nothing serious, I promise" he pleaded.  There was no response from me, rather I waved him to go away and he did. My brothers and I did not get along because of the way they treated me from childhood. Forgiving them, was like inviting another problem to my life.

I stared at Queen Ariadne. Her head was down while she drew all kind of creatures with her boots. She looked more pretty while doing that. If only she knew how she looked this morning then we wouldn't have to keep on with that promise of not touching her.

"You shouldn't wear such clothes around. It would attracted only brainless men to you" I told her while we work down the field. It's was empty by now, am sure the guards must have send the crowd away since I wanted to teach Queen Ariadne how to ride.

"Am sorry if my clothes displease you Emperor. Anne told me that it's an outfit for women who go out to sport" she explained to me. Her lashes kept on blinking each time she pronounced a word.

"Is something wrong with your eyes?" We stopped walking while she tried to look up again at me. But it's was unsuccessful. Her eyes became tearing and she used her hand to scratched them.

"Let me help you" I said closing the gap between us. Our body touched and I felt the warmness of her skin, I held her face in my hands and I blew air in to her eyes. 

There it's was a tiny piece of grass. It's wasn't easy at first, but I later removed it, and my eyes fell on the large oranges in front of her chest. No wonder my brother was crazy about her few minutes ago. I swallowed hard and got hold of my self. This was not the way to show that I was hungry for her. 

"Thank you, your highness. I feel better now" she said with tears in her eyes.

"If you continue wearing this then I will be force to break my promise Queen Ariadne" I said looking away. My whole body was on fire at the moment. I wanted her like never before, if only she gave me the chance to… I would have gladly carry her to my room right now.

"Forgive me. I didn't know, I look so bad in it" she said, biting her fingers. This act of hers made me want her the more. I imagined all the naughty things I could do to her in bed. We will be wild together!

"You don't. I can't teach you while dressed like this Queen Ariadne. I might lose my mind looking at your body" I told her.

She didn't say anything though she was disappointed with changes I have made. It was clear that I desperately wanted her today.

"You should take a rest in chambers. I will see you at the party tonight" I smiled at her.

"What party Emperor?" She asked me.

"Our Anniversary Queen Ariadne"  a voice interrupted our conversation. There was no need to guess, I already knew it was Queen Valeria – the last person we wanted to see right now. She came behind us holding the hem of her gown in front. 

Her maid Malia, with seven others walked beside her. About three of them were fanning Queen Valeria. I wondered if she never got tired of all these maids. To me it seemed suffocating.

"Oh I see. You should have sent me an invite earlier" Queen Ariadne said. I love the confidence in her when she answered. My eyes was on her breast the whole time.

"It's supposed to be tomorrow but the emperor will be traveling for an important occasion outside Akkad, that's why we choose tonight" Queen Valeria explained. 

"Okay, I will be there. Excuse me please" Queen Ariadne left us alone. My eyes followed her behind and all I could think of- the way she would look without her clothes on.

"I find this act of yours  irritating, Emperor" Queen Valeria said. I turned and looked at her. She seemed unhappy all of a sudden.

"I don't understand what you are saying, woman" I starting walking towards the palace. The guards were rushing to cover me with an umbrella due to the sun but I stopped.

"The way you looked at her. You were sweating seriously when I came there Sargon." She added.

"So what do you want me to do? She is beautiful, I have no choice than to stare. That's by the way for now I told her. Take a rest too, I want to be alone for now" I increased my pace and I reached the door before her. Queen Valeria was worried about the other women in my life. I wondered what will happen if she finds out how much I desire Queen Ariadne.

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Queen Ariadne's POV…

"I hate seeing them together Anne" I said, when I walked into my room. She knew who I was referring to already.

"You should get use it Queen Ariadne. She is the first wife of the Emperor" Anne said. I sat down on the bed frustrated already . 

"What ever. She shows her self too much. I know the Emperor likes her that way" I  uttered. Anne came and knelt beside me. She wanted to buckle my boots but I stopped her.

"Thank you I can do this for my self" I said, untying the knots of my boots. I was relieved when I took them off. How do the men in battles survive this? because right now, my toes hurt like they were chopped off. 

"Are you going for the party?" She asked me. Anne wanted to pick a dress for me, I nodded giving the *I don't have a choice here looks* she smiled and pick a green dress for me.

"What did you think my Lady" Anne brought the dress forward. I did not want to wear  a color every woman in the hall would wear. I wanted to look unique.

"Get me the black Ball gown the Queen mother gave me last month" I said. Black was odd and weird. But that was my choice, to look different from everyone. The Emperor and his wife would wish that they never invited me in the first place.

"My lady , don't you think it's too obvious?" Anne asked me. I knew what she meant by that. Of course, I wanted the emperor to notice me. I wanted all his attention on me through out the night. He had made me long for him. This was going to be his punishment.

"Get the dress ready Anne. Am going to wear it tonight" I stood up from my bed and went into the bathroom. When  got to the bathroom, I went into the swimming pool, it was cool and I loved it. My mind shifted back to what happened at the field earlier today. The Emperor was jealous because I spent some time with his brother, it was funny to me.

Prince Elvis was my brother in-law. I was not that stupid to have anything to do with him. The Emperor was just been worried for nothing, though I loved it when I saw the jealously in his Eyes. He has started to develop feelings for me, I wished it's wouldn't change at all.

Even when he stared at me while we were alone amused me. At first I was scared and ashamed of my self. But there was one thing I needed to understand, which was the fact that he was my husband. No man will stay away from his wife on her own request? None! 

I was grateful that he did. With time, if I noticed that he loves me then I will give my self to him willing. There was no need to rush. Here, I was in no competition with any one. Unlike queen Valeria who behaved like the Emperor's attention was a must to win. 

I came out of the bathroom.  I took the big white towel and covered my wet body. When I got to room , the Emperor stood facing the door of my bathroom. Was I dreaming or what? Its could be possible because the whole time I spent in the bathroom. I could not take my mind off him. Maybe this was my imagination. 

I shut my eyes and pinched my self. When I opened them, the Emperor was still standing opposite me. He stood with both of his hands behind, staring at me. This was no dream but reality. Has he changed his mind? Did he want to break the promise now?? Many thoughts ran through my mind making me scared of what was to come.

The Emperor started walking towards me. I got scared and took a step back. This was it! He did not stop nor say a word.. I wondered why Anne did not inform me about this.