Chapter 87 - Must Every Favor Comes With A Price To Pay?...

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Queen Ariadne's POV.

We were looking at each other for over ten minutes. It was obvious she was hiding something from me. Each time , she tried to look away, I made sure our eyes did meet.

Queen Vida spotted us from the stairs. I knew she was also aware of what was happening. She came down and met us.

"What happened here?" She asked, looking at the both of us.

I looked at her without answering. Thank goodness, you came. Now, I could spare the time of repeating myself in different scenes.

"I am happy you joined us Queen Vida. Perfect timing" I said. She was confused and her eyes seemed to Question queen Alissa who did not reply back.

"The two of you" I started , using my tongue to play with my teeth. I did this because of the pain I felt. If someone plot to kill me in this Palace then it was going to be a success.

"I don't understand you, Queen Ariadne" Queen Vida said.

"Why will you understand? A new bride?" I asked. "You two didn't feel the need to inform me about it."

No answer. I like expected.

"Vida , you call me your friend right?" I turned and faced her. "But you never care to tell me about the wedding. Everything was been planned behind my back."

"We are sorry Queen Ariadne. I thought you were informed" she gave her reason.

"What about you queen Alissa?" I smiled out of pain.

*I wanted to inform you three days ago but Grandmother told me not to" Queen Alissa said. She was tearing up already. I felt bad for making her cry. I went extra miles this time.

"Oh Creator, I hate tears. Why must you cry?" I hugged and patted her back. "Arya is going to laugh at you now" I teased her.

"She is very emotional. Queen Alissa the cry baby" Queen Vida added. I gave her a quick glance. "You must not add to the salt on the wound."

I helped queen Alissa to sit down on a chair. She spent almost four minutes crying. Oh goodness, it's sucks! I wanted to join her too.

"Forgive me Queen Alissa. I didn't mean to hurt you" I apologized for third time.

"I am fine queen Ariadne. Is just that I wanted to tell you this from the beginning, I swear" She cried again. I used my palm to wipe her tears away.

"Is not your fault Queen Alissa. I am not mad at you again. Please forgive me too" I said, standing up from the seat. I went into my room and locked the door.

Anne was still in the room when I came back. Arya came running to me , I took her in my arms and went to the bedside. I wanted to sleep and forget the heart break I felt at that moment.

"My lady," Anne stood up from the seat and came to where we were. "I know you are hurt but please take each step care fully."

That was a word of advice. No ! a bucket of advice, I had no choice but to be careful. Grandmother had set a trap for me and I was going to turn the game against her without any one knowing.

"Some one is at the door Queen Ariadne. Should I open it?" Anne asked. I asked Arya if we should open the door and she yes. I told Anne to do as she said.

She opened the door and a maid walked in to the room.

"Greetings queen Ariadne" she said with her head bowed. I wondered who must have sent her to me.

"Thank you dear" not knowing what to say. Any message for me ? I tried to give her an assuring smile. She was afraid. maybe the maid saw me out there.

"The Emperor sent me to call you" she said. Really? He had sent another order despite what he did to me.

"Tell him I was sleeping when you came" I told them maid. She hesitated and would not leave the room. I glared at her and gave a hot look that got her out of the room.

"My lady…." Anne was surprised to see me do that. Arya was playing on the bed , I was sure she didn't see anything.

"I don't want to see him Anne. I am hurt ."

"I understand you my lady. Love hurts" she said. Yes it was true, many said that love hurt ❤️

I wished our marriage would have been like Anne and Vidor's married life. They were so perfect for each other. Vidor was a kind, loving and caring husband. On the hand , Anne was hard-working, though a little stubborn but generous at heart. I envied their relationship a lot.

The reason Anne was still working in the palace was me. She loved and respected me for that I could not treat her a maid any more, but as a sister who was helping.

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Emperor's Sargon POV.

"Mother , I asked to see her yesterday twice and the feedback was that she is sleeping your highness" I tried to imitate the maid. My mother was laughing so was my best friend Apollo and My son prince Elvin. I wondered what was making them laugh.

"Father , you are saying she does not want to see you right ?" Prince Edward repeated what I said. Yes of course, Queen Ariadne was avoiding me and it's was obvious. Her last excuse was a sudden sickness.

"You just repeated young man" I poured water into the cup and empty it in to my mouth. Its hurt been ignored by the one person you want to be. Was this the pain the women in my harem felt when I cared for only Queen Valeria?

"What do you think is wrong with her mother ?" I asked. "She is your favorite daughter, I mean you know her better than any of us here."

"Really?" She gave a smile. Okay. Mother sighed.

"Yes queen mother" Apollo finally spoke. I was happy that he did. I didn't call them here to just look at me but to advise.

"She is hurt so Queen Alissa told me. You didn't inform her that a new woman was joining the harem."

"I see. I made a promise to her mother."

I returned to my seat. How could I forget such a thing, now this was causing a problem between us. No wonder she wouldn't let me see even her face.

"What promise?" Apollo asked. I looked at them , were they going to know every details in order to find a solution.

"I promise not to take another wife again" I replied. O yes! This was strange and did not meant any sense to then as they stared at each other.

"You have to say sorry first . The harm is already done, Princess Marlena can't be ignored either. She is grandfather's choice" Prince Elvin said.

"Yes I know. Please mother talk to you daughter , I am sure Ariadne will listen to you" I said to mother. She nodded as a sign of agreement.

"I want you to do something for me in return" Mother said. Must every favor comes with a price to pay?

"I am listening mother" I urged.

"Do apologize to your grandmother please. You know how much she loves you. Stop hurting her."

I understood perfectly what mother meant by that. Earlier Grandmother came to me when I was angry and I shouted at her. Now, mother was asking for an apology , I had no choice than to say yes to her demand.- Go pet the old woman.

"It's fine mother. I will go to her later but warn Grandmother not to talk bad Ariadne again because I won't take that from her next time" I told her.

"I will my child. Do take care of yourself" mother stood up and left. She had such much to do already. A new daughter in law- though she didn't look happy like the day we were expecting queen Ariadne.

"Father , what is going on between you and mother?" prince Edwards fell on the bed. He behaved like a child whenever he was with me. Outsiders thought he was a tough guy.

"Your grandmother?" I asked . Apollo laughed. What was wrong with him?

"No queen Ariadne. Are you guys in love?" he asked in a low tone. I heard him clearly, picking a pillow that was next to me and I threw it at him.

"The truth is always bitter your highness" he said when I missed. Apollo continued with his laughter. Silly boy!

He is all grown up now. Time flies…

Hi everyone, thank you for all your support and encouragements , I am very happy to have you all here reading my book. You must have notice the errors… my laptop got spoilt when I started writing this book and I yet to fix it. Hope you manage for now while I write with my phone.

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