Marcus paced to and fro clearly still trying to process the news he had received. He looked at the opened letter on the floor then at the envelope, stamped with a royal seal clearly proving that it was indeed from the king
"I hope this letter finds you in good health. His royal highness King Roland has ordered a ceremony in the crown prince's name with the intention to choose his betrothed. The ceremony will be in two days do bring young lady Tamera. His highness is deeply sorry for the unseen change of plans." it had read
Marcus could feel his anger rising from the deepest pit of his stomach. Anything could happen anything could go wrong and the last thing he would want was Tamera to miss out on the throne. That would be his biggest nightmare
"Father." a voice got to him. Sep
"Uncle, i dont understand. Tell me more." said Sham clearly eager to know everything. "Do you know what a protector is Sham?" "No uncle Zuri. Well i have been called that before i am not hearing the word for the first time. What is it?" "Back then many centuries have passed already, five kingdoms resided peacefully by the valley of Zaraj. Those five including our Luyota." "Then what happened uncle?" "They were happy Sham. They were from different kingdoms but they cared for one another. They would trade, they would intermarry and they would sometimes have combined ceremonies in the name of strengthening relationships. It was that way up until the war of the worlds broke out. The
Its dark. Probably some minutes past midnight. She is in a cave. Where else could she be? Nobody liked her.Her senses are slowly finding their way to her and so is consciousness."Even if you try anything, you can never kill me Rio!" that memory. It was exactly what led her into the situation she is in. She had underestimated the lad and before she knew it an arrow had pierced her stomach, causing unimaginable pain. Her vains popped out, a green colour dying them"What did you do to me!" she had stammered but Rio just stood there watching. She fell onto the ground blood oozing from the piercing. She coughed and a green liquid had gushed out of her mouth"You poisoned me?!""Goodbye Gativho, i pray you sleep for all eternity." he had s
"You look lovely." Tanisha said to her sister as soon as the servants were done dressing her. She was in all yellow, a colour that complimented her complexion making her even more beautiful"Really sister? I am so excited i cant wait to go to the palace. They will choose me wont they?" Tanisha was silent for a brief second before forcing out a smile"And why wont they choose you?" a manly voice said. It was Marcus entering the room, " My daughter looks like a queen.""Really father?""Yes. Now let us go shall we?" he said and Tamera was quick to lead the way.*****Catherine peeped into Xavier's room before fully emerging. He was al
A deafening silence followed the screeching of the broken glass. Everyone just but gawked at innocent Shamma who stood by the door entrance having just arrived. She looked at the piece of glass before her feet then at the numerous stares"Oh my! It broke! Grandma?" she widened her eyes at the sight of Wally. It was then that Tamera realised she had met Wally before. She had been wondering ever since she saw her"Last time it was the purse and today its the glass but dont worry i will bring it!" she picked up the piece of metal and ran over to Wally. Meanwhile the rest of the guests kept silent, clearly in questions mode because of the turnout of the event"Grandma, have you chosen Tamera?" she asked handing over the piece but Wally just stared at her. Tamera switched her gaze from Sham
Xavier and Shamma walked into the full house hand in hand talking and giggling at each other's silly jokes. They went on to stand amidst the crowd while they chit chatted. A palace servant approached them with a tray of drinks which they were glad to take. The servant then turned to leave, winking at a smilling Alex in the process whose smile widened more when Shamma drank the juice"Tamera, there is Xavier go and have fun." Marcus said to Tamera who was hesitant at the offer. Whenever Xavier was with Shamma, he never wanted to play with anyone else"No father, let him play with Sham, i will go see him later.""Why Tammy? Look, Natty is going go too." said Tanisha pointing at Nathan who had approached the duo. With utmost reluctance, little Tamera eventually agreed
"Miss Lydia, since protectors could not birth a child, did that mean Alimo had to take another wife?" asked one of the students. The teacher was only but glad to continue the story because atleast it sparked an interest within her students. She had noticed ever since she started teaching the history of ancient Luyota, almost every student was interested except well, ever absent or late Gina. Her chair was hardly occupied"Alimo had long refused to marry his betrothed Becka, because he only loved Ariad, and Ariad also did not want to share her Alimo so she decided to test fate and went on ahead to get pregnant for him, even after marrying him when it was forbidden." the whole class had gone mute anticipating more of the story"And when the time came for her to give birth, it was either she survives, or the baby survives or they both die.
"Lady Tamera, come on in." said Xavier smiling slightly, his voice spilling chills down her spine. "I will leave you both to talk." thats Catherine leaving the room and closing the door on her way out "You look amazing." he said to Tamera whose face flushed, a blush tainting her cheeks "Thank you, you look good too your highness." Xavier laughed softly "Well i prefer calling you that. Atleast for now, i'm sorry for declining your request." "Okay, whatever makes you happy." "The celebrations are still on hold, please come verybody awaits you including the king your father." "
Later that night, Gina found her sister fast asleep on the couch after having had her dinner. Switching off the television, she carried a not so heavy Gianna to her room, compared to her secret source of income, Gianna was a better weight. She tucked her into bed and upon getting up to leave, she murmured "Please dont go anywhere tonight sister, stay in the house." Gina was perplexed by that request. She had made her everyday nightly duty a secret but Gianna seemed to have noticed "Gianna..." "Dont go sister, just for today.As a last birthday gift." "Okay love. I will not go anywhere today now sleep okay?" "You sleep too. Sleep right here with me please dont go." said Gianna hal