A LIE

"Did you say wife? So... you remarried?"

"Unfortunately yes. When Tia left on my special day, I was shattered. I couldn't think right anymore and instead of being happy for a new journey, I was feeling lonely and all lost in thoughts.

I couldn't imagine life without her by my side and before I knew it, the committee proposed that I should choose any random woman and crown her my queen because they were already angry with Tia's decision."

"And then... Did you just choose her in a haste? Like they didn't give you time to find another woman of your choice."

"I didn't choose anyone since I couldn't bring myself to. The committee members are the ones who chose her for me and made me crown her as my new queen."Beryl was already in tears.

"I'm sorry sir."Araxie found herself apologizing even when she knew it wasn't her fault at all.

"I remember I vowed not to share any physical relationship with Malinda whom they chose for me.

She was so beautiful and lovely with a sexy body but I couldn't b