All Chapters of Craving Carmen: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40
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Carmen's new laws
Nicholas went to his house, disappointed. He slept alone for that night and the night after that. But on the third day, he was determined to find Shiloh. He was directed to her house,which was five streets, south from the brothel. He did not even need to knock, Sheila was watering her plant's. The house was very small. "Shiloh,my love." Said Nicholas. "Who told you that I live here?" She asked. "My love I came to apologize." "I will never forgive you,a hundred times." "Please Shiloh. May I come in?" "No!" Nicholas jumped the fence as it was short and rushed to Shiloh. He grabbed her hand and began to plead. Shiloh was not willing to forgive him. "I have something for you." Said Nicholas, taking out a golden necklace,with a heart on it. "Is this for me?" Shiloh pretended to be excited. "Yes it is,my love. It is pure gold." Shiloh took the necklace and observed it. "It is beautiful. Can you place it around my neck." She said. Nicholas smiled,he placed the necklace just a
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Jordan confesses
After Nicholas had long left, Shiloh began to sob. "Mother, I cannot sleep." Said Kevin,rubbing his eyes with his tiny hands. "Come here." Said Shiloh, wiping her tears away. "Did that man make you cry?" Shiloh chuckled. "No son. He makes me happy." "Then why are you crying?" "Did you really cry to see me?"No, I only said I miss you." "Is that the real truth or are you telling me lies?" "I swear that is the truth." Shiloh smiled. She gave her son a kiss on the cheeks. Then told him a lovely tale to make him sleep and he did finally sleep. Early in the morning, King Stephen woke up and saw that Carmen was not besides him. He went to the bath thinking he would find her there but still did not find her. He took the bath, slightly disappointed. When he was done, he put on his clean, grey coat and grey trousers,then placed his crown on his head. He went to the kitchen and found no one, but there was a good smell of something baked, perhaps bread or buns. He went to the dining
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First craving
Later that day, Carmen felt hungry. She had a craving for meat,she went to the kitchen and found a new cook. She was short like Carmen, but a little older, she had brown curley hair to shoulder length as well as brown eyes. "Who are you and how did you pass the guards?" Carmen asked. "Forgive me my Queen, my name is Lilly. I only came here as a favour. You see Mrs Miller asked me to help her with her duties as she is too ill to come. But I can leave right away. Forgive me for not coming to you earlier, she also caught me by surprise."said the young woman."Oh. I will only forgive you because Mrs Miller is a very nice woman. Do you know how to cook?" "Yes my lady. I have cooked for many wealthy families." "Alright then. I need you to prepare turkey for me. when it's done, please tell me. Do not add any spices only put salt." "I will do so my lady. Thank you." Carmen smiled,then went to her bedroom to read a book. But because she was too hungry, she lay with her stomach flat and p
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Restless
King Stephen had finally gained his energy back, he took a hot bath then found Carmen sitting in the dining room, grabbing an holding turkey with both hands. "My God! Is that an entire turkey?" The King asked. Carmen gave the King a stare,while chewing the pieces of meat with her teeth.King Stephen chuckled, then went to the kitchen. He found a new cook busy washing the pots. "Who are you and where is Mrs Miller?" Lilly rolled her eyes,before turning to the King with a wide smile on her face. "Mrs Miller is my mother, she has asked me to help her with her duties as she is very ill to come." "Oh. Well it's nice to finally meet you Lilly. Your mother always talked about you." "Good things I hope." Said Lilly. "Yes good things. Please don't be alarmed by my wife, she seems to love meat, i am used to her. Can you prepare two more turkeys. I am starving." "Yes my Lord." Said Lilly. The King returned to the dining room, Carmen was finished with her meal. She took her plate to the
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Fierce Queen
The night was short. Morning arrived quickly. Nicholas arrived at the palace. Eager to speak with the king, who at the time was still laying on bed, resting from exhaustion. Nicholas entered at the palace gate, Carmen could hear him from her bedroom. She put on her gown and walked to the kitchen, Lilly was already preparing breakfast. They exchanged greetings. Before Nicholas could go upstairs, Carmen was behind me. "Stop!" she commanded. Nicholas turned his gaze toward the Queen."Pardon?" he said. "My husband is asleep and you arrived too early." "I always come early in the morning." "But we both know that is not true. You sometimes arrive at six in the morning, while in other days, you arrive here at nine in the morning." said Carmen. Nicholas walked closer to the Queen. "Then you must forgive my intrusion. May I see my brother now, your highness?" he asked. "The queen has laid her command. You will have to wait. I will see you at nine. I will be ready then." said The ki
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Unexpected guest
Nicholas paid Shiloh a visit, he found her with Kevin. They exchanged greetings and hugged. "When did Kevin arrive?" Nicholas asked. "His father brought him this very morning. I went to your house but I did not find you." said Shiloh. "Forgive me my love. I was at the palace. I wish I could install some sense in my brother. He is become sloppy. Its disgusting." "My lord, you need to show your power. Then he will respect you. Your word will be final. You told me that he suggested new laws, but you never told me which laws." "He suggested that the old laws to change. That women must be equal to men." "Equal in which way?" "That women must also attend schools when they are supposed to be building their homes." "I think that is an excellent suggestion. Not all women want to marry and build the home, others want to build as well as be educated." Nicholas frowned. "My love but that is not how my father got his power." "My love, you should accept new change and be your own type of
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The plot
"What is the meaning of this?" The king asked. "We are having a conversation. That is all." said Carmen. "You! what are you doing here with my wife?" King Stephen asked with rage in his eyes. "Forgive me my King I am the one who spoke with Carmen. I only needed someone to speak with." said Alex. "Did I not make it clear that I do not like my wife with another man close to her? You say you are childhood friends, yet you constantly come here to the garden and meet like lovers." Carmen stood from the bench. "My lord Alex did nothing wrong, I forced him into a conversation." she said. "Carmen go into the bedroom. I will speak with you there alone." The king commanded, his face red and his palms full of sweat. Nicholas was amused as he watched Carmen walking away quietly. The King grabbed her suddenly and slapped her across the face. Alex was shocked, Nicholas was shocked, Carmen was also shocked. "I never want to see you standing close with another man ever again. That behaviour
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Jordan dies
The following day early in the morning, one of the servants that had been helping Jordan arrived at the palace. Alex that his father had passed on. The king organized a burial that very same day. Back in Aota. Alex was still on the training ground, when a servant came to him and gave him the letter. He recognised the servant. She had been helping his father, but he never bothered to ask for her name, he never bothered to ask all those servants that were helping Jordan their names not even as a child. They came and they went but he was not interested in knowing any of them. The servant left even before he could ask her to give him her name. Alex placed the letter into his bag, then continued to train. When it was time to end the day's training. He went to his room and began to read the letter. Carmen was at the time, trying to find a name for the new school that the King was planning to build, while Nicholas and the King were trying to find a suitable plan to finance the school as we
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Alex is attacked
The following day, King Cyrus woke up early to prepare breakfast. He was reluctant to hire a servant that would handle his food, ever since his previous cook had carelessly left a pot opened and he found flies having a feast on what was supposed to be his supper. There was a bath in each bedroom, all the king's guests did not have to take turns when bathing. They all sat in the dining room, while King Cyrus served them yeast bread, cheese as well as eggs and coffee. "Father, we have to see Alex before he leaves. He has to know that we really do care about him" Said Carmen. King Cyrus nodded. King Stephen was still slightly irritable but he did not want to lose his wife. Therefore supported her decisions. "Brother I shall have to inform you that I have some business to attend in Aota right away. I will not be able to come with you." said Nicholas. "Alright then. Travel safe." "Thank you." Nicholas took a horse and rushed to Aota. He already had a plan in mind about how he would
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The mission piece
A small cabin in the middle of the woods. Where a well known prophetess lived, who also happened to be his sister. Gideon did not even knock on the door as his sister was standing there. "Rita,please help me."he said. The prophetess made a way to let his brother through. Rita was often mistaken for a witch as she loved to wear long black dresses, black eye shadow, black lipstick, black bangles as well as black long hair. "Put him on the flat ground." Rita commanded. Gideon did as he was told. Rita opened one of her kitchen drawers, then grabbed a bottle of medicine and returned back to where Alex was. "This medicine will help ease your pain." Said Rita, pouring the medicine inside Alex's mouth. In response, he moaned in pain. "You are hurting him!" Gideon shouted. "No, I am healing him." "But why is he screaming in pain?""The medicine does that. But after a few minutes,he won't feel anymore pain." Said Rita. Indeed after only two minutes Alex stopped moaning, he eased dow
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