👑MARRIED TO THE PRINCE👑👻
Episode 30
Written by Adelaide Clara Asamoah.
Faruk seemed terribly annoyed and was looking down at Savitri who gave out a fake smile and walked pass him and away. Prince Faruk entered the chamber and closed the door shut behind him. He walked closer to to his mother. Queen Dorah who was speechless didn't know what to say. She was hoping that Faruk had not heard anything but she was wrong. Prince Faruk folded both his hands on his chest,looking suspicious but Queen Dorah turned away and ignored his gaze.
He was shocked to tears in his mother's eyes. Who dared to make the Queen of witches cry. The mother of Satan. He hated to see his mother torn apart. She was his confidant. His everything.
'' What is it mother? ''.
'' Nothing ''.
'' Why was the foolish maid Savitri threatening you mother? ''.
'' Faruk...don't get....
'' And don't tell me not to get involved in this. And don't dare lie to !e. Now tell me the truth mother. Why,just tell me now! ''.
'' Okay fine! Just keep your voice down,do you have to shout ? ''.
'' So tell me ''.
'' The cheap good for nothing woman,have the gust to threaten me ''.
'' Yes I heard that part,and am asking, why is she doing that? ''.
'' She wants me to form an alliance. Between you and her daughter for marriage ''.
'' Huh? ''.
(Prince Faruk looked down at his mother for a while and break out into a loud laughter. He couldn't control his laughter. This sounded like a comedy to him and he let himself fall on his mother's bed. Queen Dorah couldn't believe Prince Faruk. She shrugged and hit him on his head. He sat up and starred at her quietly. Then that evil glow in his eyes).
'' How dare she? That maid thinks,she can put my mother in a hard spot? ''.
'' I had no choice but to agree Faruk...please forgive me. Or else she may expose me! ''.
'' None of that will happened mother. Leave this issue to me. I will take care of this before tomorrow comes ''.
'' Really? ''.
(He got to his feet and turned his back at his mother,looking through the biggest window in the chamber).
'' We have so many other important things to worry about,than to let that thing,stand in our way ''.
'' But what are we going to do then? ''.
'' I said leave everything to me. Have you his that pot in the first Queen's chamber? ''.
'' Yes I have. I just have to find a way to get the key back into the king's chamber ''.
'' Give me the key ''.
'' For what? ''.
'' Just give it to me and stop asking so many questions okay. We don't have all day and I also have a meeting with father ''.
'' Your father wants to see you? Oh my goodness Faruk,I told you my plans were going to get you closer to him ''.
'' Yeah yeah whatever. He is only calling me to teach me the values of marriage. Gosh, I don't know what to do with this anxiety am feeling. Princess Ragah is just not my type ''.
'' I want all power to belong to you when am no more Faruk. You have no idea the big plans I have for you ''. She said and handed the keys over to Faruk. '' We can take this as an advantage to make your father change his mind about the announcement he made 25 years ago. And also,this may be our advantage in making you the king of Jhansi as well my son ''.
'' How about we talk about this later mother? Just stay calm,and anticipate for the fall of that stupid maid of yours. You should also do the little things you know how to do best,and make sure everything is in place while I execute my plans ''.
(He said and left the chamber).
(Refining Chamber).
This chamber was specially design for important needed reformation. Especially when women were about to be married into the royal family, they were taken in there to be dressed up. They were taken there to be bathed,fed,clothed and transformed in the likeness of royalty. This was no ordinary coronation for Rishi, this was the transformation of the soon to be wife of no other than the crowned Prince of Ujani. And the Queen mother was precised when she said she wanted to be surprised when she layed eyes on Rishi after the transformation.
So the maids had to do their absolute best or else they would have a hard time dealing with an angry Queen mother. They took Rishi into the room. Her eyes couldn't stop blinking on all the beautiful decoration the large room. Full of women's stuff. Make ups and everything were intact. Big golden wardrobe all around the room and a door which was closed on their left.
That was the bathroom. Two maids held her hands and made her sit slowly on the bed near the big mirror. She was feeling uncomfortable with all the attention being given to her. Three other maids entered. One holding a pan of white milk. The other holding a pan of olive oil and the last one,holding a tray of expensive perfumes. Rishi was feeling uneasy. But then two maids entered with three varieties of different meals. Then her smile appeared.
She rubbed her palms together and licked her lips. She was starving to death. Just then,they served her the three meals on a large table in front of her and bowed down to her.
'' Oh !y goodness! Do I get to eat all of this rig now? ''.
'' No empress ''.
'' Empress? Please call me Rishi. That is the na!e mother gave me. If not,then don't call me at all ''.
'' No Rishi. You are not supposed to eat all. You are to choose the one you will like to eat,so that we take the rest away ''.
'' Awww...but am starving ''.
'' We are going to teach you the courtesy of eating the right food at the right time, how to eat,what to drink, table manners, how to comport yourself in public and everything. So please, finish your meal and let's begin ''. One of the maids said.
'' Okay. I guess I want the first plate. I love pasta ''.
'' As you wish ''. One of the handmaiden of Queen Sheena said and clapped her hands twice. Then two maidens carried the rest of the food away.
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Rishi started dishing out. She had eaten so many pastas that her mother had cooked. But she could swear that this food was better. It was more rich and had all the healthy ingredients and spices. This one was also hot and smelled good. She chewed on her mouth with her eyes closed and wining her head endlessly. She opened her eyes to scoop full when she realised the maidens were starring at her with smile. She looked at them and cleared her throat immediately. It was funny. She bursted out laughing and they laughed with her.
Suddenly, they quickly stopped laughing. She didn't understand why. She also couldn't make out their identity since they had veils covered on half their faces. She quickly finished her meal and four maidens entered the chamber immediately. With golden cups on a tray,each maid,holding each tray. They bowed down to her.
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'' Sweet after meal ''. They said.
'' So,what do we have here? ''. Rishi asked.
'' I have mango juice ''. The second maid said.
'' I have pineapple juice ''. The second maid said.
'' I have an apple smoothie,mixed with coconut oil ''. The third maid said.
'' Wow! ''. Rishi exclaimed.
'' And I have banana smoothie mixed with ginger ''. The forth one said....
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'' Oh my goodness... so much pampering, just for a commoner like me ''. Rishi did as tears appeared in her eyes.
'' You are no longer a commoner Rishi ''. Queen Sheena's handmaiden said. '' You are now the soon to be wife of Prince Majid..the future king of Ujani. And that makes you our future Queen. It is our duty to serve you my empress ''.
'' Of course. A marriage which I don't even know whether will come to pass. I didn't really look into the Prince's face,but he must surely hate me by now ''. Rishi thought.
'' So,which of this desert do you want mistress? ''.
'' Errrmmmm...I think pineapple juice will be okay ''.
(The maid with the pineapple juice bowed down and served her. Rishi guzzled up the pineapple juice to the surprised of all the maids and she licked her lips. The maidens cleared the place food and drinks and left. Living five maids in the chamber with Rishi).
'' So,what is next now? ''.
'' It is time for your royal bath ''.
'' Royal bath,as in..you are going to bath me? ''. She asked in amazement.
'' Yes empress ''.
'' Hey! I'm an adult okay! I can....
'' It is our duty. Or do you want us to and tell the Queen about this? ''....
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'' But...okay fine. But can you close your eyes while I remove the cloth? ''.
(The maids burst out into laughter).
'' Of course not. Come on empress, let's get you out of that cloth immediately. Let's go! ''.
They helped Rishi up her feet and walked to the left side. The door was closed. The handmaiden of Queen Sheena opened the door and inside was painted all white with a bathtub in the middle. Two maids stood besides the bathtub and poured milk and olive oil in the bathtub containing warm water. They bowed down to her and she walked towards the bathtub. It was full of wonderful fragrance. Rishi smelt it and remove the sweatshirt slowly.
The maids turned their faces away. Except Queen Sheena's handmaiden, Priya. Rishi held the sweatshirt tightly and slowly stepped into the bathtub. Priya then took the sweatshirt from her without her knowledge and dropped it on the floor.
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'' No! Don't! Pick it up quickly! Hurry up... pick it up. It belongs to the crowned Prince! ''.
'' Oh my goodness! ''. She shouted and quickly picked it up. '' Forgive me my empress ''.
'' Please give that to me ''.
'' But it is time for your Royal bath ''. Priya said.
'' I said give it to me. Now! ''.
(She took the sweatshirt from Priya and drowned it in the water. She remembered, taking it from the wardrobe and sobbed. What if this was going to be one of the very reasons why Majid would even hate her more. One of the !maidens poured a heavenly fragrance liquid soap into the water and it bubbled up. And instead for Rishi to bath,she started washing the sweatshirt in the bathtub).
'' One of the maids can wash it for you if that's what you want ''.
'' No. I will wash it myself. I wore it. So I will wash it ''.
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(Prince Faruk's chamber).
He was holding the key of Queen Meerah's chamber. He heard a knock at his door and smiled evilly. The show was about to go down. He had promised his mother that he was going to take care of the situation and that was exactly what he was going to do.
He got to his door and opened it. He took a deep breath and the maid Roshni smiled. He smiled back and let her in the room. He closed the door and went closer to her with an innocent look.
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'' My Prince. Please you called for me? ''.
'' Indeed. I hope you are not busy ''.
'' My work for the day has completed and am not busy at all ''.
'' Oh really? So,does that mean,I can have you all to myself? ''.
(She stupidly smiled and started blushing. She bowed her head and answered)....
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'' You have me all to yourself my Prince. Except that,I fear Queen Dorah might get upset if she sees us together ''.
'' My mother? Forget about her. Look,she is even starting to like you. I spoke to her. Did you know that your mother is my mother's handmaiden, and my mother really appreciate Savitri a lot. Just like I appreciate you Roshni ''.
(Roshni was not able to believe what she heard. Prince Faruk had always being aggressive. And now,he was acting all nice like Peter Pan).
'' You...you appreciate me? Oh my Prince... I am honoured ''.
'' I have a surprise for you,okay? ''.
'' You need to first close your eyes. Then I can give it to you baby girl ''.
'' Oh I can't wait! ''. She blushed and closed her eyes tightly.
'' Okay,are you ready? ''....
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'' Yes my Prince, ever ready for you ''.
(Prince Faruk cunningly went closer to Roshni with the key and caressed her face softly, which made her smile. He looked down at her maid's uniform pocket and dropped the key into her pocket. He hugged her tightly and she hugged him back).
'' You are so beautiful Roshni ''. He whispered.
(She giggled in happiness).
'' You are also handsome my Prince. You are a god ''. She said with her eyes closed.
'' I promise you that,when my marriage to Princess Ragah is over,I shall make you my second wife ''....
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(Roshni quickly opened her eyes. She jumped up nd down in happiness and embraced Prince Faruk tightly while he whimpered behind her).
'' Oh my God! Really? ''.
'' That is my surprise for you beautiful, but make sure,that you keep this between us both for now okay? ''.
'' Okay my Prince. This definitely is our little secret ''.
'' You may leave now. And please... I need you to meet me here tonight. Okay? ''...
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'' Okay. Excuse me my Prince ''. Roshni said and left.
(Just then,Prince Faruk raised his hand and clapped them together in laughter).
'' Now,Savitri... your daughter will pay for the mistake you made by threatening my mother. No one,ever messes with my mother... next stop,that girl who is being given to Majid for marriage might be a problem to me. I should start thinking of a way to get rid of her as well. But before that,let me try my lu ck with the missing lion and my little brother ''.
(He said and fell onhisbed,his eyes lighted red with evil)....