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Chapter 6 - Queen's order

Tania was waiting for Prince Mahisa in front of the Jug Shop. The situation of Kutaraja Market was crowded. All people wear traditional Javanese cloth. Some sellers shout out names of their products to let buyers know what they are selling there. Prince Toh Jaya walked through the queen and he is recognized her. He stops and back to meet her.

"Your majesty, What are you doing here?"

"Ah, Toh Jaya, you are here too. I am waiting for Mahisa here". answered Tania.

"Hmmmm... There are some delicious foods, do you want to try them? I will pay for you". asked Prince Toh Jaya.

"Really??? Let's go!!".

Tania was following Prince Toh Jaya to go to a restaurant. When Prince Mahisa came back to the jug shop, the queen has gone. He thinks that he was stupid because he left her alone. Then he trying to find her. He goes around the market and asks someone "Sorry Mr., Are you saw a woman with long hair and I think her height is similar to her". But no one said that they know where is queen.

Prince Mahisa seems tired. He stopped in front of the souvenir shop. Then he wiped his sweat. This day is so hot because on Java Island, there are only 2 seasons, the rainy season and the summer season.

Prince Mahisa saw Bagaskara (The king's guard) walks in front of him, then he calls him.

"Bagaskaraaa... stop... Bagaskara".

But Bagaskara didn't hear that. He walks very fast. Then Prince Mahisa is chasing him. Because there are crowded, Prince Mahisa is difficult to reach him.

"Ba. . Bagaskara.. Mahisa is here, help me please".

Bagaskara heard the voice of Prince Mahisa. He stopped then he looks at the back. There is Prince Mahisa.

"What's wrong your highness, is pickpocket took your wallet?" asked Bagaskara.

"No..no..no..no.. I lost my sister here, I mean our queen". answered Prince Mahisa.

"What?".

"Please help me to find her". Ordered the prince.

"Yes your highness".

In the restaurant, Tania and Prince Toh Jaya eat fried duck together.

"Wooww,, this fried duck is the most delicious that I've ever eaten", said Tania.

"I am happy if you like it", answered Prince Toh Jaya with a smile.

Tania saw his smile and he looks so handsome. Then Tania speaks in her heart "I should be wife to him. Not wife to Ivan".

After that, Tania remembers about Prince Mahisa. Maybe Prince Mahisa is waiting for her in front of the jug shop. Then Tania asked Prince Toh Jaya to escort her to the jug shop.

When they arrived at the jug shop, the shop is closed and the atmosphere around the shop is quiet. Tania is worried that Prince Mahisa will look for her. But a few moments later, Bagaskara and Prince Mahisa saw them. Then they came to Tania and Prince Toh Jaya.

"Sister, I looking for you everywhere. But you are here", said Prince Mahisa.

"I am sorry brother, this is my fault", said Prince Toh Jaya.

"Sister, let's go back to the palace", said Prince Mahisa.

Prince Mahisa takes Tania's hand, but Tania looks at Prince Toh Jaya's Face. Prince Toh Jaya smiled and he waved his hand.

"Take care, your majesty", said Prince Toh Jaya.

But Prince Mahisa said: "Take care.. take care.. preeeett..". Prince Mahisa is still angry with his half-brother.

After they arrived at the palace. Tania goes to her room, and Prince Mahisa goes to King's room with Bagaskara. Then Prince Mahisa is telling about what happened today. He said that Prince Toh Jaya took the queen go when she waited for Prince Mahisa.

"Brother, you have to be more strict with him, Queen is your wife", said Prince Mahisa.

"I know, but the rumor about I am not the son of our father, might make him think that I steal all of him, then he hates me". said the king.

"I know but I believe the rumor is false, you should explain it".

"It just a wasting time Mahisa".

Then Bagaskara advises King Anusapati.

"I think your majesty should take her majesty heart first because she was living outside the palace, I believe she heard that rumor", said Bagaskara.

"I see, Thanks for your advice".

King Anusapati goes to Queen's room. But Tania is sleeping. The King looks at Tania's face, then he says: "If nobody who believes in me, I hope you will believe in me because you are my queen". But Tania was delirious: "Nasi Bebek Madura,, oh god it's too delicious". The king is small laughed.

In the morning, Tania was so surprised when she found that King is hugging her.

"AAAAAAAAAAA,,, go awayyy!!!"

"Ah my queen, you wake up early", said the king.

"Ivan why you sleep here, this is my room", said Tania.

"You are my wife, and I am your husband, why I can't sleep with you?".

Then Tania said that King can sleep every night with her if King can win an archery match against her. The King agrees with Tania. Then the king orders Bagaskara to announce to people in Kutaraja, that there will be an archery match between the king and queen at the Kutaraja square. All the people are allowed to attend to watch the competition.

Announcements have been posted around the Kutaraja. On the day of the match between the queen and the king has begun, people flocked to the Kutaraja square. Prince Toh Jaya is confused, then he asks someone why all people going to Kutaraja Square. Someone give him the information. After that, he follows the people to go to Kutaraja Square.

In the Kutaraja square, many banners are installed indicating that there is a big competition. the sound of the gong being struck by the palace official, a sign that the match had started. Tania and King Anusapati were ready to shoot their arrows respectively. All people there are cheered the king and queen.

"Are you ready to sleep every night with me my queen?" said King Anusapati.

"Hey, Anusapati, don't be overproud, I am good in archery". said Tania.

"Ok, let us start this match".

"Ok, go.. go..go"