Elixia saw a lady that was searching her house surrounding. She moved closer silently. The lady was still engrossed in searching Elixia's compound. "Do you need anything?". Elixia said and the lady got startled. She stood and placed her hand on her chest. Relief came to her face when she saw that it was Elixia. "It's being a while your highness". Elixia said with a smile. And the queen also smiled.
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"I almost found out where some the Samerians live but, I got distracted and she was gone like a shadow". The king said. Agememnom sipped from his wine. "When was that father?". "Last night". Agememnom paused his fork close to his mouth. Then he looked at his father.
"Last night?". Agememnom asked again. "Yes. You know they are very smart. For them to be able to disguise as a Vetimom and not get caught once, is something I can't seem to figure out". The king said and rubbed two of his fingers on his forehead.
"Why don't you leave the search of Samerians to me father?". Agememnom asked. "Okay, I hand the case over to you". The king said. "Thank you father". Agememnom said and got up from his chair and left the dinning hall. "Those Samerians have been thorns on my flesh right from when I started ruling this kingdom". The king said.
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Elixia and the queen were seated at her dinning. She helped the queen pour out some tea and poured some for herself and then took her seat. She knew why the queen was here,but she wanted her to speak up. The queen was the one that caused the silence at the dinning room. Her pride has locked her lips. If Elixia didn't ask she wouldn't talk.
Elixia watched the queen for a while longer and smirked before deciding to breaking the silence."You didn't tell me about your love story the last time we were together. Why don't you tell me now?". Elixia asked. "Oh, okay if you wish to hear it". The queen spoke up like Elixia had been disturbing her about the story.
"It was a day when I went to the market with some of my maids. I bumped into a man who covered half his face. He was tall and his eyes were sparkling like the stars". "Agememnom's eyes are a little bigger to sparkle so where did he get his look from?". Elixia asked. "What?". The queen said. "No I was talking to myself. Continue my queen". Elixia said and the queen continued.
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"Tomorrow you would give me directions to where his majesty almost caught the Samerian lady". Agememnom said. "Yes my prince". The royal guard bowed. He walked to his room and went to freshen up. Then crashed on his bed.
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"I would start going now that I see you are out of the influence of the alcohol". Sastrigi said. "Have you found out about her whereabouts?". Utranus asked. And Sastrigi thought for a while before shaking her head.
"Please try to find her. I hear some say she is in the palace". Utranus informed. "I also heard but, I can't go about raising every lady's cloth because I want to find one person. Stay calm and alert. I will find her soon". She said and tapped his shoulder.
She stepped out and wore back her hoodie. She moved fast amidst the crowd. As though she was hurrying to get to a place. A carriage man waited across the street. She entered and he rode off.
She got to the palace. She got down and went to the side that had flowers and changed into a maid's clothes. She marked underneath her left eye. She made it seem so much like a scar. Then she got to the gate and the guards opened up for her. She was with a bag that had some leaves in it.
Walking through the corridors. She came out of the palace building and saw a secluded building. She headed straight to the the building. Taking a deep breath, she twisted the knob of the door and walked in.
She was met by two women. The queen and Elixia. The queen had a broadened smile on her face and Elixia had a smirk. They both were on their way out when they came across her. Their smile fell off and Elixia gave her a dead stare.
Sastrigi heart froze for some seconds. "Tamisil, where have been? Elixia has searched everywhere in this house for you". Her heart resumed it's beating with the queen's words.
"I went out to get some tea leaves. The ones left are little". She said. "Next time you inform Elixia before leaving". "Yes my queen". Tamisil said as she bowed. "I will take my leave now Elixia". "Okay my queen". Elixia said and bowed and the queen left.
"I need a hot bath Tamisil". "Yes lady Elixia". Sastrigi said and headed straight to her room. Immediately, she was done. She informed Elixia. Elixia went into her room, took a deep breath and walked to the mirror. She removed her shirt and stared at the drawing on waist.
"Why do I have this?". She asked. Then Sastrigi barged in, but Elixia was fast to cover up her body. "My apologies lady Elixia. Your dinner is ready". "I will be right there". Elixia said and Sastrigi left.
She pulled off her clothes and entered into her hot bath. She laid there to stretch her bones. After a while she came out and wore her robes. Then went to have her dinner. While she ate, she noticed Tamisil steal some glances.
"Do you have anything to say?". Elixia asked in a cold tone. "My lady have you heard of the kingdom Sameria?". "I know little about them. Why do you ask?". Elixia threw her another question. "Don't you seem curious about them?". "No". Elixia gave her straight answer. And Tamisil swallowed hard.
Elixia got up and walked to her door. As she was about to twist the knob, Tamisil said. "The king really hates them. He feels they killed his father, the past king in one of his journeys". "I told you I don't have any interest in that. However, his hatred is justified, because they killed his father".
She was about to walk into her room. "I know that it wasn't the Samerians. I do know what they are capable of". Tamisil said and that got her paused in her tracks. She look at her with a raised eyebrow.
"You don't say things you can't defend. And how can you know about their capabilities? Are you perhaps one of them?". Elixia asked and that caused Tamisil to blink several times. "What? Me? I can't be a Samerian. It's just my research on them that made me say that. Forgive me my lady". She said and bowed.
Elixia looked at her with suspicion and entered her room. Then Tamisil took a deep breath.
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Agememnom rose up early. He had Samerians to find. He walked out already dressed. The royal guard bowed and they climbed their horses and rode out the palace.
"Here is the place my prince". The royal guard stopped in front of a road track in the middle of buildings. "Samerians are very smart and I'm quite sure they would have built their lair here. So entering here blindly would be to a waste". Agememnom spoke meaningful words.
"Tell some of your guards to keep watch on the people here". "Are there boutiques here?". Agememnom asked. "Yes my prince". The royal guard said. "Okay, Take me there". The prince said and the royal did so".
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"My lady, an invitation from Sir Run Ni Tama". Tamisil said as she handed over the letter to Elixia. Elixia collected it and opened it. "It's Vistuler and Run Ni Tama' s wedding invitation". A smile climbed her lips.
"Their wedding is in the next two days". Elixia told Tamisil. She immediately rushed in to look for a nice outfit. She saw one and picked it.
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"Welcome back my prince". The maids and guards greeted. "Get a carriage ready". Agememnom ordered. And a guard bowed and went ahead to do as the prince ordered. "Royal guard Fredrous, you may get back to your post". He said. "Yes my prince". The guard bowed.
He rushed through the corridors and came out at Elixia's space. " Where is Elixia?" He asked the maid there. And she pointed. He ran to her and dragged her. "Follow me". She did so without hesitation. She forgot she was putting on pants.
He helped her in the carriage and he sat in to. Then they left the palace compound. "Run Ni Tama and Vistuler's wedding is in two days. I want you to have varieties of clothes, shoes and jewelleries". He said with a wide smile.
"The king got me some already". Elixia said. "I want you to wear the ones I will get you". He said sounding and looking jealous.
"We are hear my prince". The carriage man said. They got down and walked into a big boutique. "It's the prince. All bow". The boutique owner said and they all did so. "It's an honour to have you hear with....". She looked Elixia up and down with disgust. "She is my soon-to-be wife. So mind your words and looks". Agememnom said. "My apologies my prince. My apologies my lady". They both didn't reply but walked passed her.
"I need clothes for this lady here". The prince said and they gathered beautiful gowns. "Try them on, Elixia. The ones that fits your beauty, I would choose". Elixia went ahead and did what he asked of her. She came out with several clothes, but he wasn't pleased with them.
She went in with the last. It was a red gown. She wore it and stepped out. Agememnom's attention was stolen by the boutique owner. They were both talking about something. When Elixia stepped out their attention was drawn to her.
It was a gown with sleeves and it was fitted. Exhibiting her curves. The shoes matched. The gown had a gold thread like line. That went spiral on her gown boldly. She looked like a queen. Her beauty was so attention demanding.
He walked up to her. There eyes following each other. "You look more like the person who is getting married. You are surely going to steal the attention meant for the bride". Agememnom said and Elixia blushed.
"You acting so girlie pauses my heart". He said as her rose her chin. All the workers of the boutique, and the owner was stunned.
A man clapped his hands to get everyone's attention. "Honestly speaking. She is one beautiful person. I have not come across. All the years I've lived". The man had a lady that covered half her face stand beside him.
Agememnom and Elixia walked and stood abreast the couple. The man stretched out his hand for an handshake and Agememnom gave him the pleasure. "I'm Utranus and this lady here is my elder sister. Sastrigi". "Your elder seems to look so familiar with those sparkling eyes. Although, her face is covered. Can you open your face so I can erase my suspicion?". Elixia asked.
"Such courage with an undeniable beauty. The case is that, my sister isn't use to revealing her face". "We understand that. A pleasure meeting you". Agememnom said as he noticed Clestus at the entrance of the boutique.
"Elixia give them to pack it up and come to the carriage". Agememnom said and rushed to the entrance. Elixia did so and while she was coming out she gave the lady one more stare and so did the lady.
"My prince, The lady and the gentle man that just walked in comes from one of the buildings at that spot the royal guard took you". Agememnom smiled. "Our proximity has made them my first suspect. Watch them closely". He ordered Clestus.