The day of Vistuler's wedding had arrived. The happiness that struck Elixia last night made her roll in circles on her bed. She rose so early to get prepared. Tamisil had already prepared a scented bath as asked by prince Agememnom. She rushed to get prepared. Putting on the cloth he got her and shoes. She went to stand in front of the mirror.
She was always beautiful in what she wore but, she needed to see how she looks to give it a fitting demeanor. "My lady". Tamisil barged in. "My apologies". Tamisil apologized. She was stunned at Elixia's beauty.
"Looks like you're trying to make it a habit of barging into my room Tamisil". Elixia said and turned. "No my lady". Tamisil said and bowed. Elixia inhaled deeply and turned back to face the mirror.
"The prince told me to apply some paint onto your lips". Tamisil said and Elixia went to sit. "Are you applying the paint while you're still at that spot?". Elixia asked as Tamisil didn't raise her head or move from her spot.
She immediately rushed out and brought in a box. "The prince got this. It cost quite a fortune my lady". Tamisil said as she brought out the paint from the box. "He expresses his love for you with action my lady". Tamisil continued to talk about Agememnom as she applied the paint on her lips.
When she was done she stared at Elixia with adoration in her eyes. "Are you done?" Elixia asked with a straight face. "Yes my lady. The prince is waiting with his carriage". Tamisil informed.
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"Our son dressed simply but, his handsome face and physique are saying otherwise". The queen said to the king as they stared at Agememnom that paced to and fro close to the carriage. "How long will it take her to dress". Agememnom kept on saying.
Anxiety had eaten him up. And his curiosity had the best of him.
The clicking of shoes was heard from the corridor. Far from where the king and queen stood. Maids and guards had there gazes fixed on the soul that walked passed them.
They couldn't fathom why they had gazes on her. Was it her beauty? Or her demeanor? Which attracted them?
She took her steps slowly and owned the spotlight. When she got closer to the king and queen. They were disturbed by the clicking of shoes. So they turned to see.
The king's mouth fell open and the queen lost balance that she almost fell. Elixia walked with great confidence. "Is that Elixia?". The queen asked and the king nodded and smiled. "Has she always been this beautiful?". The queen asked another question revealing her astonishment again. "Yes". The king answered.
"Your majesty. Your highness". Elixia said and bowed. "You are so beautiful Elixia". The queen said out of admiration. Elixia smiled softly. "The prince awaits you". The king said.
The prince stopped pacing back and fourth when he saw Elixia. A smile climbed his face. She gave him her hand and he kissed her knuckles. Elixia maintained her straight face. He helped her into the carriage and entered too. Then the carriage man rode off.
Elixia looked at the people through her window, while Agememnom stared at the beauty that sat beside him. He carried her hand and intertwined his fingers with hers. She looked at him. "I knew this dress and paint would fit perfectly". He said as he played with her fingers.
"The dress makes you look breathtaking, while the paint on your lips?". He said as he held up her face to meet with his gaze. He looked into her eyes like he could see her soul. Elixia felt weak because of his piercing gaze.
"It makes you appear alluring". He said and leaned in to kiss her.
Elixia closed her eyes to enjoy the moment. She had long awaited this day. His kiss was intense and calm. They kissed
so passionately. None of them were ready to ruin the moment. He placed Elixia on his laps. As she held his face, he held her waist.
The kiss grew deeper and deeper and deeper. Revealing their hidden lust. She dug her hand into his hair, as the passion for the kiss increased, but they carriage entered into a pothole and they broke lose .
Elixia took her seat and faced the window. She used that to get rid of the awkward atmosphere. Agememnom smirked at this shy beauty.
"You seem to enjoy the house without me there with you". Agememnom said. "Of course, I am". Elixia said as she turned to look at his face. "Only for my maid that acts suspicious oftentimes". She said and looked away.
"She's probably wondering what you use to enhance your beauty". Agememnom complimented indirectly. "There is this drawing I have on my waist". Elixia said and Agememnom face drew to a frown.
"It a drawing of a rose". Elixia said and looked at Agememnom. "A red coloured rose". Elixia completed her sentence. "It's normal to have such a drawing on your body". "I've had this since I was little. And it is in a hidden spot. Spot where not all have access to". Elixia spoke up disagreeingly.
"Do you know anything about it?". Agememnom turned to look at the other window. "How can you trust me with such deep secret, Elixia". Tears had already formed in his eyes. He blinked severally to send them back in. Then he turned to face her. "How can you trust me with such deep secret?". He asked still again.
Elixia looked at her palms. "All my life. I grew up not knowing whom to trust. Once I held onto one, he slips me of sooner than I expect. Making another catch me and do the same". "I won't let you slip off mine. I would hold you tight". Agememnom said to cheer her up.
"Not like you have a choice". Elixia said as she smirked at him. "So what do you know about the drawing?". She asked again. Agememnom sighed. "You're a Samerian. A royal Samerian at that. My father would make any Samerian he gets hold of, pay for his father's death. Books that I've read says otherwise about the death of my grandfather. So". "I have to lie low till you find a Samerian and get proofs". Elixia completed his words and he nodded.
"Have you been doing some findings on the. I mean we the Samerians?". She asked Agememnom. "Yes". "You know Samerians are the ones who would serve you the information". "Yes. I wish to lure them in". Agememnom said. "Let's get this straight. You've started your research. So they've sent someone, to spy on you, into the palace". Elixia said.
"Yes. I'm still figuring out who that is?". Agememnom said. " I had talked about my maid the last time. What if she's the sent spy?". Elixia asked. "Proof?". "She had tried to convince me into looking into the case of Samerians". Elixia said. "What?". "Yes. The siblings we met the last two days, at the boutique. The lady felt so much like my maid". Elixia said.
"However, she isn't". "My intuition doesn't speak lies to me". Elixia said. "Why don't we watch her?". Elixia said in a mere whisper. "Do that. Let me focus on the man". Agememnom said and Elixia agreed. "We are here my prince, my lady". The carriage man stopped the carriage.
Agememnom got down and helped Elixia. They walked in graciously. Everyone turned to look at them. Murmuring one thing or the other to themselves. Agememnom waved at Run Ni Tama. And Vistuler and Elixia smiled at each other.
"Look at who is here?". Utranus said to Sastrigi. Agememnom and Elixia turned and saw to their surprise. They were faced with the people they just spoke about. "Nice to meet again". The man said and hugged Agememnom. "You look so breathtaking". He said and took Elixia's knuckles to kiss it. When Agememnom snatched her delicate hand from his hold.
"I'm not the type to share". Agememnom said and Utranus smiled. Elixia pulled Sastrigi for a hug and removed her net accidentally. "Oh, my sincere apologies". Elixia said as she saw her frightened face. Agememnom looked at Utranus. He bit his lower lip to hide his fear. She wore back on her, the net. "But you know Tamisil, I didn't know you would look way more beautiful without the mark, underneath your eye". Elixia said into her ear. And that had Sastrigi smile nervously. Elixia shot her a daunting smile.
"We will take our leave now". Utranus said and walked away with his sister. "I had told you earlier. My maid is Sastrigi". Elixia said. "If she weren't she would have argued her way out. Or would have something to prove it false". Elixia said.
Elixia and Agememnom had keen eyes on the siblings. "Let's make a toast. To the newly wedded couple". Agememnom said as he raised his glass. "Cheers". Everyone said.
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"Royal guards. Go and check that area again". "Yes your majesty". They chorused. "I don't think that would be necessary, your majesty". A man said as he walked in. "Stand still". The head of royal guards said to the man. The king gestured the guard to let him be.
The man walked forward. "Clestus?". The king called. "Yes your majesty. With me here are the names and the identity of the Samerians you just ordered your guards to find". He said as he held up a parchment paper.