Cyma got up and they separated from that position immediately.
" sorry, I should have knocked" Zion said feeling a bit awkward
" it's not what you think, I tripped and fell" she said
" she's found of tripping" Dorian said
" His Majesty would be waiting for me, I'll leave" Dorian said and left
" I'll also leave" Zion said but cyma held him back
" Zion, I can explain" she said
" we'll talk later" he said and left
Cyma explained everything to Alpena when she came to see her.
" it's jealousy, young Master Zion is jealous" Alpena said
" is that a good thing or a bad thing" Cyma asked
" it's a good thing, it will strengthen your bond with young Master Zion. he wouldn't want to loose you" Alpena said
" by the way, do you know where His Majesty kept my weapons" she asked
" at the back of his chair in the royal hall" Alpena said
" good" she said
" what are you planning to do?" Alpena asked
" do me a favor and help me distract those two guards standing at my door " she said
" but your grace..."
" now" she said and Alpena distracted them and cyma sneaked out. she got to the royal hall and saw all the family present there including Zion and Dorian.
" what's going on here?" she thought as she sneaked in through the back door
" well, this is the perfect timing. they would be distracted and won't even see my shadow here" she said tiptoeing.
" I really appreciate you a lot for what you did for my family and also the city. you saved many lives" His Majesty said to Dorian
" it's was all Cyma's doing, I only supported her" Dorian said
" well, we decided to give you anything you ask for as a reward" His Majesty said
" don't His Majesty think that is a big thing to say" Dorian said
" no it's not, His Majesty has everything. just name it" Quentin said
" he's right, whatever you want that is in our possession will be yours if you ask for it" His Majesty said
" fine then, I'll like to ask for your daughter to be betrothed to me" he said and everyone was shocked including cyma who just had the chance to take her weapon.
" That's a good request " crown prince said
" are you sure of what you're saying?" Quiana said
" why don't you take things slow " Queen mother said
" hold on, don't jump into conclusion. which one of them?" His Majesty asked
" isn't it obvious?" gracious Queen said
" she" Dorian said pointing towards Quiana
" Quiana?" Zion asked
" no, Cyma" he said pointing at Cyma who was far behind Quiana with her sword in her hand and she froze there.
" OMG, how did this dummy see me. thanks a lot Dorian" she thought as she walked up to them
" where you trying to take those weapons behind my back" His Majesty asked
" what are you even doing here, aren't you meant to be in your room. And those useless guards just let you out" Quiana said furious
" I'm fine, look I can lift my sword" she said playing with it
" that's not important right now, we should focus on Dorian's request" Queen mother said
" what is he up to?, asking for my hand in marriage. he's he trying to make a comedy show or what?. " she thought as she stared daggers at him. Dorian noticed her deadly gaze on him and he preteneded like he didn't see it.
" are you sure of what you're asking for?" gracious Queen said
" I'm very sure" Dorian said
" it's not possible, she's not even up to the age of marriage yet " Quiana said
" that's why I want her to be betrothed to me, I didn't marriage proposal yet" Dorian said
" I understand what he's trying to say. He just wants everyone to know that he wants to marry cyma not that he came here to ask for her hand in marriage " Quentin said
" yes, I want people to know her as my fiancee" he said
" it still doesn't make any sense to me" Quiana said
" May I ask why?" Quil asked
" her being my fiancee will shut the mouth of those men thrash talking her and it would also put lady Cyma under control " he said
" that means you're only doing this to protect her image, not that you have feelings for her " Queen mother said and Dorian chuckled
" having feelings for her is not in my control, so I can't say. but yes I'm doing this to protect the royal family reputation " he said
" that's not a bad idea, I mean we do want cyma to be controlled. and he's a gentle and handsome bachelor" gracious Queen said
" but mother, they don't even like each other " Quiana said
" I agree with Quiana on this" Quil said
" but from what we've seen they care about each other a lot. I feel with time they'll get to love each other " Queen mother said
"why don't we let cyma decide if she actually wants it" Zion said
" Yes, it's about her" Quil said and cyma put on a pitiful face
" what can I say, I don't have any right to decide. His Majesty has the final say so I agree with whatever he says" she said and everyone was shocked. it was unlike of cyma to say these words
" I think staying in your room too much has affected your brain" Quentin said
" here is my verdict, from what Dorian said he would be betrothed to cyma. and from what the gracious Queen said he would have full control over cyma, and from what Queen mother said he would marry cyma when she's of age for marriage which is in two years if they fall in love with each other but if not they can cancel this alliance. But till then, remain pure " His Majesty said