"Don't thank me. Warn your lady. The next time wouldn't be good." He said coldly. Dorcas nodded. She rushed a prepared light food for her lady. After almost two hours, I woke up. Dorcas was beside me.
" Thank God, her majesty is awake. There's good here for you." She said.
" Dorcas-"
"His majesty has approved it". She said.
"Ha! I thought he said until I apologize." I said.
"Please, her majesty should forget and eat." She pleaded.
"I'm not hungry."
"That's impossible. Her majesty hasn't eaten for the past five days." She said. "You must eat no matter what. Please." Pleaded Dorcas.
I couldn't stand her pleads and facial expressions. I ate the food. Because it has been a long time, my stomach didn't feel good. I couldn't eat a lot.
Hearing that the empress was given food again, Vanessa was annoyed. She rushed to Hezron's place.
"Why did you go back on your words? She didn't apologize." Vanessa said furiously.
"Why do you get angry? I want her fit for the next punishment. " Hezron said having an evil smirk.
" You have a plan?"Asked Vanessa.
"Of course. "
"I heard she receive letters from her family. Why don't you seize them all? Don't let her letters reach and vice versa. " Vanessa said evilly.
"That's a good idea." He said. "That would be a small punishment for her." Hezron said.
"That's why I love you." Vanessa said.
"I will do anything for you." Hezron said and have her a peck.
"I know. See you tonight."
Hezron looked at her as she left, there was an evil smirk on his face. From that, every letters that was brought went straight to him. Her majesty'sletters never reached home. Vanessa caused much hatred between the two. She hated him more.
One time, I told Dorcas that I wanted to practice archery. She arranged everything well. I was in a very good mood. I first shot went well. The people around clapped so well for me.I tried with my second shot and it went straight to the first one.
"How! You are very good." I heard the voice of Vanessa.
"All these are only taught in small kingdoms like yours. A mother let her daughter learn this while she would be the future empress. How insolent." She said coldly.
"What brings Lady Vanessa here." I asked.
"Here to visit you and make it known to you that I will be the future empress. You should start packing. Besides, he plan on killing all of you." Vanessa said evilly.
"Thanks for the information." I said with a smile.
"Make sure you don't cross my path or else, you will face the consequences." She said rudely. I didn't mind about she said.
"And do you want me to tell you what I will do to your family?" Asked Vanessa. "I will put your father in prison. Send your elder brother into slavery. Get your younger brother away and punish him whenever I feel sad to please myself." She said and laughed evilly. I was very much annoyed but I had my smile on my face. The sound of her laughter brought some evil ideas in my head. I cleared them all away them focus on my archery.
I targeted the bullets and shot. I closed my eyes when I released the arrow. I heard gasped and screams of pain. I opened my eyes only to see the arrow went towards Vanessa and shot her tummy. I stood there only staring. I felt no remorse since I knew I didn't do that.
Hezron rushed towards her again. Do they always plan that? With anger, he order the guards to arrest me. Dorcas pleaded. I looked at them as the guard took me away. He ordered them to call the royal physician. They kept planning everything just to eliminate me. No matter what, I will always win.
The royal physician checked Vannesa. She was in so much pain which annoyed Hezron. He wouldn't let me go this time . He has tolerated me for a long time. He stayed a little longer and made sure Vanessa was okay before he called for a court meeting. He told them to bring the empress as a prisoner.
All the people present didn't understand the immediate court meeting held. They murmured among themselves until Hezron entered with a cold expression. They shivered under his gaze.
They greeted him as he passed. Everyone was present. He sat on his throne and ordered to bring the prisoner. Everyone was surprised to hear that. They all looked towards the door. It opened and I came out in chains. Two guards followed me. Everybody gasped. I had a smiley face . No matter what, I will never show my anger until it's time.
"We are here today to punish a criminal, a murderer." He said coldly.
"What does his majesty mean?" Asked Elder Kenan.
"She tried to kill Vaness. She shot an arrow at her all because she never liked her. Investigation shows that, Vanessa was only talking to her. She got annoyed and shot her with the arrow." Hezron said coldly. I only smiled at him, but the haters grew even more. I only had one thing in mind, will he regret if the truth comes out? I don't think so. No matter wat, he would be an idiotic fool forever. Blinded by the so called love he has for her. I'm glad I wasn't in love. I do cry for him, I pitied him a lot.
"My daughter is shot? She must be killed as she wanted to kill." Minister Enosh said annoyed.
"We need to think about this. Why would her majesty even so that?" Minister Jabal asked.
"Why do we care about this? She tried to kill my daughter out if jealousy!" He yelled.
"Why would her majesty be jealous?" Asked Elder Kenan.
"Everyone in here knows his majesty loves my daughter. Her majesty might have known and wanted to secure her position by eliminating my daughter." Explained Minister Enosh.
"That's make sense." A minister said. They kept arguing about this matter.
"Since she's the empress and it hasn't been removed yet, she stays in prison." Elder Kenan said.
"We can remove the empress' title from her right now." Minister Enosh said.
"Since Vanessa is not dead yet, we cannot do that." He replied.
"How can you say this. Is it because Vanessa isn't your daughter ?" Asked Minister Enosh.
"No, I'm just-"
"You're just what?"Asked Minister Enosh annoyed.
"ENOUGH !" Yelled Hezron who couldn't take it anymore. "She stays in the prison for four weeks. If Vanessa is not well until then, she will receive other punishment. Take her away!" Ordered Hezron coldly.
I smiled genuinely at him before I was taken away. He looked at me coldly. I really did pity him. How come a fool like him was the emperor of such a mighty empire. Some loves are stupid (sorry to stay).
Dorcas kept pleading on my behalf, claiming I didn't do it. I shook my head at her and smiled assuring her I will be alright. I was taken to my cell. The guards there treated me as if I was done trash.