Empresses of Pangaea: The Clash of Queens [ BOOK 1 ]

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Location: House Pearbow, Harem Hall, The Royal Palace of Sekhe, West African State, African Lands

The next morning, Sang-chul was having breakfast in his sitting area when Addo came in the room announcing that Sir Ivan wanted to see him. Sang-chul placed down his piece of toast, "Off course let him in."

Sang-chul heard that last night Ivan got the chance to serve Rehema, and he was dying to find out what happened. When Addo announced Ivan's entrance, Sang-chul saw him come through the door with a big cheeky smile.

"Greetings and good morning," He announced stepping into the room, with his own servant was standing behind him.

Sang-chul smiled and went over to greet him with a hug and pat on the back. He then motioned Ivan to the sitting area so they could talk. They both sat next to each other on the soft, velvet red sofa against the wall.

"So how was it?" Sang-chul asked with enthusiasm.

Ivan crossed his arms behind his head and laid back against the sofa. "Let's just say we had a wonderful night of sleep and woke up well-rested."

"Come on! Details!" Sang-chul whined.

Ivan chuckled, "Fine." He said giving in and put his hands on his thighs, "We didn't make love because she was mostly tired. But it was heartwarming. We mostly ate and talk. She was interested in me. She asked me about my family and background and listened. Almost felt butterflies in my stomach just lying next to her when it's time to go to bed."

Sang-chul smiled happily to see his closest friend having a good experience so far.

"We had our first kiss this morning. I mean I kissed her before she left my house after she promised she would visit me again soon. I think she was taken back by it, but she went in for another and then gave me a loving look." Ivan looked giddy and Sang-chul couldn't help but laugh. He was used to Ivan acting cool-headed, composed, stress-free, and but now here he was acting like a young boy spying on someone he fancies at school.

"Trust me you have nothing to be worried about the night you served her; she is quite gentle. And since you're a softy she will be nothing but good for you," Ivan joked squishing his friend's cheek with one hand.

Sang-chul playfully pushed Ivan's hand away. "I'm blissful you're this happy. So are your feelings true?"

Ivan scratched his neck, "They are growing every day, it's almost scary. I didn't think I like her this much. I only signed up for auditions in the beginning because the servants, power, pay, and life in a royal palace sounds neat. My family status would be higher up due to their son is one of many married to an empress, but love was the last thing on my mind."

Sang-chul bit his lip, if Ivan was this head over heels in lust already, imagine how the rest of the harem is feeling. It's definitely not going to be a pretty breeze of competition.

"But honesty the next time she visits I hope we do more than talk. My thirst for intimacy is getting the best of me," Ivan complained. Sang-chul rolled his eyes, but still had a smile on his face.

"We have a meeting this afternoon with the Emperor correct, for daily greetings and blessings? All the concubines?" Sang-chul asked.

"Yep," Ivan reassured. "I ought to go back to my house and get in better clothing. You want to walk together to the Emperor's house for the meeting?"

"Sure, we'll meet outside a quarter-hour before the meeting," Sang-chul said he got up and started to go to his bedroom. Kukua set his morning bath for him ready to go.

"Good," Ivan agreed, standing up and preparing to leave. His servant had stood by the door of Sang-chul house the entire time. Ivan yelled goodbye and Sang-chul did so back.