To Be A Queen✔️

Chapter 16

Days later

Edikan's POV

Days flew by in a blur. I went about with my duties as usual only getting a glimpse of Olanna here and there. Just like Eno said her ibibio has improved. Not like I have heard her speak but it was all everyone in the palace could talk about.

Most of the maids were excited when they heard it and had gone to introduce themselves to her. Some had already started trying to get themselves in the list of her favourite maids.

How do I know all this when I haven't seen or talked to her for the past few days? Eno- Obong of course. He was now like a narrator. We always gather under the foot of the palm tree since that first day and Eno- Obong will start spewing all about what Olanna has being up to.

I just listened without asking questions of things that she has done that have piqued my interest or things that she did that confused me. I just sat there and listened.

I could not help but wonder what it would be like to see her dressed in our traditional attire as Queen. Am sure it will suit her perfectly.

Which reminds me of what today is ' her coronation day'. Finally. I couldn't sleep properly last night knowing what today will be.
The palace maids and messengers have being working like bees in a hive preparing for today. By the time I finally slept last night I could still here footsteps here and there.

Eka Iyene has asked me not to bother myself with anything. She had only come to ask my permission to do one thing or another when necessary.

I sat on my bed facing the open window as I watch the sun appear, its rays hiding the moon and stars in the clouds.

I have being thinking about my behaviour around Olanna for the past few days. I always think about her when she is out of sight and always restless when I try to get her off my mind. But when she comes in my line of sight I always stiffen like I  am in a battle field or am shielding myself from something. What? I have no idea.

I have wanted to ask Eka Iyene but decided against it. I didn't even bother asking Eno- Obong. I didn't want to give him any ideas. But after thinking about it I have definitely figured why I behaved the way I did this few days. It was just one word.

Lust.

I wouldn't lie that I do not want Olanna as a man would want a woman. Any real man would for she has all it takes to be a woman. And I have what it takes to be a real man.

Today she will be Queen and I will take her as my woman, as my wife. And hopefully cure myself of this awkward behaviour.

Olanna's POV

Its has being hectic this past few days for me but I enjoyed it with Eka Iyene. She made me feel at home in this strange land. And she is a good teacher as well. Always patient with me. She didn't pressure me at all. She answered my questions as best as she could. She never complained about my curiosity. It seems she welcomed it because she always smiled when I have a question to ask like she expected it.

We had ventured outside the palace few times either to go to the market or take a walk. We stroll to the fish markets sometimes as well. I realized that the palace is located in the center of the town. Close to the the mainlands and close to riverside.

I have also learnt that they were not just fishermen but farmers as well. The have lands were they plant yams and cassava just like we do back home.

I have also learnt how to make their local soups and delicacies like Afang and Edi kang ikong and how to roast fish. She had said that once I become Queen that I will be in charge of the maids and seeing that the King's household would be run properly.