TRAPPED

YOU'RE MINE

"Do you wish to see him beheaded? "He asked me, my body still pinned against the wall.
"What?"I had no clue what he was talking about.
"Unless you want to see him executed you will stay the hell away from that guard"he clarified and I was shocked by the insinuation then slowly a smile appeared on my face.
"Since when do you care about the people I talk to?? Shouldn't you be ignoring me like always? "I asked with a mocking smile and he came even closer.
"You are mine, do you hear me?Mine! and if any man as much as looks at you the wrong way he will find himself facing a death sentence" he said fiercely and I was shocked, what had gotten into him?? Why was he suddenly acting jealous and possessive?.
"I said do! You! Hear! Me!? "He questioned angrily and I nodded quickly then he let me go. "Am glad we got that cleared up, now go to bed and dream of me, I know you always do"he said with a smirk then walked out of my room. This was really confusing, did he like me or not?? With a sigh I walked to the wardrobe and brought out a nightgown then changed.
I had a rather restless night because I kept on thinking about Hakeem and his odd behavior, unable to contain my restlessness I got out of bed, put on a robe and walked to the kitchen to grab a glass of water. I grabbed the glass and walked to the tap to fill it up then suddenly I felt a presence behind me, who was up at such an odd time?. Slowly I stood upright and turned around to face the person only to find Amina in a robe with a smirk across her face.
"Am sorry, did we wake you? Was I too loud? "She asked and poured a glass of water for herself "sometimes I just can't control myself when it comes to Hakeem, he's a god in bed" she was slowly sipping on the water while staring at me, I could see she was clearly trying to push my buttons.
"Honey, what's taking so long?" Hakeem walked into the kitchen and stopped in his tracks upon seeing me "why are you up? "He questioned me as Amina walked to his side and wrapped her arm around his waist.
"I think we woke her up love "she said and handed him a glass of water, Hakeem also drunk up while staring straight into my eyes with a satisfactory smirk on his face. My anger had started boiling inside and I felt like slapping him, why did he enjoy torturing me?? Before the angry tears could fall I rushed past them and went back to my room, crying myself to sleep.
The days which followed were gloom for me, I was lonely and depressed and couldn't even talk to Joshua because I didn't want to get him in trouble. Amina had taken over the kitchen and I had no energy to fight with her, although I had to admit she was learning fast, I guess she knew what was at stake if she showed incompetency and she did not want to look bad before the King and Queen, she wanted their approval.
A few weeks later my depression was finally lifted when we received an invitation, apparently Liam's father had passed away some days back and the coronation ceremony was in a few days time. I was really happy to get out of that suffocating palace and visit another land. And as the days drew closer I even started thinking that this could be my way out, I could use this opportunity to run away. Did I mention that just a few days before the invitation arrived the doctor had declared Amina four weeks pregnant?? Even the King and Queen were excited about the news because it meant Hakeem would have an heir before he even became king.
The day to travel finally came and I was forced to sit in the same car with Hakeem and Amina, she was all over him as if she needed to show me that he was hers, I really didn't need to be reminded because I already knew, he loved her and he had chosen her, I was just a silly childhood crush which he had gotten over. And at the pace things were going I would forever remain a virgin wife if I stayed in that palace, I would just be a decoration because the moment that child would leave Amina's womb it would give her some leverage and power over me. The Queen had remained in control because of Hakeem but I had no child to keep me in charge.
We arrived at Liam's castle and it was amazing, it was so tall and the stones used to build it were unique and magnificent, indeed this kingdom was rich in minerals. Liam was caught up in last minute discussions so it was his sister and the Queen mother who welcomed us .the coronation was the next day so we were shown to our chambers to freshen up before we could join the royal family and their other guests for the huge dinner which would be served in the dining hall.
As usual, while Hakeem walked away with Amina on his arm I was left alone in the huge room. I sighed and sat on the comfortable bed looking at the two outfits Kiki had brought along, I had insisted she comes with me and she was now resting with other maids. I took my bath and changed into one of the outfits, it was pink and looked pretty, Kiki had thought it would make me feel better and it did.
By the time I joined other guests in the dining hall it was packed and I couldn't even see any servant with food near me. People were lost in conversation and I just stood in this corner sighing as I watched, who would care for the rejected Queen? Even though Hakeem had accepted me as his wife it hadn't changed anything, people knew he hadn't done it willingly, I was still rejected.
"Well aren't you a sight for sore eyes " someone spoke softly behind me and I turned to look only to find Liam smiling at me.
"Your majesty "I curtsied and he took my hand then kissed it, he would be the youngest person to ever ascend the throne and become king in our history and everyone had their eyes on him, wondering if he could handle it.
"Have you had dinner yet?" He asked me, still holding on to my hand.
"The crowd is just so overwhelming "I said as I looked around
"Come with me then"before I could respond he had already dragged me away and he led me to his study, shortly food was brought there.
"It's more quiet and private here "he said with a smile as he poured a glass of wine and handed it to me.
"Thank you"I accepted the glass and took a sip, it was probably the most incredible wine I'd ever tasted.
"Am glad you came, It's good to see you again "Liam spoke as we ate
"How could I miss the coronation?? Everyone has got their eyes on you, it must be nerve wrecking "I said, it was surprisingly easy to talk to him.
"I have been ruling since my father fell ill so am not worried about that part.. "
"Which part worries you then? "I asked curiously
"I'll be a King without a Queen and that's not acceptable.The council is giving me three months to find a bride or else they'll force one on me "he explained to me and I felt sorry for him
"That's unfortunate. But, didn't the king try to find it match for you? Someone who would be trained from a young age? "I asked
"There was one but she died before we could marry. she was a nice girl and a suitable Queen but this time around I want to choose someone I would actually have feelings for" he opened up to me then reached across the table and put his hand on top of mine "Kira, I haven't been able to erase you from my memory ever since I laid eyes on you" he said to me and I was taken aback.
"Your majesty.. "I cleared my throat and retracted my hand " I am a married woman ,surely you know nothing could ever happen between us " I told him, I was flattered that he would think of me in that way but I was already trapped in another mess of a marriage.
"That's not entirely true. Hakeem rejected you and I have it on good authority that you two haven't consummated your marriage... "He spoke, did he have spies in the palace??.
"Still, the only way I can escape is either banishment or execution.. And the banishment is only on grounds of adultery, the male would face execution "I tried to make him understand that rejected or not I was already taken and could never be his.
"A male faces execution but only if he's Hakeem's subject, I cannot be executed for such an act, he is just a prince and I will be king tomorrow, I out rank him"Liam pointed out and it just became too much, what was he trying to say? What was he suggesting? Surely he wouldn't risk making my kingdom an enemy just so he could have me. He may have had the richest kingdom in the land but Hakeem had the most vast and fierce army in the land, and his jealous fits were starting to worry me, would he put up a fight if Liam tried to take me away or would he gladly watch me leave so that he could finally make Amina the only wife and future Queen?.