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THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE QUEEN

The coronation ceremony was really beautiful and I had enjoyed myself, even though I hadn't made up my mind and given Liam a definite answer, I was still happy to have spent time with him and I felt honored when I was the only woman he would dance with. The journey back home was really weird, Amina kept staring daggers at me while Hakeem was trying hard not to stare but he was failing miserably.
The days which followed were filled with Amina preparing for a party to officially announce to the subjects that an heir was on the way, she was really excited and kept on changing things after every second, one minute she wants blue ribbons the next she wants white, the maids were running up and down and soon it was chaos, everyone was busy running back and forth but nothing seemed to be getting accomplished. This resulted in the Queen mother calling to me.
"Obviously Amin is overwhelmed and with the pregnancy she is not in control of her emotions, as the first wife it is your duty to help her...take over the preparations "she said to me.
"I don't think she'll be happy with that "I spoke softly, I wasn't happy with that either, she was celebrating a child on the way while I was still a virgin, this was embarrassing and I knew everyone was whispering about it.
"She needs the help and once you inform her that it was an instruction from me she will not refuse "the Queen insisted and I just nodded.
After lunch I walked to Amina's chambers, she was having her hair braided.
"Kira, what a surprise.. "She said with a smile. I had never been in her chambers before, it was smaller than mine but beautifully decorated in a modern way.
"I am here by the queen's order "I told her and she stopped smiling
"What does she need? "She asked wearily
"She needs you to calm down and let me take over the preparations for the party "I told her and I noticed her chest heave up and down.
"It's my baby.. Why should you be in charge?! "She questioned me angrily
"Because you're overwhelmed and you're not getting anything done.. The celebration is in two days and you have not even made a guest list yet, or are you intending on inviting the entire kingdom?".I crossed my arms and she rolled her eyes.
"I know what am doing "she said stubbornly
"Fine.. Even better for me, I'll let the Queen know that you declined my help ".I said and turned to leave.
"Wait! "She shouted and I stopped in my tracks but did not turn around. "You don't have to tell the Queen anything.. You can be my assistant, just keep in mind that this is all about me and my child.. Not you "she said with emphasis. I turned to look at her then bowed in mockery.
"Of course your majesty "I said with a mocking smile and she rolled her eyes "I'll start sending out invitations "I said and walked out of the room.
I called out to the royal messenger then went into the study to quickly jot down the people he should invite to the party. After the list was done I gave it to the messenger
"Take that to Amina, she can add or remove at least five people then get more messengers to help you deliver the invitations.. "I instructed, he bowed and walked out of the study just as the chef I had called for arrived so that we could work on the menu for the party.
As the chef was leaving Hakeem walked into the study.
"You work fast.. "He said as he leaned against the door frame and crossed his arms on his chest.
"The party is in two days time. Everything should be sorted out by tomorrow "I said and got up to leave but he blocked my path.
"Where are you rushing to? "He asked as he looked at me with lust and desire in his eyes.
"I have more things to do, so if you don't mind.. "
"You deserve a break, it's not even your party, who cares if it's not perfect ".he said casually
"Your wife cares and so should you, ".I said as I looked into his eyes, he didn't seem excited enough, this child could seal everyone's fates, put the love of his life above me in respect.
"Am not here to talk about that, am here to talk about you "he said and put his hand on my waist then pulled me closer
"What about me?"I asked and swallowed hard, he just had this powerful effect on me, especially when he was close and touched me.
"Still planning on leaving? Or has Liam found someone else?".he asked and I wanted to smile at the fact that he was still thinking about that, I knew he had gone to the King with the issue and he told him I wasn't worth starting a war over, he said maybe it might even strengthen the alliance if the King willingly dissolved the marriage on account of adultery without causing havoc.
"King Liam is waiting for my response "I told him with a smirk, putting emphasis on "King" because I knew how much that got on his nerves.
"Put the man out of his misery and tell him that you're not going anywhere... We both know you love me and your loyalty won't allow you to sleep with him without divorcing me first, and we both know without an act of adultery, you're stuck with me" he said and he seemed to be enjoying it, he leaned over and tilted my chin up then kissed me hungrily, I involuntarily moaned against his lips and wrapped my arms around his neck. I knew this was very inappropriate behavior ,we were not supposed to act like that unless we were behind closed doors in our chambers but Hakeem didn't seem to care and so why should I?.
His hand went down and squeezed my buttocks, I moaned again
"Hakeem.. We're.. Mmmmmm... The hallway ".I was trying to tell him that we were in the doorway and if anyone came into the hallway they would see us but his tongue in my mouth was making it very hard for me to speak
"You're so hot.. I want you badly "he spoke in a husky voice and leaned me back as he exposed my neck and started kissing it, his hand grabbed my thigh and he lifted my leg up. I held on tighter to him and enjoying the feel of his tongue on my tender skin of the neck . Suddenly I saw a person appear at the end of the hallway and before they could get any closer I pulled Hakeem back into the study and closed the door hoping whoever the person was that hadn't seen us, the Queen would not be pleased with such behavior.
I broke away from Hakeem and started fixing my dress and my hair as he stared at me while biting his lower lip.
"We can't continue like this, if you want to have me just be clear about your intentions and I can come to your chambers, we can do things like a normal couple ".I said to him and he ran his fingers through his head.
"You have no idea how much I want you in my bed Kira.. But I can't "he said with a sigh and wiped his mouth.
"Why not? I am not your mistress, I am your wife, the first wife.. No one will question you or frown down upon you ".I spoke and took a step closer, he was practically admitting that he did in fact want me but what was holding him back?.
"You wouldn't understand "he said in frustration and walked out of the study .
A few minutes later I walked out too and went into my bedroom only to find Amina standing there looking restless. Before I could even ask why she was in my room she stormed towards me and pushed me against the wall, the painful impact made me wince in pain.
"What is your problem?!"I questioned her angrily while rubbing the back of my head. Amina got in my face, her face looking fierce and scary.
"Stay the hell away from him!"She barked with clenched teeth
"Excuse me?"I dared retort
"He doesn't love you so stop trying to get on his good side or whatever, the next time I see you in such a position with him I swear I will not hesitate to end you "she threatened and out of anger I shoved her away from me.
"How dare you even threaten me, I am his wife, his first wife.. You're the intruder here and you have no right to speak to me like that. The sooner you realize you're second the better for you.. Now leave my room and never step foot here ever again "I yelled at her, the fact that she was now getting insecure meant she too had noticed that Hakeem was softening towards me.
"Am warning you Kira, stay away or you'll pay with your life "she said and stormed out of my room banging the door after her.
With a deep calming breath I sat on the bed and closed my eyes trying to recollect my thoughts.
The next days Amina and I would glare at each other but still managed to work together and the party was amazing, it was after the party that she made good on her promise to deal with me, or at least she tried.

A/N
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