Sweet Obsession

Chapter 8 Part 8

By morning, I was still awake, sleepless, and still hurting. He did not come home to me, just as I expected he would not. He was at Shaeena’s still. I placed my hand where my heart was, and my heart was pounding rapidly. He would come home today because this was the day that the army would be leaving for war. Cold sweat overcame me at the thought of Nidal going to war. I was lost for words.

There was a knock on the door, and my heart thumped loudly, thinking it was Nidal coming to ask for my forgiveness, I braced myself as the door opened, and the queen mother walked in. She had a worried look on her face as she walked over and sat on the bed next to me.

“Loula, dear child, what happened yesterday?” she asked softly. “The servants told me they heard a lot of commotion in your room. They saw Nidal stalk out of here and take off with Princess Shaeena, and they said he did not come back last night. Is this true, Loula?” She wanted me to prove her wrong.

“Mother,” I said, using that word for the first time since I have met her. It just rolled off my tongue without me realizing it, but the word felt good as I said it. I could tell she was pleased with my word choice. She was tearful as she waited for me to speak. “Mother,” I repeated again sadly, “there was a terrible misunderstanding yesterday, and Nidal and I had a huge fight. He said he was done with me, and he left!” I said with trembling lips.

“Oh, no, Loula. Don’t say that,” the queen mother pleaded. “Nidal will never stop loving you. I am sure of it. I know my son. He will love you forever. He is angry now for whatever reason, and he is behaving like a child. He will get over it soon. You shall see. Princess Shaeena told me yesterday that she heard gossip that you kissed Prince Billal. Is this true, Loula?” the queen asked. I knew she hoped against hope that it was not true.

But when I stayed quiet and did not respond right away, she had her answer. Clearly disappointed, she said, “I know it was not your fault, but my nephew’s. I know you well enough by now, just as I know my son. You would never willingly kiss Prince Billal. Just as my son would never willingly kiss Shaeena! It is too bad Nidal doesn’t know you the way I do.” The queen sighed and stood from the bed, but before she left my side, she said, “Child, do not worry. Be strong. I will box my son’s ears off when I see him. You, my dear,” she said softly, “stay calm. He will return today, and you must ignore him. We must teach him a lesson he will never forget. He needs to learn to trust the woman he loves,” she said proudly, “and not treat you this way. Loula, I stand by you. You are my child also, and I will not allow my son to treat you in this manner.” She marched out of the room and closed the door softly behind her.

I was speechless, frozen. I was hurt beyond anything I had ever felt before. The queen was right. I had to teach her son a lesson. How dare he treat me this way! I got out of bed with a new perspective on things. I had to find a way to make him see the truth without compromising my pride. I knew it would not be easy, but there had to be a way to accomplish that.

I walked over to the mirror and looked at myself. I saw how terrible and pathetic I looked. My hair was tangled. Circles were underneath my eyes from a sleepless night. I pulled my nightgown off my shoulders and saw the bruises that were visible all over my arms. I was very emotional and distraught, but this time, I felt much stronger than before. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger! The queen raised my spirits, and I was going to show Nidal that he made a big mistake treating me so.

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