OnuIdu(The Lion King):Period of the British

chapter6

OnuhIduh, Iye Oja is here!

A maid announced the arrival of my nanny. I smiled and felt relieved. I've always shared my worries and troubles with her, I love her more than my life, she sacrificed her comfort to save me.

"Olane Mama. I said bowing down and greeting her as she stepped into my guest sitting space.

"Omami. Ane ya? She asked caressing my chin. Smiling softly

"Alhamdulillah uchubgede Ojo Mama. I replied.

She nodded and sat on the sofa. I sat down on a small pillow placed on the floor for lesser subjects during small meetings in my guest space. I leaned over to her knees and placed my head gently. She ran her hands through my curls gently and smiling.

"Tell me, what happened after the Asir war? My son no longer come to my chamber to discuss and celebrate his victory on Asir just like you used to do". She said and there was sadness in her tone.

I raised my head gently, staring at her with guilt written on my face. She's right, I discuss everything with her concerning the kingdom affairs and my personal life. She's like my diary, but ever since Almas came into my life, I have not been myself.

"Oh mother, do forgive me please. I guess I was too occupied to come down to your harem".

"Its okay my dear son. She said caressing my head. "So, tell me now. I'm too eager to know how the great Iduh cleared the battlefield". She said smirking mischievously.

"Hahaha Mama. You know your brave son, I fought like a lion you trained me to be, without your love and care, where will I be? I said and lightly kissed her forehead.

"Many many thanks to Allah for always protecting and sparing your life. And please do be careful. She said caressing my cheeks .

"I promise I'll Mama, I said smiling. Mama, I want to talk to you about something I said. I was about to tell her about Almas when a maid interrupted.

"Deeply sorry to interrupt your highness. The maid said looking down and knelt

"Speak. I frustratingly ordered.

"Its a message from Yaya Mabe. She said.
Mother shrugged off the "what message gesture glaring at me and the maid.

"Speak up. Mama said.

"Yaya Mabe said the girl is awake and feeling better.

"Which girl? Mama asked looking confused.

"Disperse. I said so that I can explain it to Mam privately. "She's princess Almas Ebule. I said looking down and feeling guilty.

"Ohh! My brave son, she said rubbing my shoulder. "You did not only conquered Asir, but captured their princess too! She smiled evilly.

"Mmmm.. I nodded still regreting my actions cos Almas won't be able to forgive me.

"Well enjoy your night my dear. Mama said getting up from the sofa.

"Its not what you think, I murmured. She sat down back and stared at me closely.

"What do you mean? She asked with both brows raised. I could sense the curiosity and anger mixed in her tone.

"She.. I.. I think I feel for her. I finally said looking away outside the opened window staring at the moon which I could see clearly cos my chamber is at the castle top.

"What??? Have you lost your mind!? She yelled. Sounding so upset

"No. I replied calmly.

"Have you forgotten you just conquered her kingdom??? Do you know the amount of hatred she has for you?? Mama asked standing at my front looking at me deeply to be sure im okay.