The house is full of water, from floor to ceiling.
There's a dark creature trying to capture the two people trapped inside the walls.
There's one way to escape.
One way, and one escapee.
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I hate parties, they are filled with people I've never seen before, everyone trying to congratulate me and Anav. Today is our wedding day, it feels like months ago when the king of Naru proposed to me, to me he was prince An , my childhood enemy i grew to love but after his father died of a terrible illness, he had to ascend the throne.
" Kifu, you look beautiful today " Nala said, she was supposed to marry Anav on his mother's request but he made a spontaneous decision and declared his love for me and his plans to make me his wife at his coronation, we were close but i never knew he loved me as much as i loved him. " She is more beautiful than all the ancient jewels of Bel. " Anav said smiling at me with pure adoration. " Queen Kifumani is indeed a priceless jewel, we are happy you found each other " She said, i could see the disdain in her voice, she keeps saying i stole him from her, it's not my fault we fell in love while she was chasing fun. " You must be very tired, forgive me my love. " Anav looked at me like he could see through my facade. "My wife and i would like to retire to our chambers " he said standing up from his throne " let the festivities continue, do not stop celebrating for the kingdom, for we have entered a new reign of love, peace and light!!!!. " People cheered as we descended the thrones and made our way to our chambers, it has been a long day and i could not wait to retire for the night. Anav being the gentleman that he was, left me to the maids to prepare me for bed, he noticed that i was uneasy sleeping next to him in the same bed, that he offered to sleep in another room. Days turned to months, we indeed love each other, but he was king, I couldn't have him to myself as much as i wanted. Anav went for visits to different realms of his kingdom, spent endless hours in council meetings and i was getting bored by the day, there was nothing i could do for fun. Now I know why Nala was having fun when she was supposed to be courting Anav, all i do is plan banquets and look beautiful, i hardly do anything because I'm queen. All that changed when i met Ker, he was the new captain of the palace guards, handsome, strong and charming. I was drawn to him to first day i laid eyes on him. I banished those thoughts from my mind, i was more than satisfied to have Anav ,but am i happy?Sitting down in the lounge of the royal suite, i called for Ker, today was one of those days Anav was away on diplomatic visits, i knew ker would keep me busy " Your majesty, you called " Ker said bowing as he entered the lounge. " Yes i did " snapping out of my thoughts, i wondered why i called for him in the first place. He was staring at me with equal wonder .His emerald eyes capturing me in his gaze. Am I letting my lust get the best of me. No I'll not give in."Yes-" i said, trying to compose myself "-tell me about the King's visit to Antara ""May I?" he said gesturing to the seat next to me, as he sat down his hands brushed my shoulders, it sent shivers down my spine, i didn't feel this way with Anav. With him, it was more of a cool feeling, one of certainty ,not of impulsive passion, like i feel now. "Your Majesty? " he was giving me a weird look, like he knows what effects he had on me. No, I must be strong for Anav. I've been in close contact with the captain before, today's not the first time. "Yes, do tell. " i said, urging him to talk so he would stop staring at me. "We have been receiving reports about some resistance in Antara, the king went undercover to check out the disturbances "" Why didn't you go with him since you're a captain? "" I'm the captain of the palace guard, besides his generals went with him " he said moving closer to me so our knees were touching. The guilt from his proximity was killing me " I believe it's time for you to leave, thank you for the information" i said with a smile, anything just for him to leave my side."Of course your majesty, it's only a matter of time " he replied grinning as he slipped out of the suite. What was that all about? I hope i don't lose myself. The next few weeks passed without any private discussion with Ker. I kept my distance from him, i didn't like the way he stares at me. At least he kept to himself too, maybe he's afraid of Anav. " My love " Anav called as he entered our bedroom " i have something for you "" Really, what is it?"" It's a present, now turn around "I turned around, i felt something cool and metallic around my neck "Oh my!!! How did you get the eye of Bel? And for me!!"" Well I am King, so I can have any treasure of Naru . I'm about to travel yet again to Antara, it seems like more work is needed there. Legend says that when a man gives his lover the eye of Bel. He would be able to see her whenever he deserves. I want to be able to see you. " he said smiling shyly. He never ceases to amaze me "Thank you, I keep it with me always " i said planting a kiss on his lips.
