Queen Manikarnika

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FENG POV

Am definitely not going to marry Boalin, one thing am sure about is that Queen Adhira will never agree.

But someone out there is trying to kill me, I really do need his help. No....yes?

Such a hard decision to make and he gave me just little time to think and his coronation is tomorrow.

Wait think about what? Am not accepting, I can take care of myself.

I need to stop thinking about his stupid proposal and practice in order to actually protect myself.

Shooting arrows always calms me down.

I have defeated everyone who competed against me, though few. Am still very good at archery.

My late mother, Queen Pohti, was my mentor, she taught me archery and am so good at it. She would be so proud to see me today as am going to hit a difficult target, an apple sitting on a branch from a tree in the royal garden through my balcony.

It's quite a distance but I have very sharp eyes that sees far.

I aimed steadily as I drew my bowstring with the arrow and then fired.

Yes. It hit the target, the apple is now impaled by my arrow.

"Nice shot"
I was shocked, not expecting anyone in my court as nobody was announced but I recognize that voice.

"Always like entering my court with out being announced." I replied sarcastically and ignoring his compliment.

"That's no way to respect your future king."
boalin said. He always loved entering my court especially my bed chamber with out being announced.

"If nobody's going to be announced, then why are there guards outside my court?"
Am beginning to get irritated by this behavior.

"The announcer will announce anyone who likes to enter your court but am not just anyone and I can enter your chamber when I like it." He sounded cool and calm, he was in one of his playful moods again.

There's nothing I can do with this stupid prince.

"Go find someone else to annoy."
I said finally turning back to look at him.

A smirk creeped up his face, his Amber brown eyes had a little glow in them, if both of us weren't enemies, I would have loved looking at those eyes. It's so mesmerizing and adorable.

"So.... You think practicing more on your skill is going to protect you?"
He said while walking towards me after few minutes of silence.

"Yes, so?"

"Just accept my help."

"No!"

"Why?"

"You're asking me that?"

"This is the only way I can help."

"Look for another."

"There's none." He threw his hands up.

"Then forget it. Am curious even. Why do you want to help me? Cause we are practically enemies."
I said turning my back at him, now looking at my target in the far end of the royal garden.

I admired my arrow, it flew passed many trees and went straight to it's target.

"Actually you are the only one who treated me as an enemy."

I turned back at him, forgetting my victory. Am confused and it can be clearly seen on my face.

"Think, did I ever do anything bad to you?"