' Here I am sitting and resting my head on my large room window as usual. Glancing at the wide range compound, as maids resumed their work, carriages were being cleaned, and guards stood still like statues at the large gate entrance to my quarters. It's been six months since I became a second wife.
My name is " Icereal Guared." I am the heiress to the " Azered Empire." The Azered Empire comprises royal knights who have served the royal family for centuries, ever since the first enthroned king's reign.
So it wasn't a surprise when I was matched with the literal king, "Oscar Dumin Threxz." He is the 24th enthroned king of the Trexz royal family. The Threxz have been ruling for centuries.
It started when I was invited to what was supposed to be only a female garden party, but I was met with a few males there as well. I hardly attend party gatherings, so I was very annoyed and uncomfortable. Thus, I went and sat down in a corner to avoid attracting any attention. I thought I would just spend a few minutes, and then I'd leave. But you know, as luck would have it, someone approached me.
"Good day to you, my lady. I was wondering why you were the only one sitting here. Is there a problem?"
*Looking at him with curiosity, he asked.*
"Oh no, I am fine. Can I help you with anything?"
*She gave a questioning look.*
"I was blown away by your beauty and didn't know when my legs brought me here. What is your identity?"
*She blushed at his remark.*
"Ahh, tell me your identity first."
"Ladies first."
"After you, man. That is the rule."
*Raising his eyebrows, he introduced himself.*
"I am Sir Oscar. And you are?"
"Icereal Guared."
"What an unusually lovely name."
"Thank you, but I'll be on my way now. Good day to you too."
"Oh, if only I knew I wouldn't have said my full name. I was informed a week later that someone named Oscar came a few days after we met to ask for my hand in marriage. And it wasn't just anyone.
I found out he was the king, and it was too late to back out. I could not have done anything. Do I have a say in whom I am to marry? NO.
My family agreed because of political power. It's a win on both sides. He has the royal knights wrapped around his fingers, and my family gains ultimate political power in exchange for me.
Seamless to say, I lost.
Yes, I have been married for six months, and he has never once visited me in my quarters. He is always around his first wife. The problem here isn't about her accepting me; it's about the battle for the throne, because an heir has yet to be born. I went to negotiate with her three months ago, saying that I have no interest in bearing an heir in exchange for my safety and was greeted with shocking news. He got married to two more wives, and not just any women but rulers' daughters. And then it hit me! I am just a pawn.
Oscar is the ruler of the east and west, and he gets married to the daughters of the rulers of the north and south, and his first wife is the heiress to the sorcerer empire clan, and then it adds me—the heiress to the strongest empire: pure-blood demon vampires.
I was distracted out of my thoughts when I heard a knock on the door. "Come in."
*Some maids had come to prepare her morning bath. A few days passed by. One afternoon, Icereal was in her garden, sipping a cup of tea. There was a mini table placed in front of her. On it was a tea jug and a mini kettle. The garden was a mixture of blue, red, and yellow flowers. Fruit trees were planted: apple tree, peach tree, and a strawberry tree. Each was a rare kind of fruit, perfect and befitting for a queen's garden.*
I was so deep in thought that I didn't notice when an Enoch from the king's quarters walked in with two guards behind him. In his hand was a flat, not too small box, and a golden necklace carefully placed on it.
Clearing his throat to get my attention, I didn't notice. He cleared his throat again, this time louder.
I looked up surprised, and my eyes caught the box he was carrying; it was decorated with gold threads, complementing its royal blue color. "What do you seek?"
"My lady, your highness. A gift from the king."
' What is it?
' It's an invitation to the ball he's hosting next month.and this necklace was hand picked by he himself.
'Tell him I said thank you'
Taking the box from his hand, I touched the chain and stared at it for a while and then dropped it, indicating I didn't care. I opened the box and saw a neatly arranged invitation.unfolding it, i saw that it was a mixture of the color red, blue, and some silver designs at the corner. and then I read the content of the letter out loud.
It was considered disrespectful to read whatever the king sent to you out loud, but I didn't care. He took my freedom.
The context of the letter:
'I hereby invite my beloved queens to the upcoming ball that I am hosting concerning the achievements of peace between all six empires.'
I would appreciate it if you could obey my order.
Gifts will be sent to you. rear treasures I found during my journeys. don't share the context of this letter.
Attires will be delivered to you. wear them.
"My beloved Queen."
'Scoffing out loud, after reading the letter I said,
the same context as others. any queen who read's this would think she's special. how lazy'.
The Enoch was shocked and terrified at what I said. is he worried the king might hear?
' Your majesty won't you try on the necklace?
' No, I don't like it. you may leave.
* The Enoch had given a report to the king concerning the queens reactions to the letters he had sent to them.
' Do they like the gifts I gave them?
'Yes, Your majesty.
but queen Icereal didn't.
' Hmm.
he said as he wondered why.*
I went back to my quarters in the evening, resuming my boring life.
Time passed by quickly, and the day of the ball arrived. I didn't want to go, but I might meet my mother. She might have a way to get me out.
Attires were delivered to me, and though it wasn't to my liking, I put it on. it was a green ball gown with sunflower designs. and though it was simple, it was of high quality and fitting for a queen.
Scoffing, I set off to the ball. taking along with me, just four guards,you can never be too careless in my world'
* The ball was held at the center of the castle. decorated with blue and red designs,fitting the taste of prestige.
Six flags were hanged high, denoting the six empires.
A Black Hawk indicating the Southern Empire, the third queen.
A Golden Sword indicating the Nothern Empire, the fourth queen.
In the middle was a Blue Knight holding a Dark sword placed in his scabbard,indicating the Azered Empire. The second queen.
Next to it were two flags.
BLoody Fangs, which indicated the Threxz Royal Empire.
The last flag was A Socere Scepter, indicating the sorcerer Empire. the first queen'
The inside of the ball was dimly lit. avoiding sun contact to ensure the safety of vamps.
Icereal arrived at the ball at twelve o clock at noon. as usual, she was uncomfortable.
A few gasps were heard by the guest. shocked at how beautiful and elegant she was.
She was dressed in a green sunflower ball gown. Her hair was tied up in a bun style and decorated with a few flower shaped gold and jewels, going perfectly with her attire. she wore gold colored hills, which were not too high because she was taller than most,but just enough to show under her gown.light makeup was applied to her face, complimenting her beauty even more. a peach reddish lipstick to be precise.*
'Sigh, I have been standing by myself for a while now. but for some reason, i felt eyes on me.
I better look for my mother quickly.
Thank God. I found her, but right next to her was my father!
He would not allow me to see her.i have to find a way to get to her.
I was still in my thoughts when a steward served me a drink. it was quite unusual compared to what was being served generally. it was deep blue in color. it didn't look like wine at all. I was still wondering what the liquid was when I suddenly heard glass shatter. the first queen, Queen Marcelar, favourved by the king, was laughing out loud, seeming as if she was drunk to stupor. and then I saw the glass of red liquid she was holding.it was also different from what was being served.
It's suspicious.
pretending to drink the liquid, spitting inside instead of drinking.
To make it convincing,I pretended as if I was getting drunk using that as an opportunity to go meet my mother.
'Mother, I don't feel so well'
I'm sure my father would think it's a sign of pregnancy knowing i rearly get sick. but there's no way I would get pregnant for Oscar. he has three other wives. they should be enough.
*Her mother followed her outside.
she caressed her daughter's cheeks and, with teary eyes, hugged her child.*
'How are you, my beloved?
' I'm fine, Mother.
' Oh my, how hard it must have been for you. I tried to stop the match ,b..u.. but your father is blinded by power.
Darling, how are you feeling?
Are you alright? Are you hurt?
' I'm healthy, Mother.
i..i..I can't stay here. I miss you, my siblings and my nannies and everyone.
pls Mother help me escape.
' Love. how? it's too dangerous.
If there's one thing I know about King Oscar, it's the fact that he hates it when people take whatever he owns. and you are under his ownership.
'Pls mother.
* With a heavy heart, she finally agreed after a bit persuading.*
'Alright. there's a small property i own in a distant land when I worked as a jewelry designer,working under my family.
I'll have a few people waiting for you a little distant from the Palace at the village riverside.
If you can get out of the castle without getting caught, make sure you go with them.the land property documents will be with them.
' And if i can't get out?
'They'll keep waiting, no matter how long it takes. and they'll be your bodyguards and helpers with everything.
* They were interrupted by the call of her father's butler from behind.*
' Sir requires your presence. my lady , and your highess .
' We went to meet my father,and looking at him with teary eyes, his only reply was, that's enough of the emotions and make sure you have a strong heir.
I'm surprised to how he doesn't even know I'm not pregnant.
vamps, especially a high one like my father, would hear little heartbeats if there was a child in my belly.
All I could do was nod and wonder if he knew I was pretending. I mean, the king never even visited once. There's no way i would be carrying his child.
After a few more hugs from my mother, they left. and I returned to my quarters.
After taking my night bathe, I wore my night gown and sat on the bed.
Then my mind went to all that had happened.