Arabella’s point of view.
“These are the herbs our doctors prescribed, they don’t cure the plague, but at least the plague’s effects was reduce… ” Jone paused, sighed and shook his head in disappointment. “.. but the herbs aren’t working anymore, no matter the amount we use, the plague just kept worsening everyday” he said.
Wymond picked a herb and sniffed it, a frown appeared on his face at once.
“Who’s the head doctor?” he asked.
“He’s at the health center” Jones replied.
“Take me there” Wymond commanded and Jones nodded in agreement.
He (Wymond) glanced at me and signaled me to follow them, I rolled my eyeballs as I grumbled coherently. I didn’t wanna go with them, because I wanted to confirm something.
*I don’t wanna look behind and realize you’re not following me, you wouldn’t wanna know what I’m gonna do to you, baby* he warned me through our mind-link.
*It’s not as if I’m gonna do anything to help there*
*I just wanna be seeing you* he replied.
*But…*
*No buts, baby!* he interrupted me. *I’d have let you wander around if you were alone, but you aren’t alone any more and I can’t risk both your lives*
I’m not alone? Both our lives? Is my speculation right? I’m really pregnant?
“Jones, I wanna come along” Cheryl said as she rubbed her big, round stomach soothingly.
“No, no, no” I said before Jones could utter any words. “You should be resting at home now, coming with us is gonna be too stress for your baby and we don’t wanna stress the baby out now, do we?” I asked Cheryl.
She frowned thoughtfully and nodded in agreement.
“You’re right, but…” she trailed off.
“But what?” Jones asked.
She puffed out some tired air and pouted her lips.
“I’m gonna be so bored to death, there’s no one to place with me in the palace” she said sulkily.
Wow, this is my opportunity to stat behind and handle my business.
“I’ll stay behind and play with you” I quickly jumped at the opportunity.
“What?!” Wymond growled.
“I should stay behind and keep her company…”
“No, you’re coming with me and don’t think of disobeying me!” Wymond said sternly.
“Fine, I know you’re worried I’ll go looking for Ingrid” I raised my hand. “I swear I won’t go look for her, I’ll always stay by Cheryl’s side and won’t leave for even a second”
“Baby…”
“Come on” I grabbed the hem of his shirt and tugged it gently. “Cheryl is heavily pregnant and leaving her under the care or protection of the guards isn’t advisable -even Jones wouldn’t stop worrying over there, right Jones?” I glanced at Jones to support me.
“Uh…” he speechlessly, or let’s say, confusingly looked between Wymond and I.
It seemed like he wanna agree with me, but he couldn’t because he’s scared of disobeying or going against his King. I scoffed mentally.
“Wymond, please, I’ll be good”
“But you’re….”
“You don’t have to worry about me, I can take care of myself” he glared at me. “You can leave some guards behind to protect me and you would be reassured of my safety”
I pouted my lips and blinked innocently at him, he clenched his jaw tightly as he looked away from me.
“I don’t like what you’re doing right now, you’re being difficult and unreasonable” he pushed his hair back. “I’m not just thinking about your safety, I’m also thinking about…” he trailed off as his eyes move to my stomach again.
“Pleaseeee”
He sighed deeply.
“Edward, stay behind” he growled out.
“Yes, your Majesty” Edward answered immediately.
Wymond threw me a very harsh and displeased glare, then stormed out with Jones and some guards rushing after him.
Is he mad at me right now? Isn’t it obvious he’s mad? I smacked my head mentally.
“Your highness, you’ve just went again his Majesty’s order” Edward said.
“Oh”
“Get ready for him when he’s back” he said.
I stared at the direction where Wymond just stormed off just now, sighed and turned back to Cheryl.
“Come on, let’s go inside”
“Oh, yes, please” she agreed.
I linked our arms and supported her inside.
★★★★★
(Few minutes later)
It’s been quite a while since our men went to the health center, Cheryl and I have just been lazing around, eating fruits and fried chicken as much as we can.
But Cheryl soon got tired and decided to take a few minutes nap, now it’s just me and the tv in the big living room.
I suddenly felt like having a chilled drink.
As if the moon goddess heard my innermost thought, I saw a little maid approaching me with a tray of milk, water and orange juice.. or is that pineapple juice?
I don’t know which kind of juice, but it’s a yellow juice -lol.
“Your highness, you’ve been sitting here for quite some time and I felt like you’d be thirsty by now” she said in a very sweet voice.
“Yes, I’m very thirsty right now” I replied.
She smiled sweetly, she’s so meek.
“Do you want some milk? Juice? Or water?” the little maid asked me.
“Eh… ”
I studied the little maid, people like her who are meek and gentle are always the most dangerous people on the planet.
Even though she tried her best to control it, I could still see how nervous she was. It was like she’s doing something bad, or she’s being forced to do something bad.
There must be something wrong with the juice, water and milk. I’m not safe no matter the drink I choose, I guess they’re all spiked… well, let’s see what game this organizer is trying to play here.
What can I say, I love playing dangerous games! Yay!!
“Your highness?” she called again.
“I’ll go with the milk” I said and reached for the glass of milk.
She smiled at me.
I was expecting she’d leave immediately I choose the milk but she didn’t, rather she nodded at the milk, urging me to drink up.
“You want to watch me finish it?” I asked.
“Yes, it’s a great honor to see the queen of all supernatural creatures and I wanted to do something special for you that you’d never forget.. ”
Of course I’ll never forget this.
“… each of these drinks have different taste from the normal drinks, I want you to drink it and tell me your opinion”
“You made these yourself?” I asked.
“Yeah”
Oh… well, I don’t have to drink before I know something’s wrong with these drinks.
“Aww, you’re so sweet” I complimented her, then quickly finished the whole milk in one gulp.
I reached for the glass of water and shook it gently for a brief moment.
“This is normal water, right?”
“Yes, your highness” she answered.
I nodded and gulped it down too, then I dropped the empty glass on the small tray she’s holding.
“How was the milk?” she asked.
“Very sweet, but I really didn’t noticed anything different -it’s just like the usual milk I know” I told her.
“Really?” I nodded and she sighed. “I’ll have to work hard to improve myself then”
“Yeah, you do that”
I leaned back on the sofa and closed my eyes.
“I wanna take a nap, you’re excused” I told her.
“Yes, your highness” then I heard her walking away.
I laid on the sofa for a few minutes, waiting for the next action but nothing’s happening.
Then I decided to get up and take a walk, but my legs were wobbling immediately I got up which made me fell back on the sofa.
“Oh no, don’t tell me the drug’s started working already.. it’s so fast” I muttered.
At once I heard someone clapping behind me, I tried to turn around to see who is it but couldn’t, it’s as if my neck was stiff.
“Arabella Humphrey” I heard Ingrid’s familiar voice.
Of course, my eyes saw clearly last night and my brain analysis was very correct too -it’s Ingrid I saw last night.
“I never knew a day would come when you’re gonna be at my mercy” she said.
“I never knew too” I agreed with her.
She stopped in front of me, raised my chin and spit in my face, but I spit right now in her face back which earned me a resounding slap from her.
I smirked mentally; enjoy it while it lasts.
“What should we do with you now?”
“Like seriously? You don’t know what to do next in your own plot? Or you’re just an underling? You’re working for someone?” I rolled my eyeballs at her. “What a loser you are!”
Wait, where are all the guards? Where’s Edward?
“Ara, this isn’t time for your sassing because it ain’t gonna help you, I’d advise you shut up and don’t anger me”
She nodded at someone behind me, and a white handkerchief covered my nose.
Oh? So this is the game we’re playing? I never expect this but… then I passed out.