EPISODE THIRTY
TITLE: THERE’S SOMETHING UP TO HER SLEEVES.
Getting to his courtyard, the guards were nowhere to be found, surprisingly.
Onida took a few deep breaths to calm her nerves before proceeding to his room.
She was about to knock on the door when someone opened it from in.
She moved back a little bit and it was Adriel, They were fully dressed and prepared to go out.
“Greetings”She greeted and he only hummed before walking out of the room.
She entered the room and found Azazel wearing his big heavy coat over all.
She knelt down immediately, Her head on the floor, She joined her hands together and made a short prayer before apologizing.
“I remembered, I deserved to die”She sobbed.
She kissed him so badly even when he wasn’t welcoming her, but why didn’t he push him away?
“Get up”He snapped and Onida rose up to her feet.
Azazel moved closer to her and grabbed her by the waist. He pushed her to the wall and pinned her so hard to the wall.
He wasn’t smiling, not frowning either.
One thing Onida liked about him is him controlling his expressions in the most perfect way.
“I allowed it, If I didn’t let you do it, you think you would still be alive by now?”He asked in a low tone and she shook her head.
“I don’t know what came over me, I swear I didn’t plan it, You can punish me all you want to but this isn’t intentional, I need help”She sobbed and Azazel stared at her in surprise.
Her last sentence got to him somehow. Despite the fact that he didn’t despise her for what she did, he can’t help but think where she got the guts from. It’s shocking.
“Onida, Look at me”He ordered softly and cupped her cheeks.
“Is there something wrong?”He asked and she nodded.
“Everything is wrong, I don’t sleep well these days, And my stomach turns at intervals, And….”
“We are ready Master”The head of the guard announced in a loud voice and Azazel let go of her.
She moved behind Azazel holding his clothes for no reason as if she was scared of facing him before letting the guard enter.
“The horses are in good conditions, And Master Adriel is ready with the swords too”
“You can leave, I will join you”He dismissed him and the latter bowed before walking out of the room.
“You can let go of my clothes”He muttered in a low tone and Onida let go immediately.
Azazel didn’t know the reasons why he’s soft on her for no reason but he couldn’t help it.
Good thing that he will be away from the castle for a long time.
“I will be away for some time, Always check this room once in a week with Eleanor”
“In a week?, You will be away for a long time?”She asked in shock and he only hummed.
“Will I be under Margaret again?”She asked in fear and anxiety.
Margaret has recovered greatly these past weeks and once Azazel is out of the palace, she will be very hard on her.
“No, you will be under Rita, But your daily chores will continue with Yuna, The new slave, You will work together in the farm and sleep in the same room”
“Well understood, Master.”She bowed and made to leave but Azazel grabbed her hand and took a deep breath before pulling her to himself.
Onida gasped as her chest touched his, He’s not making any attempt to hug her or anything, He let her be for some moments before speaking up.
“Go take your bath, You smell horrible”He said with a grimace before letting her go and she nodded, a little bit embarrassed.
She thought Eleanor was exaggerating earlier but it’s the truth.
Onida walked out of the courtyard barefooted, She barely put on any clothing before rushing out of the room earlier.
Surprisingly, Yuna was outside the room waiting for her.
She smiled a little bit and Onida gasped looking at her bashed body but maintained her posture immediately.
“I will be working with you in the farm from now on”She bowed before walking towards her and Onida nodded, utterly flushed.
The Duke’s daughter with a glass skin is looking this horrible within a short period of time because of endless hours of working in the mines and sexual harassment.
“Wait”Onida held her hand as they walked together to the farm and Yuna turned to her.
“What happened to your body? You’re not in a good condition now. Do you want some treatments? Rita can help”She stuttered holding her hand and Yuna only shook her head.
“I’m fine, I just need some time to heal and take care of myself, And I think I will be fine these days, I should be”
“Were you harassed by one of Azazel’s men?”She asked in confusion.
“No, we should go before the sun rises”Yuna urged, not wanting to talk about it and Onida only nodded before leading the way.
Out of nowhere, Adriel rushed to them panting hard, Yuna moved back a little and Onida stared at him in confusion.
“Master….”She called in surprise and Adriel took a deep breath.
“Excuse us, I need to talk to her”He said in a harsh tone. As much as Onida wanted to ask what is going on, She excused them immediately and walked far from them.
•
Adriel dragged Yuna in haste away from ear-reach and held her shoulders.
Yuna didn’t talk or argue. They stayed in that position for a while. Suddenly, Yuna burst into tears and hugged Adriel tightly.
She cried so hard in his chest and moved her hand to the back of his head, hugging him so tightly.
Adriel was shocked by this but didn’t refuse her.
“Yuna…”He called and she moved away.
“I’m sorry, I said I won’t show…”
Adriel moved closer to her and locked their lips together, immediately.
Yuna’s eyes widened in shock and tried moving back but Adriel held her waist and pulled her to his body.
His lips were so soft that she feared she would bite him.
Adriel shut his eyes close and continued kissing her, Yuna couldn’t reciprocate, She’s too dumbfounded.
After a while, he pulled away from her. Yuna stared for a while and bent her head immediately.
“You were never an object of sexual relief, No one will bother you anymore, You will work with Yuna as from now on, You are not my personal slave, And I swear, I didn’t say anything to Azazel to stop you from working in the mines, He decided it himself, I’m sorry, I’m terribly sorry”
“Ad…”
“I’m late already, I promise to make it up to you when I’m back”He promised in an affectionate manner and Yuna nodded.
Adriel kissed her forehead passionately before letting her go.
Yuna watched him leave. She was disappointed that he apologized at the last minute, but somehow, her wishes were fulfilled.
He came back to his senses and she couldn’t help but be grateful.
Yuna stepped out of the bushy area he took her to and called Onida.
The latter joined and admonished her to let them leave but Yuna stopped her.
“I want to treat my wounds, take me to Rita.”
•
Margaret watched Azazel leave through the wonder, A smile crept on her hurtful face and walked back to her bed grinning from ear to ear.
Now, she can start with the plans.
She reached out to her personal guard and the latter rushed in immediately.
“You sent for me, Master”He knelt down beside her and she let out a wicked laugh as if she was possessed.
“Send a letter to Rhoda, that we are meeting at the agreed time and venue”
“Well understood, Master”
“Now”She added in a serious tone and he bowed again before walking out of the room.