Queen Era: The Monster I Love - Chapter 105

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CHAPTER 105 – Scared.

“Of course she would need to return home but notwithstanding she won’t leave for long again. Believe her,” Aeverie admonished.

“I want to,” Anna confessed.

“But what?” Aeverie asked.

“I’m scared.”

“Scared?” All three ladies looked at each other before directing their gaze at Anna. “Of what?” Aeverie asked breaking the silence.

“Her leaving. I just know it and feel it and it scares me to think that I would lose her too.”

Her words instantly became cut short by the hug she felt from behind her. Anna did not know what to do or say. She could feel the droplets of Era’s tears fall on her neck and roll down her skin.

She knew the latter was in pain but she was in a dilemma as well.

“Never you say that,” Era warned. “I am not going anywhere, ever again. There would be no one who can stop me. I would grow and live to see you grow up. I would fulfil my promise, Anna, so have faith in me.”

“But at if…”

“No buts. Do not doubt my words. I told you to give me three months and I returned. My word is my word and I would ensure that my promises are kept. Look at me,” she commanded, as she assisted the girl in turning around.

“I promise you Anna. You would not be alone in this world, ever again.”

“Promise/”

“Promise.”

“Okay, I believe you and I would not doubt you. I know that no matter how long, you would be here for me, mum.”

“Yes. I would be your mum if you want me to. I would try my best to fill in the space she left and never ever make you feel lonely, okay?”

“Anna nodded at her before hugging her tight as she wept her heart out.

Although Era and herself were practically strangers, It did not change how she felt about her one bit and with these past three months, she knew that she wanted Era to fill that void.

“Me too… Mama,” the little girl from before called out.

“I want aunt to me my mum too.”

“Same here.”

“Be our mother.”

“We want to be your sons and daughters.”

“Mama.”

“Mum.”

“Mother.”

Several sounds and wishes began to echo out from the children’s mouths, causing the three grown ladies to look at them with faces full of astonishment.

It was something none of them had ever bothered to imagine but now, just like a trick, I laid before their unbelieving eyes.

“I want mama.”

Although Era might have felt she did nothing to deserve these children, the fact that she saved them from death and took them in, caring for them and giving them a better opportunity in life, only made them feel grateful and she was entitled to that name.

Just watching them, she felt her heart begin to swell at each passing sight, especially with the little girl’s hand that was already up itching for a hug as well.

“Oh come here, you little darling.” She let go of Anna and scooped the little darling in her hands as she patted her butt and back calmly.

“Yay maama…” the little girl called out with so much glee, her cheeks puffing up some more and making her look irresistibly cute.

“I would call you Darling,” Era named her. “You look just like one, my love.”

“Yahh! Darrlliii…” she cooed away as she tried to pronounce her own name.

“Exactly, Darling it is and yes, I would be a mother to you all. I am so glad to see you again,” she confessed looking at them with tear filled eyes.

“Me too.”

“Us too.”

“We are glad.”

“I can see it. Thanks for loving me and missing me.”

“Thank you auntie Ava for taking care of us. If you hadn’t found us,” Gabriel began but lowered his gaze when he recalled all that they went through before she came. “It would have been different.”

‘Oh Gabriel.”

“And Aunty Aeverie and Aunt Arya as well as the others, we all love you all and we say thank you,” Gabriel resounded for the others to hear. “We love you all.”

“We love you all too,” Aeverie replied. “Now you guys have hugged your aunt Ava enough. Allow her in and offer her a seat. She must be tired, right?”

“Yes. She must be.”

“Aunt Ava come. I created a kite.”

“I made my bed.”

“I got all scores.”

“I got full marks in my homework.”

“Within a few seconds, Era’s ears were already bombarded with their explanation and different talk that she felt as though she would cry her brain out any second from then.

“Okay. Fine, one at a time.”

“Yes. Me first.”

“Me second.”

“Okay, okay, okay. I have heard your pea guys but would you all form a straight line so I can answer everyone?”

“Yes.”

She did not have to say much or teach them how to coordinate themselves when they already did.

“Ready.”

“Okay, now wait. Just a minute, I still need to show you all that I brought for you. Arya, please you can just warm up the food and come sit, I brought enough delicacies for everyone.”

“Yayyyy! They yelled once more at her and rushed towards one of the chairs in the living room and formed two lines as they waited for her.

Smiling at their eagerness, Anna looked behind her to see the bag and decided to help Era carry it so before Era could get it, little Anna had already gotten hold of it.

“Anna,” she called out trying to protest.

“Allow me. I am still old enough to carry my own bags.”

‘Tsk, Aun… I mean mum,” she smiled sweetly. “You suffered bringing it here. It is only natural that I at least lessen your burden.”

“Fine. You be careful okay.”

Anna nodded in understanding and when she took her first step, Gabriel rushed towards her. For the most part, Era did not hear what they were speaking about and only watched them argue for some time before keeping quiet.

It was like their argument had beaten Anna hands down as Era watched the little girl give him the bag reluctantly and smiled.

And when she thought it was over and was about petting Anna, she saw the little girl as her eyes widened with shock and then she saw Anna smile mischievously and call on Gabriel.

“Gabriel.”

He paused, turning around to see the reason why he was called.

She looked up at Era first, smiled at the others then walked up to him and whispered something in his ear.

It took a minute plus but when she was done, both Anna and Gabriel were a happy set and they shared the luggage as they made their way to where the seats were and placed it on the table gently then quickly took off the clothes that were neatly packed there.

“All done, mum,” Anna reported judiciously causing Era to squint at them and smiled.

“Thank you.”

Without saying anything more, she made her way to the chair and sat down on it before smiling at Aeverie and Arya.

“It is time, I believe?”

“Yes, your…” Both Arya and Aeverie were about making severe mistakes and upon catching Era’s glare, they gulped and smiled at her. “Yes, it is time.”

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By the time they were done with the kids, Aeverie and Era returned to the palace at night.

Although it was pretty late at past eleven, they were surprised to see the palace still buzzing with people and one of them was none other than the king himself.

It was evening and he had not yet seen his beloved queen. Somehow the thought of not seeing her had begun to plague his mind.

Rather than waiting and allowing those thoughts to soon become nightmares, he decided to leave his room and take a stroll.

In the process of doing that, he recalled what Louis his royal physician told him and decided to put his brain to great use.

She was his queen and one he was trying to express his feelings for without coming outright with it.

He wanted their first date to be special. Spectacular in fact but to do that, he needed to be creative.

Being a war maniac, he knew nothing about pleasing a girl but he believed it should be more than just food and drinks and them talking.

Besides, he had no idea what they were going to talk about let alone play.

In that regard, he began pacing in the palace grounds, his mind wondering where she was and if he could see her calm his senses.

“Where is she when I need her?” Vidor questioned a bit louder than he had intended as he turned around and paced in a different direction.

‘My heart is troubled. It yearns for her somehow but she is not in her chambers. Where on earth did she venture into?’ His thought was troubled and it scared him.

If not for anything, he did not want Vemini appearing to him.

“Where is she? Where is she? Gosh!”

“Who, your majesty?”