Queen Era: The Monster I Love - Chapter 114

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CHAPTER 114

“If you put it that way yes, but no. You did have a choice and I really want to dine with you and talk. Get to know the queen I married.”

‘Interesting. It took him months to come to that realization. Hmm, you are too late Vidor. The time for building our marriage is long gone. Now you and I are just two figureheads people look up to. The old Era is gone and so is my heart.’

“No?”

“I want you to agree to it. I may not be good at these things and as I said before, it is my first so please pardon me.”

“And if you want to know me or if you know me, you would know that your queen hates being forced. You are ordering me, you know.”

“My apologies but say yes. I promise it would be worth the time.”

Era shook her head. He was cute especially when he was not acting in a monstrous manner but then she was stubborn.

“I am busy.”

“With? If it is your duty, I would have my mother’s Lady Royal take on the responsibilities for you for that day.”

“No. She has served the kingdom doing that for long enough. I won’t put her through those.”

“Then please accept.”

“It is not easy.”

“Of course it is. You are the one making it hard.”

Vidor was already looking frustrated. Never in his life would he imagine that he would plead a girl to do something for him like this, much less one whose family were laced with treason.

“Please consider, my queen. Give me this chance.”

“First your kingdom, then we can talk.”

“You would go then?”

“I would consider if we would have this discussion, your majesty. Besides, I believe when you return from one outing, you would be too busy to bother with any other thing again.”

“Let me be the judge of that.”

“I know so, except you want to give the work to others which I strongly do not recommend.”

“I won’t. Trust me.”

“Until then, your majesty. Thank you for granting me an audience. I would retire to my chambers now. Do rest and take the royal physician’s advice.”

Before Vidor could get the chance to give the discussion another go, Era stood up, bowed her head and retreated, leaving him speechless by her responses.

As soon as she was sure she was far away from him with no ears eavesdropping, she released the breath she was holding in and relaxed her back.

“That was more brain-teasing than actual work. Thank goodness I escaped successfully. But now I know he would not relent. He doesn’t look like the one to.”

Getting herself ready, she marched back to her chambers. She most definitely was not going to stress her brain further that day.

Escaping Vidor successfully, was a plus. Now all she needed and wanted was a calm and relaxing bath.

***

For Vidor, he was still stunned by her mannerism and response in the first place that even after she left, he just did not do anything but remained seated and thought about his life.

After a while, he cracked up again. The corners of his lips, pulling upwards to reveal his nice set of teeth as his laughter seeped out carelessly from his lips and out in the open but he did not care.

For the first time in his entire life, he was turned down by a girl and at the time and point he asked her out for the first time.

“This is so…” He just couldn’t place any words to what just happened.

But the funny thing about it all was that he did not feel one bit ashamed or embarrassed as much. It was sad but she gave him a challenge and he was up for it.

There was no battle he lost before. Now he was willing to count this one as a battle and in turn, ensure he wins it and her heart.

***

On the other hand, the royal physician went about his other duties and on finishing from one of the Lord’s rooms, he stepped out and was returning back to his clinic when he caught sight of Era resting a bit on the wall.

Before he could make out what was happening, she straightened her spine and headed for her chambers.

‘Hmm, considering her majesty took time before she left, I bet their talk was smooth and I have no doubt that his majesty made the adequate move to woo his woman. Yes. Very soon, we would be hearing good news and over a year, the sound of a baby crying in the palace. This is sweet.’

Enjoying his thoughts, he took another direction not wanting to bump into Era and afford her questioning him about Vidor’s health.

Unknown to him, things may not necessarily be going the way he might have thought they were.

***

The moment she arrived at her chambers, Aeverie was a bit startled to see Era looking all drained of colour.

She was worried about her. What had happened now that he had made her go to Vidor. Did he shout her down? Did he refuse her?

One could not tell with him but most times the negative answer always wins the case.

But seeing as his heart had begun to soften towards her, Aeverie had hoped that using that opportunity, he would not be able to resist saying a big fat yes to her request.

Now, rather than a happy Era, she was seeing a more or less disturbed and troubled one.

She blinked thrice the second the door shut with a loud bang. “Your majesty, what happened?”

Hurrying towards Era, she assisted her inside and towards her dresser as she began to assist her with taking her clothes off.

“I need…” she gulped hard. “I need a very cold and soothing bath. I just want to relax in there.”

“Yes, your majesty.”

“With no question asked, she hurried to get what she had requested done. Up till this point, Er did not always have her maids with her. These past three months had gotten her so used to Aeverie that aside from her morning dress up, Aeverie took care f her for the entire day.

Of course, the others felt sad but they understood her and were still glad they got to serve such an amazing queen.

Once she was done, she came back out to inform Era of the bath when she found her sleeping.

“Your majesty, your…” she paused, not wanting to wake her beauty sleep and smiled.

Whatever might have happened, it did leave her drained mentally and that was one thing she was not used to.

‘I would let her relax a bit. It is a good thing she moved on to the bed herself.’

Moving towards the curtains, she opened them a bit to allow for more air into the room and give Era a good chilling sleep before exiting the room to accord her some peace and quiet.

***

Meanwhile, as soon as Damian arrived at his own borders, he made arrangements for the girl that looked like his queen to be brought to him in secret.

He had not one day forgotten his promise to Era and even he wanted to see for himself and confirm things to be true first.

“My Lord, welcome,” a man putting on a black trouser and shirt with a thick black jacket on it and matching shoes greeted him with a bow.

“Yes, Ambrose. How do you do?”

“I am well, My Lord.”

“How are things down there?”

“Good and on par. Everything is going on smoothly.”

“Very good,” Damian dipped in his head a bit, acknowledging his work before patting him on the arm. Keep up the good work.”

“Thank you, my Lord.”

“Now, where is my wager?” He chuckled at the name he called. The wager was a man who helped him out with so many hidden things such as this case.

“Domino would be here any minute from now, My Lord. He went to fetch what you asked for.”

“I see. Okay, I would be waiting in my chambers. Tell him to be discrete as he can be.”

“Yes, your majesty.”

Not saying anything further, both of them headed down the dark passageway till they got to the third room in that corridor and he unlocked it.

However, before entering he stopped and turned around to see Ambrose. “I would take it from here. If I need anything, I would let you know.”

“Yes, your majesty.”

He bowed his head low before turning around and returning from whence he came as Damion took the opportunity to enter his chambers and have a good rest which he knew would not be for long.

Not up to three minutes since he entered his chambers then he heard a light knock on his door.

“Come in.” His cold voice echoed out, sending shivers to those who heard.

There was no response save for the creaking and opening of the big doors as two persons stepped in.