Queen Era: The Monster I Love - Chapter 126

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CHAPTER 124

“Meanwhile, how is your relationship with the king? Is he getting more to your side?” Damian asked.

Things were definitely not going well and Era was the cause.

“Umm, we are getting there,” Era lied. “Do not worry, Lord Damian.”

“As you wish, your majesty. Please remember, you need to succeed.”

“Definitely.” Finally, they said their goodbyes and parted ways.

On getting to her room, Aeverie quickly went to get some late-night snacks for little Eleora and a nice cold cup of milk to go with it.

“Your majesty,” she called out in a low tone.

“Enter.”

As soon as she went in, she set the table before the young princess and kept the clothes she could get for her on Era’s bed.

“They aren’t much my queen, but they would suffice till the morning.”

“Thank you very much Aeverie. I really appreciate you.”

“It is okay. I am happy you two have reunited.”

“Me too. Now, you may please retire to your chambers. I would love to be with her alone.”

“Yes, your majesty.” She bowed her head and retraced her steps to the door and exited the room. Once Era was sure he had gone, she went ahead to close the door before proceeding back to where Eleora sat.

“Eleora.”

“Yes?” She turned her head to the side to look at Era. The innocence in her eyes and the pain that could still be clearly seen was one thing that made Era’s heartache so much.

It was like she was hurting but she tried to conceal it so much and not burden Era.

“I am sorry.” She gently rubbed her sister’s head with her hand and smiled at her. “So sorry.”

Just watching as Era patted her on the head like that made Eleora smile and hold on to her tight. “It is okay. It wasn’t your fault either.”

“No little Ele. It was every bit my fault as it was anybody’s.”

“Why?”

“I was incompetent as queen here and could not do anything to help you out or our people and because of that, father and mother had to pay the price.”

“It is okay. They never hated you rather they were worried about you but father had hope.”

“I understand. Funny enough, I saw it all.”

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She pulled back from the hug and looked at her sister. “You did?”

“Yes, I did. Saw it all in a dream and…” Era gulped. She wished she was not having that discussion. “I saw it all in a dream and it felt so real. That was another thing that gave me hope that you might have survived.”

“I did survive. I had to go to mother’s room and…”

She hugged Era back. “Shhh do not think about it. Speak no more of this incident until you are healed and ready to talk my love. Sister is here and I won’t leave you.”

“Thanks.”

“By the way… No this is not the right time. I am happy that Meribia’s most precious gem is safe.”

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By the next morning, Aeverie rushed quickly to Era’s room. She had gotten a new set of clean clothes for the young princess and thought it wise to get them there as quickly as she could before most persons in the palace woke up.

Not that it wasn’t already buzzing but compared.

KNOCK! KNOCK!

“Your majesty, it is I, Aeverie.”

“I’m coming!” From the high pitch in Era’s voice, Aeverie could tell the change that she was indeed truly happy and it was as a result of reuniting with her sister.

The door unlocked and pulled open to let Aeverie in. Once in, Era quickly closed the door and bolted it.

“Your majesty, good morning.”

“Morning, Aeverie. You are here quite early,” Era stated.

“Yes. I got some clothes for her highness and I thought it good to get them here quickly.”

“Thank you.”

“Speaking of which, where is her highness?” The moment the words fell out of her mouth, she looked straight into the bedroom and saw little Eleora still lying down calmly without any worries whatsoever.

“Oh, she looks so peaceful.”

“Hahaha, you would say. She was a hassle at night.”

Hearing Era say that Aeverie averted her gaze from Eleora to look at her. She was hoping that a pleasant smile would be on Era’s face bit to her surprise, she looked down as she turned her gaze away from her sister and walked over to the balcony.

“Your majesty.”

“She kept crying each time she recalled the gruesome scene of the killings.”

“Oh my…”

“I tried to talk her to calm but I knew it was hard. At first, she was okay but after eating and I cuddled her to sleep in my arms, that was when the problem started. She would wake up at intervals, almost screaming but crying profusely.”

“Almost screaming?”

Era could see the look of confusion on Aeverie’s face and knew she did not understand what she was talking about.

Well, no one not from the royal family would.

“Yes. Normally when she wakes up like that, she oftentimes would scream from the shock of a bad dream but perhaps what she faced on the road, she knew she had to be as quiet as a dead mouse else she attracted the soldiers in her direction.”

“Oh, I see.”

“Yes. Her mind built a kind of subconscious system that prevents her from doing so. Perhaps this is fear at work here but then when she woke up, she would cry and cry and cling to me so strongly.”

“No wonder there are dark circles under your eye. We would need to make you up properly today before you go out.”

“Oh that… I may not be leaving.”

“What?”

“Yes.”

“Why?”

“I need to keep her company first.”

“But you cannot remain in here for those two weeks. It would be suspicious.”

“Yes. I clearly understand that but one thing is sure, I can if I want to. It would almost be like I am having a mental shut down because of my family.”

“Then more eyes would be on the lookout for you. Especially Lord Caspian and his majesty. So when the time comes that she needs to go, too many eyes would make it risky.”

“I see. I didn’t think about it that way. All I wanted was to be here for her and make her be happy, console her till she is ready to start again. She had over three months of suffering. That is not good. I do not know what kind of mental trauma that must have caused her. I should have her checked and treated but…”

“Calm down your majesty. I understand. Be rest assured, any symptoms that springs forth we would combat it immediately. We do not need to bring in a physician but just send word that this is what is wrong and if really there needs to be something of calling a physician, we may want to call Louis or Lord Damian’s personal physician.”

“Okay. Umm, or we disguise her as a boy and then any physician can see her.”

“Okay. As you wish but you would need to go out. I know you are scared for her but keeping yourself caged won’t help matters. Everyone would understand if you do not come out today, my queen especially the king. He would feel you just want some time to cool off.”

“Fine.”

“Then tomorrow, you need to go out. It would be better this way. Tend y=to your duties then you can retire early and subsequently, we can just say you are ill and you would have to rest in.”

“I like that. Okay, we would do it that way.”

“Oh, and your grace,” she had recalled one important detail she knew needed to be discussed.

“Yes?”  Era turned halfway to look at Aeverie. “What is it?”

“Nothing much but are we informing the girls or do you want to keep it a secret from them?”

“About that. I would not hide it from them, the reason being that they would still take care of her back at the house. It is better they know so they proceed with utmost caution.”

“Very well, your grace. I would leave now and go to the kitchens to get your breakfast and hers.”

“Thanks.”

She bowed her head to Era and turned around, to take her leave.

Just when she was getting close to the door, she thought of something and wanted to ask Era but when she turned back and saw Era deep in thought, she thought it wise to let her be.

Without calling out to Era again, she silently left the room, leaving her to her troubles and hoping she would be okay before her return.

Just when she had gotten a bit of a few centimetres away from Era’s room, she was blocked by one of the king’s guards.

“Yes, can I help you?”

“Yes, his majesty requires your presence in his chambers.”

“Oh really?”

“Yes, my lady. If you would please.”

“Okay, lead the way.”