The Devil In Guise - Chapter 107

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The Author’s POV.

“Mother I am sure his friends will know what happened to him. I think we should call them instead” queen Annabelle suggested

“Yes Annabelle. You are right. I was told that he left with them before the illness started.”

A guard was sent to go and bring the boys to the palace.

An hour later, the guard returned with Sigurd and Mustapha who were confused as to why they were been summoned by the queen mother. She never liked them so they didn’t need any one to tell them that it was trouble knocking.

“Greetings your highness” they bowed when they saw Queen mother Daria. No response.

She was silent for about three minutes. All these while she stared at them making them more scared.

“What happened to Stefan the day you went out with him?” She finally spoke.

The boys looked at each other and then queen Annabelle, who was sitting closed to Queen mother Daria. They knew what she meant by that but Stefan never permitted them to reveal his secret to her.

“We don’t know queen mother” Sigurd lied. He didn’t want to lie to the queen mother but what if Stefan get angry after they tell his secret to her? The code was to protect their secrets.

“What did you mean? Stefan is always with you two, if something is wrong with my son then you and your friend know what’s going on” the queen mother scowled at them. They were beginning to irritate her. She knew how close these three were. People in the village even called them, the  musketeers.

“Stefan is ill Sigurd. You shouldn’t keep secrets from us. We want to know why he refused eating for days” Queen Annabelle said.

Their eyes widened when they hear that. Stefan was sick for days yet no body told them about it. The breakup affected him more they expected. Mustapha was having a second thought about keeping the whole thing a secret. May be this was what God of installed for them.

“If you two don’t say anything in the next five minutes, I won’t have any choice than to throw you the dungeon” Queen mother Daria told them. From her expression, they saw how serious those words were.

“Queen mother, I think I know why the prince is sick” Mustapha finally spoke. Sigurd was not surprised because he knew he was the one to spill all their secrets.

“Go on please” the queen mother urged.

“Prince Stefan is heartbroken” he paused. The confusion on queens face showed that they didn’t understand what he was saying. “I mean his heart” Mustapha touched his left breast. “Is broken.”

“How ? I don’t understand a thing please. When did Stefan fell in love ?” Queen mother Daria turned and looked at Queen Annabelle who shook her head. She was Stefan’s female friend yet he didn’t tell her, he was in love. “And you said you don’t know any thing about this Annabelle?”

“Yes mother. Stefan had never mentioned any thing like this before. I am also surprised after hearing this” she replied.

“I want to know the name of the rascal who did this to my son . People now have guts to do rubbish” Queen mother demanded.

Mustapha was confused whether to tell her that it’s was the Zeve Angelina the most popular dancer who slapped her son few weeks ago. He tried to get a hit from Sigurd but was disappointed. Mustapha was left with no choice than to tell the truth.

“Queen Mother it’s Angelina, the dancer.”

“Angelina? Is it the one I know or there is another Angelina in Akkad who decided to break my son’s heart?” She asked with her brow narrowed in confusion. At the mention of that girl’s name, she began to feel anger. A girl from the slums had the guts to hurt her son. It seemed like no one feared her in Akkad again.

“Yes Queen mother. she is the one” Sigurd answered biting his lips. He didn’t want to say anything earlier but Stefan was suffering because of this girl. She deserved a punishment and only Queen mother Daria’s punishment was suitable for Angelina.

“That stupid girl. Who did she think she is? I would have punish her right from the start. This is what you get when you are too nice to me” Queen mother Daria stood up from her seat. “The boys can go as for you Annabelle make sure Stefan is been taken care of.”

“Mother where are you going to?”

“To punish the Angelina. She started a war that she can’t finish” Queen mother Daria gave a wicked laugh. “By the time I am through with her. Her entire family will run away from Akkad.”

They didn’t know what punishment the queen was going to give. But, they were certain about one thing. Angelina’s family was going to regret this for the rest of their lives.

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Angelina woke up with a headache. She went to the kitchen to make some herbs. After mixing them together, she gulped the liquid in to her mouth.

The thought of Stefan cane to her. Ever since the day they broke up , he has not come to see her or ask for a second chance. To her , He was just a play boy, when he couldn’t achieved his aim , he ran away.

Angelina believed she was a tough girl and no man would dare to use and dumped her. A knock came on the door, interrupting her. Quickly, she washed the cup and went to opened it.

Its was her best friend Isabel.

“You came so early , I haven’t taken my bath” Angelina said, climbing the stairs.

“I came for another reason Angelina” Isabel told her. They were supposed to go to the coven’s initiation to help prepare for the ceremony. This was an annual ceremony where all the young witches would be initiated.

“What is it Isabel? Did they cancelled the ceremony?” She turned and faced her friend, who was right behind her. The look in Isabel’s clearly showed that all was not well.

Angelina grabbed her friend’s hand and they went in to her room. Its was her lucky stars that Wonder did not sleep in her room last night. He sometimes, spend the night in their parents or fabulous’ room.

“What happened Isabel? You are scaring me” she said closing the door after her.

“Haven’t you heard?” Isabel sat on Angelina’s bed. “They cancelled the ceremony.”

“Why will the coven do that?” She asked.

“Why won’t they? The prince is sick. Queen mother Daria cancelled all ceremonies or events till he is cured. They said  Stefan’s condition is critical and he has not respond to all the treatment they tried. I am afraid Angelina” Isabel explained.

Her jaw dropped. Stefan was fine few days ago. What happened to him all of a sudden?

“Did they say what is wrong with him?”

“They didn’t say anything. I met Sigurd on my way to the well yesterday. He told me that my friend was evil and I should stay away from her” Isabel told her. “He said you are the reason why the prince is ill. Is that true Angelina?”

Angelina narrowed her brow in confusion. Must they always blamed get for his situation?

“I don’t have an idea Isabel. After the break up , we never saw.”

“Did you break up with him?”

“Yes. I did, Don’t act, like I never told you about it” Angelina answered.

“What if your parents hear about this Angelina? The coven ? The village? I am afraid of what it is to come” Isabel said, shakily. She was scared of queen mother Daria too . Her friend had brought calamity to them.

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It’s was midnight when the knocks came on their door. He stood up from his bed and went to the children’s room. Angelina was sound asleep so was Wonder. He closed their door quietly.

Zev met his wife on his way down stairs. The knocks also woke her up. Before he could opened the door , she stopped him

“Let’s make sure the children are safe first” she told him. He nodded. They went upstairs again, Into the children’s room and woke them up.

Zev removed the magic bracelet on Angelina’s hand. If anything happens to them outside, She could protect herself and wonder.

His wife wanted to opened the door but he stopped her.

“Stay inside. If anything happens to me, you protect the children” Zev said, kissing his wife’s forehead. Tears rolled down her cheeks. She never imagined that this day would come.

Zev opened the door and he saw seven people standing outside his doorstep. They were all dressed in black long gowns with hoods covering their faces. Fear gripped him when he saw a skull in front of them.

He understood what they meant by that. His house hold was a threat to the coven.

“To what do I hope this visit?” he asked with a bow. There was no response. The leaders of the coven came to his house at midnight, this was strange to him. If there was a problem they normally send for him.

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