The Devil In Guise - Chapter 132

The Author’s POV.

Together with wonder , they went down stairs to meet the rest of the family members. Although it’s was too early for them to wake up but she knew they would be awake to bid her goodbye.

Angelina laughed. Her family members were very emotional when it’s came to her. She wondered what they would do if she leaves for her in law’s house.

Then, she thought of wonder, her heart bleed. They have been closed ever since he was born. He did not have any friend in the slums. She was his only friend.

“Father” Wonder ran to where Zev stood. His father had no choice than to lift him up. “Good morning.”

“My sweetheart. You woke up with a bright face, may the lord bless you always” Zev said , kissing his forehead. Wonder came when he thought they were not going to have kids anymore. For many years, they prayed for a new born to come but it’s never came. His wife became pregnant when Angelina was Fifteen.

It was unexpected blessing.

“Good prayers father” Angelina said, moving to where he stood. “You should pray for me and my baby too. We are going out to face the world.”

Zev looked at his daughter. Her eyes were shut. She believed in him and he was not going to disappoint her.

“May the will of the gods be done in your life Angelina. You will come back life” he uttered, with tears rolling down his cheeks. He could not stop them no matter how hard he tried.

Alex came out if the kitchen with an apron. “You should wait Angelina. I have prepared breakfast for you and your baby. It will be better if you eat before going.”

“The letter said that Stefan is going to send a Royal carriage to pick her up. So she will wait for it” Fabulous told them.

“I want to go and spend time with Stefan before I perform the ritual mother She said.

“Wait for the carriage Angelina” Zev gave the final decision. He was the head of the family and his no or yes must be obey.

She looked at family. They were excited this morning, but why? Last night her mother was worried about the ritual and she was against it.

It seemed her father has managed to convince his wife. Sooner or later, they won’t have to worry about her again. Angelina planned to ask for a favor before performing the ritual. If fulfill then it would change their lives for better.

**

Stefan packed his clothes in to a box. Usually when ever, he went to visit Annabelle’s father, they would stay there for couple of days. This was an opportunity for him to go and rest. When he comes back from his journey, Angelina must have finished arranging. Together they would leave Akkad forever.

“Are you not ready ?” Queen Natasha’s voice came from outside. Stefan wondered why she was excited about his journey.

“Come in side” Stefan said, closing the box. He went to the door and opened it. “Help me carry my bag downstairs, sister in law.”

Queen Natasha rolled her eyes. She hated it when someone treated her like a slave. “As you wish my prince.”

The box was kept on the bed. With annoyance, she grabbed it and followed Stefan outside. He was smiling and this annoyed her more.

“Why are you excited today Natasha ?” He halt.

“You startled me prince Stefan” queen Natasha took a deep breath and placed one hand on her chest. She might end up dying of heart attack because of him.

“I asked you a question” Stefan continued with his walk. She did not answer till they got to the stairs. “I am talking to you, woman.”

“I am not excited” She swallowed her. Queen mother Daria will kill her if she dares to tell Stefan anything. “My wedding anniversary is in a week time. Maybe that’s why you notice that smile in my face.”

Damn your anniversary. He wondered how the king survived with these women around him.

“Stefan dear” queen mother Daria called when they got downstairs. Beside her was Emily and behind were the king and his children.

“Mother” he kissed her cheeks. “Can we leave now ? Where is Annabelle ?”

Queen mother Daria was happy that Stefan did not greet or look at Emily. She was glad that the charm the witch did was just for a day.

“You should have breakfast with us Stefan. You might not find any cooked food on your way

“Mother , I have to reach our destination before it’s dark. Take care of yourself and Angelina” he said, looking at Emily. “My lady, forgive my poor manners.”

Emily smiled. She knew that his mother warned him about her. But she would never hurt him. Stefan was different and his heart was pure. “Good morning son. May the gods bless you.”

He went and embraced her.

“Get Annabelle” queen Mother Daria commanded. “Stefan, the carriage is waiting. You should start going now.”

“I thought we were going to have breakfast before I leave mother.”

“I changed my mind. There is no breakfast for you, let’s go” She said dragging him to the door .

Stefan was surprised that she was jealous of Emily, but why ? Or was there a secret that queen mother shared with the witch?

When they got to the entrance door, queen Annabelle entered the first carriage, while Stefan rode on the horse with the soldiers. In no time, there were out of sight.

Queen Mother Daria heaved a sigh, when she saw the guards closing the gates. Every thing was going according to the plan.

“Send a carriage to pick Angelina from the slums. We don’t have much time” she ordered before going back to the mansion.

Emily waited for her to come back. She was not surprised with the way Daria was behaving. It was her desire to see the old woman shiver in front of her.

She wanted her to be afraid of every move she made. By the time, Daria realized the trick, it’s will be too late.

The reason why she did not stop Stefan was because she wanted him to go and see for him that the king did not send for them. It was a setup by his own mother.

To make this more interesting, Emily went ahead to fasten the wheel of the carriage and horses as well.

They will be back in Akkad immediately, the ritual is done. She wondered what he will do to his mother. Poor Daria.

“I know what you are doing Emily and it won’t work. My son Stefan is not going to believe any of your lies” Queen Mother told her. She was scared.

“I am leaving tomorrow Daria. Do not worry about me” Emily replied leaving for her room.

**

The carriage arrived by noon. She was disappointed with Stefan . He did not miss her as much as she did.

Angelina was about to enter the carriage when she saw her mother’s face. Was she crying again?

She went back to where Alex stood and hugged her. “If you keep crying like this then what did you want Wonder to do ?”

Wonder was smiling at her. He heard what his sister said. There was something they did not understand about him. He was different.

“Mother do not worry about Angelina. She will be back” Wonder assured.

“You want me to feel good but I feel terrible son” Alex replied, breaking lose from Angelina. “The gods will protect you my child. Nothing will happen to you over there.”

“Yes mother” Angelina got tired of all her prayers. She went to the carriage and with the help of her uncle fabulous, she entered the carriage.

Isabel was already seated. According to her parents, fabulous and Isabel were going to protect her from any kind of evil.

Angelina missed magic a lot. She was glad that the chain was taken off. She raised one of her finger and say a word. A thin air appeared and a crown of flowers rested on fabulous’ head. They all laughed at him.

“You should not abuse magic Angelina” He said, removing the crown from his head.

“Guess what Angelina ?” Isabel asked excitedly. “I am going to enter the palace for the first time. The last time I delivered the medicine for prince Stefan, it was outside.”

Angelina laughed. Isabel was eager to enter the palace where no love was showed to poor people like them. “Why is carriage moving so slow ?”

“Your mother told them to drive slowly and to avoid potholes” fabulous told her. “In your condition, we need to be careful.”

Everyone was worried about the child. She thought once she leave the house no one will bother her with instructions but it seemed she was wronged.

Relaxing back to the seat, Angelina shut her eyes and wondered to the dream world. Where she could see her baby too.

Your gift is the motivation for my creation. Give me more motivation!

Creation is hard, cheer me up!