The Devil In Guise - Chapter 150

I gazed in to his eyes , while he wrapped his hands around me. The Emperor smiled and planted a kiss on my nose. It tickled me.

His smile gave me joy. He was everything after I lost my family.

“I am at peace anytime I see your face, queen Ariadne” he said. Was he saying the truth ? If so, why not send for me every day !

“Really ? I thought the queens make you happy more. You spent more than six days without seeing me . Why ?”

He took few steps back ward and stared at me. I deserved a slap for raising this issue again. The Emperor was going to put me in my place soon.

“Stop bothering about them. I love you and that is what matters he said as he walked to the door. “Come let’s take a bath together.”

“Together ?” I asked, with my mouth open.

“No, apart. I am your husband , Don’t forget queen Ariadne” The Emperor said, entering the bathroom. I sat back on the bed and buried my head in my hands.

There was no reason but I did not go in to meet him. I wondered why.

After thirty minutes, he came out with a cloth tied to his waist. His sexy were calling on me to kiss them. I felt like running to him, but I didn’t.

“You should go and take your bath. We don’t have much time. I will tell the maids to prepare an outfit for you” The emperor said. I stood up and went to the bathroom without uttering a word.

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When I came out of the bathroom, the Emperor was nowhere to be found. The maids came with my outfit and they help me get dress.

“Do you happen to know where the Emperor is ?” I asked one of the maids.

“He is the imperial park. You will meet him there after you get dressed” She said, tying my head in to a bun with a lot of pins.

When they were done, I hurried down stairs to meet him. It’s been long we spend time together. The last time, he wanted to teach me how to ride a horse, queen Valeria interrupted us. I hoped this time nobody come around again.

I glared at the horses when I reached the imperial park. They were very beautiful from a distance.

The guards came running to me when they saw me. I knew the emperor sent them to welcome me.

I followed them behind, maintaining my pace.

As I got closer, I saw that he was not alone. Prince Edward , Elvin and Apollo were with him. This was going to be more fun.

I could not believe my eyes when I got to them. Queen Marlena was there too. She was all dressed up for the training too.

Impossible ! Did she planned this alone or Grandmother sent her here ?

“Greetings your highness” I bowed. Before I could greet the princes , they greeted.

“Welcome queen Ariadne. You look beautiful in this outfit” the Emperor walked closer and stopped. He turned to queen Marlena and said “You didn’t greet her.”

We were surprised to hear him say that. Why would she greet me ? She was the Emperor’s wife so was I !”

“Your highness… I” Queen Marlena was confused.

“Queen Ariadne is your elder at age and by marriage. You should learn to respect your elders” He told her.

I could see the pain on her face. The way her lips shook in anger as she opened her mouth to speak.

“Forgive me your highness” Queen Marlena said. “Greetings, queen Ariadne.”

I curtsied. I wished the Emperor did not say that. Now, he has created more problems for me in the Harem. Grandmother was going to hear this one too.

“Come here, I will teach you how to ride a horse” He said to me. I walked to the horse the Emperor kept for me. The guards helped me to get on the horse without falling.

“What is wrong with my horse ?” Queen Marlena cried. She drew her gloves on the ground and started shedding tears. I knew she was going to create dramas for me.

The Emperor went to see what was wrong with the horse while prince Edwards came to me. I could not hold myself any longer.

“Why is she here ? I asked in a low tone, so that the others would not hear us.

He smiled and said “You mean queen Marlena ? I nodded. “She asked the Emperor if she could join and he agreed.

I saw what she was doing. Grandmother must have sent her here to distract the Emperor away from me. I wondered what was wrong with her.

Ever since her grandson declared his love for me, it’s been war in the Harem. She wanted to make life unbearable for me.

“I thought queen Marlena knows how to ride a horse ?”” I asked, coming down from the horse.

“Yes mother, she said she can” he answered. Prince Edward I was jealous of queen Marlena.

“Then why is she here ?” I walked to where they were. The Emperor patted the horse’s back and he wagging his tail.

“What is wrong with him ?” I asked.

“I don’t know queen Ariadne. I sent for the doctor” he replied without looking at me.

From the corner of my eyes, I got a glimpse of Queen Marlena. She was clinged to the Emperor’s side. His hands were on the horse. He wanted to calm him down but she did not allow him. Marlena smiled at me as she tried to get his attention.

I rolled my eyes. She disgusted me with that attitude. The Emperor was a wise man and he knew what he wanted. Those her crazy bugs that she called her eyes would not be able to lure him.

“Marlena, give him some space so that he can take care of the horse. Come here please” I said out aloud.

She looked at me fiercely as I spoilt her plans. It’s was even good that she was angry. I wanted her to go back to the harem. The horse training was meant for me but she ended partaking in it.

“Your horse is troubled. Go back to the harem” I whispered to her when she stood next to me. Her presence was beginning to irritate me.

“I will stand here till the Emperor tells me to go back to the harem” Queen Marlena said with a smile.

Before I could reply the Emperor came to us. He took her along with. She climbed on the horse and rode away. That was much better. Prince Elvin went after her.

He was to ensure her safety. I wished they could get married. They were perfect together.

“Come let’s go, my queen” the Emperor took my hand in his hands and we went to where my horse was. At last , I got to be with my husband alone.

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The Author’s POV.

Queen Marlena rode with anger. When she looked back she saw prince Elvin coming after her and not the Emperor. What was he doing here ?

The thought of queen Ariadne came to her mind. ‘Who did that woman think she is ?’ Queen Marlena cursed.

The Emperor would have been her husband years ago if not for her age. Today, the other women looked down on her because she was the Youngest wife.

What surprised her the most was when the emperor told her to apologized to queen Ariadne. It’s was a slap to her face but she did it anyways. Now it was time to pay back.

Queen Marlena looked back. Prince Elvin was still trying to catch up. It was going to take him time before he couch reach where she was.

‘Foolish man’ she cursed again.

Slowly, she removed her legs from the saddle and fell off the horse.

The pain was horrible but she was going to endure it for the sake of the game. She wanted the Emperor to feel sorry for neglecting her once again.

Prince Elvin came down from the horse when he got to where she was.

“If you permit me my lady, can I Carry you back ?” He asked with his head bowed.

Was he afraid ?

Queen Marlena felt like kicking him. She was in a lot of pain and he was asking her if he could help.

“Take me to the emperor immediately” she shouted in pain and frustration.

He helped her get on the horse. Together they rode back to the imperial park, where the Emperor was.

Queen Marlena sobbed hard when she got down from the horse. Luckily for her, she was bleeding.

“What happened Elvin ?” The emperor was surprised to see her wounded. Before the prince could say a word, the emperor took her in his arms and said “Summon the physician immediately.”

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