CHAPTER -16(loyalty never asked the reason, it only knows how to serve blindly)
Five days later...
Southern Central oceanic area:
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In Main ship
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Federico is sitting with Samuel during the interval of war against the local Robbers. These robbers have a big gang and a lot of small clans. They're too strong and clever.
But Samuel and other captains fought so excellently . They're about to win.
It's almost dark.All the soldiers are resting from both sides
Federico is happy to complete his journey within a short period of time. He has used the fasted ship of their era.
And the bonus pleasure is that he would be able to join the war as well.
"So what brings General Federico here?"Samuel asked Federico while drinking a cup of tea.
"I wanna talk with you alone." Federico said with a smile .
"Everyone leave us alone."
Soldiers left the cabin.
"Well....I'm here on behalf of the Crown Prince,"Federico said.
"Now I understand why you've suddenly showed up leaving the comfort of Palace."Samuel smiled in a mocking way.
"Look.... let's get on the point without wasting time. I have two orders for you from the Prince. It's up to you what you choose." Federico placed two sealed papers in front of him.
"What's this?"
"The first one ... it's a royal decree from Prince Jordan. It's your death decree. The Prince ordered us to kill you." Federico said with a mannar.
"I see...and the 2nd one?"
"You have to forget Evelina. When she will come to you...You have to reject her and force her to get back to the palace and you can't show your face to her in your lifetime. And this is the decree of your promotion. You'll be promoted as the Commander in Chief of this whole territory. So that you'll never be able to return to the capital..." Federico placing the two Royal orders on the table.
"So...you should think carefully and choose one of them ?" He added.
"If you choose to die, you will be honored as a martyr. Your death body will be buried with due respect on the royal cemetery where the great warriors were buried."
"If I choose the 2nd one?"Samuel asked.
"Then the Prince won't use this death decree. You will get the promotion. And a safe life or a lot of money or gold... Whatever you want.." Federico smiled.
Samuel took a long deep breath but maintained the smile on his face.
" Do you know I always give the priority to this nation. I couldn't even give enough time to Evelina because of my duty towards our cavalry. Both of us waited a long time for each other. I thought one day this waiting will come to an end. Maybe in our old age...when we two will retire from our duties.....but it seems this waiting has no end. After coming at the edge of end, this waiting turned infinite..." Samuel looked at his sword with a hopelessness.
"What do you mean?"
"As I can't forget Evelina...So I'm choosing the ist one. I would rather die. And it's actually reasonable.. because if i stay alive then it'll be hard for me to live without her. Then I have to kill our Prince in order to get back my love. BUT HOW COULD I KILL THE FUTURE OF OUR NATION WITH MY OWN HANDS ?? Only my death can stop me from doing this.
... So this time I'll also choose our nation instead of my love... Besides, the death order is from our Crown Prince. How could I refuse it as I always wanted to die being a true patriot. Dying for him is like a sacrifice for the nation."
"So you're accepting your death."
"Yes, I'm....just tell Andreas to give all the letters to Evelina that I've sent her all these time. That brat has been blocking all the letters from the last few months."
"Anything else?"Federico felt guilty.It's a strange feeling. His heart is suffocating seeing Samuel's face.
"Yeah..one thing. Tell Prince Jordan to keep Evelina happy. He should never hurt her. I know his first and last priority is Evelina, unlike me...So I can die with a relief. " Samuel smiled.
" Yeah sure..... I'll tell them." Federico lowered his head.
"One more thing, tell Evelina to forget me and lead a normal happy life. I want her to smile all the time." a few drop of tears fall from his eyes.
"Okay.. I'll.... It'll be harder for her to forget you.....but our Prince will handle her.Now let me accompany you on the battle."Federico requested.
"Okay... let's fight together against the robbers." They stood up .
"Yeah.we have to win"
" We'll win. I don't want to be defeated in my last battle at least..." Samuel stood up with confidence.
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A few days later:
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In The Imperial Palace:
Today Martha is in a good mood. Finally her waiting came to an end. Tonight she will be sent to serve Prince Jordan.
Martha beautified herself in front of the mirror. She put on some jewelleries.
"Princess Evelina is really a gentle lady. She's awesome. She gave me the chance to meet with my Prince." Martha thought and smiled.
Martha always dreamed of this moment. Though she never noticed the Prince in her whole life.
But after meeting him on the poolside she may have already started loving him.
She couldn't sleep that day. Every time Prince Jordan's face appears in her imagination. Prince's voice was still pinching on her ears. It's hard for her to ignore the Prince now.
Actually she wasn't about to come to the capital as a Consort. She didn't want any Prince as they always have a lot of women or even court ladies. It was her father who forcefully sent her here in the Palace. At first Martha was cursing her father...But now she's regretting for cursing him.... She finally found her happiness here. She's grateful to him from the core of her heart.
Besides all thanks to Evelina. Now she would be able to stay beside the Prince. Or even She can touch him...
She blushed and smiled.
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Jordan and Andreas sitting inside the study room of Andrea's chamber.
They're worried about the current situation.
Jordan is sweating so much out of tension.
"It's been a week now...why is there no news from Federico?"Jordan asked desparately.
He has been asking this from the day Federico letf.
"It'll appear soon. Don't lose hope." Andreas tried to console him.
"Maybe he got caught or Samuel killed him. ....oh I can't think anymore. Evelina will be leaving after tomorrow. We don't have enough time!." Jordan shouted.
"Yeah it's strange...why is he taking so long?" Andreas feared.
"But I don't want to let her go...but she'll leave me....now what will I do....I can't live without her....please do something!."
Jordan touched his head to reduce it's pain.
Evelina entered the chember.
"Jordan, why are you here?" Evelina looked at him.
"Oh Evelina...please don't leave me. Just stay with me ." Jordan stood up and grabbed Evelina on his arm and hugged her tightly.
Evelina rubbed Jordan's silky hair.
"What happened, my Prince?" Evelina asked
"I mean ...you should stay here a few days more. I'll miss you...So stay a few days more." Jordan raised his head from Evelina's lap.
"Okay....now let's go with me."
"Where?"
"Have you forgotten what you've promised me?"
"Oh I remember. Let's go then." Jordan cleansed his fists.
"Don't worry she's a sweet girl. You've met her before....from now on she will be your crown princess." Evelina smiled.
"Yeah... I'll try my best to accept her as my partner." Jordan gave an artificial smile.
He got stuck on this bloody shit....he doesn't know how much he has to go through on the way of achieving Evelina's love.
"By the way.... Where's Federico!! Haven't seen him for the last few days.." Evelina asked Jordan.
Jordan's heart sank within fear. He looked at Andreas.
"Oh actually, he went to meet with his family. He's on a vacation, Eve..." Andreas created an excuse.
"VACATION...SO SUDDENLY...!!" Evelina wondered.
"Let's just go..." Jordan distracted her and took her out of the chembar.
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Prince Manor:
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Jordan and Evelina reached their Manor. They entered the chamber where Martha was waiting for them.
"Good evening my Prince and Princess Evelina." Martha bowed to them.
"How sweet. You may raise."Evelina looked at Martha.
"Jordan, I'll take my leave." Evelina said while leaving the grip of her hands from Jordan's wrist.
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_____________Evelina then went outside the chamber________________________leaving the two of them alone.
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Evelina is outside the manor and about to cross the main gate but she stopped her steps seeing Amanda.
"Why are you here?"Evelina looked at Amanda.
"You did it on purpose....No one should touch my Prince. " Amanda said furiously.
Amanda walked towards the Manor but Evelina stopped her.
"You can't get inside. Just go back."
"I'll go and kill that bitch Martha. Prince Jordan is only mine."Amanda shouted.
"You should have thought about that before you mess with me and made me caught by the Empress." Evelina smiled.
"Please, for God sake ...let me go inside. I'm sorry . I won't do that again. I'm the ist ranked ....I have the right to have this favour first." Amanda begged and cried loudly.
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To be continued....