CHAPTER -18( everything got snatched away but nobody knows)

In the Royal Cemetery:

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The sun goes up in the sky with its full brightness. But still the surroundings covered with an invisible darkness.

All the rituals have been completed. A tomb has been made over the grave of Samuel as the sign of honor.

Other soldiers are being buried with due respect as well.

Commanders, Regent, Ministers and all the soldiers left for the Palace with the Emperor. Prince Jordan didn't meet with the Emperor while Evelina joined the funeral as a Commander.

Soon the crowded Cemetery became desolated as everyone left the place.

Evelina is still standing in front of Samuel's grave.

A LONG DAY HAVE PASSED AFTER A COLD NIGHT... Evelina didn't move a little.

Everything was like a terrific nightmare. She is just wishing all the things could be her imagination. But it's true. It's actually happening in reality. She's not in her sleep... She's wide awake crying silently. Tears welling from her eyes like a flooded river. Her heavy breath making her sobbing more grieving.

She couldn't even touch Samuel for the last time. She just saw him from the distance. His dead body was in front of her but she couldn't react. He was laying lifelessly... It was hard to control herself. She tried her best and now she's tired.

She knelt down in front of the tomb.

Prince Jordan and Andreas standing on the distance and watching over Evelina since morning.

They just wanted to give her some space.

Jordan is observing her restlessly. He's having a mix feeling. He's guilty and sad because Evelina is sad. But he's much more upset because Evelina is crying for another guy. If he died instead of Samuel...will Evelina cry like this?? A curiosity built in his thoughts.

Jordan took a deep breath. This guy died but still defeated him. What a fate. He's feeling jealous just because of a dead person.

Federico entered the Cemetery.

"My Prince, I'm done with my work." Federico bowed his head.

Jordan turned back to Federico.

"What did you do with the death decree that I issued to you?" Jordan asked.

"Don't worry, I threw it into the ocean. Just assume It has been buried with general Samuel." Federico assured the prince.

"You've done a great job,"Andreas praised him.

"No Prince, your idea was awesome. Samuel easily accepted his death after seeing the decree. He was really loyal to you." Federico said.

Suddenly Evelina roared loudly while crying and fainted out on the spot.

Jordan ran towards her. Federico and Andreas followed him.

Jordan picked up Evelina on his lap and carried her towards the horse carriage.

"Let's get back to the Palace." Jordan said.

They left the Royal Cemetery.

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In the Palace...

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Prince's Chamber:

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Prince Jordan entered his chember carrying Evelina.

Martha stood up as she saw them. She was having her dinner. A whole day passed but Martha stayed in the Prince's Chamber as she didn't get the order to leave.

"What happened to her...oh God!!" Martha came towards them.

Jordan laid Evelina on the bed ignoring Martha's curiosity.

A physician entered following them and checked Evelina's pulse.... Martha stood beside the bed.

"My Prince, she fainted out of over stress. I've given her medicine. She will be alright after sleeping the whole night." The physician said.

"Okay, you may leave and don't tell anyone. I hope you'll keep it a secret." Jordan said with a cold face.

"As you wish." Physician left the chember.

Martha is still in a shocked.

"Will anyone tell me what's going on here?" Martha asked looking at Andreas and Federico.

Jordan ignored her and walked towards the bed.

He gently touched Evelina's hair and kissed her forehead. Then he looked at Martha.

"Listen young lady, mind your own business. Don't ask anything, just look after Evelina for a while..... I've some work to do. I'm leaving her to yoy."Jordan said angrily.

"Okay...then I'm staying here full night." Martha smiled.

Jordan again looked at Evelina and left with Andreas and Federico.

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Andreas's chember:

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"Everything is under control I hope!!" Jordan asked.

"Yes my Prince... but..." Andreas said.

"But what?" Jordan asked.

"The ist Consort Amanda witnessed everything. She understood that Evelina has an unusual feeling for General Samuel. And some guards also understood this thing as they were present there when I gave the new to Evelina.... ." Andreas said with a deep breath.

"Oh crap!! It'll be a great mess if everyone get to know that. It's against the Royal rules. Evelina's life will get into a danger. If the officials know that my wife has an affair, then they'll kill her." Jordan said with anxiety.

"We've captured the ist Consort already. And those guards also....." Federico said.

"Good...now kill that consort along with the guards who were involving in this." Jordan said, making in a cruel voice.

" But my Prince.... they're innocent." Andreas replied.

" I don't care. I can't risk Eve's life."

" But the lady is the ist Consort. If you kill her , it'll seek others' attention. Now we can't afford to involve other people."

"Okay then, just torture her to death but don't kill her. After a couple of hours released her. Torture her as much you can. This will keep her mouth shut." Jordan smiled.

"My Prince....!! " Andreas was shocked after listening to this.

"We can't take any risk. No matter who she is. And kill all the guards who were present that time."jordan said with a creepy smile.

"Ok then we'll take our leave now. Hope Prince Jordan will be comfortable in my chember. I'll join you after finishing those matter." Andreas left with Federico.

But Jordan couldn't sleep the whole night...

At midnight he decided to look over Evelina as Andreas hasn't yet returned. He then left for his own Manor.

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Prince's Manor:

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Jordan entered his chember. Martha is still awake. She stood up after seeing the Prince.

"How's she?"

"She's still sleeping ."

"Okay then...you can leave. I've completed my work. So you can go now..... I'll take care of her." Jordan said.

"Okh... I'm leaving. Don't forget about the book." Martha was about to leave but Prince Jordan called her again.

"Listen girl!!"

"Yes, my Prince." Martha looked back.

"Don't tell anyone about this."

"Why should I tell everyone about someone fainting and being ill." Martha said.

"Okay.....you may leave."

"But my Prince, you have to gift me that book ."Martha smiled.

"Okay... okay.....as long as you cooperate.''Jordan sat on the bed beside Evelina.

Martha left the chember.

Jordan thought of killing Martha too. But it seems she's unaware of everything. So there's no need to kill her.

Jordan looked at Evelina's sleeping face. Tears dried on her face. Jordan swiped that with his fingers and slightly kissed on her lifeless lips.

"It must be hard for you.... I'm sorry"he kept staring at Evelina.

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The whole night passed.

In the morning Evelina woke up and saw Jordan sitting beside her and staring at her.

"You wake up."Jordan said with fear.

"Oh my head..... it's aching."Evelina touched her head.

"Are you okay.."

"Yeah...just had a terrific nightmare last night."Evelina smiled.

"No.. actually that wasn't a dream... That really happened." Jordan kept down his gaze.

Evelina's whole body trembled after hearing from Jordan. She immediately stood up and ran towards Andreas chember. Jordan followed her and ran behind her.

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Andreas is sitting on the table with a lot of letters. He's counting all the letters. It's a total of 17 letters that he has confiscated from Samuel.

Evelina entered the chember. Jordan also came behind her.

Andreas stood up.

"Evelina , Samuel told me to give you all these letters that I've blocked earlier."Andreas said, keeping his head down.

Evelina came closer to Andreas and slapped him on his face.

Andreas was shocked.

Then Evelina hugged Andreas and burst into tears.

"You were right Andreas.... It was his last mission....if I knew your words will turn real...I would have gone with him leaving all my f***ing duties."Evelina said while crying.

Andreas kept holding her on his chest.

"I'm sorry Eve. I'm really sorry. It's all happened because of me."Andreas couldn't hold back his tears. His hands started shaking.

Jordan put his hand on Andreas's shoulder to stop him from saying anything wrong.

He looked at Jordan with an unbearable suffocating in his eyes.

Andreas started crying boundlessly holding Evelina.

He always hated Samuel . But three of them spent their childhood together. They fought many battles together. Andreas is really feeling upset.If it wasn't for Evelina, maybe he would be a good friend of Samuel. But now He just helped in killing his friend whom he has been hating all over his life.

Jordan watched both of them. He understands their emotions.

"Sorry Evelina. If I knew that Andreas was blocking your letters, I would never let it happen." Jordan said.

Evelina raised her head from Andreas's chest.

"No, it's not your fault. I know you would help... you've helped me already getting out of the Palace. Thank you, my Prince. You're the most generous one I've ever seen." Evelina swiped her tears.

"Evelina, this is Samuel's sword . Take this if you want." Andreas handed over her a silver designed sword.

"I'll KEEP it ." Evelina breathed sadly and touched the sword as if she's holding Samuel's hand.

That day she cried a lot with eternal pain suppressing in her heart.

She got a deep injury in her heart that will never heal in her whole lifetime. She has to suffer from this all over her life.

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To be continued...