TROUBLE WITH MOTHER IN LAW

With a pounding heart, I stared with wide eyes as I tried to prevent myself from being all smashed up against him but I could not.

His arms held unto me firmly and I was literally melting into him. And did I mention he wasn't wearing a shirt? Oh my gawd!

"Where to?" He asked with a low, deep and velvety voice that seemed to vibrate through my ears.

"I-I'm pressed" I managed to say, hoping that he would let me go but he did not, only staring at me with unbelieving eyes, doubtful eyes.

"You want to run away from me?" He asked, getting me a bit startled, there was an undertone of sadness in his voice but I didn't care.

"N-n-no" I stammered because I was telling a lie, yes I wanted to run away but how did he know?

All I wanted was just to move away from him because I was already feeling like my blood was drying up due to our closeness.

"I'm really pressed, please let me go" I pleaded with hope that he would finally let me go but he still held firmly unto me and it was really frustrating.

'Seriously? You're not going to let me go?' I questioned inwardly while managing to hold his intense gaze with questioning eyes.

"I won't hurt you" I heard him say and I was a bit flustered at his words 

His words sounded like the most sincere words I had ever heard judging from the way he stared so deeply into my soul. I almost wanted to believe but I wasn't going to fall for his words.

Besides, I never knew him before so how would I know when he was saying the truth?

"Please let me go"

"Will you come back?"

"Yes, please..." I pleaded again just so that he would let go of me and I finally felt relieved when his arms loosened around me. I quickly jumped down from the bed and went into the washroom.

ZORIEL~

I watched my queen jump down and scurry away into the washroom. Deep down, I felt she was only running away from me and it saddened me.

But she promised to return back so I managed to wait but not patiently. I could not wait to have her in my arms again.

A few minutes went by and she still had not returned. I was worried, only holding myself back from going to check on her.

Sooner, my patience dried up completely so I got up from the bed and went in search for her. To my greatest surprise, she had fallen asleep on the bare tiles.

Then I realized that she really hated me so much even to the point of choosing to sleep on the cold floor when there was a comfortable bed.

I didn't not really care so much if she hated me, I wanted her and I would have her.

Leaning down, I gently took her in my arms and brought her back to the bed with me.

Getting under the quilt, I wrapped my arms around her and got comfortable while waiting for the morning to arrive.

WPOV~

The sun finally arrived, casting its harsh rays on Amira's face through the corners of the curtains.

Amira yawned herself awake, surprised to find herself on the bed. She could remember falling asleep in the washroom so how then did she get there?, She wondered.

She quickly looked to the side and thankfully her frightful husband wasn't there.

'Oh what a marriage ' she sighed sadly and got up from the bed. Funny how she had actually envisaged herself getting married to Jake but things took a huge turn.

A knock on the door drew her attention but she remained quiet. The knock sounded again for the second time, then she responded.

"Come in"

The huge doors opened and a medium height man dressed in black came to view, his hair had been completely shaved off his head and his outfit was neatly pressed. He walked in and bowed deeply.

"Your highness, breakfast is ready" he said, still holding his bowing posture.

"Okay, let me wash up"

"King Zoriel insisted that you come as you are"

Amira was no doubt petrified. How would she go down for breakfast in her night wear? For what reason?

"I have to wash up, tell him to wait a little"

"Oh no, my queen. No body keeps him waiting.

 Pardon me but he has asked me to escort you"

"What? Why?" Amira was more than petrified now. All she could think of was 'what kind of man was king Zoriel?'

"Okay, lead the way" 

The man straightened his back then led her to the dining room.

While Zoriel sat at the front of the long table, a very beautiful woman sat beside him. Though she was over a hundred years old but her features were as bright as a lady in her mind thirties.

Her face held a sassy look and her posture was quite elegant as she skillfully handled her cutleries.

"And why is she taking much time?" She asked Zoriel with an annoyed look after swallowing the food in her mouth.

"Be patient mother" Zoriel said though he too was wondering why Amira took so much time to come down.

The sound of footsteps drew their attention towards Amira and the butler who led her. Your highness" the butler bowed before walking away, leaving Amira to her husband and mother in-law.

Amira was oblivious at the fact that the young beautiful woman was actually her mother in law so she only waved shortly at the lady before taking a seat that was very much far from her husband.

"What!?" The woman suddenly bursted out in disapproval, making Amira to jerk a little in shock.

"This is the thing you married?" Dominica faced her son Zoriel with fierce eyes and a raging spirit. 

"Zero manners! She couldn't even pay proper respect to me? Or to her husband?"

Amira could only stare in surprise, confusion was boldly written on her face. She was so shocked at the outburst of the lady whom she did not know and was also unpleased at the term the lady used on her, calling her a "thing".

Amira's surprise only grew wider and she was now aware but still doubtful after Zoriel replied.

"Mother, please..." Zoriel tried to calm the woman but was faced with his mother's angry stares.

"I warned you not to bring a weak being into this house and you went further to bring a mere human!?" 

"Mother, that's enough!" He voiced out. One would easily tell that he was uncomfortable with the way his mother spoke about his wife. No one had the right to talk to his queen that way, not even his mother.

"You!" The lady faced Amira. "Didn't your parents teach you manners?"

"I-I'm sorry ma'am... Your majesty..."

"Ma'am!?? Are you out of your senses?" the lady gave an angry deadpan.

"Do not speak to her that way!" Zoriel suddenly boomed in anger, surprising his mother who's eyes doubled in size.

"You raise your voice at me because of a mere human??"

"You know what, that's it!" She carelessly threw her cutleries on the plate with anger.

" This marriage will not stand!. And you... you better pack your things and return back to your daddy's house! Worthless thing!"

 She stood to her feet and stormed out in anger, leaving her son and his newly married wife.

Words could not describe how Amira felt at the moment. She was surprised and at the same time felt insulted and embarrassed, she was so low in spirit as tears threatened to gather in her eyes.

 Amira was so shocked to know that he lady was actually Zoriel's mother though she wondered how the lady appeared so young. One might mistake his mother for his mistress.

Zoriel noticed Amira's sad mood and his mood too changed. He wanted to console and comfort her, he wanted to hug her and tell her that everything would be alright.

"Come here angel, sit beside me" he said to Amira who's spirit was down due to the harsh words of his mother.

Amira was hesitant, she refused to move closer to Zoriel so he then stood up. With his plater of food, he moved closer to his wife and sat down while her eyes widened in surprise at his every move.

"Do not mind what she said, okay? Eat your food" he gently patted her head and caressed her face with so much love in his eyes.