Chapter nine (His invite)

Nicholina sat on her king sized bed drinking in the exterior of her new chambers. It was way larger than her previous on and the exterior suited her style very well. Her mind raced back to when they were welcomed by the ministers and the maids,"queen Nicholina "she had to get used to this new name.

After all she was a queen now. Rhealphel had to attend to some matters and so the maids had to take her to her chambers, it wasn't like she wanted him around her though,with all the embarrassment she caused herself, he was the last person she wanted to see right now.

To say she was tired was an offense to her body,she was overly exhausted.

Not worrying to take off her gown and have a warm soothing bath,she allowed her exhausted body to fall on the bed. She didn't have any sleep the previous night and didn't dare to sleep in the carriage,fearing she might embarrass herself more,she immediately drifted into sleep .

In Rhealphel's own chambers, Rayson sat in a couch sipping on a wine with a teasing smile on his lips. " I didn't know you were this eager to know who had dared threaten you that you rushed here living your wife all alone"Rayson said teasingly to the slightly eager Rhealphel. " I overheard the maids gossip about her divine beauty, you know you owe me for not letting me attend the wedding"Rayson continued casually sipping on his wine.

"I have no time for this,just tell whoever it is,is it king Lucas?" Rheaphel asked impatiently. He had suspected it to be King Lucas as he is the one currently plotting war against Epido but with no solid prove he had back off now looking at Rayson casually sipping wine he couldn't help but feel impatient. "Do you want me to give him a visit "Rayson asked without actually answering Rhealphel's question,finally dropping the act,he was now back to business .

A cold smirk appeared on Rheaphel's lips, so his guess had been right,king Lucas sent him a threat. It seemed Lucas has grown horns with winds on his back. So he dared send him a threat was he looking for his dead ticket? " There's No need,let him have as much fun as he pleases. It might be his last" Rhealphel answered his eyes cold and deadly.

Nicholina was suddenly awakened by a hand gently tapping her. She looked at the almond shaped eye woman in her mid twenties staring at her." Sorry for disturbing your sleep, your highness. The king has asked you to join him for lunch and I have come to prepare you" She said with a bow. Staring at her with confusion she wondered if she was her personal maid.

"Lunch,Is it already afternoon? Nicholina asked the maid she's yet to know her name. She didn't know she had slept that much. Although she was tired she had intended to take just a nap but she didn't know she had slept for so long."Yes your highness,and his highness has asked you to join him for Lunch"she repeated with a polite smile.

Sighing softly as she relaxed in the hot bath,she couldn't help but close her eyes. She was really exhausted and all she wanted was to sleep.Why would the king ask her to join him for lunch, couldn't he eat alone? He was the last person she still wanted to see,since she hasn't fully recovered from the embarrassment.

Sitting at the dresser,she looked at the maid style her hair.she was really good with what she was doing. Staring at her reflection in the mirror she smiled. This maid was really good with her hands."you are really good with your hands" Nicholina complimented."what is your name?"She asked. Looking at the queen a shy smile appeared on her lips.was the queen complimenting her works? she couldn't help but feel flustered. "Your highness is too kind,my name is Christabel "she shyly replied.

Nicholina swallowed hard as she walk towards the garden. She was happy she was going to visit the garden but also nervous because she was going to see the king. She was going to sit with him and have lunch with him. The thought of it made her stomach chime with nervousness.

Walking into the garden she spotted the king and a man talking together. By the look of things they seemed to be in a serious conversation as the kings brows were furrowed. He looked angry yet the man next to him had a teasing smile on his lips. Looking at the man's handsome face she wondered his relationship with the king to be so comfortable around him despite the look of displeasure on the king's face.

The two men immediately turned their gaze towards the beautiful woman walking towards them.she wore an aquamarine gown and her angelic face had a little makeup yet her beauty was divine. Rayson couldn't help but admire this woman, he had seen many beautiful women but this one he was seeing beauty's was on the next level. She was a sight to behold." The servants were right after all,this your wife is a beauty" Rayson said not removing his eyes off her.