She ran away because the queen wanted her dead and in the end #nollywood #africanfolktales #story – Ty

Why must you attend every little gathering ig had asked her one day he stone gentle but fairm i have every right to know what is happening in my husband’s life she retorted sharly oh do you want to hide something from me the king sighed knowing that arguing with her would only cause small problems once upon a time in the peaceful kingdom of okala there lived a noble and righteous king named iga for he was known throughout the land for his kindness fairness and generosity igo was deeply loved and respected by

His people for he ruled not with an iron feast but with a heart full of compassion the villagers spoke highly of him often saying our king is like a father to us and we are lucky to have him despite his warm nature and strong leadership there was one source of constant distress in igo kafos life his wife lola marachi the queen of okala l la amarachi was the complete opposite of the king she was strict harsh and showed no kindness to the people of the kingdom the villagers feared her and avoided crossing paths

With her though they dared not to say it aloud they detested her bitter attitude and mean ways one evening as the sun began to set behind the hills of okala the villagers gathered in small groups whispering among themselves if only the king had married a kind queen a young woman mmed to her friend the queen’s heart is as cold as eyes sh her friend hushed her quickly you shouldn’t say such things or you might lose your head lola marachi has ears everywhere indeed queen amar’s cruelty was well known many feared her sharp tongue and

Even sharper gaze however there was one thing that both the king and the queen shared and that was the pain of childlessness despite being married for 5 years they had no child to call their own this troubled ig c for greatly for he needed an air to continue his legacy he often sat alone deep in thought wondering what he could do to solve this problem one bright morning the king stood by the palace window gazing out at the lar fields and the shimmery river that flowed through his kingdom his face usually so calm and cheerful was marked

With lines of worry what am i to do chy he asked his trusted servant who stood beside him your majesty you have done everything within your power chi replied softly perhaps the gods have a different plan for you i need an air chy hea said his voice heavy with sadness i need someone to take over when i’m no longer here no matter what we try lola marachi remains baren the queen too was troubled by her inability to bear a child but instead of facing her pain with grace she turned it into bitterness and jealousy she became

Overly possessive of the king fearing that he might take another wife as was the custom in the kingdom of akala wherever the king went queen amar you was sure to follow clinging to him like a shadow the only time she wasn’t by his side was when he had private meetings with his chiefs or elders why must you attend every little gathering igo had asked her one day his stone gentle but firm i have every right to know what is happening in my husband’s life she retorted sharply oh do you want to hide something from me

The king sighed knowing that arguing with her would only cause small problems he allowed her to accompany him to public events though he wished she would let him breathe one afternoon as igo kaful made his way back to his chambers after a long meeting with his chiefs his eyes fell upon a young maid named chalo she was busily cleaning the hallway her dark hair falling gently over her shoulders there was something captivating about her her grace her soft futures and the calmness in her eyes she looked up and immediately lowered her

Gaze in respect good day your majesty she whispered ig paused a strange feeling styling within him he has seen chal around the palace before but today she seemed different he felt drawn to her in a way he couldn’t explain what is your name my dear he asked softly shalu your majesty she replied still keeping her head bowed you are very diligent in your duties he remarked how long have you been walking here for 3 years your majesty i started as a maid when i was 16 the king nodded thoughtfully you may continue your walk he said gently as he

Walked away he couldn’t shake the image of her from his mind her presence lingered even as he tried to focus on other matters they start in two weeks and the king found himself seeking out chalo more and more he would pass by the servant quarters under the pretense of inspecting the palace grounds or his real intention was to catch a glimpse of her chalo shy and reserved did her best to avoid the king’s attention for she knew that l amar’s jealousy could be deadly but no matter how much she tried to stay out of sight the king’s gaze

Always seemed to to fight her one evening as chalon prepared to retire to her small room there was a gentle knock on her door her heart pounded in her chest as she opened it and found ig oka for standing there his expression earnest and serious your majesty she exclaimed stepping back in surprise what what are you doing here i needed to see you he said quietly stepping inside and closing the door behind him there is something i need to say chal looked at him with wide eyes her hands trembling slightly what is it your

Majesty chalo he began taking a deep breath i have fallen in love with you her heart skipped a bit and she stared at him in disbelief your majesty you canot mean that i do he insisted his voice filled with sincerity i know this may come as a shock but my feelings for you are genuine i want to make you my wife chu shook her head panic rising within her no your magesty the queen she will kill me she hates me already and she finds out about this i will protect you chido the king said firmly taking her hand in his i promise you nothing

Will happen to you i will announce a marriage soon and you will become my second wife tears wed up in chalo’s eyes she had never imagined being in such a position she was just a maid an ordinary girl how could she say not to the king but the fear of what the queen might do gripped her heart please your majesty think about this carefully please she pleaded i have thought about it shalo he replied i need an air and you have captured my heart in a way i never thought possible will you give me a child after a long moment of silence she

Dead if it is what you truly desire your majesty i will not refuse from that night on the king would visit chido’s room in secret whispering promises of love and devotion though she was afraid chalu couldn’t help but feel a sense of warmth and affection for the king a few weeks later she noticed changes in her body and realized with a mixture of joy and fear that she was pregnant when she told the king the news he was overjoyed finally i will have a child he exclaimed lifting her off her feet and spinning her around i will make you my

Wife chalu i will announce it to the entire kingdom chalo however was filled with dread she knew that the queen would not take the news kindly and when the king informed l amarachi that night about chalo’s pregnancy the queen’s fury was like a raging stor how dare you w she screamed her eyes blazing with anger you got a common maid pregnant and now you want to marry her i am not asking for your permission amarachi the king said ste i’m telling you what i’m going to to do i will marry chalo and protect her from any

H with thata for left the queen’s chambers leaving l amarachi sitting with rage and jealousy queen amarachi sat alone in her royal chambers her face twisted in anger and frustration ever since ig oka for had told her that one of the palace m chido was carrying his child her life had been t upside down the news had shattered her pride and she felt betrayed by the man she called her husband how could he do this to her how could he humiliate her by choosing a lonely maid over her she clenched her fists her eyes narrowing and she thought

About chalu that girl has rued everything she muttered to herself but i would’t let her take what belongs to me never the queen’s anger grew each day she could barely sleep and when she did she dreamed of horrible things happening to chalo and her unborn child one morning she decided she could no longer sit idly by she needed to take action summoning all her courage queen amarachi marched down to the servant quarters her steps echoing loudly against the palace floors the maids who saw her coming quickly moved out of the way bowing

Their heads in fear they knew better than to cross the queen especially when she wore that furious expression when queen amarachi reached chalo’s small room she flung the door open without knocking shalu who had been folding some laundry jumped up in shock her heart racing your your majesty she dar stamed lowering her head respectfully enough of your fake politeness queen amarachi snapped her voice like a weep she stumped into the room her gaze fixed on chido with intense hatred how there you come into my palace seduce my husband and carry

His child she shouted her eyes blazing with furry chalu took a step back trembling i i didn’t mean for this to happen your majesty i swear i never tried to seduce the king it just happened liar que amarachi part pointing a shaking finger at her you think i’m a fool you think i don’t know what’s going on you planned this all along didn’t you well i be a to tell you that it ends now sho’s eyes filled with tears please your majesty i didn’t want any trouble i just want to do my work and take care of this baby i have no intention of taking

Your place then leave the queen demanded stepping closer to chalo leave this palace and never come back if you know what’s good for you you will disappear because if you don’t i will make sure you regret ever stepping foot in this palace chalo gasped her hand instinctively going to her belly but but where will i go i have nowhere else to stay that’s not my problem the queen snapped you have one day one day leave this palace or you would leave to see tomorrow with that qu marachi turned on her heels and marched out of the room

Leaving chalo standing there shaking and crying the young maid sank to her knees sobbing quietly what was she supposed to do where could she go she knew the queen was serious if she stayed she will be in grave danger but living meant abandoning the life she had built here i don’t know what to do chalu whispered to herself her tears falling onto the floor despite the queen’s trat chalu decided to continue with her duties as a maid she hoped that the queen would come down and that everything would go back to normal amarachi wasn’t one to let things

Go every day she found new ways to show her displeasure she argued with ig for constantly her voice ringing through the palace halls how could you betray me like this o for p marachi shouted one evening as she confronted the king in his chambers how could you get that wretched mid pregnant and then have the audacity to tell me that you want to marry her the king sighed rubbing his forehead tiredly amarachi i have told you many times it’s within my right as king to marry another wife what i did was not against the traditions of our kingdom

You know that but you choose a common m car for a no body how do you think that makes me look in the eyes of our people she demand ed her voice trembling with anger this is not about you amarachi for said family this is about the future of our kingdom i need an air and if chido can give me a child then i will marry her whether you approve or not the queen glared at him her face contorted with rage you think i will just stand by and let you replace me with her you think i will let you humiliate me like this amarachi no one is replacing you the

King said gently you are still my queen but you have to understand i understand perfectly well she screamed cutting him off you want to throw me aside for that girl and her child but i wouldn’t let that happen never the kid looked at her sadly amarachi you are letting your anger consume you i care about you and i won’t let you har chalo or our unborn child if you do anything to hurt her i will not hesitate to take action against you with thata left the room leaving queen amarachi standing there shaking in fy she couldn’t believe what she had

Just had how dare he threaten her the queen over made her hatred for chido grew even stronger and she knew she had to act quickly before it was too late one afternoon while chalo was sweeping the courtyard que amarachi approached her with a smile that sent shivers down the mid spine sheo she called sweetly making the young man look up in surprise i brought you some drink shu hi the cup in the queen’s hand suspiciously what is it your majesty it’s a special tonic the queen said her voice is dripping with false

Kindness it’s supposed to help pregnant women stay strong and healthy drink it it’s good for you shalu hesitated thank you your majesty but i’m not testy right now i insist when amarachi snapped her smile vanishing you wouldn’t want to refuse a gift from your queen would you trembling chalu took the cup from the queen’s hand she stared at the dark liquid inside feeling her stomach tr something didn’t feel right but the queen was watching her closely her eyes sharp and dangerous slowly ch daru brought the cup to her lips and took a

Small sip drink think all of it when amarachi ordered with a shaking hand shido dragg the entire cup she expected to feel something immediately a burning sensation pain anything but to her surprise nothing happened she looked up at the queen confused i i don’t feel any different she whispered the queen’s eyes widened in shock what that is impossible she muted under her breath that concussion was supposed to she trailed off glaring at chalo get back to your work she snapped angrily before turning and storing off chalu watched her go her heart still

Racing what had the queen tried to do to her she knew she couldn’t stay here any longer that night as she lay in her small bed she overheard queen amarachi talking to an unknown person we need to get rid of her the queen heed no i don’t care how you do it just make sure she and that baby don’t leave to see tomorrow chal’s blood ran cold the queen was planning to kill her she knew she had to leave immediately if she wanted to survive without wasting another moment she gathered a few clothes and some money she had saved up with one

Last look at the palace she had called home for the past few years chidu slipped out into the darkness and disappeared into the night when the king came to chido’s room the next evening and found it empty he panicked where is chalo he demanded of the servant we don’t know your majesty one of the maids replied nervously she’s gone the king’s had sank find her he ordered search everywhere i must find her but despite their best efforts no one could find chalo igo was beside himself with worry and anger he confronted qu

Amarachi his eyes blazing if anything happens to chidu amarachi i swear i will banish you from this palace he said in a low dangerous voice i won’t tolerate anyone having the mother of my child pachi f innocence shaking her head i have no idea why she run away oka maybe it’s because she knows the child is it yours what are you saying the king demanded i’m saying the queen continued smoothly that she run away because she knows she’s carrying the child of one of the palace guards she trying to trick you oka for shalu’s feet eed and her clothes

Were dusty from the l journey but she didn’t dare slow down she had been walking for days moving as far away from oala kingdom as she could her heart pounded with fear and exhaustion but she knew she had no choice but to keep going the fear of que amarachi rot loed over her like a that cloud pushing her to move forward despite her fatigue finally after what felt like an eternity chidu arrived at a small village in aala kingdom aala was known for its peaceful people and its tradition of helping strangers in need the sun was setting as

She stumbled into the village square her legs wobbling under her weight the villagers who were gathered there looked up noticing the tired young woman standing before them their eyes widen with concern and curiosity who is she a man whispered to his neighbor she looks exhausted another woman mumbled stepping forward consciously seeing their kind faces chalu felt a wave of relief wash over her she sck to her knees tears of gratitude streaming down her cheeks please help me she whispered her voice barely audible an elderly woman named mama ki

Stepped forward her eyes filled with pity my child where are you coming from what happened to you she asked gently bending down to help chid dalu to her feet chid dalu hesitated unsure of how much to review i i have been running she stammered i had to leave my home i have nowhere to go the villagers exchanged worried glances they could see that chalo was in a desperate situation one of the men a t kind looking farmer named e stepped forward you are safe now he said softly our village welcomes those who are lost come let us take care of

You with e and m k’s help chidu was taken to a small house at the edge of the village where she was given food and a place to rest the villagers were incredibly kind and made sure she was comfortable they didn’t ask her many questions sensing that she needed time to settle in before sharing her stories this turned in two weeks anu slowly began to adapt to life in aala the people were kindhearted and treated her like one of their own they pro provided her with clothes food and a place to stay they respected her privacy and

Didn’t pre into her past understanding that she would speak when she was ready one day white chalu was helping some of the women in the village to prepare a meal a woman named isoma approached her isa was a widow who had lost her husband many years ago and had no children of her own she lived al alone in a modest house on the outskirt of the village hello my dear isa greeted warmly her smile kind and welcoming good day ma sh replied smiling back shilly is studied her quietly for a moment before speaking again i have noticed you around

The village you seem like a hardworking and respectful young lady do you have a place to stay chalu hesitated looking at her hands i have been staying with different families she admitted but i don’t want to be a bden nonsense you said family you are not a bden in fact i was thinking if you would like you could come stay with me i have a big house and it’s very lonely leaving there alone chalo’s eyes widened in surprise oh i i don’t know what to say you don’t have to say anything now it’s your say gently just think about it

Okay that evening chalu sat under a large tree thinking about isom’s offer she felt a strange sense of peace in aala kingdom the people were kind and for the first time in a long while she didn’t feel like she had to look over her shoulder constantly maybe staying with isa would give her the stability she needed the next morning chalu made her decision she approached is your who was standing to her small garden i i would like to stay with you if the offer still stands she said nervously is’s face broke into a white smile of course

My dear i’m so happy you agreed come let’s get your things from that day on chalu moved into is’s house is treated her with such love and care that chu couldn’t help but feel grateful she finally had a place to call home at least for now but even as she settled into her new life a part of her heart heed for the king and the palace she had left behind months passed andalu and gre clothes is treated chal like her own daughter always making sure she was comfortable and well fed but there was one thing is couldn’t understand why

Chalo such a beautiful young had run away from her home one evening as they sat together after dinner is decided to ask ch she began softly you have been here for some months now and i have never asked you why you left your home i don’t want to pry but i’m worried about you shalu lowered her gaze her fingers fiddling with the edge of her rapper she had avoided talking about her past for so long but but she knew that isa deserved to know the truth taking a deep breath she began to speak i came from okala kingdom she said slowly i was

A maid in the palace there is’s eyebrows rose in surprise the palace what happened chalu hesitated for a moment then continued the king ig for he fell in love with me he promised to marry me and make me his second wife is’s eyes widen in shock what you are to be married to the king yes shidu said her voice trembling but the queen queen amarachi she hated me she wanted to kill me because i became pregnant with the king’s child isa gasped covering her mouth with her hand oh my dear child you have been through so much how could the

Queen be so cr shalu shook her head sadly i had no choice but to run i was afraid for my life and the life of my unborn child so i left everything behind and came here tears filled is’s eyes as she reached out to hold chido’s hand i’m so sorry you had to go through that but don’t worry chido you are safe here with me i will protect you and your baby chido smiled through her tears feeling a warmth in her heart that she hadn’t felt in a long time thank you ma i don’t know what i would have done without you meanwhile back at okala kingdom qu

Marat’s life was spiraling out of control she still couldn’t conceive and her frustration had grown into desperation she had tried everything hs prayers and offerings to the gods but nothing worked each day without a child made her more resentful and bitter one dark evening she decided to seek help from the most feared witch doctor in the neighboring kingdom with a heavy heart and a restless mind she made the journey to the wish doctor’s heart the air inside was thick with smoke and the smell of strange habs the wish doctor an

Old man with piercing eyes looked up as she entered what brings the queen of okala to my humble he asked his voice low menacing whisper que amarachi nelt before him head bowed in desperation i have come for your help i need to have a child i will do anything the witch doctor’s lips called into a sinister smile anything you say yes anything she whispered her voice filled with desperation very well the witch doctor mumbled his eyes gleaming with dark intentions but you must know the price will be high i don’t care

Quam marachi cried just make me pregnant the witch doctor studied her for a moment then nodded slowly i can help you but you must do exactly as i say come back every week and will perform the rituals qu marachi agreed and over the next few months she returned to the witch doctor’s heart repeatedly each time she followed his instructions without questions but as the rituals continued some changed the witch doctor began making inappropriate advances and soon quam marachi found herself caught in a web of lies and deceit one evening

After another ritual session the witch doctor turned to her his eyes gleaming with a strange light now that we have completed the rituals i will make you pregnant myself when mar’s eyes widened in shock but her desperation was so great that she agreed read she believed that after everything she had done this was her only chance to bear a child and so she let herself be drawn further into the darkness all in the name of fulfilling her twisted dream of motherhood back in aala chalu continued to live peacefully with isoma on a way

Of the dark path queen amaraji had taken for now she was safe a few days after the ritual with the witch doctor qu amarachi began to feel unusual sensations in her body it started with a quizz in her stomach followed by a strange craving for foods she unusually disliked her servants noticed her growing discomfort and whispered among themselves wondering if the queen had finally fallen ill one morning as she sat at her vanity brushing her hair queen amarach ped hand resting on her belly she felt a faint fluttering sensation something she had

Never experienced before a sudden realization washed over her and her heart rised with excitement and fear could it be she murmured to herself placing her other hand on her abdomen her breath caught in her throat as hope bloomed within her could it be that the rituals had worked could she finally be caring a child without a moment hesit qu amarachi ordered her mate to prepare her carriage she needed to see the witch doctor immediately to confirm her suspicions the journey to the witch doctor’s heart felt endless even though

It was just a few hours away and as soon as the queen arrived she rushed inside her face flushed with excitement eia eia she called her voice trembling with eagerness the old man emerged from the shadows his eyes glinting with an unsettling calmness qu amarachi he greeted his voice low and gravely what brings you back to my humble abort so soon i i think i’m pregnant she whispered her hand shaking slightly i can feel it is it true am i finally going to have a child the witch doctor’s gaze sharpened and he stepped forward placing a bony

Hand on her belly he closed his eyes and muttered something under his breath after a few tense moments he opened his eyes and noded slowly yes queen amarachi you are indeed carrying a child he confirmed the rituals have been successful tears of joy wed up in the queen’s eyes and she let out a small cry of relief thank you eia thank you you have no idea how much this means to me but before she could say more the wish doctor raised a hand to silence her there is something you must know he said seriously this child you carry will not

Be like other children qu amarachi smile faltered what what do you mean the wish doctor’s expression grew grave listen carefully quam marachi you must never under any circumstances speak down to this child do not scold him do not raise your hand against him and do not allow anyone else do so either if you do you regret it deeply what are you saying she asked her voice tinged with confusion and fear how can i not correct my own child if he does something wrong this child is special but he’s also very fragile the witch doctor explained his

Voice low and forbidding if he becomes upset sad or angry if anyone causes him pain or makes him cry it could harm him in ways you cannot imagine it might even cause his death you must protect him at all costs queen amar’s mind spun with confusion but why why is he like this what would happen to him if someone upsets him the witch doctor shook his head slowly i cannot review everything but you must trust me qu marachi the child will have a difficult temperament he may be rude disobedient or even dangerous but no matter what you must

Never speak down to him or allow others to lay a hand on him if you do the consequences will be there a shiv round down queen amarachi spine she had wanted a child for so long but now she was being told that this child would come with conditions she had never anticipated still she had no choice she not slowly swallowing her fear i understand she whispered i will protect him no matter what good the witch doctor mured go back to the palace and share the news with the king but remember my words que marachi protect this child

With your life with those final words echoing in her ears qu marachi left the witch doctor’s heart and returned to the palace as soon as she arrived called for the king unable to contain her excitement igu u she cried as she bust into the king’s chambers her face glowing with joy ig kaer looked up in surprise his eyes widening as he saw the expression on his wife face amarachi what is it why you so excited queen amarachi claps her hands together tears of happiness streaming down her cheeks ig i have a wonderful news um i’m

Pregnant the king stared at her his mouth falling open in shock pregnant are you sure yes i’m sure has confirmed it she said noing after all those years we are finally going to have a child e kao’s face broke into a white smile and he let out a joyous laugh this is a wonderful news amarachi i can hardly believe it after so many years of waiting we are finally going to have an air the news of queen’s pregnancy spread like white fire throughout the palace and the kingdom people rejoiced and the palace was filled with laughter and excitement the

King ordered a grand feast to celebrate inviting all the chiefs elders and the villagers to join the joyous occasion months passed and quara’s belly grew larger each day the king ded on her making sure she had everything she needed the palace was alive with anticipation everyone eagerly awaiting the b of the royal child finally on a clear starfield night que amarachi went into labor the palace midwives rushed to her side guiding her through the pain and struggle of child birth the king paced outside the chamber his heart

Pounding with worry and excitement as l a loud piercing cry echoed through the palace the king stopped in his tracks his breath catching in his throat is is it over he asked anxiously rushing to the door one of the midwives emerged her face be with happiness congratulations your majesty it’s a boy a roar of celebration erupted from the palace the people cheered and danced their voices filling the night air the king rushed inside and saw quam marachi lying on the bed cradling a tiny wiggling baby in her arms look he way she whispered her voice

Filled with joy this is our son the king’s eyes softened as he looked down at a tiny baby boy his heart swelling with love and pride he’s perfect he murmured what shall we name him his name will be ifine que amarachi said softly it means nothing is impossible the king nodded smiling if it is welcome to the world my son the entire kingdom of okala joed there were celebrations and feast that lasted for days people from neighboring kingdoms came to congratulate the king and queen on the birth of their son the joy in the

Kingdom was boundless and for a time all seemed well bif grew the warnings of the witch doctor began to ring through by the time he was 5 years old he had become an unruly stubborn child he never greeted his elders refused to obey instructions and through terrible tantrums whenever he didn’t get his way good morning e an elderly chief greeted one morning smiling down at the young prince barely scolded and walked past without a word the chief smile faded and he turned to queen amarachi his brow forward your majesty young e must be

Taught to respect his elders he’s the prince and the people look up to him but qu marachi only waved her hand dismissively he’s just a child he will grow out of it as the years passed if’s behaviors wasn’ted he would insult people refused to acknowledge his elders and even kick and hit the palace servant each time qu amarachi would defend him brushing of his behavior as childish mischief ifine apologized to the maid one of the elders demanded one day after eani had pushed a young m down the stairs apologize ifan is said crossing

His arms i’m the prince i don’t apologize to anyone the elders were horrified but que amarachi stood by his side her expression f my son doesn’t have to apologize he’s just a child you are all taking this too seriously by the time e turned 20 his bad behavior had become a nightmare for the people of okala kingdom he insulted the king disrespected the elders and ordered the palace guards to beat anyone who didn’t greet him properly he even had older women beaten for not bowing low enough in his presence the villagers

Began whispering among themselves that child is costed they said shaking their heads he’s a bad woman but who will dare speak up qu amarachi protects him like a lionist protects her c and so if continued to wreck havoc his mother’s protection shielding him in ogala kingdom life had settled into a peaceful reading for chido the years had passed quietly and the memories of her time at okala kingdom seemed like a distant dream she no longer thought of the palace or the king instead focusing all her love and energy on raising her

Daughter ad des ad was now a young woman of 22 with a beauty that seemed to light up every corner of aala kingdom her bright smile and gentle nature made her bel loved by everyone in the village wherever she went people greeted her warmly always ready to lend a helping hand or share a kind word ad you are as hardw working as your mother m ki an elderly woman from the village often told her with a proud smile cho must be so proud of you thank you m ki would reply humbly bowing her head my mother taught me everything i

Knew indeed i as i had grown up watching chalo work tirelessly to take care of their small family she learned the value of hard work honesty and kindness each morning ad would rise before the sun helping with the household chores before heading to the village market where she sold vegetables and fruit from their small garden despite their humble means sh shared whatever little she had with those in need one sunny afternoon as the family gathered for lunch isa who had become like a grandmother to ad looked at chalo thoughtfully my dear chalo she

Said softly setting her spoon now there is something i need to discuss with you chalu glanced at isa curiosity and a hint of worry flicking in her eyes what is it is something troubling you it’s about adi this said her gaz shifting to the young woman sitting across from them she’s all grown up now a fine young lady don’t you think it’s time to consider taking her back to aala kingdom so that the king can see her chal’s breath cut in her throat she hadn’t had that name aala kingdom in so many years she stiffened the memories of her time at

The palace flooding back the fear the danger and the queen’s threats were still vivid in her mind why would i do that she asked quietly looking down at her hands what if the king doesn’t even remember me what if what if he never looked for me after i left it’s been so long i’m not even sure he would want to see us the reached out and placed a gentle hand on jalo you told me the king was a good man a man who truly cared for you don’t you think he deserves to know that you are alive and that you had his child shalo shook her head her heart

Pounding i’m not sure n what if what if it brings more trouble the queen was dangerous she wanted me dead back then who knows what she would do if she saw me again is your side her eyes filled with sympathy i understand your fear my dear but ad deserves to know where she comes from she deserves to know her father ad who had been listening quietly looked up herra f in confusion mother what are you both talking about what’s all this about the king of aala kingdom chalo’s heart hech as she looked at her daughter how could she explain

Everything to ad how could she tell her about the dangerous life she had run away from the palace and the queen’s jealousy it’s a long story ada she mmed reaching out to hold her daughter’s hand maybe one day i will tell you everything but for now just know that your father is a very powerful man why don’t we go see him then ad said softly i would like to meet him mother i would like to know who my father is chal’s heart tightened she could see the curiosity and longing in ad’s eyes or she was afraid afraid of what might happen if they went

Back to aala she hadn’t had anything about the king or the palace in so many years what if everything had changed maybe one day ada chalu said quietly squeezing her daughter’s hand but not now i’m not ready ad nodded though the disappointment was clear in her eyes okay mother i understand from that day on the subject of returning to aala kingdom was dropped and they continue living their life quietly happy life in orala kingdom shalu had given up on ever seeing the king again she had built a new life for herself and her

Desi and she was content with that but even as she tried to put the pa behind her the villagers noticed that many men had begun to show interest in chalo sors from far and wide came to ask for a hand in marriage impressed by her beauty grace and hard work but every time a man came to propose chalu would turn him away politely but firmly one evening after another su had left their home looking disappointed and turned to her mother her eyes full of questions mother she began softly why do you only say no to all the men who had

Come to ask for your hand in marriage don’t you want to get married and have a family of your own she smile gently brushing in a stray hair from ad’s forehead oh my ad i already have a family i have you and i have n that’s all i need but you deserve to be happy too mother insisted you have spent your whole life taking care of me and don’t you want someone to take care of you she smile f her slightly and she looked away a distant sadness in her eyes it’s not that simple there are things in my past that make it hard for me to move forward but

I promise you i am happy i don’t need a husband to complete my life i have you and that’s enough and another slowly though she didn’t fully understand okay mother if you’re happy then i won’t say anything more ever she d kissed her daughter’s forehead thank you i love you more than anything in this world back at the palace inala kingdom igf life was filled with turmoil his son if had become a source of endless worry and frustration each day the king had new complain about ean’s behavior how he disrespected the elders

He saw the servant and even ordered the palace guard to beat up innocent villagers i don’t understand it the king mm one night pacing back and forth in his chamber what did i go wrong with him why is he like this qu amarachi who was sitting nearby merely shrugged her expression indifferent he’s just a child my king you’re worrying too much he will grow out of it he’s not a child anymore amarachi the king snapped frustration sipping into his voice he’s 20 years old and he behaves worse than his sp todler the people are afraid of him they say he

Cured queen amara’s eyes flashed with anger how did there call my son cur he’s no cur to care for he’s just strong willed strong willed the king repeated shaking his head this isn’t strong will this is cruelty and arrogance i need to find out what’s wrong i can’t just sit back and watch him destroy everything with a heavy heart made his decision to visit zia once more he hoped that the same man who had helped queen amarachi conceive would be able to provide answers about ean’s behavior the witch doctor’s heart was as

Dark and forbidden as ever as the king stepped inside the old man looked up a knowing smile on his lips e he greeted his voice low and airy what brings you back to me after all these years it’s about my son eph the king said his voice strained there is something wrong with him he’s c arrogant and and dangerous i need to know why the wi doctor smile widened there is nothing wrong with your son igu he’s exactly as he was meant to be what are you saying the king demanded his heart sinking this isn’t normal behavior for a young man do not worry

Yourself eway the which doctor said softly your son is unique there is no ca upon him and there is nothing for you to fix he’s simply who he is the king left the witch doctor’s heart feeling more confused and helpless than ever back at the palace he tried to overlook ‘s behavior but the more he ignored it the worse it became the villagers whispered behind his back speaking of a king who was losing control of his kingdom they murmured quietly fear in what will become of aala kingdom under the ru of a young man like

Epine why does the king not see it one elder asks his friend in harsh tones his son is nothing but a tyrant in the making he shows no respect for our customs or traditions the king is blinded by his love for the queen the other elder replied sadly queen amarachi would not allow anyone to discipline ifani she believes he can do no wrong and so the boy runs wild doing as he pleases another villager added he beat up the guards insult the chiefs and treat us common folk like death the elders and villagers spoke among themselves but no one dead voice

Their concerns to the king or the queen fear of retribution kept them silent and as long as queen amarachi continued to shoot ifani there seemed to be no hope for change in the pal he frustration grew with each passing day the more he tried to address ean’s behavior the monque amarachi defended their son brushing off his action as made childish mischief amarachi you need to open your eyes iga for said stly one evening after another heated argument with ifine he’s no longer a child he’s a man now and his actions have consequences he’s hing our

People our people when amarachi crossed her arms her expression stubborn he’s still my baby for i will not let anyone lay a hand on him or punish him you heard what the doctor said we cannot afford to make him angry or sad it could it could end badly end badly the king repeated his voice rising with frustration are you willing to let him terrorize the entire king kingom just because you are afraid what kind of life are we giving him by letting him behave like this but no matter what ig said que marach refused to listen she had made a

Promise to the witch doctor and she would keep it at any cost if was her only child and she would protect him with every fiber of her being as time went on the king grew more and more distant from his wife and son he would spend long hours alone in his chambers wondering what had gone wrong he thought back to the days when he and chalo had been happy together when life was simpler and he had dreamed of a future filled with love and laughter he whispered one night as he gazed out of his chambers at the moonlight sky where are you did you ever

Think of me after you left but there was no answer in the stillness of the night shalu was gone and all that remain where memories and regrets several months had passed since the chaos of ean’s orly behavior had reached its peak the palace once a place of celebration and joy and felt heavy with tension the king rarely smiled and the villagers spoke in harsh tones unsure of what would become of their kingdom it was in the midst of this uncertainty that an unexpected opportunity presented itself one cool evening the town crier a man with a loud

Booming voice walk through the village street of okala kingdom ringing his bell and calling out the latest announcement he you hear you by the order of king okao the palace is in need of new maids all young women from okala kingdom and neighboring kingdoms are invited to come and compete for a position in the royal palace come on come on the contest begins in 3 days the news spread quickly everywhere people turned they had excited whispers and discussions about the opportunities families encourag their daughters to participate seeing it

As a chance to serve in the royal palace and possibly end favor with the king the announcement reach the distant kingdom of aala as well chidu and who were sitting together outside their small house heard about the competition from a traveler passing by did you hear shalo asked a thought expression on her face they are looking for a new maid at the palace in noala kingdom is looked at her curiously yes i had what of it chalu chidu beats her lip her mind racing i’ve been thinking what if ad goes to aala kingdom to join the

Contest’s eyes widen in surprise what how do you want ad to become a m in the palace where you once lived it’s just i been wondering if the king would recogniz her chal said quietly she’s his child after all what if there is some connection in some spark of recognition maybe he will see her and i know that she’s his daughter isa frown shaking her head buto you never told ad who her father is she doesn’t know that she is the king’s child i know ch m her voice filled with uncertainty but maybe this is the only way i don’t want to go back

There myself it’s been so long and i’m afraid of what might happen but there she’s brave she’s strong maybe she can find out if the king even remembers me or if he cares is was silent for a long moment then she noed slowly if this is what you truly want chalo then we must tell ad about the contest and let her decide she’s old enough to make her own choices that evening as the three women sat together for dinner she turned to her daughter her heart pounding ada i have something to discuss with you i mean we have

Something to discuss with you ad looked up her eyes curious okay mother what is it shalu took a deep breath then began to explain the palace at okala kingdom is looking for new maid there will be a contest in 3 days and i was thinking maybe you could go and try out out for a position’s eyes lit up with excitement really mother i would love that to walk in a palace know but why aala kingdom sh hesitated she couldn’t tell her daughter the whole truth not yet instead she smiled softly it’s a great opportunity there you will get to experience a new

Kingdom meet new people and maybe even serve the king himself i think it’s time you had a new adventure ad smile widened her excitement is growing i would love to go mother thank you for suggesting it i promise i do my best chido’s heart hech as she looked at her daughter’s beaming face she prayed silently that the king would see what she saw the resemblance the grace the kindness and know that this beautiful young woman was his daughter the day of the contest arrived quickly ad a dressed in a simple yet elegant gown stood among dozens of other

Young women who had come from various kingdoms there were tests of skill intelligence and grace each event was designed to find maids who could serve the royal family with dignity and respect and is a performed its task with ease her natural charm and beauty shining through she passed all the test and was selected as one of the new mate for the palace of poala kingdom when her name was called chalu felt a sord of pride and rel she watched as her daughter radiant with happiness prepared to leave for the palace remember my

Child chalu whispered as she hugged ad a goodbye be strong and true to yourself don’t let anyone mistreat you i love you i love you too mother adza replied her voice filled with determination i will make you proud you and and with that ad left for okala kingdom on her way of the family ties that bound her to the palace she was entering the palace was even more magnificent than ad had imagined it high walls and toing spies glistening in the sunlight and the courtyards were filled with large gardens and sparkling

Fountains but as beautiful as it was life in the palace was not easy each mid had a strict set of rules to follow and any mistake could mean severe punishment within a few weeks ad’s beauty and grace called the attention of prince e he would often call for her asking her to perform tasks that were meant to humiliate or tire her out he seemed to take pleasure in ordering her around as if he enjoyed watching her struggle you there if find his voice rang out one day as ad was sweeping the palace hallway come here at once ad looked up started

Yes your highness clean my shoes if commanded his voice dri with arrogance and do it quickly i don’t have old yes your highness ad replied quietly she now down and began polishing his shoes her hands trembling slightly but she kept her head down determin not to show any fear or resentment whenever ad made even the slightest mistake if would call the guard to beat her though the pain was terrible and this a boy silently refusing to give ifan the satisfaction of seeing her cry one day after another unjust punishment qu marachi noticed the

Bruises on ad’s arm what happened to you she asked sharply her gaze narrowing not in your majesty ad repli softly bowing her head i i made a mistake and pring order the gs to discipline me qu mar’s lip tightened but she said nothing more she turned away her face expressionless from that day on the queen began watching at closely her sharp eyes missing nothing things took an unexpected turn one afternoon when ad was sent to clean the king’s chambers as she entered she saw ig ka sitting by the window gazing out

Thoughtfully good afternoon your majesty ad said quietly csing deeply the king turned to look at her and for a moment he froze his eyes widened and he felt a strange sensation wash over him it was as if he had seen a ghost the girl standing before him there was something so familiar about her who are you the king asked his voice barely above a whisper i am a des your majesty she replied keeping her gaze lowered i’m one of the new mids from aala kingdom aala kingdom the king repeated his heart pounded and and your parents may are

They my mother is in aala kingdom your majesty ad said softly i do not know my father the king nodded slowly his mind racing there was something about this girl something that st memories he had buried deep within he watched her as she continued cleaning he start swelling with confusion and curiosity when left the room iga couldn’t stop thinking about her the way she moved her eyes her smile everything about her reminded him of chido but how could that be cho had disappeared so many years ago could it even be

Possible no it was just a coincidence he told himself firmly yet the feeling lingered haunting him days later prin laid yet another false accusation against ad when karachi wanted to punish her the king stepped in his voice calm but firm that’s enough amarachi he said quietly she’s just a mid let her be queen amarachi turned to him her eyes flashing with suspicion what you defending her for this kindness you are showing her i hope you’re not planning to make the same mistake you did years ago the king’s face darkened and he

Stepped closer his gaze hard amarachi don’t push me i am the king and i’ll protect anyone i choose to protect i won’t let you mistreat this girl simply because ifine doesn’t like her karachi’s eyes narrowed her lips ped in anger so you are planning to repeat the past aren’t you she heed stepping closer to the king i think i don’t remember what happened with that made she bewitched you made you fall for her and now so is trying to do the same that’s enough amarachi ig was snapped his voice booming through the room don’t speak of

Things you know nothing about is a young girl just trying to do her job i would have you punish her for no reason qu maachi glared at him her face flushed with hurry you are making a fool of yourself a carful people are already whispering about you and dismayed don’t you there bring shame upon this palace again okaa stood his ground his eyes hard i have said what i needed to say leave the girl alone that’s the end of it with that the king turned and walked away leaving quar standing there sitting with rid she watched him go her hands

Clenched into fist at her side something about this girl ad was different the king’s protective behavior his interest in her it’s all felt too familiar too dangerous i’ll be watching you at des m to herself her eyes narrowing with suspicion i will find out who you really are and when i do i’ll make sure you regret ever stepping foot into this palace meanwhile and is on way of the storm brewing around her continue with her duties let’s find the coat steps from the queen and re treatment from py she remained stead fast and determined

Each night as she lay in her small room she thought of her mother’s words and the promise she had made to herself i’ll be strong mother she whispered softly staring up at the ceiling i will make you proud the following weeks we are filled with challenges for ad e continued to torment her finding new ways to make her life miserable he would throw tantrums if she didn’t respond quickly enough or deliberately sp water and demand that she clean it up each time she thought she couldn’t endure it any longer she remembered her

Mother’s gentle smile and encouragement she had given her before she left for aala kingdom one day prince called ad to his chambers and she entered she noticed a mischievious glint in his eyes and she braced herself for whatever new crty he had planned yes your highness she asked bowing respectfully i’ve heard people say you are quiet good at embroidery ifan said with a snare let’s see if that’s true i want you to sw this piece of clothes by sunset he toast a delicate silk fabric at her feet is a picked up the cloth her fingers

Trembling slightly it was a complicated design that would normally take days to complete but she noted quietly i do my best to your highness your best if laughed his voice smoking we will see if your best is good enough now get out of my sight and then took the clothes and hurried to a quiet corner of the palace she sat down and began working her hands moving quickly and skillfully time passed slowly and sweat beaded her forehead as she focused on the intricate patterns by the time the sun began to set her fingers were

Sore and her eyes hech but she had finished the embroidery she brought it back to prince ean holding it out nervously here it is your highness glanced at the clothes his eyes narrowing as he inspected the work to his surprise the embroidery was flawless the delicate patterns were moving perfectly each stitch neat and precise he frowned his pride wounded it’s acceptable he muted grudgingly but don’t think this means anything you’re still just a mid now get out there bowed again and left the room relief washing over her as she walked

Down the hallway she passed by the king’s chambers the door was slightly aile and she hesitated peing inside the king was sitting by the window his gaz hesitant and thoughtful he seemed lost in his word on our way of her presence ad’s heart eed as she watched him there was something so familiar about him something that talked at the edge of her memory she couldn’t explain it but being near him made her feel safe somehow before could move away the king glanced up and saw her standing there ad he c softly coming startled ad stepped inside

Her head bowed yes your majesty the king studied her quietly for a moment then smiled faintly how are you finding life in the palace i know it must be difficult it’s challenging your majesty she replied honestly but i’m grateful for the opportunity to serve here you are a strong young woman the king said gently don’t let anyone make you feel l than what you are if you ever need help know that you can come to me ad’s heart swear with gratitude and confusion why was the king being so kind to her she glanced up at him her eyes searching his

Face thank you your majesty she whispered i remember your words she left the room her thought swelling with questions what was it about the king that made her feel so connected and why did he look at her as if he knew her from somewhere unown to ad the king continued to think about her long after she had gone the way she moved the sound of her voice everything about her reminded him of chalo could it be he mmed to himself shaking his head no it’s impossible yet despite his efforts to push the thought away the

Feeling lingered there was something about adi that he couldn’t ignore and deep down he knew he had to find out who she really was no matter the cost back in aala kingdom chalu was restless ever since the day they had left for aala kingdom to work as a maid in the palace chalo found herself unable to sleep or eat properly she spent most of her days and night in fent prayers kneeling on the floor of her small room with her hands claped tightly together please let the king recognize her she whispered over and over again her voice

Filled with longing let him see the truth let him see that she is his daughter often found chalo in the same position her face wet with tears and would gently place a hand on her shoulder don’t worry my dear is would say softly the gods are watching over ada everything will happen as it should but the worry in chalo’s heart refused to ease she knew queen amar’s crty all too well what if something happened to ada what if the queen found out who she was and tred to harm her please protect her shalo whispered one

Morning her gaze fixed on the rising sun protect my daughter and guide her steps meanwhile back at opala kingdom an unexpected visitor arrived at the palace gate one sunday afternoon the elderly here a man known throughout the land for his wisdom and ability to communicate with the gods had come to pay a visit to the king his hair was white as snow and he leaned in a wooden staff as he walked his eyes sharp and clear despite his age i wish to speak with the king the told the guards at the entrance the guards

Exchanged puzzled looks but did not dare refuse him entry the seer’s presence commanded respect and his words we are often seen as message from the gods themselves he was quickly escorted to the king’s private chambers ef looked up in surprise when the year entered elder you honor me with your presence he said standing up to greet him what brings you to my palace the se bowed his head respectfully i bring a message igu but first i must tell you of something that cau my eye as i entered your palace the king raised an eyebrow

Curiosity picked what did you see a young maid the said slowly his voice thoughtful i saw her outside and i could not help but be struck by her resemblance to someone i knew many years ago her futures her eyes her presence they remind me of a woman i once met here in this palace a woman named omasi and that’s your mother the king’s breath cut in his truth my mother he whispered said pounding what are you saying elder i am saying the se continued that it’s rare almost impossible for someone to look so much like another unless they are of the

Same bloodline the girl adi i believe her name is she looks just like your mother when she was younger felt a strange sensation was over him a mixure of hope and fear could it be true could be okay ch yes chu left so many years ago the king mm his mind racing she disappeared without a trace i never knew what happened to her you see and noed slowly yes but it is possible that she didn’t leave alone what if what if she had a child a child that you never knew about the king’s eyes widened a child yes youu it is a possibility you must consider

The se said gently the gods have placed this girl in your part for a reason i believe it is your duty to uncover the truth igle cav stood up he that pounding widely could it be that adi was his daughter had given birth to their child and kept it a secret all the years i need answers he whispered to himself his hands trembling slightly the see placed a hand on the king’s shoulder i will go and consult the gods igu i will ask them to reveal the truth but until then i advise you to keep an eye on the girl treat her with

Kindness if she’s indeed your child you will know soon enough the king nodded he start swelling with confusion and hope thank you elder please let me know as soon as you have answers after the se left the king found himself drawn to ad more and more he would watch her quietly and she went about her duties noting the way she moved the way she smiled each time she looked at her the resemblance to chido seemed more and more apparent unable to resist the king began offering her small act of kindness an extra portion of food a softer bed in

The mid quarters lighter duties he even went as far as giving her small gift a beautiful hair pin a delicate bracelet things that no other mid received ad was bewildered by the king’s behavior one day as she swept the palace courtyard she paused glancing at the king who was sitting nearby your majesty she called hesitantly the king looked up smiling gently yes yes ad why why are you been so kind to me she asked softly confusion clear in her eyes i’m just a m your majesty there are many others like me why are you treating

Me differently the king hesitated choosing his words carefully you remind me of someone i once knew said quietly someone very dear to me i don’t know why but i feel a connection to you a connection a repeated her brow f but how can that be i don’t know the king admitted his voice filled with uncertainty but i want you to know that if you ever need anything anything at all you can come to me and there’s another slowly still confused but touched by the king’s kindness thank you your majesty i will keep that in mind as

The days passed qu amar’s jealousy grew stronger she noticed the way the king treated ad the way he smiled at her and spoke to her ly each act of kindness from the king felt like a dagger to her heart reminding her of the time he had fallen for chalo not again she m to herself one evening and she paced back and forth in her chambers i won’t let him fall for another mid i won’t let him betray me again it i me to put an end to what she perceived as a growing trad the queen began plotting she sought out a few loyal guards men

Who do anything for money and power i want you to get rid of that mid she whispered as she met the guards in a seced corner of the palace at night take her far away from here take her to the evil forest where she won’t survive the guards exchange on easy glances but your majesty she’s just a maid one of them said hesitantly why must we go to such length because she’s not just a mid que snapped her voice low and dangerous she’s trying to take everything from me do you understand i want her gone forever the gods nodded reluctantly yes

Your majesty it will be done but one of the gods a young man named ob hesitated he was in a relationship with one of the maids in the palace e drama ad’s closest friend that night as he sat with e dr his conscious we heavily on him there is something i need to tell you ob m his gaze downcast he looked at him curiously what is it obie you look troubled it’s about ad he whispered glancing around to make sure no one else was listening the queen she’s planning to have her kidnapped and taken to the evil forest’s eyes widened in shock what why

What has ad done to deserve that she has done nothing ob say sadly but the queen thinks she’s a threat she believes the king is becoming too close to her and doesn’t want her to become another chido like she said ‘s heart pounded in fear we have to want we can’t let this happen no grabbed her hand filled with desperation if anyone finds out i told you we both lose our lives you can’t say anything but ob please promise me he pleaded promise me you won’t tell anyone stared at himin i i promise she whisper reluctantly i can’t just do

Nothing i can’t let them what closed his eyes guilt and fear swelling inside him i know but we have to be careful one wrong move and it’s over for us as sat there her mind raised with thoughts of how to protect her friend without putting ob in danger one was certain she had to find a way to want ad before it was too late the night was quiet in okala kingdom the stars glitter brightly above and the palace was involved in an airy stillness but inside one of the small rooms in the mid quarters ama was wide awake faing

Back and forth as thought raed through her mind she couldn’t get oba’s words out of her head the queen’s plan to har ad weigh heavily on her and she knew she had to do something if she kept silent she would be betraying her friend but she spoke up she could be risking her own life and obers no whispered to herself shaking her head i can’t stay quiet i has to know i have to warn her making up her mind crept out of her room i had pounding she glanced around nervously making sure no one was watching and then made her way to her des’s room gently

She knocked on the door ada it’s me j please open up there was a rustling sound from inside and a moment later the door opened ad stood there rubbing her eyes sleepily what’s wrong why are you here so late looked around again before stepping inside and closing the door behind her ada i need to tell you something it’s very important ad sleepiness vanished and she saw the fear and urgency in her friend’s eyes what is it what’s wrong e taking a deep breath spoke in a hared voice the queen she’s planning to get of you she wants to send

You to the evil forest where you won’t survive ar’s eyes widened in shock what but why i haven’t done anything to her she thinks you a treat add explained the king has been sh you kindness and she’s jealous she doesn’t want you to become another chido at the mention of her mother’s name ad has skipped a bit she what do you mean shook her head there is no time to explain my boyfriend obina he’s one of the guards and you had everything he said the queen is planning to have you kidnapped and taken away tonight you need to leave you need to

Run ad felt a cold wave of fear wash over her run but where would i go and how do i know this is true what if i swear to you at days it’s true interrupted her voice shaking now wouldn’t lie about something like this he’s risking his life just by telling me please you have to believe me at they took a deep breath trying to stady her racing heart okay okay i believe you but i can’t just leave like this maybe i should tell the king he’s been kind to me and maybe he can help slowly yes that might work but we need to be careful

Don’t mention my name or obas if the queen finds out who told you she will kill us both i won’t say anything and is a promised but i need proof i can’t just go to the king and make accusations without evidence do you know when the queen plans to do this yes whispered said the queen and the guards will have a meeting later tonight and finalize the plan if you can get close enough to hear them you will have your proof and thought for a moment then nodded all right i’ll tell the king everything but i’ll make sure he stays hidden until we

Catch the queen in the act that a good idea agreed believe washing over her face just be careful ad please i will ad say subtly thank you you a true friend with that sle back out of the room leaving ad alone with her thought she knew what she had to do or fe ignored at her what if the king didn’t believe her what if the queen found out and punished her before she could expose the truth no she told herself firmly i have to do this i have to be brave taking a deep breath she left her room and made her way to the king’s

Chambers she stood outside for a moment gathering her courage then knocked softly on the door come in the king’s voice called out from inside ad pushed the door open and stepped in her heart pounding the king looked up surprised to see her so late at night ad he asked his brow fur in concern what are you doing here it’s something wrong your majesty ad began her voice trembling slightly i i need to tell you something it’s very important the king’s expression selft what is it ad you can tell me anything taking a deep breath at told the king

Everything had told her she spoke quietly but clearly explaining the queen’s plan to kidnap her and send her to the evil forest the king listened in silence his face growing darker and darker with each word she’s planning to do it tonight a there is a finished her voice barely above a whisper but i don’t have any proof your majesty i thought maybe if you hide nearby you could catch her in the act the king sat back his eyes filled with a mixture of anger and disbelief am arachi my own own wife putting such evil he mmed i should have

Known your majesty please said softly i don’t want you to confront her until we have proof if you do she might find another way to harm me ig ka looked at her his gaz fill with sadness you right ad i won’t say anything until i see it with my own eyes i’ll be there tonight thank you for telling me i this about ah head thank you your majesty please be careful that night as the palace fell into a deep silence the king hide himself behind a large bush near the secret meeting place the queen and the guard often used his heart

Pounded as he waited his eyes fixed on the clearing after what felt like as he had footsteps approaching is everyone here the queen’s voice heed quietly good we must move quickly i want her there a gone by morning take her to the evil forest and make sure she doesn’t return one of the guards shifting uneasily spoke up but your majesty the evil forest is dangerous no one enters comes out alive that’s the point isn’t it the queen snapped i don’t want her coming back ever oka’s blood bo as he listen to his wife’s words how could she be so cruel

So heartless he could barely contain his r but he held himself back waiting for the right moment now let’s go over the plan one last time marachi continued ob and e you would take her in the middle of the night when she’s asleep gag her if you must but make sure no one sees you is that clear yes your majesty the guards muted the king could stand it no longer he stepped out from his hiding place his face a mask of fury stop right there amarachi the queen froze her eyes widening in shock and fear she gasped what what are you doing

Here the king ste forward his g is cold and unyielding i had everything amarachi i had your wicked plans how could you do this how could you plot to harm an innocent girl the queen’s mouth opened and closed but no words came out i i i save your excuses the king snapped i trusted you amarachi i thought you had changed but you are the same c woman who drove chido away all those years ago chalo the queen whispered her face turning p what are you talking about i know everything the king said quietly his voice l with bitterness you drove

Her away because she was carrying my child and now we trying to do the same thing again please the queen cried falling to her knees i had to protect myself and the trone i thought enough the king thundered you’ll be punished for this amarachi you and all who helped you the queen wept her tears fallen onto the ground please oa i beg you i only wanted to keep you safe but her pleas fell on dea ears the king turned to the guards his gaz st ar the queen she will face the consequences of her actions the guard hesitated looking

At each other nervously but your majesty she’s the queen the morning sun rose gently over aala kingdom casting its warm light on the palace walls but the atmosphere inside was tense and filled with fear the news of queen amara’s arrest spread rapidly and whispers echoed through the palace halls it was an event no one could have imagined and it left everyone in shock especially prince aine when the prince finally heard about what happened he stoed through the palace corridors his face twisted with anger servant scared out of his path

Trembling in fear as he belowed his rage l bst into the king’s chambers his eyes blazing how dare you arrest my mother if shouted his voice echoing through the room what were you thinking ig sat on his throne his expression calm yet firm your mother ploted to harm an innocent girl if he said quietly i cannot allow such evil to go unpunished even if it’s my own wife she’s your wife my mother if his voice shook with furry she’s the queen how could you treat her like a common criminal because her actions were those

Of a criminal the king replied his voice growing harder she planned to have an innocent girl taken away to the evil forest to die i will not stand for it release her if demanded his hands clenched into feast release her right now or else or else what if i the king interrupted his eyes narrowing what will you do there was a long silence as if an he gled at his father his chest heavy with anger his gaze ded around the room until it landed on a ceremonial knife resting on a nearby table without thinking he grabbed the knife and turned back to his

To face his father the blade trembling in his hand release her or you will regret it he glowed his voice low and dangerous he’s eyes widen slightly but he remained calm put down the knife if this is not the way but ‘s face twisted with rage and pain you care more about that sm that you do about your own wife and son he screamed his voice breaking you are a disgrace father before anyone could react if laed forward and drove the knife into his father’s side no iga for gasped his eyes widening in shock as he stumbled backward he

Clutched his side blood spilling over his hand as he crumpled to the ground the guards in the room rush forward was already running the knife cling to the floor behind him cl him one of the guards shouted but if moved quickly dodging past them and disappearing into the palace ground your majesty a god cried out kneeling beside the king we need to get you help immediately call the healer the king whispered his voice weak quickly the palace erupted into chaos servants run to fetch the healer and god spread out to sech for the fleeing

Praise meanwhile the king was carefully carried to his private chambers where the healer arrived within minutes the healer a middle-aged woman with kind eyes and gentle hands walked quickly to clean and bandage the king’s wound stay still your majesty the she mured as she applied a ptis to stop the bleeding the wind is deep but i do everything i can as the hill attended to the king ad who had had the commotion rushed into the room your majesty she cried her eyes filling with tears at the sight of the king lying pale and weak on

The bed what happened he will be fine theila assured her through her voice he just need rest and care ad noded wiping away her tears as she kned beside the king please be strong your majesty you will recover i know you will iga turned his head slightly his eyes focused on ad ad he mmed his voice faint there is something i need to ask you yes your majesty there is a lan closer eing at the sight of his pain who is your mother the king asked his g searching her my mother ad repeated surprised by the question her name is chalo we came from

Aala kingdom chalo the king closed his eyes his chest rising and falling slowly you have any other family and a shook her head no your majesty he just my mother and my grandmother we live together my whole life the king nodded slightly as if confirming something in his mind he opened his eyes again looking at chalo with a seriousness that sent chs down her spine i need you to go to aala kingdom he whispered his voice trained take some of my guards with you bring your mother here to the palace but why ad ask confusion and worry swelling

Inside her what’s happening your majesty why do you want to see my mother the king took a shaky breath his gay sof name i will tell you everything once i see her please just bring her here ad hesitated then nodded slowly all right your majesty i will go but promise me you won’t die promise me you wait for me to come back a fain smile cross the king’s lips i promise ad i’ll be here when you return with a heavy heart ad left the king’s chambers and prepared for the journey to aala kingdom the head of the palace guard a th 10 man named

Chuka was assigned to accompany her along with a few other trusted guards stay close to us and don’t stray from the paa instructed as they set off in a carriage the king has ordered us to protect you at all cost ad noed her thoughts consumed by the king’s strange request why did you want to see her mother so urgently what did he know that she didn’t unknown to them a shadowy figure watched as they left the palace gate one of ean’s loyal guards a man named ucha slipped away from his hiding place and made his way to a sec spot

Where was waiting they have left your highness which reported quietly ad and the are heading toom if’s eyes narrowed good this is our chance if ad really is my father’s lost daughter dead i can’t let her come back alive she will take everything from me what do you want us to do your highness which ask cautiously if we kill her the will be m for sure if i m his expression dark gther the men who ambushed them on the road i will take care of ad myself yes your highness as the carriage rumbled along the death road adi sat quietly her mind filled

With thoughts of her mother and the king she stared out of the window watching the trees and fields pass by suddenly the carriage lodged to a stop and chum’s voice rang out stay inside before she could react a group of appeared on the road sword and clubs in hand at the front of the group stood prince eani a qui smile on his face get out of the carriage ad he called mockingly i been waiting for you ad’s heart raised as she stepped out her eyes wide with confusion and fear prince e what are you doing here don’t play dum

If his saided pointed his sw at her you are the one trying to take the thr from me aren’t you you think you can just walk into the palace and steal everything from me what are you talking about and there a cried shaking her head i don’t want the trone i don’t understand liar shouted his face twisted with rage this is the end for you ad you won’t get away with it he raised his sword oa stepped forward his own sword drawn stand down prince e the king sent us on an errand and we will complete it but if his eyes were filled with madness

Get out of my way chuma or i will kill you too with a roar he laed forward and the fight erupted the g clashed with e men sws clinging and shouts filling the air ad backed away fear gripping her as she watched the chaos unfold stop this she screamed but her voice was lost in the din of battle fought fier his eyes lock on e you are making a mistake your highness stop this madness or refused to listen he swung his sw widely but chukum swift and skilled s stepped and struck with a swift motion chukan sword found its mark

And ifan gasped stumbling back the prince men seeing their leader fall turned and fled into the forest e dropped to his knees clutching his wound his eyes filled with shock and disbelief ad he whispered hly his voice filled with bitterness and pain you you would twin you w twin with that he collapsed onto the ground unconscious ad stood frozen her heart pounding widely what what just happened lowered his sword his face gm you are safe now ad the king will be told of what transpired here we must go back to the palace at once as the guards

Lifted the fallen prince into the carriage and as a glance back at the road ahead her mind reing what did all this mean what has she done to deserve such hatred and most importantly who was she really the palace guard returned to aala kingom with heavy heart carrying the wounded and unconscious prince e back in the carriage blood stained the front of his royal robes and his face was pale and clar me as they arrived at the palace gate the news of what had transpired spread quickly causing whispers and gaps of shock among the

Servants and officials quickly get the healer cha ordered as they carefully lifted the prince out of the carriage we need to inform the king about what has happened the g carried ea into a private chamber and laid him gently on the bed his breathing was shallow his eyes remained closed his chest barely rising and falling the heer rushed in moments later her face edged with concern as she began to examine the princess wounds what happened she asked looking up at chukum he attacked us chuma explained his voice strained he tried to kill ad

And we had no choice but to defend ourselves i i didn’t mean to hurt him this badly the heer nodded grimly i will do my best but the wound is deep he needs to rest and time to heal leaving the healer to t to the prince chuma and the other guards went to see the king who was still recovering from from his own injury when they entered the king’s chambers they found him sitting up in bed his face pale but alert what news do you bringa asked his voice weak but steady your majesty we have returned with the prince chuma

Began bowing his head there was a confrontation on the road pani attacked us and in the fight he was stabbed we didn’t intend to harm him but he tried to kill ad the king’s face tightened with pain and disbelief where is he now he’s with the healer your majesty replied softly but he’s not doing well ig for closed his eyes struggling to process the news his own son the boy he had raised and loved had turned against him and now because of his anger and jealousy he lay on the brink of that take me to him the king said finally his

Voice barely more than a whisper i must see him with the help of his guards the king was carefully brought to prince he fin chamber as they entered the heer looked up her expression grave your majesty he’s very weak she said quietly he keeps calling for his mother ig had tighten despite everything despite all the pain and anger was still his son he moved closer to the bed looking down at the pale face of the boy he had raised if the king whispered reaching out to gently touch his son’s hand can you hear me with’s

Eyelids fluttered open and for a moment his gaze was was unfocused but then his eyes found the king and tears filled them father um i’m so sorry he whispered his voice weak and broken i didn’t i didn’t mean to shh don’t speak the king said gently his own eyes filling with tears you need to rest don’t worry about anything now boy shook his head weakly i want to i want to see mother please bring her i need to see her the king hesitated then turned to the guards bring the queen from the prison a few minutes later que

Amarachi was escorted into the room when she saw her son lying so weak and helpless a cry of ang escaped her lips if she screamed rushing to his side my son what has happened to you mother if mmed his voice barely audible i’m tired i can’t i can’t do this anymore no no don’t say that quam marachi cried clutching his hand you’re going to be fine just hold on don’t leave me if i please boy breathing grew shallow and his eyes fluttered closed i i’m sorry mother he whispered one last time and then with a final shing breath he was

Gone no qu marachi screamed throwing herself over his lifeless body no no no my son my baby please come back don’t leave me the king turned away had eching with a grief he couldn’t express he had lost his son his only child also he had thought as queen amarachi wept the elderly se her entered the chamber his face was somber and his eyes held a wisdom that made the room feel even heavier queen amarachi this said quietly it’s time for the truth confess your deeds or you will carry this guilt forever qu marachi shook her head

Sobbing i did nothing wrong i just wanted to protect my son lies will not bring him back the s replied softly the truth is the only way to find peace the queen continued to cry but under the steady gaze her resolve crumbled she looked up at the king tears streaming down her face i i’m sorry she whispered i like to you i like to everyone what are you saying the king asked his voice tight with anger and pain if i was not your son when amachi confessed her voice trembling i was desperate to give you an air but i

Couldn’t get pregnant so i turned to the witch doctor he he as he promised to give me a child if i if i slept with him the’s eyes widened in shock you you did what i did it for us the queen cried her voice breaking i did it to protect the throne to give you an air but the which doctor want me told me that the child would not be like other children that he would be difficult i should never raise my hand against him or speak harly to him or it would end badly and you kept this from me the king whispered what filled with disbelief for over 20 years

I have been raising a child that wasn’t mine a child conceived from lies and deceit the queen nodded miserably i’m so sorry o i never meant for it to end like this the king turned away his heart filled with anger grief and betrayal gods he said quietly his voice trembling with suppressed emotion go to the witch doctor shrine bring him here at once the guards left immediately but when they returned they brought news that stuned everyone your majesty one of the guards reported we found the witch doctor but he’s dead was lying lifeless

In his in the front of his shrine the king’s face tightened with anger and bitterness he don’t to que amarachi his eyes cold and unforgiving you have brought nothing but sorrow and shame to this palace he said quietly you deceived me me betrayed me and caused the death of an innocent child for your crimes you are banished from this kingom you are no longer queen and you are no longer welcome here queen amarachi fell to her kns tears streaming down her face please don’t do this i have nowhere to go please don’t take everything away

From me but the king’s face remained impassive take her away the order the guard make sure she leaves this kingdom and never returns as the queen was dragged away still weeping and begging for mey the king turned his attention to ad who been standing quietly in the corner watching everything with wide frightened eyes will go toala kingdom the king said softly we’ll go see your mother and if she is the same chid i thought then it’s time for this family to be whole again with a few trusted gods the king anad traveled to aala kingdom after the

Barrier of his son when they arrived at chalo’s small home she stepped out her eyes wiing in surprise and joy at the sight of them your majesty she murmured bowing deeply what are you doing here i came to bring you home chido i’m glad it is you the king said gently taking her hands in his the queen she’s no longer at the palace you and ad can return you can live in peace t of joy fill chido’s eyes as she embraced her daughter thank you your majesty thank you for everything together they returned to okala kingdom where chido was welcomed

Back into the palace ad was declared a princess and the kingdom celebrated the return of each true royal family one year later chidu gave birth to a healthy baby boy the palace was filled with joy and laughter once more and ig finally felt a sense of peace and contentment also isa the woman who had helped chido was with them all along and moved into the palace too ad was happy to have them all together they lived happily ever after united as a family and stronger than ever the past was behind them and a bright future

Awaited the story teaches o that telling lies and doing bad things can bring a lot of pain and sadness qu amarachi li to the king and tried to harm innocent people because of jealousy in the end her actions led to her losing everything she loved including her son it’s important to always tell the truth and treat others kindly no matter what the story also shows that love and honesty always win in the end ad and her mother chalo we are patient and good and they were rewarded for their kindness and honesty the king finally found his real

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