❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ “Here they come!” Smith said with a sigh, and everyone gazed at Alfred and Sarah as they walked closer to the throne. “Greetings, my king, the queen and the cabinet. We are sorry for keeping you waiting,” Alfred said with a head bow. “We are so sorry, our king,” Sarah said and bowed her head. King Rehoboth stood up from the throne, he cleared his throat and walked towards Alfred and Sarah. “We should have been angry, but you have been forgiven before now. What caused the delay?” King Rehoboth said and gazed at Sarah and Alfred’s faces simultaneously. “Nothing tangible, our king!” Alfred said. “Alright. You can sit down now,” King Rehoboth said. “Thank you, our king,” Sarah and Alfred chorused and sauntered towards two empty chairs. King Rehoboth moved closer to his throne, he clutched his office staff and sat down on the throne. “I am so sorry for the delay caused before the commencement of this
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ “That’s a big question, my king. I think two people are enough for the rescue mission!” Parker said. “Thank you everyone! I think Sarah and Alfred should go for the rescue mission since the twosome are compatible!” King Rehoboth said. “You are right, my king; Alfred and Sarah should go for the rescue mission!” queen Eden said. “Sarah and Alfred, please, stand up!” King Rehoboth said and paused for the twosome to stand up. He then continued, “I know you two will fit the assignment. Please, make sure Queen Caroline and Hazel come here alive.” “My king, we will definitely bring the queen and her daughter back to the palace alive! Besides, the queen was a nice person when she was here,” Alfred said. “Yeah, my king!” Sarah said. “Thank you very much. Please, sit down,” King Rehoboth said. “Long live the king!!” Alfred and Sarah said and sat down. “When will you go for the rescue mission?” King Rehoboth said and gazed
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ “I want you guys to keep the house in good condition before we arrive,” Sarah said. “Alright, mum; but you haven’t told us where you are going to?” Liam said as he gazed at Sarah’s face. “You don’t have to worry; we are only going for a rescue mission,” Sarah said. “A rescue mission?” the juveniles chorused. “Yeah!” Alfred said. “Mea vetula! (my old woman),” Sarah said and changed into an old woman with a walking stick. “Oh, my God; mum had changed!” Davies said frightfully, but Sarah ignored him. Sarah held Alfred’s hand and said, “Nunc nos tolle Sparta; rex Achillis thalamum suum esse precise! (Now take us to Sparta; king Achilles’ inner chamber to be precise). “Mum and dad are gone!” Davies screamed after Alfred and Sarah had vanished from sight. “Am I dreaming?” Liam said and used his left palm to clean his face. “So we have been living with powerful people these few days?” Ethan said. “I never believed one
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ When they got to Queen Caroline’s room, they met her lying on the floor. Beside her were broken bottles and escaped water. “Hello!!” Sarah said as she hit Queen Caroline’s hand. Queen Caroline opened her eyes; she could see the saviors and Hazel standing close to her. “Oh, my God; who are these strangers?” queen Caroline said after she stood up from the floor. “Calm down, queen Caroline…,” Alfred said and queen Caroline cut in. “You even know my name?” queen Caroline said. “Yeah, I do. We aren’t here to hurt you. You have to follow us,” Alfred said. “How do you expect me to follow those I don’t know; that’s unheard of!” Queen Caroline said. Sarah smiled and said, “Queen Caroline, you have to obey us, even if it’s for once. Now, hold Hazel’s hand. Queen Caroline gazed at Hazel’s face and said, “Hazel, do you think we are safe?” “I think we are, mum; just do what they asked us to do,” Hazel said and shook h
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ When Alfred and Sarah got home, it was already 3:08 pm. They walked closer to the entryway and Alfred knocked on the door twice. “Open this door! Is anyone at home?” Alfred said. “Hold on, dad; I am coming!” Liam said as he walked towards the entryway. “What kept you so long?” Alfred said with a glare as soon as Liam opened the door. “I am so sorry, dad; I overheard your voice from my room,” Liam said. “Alright. Close this door,” Alfred said, and walked inside in the company of Sarah. Liam closed the door and said, “Welcome, sir and madam I!” “Thank you very much, Liam. Where are others?” Alfred said as they walked towards the couches. “They are in their rooms, I will call them now,” Liam said. “Alright. Before that, get us glassfuls of cold water,” Alfred said, and sat down beside Sarah on the couch. “Alright, dad. I will be back in a jiffy,” Liam said and walked away. “Do you have plans to cook something?”
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ Queen Mackenzie walked towards the sitting room, she was clutching a mug. “Mum, are you still here?” Queen Mackenzie said as she gazed at Amelia’s face. “Yeah. I will be going very soon,” Amelia said and yawned. “Alright, mum. Will you mind a mugful of tea?” queen Mackenzie said and sat beside Amelia on the couch. “Yes, I would mind. I think I should be on my way now,” Amelia said and stood up from the couch. “Alright, mum. I pray you will come home with positive results,” queen Mackenzie said and sipped a little wine. “Yes, I will. Ensure you prepare something for us to eat during lunch time!” Amelia said. “Alright, mum. Don’t stay long!” Queen Mackenzie said. “I won’t stay long,” Amelia said, and walked towards the entryway. “I don’t deserve this kind of love from mum. She can go to any length just to see that I am happy. Well, I pray she comes home with something meaningful,” Queen Mackenzie said,
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ “Open this door!” Amelia said after she had knocked on the door twice. “Hold on; I am coming!” queen Mackenzie said as she walked towards the entryway. “What kept you so long?” Amelia said as soon as queen Mackenzie opened the door. “I am so sorry, mum; I overheard your voice from the kitchen,” queen Mackenzie said. “You overheard my voice from the kitchen? Don’t tell me you are not done with cooking?” Amelia said, and entered through the door. Queen Mackenzie closed the door and said, “I am still cooking, mum.” “You ought to have finished cooking before now; what kept you so long?” Amelia said as they walked towards the couches. “I am so sorry for the delay, mum. Actually, I was so engrossed in the film that I was watching,” queen Mackenzie said. “I don’t know why you love to gaze at the television these days. What are you cooking?” Amelia said and sat down beside queen Mackenzie on the couch. “It’s rice and ste
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ It was a bright morning, King Rehoboth walked to the inner chamber, he was clutching his office staff. He sat down on the throne and gazed at the different walls of the inner chambers. Soon queen Caroline walked to the inner chamber and saw king Rehoboth. “My king, I hope all is well?” Queen Caroline said and sat down on one of the empty seats. “My queen, I am fine. How are you?” King Rehoboth said with a smile. “I am fine, my king; but you look worried,” queen Caroline said and gazed at king Rehoboth’s face. “I never knew you were now a psychotherapist; I said I am fine,” king Rehoboth said. “I compromise, my king…,” queen Caroline said, and queen Eden cut in. “Greetings to the royal family!” queen Eden said with a smile. “Good morning, companion!” queen Caroline said with smile. “Good morning, my queen. I hope your sleep was sound?” queen Eden said and sat down on an empty seat. “Yes, it was; how about your