Chapter 37: Chapter 37

Samara's POV

I close my eyes emphatically to what Grandpa said. Next two weeks? What should I do?

"Informed your father Prince Dwight. He'll be very happy and you'll gonna be crowned once the marriage was done. I knew it was supposed to be in you 23th birthday but it was postponed because we can't find my granddaughter. Now that she's here. You'll going to be the next king, "

Dwight sneezed first before speaking, "Yes your highness. He'll be very happy,"

Grandpa nodded, obviously happy. I stood up and said goodbye to him.

"Please rest, Grandpa," I ordered

"Of course. I don't want to be sick in my granddaughter's marriage,"

I secretly winced at what he said before Dwight and I left. It was only then that I let out a deep breath.

"You should have refused lady blue—"

Before he could finish what he was going to say, I cut it off with a question.

"Nobody tells me that if you don't marry me. You can't get the throne?" I asked frowning.

"It's not important," he said briefly

"It is!" I just hit my head

"I won't—" Again, I cut off what he had to say

"Go home tomorrow and let the father know about the wedding. We'll prepare the wedding the day after tomorrow,"

I didn't let him speak anymore and then walked away. I went to the bedroom then picked up my phone.

"Please take care of my bath," he commanded before entering the balcony

I closed the glassdoor so I couldn't be heard and then called Zairo.

[Yes milady?]

"Mission postponed," I sighed. "Grandpa and I talked and the wedding went on. We can't take the first step until the wedding is over. Dwight will be damned," he said.

[Yes milady. What will I do now?]

"Watch his actions as well as those businessmen. When the wedding is over, then I will send them away. So is that minister!"

[Yes milady]

"Where are you? Have you been to the palace?

[I am actually filing my clothes milady]

He is already here

I took a deep breath, "Okay. And at least you're there right away when I have something important to say. I'll call you later,"

[Okay then your highness]

I went inside and then took off my clothes before entering the bathroom. I sighed in contentment when my skin felt the cold water. When I got tired of the soaking, I also got up and then wiped my clothes.

They adjusted my dress and then put on a floor-length violet dress.

(A/n: I don't actually know what I am talking about here hahahaha)

They tied my hair and then curled the end and left some strands on the side of my face. I stared at Lady Son as she picked up a bracelet-like made of solid gold. I thought he would put it in my hand but he put it on my head. He also put a pin that raised the ponytail even more. It's also made of gold. She took dangling earrings made of small diamonds and necklaces.

"Is it really necessary to ... put things like this on the body?" I asked as they put the belt around my waist

"Yes Your Majesty. Then they will know you are the queen," Lady Son

Just keep quiet until they finish what they are doing. When they finished, I went out to think about meeting Dad and Mom. I stopped walking when they bowed slightly to me. I just sighed.

"Good afternoon majesty," they greeted Papa

I approached and was ready to be hugged by someone speaking from behind them papa. My mouths secretly cried when I saw who he was.

"Good morning dear queen," Minister Costomo said with a fake smile on his lips

His face went blank as my eyes hit him, "What are you doing minister costomo?" I asked firmly

An annoying smile spread across his lips, "I'm here to apologize Your Majesty for my absence last night," he bowed.

"You drop the sarcasm on your voice or I'll punish you for being direspectful? I know if — you helped in the palace while I was away," I restrained myself from shouting at him "And being a good leader of ministers but no right insult me. If you have a problem minister costomo. Tell me. I'll make it better for you! "I said firmly

I knew he was angry but he still managed to smile which I secretly laughed at. I'll tease you first while I'm busy with Dwight and I's wedding. Hays.

"Sorry majesty," he bowed again

"I accept your apology but next time. I won't miss that,"

I gave them mama and papa a smile before they passed. I went to the room where the head of the kingdom and ministers were discussing the problem of the country. Now I should have expelled him but because of Grandpa's request.

We were postponed first

But I'm planning something that will definitely give him a lot of nervousness. I smirked inwardly. Get ready. The door opened and I was exposed to the ministers who stood and bowed. I sat in the chair my grandfather had occupied when I first came here. When Minister Costomo sat down I began to speak.

"I know the collapse of Ihmapuleya due to the decline of our economy is not new to you," I seriously began.

Everyone was staring at me except Costomo who seemed bored in his chair and obviously not listening. I'm mentally laughing now.

"So I called you because according to my investigation. Someone from my kingdom illegally brought a businessman into the country without paying taxes and mercilessly evicted the poor citizens of Ihmapuleya!" I scream in anger

They were both knocked down because of my shouting and slapping the table in front of me. The eyes glazed as I looked around at them. I saw Minister Costomo stiffen in his seat.

It's just the beginning

***

I sat in the chair at the far end then looked around. I noticed Dwight wasn’t there so I asked right away.

"Where is Prince Dwight?" I will ask

"He left a few moments ago to tell his father personally about the wedding. I was happy for both of you," Tita Liana

I secretly swallowed and just nodded so he wouldn't see the nervousness on my face. I know I'm nervous at the thought but I also can't help but feel excitement.

I'm in love with him after all

He just didn't know that and what he knows now is that I'm just being forced. I want to say that I don't love him but I can't. I must first end the kingdom problem.

I picked up the cutlery to start eating as I could feel Lily's sharp gaze.

"L-ly—"

"He's an assh-le! You shouldn't have given him permission—" Ly stopped speaking when Tita cut him off.

"Don't say those words again Lily! Haven't I told you before that stopped cursing or calling inappropriate nicknames someone! You are a princess so act like one! You should be a good model to everyone!" Tita Liana rant

Lily was very upset, "I'm sorry Mom. That man is annoying,"

"If I hadn't given him permission. You would probably have been punished for what you did. I can't afford to imprison you," I explained.

His shoulders dropped, "I'm sorry Vy. It's a bad trip for you—"

"Lily!"

"Okay mom!"

Lily just laughed and then continued eating. I was about to finish when Lady son approached me and announced Zairo's arrival.

"Eat first Zairo," I said to the camel

"I have eaten, Your Majesty," he replied

I stood at the table then said goodbye to Tita and Lily. I just frowned when Lily raised an eyebrow at me and teased Zairo. I just shook hands with him and then went out with Zairo.

"He's in panicked mode right now. I tract their CCTVS and hear his calls to those illegal businesmen. Looks like he knew about it milady," Zairo

I smiled sparingly at him, "I just scared him a little bit," I laughed a little as I remembered how he stiffened in his seat.

"Naughty," Zairo shuddered

"Nobody told me that traitors can play clown sometimes," I laughed

He also laughed when I told him what happened inside. I know it's wrong and not appropriate to talk like this to Zairo but I can't help it. He was like Lily. I trust and treat her like a brother. Though, I met him just a few weeks ago but I can't help but trust him easily. I have a feeling he won’t betray or fool me in the end.

We were walking down the hallway when I noticed some horses that looked like they were going to be put in the cage. The windows in the room are big so I can see them clearly. I stopped and stared while thinking.

"You wanna ride a horse milady?" Zairo

I turned to him, "Meet me later. 10PM," I meaningfully commanded him

He bowed down, "Your Majesty,"

***

10 PM

Everyone in the palace was asleep at this time except for the guards who were assigned to guard around. I got up from lying down then put on comfortable clothes and put a cloth to cover my face. Before I went out I took the sword and put it to the side. At the side of the door Zairo greeted me with a cloth also covering his face.

“At the back gate are the horses majesty,” Zairo

I nodded and silently headed in the direction of it. When some guards saw me guarding the back gate, they bowed down. I just hugged them and then got on the horse. Led by Zairo. We got there within an hour.

In the deep night people seem to never get tired of building a building. They each have tasks and excessive noise. Many were on guard so there were trees we chose to hide.

"What are they doing?" I will ask

"It was the area where the shipment of drugs takes over. They chose this place because it was far from civilization. It's just one of the people that Minister Costomo illegally enters the land of Ihmapuleya," Zairo said.

My mouth watered. I just silently watched what they were doing but in my heart. I want them to be picked up. We spent a few more minutes there when we decided to leave but we had not gone far when three large men blocked our way.

My eyes narrowed, "Get out of where we're going," I coldly command

"Who are you? What are you doing here? You have no right to go inside! Get down there and remove the cloths from your face!" His command is authoritative

"Who am I?" I asked coldly, I got off the horse

"Milady! What are you doing?" Zairo

"Well. I owned this land and you culprits have no place to stay here !!"

I quickly took my sword and then rebuffed it with the gun he was holding. I moved quickly and hit him in the neck causing him to fall to the ground. One of them was about to pull out a gun but Zairo got ahead of him when he hit him in the head. I turned to the third who stiffened on the stand.

His eyes widened then he raised both hands as I stuck the tip of my sword on his neck with a trace of blood.

"Tell your boss that I am coming for them!"

To be continued...