Forced Royalty

5

Daniel's P.O.V

"Greetings Son, how is the horse taming going on?" His Highness, my Father asks me.

"As it should go your Majesty..."

"Great! If you have some free time, would you like to dedicate them in accompanying your Father to collect grains?"

"I apologise to say no, I'm quite tangled till the moon rises your Highness."

"No need to apologise. The Royal works should not be interrupted, carry on." The King says before leaving in his golden chariot. I wonder who he will abduct or execute this time.

Grace's P.O.V

For the first time ever, I can see Father trembling in fear. Who would have thought a farmer himself would not have adequate grains to provide to the Ruler... Oh Universe please help us.

As I hear the clip clops getting nearer, I start feeling the inside fear hitting my chest... I'd better back off, I don't think that I will be able to face the King's rage.

What if he asks Father's life?! Oh Universe please tell me what can I do, pleaseee...

The King's and Grace's Father's convo.

"Andris! My loyal servitor, you have never let me down and I'm expecting same for this sun!"

"Your Highness... It's with deep regret that I'm having to tell you this... but this time we are short of 7 sacks. Your Majesty please forgive me for I have been trapped in a curse that has almost destroyed my livelihood."

"THALES ANDRIS!! HOW DARE YOU NOT PAY ME THE FULL AMOUNT! I HOPE YOU'RE NOT LETTING YOURSELF HIDE GRAINS FOR YOUR OWN ADVANTAGE! HOW CAN A FARMER LACK GRAINS??"

"Your Majesty! I dare not lie to You. Please give me some more time.. I shall toil and give you twice as the amount remaining... Please do not punish us for this time I plead you" Grace's Father says kneeling on the ground, hands folded and eyes filled with tears.

"It seems like your ego has overpowered you! I've known selfish farmers making up such charades to keep their own reserves! You have gone against your Ruler! Punishment is all that you deserve!!" The King says ruthlessly.

"My King! My Ruler! Please believe me!! The curse befallen on me is a very powerful one... Please give me one chance pleaseee..."

"A CHANCE GIVEN IS A SIN FORGIVEN! ARE YOU WILLING TO SACRIFICE YOUR WIFE OR YOUR OWN LIFE!!" The King roared.

"Your Majesty I plead youu... Please do not punish us as such!"

Grace's P.O.V

Father has never pleaded to anyone before! What a frightening sight... What should I do... I can't bear losing any of my parents!

"HAVE YOU MADE YOUR DECISION THALES?! BE QUICK I DON'T HAVE MUCH TIME FOR YOUR IMPUDENCE!" The King yells.

"Your Highness please wait!" I dare to interfere...

"Please spare my parents... Take me.. as your mistress instead!" I say with pain...

Coming up:

"Your Majesty, may I have the permission of unfolding a thought that has been wandering in my mind for a while...?"

"...The young female seems suitable for our youthful prince, just as a mistress for practise."

"Fine, I shall consider your suggestion."