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Published at 8th of January 2019 12:01:02 PM


Chapter 8

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The renovation was carried out . Thanks to Alisha not much damage was caused to the building . People were safe and Zen was relieved to know . They were sitting on the table to have dinner . Alisha was tired. Her power drives most of her energy . She was never aware of the toll it would cost her .

"What's wrong ? You don't like today's menu ?" Zen asks noticing that her pace of eating was too slow.

"Oh no no... that's not true . I'm just tired I guess. I just need some sleep . "

"I can see that . Your eye lids are not in your control . Well go to bed then Rest well."

"Yeah you are right !" She pushes her chair behind and gets up . Taking a turn around the dinning table to walk upstairs towards her room but falls down .

"My Lady .. " Neil runs to her rescue .

"Don't worry Neil . She is fine . I can't believe that would make her this weak . "

"You mean the spell ...which she used .."

"Yes . She is just asleep that's all . " Wiping his mouth with a napkin he carries Alisha to her room .

"Shall I ask a doctor to see her Your Majesty! ?"

"No . She just needs rest besides  her injury hasn't healed yet completely . I bet she isn't taking her medicines on time how careless can she be ? Anyways she'll be fine . Good night "

"Good night Sir " . Zen walks upstairs watching his back a small gentle smile makes its way through his lips.

He does care about her. I'm glad he got such a person in his life I'm sure she will change him .

*****

Zen lies her on the bed . After looking around for the medicines he finally finds it in the drawer of dressing table . He picks the medicine to be applied on the wound and smears it on the injury . She winced from the pain .

"She looks so innocent like this but once she wakes up she is the total opposite and this girl is supposed to be my wife . I never imagined things would get like this for me . Still she is good .. " He pulls over a blanket over her and moves to the other side of the room watching through the large window .

Alisha wakes up in the morning . She looks at the clock placed on the table to her left side .

"It's 7 .. guess I'll sleep for another hour " She yawns and stretches her arms . On the other side she looks at a sleeping figure on the couch . She goes to check and finds Zen sleeping soundly . She gasps looking at him and Zen wakes up .

"Hmph ... what's the matter ? "

"What are you doing here ? In my room ?"

"Well my room was burnt and I'll sleep here till it gets renovated besides I'm the one who gave you this room "

"Excuse me ! .. There are many other rooms you could use .. what do you think you are doing ?"

"Quit whining ...Well I don't think I'll get a good sleep anywhere else but here ."

"Damn you ! .."

"Listen ... I want you to do something very important today . There is someone you have to meet . " Zen shifted his position and sat placing his back on the seat.

"The former king .. your father . Is it him ?"

"Yes but how did you know ?"

"Well Neil told me about him but I never got the details . So .."

"He is sick . Down with a very unfamiliar disease which has made him bedridden . His condition is critical ..The doctors say he has very less time to survive. He told me to get married before anything happens to him . That was his wish and luckily I found you . "

"I see. " Her eyes soften . Zen clenched his fist . He loved his father and his sickness was troubling him . Not a side of Zen she usually saw . After a while they get down to have break fast .

"Oh right , ...Alisha . In the near future I would like to hold a coming put party for you ." Zen says holding his cup of tea .

"A Party !?"

"It's purpose would be to formally introduce you , The king of Isla's wife , to the ambassadors from our allied countries . " Neil explains clearing her confusion .

"In addition , I was hoping you could entertain them with that Rain summoning of yours ."

"I refuse " She declines crossing her arms .

"Really ? You refuse ... ? Huh? " He says with a raised brow .

"Yes . I said I refuse ."

"Who do you think you are talking to ?"

"My husband ... I mean not so merciless husband I guess "

"That's not what I meant . "

"Even if you execute me I won't budge on this. Come on ... its a sacred ritual you are talking about . People did it for the sake of people's benefit . To make it a sideshow at a party ... its absurd. "

She tucks a strand of her hair behind her ear as Zen squinched his eyes .

"But before you ..."

"Yes I did make it rain . That was an emergency ! "

"I see I see ! I totally understand . You are not well versed at it are you ? You stuck up moral absolutist !" He slams the table glaring at her.

"Shut up ! You don't know anything about it " She in turns slams her fist on the table and they start up a silly fight leading Neil to hold Zen .

After the troublesome argument they finally make their way to see Zen's father . Zen opens the door and let's her in . The former king Azeelan lied on his bed breathing softly . He looked pale . He was a man of conscience amd experience . His hair and beard had turned grey . Alisha saw him and greeted . He opened his eyes slowly and gave her a smile .

"How are you feeling dad ? " Zen and Alisha take a seat next to him . The caretaker stood at the edge .

"Good dear .. is she ..? "

"Yes . She is the one father . I'm going to marry her . You'll be fine father . Please don't worry about anything . " He gives a faint smile . He had grown weak . He places his trembling hand on Alisha's head .

"I'm happy for you son . She is very beautiful indeed . I'm sure you'll handle my son "

"Uh... I'll try my best and thank you Your Majesty !" She inclines her head downwards in gratitude .

" Call me ... father . I'm no longer the King . That young man is the one who hold the future of this land .. " He coughs ... his voice was heavy . Zen rubs his back to pacify him .

"What exactly is he suffering from ? Can I please check on him ?"

"You will ? "

"Yes ... " She nods . Zen allows her to do so . She places her right on his chest and closes her eyes .She was trying to focus on his breathing .

"He .. has problem with his lungs . Isn't that right ? "

"Yes... but how did you ?" Zen was shocked ... she identified the core of his disease in an instant .

"Don't worry his disease can be cured . I'll just need some time . You will be fine father trust me . I'll Cure your illness . " She assures to which the old man nods . He thought she was just trying to console him . The maid walks in as it was his tea time . Zen and Alisha leave after talking to him for sometime . As they walked through the hallway Zen couldn't supress his curiosity so he asks out.

"What you said earlier .. was it for real ? I mean ... what do you mean ..?"

"You doubt me ? Well I thought you are aware of my abilities . "

"Huh?"

"These red hair hold a lot of secrets. My grandmother belonged to the clan who possessed red hair and their major ability was in healing people but jealousy arouse among the other clans and the entire clan was annihilated. Only my grandmother survived . Nobody inherited this hair except for me and so I was protected and hidden from others . I'm capable of rain summoning because I'm a a daughter of himeran and Raifan. We the ones who possess red hair are Himeran so is my father but he did not inherit those genes nor the abilities . My mother is a Raifan who can summon the clouds . Only a child of a Raifan and the Himeran can summon the rain . Are you .. able .. to understand? "

Zen tilted his head sideways .

"Pretty. .complicated stuff ... but yeah I got what you said . Keep talking "

"Great so basically in addition to healing The Himeran are able to summon the wind . Thats why people are so determined to get me and that includes you as well "

"Hmm.. I was told about people who possessed red hair in the past by my uncle but I never new the finer details . Glad I saw you or someone else would have picked you ."

"Really what are you after me or my abilities? "

"Abilities of course ..."

"You ...! .huh.... anyways I need to borrow the court library and I'll commence the treatment . There is something I need to check out ."

"It's all yours. " He shrugs .

"Hey .. I never asked your name . You didn't even bother to introduce yourself "

"Yes .. My name is Zen Scheherezaude. I belong to Isla Ofcourse . I'm 21 years old . "

"A couple of years older to me that's all"

"What do you mean that's all . You still are going to treat me with respect "

"Ya ya whatever . Wait did you say Scheherezaude. ... you mean that Scheherezaude like seriously ??"

Her eyes widen as she gasps

"Yes why are you surprised? "

"Hmmm. .. its really interesting. I always thought your eyes were different .. "

"So you know a little . My eyes can perform hypnosis and also read people's minds . "

"That's a very useful ability if you ask me . "

"There are many people out there who are capable of many such things . "

"True . Well I'll better hurry to the library . See you later "

"Sure ."Zen leaves to his quarters . On her way Alisha meets Ashia who comes running towards her .

"Hold on Ashia ... why are you in such a hurry ?"

"My lady ! .. I'm so glad you are safe . I apologise My lady ... I failed in my job to protect you .." Ashia bows before her but she waves her hands continously .

"No ...please stand Ashia. It wasn't your fault . I heard from Neil that they took you captive as soon as we began to leave to lauderdale. I was actually worried . I'm the one who needs to apologise here . I'm sorry you went through all that trouble because of me ."

"Please don't apologise ma'am but it's all over now . His Majesty dealt with the culprits . You will be safe now . I'll be more careful from now onwards . "

"Yes . "

"Anyways do you wish to use the library My lady ?"

"Ah yes . I have some work to do . "

"I'll be standing outside until you are done ."

"That's really not required but I can't refuse if you want to . I'll be back as quickly as possible ." She smiles as he nods . She needed to refer some books and soon after she went to meet the court herbalists to prepare medicines . Zen had a meeting with the elders regarding the latest incident .

"It's a serious thing that they have done . It was awfully reckless wasn't it ? You didn't give any additional punishment to them . An attempt to murder is a punishable offence ... A death penalty . Not to forget its the king we are talking about ." One of the elders spoke as politely as he could .

"If I do that I'll just sow more resentment and end up a target again . The cycle of hatred will continue . " Zen replies letting out a sigh .

"Those are words of the red haired princess. Aren't they ?"

"She should be getting used to the life here by now "

"Who knows ?" . They discuss among themselves .

"I think she is getting some strict training being the King if Isla's soon to be wife ." Zen says .

"Oh , in preparation for the party , eh ? How wonderful! " The elder nods to himself as he smiles .




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