Chapter 486 - Four Hundred And Eighty-Six: Do Something, Father (2/2)
The queen opened her eyes when she sensed a presence and was surprised to see Akim standing there and probing her with his blue stares. His eyes were the only thing he inherited from his mother, appearance-wise, he was all Kai.
”Akim?”
”You look tired,” He pointed out.
”The throne is a battlefield. No warrior returns from battle looking the same,” Roselle stretched out her hand, ”Come to me, my dear child,”
The boy walked over to his grandmother who hoisted him up and kept him on her laps, however, the queen sensed a bit of reluctance from him.
”What is it?” she questioned him.
”Aren't I heavy, queen mother? I don't want to cause you discomfort?” Akim fidgeted, concerned over her health.
The queen threw her head back and released a peal of boisterous unladylike laughter. It was known in the palace that the queen tosses away etiquette when it comes to her family, especially when her grandson is involved.
”Young one, don't underestimate this old woman here. I your grandmother is not easily defeated, how do you think I was able to recover this kingdom from those up risers? Moreover, your weight is nothing compared to your father's when he was around your age?” she laughed.
”Really?” Akim's eyes shone with interest, ”Tell me more about my father, grandmother?”
”Well, your father was a strong, cute child when he was growing up. However, he was plumpy. Your grandfather then...” the queen suddenly paused when she remembered her late husband.
Akim sensed the sudden change in her demeanor, he glanced up and without saying much, simply hugged her. He heard about his grandfather, the story of how he died during the uprising - grandmother must miss him.
”Don't worry, queen mother, I'm here now and I'll protect you,” He rubbed her back affectionately.
”I know,” The queen nodded, ”And I promise to give you a prosperous kingdom, free of bloodshed. Your reign would be a peaceful one - I promise you that,” She said to him.
Akim pursed his lips, ”Grandmother, it's going to be years before I take the throne. That is if I do rule,”
”What do you mean by that?” the queen's expression changed, ”Who said the throne doesn't belong to you?”
”I mean, father and mother might give birth to another sibling who might be interested in the throne,” was his point.
”Well, until then,” the queen dismissed the discussion knowing it would be hard for Emily to give birth again. A trace of sadness crossed the queen's features, she eliminated the miracle one fate had planned to give her. Well, Akim was enough, she would do her best to protect him.
”By the way, where are those unfilial parents of yours? How could your father leave all the responsibilities to me?” she lamented, ”No wonder they said male children don't belong to the mother. Once another woman comes in, she loses her place. So irritating.
Meanwhile, Lord Albert left the palace with a heavy heart. The queen's response was not what he expected and as if on cue, his phone rang. It was his daughter, Fiona. His heart pounded in his chest, what was he going to tell her?
”Hello?”
”Hello father,” her voice was excited, ” What did the queen say? She wants me back, right?” Fiona was positive.
”I'm sorry, daughter but you might have to stay there for a while. The queen says she would find a way to appease the prince's anger,”
After Albert dropped the news, there was an eerie silence and he thought she ended the call until he heard her shriek, ”No, no, no!” and then there was the sound of things crashing.
”Fiona!” his heart was gripped with fear. What was his daughter doing to herself?
”This is her fault... This is all her fucking fault! Who pushed me into pushing Kai's beloved? Her! Everything is her fault!” her voice turns to desperation, ”You have to avenge me father. I cannot take this humiliation lying down. You're the strongest lord in Lincolnshire. You have to do something, ” her words dripped with hatred.