Chapter 698 - Six Hundred And Ninety-eight: The Enemy He Has To Get Rid Of (2/2)

”I see that that girl has finally bewitched you!” Judy clenched his fist at both sides.

”No,” Akim said, ”She didn't bewitch me, rather she opened my eyes to the things I couldn't see before. And right now, you both are so wrapped up in your fear that you are suffocating us in this safety bubble you made for Jasmine and me!” He yelled at them.

”Take him,” Judy commanded the guards who grabbed Akim on both sides without hesitation, ”He's grounded and should be locked up in his room for a week till he returns to his senses. The only option to leave his room should be for his princely duties!”

Emily stepped forward, ”Don't you think your decision is too -”

”My decision is final!” Judy said and strode away, leaving her speechless and helpless.

On her son's part, he began to struggle with the guards who didn't hesitate to begin to drag him away, ”Let me go! Do not touch me! How dare you!”

However, they didn't listen to him until Emily stepped in.

”Let him go,”

The guards turned to her, dumbfounded, ”But your majesty, his majesty the king ordered us to -”

”My son is not a criminal that should be manhandled this way but a prince of this kingdom. Get your hands off him, I'll take him to his room myself,” she commanded them.

Although the king's order was resolute and wasn't to be disobeyed, so was the queen's order as well. They were hesitant to do so but seeing the queen was not exactly going contrary to the king's order, they let go of Akim who shoved them away.

”Let's go,” Emily commanded him and they began to walk down the hallways with the guards following closely behind for their safety and to ensure they carried out the king's order.

”You should not take your father's actions to heart. He, no, we are just looking out for your safety. We can't lose you too and you of all people know what it was like to lose your grandmother, the queen dowager. Akim, Fiona would not stop until her vengeance on our family is fulfilled, ”

Emily said and to his chagrin, began to narrate the story of Fiona and how their ill relationship started to Akim who has heard it over a hundred times.

”The revolution is being used by Fiona who preys on their loss and ignorance and until they know that, I'm sorry Akim but you would have to make do with the little freedom we offer you,” Emily said, hoping that he understood her.

But when Akim didn't say anything, Emily turned and cupped his face with her palm,” I promise you that this is temporary and Jasmine won't have to suffer the same fate as you. Your father and I are working hard to make that happen,”

He managed to smile at her, ”Thanks mother,”

”Fine, go in,” She said, having arrived at the entrance of his room.

”You don't have to worry, your sister and I would make sure you don't have one boring moment,” Emily promised him.

”Fine, goodnight,” Akim kissed her on the cheek and went in.

However, the moment the door closed, he leaned on the door and the tears he had been holding back for so long began to flow down.

Although he has defended Anika before his parents, he knew within his heart their words were true. He has been suspicious of Anika from the very beginning and now, his parents finally confirmed.

Why did she do this to him? She was the first girl he ever liked.. Now, she has become the enemy he has to get rid of.