10 THE HIDDEN GIRL

"Honey, why did you leave our room?" I asked while stepping into the room, my eyes scanning the area and and I noticed that it was neatly arranged. Amira only stared at me without saying anything, watching as I approached her slowly.

"Come, let us go back- " I extended my hand to hold hers but she quickly moved away from me.

"-No, I'm not going back"

I was no doubt surprised at her response. The way she rejected me so quickly made me feel worthless, as if I was some kind of nuisance.

"What are you saying? Let's return to our room"

"I'm not going back" she voiced out with all manner of resolve.

"Why?"

"I do not wish to be close to you"

"What?" I gasped in surprise, not able to understand what she meant. 

"Are you joking? "

"No, I don't want you around me, please leave"

I paused in shock at her words, why was she pushing me away? I stepped closer to her but she moved back.

"No, please stay away from me, just give me some space"

"Amira?"

"Please " 

I stared dejectedly at her for a while, thinking about why she loathed me so much before leaving, I didn't want to bother her much longer, if my angel said she needed some space then I would give it to her 

Not long after I stepped out, I heard the door forcefully closed shut behind me, leaving me feeling like I was just thrown out.

AMIRA ~ 

I shut the door firmly after Zoriel left, I seriously needed some space and I was grateful that he understood me. 

I approached my bed and lay down peacefully, dwelling in the silence and comfort that surrounded me, I was happy that I finally had my own space.

My room became my comfort zone and my hiding place. A place where I would hide from the fierce eyes and tongue of my so called mother inlaw and also from the scary eyes and personality of my own husband.

What amazed me was the fact that even after I told Zoriel to give me some space, he still found a way to reach out to me, either a maid would come in, saying that "my husband" sent to check on me or a butler would be cone in with a food trolley from my husband.

I just couldn't help but wonder what type of person Zoriel was, why couldn't he understand what I meant by space? 

At some point, I refused the maids from coming in. Neither did I let in any butler, I needed a break from everyone, staying in doors all day and skipping meals, not knowing that I was worsening my illness. 

I totally forgot that I had a medication to take. 

Sunnyshire Kingdom

WPOV~

"How dare you!?" Came the echoing voice of king Herald, directed towards Jake.

"My king -"

"Do you wish to be burned alive?" Herald cut in with flaring nostrils.

Jake only stood in front of him, being unbotherd at all of the whole chaos that he single handedly created. 

Earlier, king Herald had sent for him, knowing that he was the one who killed the woman in the woods. 

"You know it is a secret!"

"And it still is, I wasn't caught-"

A sudden hard slap greeted Jake's face, leaving a burning sensation on his cheek.

"You and your family are not the first vampires to leave among humans and you certainly won't be the last!"

He fired at Jake.

"Why don't you keep your dirty deeds away from the public?!"

"Why didn't you let me marry Amira?" He asked and was greeted with another hard slap on the face.

"You fool, Amira was never meant for you! You would suck her dry!"

"I gave her to Zoriel because I knew how much he loved her! I was aware of what he had in mind towards her. You know who I am and absolutely nothing is hidden from me"

"I was aware from the very beginning when they met, I was aware of the unnoticed visits that Zoriel payed just to see my Amira. I knew all along that she was being stalked by someone who cherished her! Someone who craved her happiness and that is exactly what I wanted!"

"She would have been more happier with me" Jake said.

"Spare me your rubbish! Amira will be happier with Zoriel "

Jake stared so hard at king Herald, anger slowly taking over his sanity.

"I will get her back, I promise you that"

"Son, you cannot do that, you will only endanger your life, go home"

"Just wait and see" he turned around and walked out in anger and determination to get Amira back.

Darkvalley kingdom

Amira ~

I had been I doors for a while, crying and sulking but yet, nothing had changed. Of course, I wasn't expecting anything to change anyway.

I only wanted some time alone and I had finally gotten it, though it left me feeling very weak and cramped up. 

I thought about going out and taking a little stroll, thankfully the castle seemed quiet so I slid on my slippers, ready to take a walk.

My head felt a bit dizzy but I still managed to lift myself up. Walking by the large mirror, I stared at my reflection and noticed how pale and skinny I was becoming.

I moved out of the room and found myself in a quiet hallway, no maids nor butlers. After taking a little walk down the hallway, I then began to hear merry chattering and laughters, it seemed the maids had taken a break.

"Your majesty" they all bowed when they saw me. 

"Where is the king's mother?"

"She is out, your majesty" a maid responded.

"And what about the king?"

"He is also out"

No wonder they weren't working, only talking and laughing. I left them and walked some more meters down till I got to a door which was shut.

I stared at the beautiful carving on the door and just before I moved away, I heard the lightest movements behind the door. 

Someone was inside.

"Who's in there?" I asked but got no reply, so I listened carefully and heard light footsteps, definitely someone or something was in there.

I quickly returned back to where the maids were and asked.

"What is behind that door" I pointed towards the door and watched their facial expressions 

changed to a rather sad one. This made me concluded that something was going on.

"Tell me, who or what is in there?"

"Your highness, we are not allowed to speak anything concerning that room"

"I command you to open the door" I said firmly in my little authoritative voice.

"Yes my queen" a maid quickly bowed and moved towards the door, me following slowly behind her.

I watched as she searched for a bunch of key in her pocket and when she brought it out, she slowly inserted a key into the keyhole and gradually twisted and unlocked the door.

"Open it" I said and she pushed the door open, revealing an alluring set of blue eyes on a very beautiful face of a young girl.