Chapter One

King Ahmad and Queen Salma, were childless for five years. Happiness reigns the kingdom when Salma becomes pregnant. presently, she was reading one of her books, when the sounds of horses neighing, reached her ears. Ahmad came out, and held her hand, as they went to check the reason for the sound.

the announcer said.

" Behold ! is King Kadir from Larik, show respect"

" what is he doing here now ? " Ahmad asked no one in particular. after Kadir had settled down gracefully, he said.

" I have an offer for you.. if you have a daughter, I would marry her, and leave your kingdom, but if it's a male, I'll pardon him. If you disobey me, I will destroy your kingdom. "

" you must be joking, you have no Right. " Ahmad Said, as Kadir replied.

" years ago, I was supposed to marry Salma, but she ended up with you. "

" because she loved me, not of force or wealth. leave my kingdom at once. " Ahmad said.

" but don't say I didn't warn you. " Kadir smirked, and left.

Salma was worried, she very well knew what Kadir could do, and she hoped not to have a girl child, however, she did.

Her best friend ' queen Salima of Jibran, had suggested.

" why don't you betroth my two year old son ' Jamil, to The girl. according to the law, a marriage of betrothal can only be broken by those involved. if Kadir forges against it, it could cost him his status. "

" oh my God. thank you. you are indeed a friend. " Salma said, as the two children ' Jamil, and Afrah were betrothed.