MASTERY OF WOMEN?

" Greetings your highness..." We both bows our head in respect to the king...so annoying because no matter the level of bows... nothing is ever right in the palace.

The hitch of suprise was in his eyes... maybe the way I greeted him...or Hazel's appearance

"Your highness... I much appreciate your forgiveness.. and now am at your service" She was on her knees... that's not we are here for... I choose to be silent till I saw him staring at me... ' stare all you want... you can't read me...fool!' I thought within me

"Your highness... please with your humble grace...grant me a petition to free Hazel"

"Why...?" A parasite always have a reason not to give up...

I was about to tell him what I have in mind when his two favorite kids came in with a woman. She looks fleshy and fishy...

"Sister....!" Zealot never seems to amaze me with this cool voice. Zainrald gave me a slight bow and I did the same. Hazel never seems to back down either...she humbly greeted the princes and she immediately charmed them with a smile....

"Greetings your highness...am glad to see you in good health!" The woman who joined them faced Zuma with a smile...

"Ronian...! Welcome...!! Hope you enjoyed the scenery?" He was smiling back at this woman... I can tell there a smirk under that smile...

"I hope you don't mind sire... I just want to ve around the boys..!" She looked around smiling and ignoring me on purpose...

"Of course.... I understand! That's why I let you stay for a month!" What's more confusing is the identify of this woman...is she Zuma's mistress? This is going to be fun!

"A month isn't enough for the times we've missed together...!" Together...? Have they been in contact...? Zuma really has enough boldness to play this kind of game.

"Take it or leave it!" Zainrald yelled... looking quite impatient. She felt scared and intimidated by Zainrald's anger. Let's just see how the queen will react when she finds her husband's mistress in the palace....

"One month is all I can give... you know my wife is pretty jealous...!" He kept on teasing her and it was oddly disgusting....are they flirting?

"Am not taking you away form the queen..if my sister were to be here she'll snatch you!" She laughed,my blood pressure begin to raise in hot rage. Zuma really knows how to handle women without being seen as a villian

"Good riddance...!" I muttered under my breath, Zealot looked at me with a surprise look. He definitely heard what I said but I don't seem to care about that.

"Your highness.. please the petition?!" I need to get what I came for and then prepare a good story for Ivory later. He handed me the petition with his seal on it,a suitable silence...no questions asked! " Call your mother to come for dinner" I gave him a nod but I simply can wait to see my mother's reaction once she sees this woman here flirting with her sweet husband.

"Stop looking at me like that and take it...leave" her face filled with curiosity.. I really don't have time to explain anything to anyone " I'll stop you before you take the wrong path" she said walking down the hall way.....' the wrong path...' I guess not. I never got to tell her about the houses and money I had prepared for her...well... Leo will make sure she gets it.

"King Zuma wants you for dinner" so preoccupied with her thought that she didn't hear me " Snap out if it!" Best medicine for an overthinker is yelling...she flipped off and looked relaxed

"Oh.. Violet..." She's looking so pale yet beautiful..she doesn't really know that thinking like a coward doesn't suit her, but I wasn't ready to givr her a break yet.... " If you want to think.... just think about the reason why another woman will be staying in your home for a month... and purposely flirting with your husband..!" She immediately jerked off her feet.. indeed this will be a good show to watch.

"Which woman..?" I never thought I can see her other side...her jealous side. She looks so fierce like a lion and venomous like a snake... " I guess another participant in line for the king's bed" Adding fire to the fire is a perfect way to watch a show. Her hands was fidgeting..it worth my every attention.

"So what...? More bastard to kill themselves for the throne! The more the merrier..." That suprised me...guess she had alot to think about for her to reply me like this. " Jealousy over a piece of leftovers is not worth it at all.." woah... that harsh... and I like it.

"Just prepare for dinner alright...suit yourself!" I need to be prepared to stomach every show and keep my laughter in control... " Oh...one more thing Violet.." i was expecting something more harsh but I couldn't help but frown my face at her

" Even if you're not his child... he's still your father" " That bastard is up to no good" I didn't let her scold me before walking away....the nerve of that woman to upset me today.

I waited expectantly for dinner, it's going to be something I'll tell my father one day,of how Zuma tried to make mother jealous. All I pray for is acceptance..if no one accept me then they can all burn in flame. Zuma and his new woman were chatting happily while the two clowns watched. The anger and questionable look on Zainrald's face gave me so much joy... he's so restless like a predator ready to pound the prey,like a ballon ready to pop and a large grin on his face like a rotten fruit. I giggled a bit and our eyes met,his grin became wider and I gave him a weird look as well. All the diily dally stopped when the neck of the palace arrived looking all simple, gracious and beautiful .

Such a scheming woman brought my uncle to tag along.. this show be spicy. " Uncle!' I ran to him like a lost child..we had times together and it was memorable

" Longest time sweetheart.. you've grown a lot dear" his smile is always intoxicating,our times together with Ivory was worth remembering bring smile back to my face " Don't be sad dear... you both deserve a better life.." he hugged me and I felt so warm. Guess he hasn't heal form ivory's death. We got over our silent mourns and sat to eat or rather still watch the show. He approached Zuma a greeted him with a simple courtesy and sat in between my mother and I with a angry and suspicious look towards the two clowns.

" Princes of anthills... that's nice!" His tone wasn't pleased and Zuma didn't looked pleased as well. As long as Zuma is unhappy I'll be happy. He's aware that one wrong move with end the support my uncle is giving him. Uncle Tarius is rich in wealth, information, connection and a lots more which Zuma benefits from. The show didn't go as expected but if felt like old times, uncle peeling me shrimps and feeding me... what a time!

"I never knew the princess is a immature kid" that woman... Ronian laughed

"Meddling are for fools... what's it to you?" Uncle's voice was like thunder...anger was so obvious in his voice and it sent cold shivers to my spine and I imagined how Ronian must feel inside " Here you go sweetie!" He fed me another shrimp which I gladly took with a satisfied look on my face,his subsequent glare towards the clowns was really scary.. I can't wait to be able to scare people to their wits like this...so fun.

" Vera.. I brought some things for you and Violet.. I hope you like it!" He never cease to spoil my mother and I..guess we are the only onces left to enjoy his generosity...poor ivory... I told you no one is worth the sacrifice you made. " Also Violet... I'll do all in my power to avenge your sister and find you a worthy husband worthy of everything you are and will become"

I wanted to refuse... but the confused look and angry glare on Zuma's head made me do otherwise... " Yes uncle... I'll gladly let you do that because I know that your intentions are pure" But sincerely speaking... I took care of ivory and I named her myself.. for her revenge... I want blood for blood,life for life...

"I won't fail you dear" he replied... giving me a head kiss like a child and it indeed felt good.