Petition Gone Wrong

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CHAPTER 41

Standing before the big doors of the king, Era lifted her head and did not waver in her wait for him.

Unlike her last time when she came to visit him in his study and barged in on him, she did not do that today. Rather she followed the right channel as he had said and asked for his eunuch to inform him of her arrival.

They did as she had asked but Vidor refused to answer anyone. Left with no other choice, Era decided to wait. If she doesn't, then how was she going to take justice for what wrong was done to her?

After waiting there for some hours, the doors to his chambers opened with the eunuch stepping outside to see her still standing there.

"Your majesty, please return to your chambers. His grace has refused you entering. Standing out here is not going to do you any good nor would your petition going to be heard."

"I would wait until he grants me entrance. Please inform him that I am here to speak with him."

"I am sorry, my queen but I am afraid I cannot go in and disturb him with this matter any further. He has warned that he does not want…"

"Let her in."

Both Era and the eunuch froze then turned their head at the same time towards the door.

A small smile appeared on her tired face but as quickly as it came, it faded away.

"Yes, your majesty," the eunuch responded with a bow even though Vidor wasn't seeing him. Without wasting another moment, he returned his gaze back to Era and managed a plain smile at her. "Please do come in, your majesty."

Letting out a deep sigh, Era managed a weak smile at the eunuch and made her way in. On getting there, she bowed, paying her respect to him.

"Greetings, your majesty."

"Hmm."

She did not speak, waiting for him to give her a go-ahead first before she uttered any words.

"And what are you waiting for? An invitation to speak?"

"My apologies, your grace," she said pursing her lips and bowing her head with both her hands raised in front of her head and placed it in front of the other respectfully.

She gave a brief pause, but he still did not say anything, neither did he raise his head to look at her. Finally, she began.

"I am sorry to disturb you but there is a matter I believe should be brought to your notice."

"Earlier on, when I went horse riding, my saddle was cut and I almost died but luckily I survived the plot to harm me and when I was questioning the head of the stable attendants, your regent, Lord Caspian came and prevent me from finding out the true culprit. He tried to divert justice and…"

"Is that why you disturbed my peace when I am working?" Vidor roared at era, shocking her with his reaction.

"I do not understand, your majesty but I believe this matter is equally important as it creates a bad image for you."

"Since when did you care about me and what bad image? How can you say he distorts the truth?"

"Because he killed without giving the young man a fair hearing and he executed judgment without your consent. This is indirectly proving to your subjects that he can make decisions for you whether wrong or right."

"And so what?"

"Because this is treason."

"Hmm, one would have thought you wouldn't be bothered considering you hate me and my kingdom. I am surprised to see you raise an issue. So what do you want me to do? Arrest him to calm you or prove that you have power? Mind you he has my seal and I trust him. There must be something wrong he did and that was why he executed judgment instant.ly."

Era gasped. What kind of twisted thinking was he having? Was it that he was too blind to see it for himself that his kingdom was being run wrongly?

"With this kind of behaviour, I am afraid you would create more enemies for the crown than…"

"ENOUGH!" He slammed his hand against his table, lifting his head from his work and stared at her angrily.

"You've had your time to explain what you need to explain. You said you do not want anything luxurious, yet you still parade yourself as queen and enjoy all the benefits. I suggest you stop all this nonsense and go mind your business."

"Your majesty, I do not mean to…"

Not giving her room to explain, Vidor interjected. "From the looks of it, you are the one behaving in a funny way. Because you hate me, you want to ruin my relationship with him with your lies? Women!"

Era felt insulted beyond measures. Here she was doing the right thing but all he could see and say about it was she trying to build a wedge between himself and Lord Caspian.

"Fine, think of this as whatever you want. After all, I mean nothing but just an object or your peace treaty with my people."

"Exactly, I am glad we are on the same page and you are finally realizing your worth and where your place is."

Era clenched her fist into a ball at her side, hiding it behind her dress while keeping a calm composition to prevent him from noticing.

"Weren't you the one who said you would not have anything to do with me? Look at you now. Such a waste of time. Leave my presence and never you come to disturb my work again. I do not want to see your face."

"Fine! My mistake for thinking such a monster would have the brain to reason and make the right decisions. What was I even thinking about bringing this matter to your knowledge? Do not worry. I would not need to appear before you again. Have a lovely day, your majesty."

She bowed before him and turned around swiftly, excusing herself and leaving him to his rule.