MRS RÓDRÍGUÉZ - EPISODE 14

Audrielle unconsciously spread her hand on the empty side of the bed. It felt cold and empty. It has been void since the previous night.

It’s morning already.
She slowly opened her eyes to the bright rays that shown through the window.
It wasn’t a dream, the prince wasn’t in the room and neither was he on bed.
Does he mean he never returned last night?

She batted her lashes tiredly as she climbed down the bed to stretch a little.

Staring at the window, the Atmosphere smelt so nice. It was a really bright morning. She must have overslept.

She scooped herself Abit low and the bed. When done, she walked into the bathroom.

The floor was a bit wet. Like someone made use of it before she woke up, her Husband precisely.
Does he mean he did come back? Did he really lie on the bed with her?

She shook her head and blinked hard. Enough thinking already* she thought.
It’s almost time for breakfast and she needs to get ready. It’s gonna be her first day as a Rodriguéz. She can’t possibly be late for breakfast.

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All eyes fixated on her as she walked in. The king, queen and her new husband prince Antonio.

She felt suddenly nervous the moment she noticed his presence. Him,-prince Antonio.
The table was already set and they were probably waiting for her.

She walked closer and took a seat beside the prince. He felt cold, not sparing her a glance.

“Good morning your majesties.” She greeted. “Good morning my prince” she added with a low tone.

“Good morning beautiful. Hope you slept well” Lady Castel couldn’t help grinning at the two.

“Yes.. I did ma” she replied.

“I know my dear. I know. And I’m sure you must have had a tiring night” she chirped.

Audrielle swallowed hard.
Tiring night? She was greatly tired last night wasn’t she? Or does the queen mean something else?

“Y-yes, my queen” she stutted w bit

The king suddenly gave a heavy cough and everyone turned their eyes to him.

“My king, is everything okay?” Lady Castel asked.

Reynold nodded. Trying to digest the cough which burned his chest.

“I’m fine. I’m fine” he drank a cup of water clearing his throat.

“You never mentioned you had a throaty cough to me” the queen stated, a bit worried

“I just realized… Lately though” he replied, trying to force down the lump he felt on his throat.

“I’ll send one of the guard to get the herbalist later,” …. She assured. Wiping her hands with a napkin.

” let’s eat before the food gets cold,”

She signalled a maid who was by their side to open the various dishes.

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” you look sick Reynold. I doubt this is just a mere cough,”

The king and queen were settled In their Chambers that noon when Reynold began coughing heavily.

“I’ll be fine” he waved off.

“Quit saying that. Your eyes ate dull and out of life. You can’t keep in hiding illness my king. This is more than just a cough” lady Castel pressed on. She looked so worried. One could tell from the sound of her voice.

“I’ll get the medicine man later. I’ll be fine” his voice broke in bits.

He looked pale recently. Or was it because he was getting older and weaker each passing day?

“You need rest now. I’ll make sure no one disturbs you. ”
The queen pulled him to the bed, adjusting his pillow as he laid his back.

“Thank you.” He drawled with a faint smile.

She sat beside her husband and took his warm hands Into hers.

“Do you think Antonio and his new bride is coping well?” She asked.

“I think so”

“It doesn’t look so to me. They seem distant” she replied.

“They wedded just yesterday. We Shouldn’t rush them. Let’s give them time” Reynold sighed deeply.

“But there’s no more time. You know that”

“What else can we do? At least they are man and wife now. That should be a relief right?”

“No. Its supposed to be a relief when an heir is conceived. We are not safe. Audrielle needs to conceive really soon. There’s no much time. Our hopes are still high. You know that Reynold”

The king was silent for a while, then he exhaled sharply.

“I know. I understand. But everything works with time. It’s been years casteline. It’s being years. Our people are still safe. If this kingdom could survive this long, I believe there’s a fat hope. Let’s just focus more on the happiness of our son and audrielle. We will Al…..

He paused and coughed hard.

“Easy” casteline squeezed his hand tight. Staring pitifully at beer husband. He looked so pale.

“We will all be fine.” He finished.

Castelini nodded. Even though she wasn’t a bit convinced or neither was she close to satisfied.

She’s feels rather uncomfortable by all this. She doesn’t see a reason why her husband feels relaxed when he knows what’s at stake.

It might be buried in the hearts of the people. But she knows it still fresh in the mind of ….

There was a sudden knock on the door. Cutting her off her thoughts.
She turned swiftly at it.

“Who is it?”

“You have a visitor my king”
The voice spoke through.
It’s was gerald, the palace guard.

She stared down at her husband who was faintly asleep.
In a bit not to disturb him, she gently placed his hand back on the bed and walked out of their Chambers.

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