MRS RÓDRÍGUÉZ - EPISODE 75

“The great evil we feared is at our doorstep. ”

“What evil.?.”.. Sally felt really scared. She got up and walked over to sapphire.

Sapphire looked away from her.
She still can’t comprehend it. The words, too heavy for her mouth to speak.

“My sister,… She’s awake. ”

Sally hands shook immediately as she trembled in great fear..

“The red witçh?” The words tore from her lips as she stared unbelievably at Sapphire.

“What do you mean the red witçh is awake?.. how can that be possible. You told me our greatest enemy is lying rotten in her grave. What then happened?”.. Sally ranted in confusion.
She didn’t Know how to place the words for she panicked really hard.

” It seems we have an enemy within us. ”
Sapphire replied, nonetheless.

” So what do we do?.. doesn’t that make the princess’ in great danger now that she’s with a child. ”

“I fear so. The only thing we can do now is try. Keep trying to protect her till the baby is born. The red witçh is too powerful to be of any match for me or any great socerer or witçh. “…

Sally nodded.

“What if we go to the palace and warn the queen. She has to know the witch is back. “..

Sapphire sighed .

“Ready the necessary things. We move immediately. This is a two day journey on foot. I hope we get there on time.”

“On foot?.. why don’t you just whoosh us to the palace with a wand or something to save time. ”

Sapphire gave out a small laugh at Sally’s naivity.

“When my sister was finally buried in her tomb, I gave up most of my powers for that purpose. I thought there’ll be no need for magic again.. but now, I’m beginning to regret it. ”

Sally nodded with an “oh”..

She left sapphire and prepared the bags.

“If that’s the case, then we have to be on our way immediately. “.

*

The Queen received a message from a Ramen Bird That morning.
It was a sad letter. Cold tears ran down her cheeks as she read in silence.

Slowly, she folded the sheet and walked out of her chamber.

*

“The king, is no longer with us. ”
She tearfully announced to her son and the princess’ in the throne room.

“What do you mean, mother?” … Antonio blinked nervously.

“Your father is dead. He passed away last night. “..

Antonio’s heart felt so weak immediately. His feets grew cold like his ears were deceiving him.

“But you said father was getting better. This is not possible. It’s not true. ”

Lady Castel walked over to him and placed her hand on his shoulder in consolation before walking out on them.

She herself is finding it hard to bear the news.
She knew a day like this would come when he’d join his ancestors.
Now he’s gone, and he’s currently watching over them.

Antonio couldn’t shed a tear. It didn’t make sense.
His heart was heavy. He was pained so dearly! This much pain eluded him that he fell on his knee in such instant.

Audrielle squatted to his level and held him to herself.

“Please … ” She cried into his ears.

Her “please” had a lot of meaning attached to it.

Her please meant he should take the news as a man. A king.

It also meant he shouldn’t break down in front of his pregnant wife.

Antonio didn’t utter a word.
He sat there on the ground as if in trance.

The king is no more!.

*

Mario watched Gueneviere as she sat in solace. Her eyes were open but he knew she wasn’t there.
He knew she was far off in meditation and he didn’t want to disturb her. At Least not yet.

His mind wasn’t at peace till he say what he wanted to say to her hearing.

After moments of waiting.
Gueneviere finally moved from her position.

“My sister is such a fool. ” She remarked. Getting up from her posture.

“Finding a way to avert my curse. Joining two souls together to nullify my reign. ” She scoffed.

” I forgot to tell you . The child is already married to the sixth generation you cursed. “… Mario added.

“I know. “… Gueneviere snorted.
“And she’s with a child already. That child is the strong hold I can feel in this land. She must not birth that child. ”

“So what do we do?…”

“We?”… Gueneviere scoffed.

“Yes we. I have a reason for reincarnating you. I was tired of the kind of life I was living that’s why I brought you back so we can rule Scotland together, with me by your side”..

Gueneviere spared him a glance.
Such nerve!.

“You want to drag power with me?… Is that it?”.

“No.. no. That’s not it. What I’m asking is a reward for my selfless act. I Masterminded this plan and brought you back. There must be a reward for my loyalty. “.. Mario replied almost immediately with a bow

“Hmm. A reward, you will get. But first i need to do something. ”
She paused for a while, then continued.

“I need to get close to the princess’ in the spirit realm. That’s the only way I can touch her and her child. Since my power hasn’t yet been recovered. “..

“How do you mean, Great one?”..

“I need something belonging to the princess. Anything at all. I need to reach her by all means to achieve my plan. ”

Mario was suddenly quiet.
A small flashback popped into his head.

Immediately, he began searching himself for something.

“What is it?”.

“I think.. I have something.”.. he replied as he tucked his hand into his shirt and brought out a necklace.

“What is that?”..

” Many nights ago, the soul of the body you possessed tried to discard this. According to her, she stole it from the prince two years ago because he was so much addicted to it. She said she fears it belongs to his wife since he treasures it so well. “..

Gueneviere took the old necklace from him and felt it within her palms.
She shut her eyes as she muttered, inaudibly.

After few seconds, she opened her palm and a small smile creased her lips.

“You have done well faithful servant.
Indeed, this belongs to her.
She gifted it to the prince so many years ago. I can get to her with this. ”

She smiled evily as she took her seat back on the carved stone.