Chapter 79: Era's Decision
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CHAPTER 79
After they left, Vidor finally came out from hiding. His gaze still remained fixed on the spot they once stood. Taking in a deep breath he sighed.
"That was a close call," he thought.
His mind flashed back and recalled the saddened look on her face when she turned towards him.
*Flashback*
Immediately he turned and hid, he took some seconds to calm his fast-beating heart before turning his head a bit to the side to look at her.
It was then he noticed the look of pain etched deep in her eyes still and felt his heart clench at the sight of her.
She was in pain and it was because of him. He felt bad. Just too bad, for taking such a decision.
His lips parted as his mouth opened, while he tried gasping for breath. Slowly he reached up to his chest and gently placed a hand over his heart.
BADUM! BADUM!
He shut his eyes again, holding his breath in the process and tightening his face. The pain was much.
He could only imagine what Era must have been going through.
After some time he turned around again only to see that Aeverie was walking towards her, then he resumed watching her.
*Flashback Ends*
"Why does it hurt so much just from watching her cry? No this must have a more logical explanation. These feelings cannot be."
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Unknown to Vidor, Era did not completely leave when she did and she later caught sight of him but she was too irritated by the sight of him to even bother with letting him see her.
In anger, she walked away back to her bed and awaited the royal physician.
It had been days really but later she thought more on the matter and knew that for her to be well and enact her revenge she would need to actually start by taking treatment and eating to regain strength, then she can mourn well and still come out from her bitterness and sadness.
"My Queen," Aeverie called out, distracting her from her thoughts.
"Yes?"
"I…" She paused, trying her best to sort out the words in her head first before she pour them out on Era.
"What is it? Tell me," Era probed after some time.
"Well, I just wanted to remind you but I do not want you to think that I am insensitive considering that I am thinking about you and your welfare."
"What is it, Aeverie? Tell me."
"Well, the kids. Their asking of you have become more consistent and I… I do not know what to do. I have told young Anna countless times that you are not around and travelled but who would have known that would only further worsen their situation?"
"How do you mean?"
"They now bother about your safety more than theirs or their wellbeing and it is really taking quite he toll on Anna. The little girl is trying to be strong for you by taking charge when any one of us aren't around. Other than that, she is doing…"
"Great if she is doing fine, no need to worry, she would grow strong," Era interrupted.
"Umm…" she began and then she sat down beside Era. "I am sorry to be the bearer of sad news but I would speak still."
"Go on," Era urged her.
"Yes. It is sad to say but she took up responsibility at a young age and now she fears for you. She is scared that she would lose you too just like she lost her mum. More importantly, she doesn't sleep without having nightmares and bad dreams."
"Why didn't you let me know since?"
"Because you had so much on your plate. I did not want to add to it that was why."
Shaking her head at her Lady Royal, Era managed a pained smile. "I know but this is important. They are important to me too. Their well being, future and life would be your legacy."
"I know and it is scary because she has so many potentials within her. Lately, she has lost the most weight. No longer does she smile again but she is always sad. I think you have to see her or something. Give her hope to live on and continue."
"Why me?"
"Because I see Anna in you. Whenever I see you like this, you remind me of her, your majesty. Regardless, she is a fighter and so are you. You do not need to sit in here and feel sorry or pity for yourself, no. Rather you get up, shake your losses and start afresh again. You haven't lost it all yet. Where there is life, there is hope."
"I have heard you. I will send her a letter. Can she read and write now?"
"Now?"
"What is the matter? Did I ask a wrong question?" Era asked looking confused by Aeverie's disposition.
"No, my queen, you did not ask a wrong question per se. It is just that… Sigh, where do I start from? You may not know but Anna is adept with the pen and knows how to read. Not perfectly though, but the child was still learning before her family and kingdom fell by the sword."
"Oh, I see…" Era looked thoughtful as she began to come up with ways to ensure this whole thing was fixed.
"Great then. I would send her a letter to carry on and wait for me. When I have found the strength, I would return to her. Meanwhile, get whatever money I have left and ensure you enrol them for school. I would love for her to rise and be great."
"Noted, your majesty."
"If anyone pocknoses on their background, ignore them. I would handle that later or ask Lord Damian to sort it out for me."
"Oh, I see my queen is using the Lord so soon," Aeverie said with a smile.
If she was not married already to Vidor, Aeverie would have been rooting for the Lord but then again he was already old enough to be her father.
"Sigh, yes, he seems trustworthy and I well, I would still look into him."
"Well to me, it seems like you have already agreed to have him as an ally, your majesty."
"Is that so? Well, not a bad idea."
"So you are back on your feet?"
"No. I still will mourn and after three months, I would step out."
0_0
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Era's decision to Aeverie's dismay really did come to pass. For days, she chose not to step out but the one thing that Aeverie was thankful for was the fact that she allowed the royal physician Louis to treat her while also now taking in food and more fruits from time to time.
In the part of the other affairs of the kingdom, she did not bother herself and left Diona to do her will. All that remained in her mind and heart was to mourn.
After all, most people would only want her to stay off things because of the treason plot her family fell trapped for.
Aeverie took in a deep breath and then with her mouth open wide, she quickly managed to reach up to her face and cover her lips as her nose and sneezing came raining down.
ACHEM!!
All the girls surrounding her stopped to look at her. At first, they had been pestering the poor lady to allow them to see Era but she could not and so she refused them.
Ever since the incident, she was the only one permitted to visit the chambers of the queen and tend to her. In that regard, she had the girls do the visiting of the children from time to time.
Rushing up to her, they began to ask her questions about her health and if she was okay.
"My Lady, are you alright?"
"Yes, you look pale. Perhaps you are unwell," Azzura stated after touching her neck with the back of her palm.
"Hmm, I think she has been stressed out to much late;y with doing our chores for the queen," Arya added.
"True. Perhaps it would be nice for you to take a break for the rest of the day and tomorrow, then we can tend to her majesty and you will recover. Once you are strong and better, who best than you to return to her majesty's side?" Aquatta chipped in quickly.
The way the girls spoke, one would think that their top concern was her health but she knew them better than that to know that their major concern was not her but her majesty.
Letting out a deep sigh, Aeverie shook her head and smiled at them.
"You young ones need not worry, just know that I would be alright. I can still hold on for her majesty."
"But if the queen sees you like this, she would feel bad and even more angry that she is doing this to you.. This is why you must allow us to tend to her in your stead."
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CHAPTER 79
After they left, Vidor finally came out from hiding. His gaze still remained fixed on the spot they once stood. Taking in a deep breath he sighed.
"That was a close call," he thought.
His mind flashed back and recalled the saddened look on her face when she turned towards him.
*Flashback*
Immediately he turned and hid, he took some seconds to calm his fast-beating heart before turning his head a bit to the side to look at her.
It was then he noticed the look of pain etched deep in her eyes still and felt his heart clench at the sight of her.
She was in pain and it was because of him. He felt bad. Just too bad, for taking such a decision.
His lips parted as his mouth opened, while he tried gasping for breath. Slowly he reached up to his chest and gently placed a hand over his heart.
BADUM! BADUM!
He shut his eyes again, holding his breath in the process and tightening his face. The pain was much.
He could only imagine what Era must have been going through.
After some time he turned around again only to see that Aeverie was walking towards her, then he resumed watching her.
*Flashback Ends*
"Why does it hurt so much just from watching her cry? No this must have a more logical explanation. These feelings cannot be."
***
Unknown to Vidor, Era did not completely leave when she did and she later caught sight of him but she was too irritated by the sight of him to even bother with letting him see her.
In anger, she walked away back to her bed and awaited the royal physician.
It had been days really but later she thought more on the matter and knew that for her to be well and enact her revenge she would need to actually start by taking treatment and eating to regain strength, then she can mourn well and still come out from her bitterness and sadness.
"My Queen," Aeverie called out, distracting her from her thoughts.
"Yes?"
"I…" She paused, trying her best to sort out the words in her head first before she pour them out on Era.
"What is it? Tell me," Era probed after some time.
"Well, I just wanted to remind you but I do not want you to think that I am insensitive considering that I am thinking about you and your welfare."
"What is it, Aeverie? Tell me."
"Well, the kids. Their asking of you have become more consistent and I… I do not know what to do. I have told young Anna countless times that you are not around and travelled but who would have known that would only further worsen their situation?"
"How do you mean?"
"They now bother about your safety more than theirs or their wellbeing and it is really taking quite he toll on Anna. The little girl is trying to be strong for you by taking charge when any one of us aren't around. Other than that, she is doing…"
"Great if she is doing fine, no need to worry, she would grow strong," Era interrupted.
"Umm…" she began and then she sat down beside Era. "I am sorry to be the bearer of sad news but I would speak still."
"Go on," Era urged her.
"Yes. It is sad to say but she took up responsibility at a young age and now she fears for you. She is scared that she would lose you too just like she lost her mum. More importantly, she doesn't sleep without having nightmares and bad dreams."
"Why didn't you let me know since?"
"Because you had so much on your plate. I did not want to add to it that was why."
Shaking her head at her Lady Royal, Era managed a pained smile. "I know but this is important. They are important to me too. Their well being, future and life would be your legacy."
"I know and it is scary because she has so many potentials within her. Lately, she has lost the most weight. No longer does she smile again but she is always sad. I think you have to see her or something. Give her hope to live on and continue."
"Why me?"
"Because I see Anna in you. Whenever I see you like this, you remind me of her, your majesty. Regardless, she is a fighter and so are you. You do not need to sit in here and feel sorry or pity for yourself, no. Rather you get up, shake your losses and start afresh again. You haven't lost it all yet. Where there is life, there is hope."
"I have heard you. I will send her a letter. Can she read and write now?"
"Now?"
"What is the matter? Did I ask a wrong question?" Era asked looking confused by Aeverie's disposition.
"No, my queen, you did not ask a wrong question per se. It is just that… Sigh, where do I start from? You may not know but Anna is adept with the pen and knows how to read. Not perfectly though, but the child was still learning before her family and kingdom fell by the sword."
"Oh, I see…" Era looked thoughtful as she began to come up with ways to ensure this whole thing was fixed.
"Great then. I would send her a letter to carry on and wait for me. When I have found the strength, I would return to her. Meanwhile, get whatever money I have left and ensure you enrol them for school. I would love for her to rise and be great."
"Noted, your majesty."
"If anyone pocknoses on their background, ignore them. I would handle that later or ask Lord Damian to sort it out for me."
"Oh, I see my queen is using the Lord so soon," Aeverie said with a smile.
If she was not married already to Vidor, Aeverie would have been rooting for the Lord but then again he was already old enough to be her father.
"Sigh, yes, he seems trustworthy and I well, I would still look into him."
"Well to me, it seems like you have already agreed to have him as an ally, your majesty."
"Is that so? Well, not a bad idea."
"So you are back on your feet?"
"No. I still will mourn and after three months, I would step out."
0_0
***
Era's decision to Aeverie's dismay really did come to pass. For days, she chose not to step out but the one thing that Aeverie was thankful for was the fact that she allowed the royal physician Louis to treat her while also now taking in food and more fruits from time to time.
In the part of the other affairs of the kingdom, she did not bother herself and left Diona to do her will. All that remained in her mind and heart was to mourn.
After all, most people would only want her to stay off things because of the treason plot her family fell trapped for.
Aeverie took in a deep breath and then with her mouth open wide, she quickly managed to reach up to her face and cover her lips as her nose and sneezing came raining down.
ACHEM!!
All the girls surrounding her stopped to look at her. At first, they had been pestering the poor lady to allow them to see Era but she could not and so she refused them.
Ever since the incident, she was the only one permitted to visit the chambers of the queen and tend to her. In that regard, she had the girls do the visiting of the children from time to time.
Rushing up to her, they began to ask her questions about her health and if she was okay.
"My Lady, are you alright?"
"Yes, you look pale. Perhaps you are unwell," Azzura stated after touching her neck with the back of her palm.
"Hmm, I think she has been stressed out to much late;y with doing our chores for the queen," Arya added.
"True. Perhaps it would be nice for you to take a break for the rest of the day and tomorrow, then we can tend to her majesty and you will recover. Once you are strong and better, who best than you to return to her majesty's side?" Aquatta chipped in quickly.
The way the girls spoke, one would think that their top concern was her health but she knew them better than that to know that their major concern was not her but her majesty.
Letting out a deep sigh, Aeverie shook her head and smiled at them.
"You young ones need not worry, just know that I would be alright. I can still hold on for her majesty."
"But if the queen sees you like this, she would feel bad and even more angry that she is doing this to you.. This is why you must allow us to tend to her in your stead."
************CHAPTER 79After they left, Vidor finally came out from hiding. His gaze still remained fixed on the spot they once stood. Taking in a deep breath he sighed."That was a close call," he thought.His mind flashed back and recalled the saddened look on her face when she turned towards him.*Flashback*Immediately he turned and hid, he took some seconds to calm his fast-beating heart before turning his head a bit to the side to look at her.It was then he noticed the look of pain etched deep in her eyes still and felt his heart clench at the sight of her.She was in pain and it was because of him. He felt bad. Just too bad, for taking such a decision.His lips parted as his mouth opened, while he tried gasping for breath. Slowly he reached up to his chest and gently placed a hand over his heart.BADUM! BADUM!He shut his eyes again, holding his breath in the process and tightening his face. The pain was much.He could only imagine what Era must have been going through.After some time he turned around again only to see that Aeverie was walking towards her, then he resumed watching her.*Flashback Ends*"Why does it hurt so much just from watching her cry? No this must have a more logical explanation. These feelings cannot be."***Unknown to Vidor, Era did not completely leave when she did and she later caught sight of him but she was too irritated by the sight of him to even bother with letting him see her.In anger, she walked away back to her bed and awaited the royal physician.It had been days really but later she thought more on the matter and knew that for her to be well and enact her revenge she would need to actually start by taking treatment and eating to regain strength, then she can mourn well and still come out from her bitterness and sadness."My Queen," Aeverie called out, distracting her from her thoughts."Yes?""I" She paused, trying her best to sort out the words in her head first before she pour them out on Era."What is it? Tell me," Era probed after some time."Well, I just wanted to remind you but I do not want you to think that I am insensitive considering that I am thinking about you and your welfare.""What is it, Aeverie? Tell me.""Well, the kids. Their asking of you have become more consistent and I I do not know what to do. I have told young Anna countless times that you are not around and travelled but who would have known that would only further worsen their situation?""How do you mean?""They now bother about your safety more than theirs or their wellbeing and it is really taking quite he toll on Anna. The little girl is trying to be strong for you by taking charge when any one of us aren't around. Other than that, she is doing""Great if she is doing fine, no need to worry, she would grow strong," Era interrupted."Umm" she began and then she sat down beside Era. "I am sorry to be the bearer of sad news but I would speak still.""Go on," Era urged her."Yes. It is sad to say but she took up responsibility at a young age and now she fears for you. She is scared that she would lose you too just like she lost her mum. More importantly, she doesn't sleep without having nightmares and bad dreams.""Why didn't you let me know since?" "Because you had so much on your plate. I did not want to add to it that was why."Shaking her head at her Lady Royal, Era managed a pained smile. "I know but this is important. They are important to me too. Their well being, future and life would be your legacy.""I know and it is scary because she has so many potentials within her. Lately, she has lost the most weight. No longer does she smile again but she is always sad. I think you have to see her or something. Give her hope to live on and continue.""Why me?""Because I see Anna in you. Whenever I see you like this, you remind me of her, your majesty. Regardless, she is a fighter and so are you. You do not need to sit in here and feel sorry or pity for yourself, no. Rather you get up, shake your losses and start afresh again. You haven't lost it all yet. Where there is life, there is hope.""I have heard you. I will send her a letter. Can she read and write now?""Now?""What is the matter? Did I ask a wrong question?" Era asked looking confused by Aeverie's disposition."No, my queen, you did not ask a wrong question per se. It is just that Sigh, where do I start from? You may not know but Anna is adept with the pen and knows how to read. Not perfectly though, but the child was still learning before her family and kingdom fell by the sword.""Oh, I see" Era looked thoughtful as she began to come up with ways to ensure this whole thing was fixed."Great then. I would send her a letter to carry on and wait for me. When I have found the strength, I would return to her. Meanwhile, get whatever money I have left and ensure you enrol them for school. I would love for her to rise and be great.""Noted, your majesty.""If anyone pocknoses on their background, ignore them. I would handle that later or ask Lord Damian to sort it out for me.""Oh, I see my queen is using the Lord so soon," Aeverie said with a smile.If she was not married already to Vidor, Aeverie would have been rooting for the Lord but then again he was already old enough to be her father."Sigh, yes, he seems trustworthy and I well, I would still look into him.""Well to me, it seems like you have already agreed to have him as an ally, your majesty.""Is that so? Well, not a bad idea.""So you are back on your feet?""No. I still will mourn and after three months, I would step out."0_0***Era's decision to Aeverie's dismay really did come to pass. For days, she chose not to step out but the one thing that Aeverie was thankful for was the fact that she allowed the royal physician Louis to treat her while also now taking in food and more fruits from time to time.In the part of the other affairs of the kingdom, she did not bother herself and left Diona to do her will. All that remained in her mind and heart was to mourn.After all, most people would only want her to stay off things because of the treason plot her family fell trapped for.Aeverie took in a deep breath and then with her mouth open wide, she quickly managed to reach up to her face and cover her lips as her nose and sneezing came raining down.ACHEM!!All the girls surrounding her stopped to look at her. At first, they had been pestering the poor lady to allow them to see Era but she could not and so she refused them.Ever since the incident, she was the only one permitted to visit the chambers of the queen and tend to her. In that regard, she had the girls do the visiting of the children from time to time.Rushing up to her, they began to ask her questions about her health and if she was okay."My Lady, are you alright?""Yes, you look pale. Perhaps you are unwell," Azzura stated after touching her neck with the back of her palm."Hmm, I think she has been stressed out to much late;y with doing our chores for the queen," Arya added."True. Perhaps it would be nice for you to take a break for the rest of the day and tomorrow, then we can tend to her majesty and you will recover. Once you are strong and better, who best than you to return to her majesty's side?" Aquatta chipped in quickly.The way the girls spoke, one would think that their top concern was her health but she knew them better than that to know that their major concern was not her but her majesty.Letting out a deep sigh, Aeverie shook her head and smiled at them."You young ones need not worry, just know that I would be alright. I can still hold on for her majesty.""But if the queen sees you like this, she would feel bad and even more angry that she is doing this to you.. This is why you must allow us to tend to her in your stead."
