19: The Only Saviour

Prince Namir 

"So you decide by tomorrow, if you still want to go with me put off that lantern by your right side. And if you don't,..."

Things will get messy for me. 

I can't escape marrying Layaal nor can i save my mother. But I'm willing to risk everything if Farah doesn't want to come with me.

... I'll understand and leave after 10 seconds" i stood up to leave.

because even though I'm hoping she will refuse my offer for her safety, i don't want her to reject me right away.

"I leave you in peace " i turned and began stroding away, then heard one of the waiting ladies asking me if I'd like to see her but I declined. 

I'm more than certain that, the moment i see her doe eyes again, there's no doubt she's coming with me whether she likes it or not. And i don't want to break the promise I just made.

I went back to my sleeping chamber and Faris was almost done making my bed. He has arranged everything in order, my books, scrolls, swords, ink, writing feather and papers.

"We are spending only two nights here, why the need for all this Faris?" I asked sitting down on the cot and leaning against the large leather cushion.

"I have sent invitations to the members of The secret organisation. It's safer to have our meeting here than the capital, because I'm suspecting that the king has gotten the wind of our movements" he stood tall as he finished lighting the lamps keeping the room bright.

"I believe we have a mole(a spy) my prince"

I quickly sat up with a frown "any of the members whom dares to disclose our secret is at the risk of losing everything he has and his whole bloodline will be wiped off from this world! So who has the nerve to??!"

Faris dung his head "That's what puzzles me my prince. But i will be sure to find out before we return to the capital"

I exhaled. "Make sure everyone attends tomorrow's meeting"

"Sure my prince. Fi amanillah (i leave you in Allah's care)" 

He has already exited the room when i called his attention.

"Yes my prince" he re-enters.

"Do you think Farah will decide to follow me?" Why did i bother about her when i have a bigger issue at hand?.

"After what she heard and witnessed, I'm really not sure about what she's thinking. But whatever the case may be, I'm glad that she's under your protection"

I hissed "there's no use in talking to you".

Instead he smiled back "I leave you in peace once again "

......

16 men dressed in black clothes sat across each other in the room leaving the head seat for me. They are all people who holds a lot of power or who came from highly influencial families, and are ready to rebel against the current monarchy.

Meanwhile I'm their leader, the prince of that exact kingdom.

They all stood up when i entered, untill i find my seat and Faris stood by my side as always.

"Before we start anything, i want each of us to remember that the moment we're exposed, not only we won't live to see the next day but the people we're sacrificing our lives to protect also will Face the worst death possible."

My eyes scan from the one closest to me to the one sitting at the farthest. 

Some sat rigid but some trembles.

"I don't plan to work with weak minds, whomever is scared of what is to come should leave now or if I'll end him myself if something happens" my voice was harsh and they all stiffened.

For few seconds none move an inch, then suddenly one stood up.

I lift my gaze to him flabbergasted.

"Suleiman?!" My eyes couldn't believe what I'm seeing.

"I'm sorry but I'll quit"

"Have you grew fondness to the throne?" I questioned because as far as i know there's nothing he hates more than it.

"Not at all. However i believe I'll benefit from nothing here since i can't protect my dear ones even though I'm sacrificing my life to be here".

"I promise to protect them for you " i know this is about accepting Layaal.

"You're doing the opposite of that" he snap back, which I'm sure if not because it's Suleiman, Faris would have already brought him to his knees.

I ignored him and turned my attention to everyone in the room.

"I got married exactly two weeks ago, and I plan to bring my wife to the palace and make her my Princess".

A subtle sound of coughs was heard as their indirect sign of opposition. 

"I'm doing this to stop Waziri's daughter from becoming a hurdle to us. I have evidence that she's one of the Queen's people, and they'll use her to destroy us."

I finished the sentence setting my eyes on Suleiman. "Do you want to see that evidence?"

He seemed lost for a moment. Because he thought no matter how much Layaal wishes to get married to me, she'll never join hands with my enemies just to get me.

He sat down defeated.

"Faris bring forward the objectives of today's meeting" i instructed the guard. 

He dropped to his knees before handing me the scroll and i opened it to read the content out for them.

....

I never thought there's something that will make me anxious in the whole universe. But not being sure about what Farah will actually choose is driving me crazyyy.

"My prince... prince?" Faris Waved at me.

"Hmm? What were you saying?" 

He can't believe that i was lost in a daze.

"May I ask what disturbing the mind of a battle warrior?"

I want to tell him but I don't want him to start thinking that i have some weird feelings towards Farah. 

She just made me anxious for the first time, that's all.

Instead i asked "What's the time now?"

He checked the shadow clock outside before he answered with. "An hour past mid day (1pm)" i just nod while counting the remaining hours before i get my answer from Farah. 

I'm really not sure if i can patiently wait 8 more hours before i hear what she has decided.

"My prince, Our materials has arrived from (misrah) Egypt". He brought me out of my daze again.

"What?.. what material?"

His lips parted in surprise. "The weapons my prince?!" 

"Oh okay, let's go and check them immediately" i stood up and began tucking my daggers, then picked my sword and step out to meet Yah Aziza waiting by my door.

"Ukhti why haven't you entered?" 

She smiled, "i just came here and was about to ask for permission when i saw you coming outside "

I nodded "is there a problem?" I asked noticing the smile on her lips.

"Have you talked to Rooh?" She asked back.

"Yes i did" i answered straightforward.

"Has she decided? What did she say?"

"I should be asking you this, since you're with her all day, i believe you know what she's thinking". I raised a brow.

"I'm here because I can't figure her out, I thought she'll say something since it's you."

"Then you should wait until when she said the something". I scrunch my face. 

Seriously i often forget that Yah Aziza is my elder sister since she still act like a young girl when she has an 8 years old daughter.

"Well I'm only curious because when i offered to give her your heart she reject it instantly. So i have the slightest hope that she'll agree to stay with me instead of leaving with you."

"So that's why you're happy? Because my Wife might not agree to leave with me?" 

This is ridiculous!.

"Oh she's your wife! I completely forgot about that" she smack her forehead. "Then Let's hope for the best little brother" she pinch my cheek and hurriedly left giggling, leaving me fuming in anger.

So Yah Aziza is the one convincing Farah to reject me and stay with her?!

_i forgot that i was the one who gave her the freedom of choice_

By noon. We finished organising our good and planning on how we'll sneak them into the capital by hiding them into Farah's wedding gift we arranged as part of our plan. So that means if Farah refuses to leave with me this will also be in vain.

By this time, I'm really hoping she'll trust me to keep the promise i made to her and come with me.

....

I feel like dragging time closer when it's not more than half an hour left. I even prayed both maghrib and Isha for the first time in more than two weeks but my mind was somewhere the whole time.

Finally! It's time to meet Farah. I didn't wait for any formalities or for the guards i assigned to guard her room to announce of my arrival, i barged into the room and sat down.

She sat behind the long curtain but Unlike yesterday she didn't speak today and i find myself yearning to hear her voice. 

"Have you decided?" I asked after the long moment of silence.

"Yes Master" she answered softly.

"And what is that?" My eyes were fixed on the lamp, counting the seconds with my heartbeats. 

If the lamp doesn't go off when the time is up, i have no option than to leave. I choose this for myself!.

And the funny thing is Farah is not moving at all. 

3s

2s

1s

And the lamp goes off!.

I breathed. Hadn't realised i was holding it for the last 10 seconds.

Before i could say anything she pulled the curtain to reveal the most beautiful woman I've ever seen in my life. And i hold my breath again!

"You're my only saviour, how can i refuse you?"

This is Farah's voice but Who is this woman???!.

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Sorry for the late night post 😔

Mrs Imran 💖