His Destined Empress

Ch-19 (Suffocated)

Ezekiel looked at Augustus, who greeted him with a bow. He smiled, allowing Augustus to get up. Augustus knew why suddenly did he come to visit Asiaur. He is sure that other kingdoms will send some people in their kingdom to investigate. This is going to be chaos. Archduke and Eugene, who are as the back of the kingdom, are not telling the truth.

“I see, you are going somewhere, Crown Prince of Asiaur.”; Ezekiel said, making Augustus smile. He sure was on the way to Griffith family. He had sent the letter to them and, to his surprise, Archduke allowed him to visit his nephew and niece. Maybe Archduke is telling the truth, or he is hiding something more valuable than his own life.

“Yes, I was about to meet some friends of mine. But I can delay that. You don’t have to worry about it, Imperial Crown Prince, and please call me Augustus. ‘Crown Prince of Asiaur’ is really mouthful.”; Augustus said.

“Very well then Augustus. You don’t have to wait for me, you can meet your friends. I am here, I am sure we will be very well acquainted before I leave the kingdom.”; Ezekiel answered. Augustus and Ezekiel are of same age but there was too much difference in aura. One could see how worthy Ezekiel is as the Imperial Crown Prince by the way he intimidates Augustus with just a smile.

“Very well, Your Majesty.”; Augustus said and walked out of the guest room. William and Agatha just watched and did not interfere with anything. They need Augustus to deal with the pressure and the way he walked out of the room disappointed them. He still needs much training.

Ezekiel smiled at The King and Queen as he took a seat with them.

“Shall we cut the chase?”; Ezekiel said, making the couple look at him with a question. They sure know that he is here to question about the Goddess power. Kez was not too sure about it, but he could do nothing. He took an oath to be faithful and loyal to the Crown Prince and he is regretting that impulsive decision of his.

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Augustus walked inside the carriage, wanting to get away from Ezekiel. He does not know why, but he feared the man. Ezekiel is not older or more experience than him yet he gave him chills with just a smile.

“To Griffith fief.”; Augustus said, as the carriage moved. Augustus is just happy that he would not have to deal with Ezekiel for at least a day because he will stay behind. He will need to examine this nephew and niece of his.

Rowan smirked as he and Kez started following Augustus’ carriage.

“Your Highness, why are we following Crown Prince Augustus’ carriage.”; Kez questioned Rowan, who looked like he was having fun of his life.

“Why do you think Augustus would leave Imperial Crown Prince and go somewhere? There has to something going on. Unlike Ezekiel, who has many opportunities to investigate, we have little options here. We have to make the most of everything.”; Rowan said, as they kept on the following the carriage.

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Aahana was just sitting in the garden with a cold poker face. She was alert to everyone. The only ones whom she could actually stand being close to her are her brother and Eleanor. She even had to ask maids to leave her alone because it was getting trying to her. She would have not been tried if she knew why she is on the guard but she does not know.

“Miss Aahana.”; Samuel called her out, making her look at him. He stood a few feet away from her, frozen. She was sitting on the swing between the black roses, her hair was flowing with the wind as the flower petals fell on her hair. This is it; this was missing from their house. Happiness, happiness was missing, she was missing.

Aahana stood up, controlling her trembling. She is not weak; she has control over her body. She smiled at Samuel as he walked towards her.

“Would you like to have a cup of tea with me? I am really curious about your world.”; He said. Aahana smiled and nodded. She cannot escape from it because there is definitely does not have anything else to do and they know that.

They both sat down as the maids served the tea. Aahana calmed her heart down. She has trained for so many years, yet she is finding it hard to control her trembling with every passing time.

“So, I was your world compares to ours.”; Samuel asked.

“Advanced.”; Aahana said brutally making Samuel raise his eyebrows up.

“We do not have magic but we have technologies. We can shoot a whole city in other country from out country. We have cameras that can record people and click life like pictures. We have vehicles that does not need horses, they run from a fuel, we have airplanes to carry us in air and many more.”; Aahana replied. Samuel was shocked to hear about this. They could fly in air without magic, it is impossible here, only the people have wind power or wings power can they fly in the sky.

“Do you hate it here?”; Samuel asked, making her look at him. He is not an i***t. His eyes are always following him and he can see that she is not comfortable here anymore. She is on the guard against everyone; she truly is relaxed when she is with Aarav or his mother.

“No, it is nothing like that. Me and my brother has always been working guys, so having so much free time is not suitable for me. I like to work, so I think I will try to find some work to do.”; Aahana said. Samuel frowned; but said nothing. She does not have to work at all; they are rich; she and Aarav can just stay here doing nothing for a lifetime. But he understands having something to do may actually make them feel that they have become a part of this world and that would help him and his family to keep them here.

“I can help you guys to look for a job.”; Samuel said. Aahana looked at him with raised eyebrows, but then shook her head.

“You guys have already done enough. We will handle finding a job.”; Aahana replied. She does not want to rely on Griffith family. She wants to get out of this house as soon as possible. She feels suffocated here. Samuel gave her a restrained smile, but nodded either way.