Seized By The Sea God

chapter 18

I beamed excitedly and gripped both their hands with a glint in my eyes, "perfect, you guys would be my tour guard." They both stared at me confused, I smiled and laid on my bed, "I'd want to tour the castle and get acquainted with it, as you guys know I've been here for a week and I haven't seen the outside of the castle or what it looks like. It's just from the dining hall to my room, I want you two to show me around the castle" I explained and got up from the bed. There was silence for a moment before Christine started with a groan, ''Jasmine, the king has restricted you from leaving your chambers. You have been confined in here" she let out in one breath, I sprang up from the bed not getting anything she was saying, "Say it again"; I uttered with trembling lips.

"You have been confined in your chambers per the King's order" I can feel the colors on my face draining, why did he want to confine me in this room, did he find out about little plans? Several questions bombarding my head that I can't find the answer to, be calm jasmine and solve this matter calmly. I breathed heavily rubbing my chest, then turning to the two girls who are also staring at me, "why! Why did he want to confine me here, did I break the rules?" I asked nervously, scared that the king might be unhappy with my behavior when he came to my room. I rubbed my palm tensely as I was already about to break down.

"Calm down Jasmine, you did break the rules. He is keeping you away from his mother who would be visiting the East wing soon" she let out and stared out of the window, "probably she should be here by now. All you have to do is relax" Annabelle said, patting my hair. I heaved a sigh of relief, a moment ago I was already drenched in cold sweat afraid that something bad might occur, it seems like I'm just overthinking everything. "You both scared the s**t outta me" I pinched Annabelle's wrist and yelled which made me laugh out loud, we ran around the room as they chased after me attempting to catch me but I was fast enough to dodge them. Shortly we were all laying on the bed panting heavily, still couldn't stop thinking about what Annabelle said, why would he hide me away from his mother? Is it because he is afraid that I might run to his mother for help that would make everyone know his bad deeds leading to his downfall? I sat up from the bed with both hands under my jaw.

"Lost in thoughts again. What are you thinking about Jasmine?" Both girls stood up and sat close to me. "Noting that is too important, I'm still wondering why the king would not want his mother to see, is he afraid of something?" I inquired curiously.

"No, the king is not afraid of anyone, it's the other way round. People trembled in his presence, he spares no betrayal or defaulters of rule. Coming to this point of not wanting his mother from seeing, I believe something must be up" Christine explained. I ruffled my hair picking out a few points from her statement, an idea popped up in my mind abruptly. "Girls!" I called their attention "I was wondering how long you guys have been here, are you from this kingdom or you were held hostage?" They both stared at me like I'd grown horns and suddenly burst out in laughter.

"Jasmine you're really overthinking everything, Annabelle and I are from this kingdom. King Damon probably has no time for keeping humans as hostages, but you're an exception. Do you know why?" She asked, holding both my hands, I shook my head, mouthing a "no" to her. "it's because you have the face of our supposed queen, everyone in the east wing knows about it, so chill and don't get all tense up because the king will definitely send you back to your home once he confirmed that you're not his queen" she further explained but my mind can't digest or understand what she's saying, I quickly retrieve my hand from her grip while staring at her with confusion, but being the strong girl is trying to survive, I masked the confusion in my eyes and smiled.

"It's good to know that you both are from here, I guess I will have a nice time with you guys tomorrow?"

"That depends on the King's approval, you will have to seek his permission Jasmine" Anna muttered sternly, I rolled my eyes as a loud groan left my mouth. "Fine, I'll do that during dinner. Guess I'm not having dinner in this room cause I'm already tired of staying in here the whole day"

"I believe the king won't be so merciless with you" she responded with a wink.

"Right Jasmine, you have a good rest. We will be back to prepare your bath and also get you ready for the said dinner so you will be able to charm the king and get his approval" Christine asserted, backing Annabelle. I groaned, throwing a pillow at them, their laughter echoed through the whole room as they stepped out of the room locking the door behind them. I sat up flustered at their last word, these two are unbelievable. What made them think that I'll try to use my charm on their king, "disgusting" I mumbled, my heart itched at the thought of "using my charm on him" which I know that I'd be oblivious about. I fell back on the bed wondering if he would approve my tour around the castle, slowly drifting to sleep.

"Bang" I was startled and got off the bed as I heard a sound in my room, I looked around but found no one, "Is anyone here?" I let out trying to hide the fear in my voice, but I got no response. "Christine, Anna! Are you there?" Still no response, I sighed and went back to bed, probably dreaming again.