Chapter 47 & 48 (Semi-Final) : Breaking the Curse
Augustus was walking towards the stairs when a guard rushed to him suddenly.
“Your highness, Lady Aurora is unconscious by the stairs” he knelt down.
“What!!!!” Augustus exclaimed and rushed down to the stairs, his blood seized for a seconds, his mouth wide agape as he met Aurora laid flat in her own pool of blood.
“Fuck” he mumbled and scooped Aurora in her arms dashing out the scene.
Esmeralda sat in front of her mirror, a smirk playing on her lips.
She looked at her reflection and she smirked more. “She killed my baby and I’ll kill hers too”
“It either she dies or the baby dies” She laughed mischievously, as her voice echoed through her Lounge wall.
“I can’t wait to hear the news” she giggled dramatically still laughing.
She stood up to see a figure before her revealing Alora
“Who are you” Esmeralda asked checking maybe her door isn’t left opened but it was locked.
“How did you get in” She asked curiously, her smirk fading away from her face.
“Keep quiet, I want you to now go to the emperor’s chamber and tell them what you just did” Alora commanded.
“Who are you to tell me what to do” Esmeralda asked, twitching her lips.
“Go and reveal what you did right now” Alora pointed at the door.
“No, I won’t…….it is tit for tat. She killed my baby and I’ll kill hers too” Esmeralda spat.
“Then you will go the hard way” Alora said and used her eyes to compell her and Esmeralda stood still.
“Now go and reveal what you just did” Alora commanded and Esmeralda nodded slowly going out of her chamber alone.
Emperor Augustus paced in his suite waiting for the physician to be done, Queen Nana stormed in asking of her.
“Son, where is she?” she asked and Augustus pointed at the inner chamber. She didn’t hesitate before going in and Augustus followed.
The physician was still Attending to Aurora when Esmeralda came in.
“What are you doing here” Augustus asked.
“It me…I did it” she muttered.
“Did what” Queen Nana asked.
“I pushed her down the stairs” Esmeralda muttered without remorse.
“How could you do that, Esmeralda” Queen Nana half yelled.
“She killed my baby and I’ll kill hers……” Esmeralda yelled back.
“What did you just say” Augustus asked, his blood boiling already.
“I did it, I pray she looses her child” Esmeralda said.
Augustus swiftly moved towards her and grabbed her neck tightly raising her up and she struggled for breath.
His veins were visible on his neck down to his hands, his hands trembling, he wanted to kill her at the moment.
Her legs were dangling in the air as Augustus tightened his hands around her neck, his eyes were bloodshot as Blood started coming out of her mouth.
Astrid wanted to move closer to stop him. “Stay back” Augustus growled.
“How dare you….. ” He muttered. “I swear to Gawd, if she loses my baby…you are dead. I mean it, I Fucking mean it” He growled and pushed her down as she fell down with a loud thud.
Queen Nana moved closer to Esmeralda and gave her two sound slap on her cheek making it damn red.
“Animal!!” Queen Nana spat.
“She killed my child too” Esmeralda yelled.
“Astrid” Augustus screamed and Astrid came closer.
“Take this idiot down to the darkest and deepest part of the dungeon now and chain her. start by lashing her and don’t stop until you receive orders from me” he growled and Esmeralda eyes widened.
“You are hereby ripped of your status as a mistress, take her maid too. I’m sure they are both behind this” he declared.
“You can’t do this to me your highness” She shouted as the guards grabbed her. She struggled to move away from hus grip but he were too strong for her.
“I’m a royalty, your highness. Don’t treat me like this” Esmeralda yelled as the Astrid dragged her away.
Augustus had tears in his eyes as he gazed at Aurora who was lying lifeless on the bed.
Queen Nana moved towards him, holding his hands.
“I should have sent her back to her father’s kingdom, I shouldn’t have let her stay mother” he said in between tears.
“It not your fault, Son. We just need to make sure she doesn’t loose the baby” Queen Nana said and he nods slightly.
“I can’t believe she was pushed, it hurts….Mother” He cried as Queen Nana patted him.
The physician turned to them, her eyes widened as she stared at Aurora.
“Did she loose the pregnancy” Queen Nana asked and the physician shook her head.
“Words, woman..” Augustus yelled and she spoke up.
“No, your highness. She didn’t loose the child, I’ve never seen such before but it still a good news” The physician smiled and they heaved a sigh of relief.
“Is she okay” he asked.
“Yes, she’ll be fine after a few rest” The physician muttered.
“Alright, you can go” Queen Nana said and the physician bowed before leaving the chamber completely.
Suddenly, Aurora sat up her gaze on the people Infront of her then her tummy.
Queen Nana crept beside her same as Augustus.
Her breath was rapid “I didn’t loose my baby right??” She asked feeling insecure.
“No, you didn’t Goddess. You will not” Augustus held her hands and she closed her eyes heaving a sigh of relief.
“You need to get some rest Aurora” Queen Nana muttered, laying Aurora back on the bed.
Sapphire suddenly rushed in and crept beside Aurora.
“Bestie, I heard what really happened. Are you okay??” She asked checking the part of Aurora body as Augustus stopped her.
“I’m fine sapphire, your God-son is fine” Aurora smiled rubbing her tummy.
“Oh my, I’m going to kill that witch” sapphire heaved loudly folding her fist.
“Which witch” Aurora asked.
“It Esmeralda, she pushed you” Sapphire blurted.
“What!!!!!” Aurora eyes widened, she wanted to stand up but the pain from her body couldn’t let her.
“Hey, hey…..she needs some rest” Augustus pulled Sapphire away from her.
“But brother……..” .
“You should go to your suite Sapphire……” Queen Nana stood up as she took Sapphire hand taking her out of the chamber.
“Mother….” Sapphire called.
“Go meet your lover Sapphire” Queen Nana blurted and Sapphire eyes widened in surprise.
“What!!!!, I don’t have a……”
“Don’t deny it Sapp, I’ve got my eyes on you all this while” Queen Nana muttered and she shook.
Her mother knows about her relationship with Astrid.
“You knew…” Sapphire said and Queen Nana nodded.
“You are supposed to be mingling with a royalty sapphire not a guard, yunno” Queen Nana muttered and she sigh sadly.
“I can’t help it, Mother” Sapphire said trying to convince her.
“I once thought that you’ll find your soulmate at the coronation day…but this”.
Sapphire looked at her.
“I won’t stop you from not dating who you want but be careful once your brother finds out about it” Queen Nana patted her hair and walked away to her suite.
Sapphire stood as she bit her lips gently.
Astrid dragged Esmeralda into a dark dungeon and entered with some guards locking the gate.
Esmeralda banged the gate repeatedly furiously “Let me out, how dare you lock me up here” she growled.
“Stay put, Esmeralda” Astrid said and Esmeralda eyes widened.
“What!!, You called me by my name” She gasped.
“Yes I did, and so. You are already ripped off your status now you are E_s_m_e_r_a_l_d_a only” Atlas chuckled and she stiffened her face.
He dragged her and pinned her into a pole chaining her.
“Let me gooo” She cried bitterly but it turned into deaf ears. Sage was also dragged in.
“My lady” she wept.
“Don’t call me fool, you brought this stupid idea in the first place” Esmeralda spat.
They were chained to a pole as the guards took stick which has thorns on it.
“No oooo, Don’t do it” She should.
As the stick landed on her body, she screamed loudly as her cries echoed through the dungeon.
“Ahhhhhhhhhhh”.
The preparation of the coronation already started as the palace was bustling with Activities, maids moving from one place to another.
Aurora and Sapphire watched from the window.
“In few days time, you’ll be called Empress Aurora, oh my” Sapphire gleamed and Aurora chuckled.
“You are funny Sapp” Aurora laughed.
“Oh yeah, lest I forget….Mother knows about my relationship with Astrid” Sapphire dropped and Aurora gasped.
“Seriously!!!!!!!, I thought it was a secret” she exclaimed.
“She had eyes on me all this while, I didn’t know”.
Jade suddenly entered and they darted their gaze towards her.
“Is this a private conversation” she asked.
“Noo”.
“Somehow” they said at once.
They glanced at each other.
“What are you saying” Sapphire rolled her eyes.
“You too are letting me out, is it because I’m not a royal” Jade pouted and Aurora went to her.
“Sorry, you aren’t left out jade. I haven’t seen you for a while….. that why” Aurora held her shoulders and she nodded.
“C’mon, sit here let drink some Liquor” Sapphire said as they sat down.
“I can’t drink Sapphire” Jade muttered. “I’ll drink” Aurora wanted to take the Liquor when they stopped her.
“No oooo” Jade and Sapphire chorused.
“Why” Aurora asked curiously.
“Your baby, you shouldn’t drink Aurora. It dangerous for my God-son” Sapphire explained and Aurora pouted.
“Jade!!” Aurora called.
“Yes”
“I look miserable right, I feel like I’m adding weight. Don’t lie to me be sincere” Aurora asked and Jade glanced at Sapphire who winked at her in return.
“Yes, a little but you still look beautiful” she demonstrated with her fingers putting emphasizing on the ‘Little’.
“I knew it, Sapphire you lied to me” Aurora said dramatically.
“Sorry, I don’t want you to feel down or try to reduce your weight. You still look ravishing” She replied.
“Really!!!!’
“Yes baby”
Aurora walked into the chamber on her nightwear but Augustus wasn’t in sight, she checked the inner chamber but didn’t saw him.
Her mind went to a place and she closed her eyes, unknowingly she appeared inside the bathroom and she opened her eyes to see Augustus in his bathtub.
“Huh, how did I get here” she asked herself.
Augustus opened his eyes to see her Infront of him.
“How did you get in Rory” he asked.
“I think I did it myself” She muttered.
“Since you are here, Join me Rory” he blurted.
“Huh” she blinked.
In a blink, Her nightwear vanished away from her body and he stood up too placing her on his laps in the bathtub. The water covering their nakedness.
“What the….” She said as she felt something thick poking her on her butt. Her eyes widened in realizing.
“Is that…. your…” She wanted to complete.
“Do you want it” he asked and she nodded.
“No, we shouldn’t. I don’t want to hurt my little champ inside you” he Muttered rubbing her portruding tummy and she pouted.
“But I want it” she squeezed her face.
He turned her around gently and pecked her lips. “I don’t want to hurt you baby” he said and she folded her arms.
“Why did you even ask me in the first place”.
He chuckled at her reaction as he carried her in a bridal style out of the bathtub.
“Do you know that we won’t see each other for three days” he muttered and she nodded wrapping her hands around his neck.
“I know that why I came today, I don’t want to leave you” she pouted tightening her hands and dropped her on the bed making her sit.
He bent in front of her and she pouted. “This three is like a punishment to me” He muttered and she chuckled.
“Me too, I’ll feel lonely” she pouted.
He captured his lips on her and responded to his pace, he fed on her lips like his meal as he found his way to her tongue entwining it. He sucked on her lips till it was swollen and she broke it.
Her lips were damn red as Augustus laid her on the bed.
He laid beside her moving closer to her but not too close so as to not tighten her covering them with the duvet.
“Let sleep” He gave her a short kiss and she rolled her eyes.
“August…..” She pouted.
“Is it about that again, let leave it for another day” He pulled her close wrapping his arms around her and she pouted.
“I love you Rory”.
“I love you More August…”
“I love your lips”.
“I love your hair”.
“I love your boobs” he said naughtily.
“I love your abs” she caressed it.
“I love your legs, that are sexy” he licked his lips and she chuckled loudly.
Soon, Nature took place as they slept in each other’s arms.
<11PM~AURORA’S CHAMBER>
Aurora was with Sapphire and Jade, it was the Second day she was apart from Augustus.
She wished the three days could just end quickly as she frowned.
“Don’t stress yourself Rory…”
“Don’t call me that, only my baby is allowed to call me that” She snapped cutting Sapphire off.
“Indeed” she rolled her eyes.
Aurora hit her legs on the bed severely wishing the time could just move faster.
“What is the time jade” She asked.
“This is just 11AM”.
“What!!!, It too slowww” She rolled her head.
“You are feeling lonely because you are not keeping yourself busy” Sapphire said.
“What should I be busy with, you all asked me not to do a thing” she complained.
Suddenly Odessa came into the chamber and they turned to her.
She played with her fingers as she approached them.
“Girls please excuse us” Aurora said to Sapphire and Jade.
They hesitated before going out of the chamber.
Odessa came closer an apologetic look on her face.
Suddenly, Odessa knelt in front of her making Aurora surprised.
Is this part of her games??
“I know you’ll be thinking why I’m doing this” Odessa muttered looking up at the shocking Aurora.
“I know I might have offended you, please forgive me Sis…….I just realized what I’ve been doing to you is meaningless” Odessa clamped her lips together tears falling off her face.
“I’m really sorry for hating on you Aurora, I was just jealous” She added.
Aurora blinked as she saw the sincerity in her eyes, she took Odessa up cleaning her tears.
“I’m sorry….sis” She stammered and Aurora hugged her.
She can’t hate her own sister, she can see that she was sincere as she stood still.
Odessa kept crying and Aurora patted her.
She broke it looking into her eyes “it’ll be so sad that father isn’t alive to attend your coronation” She muttered making a tear fall from Aurora too.
“It okay, I can’t hold a grudge against you” She patted her slowly and Odessa hugged her again.
Augustus sighed for the twelfth time as he stared at the books before him. He has been missing Aurora like crazily for a while now.
“Is there anything wrong, your highness” Astrid asked.
“No Astrid, you can go….I want to be alone” he muttered and Astrid left his chamber.
He groaned silently, and he hit the table angrily.
“Damn the tradition” he muttered and disappeared. He appeared in Aurora’s chamber and saw her just coming out of the bathroom.
“August……what!!!!” She exclaimed.
“I can’t help it anymore Rory” he muttered as he approached her.
“I thought……” She couldn’t complete it when he crashed his lips on hers deeply sucking on her lips like his life depends on it.
He broke it looking at her eyes as they were locked onto each other. “I’ve missed you, Rory”
“I won’t deny but I’ve missed you more than you do August” She said.
“I love you Rory, I won’t leave you no matter what!” He muttered and she smiled cupping his face.
“I love you more August…” She said and Took his lips on hers again wrapping her hands around his neck.
Chapter 49 & 50 (Final & Epilogue) : The New Empress
✨ LOVE AT LAST ✨
Esmeralda was being sent out of the palace back to her father’s kingdom. She was led outside by the guards as she scratched her neck.
Her while body was filled with rashes and scars that will take long to heal.
She look back at the palace and bit her lips.
She has been in the palace for good five years to catch the eye of the emperor. Just as she thought he was beginning to notice her, Aurora came into the picture and took him away.
Aurora was the chosen one but she is too greedy and obsessed for the status of the empress. She couldn’t let all what she laboured go in vain.
But it seems like that right now, she let her obsession take control of her. she made the wrong step?
She took in her lips as she entered the palaquin set for her and soon, it rode out of the palace.
The kitchen was full of activities as they prepared for the upcoming coronation holding the next day.
Madam Eloise was busy supervising them to make it perfect.
Jade was alone in a corner as she prepared a tea she was asked to do by Sapphire. She filled the cup with the tea as she went out of the kitchen to see Louis like he has been waiting for her.
Her face went red on seeing as she faced somewhere else to hide her blush.
“Hey” he called.
She composed herself and turned to him. “Louis” she smiled.
“Are you busy” he asked flashing her a smile.
“Not really, I just want to give this to princess Sapphire” She replied. Unknowingly, she bent her hand she was using to hold the small tray and a little content of the tea burnt her hand immediately.
“Ouch” she screamed as her hand turned red. Louis moved closer to her and collecting the tray from her checking her burnt hand.
“Is it painful” he asked and she shook her head smiling seeing him care.
“Let me help” he muttered.
“Don’t worry, I’ll just add some balms on it, it’ll clear after” She said and he dropped her hand. “Okay”
She took the tray carefully with her other hand as she turned to go.
“Let me escort you” he followed her and she nodded in affirmation.
“Jade!” He called.
“Yes”.
“I have something to tell you” He muttered and she stopped.
“What is it about..” She asked, curiosity in her voice.
“First, take the tea to the princess and meet me in the garden” He patted her hair and she slowly nodded.
“Sure” she said as she approached Sapphire’s chamber.
Aurora was sitting graciously in front of her mirror while the maids style her hair, her eyes were closed all along until they were done.
“My lady, check this out” Dina spoke up and Aurora opened her eyes.
Actually this is the third style they are making on her head but none of them was up to her taste.
They kept quiet as they watched Aurora stared at her reflection in the mirror hoping she will like this one but she had a disgusting look on her face as she touched it.
“I see you guys aren’t competent anymore, why is my hair this ugly? What style is this??” She asked scattering her hair as if to just cut it off as she considered how ugly it looked.
They looked down without saying a word.
“Why is there no pins in it?” Aurora asked.
“My lady, you said you don’t need any pins on your hair” Dina replied.
“I said so? But you should have asked again maybe I changed my mind” Aurora snapped.
“We can restyle it my lady….” Her other maids said.
“Not on my head, Leave…” She cut her off
“We are sorry, my lady” they chorused.
“Just leave, go out” she said and the maids walked out their head bowed sadly.
“Gosh!!” Aurora scoffed as she touched her hair.
“Should I just cut it off, ahhhh” She grabbed the scissors to cut it when Queen Nana came in and stopped her.
“No!!!” She screamed and Aurora stopped turning to her.
“Mother!!” Aurora exclaimed.
“Why did you want to cut your hair” She asked approaching her.
“It looks ugly..” Aurora replied.
“You shouldn’t try it Aurora, Let me style your hair” she sat Aurora down and began styling her hair.
Soon, Queen Nana fixed the last pin ok Aurora hair and held her shoulders. “Done” she smiled and Aurora checked the mirror smiling.
“This is what I’ve been expecting….” Aurora exclaimed hugging Queen Nana.
“Thank you Mother” Aurora muttered as Queen Nana hugged her back.
“You are always welcome…” She broke the hug
“You have just 12 minutes before you’ll go to meet the other Empress from other kingdom” Queen Nana muttered and Aurora nodded feeling tensed.
“You don’t have to be scared Aurora, they are also humans. Be confident, don’t let them underestimate you” she caress Aurora flawless face while Aurora smiled at her.
Jade entered the field to see Louis backing her, she smiled and approached him slowly and he turned back immediately with a flower in his hands.
Her eyes went wide for a seconds and she composed herself.
“What do you want to tell me” she asked.
“Take this” he stretched the flower to her and she slowly collected it.
“What for…..” She asked.
“It yours” he replied .
“Is this what you want to tell me” she tilted her head and he sigh loudly. She watched as he moved closer till they were no gap between them.
Jade blinked continuously as his face was closer to hers.
“I’ve been meaning to tell you this but it not that easy to say, I’ve been feeling this way for a while now and I can’t keep it anymore,I feel a strong connection between you and i but I want us to be more than friends” He said as she gasped for breath.
“What feeling is that?” She asked.
“Is Love, from the moment I met you my heart has been whispering your name. I can’t ignore this feeling jade, it grows each passing time I see you” he blurted and her eyes widened.
“I love you jade” he dropped the bombshell.
“He loves me” She said inwardly as her heart jumped in excitement.
“Erm….Louis” She called.
“To be sincere, I’ve also felt the same feeling you had” She said, her voice barely above whispers.
“Seriously!!!!” His eyes gleamed and he hugged her tightly while she hugged him back.
He broke the hug as their eyes were locked on each others, without thinking, he smashed his lips on hers taking her by surprise.
The moment Aurora entered the hall all eyes fell on her but like she was told, she carried herself with so much confidence as her eyes roam around the room checking every Empress out. They all look older than her and it’s obvious that she is the youngest of them all.
She walked to the vacant seat at the center as two guards stayed behind her.
“Good evening, Everyone. I’m Aurora, it an honour to be present here with you” She let out a smile before taking the seat.
“It nice meeting you Lady Aurora” one of them said.
“You look pretty, Lady Aurora” Another one said and she smiled.
I can see the rumors are right, she is too young to become the empress” One of them rolled her eyes.
“Emperor Augustus is also young”.
“Age does not matter, it how intelligent and brave you are to be qualified” Aurora snapped and the woman scoffed while Aurora cared less.
The table was already set and it seems like she is the one they have been waiting for.
“Why don’t we just eat and continue” One of them said and everyone started eating slowly.
“So Lady Aurora, how did you meet the king” Someone asked and Aurora looked up.
“I heard she was a slave” the Same woman replied before Aurora could talk, Aurora was getting pissed off but she controlled herself.
“Really!! Is that true”.
Aurora nodded.
“Emperor Augustus didn’t follow the rules of royalties to get married to a princess or someone from a noble family”.
“She isn’t supposed to be here” the witch scoff.
Aurora dropped her chopsticks as she sigh “Well, I was once a princess before I was brought here by the emperor as a slave” she muttered and the woman nodded.
“Oh!!”
“And why is that…”
“Because of some casualties….” Aurora took in her lips.
“That doesn’t change the fact that you were a slave” the same witch said, rolling her eyes.
“Nikita, stop it!!!” Another Empress, Zoey warned her.
“Since the Emperor made his rules, he has the right to break the rules. An emperor doesn’t have to get married to a princess or whatsoever, I hope that law get cancelled soon” Aurora said.
“It won’t be cancelled” Nikita protested.
“Well I agree with Aurora, I won’t force my son to get married to get married to a princess, I will rather let him go for the one he loves” One said.
“Me too”.
“I love your boldness” the one sitting beside her said.
“Thank you” Aurora smiled.
“I can see it in the Emperor’s eyes, he is in love with you….”
The conversation continued for hours till they were done eating.
✨ CORONATION DAY ✨
The palace is even more filled up as it the D-Day they have been waiting for. Happiness and joy could be sensed in the whole kingdom of Yongjing.
The palace was all rocking and entertaining, Different meals and drinks.
Princes and princesses from other royal families attention on their different beautiful dresses.
The hall was decorated highly presentable and ravishing flowers at every corners of it.
Queen Nana took the role of dressing Aurora today as she wore her a beautiful white flowing gown.
“The dress fits you perfectly like as if it made for you” Queen Nana said and Aurora smiled.
“Thank you Mother” She said.
“Sit, I’m not done yet” Queen Nana sat her down in front of the mirror and started loosing her hair giving her a new style with royal pins on it.
Sapphire and Odessa came in.
“you are not done yet” Sapphire asked.
“We are ready??” Queen Nana said turning Aurora to them.
“Wow!!! Aurora, your Royal highness from your loyal sis” Odessa complemented.
“Oh! Please” Aurora chuckled.
“We should start leaving, you’ll soon be called out Aurora” Sapphire said.
“Of course…..”
Sapphire was walking down to her chamber when she came across a prince from Yanxi kingdom.
“Prince Albert” She exclaimed, she and the prince are friends since childhood. They haven’t seen each other for years.
“Sapphire, you are grown now” Prince Albert smiled.
“Yes I am, I’m no longer the little Sapp you know” she said boldly and he hugged her.
At that moment, Astrid came and saw them together. He felt a sting in his heart as he became jealous.
He walked towards them and bowed to prince Albert.
“Sorry to say My prince, you need to let go of her” Astrid said firmly but polite.
“Why, she is my childhood friend and who are you?”
Sapphire broke the hug on sensing that Astrid is Angry.
“He is my boyfriend, Albert” Sapphire blurted making Astrid smile a bit.
“What!!!!, A guard. A common guard” Prince Albert spat glaring at Astrid.
Astrid maintain his stance as Albert left furiously.
“You don’t have to do that Astrid”.
“Why won’t i, he was hugging you so tight. Why did you even allow him in the first place??” He rushed his questions.
“Sorry!!!, I admit that I’m wrong. Sorry” she hugged him, her head on his chest but he stood still.
“Are you still angry” she asked looking up at him but he didn’t respond.
She hugged him tighter and he hugged her back slowly.
In the hall, a young dancer was performing on stage and everyone seem to focus on her, she was dancing so gracefully as it worth watching.
Minutes later, the performance ended and one of the Ministers came up on the stage earnings loud screams from the hall.
“It finally the moment we have been waiting for” he said smiling as the Audience clapped more.
“Arise and pay homage to the great king of Yongjing” He said and immediately everyone went on their feet as Emperor Augustus walked in gracefully looking breathtaking, young and hot that most princess couldn’t take their eyes off him. The crown on his head made him look powerful and extraordinary.
Emperor Augustus stood in front of his throne waiting for his bride. A smile was glaring on his face as they called Aurora.
The moment she showed up all eyes fell on her, as they complemented her beauty. Sapphire and Odessa are by her right side while Queen Nana was by her left as they walked down to the stage.
Loud cheers filled the hall as Queen Nana handed Aurora to Augustus before going back to a seat meant for her.
The Ministers brought out the crown gaining more screams from the guest again.
The crown was given to Emperor Augustus and Aurora went to her knees immediately as taught.
“With this Crown, I proclaim you as the Empress of Yongjing, that you rule and reign the people with me” Emperor Augustus said.
“With my whole heart, Your highness” Aurora responded and Emperor Augustus placed the crown on her head gaining louder screams from the crowd.
“NOW BOW TO THE EMPEROR AND EMPRESS!!!!!!!”
“LONG LIVE THE EMPEROR AND THE EMPRESS!!!!” The crowd chorused and bowed in unison…..
Finally the coronation is over, even though some of the guest are still in the palace as they can’t possibly leave tonight.
Aurora was alone in the Emperor’s chamber as she waited for Augustus, she walked into the bathroom and took her bath then put on her night robe before laying on the bed.
“I’m so tired” she yawned.
She smiled and rubbed her tummy gently.
“I’m an Empress baby, Mother is an empress” she smiled as she continued rubbing.
The door opened and Augustus walked in.
“August!!!” She exclaimed.
“Goddess” he said pulling her into a warm hug.
“Thank you for everything” she smiled.
“No, I should be the one thanking you for making me completely whole” he said.
Aurora broke the hug and Augustus slammed his lips on hers in a deep kiss
He soon broke the kiss “You deserve everything that happened to you, I love you so much and that what matters and my champ” he touched her tummy and Aurora chuckled.
“I think he just moved, he can feel your touch” Aurora said.
“Really? I feel him too” he said and carried her in a bridal style.
“Oh my”
“I love you August”.
“I Love you more than you do Rory” He said and kissed her again continuously.
Emperor Augustus was attending to some parchment before him when Astrid came in with a letter, Asad look on his face.
“Your highness, the emperor of Yonxi sent this letter to you” he mumbled.
“What does it contains” Augustus asked.
“They said they want to take Sapphire’s hand in marriage” He said, his voice low.
“And why do you feel insecure” Emperor Augustus asked and he breath in.
“I’m not your highness” He replied oblivious of his emotion.
“Yes you are, do you have a thing for Sapphire” he asked making Astrid speechless.
“Your highness……”
“You can go ahead, I can see it in your eyes” Emperor Augustus said and his eyes gleamed in excitement.
He wasn’t even angry??
“Thank you, your highness” he smiled widely.
“But mind you. You won’t be my personal guard anymore…” Augustus muttered making Astrid furrow his brows.
“You’ll be the new minister of Affairs, I can’t leave you as a guard if you are courting my sister” he added and Astrid eyes went wide.
“Oh my!!!” He exclaimed.
Astrid walked into the chamber approaching Sapphire who was sitting on a stool.
She stood up on seeing him smiling as he walked more closer to her hugging her tightly.
She hugged him back, her head on his broad chest.
“I love you, I love you, I love you Sapp” he muttered and she chuckled.
“I guess there must be a reason for you to be this happy” She muttered and he nodded.
“The emperor already knows about our relationship….” he muttered and she gasped.
“Was he angry about it”
“No he wasn’t, instead he approved and placed me in the status of a minister”
“Wow!!!! I can’t believe this. Finally.” Sapphire exclaimed.
“Thank you for coming into my life Astrid!!!” She said and he smiled cupping her face.
“I’m supposed to say that yunno” he winked and she chuckled.
He crashed his lips on hers instantly deeply and she responded as they kissed hotly making her let out a moan……
✨ WEEKS LATER ✨
Aurora scream’s filled the whole room as The physician, Eleanor was there with her.
Emperor Augustus and Queen Nana were outside looking so worried especially Emperor Augustus.
He is trying to control the urge of not barging inside the room.
“Ahhhh!!!!” Aurora scream came again as Augustus almost made his way in but Queen Nana stopped him.
“She’ll be fine son, she will” Queen Nana assured him.
“But Mother, she is in pains” he said, his body trembling.
“I know”
“August!!!!!!” Aurora screamed and Augustus shook.
“Ahhhh!!!!” He had no choice as he barged into the room running in.
Aurora was on the bed sweating profusely, it seems like nothing is happening.
“What is going on” He asked.
“The baby is not coming out, your highness” Eleanor said and Augustus moved closer to Aurora
She was in tears.
“August I can’t do this, I don’t think I can” Aurora shook her head.
Her hair was scattered all over her face, she was in pains.
“You can do this Rory, I know you can. Do this for me please” He pleaded.
“Then stay with me……”.
“I won’t go anywhere” he assured her holding her hands.
“Hold me tight” she said and August kissed the back of her palm.
“Your highness, please let do this. I know you are strong” Eleanor said as Aurora took the first breath.
“Hmmmmmmmmmmm” she groaned with her eyes closed.
“August!!!!” She held him tight.
“Don’t give up Rory, you know I love you right? Even more than anything in this world” He muttered giving her a little hope.
“Your highness, one more time” Eleanor gushed.
Aurora inhaled and let out a final groan. The sound of baby cries followed as Aurora rested her head back on the bed.
Augustus kissed her deeply and broke it.
“You did it” he muttered and Aurora smiled.
“Your highness, it a prince” Eleanor smiled.
MINUTES LATER*
The prince was already wrapped in a swaddle blanket, Queen Nana carried him feeling like the happiest grandmother in the world.
Augustus never left Aurora side.
“Welcome to our world son……”
“He really took after you son, look at his eyes and nose” Queen Nana muttered as Augustus took his gently from her.
Soon, she left the chamber.
“What name do you think will be perfect for him” Aurora asked.
“Arthur” he replied.
“I would have preferred Edward but it seems Arthur is the best” she smiled staring at the innocent soul whose eyes were still closed.
“He really look noble and bright” she added touching his cheek.
“Rory!”
“Hmm”
“I’ll always love you forever, you and my son will always be first priority no matter what” Augustus muttered.
“I know and I love you too August” she muttered as Augustus wanted to kiss her when Arthur cries came up.
“You can’t take her away from me son” he said and Aurora chuckled.
🦋 EPILOGUE 🦋
FIVE YEARS LATER
Sapphire and Astrid got married years ago and had given birth to a female child. They are currently living outside the palace as a noble family.
Jade and Louis too resign from their job and also got married.
Emperor Augustus was in the throne room, Empress Aurora sitting near him on her throne.
Not until, a little boy rushed in with his maid running after him.
“My prince!!!” She exclaimed.
Arthur was the replica of Augustus, just that he was the younger version making him look cute and handsome. He has white hair just like his Mother.
He ran to meet Augustus who was sitting on his throne as the maids breath heavenly.
“I’m sorry your highness. He doesn’t want to read” she pleaded.
“You can leave” Augustus said and carried Arthur placing him on his laps.
“Why don’t you want to learn Arthur” Augustus asked.
“I don’t want to be reading all day, it boring” he pouted his cute lips.
“You wanna be like me right??” Augustus asked and he nodded slowly.
“Then you have to learn” He said and he pouted again.
“Mother!!!!” Arthur turned to Aurora.
“Today is boring, why isn’t Lisa coming today”
“She will son” Aurora replied.
Just then Sapphire came in with Lisa, her beauty was a goddess itself. She is just a year younger than Arthur.
Lisa is Sapphire and Astrid daughter, which is Arthur’s cousin.
“Lisa” Arthur exclaimed, his eyes gleaming with excitement.
“Arthur!” She called in her tiny yet beautiful voice.
“I’ve been expecting you” he got down from Augustus and went to meet her.
“Let go to the garden” he took her small hands.
“Sure” she muttered releasing her hold from Sapphire and they ran out to the garden.
“Those kids, gosh”
Augustus was in his chamber when Aurora came in.
“I’ve been waiting for you” he smiled as she approached him.
“I’ve missed you, August”.
“I’ve missed you more Rory” he slammed his lips on hers kissing her deeply and she responded.
“Should we just make another baby” he broke the kiss.
“You won’t take it if I start disturbing you with my mood Augustus, swearz” she said.
“I’ll take it all in” he smiled and kissed her again more deeper than the first as his hands roam around on her body as it landed on her breast. He grabbed it pressing it softly tickling her nipples.
He removed her blouse and instantly he captured her boobs into his mouth sucking on it like his life depends it.
She grabbed his soft hair pressing him tighter on her chest.
“Gawd…”.
He gave her nipple a soft bite and she giggled.
He carried her in a bridal style and dropped her on the bed kissing all part of her body as he laid beside her.
Suddenly, the door opened Arthur came into the chamber running towards them and Augustus sat up.
Their eyes went wide on seeing him jump in between them clinging to Aurora.
“Arthur, what are you doing here? You should be sleeping by now??” Aurora asked.
“I want to stay here or can’t I” He pouted and Augustus groaned inwardly obviously pissed. He just ruined the moment he wanted.
“You should go to your suite, Arthur. Your mother and I are busy” Augustus said trying to carry him but he restrained.
“Busy? With what??” Arthur asked.
Aurora clamps her lips together as she chuckled inwardly.
“Something you shouldn’t know, so go to your suite” Augustus said.
“No I won’t until you tell me what you are busy with” he said, smiles on his handsome face.
Augustus groaned inwardly and laid back. “Fine, stay….”.
Arthur clinged to Aurora as she holdd him tight making Augustus scoff.
Now he is stealing her away from him??
Augustus trailed his hands to Aurora’s thigh caressing it. Arthur saw it and scoffed.
He hit Augustus hand with his small palm and Augustus drew away.
“What was that for?” He asked.
“You shouldn’t be touchy when I’m here” Arthur replied making Augustus click his tongue making Aurora chuckle loudly.
He is always disturbing anytime he and Aurora were making out.
“You are just knowing your son, August” She laughed and he blinked as they held themselves on the bed, Arthur in the middle of them.
“I realized something August” Aurora wondered.
“What is that?” He asked.
“My name starts from A, yours from A and his too from A, isn’t it amazing” She smiles.
“Seriously”.
“We are the A’3 Royal families” Arthur shouted, his teeth glaring and they all laughed.
THE END
Last Words
What a ride it’s been! Through countless battles, betrayals, and heartaches, Augustus and Aurora’s story unfolds in the most unexpected ways. Augustus, once a heartless ruler, finds himself softening as Aurora’s presence begins to thaw his icy exterior. She, on the other hand, discovers her inner strength and the courage to stand up to the emperor and his oppressive regime. Together, they unravel the mysteries of the prophecy and face the ancient curse that binds Augustus. In the end, their love proves stronger than any curse, transforming not only their lives but the fate of the entire kingdom. Ah, love truly conquers all, doesn’t it?