Chapter 12: Do not panic...
Queen Ariadne's POV.
I sat at the edge of the bed, thinking about the Emperor again, there was a knock on the door.
I answered, "come in".
A young woman came into the room. She was the woman, Emperor Sargon was whispering to earlier in the hall. What did she want?
"Is there a problem?" I asked.
"The Emperor sent me to call you, he is waiting for you in his room".
"Thank you, I will come soon". I tried my best not to smile.
"I will take my leave now", she left. I was so excited, that I almost jumped. The emperor wanted to see me. Finally, he noticed my absence, this was going well. Then a thought came to my mind, what if he wanted to scold me again? No! he won't do that I deleted that thought away from my head.
"My lady, are you ready?" Anne came into the room. I thought she was outside with the other women, but No! Anne was behind the door, listening to our conversation.
"What did I warn you about eavesdropping on conservations that don't concern you?" I asked.
"Forgive me, Queen Ariadne. I was coming to the room when I overheard you talking. I didn't mean to eavesdrop, the door was wide open".
"Fine, get the comb and arrange my hair. I am going to see the emperor".
Anne was my favorite maid, I loved her just like a sister, I did not want to abuse her as the other queens do to their maids, because I was once in her shoes. It wasn't easy to serve someone and she did her best to serve me well.
When my hair was done, I quickly went to the mirror to check if I look beautiful enough to meet the king. When I looked into the mirror, my reflection was amazing and I was good to go.
"My lady, do you know why the king called you?"
"I don't know, Anne," I said. How will I know the reason why the Emperor called me? Have been in my room the whole day, the little time we saw each other today, we didn't speak at all.
"You are eager to go see him, I pray you come back with a bigger smile," She said.
I was such a stupid girl I didn't know why the king called me in the first place, here was I trying my best to look beautiful.
"Don't worry my lady, I am sure, it's for good. Do not panic" she added.
"Maybe the king wanted to know why you didn't go out to welcome him"
"Anne, will stop scaring me please?".
"Pardon me my lady" she moved aside.
I quickly combed my hair again, before heading off. keeping the Emperor waiting was the last thing I wanted to do now.
I reached the king's door, took a deep breath, and calmed my nerves. Once I stepped into his room, he welcomed me with a smile, ushering me in.
I wondered why the emperor was smiling, was it because he missed me? It's been a long we lasts each other. Wait! Our wedding consummation!! The night of total submission to your husband, this was going to be crazy. I have never thought of this for once, was it for the obvious reason he called me? Oh No! Queen Ariadne is not ready I said aloud.
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Emperor Sargon's PoV.
"Come in, Queen Ariadne" I urged. She was still at the door. I went closer, to get her in.
"Is there a problem?" I asked again.
"No, I was lost in my thoughts".
She entered the room looking around like it was her first time here. Queen Ariadne looked more beautiful than the time I saw her. She gained weight within these few months I traveled. In front of them was a chubby woman, with a pair of green emerald eyes. Mother did her work well and she deserved a reward.
"You sent for me, Emperor," she said.
"Yes, I did. Sit down".
"Thank you, your highness". She sat on the edge of my bed. She looked frightened, I wondered what was wrong because I didn't shout at her since I returned.
"What should I offer you?"
*There is no need for that, Emperor"
"Queen Ariadne, feel free please".
I went to the table, where the maids kept my wine. It was a special one made only for me, No one had the right to make any of these. I poured the wine into the gold cup and offered it to queen Ariadne, who sat down quietly on the bed.
"Please, don't refuse it," I said.
"Your highness, there is no need for this, but I have no choice but to accept now" she collected the wine and sipped.
"I went on a long journey, guess what?"
"What exactly my king?" She was anxious to know where I went to.
"I got hold of a city in the south again. This time closer to your hometown, I will release the king only if he agrees to obey me" I explained.
The city I just conquered had been on my mind for a long. The king there never saw this coming, he felt that I was afraid of fighting against him. He relaxed back and we attacked, in the night.
Also, I went in search of my Grandfather's Chef. Ever since my father died, he disappeared, my Soldiers and I searched everywhere for him all in Vail. The last place he was seen was Taolo-the city I conquered.
"My lord, you didn't answer me" Queen Ariadne interrupted my thoughts. She was staring at me, I felt shy instantly.
"About what?" I regretted my words as soon as they came out. I was the one and only Emperor, Why was I confused in front of Woman!
"Pardon me please, Queen Ariadne I have something for you".
There was a big gold chest in the corner of the room close to my wardrobe. I kept things that were delicate and special. This little thing, I was going to give to Queen Ariadne was of importance to me.
Gifts
-- Gift
received Weekly Power Status
-- Power
Ranking 
-- Power
stone