My Emotionless Goddess

Justin took Miranda for a tour around the palace. It was already the evening when they were done so Justin escorted Miranda to his father’s office. He was curious what his father wanted to talk about with Miranda so he insisted that the conversation was strictly between the two. He had seen his father’s serious expression when requesting Miranda for the audience. Even with the itch to eavesdrop, he decided to respect the king’s orders so he went back to his room. He had of course instructed Miranda to meet him at his room after she was done.

Miranda who was standing at the office door could feel her heart hammering in her chest. She was anxious because she had an inkling why the King called her. She was about to knock when the door opened revealing the Palace Butler. From the look of things, the butler was on his way out. The two bowed to each other and the butler stepped out walking away leaving Miranda all alone in the hallway. Taking a deep breath to calm her racing heart, Miranda lifted her hand to knock when the king’s voice interrupted her. ” You can come in miss Lambert.” He said and from the tone of his voice and choice of name, Miranda confirmed that she was here for official business. She forced herself to calm down. She had prepared herself for this day for a long time but didn’t know that it would come so soon. Honestly, she was always looking forward to the day she will be commissioned officially as the protector of the crown.Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

” Have a seat.” The King said ushering Miranda to a seat located directly opposite to his royal seat. The two of them were facing each other directly. ” I believe that you have an idea Why we are having this conversation now, Miss Lambert?” The king asked but it came more of a declaration.

” I do.” Miranda replied.

” That’s good. For years, the Lambert family has been the candidates for the crown protector. This is not something that started yesterday with your grandfather, it has been the policy for generations. In the past, we’ve only had male descendants acting as the shadow guards but fortunately or unfortunately, the Lambert family does not have a direct male descendant to take up the task, that’s why for the first time, we have a female shadow guard. In this era, we no longer have clear cut roles between the males and females. That’s why I accepted you for my son’s shadow guard. As a shadow guard, I don’t need to remind you of the roles and responsibilities. That is something that you’ve grown to memorise, I believe.” The king paused to take a sip of his water.

” But that’s not the main reason you are here. I know you are aware that the rebels have already started to make a move to overthrow the Royal family. The Royal family or let’s say the king is the unifying factor of all the tribes existing in this country. He, apart from running the country through the help of ministers, is responsible for maintaining peace and unity In the state. Justin is my son and I know him, he is not ready to take up the role of the king. I, on the other hand, don’t have a lot of time left so I need to leave a ruler. I need to make sure that the country is in safe hands. That’s Why I want you Miranda to be the queen of the kingdom. I want to leave this country under your leadership.” The king said seriously, his words shocking Miranda to the core. This is not what age expected of their talk today. All she could hear in her brain was an echoing sound of the king’s last words.

Under your leadership.

Under your leadership.

Under your leadership.

Like a broken drum, the king’s words send Miranda in a state of shock and disbelief. The king who had been watching Miranda carefully noted the surprise on her face when he uttered those words. He expected that much from her. He knew that his request or rather his declaration was out of line but he had to do it. He had to do it for the sake of the kingdom, for the sake of the millions of citizens and for the sake of his son.

His heart constricts in pain remembering what Justin said one day casually. ” If people were given the chance to choose where to be born, I would never agree to be born a prince. I just want a normal life, be a good husband and a good father go my children.” Those were Justin’s exact words. The king knew that Justin was never interested in State affairs and paid little attention to it. He wanted to somehow fulfil his son’s wish as the only thing he could do to his son, allow him to live a normal life. That could only be possible with him not taking over the crown.

” My king, I am only a loyal servant to the crown, how could I ever think of leading the country? I know nothing about state affairs.” Miranda said, hoping the king could change his mind about it.

” Should I take that as you disobeying the king?” He questioned Sternly. He hadn’t pulled strings to bring Miranda and Justin together for nothing. Yes, the king was the one behind the continuous discussion about Miranda and Justin in the tv channels and newspapers. He had pulled some strings behind the scenes to ensure that their scandal lasted for a long time. This was a strategy aimed at keeping Miranda by Justin’s side for as long as possible. He had done that and left the rest to fate if the two will end up together and ce wasn’t disappointed. Here he was, talking to his soon to be daughter in law.

” I dare not.” Miranda replied almost immediately. She was very much aware of the consequences of going against the royal king.