Filed To Story: Dumped by Scumbag Adored by Billionaire
Anika was laid in an expensive revealing glass coffin and was dressed so beautifully that from a distance, one would actually think she was sleeping instead of being dead. There was no trace of blood on her nor traces of the bullet wound she had suffered. They did a good work on her.
There was a flower crown on Anika’s head while some of the roses were scattered across the coffin. She put on a long white dress while her hands were placed in such a way that they rested on her chest. It was almost like Akim was recreating snow-white when he kissed the glass where her lips should be, a tear slipping down his face in the process.
Although his parents were against it at first but seeing that gesture of Akim kissing the glass brought trees to Emily’s eyes. Their son was much grown-up than they thought. And to think he matured because of a traumatic accident hurt her the more. They were unable to protect their child.
The church was filled to the brim as the seats were occupied yet there was not even a single noise. If one had mistakenly dropped something at that moment, they would be embarrassed to death. Everyone was entranced by the scene; some had tears running down their face without even knowing.
The citizens of Lincolnshire watching the broadcast from the comfort of their home was not left out. To think that their prince was in love with the enemy and went to the extent of marrying her in death. It touched and broke their heart at the same time. The scene was so sorrowful to watch.
The mood throughout Lincolnshire was gloomy as the citizens shared their prince’s pain. No one bothered to eat nor drink, voluntarily fasting for the well-being of their prince.
As soon as Akim was done, four royal soldiers came over and saluted him. They then turned, hoisted up the coffin, and carried it on their shoulder as the band played the drums.
In one word, Anika was given a burial befitting a royal. As per the decree, every member of the royal family was buried in the sacred ground. The sacred ground was pieces of land reserved exclusively for the burial of any member of the royal family.
It was considered sacred that even grave robbery was punishable by death. It had been there for generation after generation, housing the bones of past ancestors who were once kings and queens of Lincolnshire.
That was the problem between Akim and his father since Emily didn’t know much about Lincolnshire’s history. They couldn’t bury Anika there because she’s a traitor. Her mother, Fiona was the one who killed the past queen, Roselle, it was even an abomination to even consider burying her there.
However, Akim debated heavily that Anika wasn’t even Fiona’s biological daughter nor did she have a choice but to become one of the traitors. Anika died in his place, that was enough points to redeem her sins already. Moreover, once he marries her, she’s officially a member of the royal family. And no one would stop him or else he would give up his title, Akim had threatened his father.
Akim was the firstborn son, there was no one else to take the throne from him. Jasmine was a woman and too young to lead nor would there be another while the eldest lived – and a male at that – that was Lincolnshire’s rule. Hence, Judy had to take what he was given.
Yes, Anika was buried in the sacred land but far away from the ancestral ground. Her mausoleum was so beautiful, wide, and spacious because that would be the same place Akim would be married when he died. Their culture had it that the king would be buried beside his wife. So even when Akim has a wife in the future – which he must to produce heirs for the throne – she would be buried outside instead of beside her husband.
The second wife and children would be buried right outside in their respective graves forming another line of the ancestral ground. Lincolnshire’s culture was strict and binding, especially to the royal family.
However, this move of burying Anika in the sacred ground was beneficial to them as well. They might have captured Fiona but not all of their enemies and this would prove to them that the royal family was not the enemies as they thought them to be.
This time Judy doesn’t plan on executing the traitors since it backfired on them inciting more hatred fueled by Fiona’s brainwashing them. He would give them lighter sentences and a second chance of picking up the pieces of their lives.
It would not be easy but solving violence with violence as he did earlier wasn’t the right answer either and he has learned his lesson the hard way – the loss of his son. Akim might still be alive but Judy knew their relationship was damaged. This Akim would never go back to being the Akim they once knew because grieving changes a person.
A military parade was organized where Anika’s body was taken into the mausoleum by the soldiers accompanied by Akim, his parents, and a few guards. Not even the paparazzi dared step into this space and were held outside by the security.
The coffin was placed on the crypt where Akim paid his last respect.
“Till we meet again at the beach at sundown,” He whispered, taking one last look at Anika who he believed to be sleeping.
“Till we meet again where there is no death or paradise, my dear Anika…..” Akim whispered as he took his final leave.
The third point of view :
“Didn’t you say Akim is coming? Where is he already?” Elsa whined for the nth time already.
Ailee and Allen were at the airport waiting for their cousin to arrive. And they were with their annoying siblings. Just like the many others at the arrival gate, they couldn’t wait for Akim to arrive.
Elsa was seated on top of Allen’s shoulder while Diego was on Allen’s, both kids waving cardboard in the air with Akim’s name on it. Ella chooses to be on her own, playing a coloring game on her phone.
“I hate this, why couldn’t he just take a private jet?!” Allen was vexed especially when he turned to see a young lady smiling coyly at him.
“Ugh,” He rolled his eyes, which was kind of a huge surprise to him. If it was the Allen of old, he would have winked at her and charmed her. Bam! Before the end of the day, she’s in his bed.
However, Allen was currently obsessed with a certain lady who grabbed him by the ball and zeroed his morales days again. He was still seeking ways to have his vengeance.
Unfortunately, since Decorah’s attack and Neon leaving, the old man, Niles, had him moved back to the house so he no longer shares a neighborhood with that witch, Eve.
However, Allen was not disappointed, the wedding was fast approaching and he was sure as hell, Ailee had invited her. That would be the time he would conquer her. Forget about dating Eve, he can’t have that witch as a girlfriend. What if she murders him in his sleep?
“Oh, here he comes!” Ailee announced, causing everyone to look up immediately.
“Akim!!!” The triplets shouted with a high pitch that overlapped the voices of others causing everyone to turn to stare at them.
Allen was so embarrassed that he instantly covered his face with his palm, embarrassed. This would be the last time he would move with these kids.
“Hey, kids!” Akim didn’t mind the embarrassment so he bent down as the triplet ran into his arms all at once, embracing them.
“We missed you, Akim!” Elsa, the more outspoken twin, spoke out.
“Me too,” Diego agreed, pecking him on the cheeks.
“I drew this,” Ella said, pulling out her tablet and showing Akim a drawing of him.
“Wow,” Akim was short of words, his hand coming to cup his mouth, “I’m so touched,” He said.
The drawing wasn’t perfect but it was quite good, no, very good. Not to mention the fact she drew it from her heart, he would treasure it.
“Thank you so much, Ella,” Akim smiled down at her. Ella had a talent for art.
“Cousin,”
The children made way for Ailee to pass through and hug Akim who rose to his feet.
Ailee’s grip on Akim was tight yet consoling as she said, “I heard about your loss. I’m so sorry,”
“It’s alright,” Akim covered up his pain with a smile on his face. Tears stung his eyes once again but he forced them back. He can’t break down, not at the airport, and likely not in front of the kids.
As soon as Ailee pulled away from the hug, Allen playfully punched HIM on the shoulder, “It’s nice to have you home once more. Mom and dad can’t wait to see you….” Allen leaned closer to whisper, “Then we hit the clubs,” He winked at him.
Akim smiled in appreciation. This was the reason why he had left Lincolnshire, to get distracted. His kingdom reminded him so much of Anika and he can’t go on like this. Anika’s death was devastating to him, he had to move on. And what better therapy than the company of his cousins.