THE DARKEST VENGEANCE

Queen Melissa angrily walked into her room as she banged the door right behind her. She quickly took off her ornaments, scattering them all over her room. She sat on a couch with her hands covering her face. "I can't bear this anymore, I just can't" she sobbed. She took off the remaining ornaments from her hands and threw them away. Turning left, she noticed a photograph of her and her beloved husband Emperor Allison, the Emperor of Chaletier Empire.

Looking at the beautiful large photograph, Queen Melissa allowed herself to go back in time, years ago, how she wished she was still the only Queen in her husband's heart and to the whole Chaletier Empire. Years back, Queen Melissa was one of the most beautiful maiden of Chaletier whose looks were described as an "epitome of beauty". Her beauty attracted many suitors to her of which she disapproved the idea of getting married to any of them. This was because, she was deeply in love with Emperor Allison who later on married her and made her the Queen of Chaletier Empire. Emperor Allison and his Queen, Queen Melissa both lived happily in the palace, ruling Chaletier with a heart of gold, except from Queen Melisa who was rude and heartless to the people of Chaletier Empire. Emperor Allison always despised the cruel behaviour of Queen Melissa to people of which he usually corrects her whenever she seemed insolent. Despite her awkward behaviour, Emperor Allison still loved and cared for her. This made them live in the palace blissfully until after the birth of their first child, princes Evelyn, which to Queen Melissa, was the beginning of the bitterness in her heart.

"Greetings your Majesty" Chief Andrew jovially greeted as he bowed down to the Emperor. Andrew was the Chief adviser of Emperor Allison. He was a man whose wisdom has contributed to the growth of the entire Chaletier Empire. He was highly respected in the land of Chaletier and was regarded as the "King of wisdom".

"Greetings your majesty" he repeated as he stood by, gazing at Emperor Allison who seemed to be lost in his thought.

"Greetings Chief" Emperor Allison quickly replied as he jolted from his thoughts "How long have you been there?" He asked.

"Not quite long Emperor" Chief Andrew vividly replied.

"Please, do sit Chief. make yourself comfortable" The Emperor said, stretching his hands towards the chair.

"Emperor" Chief Andrew called out, sitting comfortably as he fixed his gaze at Emperor Allison

"You seem to have a lot going on in your mind, isn't it?".

"Not at all chief, I'm just exhausted that's all" He lied.

"Have you ever wondered why I have been the Chief adviser to the past Emperors of Chaletier Empire?" Chief Andrew asked. "Because you are the king of wisdom" Emperor Allison replied.

"Not only that Emperor. You see" Chief Andrew began "As a chief adviser and a man of wisdom, I can easily dictate when someone is in distress. So go ahead Emperor, tell me what is bothering you" he wisely said.

"Okay Chief, you are absolutely correct. I have been in distress for long and it's becoming unbearable this days" He cleared his throat and continued. "Well, I have been nervous concerning the inability of my Queen not being able to conceive any other child."

"I knew it, I knew that was the main reason behind your thoughts" Chief Andrew said.

"Of course Chief, isn't that why you are the king of wisdom?" He said, smiling feebly. "You see Chief, I'm growing old yet no son to continue the family, no heir to the throne. I can't just have only Evelyn as my child, I need more children chief, a son precisely!" He said, almost at the top of his voice.

"Good, good, good. I must say, this is so good. I'm glad you're now being thoughtful about that issue" Chief Andrew said as he was amazed. "I seek for your advice chief, I need a solution. You know your opinion matters" The Emperor pleaded.

"According to medical results, Queen Melissa can't conceive any other child in her womb isn't it" Asked Chief Andrew.

"Yes Chief, she seem to have exceeded the stage of conceiving and this occurred so fast in her life" The Emperor said with a sad look on his face.

"Well Emperor, as a Chief adviser to you, I suggest you should consider taking a second wife" Chief Andrew sincerely advised.

"What! Chief! How could you say such thing? I love Queen Melissa and I can't hurt her by taking a second wife" The Emperor exclaimed as he shook his head in total disbelieve.

"You are taking a second wife, with an ulterior motive of having an heir to the throne, not for some love or whatever. Look Emperor, you need an heir as soon as possible because, their are a lot of enemies seeking for the throne. You have to act fast and smart" Chief Andrew advised. "Isn't that the most foolish advise you've ever given?" Said Queen Melissa, stepping in from behind. She glared at Chief Andrew in a bate. "Were you eavesdropping on our conversation? Answer my question Queen!" The Emperor asked, fully enraged.

"Pardon me Emperor. But I can't bear to have this man poison your thoughts. How dare he!" Queen Melissa ranted angrily.

"Leave here at once Queen!" Emperor Allison said to Queen Melissa.

"Not until am done with this man" She replied as she made some few steps towards Chief Andrew.

"Queen Melissa!" The Emperor shouted. "Emperor" Queen Melissa yelled back.

"I must take my leave now Emperor" said Chief Andrew. He couldn't bear to receive more insults from Queen Melissa so he decided to leave. "Alright chief" said the Emperor, to Chief Andrew. He turned to Queen Melissa and said. "How dare you Queen! You insulted my Chief adviser in my presence, that was so insolent of you." He said furiously.

"I'm so sorry Emperor" Queen Melissa began to plead as she saw how angry the Emperor felt "Please pardon me. I couldn't bear the advise he was giving to you. Please Emperor, tell me you won't listen to him" she sobbed.

"Leave my presence Queen, return to your room immediately" He said angrily