Remember Who You Are

Northumbria

Oswald and Winfred were home. She became ill and learned that she was pregnant. It was something she already knew but it was news she was finally able to speak on since she was married and had consummated her marriage.

She stepped out of the carriage. Queen Margret noticed her very slight baby bump, “I knew it. I am so happy,” she said to them both.

We are delighted as well,” said Oswald happily.

Winfred looked around, “My cousin?”

“We haven’t seen her in days. We assumed that she went to Mercia to spend time with your father and stepmother.”

Winfred shrugged it off. Darleen was known to be impulsive. She headed into the castle with the Queen. Oswald hugged his father and his brother.

Afterward, The King left to handle the affairs of the kingdom. Liam pulled Oswald aside to tell him about his experience on the Aisle of Man. Oswald placed his hand on Liam’s shoulder, “I knew you would enjoy your experience.”

They happened to look right. They saw Abigale with her growing belly. Liam looked at Oswald, “Two children coming soon.”

Oswald nodded, “I should go see her.”

Liam nodded, “I’ll speak with you later.”

*****

In their old meeting spot, Abigale waited and that’s where Oswald found her. She was already naked and ready to receive him. He smiled as he approached the bed. He stopped. She reached for his pants. His cock spilled out, “We shouldn’t have sex while you’re pregnant.”

“Nonsense, Nothing will happen. We have already had plenty of sex while I am pregnant.” She turned and showed him her ass. He pushed into her wet center and humped wildly.

“Do you love her?” she asked

He humped faster, “I am here with you. And when I am with you...we will not discuss my wife.”

She gulped.

He released his semen, “Things have changed Abigale. I want you to be here for the protection of our child and part of me will always love you. But you have to understand that my wife is my wife.”

She nodded. He adjusted himself and left.

*****

As Queen Margret sat with her husband, Queen Godgifu was escorted in. Queen Margret stood, “I had no idea you were coming for a visit. How is King Charles?”

“He is well. I missed the girls. I had to come to visit them.”

“Winfred and Oswald just arrived today—”

“Queen Godgifu, I thought I heard your voice,” Winfred said as she walked in with Oswald and Liam. She hugged her stepmother.

“I had to come to see you. She looked at Winfred’s tiny belly, is this?”

She nodded, “We’re expecting our first.”

She smiled at Oswald, “Congratulations.”

Liam smirked, “You are going to be one busy man,” he joked under his breath.

Oswald sighed within. He thanked the queen for her kind words.

“Where is Darleen?” she asked.

“Everyone looked at her as if she knew. “We haven’t seen her in days. We thought she was with you in Mercia. Things were a little dull with Oswald and Winfred away.”

Queen Godgifu nodded, “Dear.” Suddenly felt light-headed, “A cup of water?”

“Certainly,” Queen Margret said as she sent a servant for a cup of water. She walked over to her, “Are you with child Queen Godgifu?”

She was frozen, “She didn’t know. She shook her head, “I don’t think so.”

Margret looked into her eyes, “I think you are. You are. You have the signs. You should be examined by our royal physician.”

“That’s not—”

“Nonsense, you are family.”

****

Later that evening, Queen Godgifu found Oswald. She dragged him to their secret spot and began kissing his mouth. He pushed her off. She scoffed, “What is this?”

“Is that child you’re carrying, mine?”

She shrugged, “I have no idea. It could be, but it could also be Charles’. I have never stopped sleeping with my husband. I do love him despite my indiscretions.”

He huffed. She rubbed his shoulders, “No need to get worked up. This baby is Charles’ baby. I will not make any demands of you. I am a Queen, after all. And I enjoy being a Queen.”

He nodded.

“I only want to experience you from time to time.” Her hand touched his swollen meat. He lifted her dress and gave her what she traveled so many miles for. Stoke after stroke, Godgifu yelped in passion. He savored all of him. They had no idea that Abigale was sitting nearby listening. Crying, as their sounds of passion grew louder.

*****

Lisbon, Portugal

Aminata was torn about Yande. She hurled some harsh accusations at Queen Marie before she and Joaquin left the castle. Queen Marie didn’t care about her words. She had no proof. As far as most people were concerned Yande was a victim of a very unfortunate circumstance.

She was able to get Cristian married to Lady Celeste. He didn’t want to but he didn’t have the energy to fight. Days after the consummation, Queen Marie was informed by the bank that the lands that Lady Celeste’s family owned had been purchased by someone else.

The lands that were promised to King Ferdinand no longer existed. Her heart nearly beat out of her chest. She spoke with her accountant, “What can be done? My brother will kill me if he knows that I married his son into a family with debt.”

He sighed, “You can ask King To—”

“I will not ask that man for anything.”

He opened his books, “You have several properties that can be used in place of—”

“And what am I to have?”

He sighed, “It’s that or ask the King.”

“Fine. Do what you have to do.”

He nodded and left.

******

Samba was in a bad way. His big sister was everything to him. As he stood by his ancestor's alter...he found his heart growing cold. He cast a spell, wrote the words on a piece of paper, and burned it over a candle.

“The person responsible for harming my sister will live out the rest of their days in absolute misery.” His nostrils flared. His jaws clenched. His eyes turned black.

******

Queen Marie was more tired than usual. The day proved to be long and arduous. She hated giving up her money and land but it was a problem she caused. She touched her right breast and flinched. She sighed. It had been there for months and still had not gone away.

She heard a tap on the wall of her chambers. Seconds later, her lover snuck in through a secret door. She eyed him with disdain, “You didn’t tell me that your family was up to its ass in debt.”

“What does it matter now? Celeste is married and on her way to Spain. She will be fine.”

“And what about me? That was my money. My land.”

He touched her face and sucked her lips, “It’s but a small price to pay for love.”

She smiled slightly. It was true. The love she shared with Tomas had long ago faded. But this man loved her. He lifted her dress and held her leg as he pushed his cock into her. He humped hard and fast. They grunted and panted until he exploded. As soon as he finished, her eyes widened.

He stared, “Marie? Marie?” He pulled his wet cock from her pussy. She gasped for air and held her chest. He hurried out of the secret passage.

She rolled around on the floor until she hit something and it fell to the floor. It caused a loud crash. Lorenzo happened to be walking by her room. He opened the door, “Mother?!” he exclaimed as he rushed to her aid.

******

Queen Marie lay in bed. The physician looked at King Tomas, “I am not certain what brought on this sudden attack.”

King Tomas shook his head. The doctor encouraged him to be patient. He left. His sons entered the room where their mother lay sleeping.

“I’ve never seen mother resting,” said Juan his middle son.

King Tomas sighed, “All we can do is wait.”

They nodded and left the room.

*****

Days went by. Aminata was in seclusion. There was nothing Joaquin could do to bring her out of the despair she faced. King Tomas sat with him in his office. “So what will you do? We have to honor your daughter.”

Aminata appeared, “There will be no ceremony for Yande until I see her body. I refuse to believe that she is dead. I won’t.” She left.

They stared at each other. King Tomas placed his hand on Joaquin’s shoulder, “My prayers are with you and Aminata. I must return to the castle.”

“How is the Queen?”

“There has been no change. She just lies there. Her heart still beats. Perhaps there is hope.”

“My prayers are with you as well, Uncle.”

******

His kiss was as sweet as the wine she tasted. One moment they were speaking of a future and suddenly, he collapsed. The wine was altered. Someone added a **** to it. Since Prince Cristian had more, he was affected more quickly.

Yande was taken. The men left her blade on the blanket. They took her body and tossed it onto an open carriage. They covered her with a cloth. “We can sell her,” one man said.

The leader shook his head, “We can’t do that until the morning. We have to get rid of her tonight.”

“Let’s take her to the shore and toss her body into the ocean.”

The leader nodded, “Yes.”

They went to the shore. It was quiet. Only the stars shined. They looked at her body as it lay on the shore. “Take off her clothes,” one man said as he rubbed his wee little cock, “I want to have some fun before we get rid of the little bitch.”

Just as he removed her clothes and tossed them, a huge wave appeared in frightening form. They froze.

“Are you seeing what I’m seeing?”

The other men nodded.

The object opened its mouth and screamed a deafening scream causing the men to run like the wind.

******

Yande lay on a bed in a small room with candles lit all around. She grunted and fidgeted. Her eyes opened. She looked around at the strange place. A woman’s voice sounded, “Finally, you are awake.”

She sat up and looked left. The woman appeared out of the shadows. She was remarkably beautiful. Her dark brown skin seemed to glow, “Who are you?” Yande questioned.

“Who do you think I am?”

Her head tilted, “You resemble the goddess Yemaya but—”

“I am whomever you need me to be. Whatever **** they gave you has left your system. You have been resting for days now. It is time to return to your people.”

Yande’s eyes watered, “My people? I don’t know if I have people. I am not welcomed in Ife, and I am not welcomed in Portugal. I am of two worlds and neither wants me. Maybe I am a curse.”

Her hand touched Yande’s chin, “You are Yande Moreira Mbengue, daughter of Aminata and Joaquin. You are not a curse. You are a magnificent being. I need you to remember who you are.”

She nodded. “I was supposed to be married.”

“He has already married another,” she said as she wiped the tears from Yande’s eyes.

“I should have listened to my brother. His vision was right.”

“You listened to your heart instead. Sometimes we have to to feel the richness of life. You will marry. You will have many children. But for now, you must return home. Go see your family.”