Novel Square
EPISODE FIFTY ONE
THEME: She is going no where
FLASHBACK
IN THE MERWORLD
They murmured among themselves with disappointment on their faces. “Why? Why are you doing this?!” Queen Alana shouted.
“You and father wants to marry me off quickly to someone I don’t love! And you both know that it is not a tradition or custom that every special mermaid should get married at eighteen! You just want to go in line with history without caring about my emotions! And for that -” She paused.
“Keep quiet! I said.. say no more!” Queen Alana ordered.
Everyone was confused and they were shocked by her wish and now surprised by her outburst to the queen. No one talks back at the queen.
“I want to become a human and be free that way I won’t have to get married to any of the princes.” Adella completed.
Anger, pain, disappointment was boldly on their expressions. They all stood up to leave with hatred in their hearts towards the special mermaid. They could hardly believe the special mermaid could make such a wish when she was meant to be the blessed sea guardian.
Adella saw the tears in her mother’s eyes. “Why?” Queen Alana asked in a low tone.
“Oceanus, I have to return back to my kingdom.” Titan Bhupendra said after clearing his throat.
“Likewise.” Titan Samudra added.
“No father, I am not leaving.” Delmer objected.
His father went to him. “There is no point in staying, the princess doesn’t love you and she doesn’t want to get married. In few days time she would be out of our world.”
Delmer looked at Adella. “Is that true? Or you only used that as an excuse to leave our world?” He asked.
She lowered her head. “Forgive me prince Delmer, but it is true that I don’t love you or prince Dylan.”
Prince Delmer chuckled as he ran his hand through his sharp hair. “Do I look like a joke to you?!” He snarled.
His father cautioned him. “That’s enough Delmer.”
“I am sorry friends, I hope this won’t cause a war between us.” Oceanus said in shame.
“No, it won’t cause any problems.” Samudra replied.
“Don’t worry friend, the princess is to be blamed but I hope you give her the punishment she deserves for this betrayal.” Bhupendra added.
Oceanus nodded. “I promise to make it up to you.” He faked a smile.
“Okay.. good luck in the human world.” Dylan said.
“That’s if she is going to leave our world.” Delmer added angrily.
And they all exited the grand ball room leaving just the royal family members behind.
**************
ADELLA’S CHAMBER
“I am so disappointed in you!” Oceanus yelled.
“Why did you make such a wish in the presence of everyone!” Queen Alana screamed too.
“Calm down mother.” Azizi said.
Adella sat on her bed with her gaze fixed on her tail. “Will it come to pass Abijam.. I mean her wish?” Queen Alana demanded.
“Yes the wish will be granted by the sea.” Abijam replied.
“Is there anyway to reverse or stop it for a while?” Oceanus asked.
“Yes Titan Oceanus.” the sea wizard replied.
“Please what do we do?” Oceanus sighed in relief.ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .
“Titan Oceanus, I will leave to prepare a concoction.” Abijam bowed.
“How long will it take?” Oceanus asked.
“Not too long lord Oceanus, I will be back before night falls.” The sea wizard raised his head
“Please leave now Abijam and return early.” Queen Alana said.
He bowed again and exited the room.
“You have brought shame to my kingdom!” Oceanus yelled.
“No father it is not my fault. Azizi pleaded with you on my behalf to cancel my marriage. I don’t want to get married but you insisted -” She was interrupted.
“Keep quiet Adella.” Azizi silenced her.
“Murphy please get me the binding tool now.” Morrissey ordered.
“And what does that have to do with the issue on ground?” Oceanus asked.
“I am going to tie her up with the magical rope and tape her mouth to stop her from casting a spell that would make her leave our world.” He explained.
“Yes father and with her mouth sealed and hands tied she won’t be able to do anything.” Azizi added.
Adella sobbed quietly. “No you can’t do that to me!”
“You should have think about it properly before making such irresponsible wish!” Morrissey snarled at her.
“I want to be alone.” She sobbed.
“You better keep quiet or else I will be forced to hit you!” Oceanus threatened.
Murphy returned back after some minutes with the binding tools. “Here.” He handed it to the crown prince.
Adella struggled with Azizi and Morrissey. “Let me go!”
But he placed the tape on her mouth while Azizi tied her wrist. Morrissey ordered Colbert the ninth prince to tighten the tools with his powers and he did before they all filed out of her room except Fairfax.
“My wish is to leave the Merworld and experience human life.” He mimicked her.
“Now let us see how you are going to leave our beautiful world dear little sister.” He laughed.
“The dear one betrayed her parents, you betrayed the entire merworld bringing disgrace to our names! What else do you want? Nothing Adella because you have everything. Superpowers, titles, pearls, beautiful possessions and precious treasures.. name it! You are such an ingrate! And you are selfish Adella and a greedy fish! Listen to me you are going no where, you would be tied up forever because it is the consequence for staining our great names and making such a stupid wish!” He stormed out of the room.
Adella sobbed at the thought of not seeing the human world again. Hours clicked by until night falls under the sea.
The sea wizard came in with Azizi, Morrissey and Colbert behind him. Colbert undid the binding tools and they set to give her the concoction.
Adella closed her mouth tightly to avoid drinking the concoction. The three princes pinned her down while Abijam poured the content in her mouth, Morrissey ordered her into swallowing it while Colbert blocked her nostrils and she was left with no option but to open her mouth to swallow the concoction.
“I hope it is not going to hurt her.” Azizi asked in concern.
“No the concoction will weaken her powers which might back up any spell and wish.” Abijam replied.
“I hope so.” Colbert mumbled and they exited the room.
The tears flowed again and she couldn’t stop them.