Chapter 32

Chapter 33
Jasmine, returning to her room with Cara by her side, couldn't help but have a mind replay of the whole breakfast scenario.

"What a morning!" She exclaimed as she thought of the many surprises she received in the space of two hours.

How much surprise could a single breakfast bring?. She thought as she laughed aloud.
It was some morning indeed. The longest she had ever stayed at the dining table.

Cara, who had been quietly following behind and observing the Queen's change of mood while walking down to her room, could tell that something intriguing must have happened during breakfast.

Curiosity getting the best of her, she decided to play a card on the Queen.

"Your highness, you seem to be in a really good mood this morning. Much more than when you woke up" She said, smiling.

Queen Jasmine, who was in no mood to talk only pondered on what Cara had said. She didn't realize that her happiness was noticeable. Relaxed? Yes, she was but happy or in a good mood, she wasn't sure.
Since her dreams early this morning, she hasn't been sure of many things.

She needed to find answers and there was only one person she knew could give her these answers and that one person was... Lenore from the Tree Park.

She thought hard on that and finally coming to a conclusion, she shook her head in disagreement.

_No, not today._
After the dreams and the trance that she had early that morning, she thought it best to suspend her trip to the Tree Park for now. Until she was sure the coast was clear.

This was the second time she would be having dreams so clear and in details. She wasn't one to dream so, she knew that it had to mean something. A warning of some sort.

She had to be careful around these three women. Rose, Becca and Leila.

Cara, staring at the Queen, wondered what could be getting her so worked up and distracted. These days, the Queen has not been able to stay focus, especially since her visit to Red wave with Matt. Cara recalled how Queen Jasmine had returned from the restroom looking like she had seen a ghost.

She didn't seem to have minded being ignored by the Queen. She understood that the Queen had a lot on her mind and was expected to be absent minded every once a while.

It didn't stop her from pressing further. "I'm glad to see you this way your highness, I hope whatever it was that had elevated your mood stays that way."

Cara stared at the Queen expecting some sort of reply but got nothing. Sighing, she resigned.

Queen Jasmine thought hard about what Cara had just said.

_I do want to be happy and I do want my husband and kids to keep defending me, even when others are trying to ridicule me._ .
Just like they had done earlier on.

Smiling softly, she said, "Yes, I do hope it stays that way".

Cara looked at the Queen and smiled back.

They both hurried to her room and Cara knew it was time to spill the beans. She had to tell the Queen of her findings and that she had more enemies. Becca being one of them.

She smiled confidently, thinking the Queen would be shocked by her discovery.

At the thought of this, Cara grew more eager to inform the Queen and could barely hide her excitement.

Chapter 34
"Yes, your highness, I've been meaning to inform you.." Cara said immediately they entered the room and the door was shut behind them.

Jasmine halting on her tracks, turned to glance at Cara who was by now pacing about, beaming with excitement.

"What about?" She asked, her brows raised in anticipation.

"Your highness, it's going to be a long one, I'll suggest that you please take your seat" she pleaded, hoping the Queen wouldn't be too busy to listen to her.

She looked at the Queen, trying to read her expression.

_I really want to tell her what I've found out._ She thought carefully studying Queen Jasmine's face.

She thought of how the Queen would be so happy to know that she genuinely cares for her.

_Especially at such a crucial time_. She added as she looked at the bags underneath Queen Jasmine's eyes. If only she knew it was that visible, even under the make-up.

Jasmine noticed that Cara could barely control her excitement and wondered what this information could be. For some reason, she was almost certain that it was going to be a good news.

Sitting on her bed, equally eager to hear this piece of information, she called Cara to come sit next to her.

Cara in respect to Queen Jasmine's request, made to sit on the unused stool close to the neck of the bed.

Jasmine finally settled. "Okay then, tell me".

Giving Cara a soft smile. She added, "I'm sure it has to be a good news with the way you've been beaming with joy ever since we left the dining room."

Cara shifted uneasily on the stool, not knowing whether or not to confirm her optimism.

She only sighed and thought.
_Oh well... Either ways, I'm sure she'll be grateful_

By now, Cara's excitement had transited into uncertainty. She didn't know how Queen Jasmine would react. What if it adds to the trauma from this morning. What if she returns to her sad and sour mood. Cara hoped she wouldn't make things worse for Queen Jasmine by informing her.

Queen Jasmine was seated on the bed, patiently waiting for Cara to start speaking. She studied the expressions displayed on Cara's face and noticed that Cara was scared to speak up.