"Mother," he said after swallowing the lump on his throat.
Turning to look at him she dropped the little spade as she gasped. Undoing his suit button he slowly made his way to her before he went on his knees head bowed.
"Forgive me mother," he said in a gruff voice.
"Nooo, forgive me my son," she cried. "I am the one who wronged you," she said as tears ran down her cheeks as she embraced her son.

Wiping her tears away she looked at him.
"Your wife seems like a good woman. I have heard the servants speak highly of her something they never did with your first wife," she said looking sad. "I thought I had chosen a good woman for you, but clearly I was wrong. Now I will never see any future grandchildren of mine that is if you have any more children," she said looking broken. "That poor girl, what have I done," she said covering her mouth as she thought of all she had put Rudo through. "She must hate me, I humiliated her in the worst manner possible and hurt her so so terribly," she said looking at her son for confirmation.

Munya looked at her as he saw her realize her own errors.
"She is the one who actually told me to come see you," he said as he took his mother's arm leading her indoors.

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"I would really like some peaches. Are there any in the house?" Rudo asked as she walked into the house with Vimbai by her side whilst several servants followed behind carrying shopping bags.

"They are out of season my queen," Vimbai said regretfully as Rudo looked defeated.

"Have the clothes I bought stored separately from the rest. Do the same for my husbands'," she instructed as they bowed their heads accepting the order. Telling Vimbai to go monitor the task at hand watched as they went up the staircase.
Turning to walk towards the living room she saw Munya standing by the door still in his work clothes sleeves rolled up showing off his tribal tattoos with his hands in his pockets. He was wearing a smile as his mother appeared beside him.

Looking from him to her she saw the worry in the queen mother's eyes.
"My child," she said as tears ran down her cheeks walking towards her. "Can you find the strength to forgive me for what I did to you. I deserve whatever punishment or curse you choose," she wept standing in front of Rudo.
"Why would I not forgive my mother," Rudo simply said as the woman looked at her in shock. "You are a mother not only to Munya but to a nation," she said as she wrapped her arms around the old woman. "But a warning for future reference, if there is ever a next time and you will never see that man over there or your grandchildren," she whispered as she looked at the woman with a smile.

"You chose well my son," his mother said with a chuckle linking her arm with Rudo's.

Before he could say anything both women disappeared towards the salon. Leaving them to hash things out he went to his office to get some work done.
Two hours passed before he went in search of her. It was those same two hours it had taken for his packaged to arrive. He found her still with his mother as they shared a cup of tea. Seeing he needed to talk to his wife his mother said her goodbyes.

Topping up her cup of tea she slowly brought the cup to her lips closing her eyes savoring the liquid as she opened her eyes to find him kneeling before her.

"Forgive me love," he said ashamed with the way he had reacted to her simple request.

Placing her cup down he moved closer to her taking her hands in his.

"I'm sorry," he whispered as she cupped both his cheeks tears running down her cheeks as he moved closer parting her legs as he wiped away her tears.

Looking at him without a word she leaned towards him placing her lips on his forehead as his arms went around her abdomen. Looking at him closely she saw what two days apart had done to him. Clearly he wasn't sleeping and hadn't been grooming himself properly judging by his beard alone. Looking into his eyes she kissed him closing her eyes in the process. Stroking her lips with his tongue he begged for entrance which she gave  feeling his hand cupping her cheek as he lead the kiss. Pulling away from her he looked at her making sure that he was not imagining this.

Tantalizingly slow was how this kiss could be simply described. It was like he was making love to her right there and then with his lips as she moaned. Pulling away from him was already painful as he slowly opened his eyes seeing she still had hers closed.

"I forgive you," she whispered against his lips resting her forehead against his. "I forgive you," she repeated as she opened her eyes to look at him.  Dilated pupils stared back at him thus telling him he had kissed her good as she tried to steady her breathing letting out a sigh.

"Thank you," he said getting up on his feet.

About to stand up he stopped her crouching before her taking her hands in his hands.

"I'll be back shortly," he said kissing her hands before quickly standing up and leaving.

A few seconds later he walked in with a box. The sweet smell of peaches tickled her nose as she looked at him in surprise.

"But how did you know?" she said as he opened the box for her.

"You said you wanted peaches. I got some for you," he murmured with a smile.

"Aren't they out of season?" she said as she reached for one.

"I had them imported," he said leaning towards her to peck her lips.

"No you didn't," she said in utter shock. "Are you crazy, this must have cost an arm and a leg," she said as he smiled at her.

"It was worth it," he said looking at her sincerely as she bit into the fruit.

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The sound of laughter had her turning to look at who was interrupting them.

"If I had known you could actually go on your knees I would have introduced you to her way before you married that other one," Marcel said standing with Nyasha at the entrance.

Cursing under his breath he stood up to greet their guests.

"And stop lying," Nyasha added. "You asked us to bring the damn fruit because you had to beg for your wifes forgiveness," she said as Munya frowned as being exposed.

"Stop picking on my husband," Rudo said in a commanding tone as Nyasha smirked at this.

"Forgive us your highness," she said with a bow before she burst into laughter hugging her friend. "Royalty really suits you," she whispered as Rudo looked at the woman she had been friends with since university.

With Nyasha by her side no trouble came their way.

Nyasha reached forward to grab a peach from the box as she looked at the couple before them.

"Hey those are mine," Rudo pouted.

"Oh don't worry we brought you more," Nyasha said watching as her friends eyes began to water.

"Put it back before she starts crying. You know pregnancy hormones and all," Marcel said having seen first hand how dangerous his wife could be when hormonal.

Munya pulled her into his arms comforting her as she nodded her head in understanding. It was only when he looked up at her did he place his lips against her in a light kiss. Sitting down he held her close as they exchanged pleasantries with their guests.

Resting her head on his shoulder she did not need to bother about formalities when it came to the two in front of her.

"Before I forget, I hear you killed the bastard who hurt your wife. Smart move," Nyasha said as Marcel chuckled.

Munya looked at the couple before him. They truly deserved each other with their ruthless characters it was a wonder they got along. Rudo on the other hand knew Nyasha was dangerous but accepted who she was.

"Please tell me you guys just came to drop off my package," Munya said sounding a bit worried.

"That's all we came for, right baby?" Marcel said as Nyasha looked at him.

"Yes I do believe so," she sighed. "And also to castrate him," she said in a no nonsense tone. "Three babies," she said as Munya became tense.

"How do you know about that?"

"Your wife told me," Nyasha said looking at Rudo.

"I already know who they are," she said as Munya realized no introductions had been done.

Marcel gave a low whistle as he shook his head.

"All the best your highness," he said said with a slight chuckle.

"Family drama; never can escape it," Nyasha said looking at Rudo.

"Already dealt with," she said referring to her mother in law.

Smiling at them Nyasha stood up as Marcel followed her.

"It was good seeing you two," Rudo said as she lead the way.

"Likewise you majesty," Marcel said with a fond smile remembering the stories his wife had regaled him about this woman before him.

Stopping in front of their vehicle Munya cleared his throat as he looked at a man he considered a brother more than his own. Though his means where dangerous he would always vouch for him.

"Cherish that woman," Marcel said as he looked at Rudo. "The way Nyasha speaks of her says a lot. If she could get through to my wife she is really something," he murmured as the two women giggle whilst Nyasha placed a hand on her friends stomach.

"I will," Munya said not taking his eyes off her.

"When is the wedding?"

"This coming weekend. She has no idea whatsoever," he smiled remembering how he had gotten all the information he needed about her wedding day from her.

"I hope we have the front seats."

"You are supposed to be helping me plan remember since you are the bestman," Munya said looking baffled. "Did you not see the flower arrangement list I sent you," he whispered.

Marcel smiled at his friend.

"Damn you really love her," he smirked. "Don't worry everything is right on schedule."

Relief washed over him as Rudo walked towards him. Taking her hand in his she leaned against him sighing tiredly. Waving goodbye to their friends he looked at her. Stroking her cheek she looked up at  him with a lazy smile.

"Tired?" he asked her as she nodded her head yes.

Lifting her into his arms she lay her head on his shoulder as he walked towards their room. laying her down he pulled off her shoes before tucking her in.

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"You should have woken me up," she said walking into his office.

"How could I after keeping you up last night," he smirked as she walked around the table to greet him.

"You where also up, if I remember correctly," she said with a seductive smile taking in his appearance.

"I knew this would look good on you," she said admiring the suit she had bought him, the suit had been tailored for him a few weeks earlier.

"I really love it. But how did you know my exact measurements?"

"John helped," she smiled as he looked at her in amazement just as the said individual walked in coming to halt seeing Rudo there.

"Forgive the intrusion your highness," he said his head bowed. "I just wanted to leave these," he said placing files on the table.

"Thank you John," Munya smiled as he watched his wife following John. "Don't be late for lunch," she said as she swayed her hips seductively.

Looking at the time he had two hours to finish up with his work because he knew he wasn't coming back to the office. Her sexual appetite had increased exponentially and he knew lunch wasn't going to be the only thing on her menu or his for that matter.

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Walking through the main entrance he stopped in his tracks watching her as she walked down the stairs to greet him. He couldn't wipe off the smile on his face as she came to stand in front of him as he shoved his hands into his pockets. She looked at him smiling shyly as he just looked at her.

"You know something love," he said softly as he slowly walked around her.

She remained where she was standing a smile permanently fixed on her face.

"What?" she murmured as he whispered into her ear, "I like this dress on you."

Shaking her head she turned her head to look up at him as he smiled at her.

"Its been a while since I have taken you out on a date," he murmured into her other ear as she followed him with her eyes till he stood in front of her once more.

"Has it?" she whispered as he stood before her slowly leaning down his hands still in his pockets.

"Hmmm," he murmured seeing her move towards him.

Placing her arms around his shoulders he looked at her as their lips where inches apart.

"So what where you thinking?" she whispered as he slowly pulled his hands out of his pockets.

Running his hand up her back she felt it rest behind her neck whilst his other hand lay on her waist moving to her back as he pulled her closer to him.

"Well, you dont need to change your dress. So we could easily slip into the car and head off to dinner. But like any normal date I want to impatienlty wait for you to get ready complaining that we will be late for our reservation, but I can't really complain for they work on our time, so I'll be happy with waiting for you to get ready and then taking you out. Wining and dining you. Making you laugh until your cheeks hurt. Feeding you from my plate then maybe sharing desert with you. Or better yet getting desert to go. Then when we get home I'll carry you into the house because your feet will be killing you from walking in heels. I'll help you get out of your dress, and then you can do whatever you want with me," he whispered in a seductive voice as she looked at him at a loss of words.

"Anything?" she asked.

"Use me for your pleasure," he murmured brushing her lips with his as she smiled stepping away from him.

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Sitting in the private booth he stared at her wondering how he was lucky enough to get a woman like her.

"Remember our first kiss love?" He said with a smirk.
"How could I. It was my first after all and you made me forget my nightmare. That was your intention right, or where you just craving for my lips," she chuckled before sipping the contents of her glass.

"It wasn't really my fault love. You had me hooked from day one," he said making her smile.

Cutting his fish he lifted his fork to her lips stopping midway when he felt her leg moving up his.

Shifting uncomfortably he looked at her as she ate the offered food.

"This is really good," she said looking at him as he sat still.

"Your higness forgive the intrusion but Mathias and his wife are here as well."

"Oh have them join us," Rudo beamed as she smiled at Munya.

Sitting beside each other Munya knew he was in trouble. Making small talk with the older couple Munya had to control himself as he swallowed his drink.

"It's good to see you both enjoying your youth," Matthias said as he sat back to look at his king.

Rudo smirked as she played with a napkin before casually placing her hand on his thigh. Looking at her with a lustful look in his eyes she knew she was in trouble as he casually placed his arm around her chair.

"Oh this is me just enjoying an evening out with my wife," Munya said as he slowly drew circles on her arm. Pulling his arm away he placed his hand on her thigh. Already her dress had ridden up so he had more skin contact. Inching his hand up he saw her flushed skin telling him she was already turned on and his actions where only adding coal to the fire.

"Are you alright my dear," Mathias' wife asked.

"I'm fine thank you, just a little tired," she said sipping her drink as his hand went up higher causing the juice to go down the wrong pipe.

"Oh gosh," she heard as Matthias called a waiter to bring bring water.

Munya was already attending to her as he helped her relax. Helping her drink the water he pulled her into his arms.

"I think we will call it a night," he said as he took her hand in his after helping her into her coat.

Getting into the car he made sure she was alright as she casually placed her hand on his thigh. True to his word he carried her to their room and kept all his promises.

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