"Father..... Father..... please calm down" said Murina worriedly.

"Cough.... cough.... haa..... haa.... I do not know how long my breathe will last... but before that..... cough.... cough....", said Murina's father.

"Please, Minister take good rest and we will talk later.. Doctor please prepare medicine quickly and feed him first", said the King by calming him.

"Yes, Your Majesty! ", said the doctor.

"Please.. Your Majesty, let me talk. I want.... my daughter in your protection. Please, accept her as.... cough..... cough.... haa.... haa.... as one of your concubine, Your Majesty...", said Murina's father.

"How can I take her as my concubine. She is much more younger than me and not even matured for the marriage age. I always think her as my little younger sister and she also always called me brother. Oh.. Holy Mother!! I am in big dilemma", said the King in his mind.

"Father... Father... ", Murina called in deep sorrow.

Murina's eyes got swollen by weeping for long time. But she never stopped weeping for a second.

"Silly girl... why are you crying so much, you know how lucky you will be when you become His Majesty's concubine. It is an honour for you", said Murina's father and he smile at His Majesty hopeful eyes.

"Alright, I promise to you that I will protect your daughter at any cost... Now please drink medicine.. Come and feed him", said the King.

"Mauya (Minister's wife), I am very sorry I can't fulfill your dreams. As a wife you always give us your love and care. But I failed as a father and can't gave her good husband as we thought of. I know only Your Majesty is the one who can gave our daughter love and care as good husband do", said Murina's father in his mind.

"Yes, Your Majesty!", said the doctor again.

"Thank you... Your Majesty, now I.. I.. can die... without any regrets.. haa... haa...", said Murina's father.

"Father... how can you say that I have only you with me after Mom left. What I will do without you.. please don't leave me.. please...", said Murina loudly.

"Your Majesty, he can't gulp down the medicine. We are very sorry to say that he can't make it for tonight", said the doctor.

"No... no.. father.. father...", said Murina sadly.

"Holy Mother of our land, as a King of Tacsan country, I plead for him, forgive for whatever mistakes he had done in his life. Please help him to release pain and make it painless", the King silently pray in his heart.

"Haa... haa.. smiling while looking at the door. Mauya.. you came, you come to take me along with you", said Murina's father.

"Father.. what are you saying. Looking around, there is no one... why are you calling to mother. Please father I beg you... please..do not speak like this" said Murina.

Tears are flowing continuously from her eyes.

"Murina, my daughter... my blessings are always with you and always be happy", said Murina's father.

Murina's father takes her hand and kissed one last time. Then he raised his hand which is unsteady due to weak body. Murina hold it.

With his weak eyes he looked at the King, King understood and gave his hand. He smiles weakly and gave his daughter's hand in King's hand. He hold both of them hands for a while and his hand fell down....

"Faaaaatherrrrr...", Murina shouted very loudly.

She could not bear the shock and she fainted.

Few days of mourning rituals, they are preparing to leave for the palace.

"Brother.. now my father is not anymore with me. So, you don't have to take responsibility for me. You can leave for the palace. I am fine here with all of this", said Murina.

"Don't be stupid Murina, that was not just words... which I said to your father. I have taken your responsibility, in front of all not only for the show", said the King.

"Come with me... take a walk in the garden and all of you... tie all the things that are favorite to Murina. So that she does not miss this place much", ordered the King.

"Yes, Your Majesty!", all maids said by bowing to him.

"Hmm... let's go Murina", King hold her hand and went outside.

By seeing this, all maids started talking.

"Your Majesty really takes liking to our Young Miss", said the Maid.

"Yes .. you are right, His Excellency cares about our Young Miss's likes and dislikes, that's why he asked to tie everything that Miss likes", said the another Maid.

As the talk progressed, it reached the entire palace and all the palace's servants - maids started talking about the King's new concubine.

Soon it reached to Queen's place.

"Ekhteyar!... why it is noisy outside", asked the Queen.

"Your Her Highness, they are talking about King's new concubine", said Ekhteyar.

"Oh... what is there to discuss, it is not new or it is not the first time for Your Majesty is taking the concubine", said the Queen smilingly while mocking at them.

"It is different this time, Your Her Highness!...", said Ekhteyar.

"Then tell me, what is difference", said the Queen still mocking.

"Your Her Majesty... Your Majesty really cares for her. According to rumors, Your Majesty ordered to tied up almost everything which is liked by her", said Ekhteyar.

"Really!... the Queen got serious for a moment and in next moment she mocked again.

"Alright... alright.. go and prepare for my bath", said the Queen smilingly.

"Yes, Your Her Highness!", said Ekhteyar.

On the other side, while walking in the garden.

"Murina!.. it is impossible for us to be a husband and a wife. I never think of you that way for a single moment and always think of you as my little younger sister. What do you say...", the King stopped and look at her.

"Brother Salemen...You have taken a huge burden off my head by saying all this. I also wanted to say the same to you, but I did not dare....", Murina said hesitantly.

"Good then...", the King feeling relieved.

"How will it be if I take you as my concubine in the eyes of others, but we will be in a brother-sister relationship for each other. Please let me know whenever you find a suitable man. So after your marriage age, I will bestowed you both marriage with my blessings", said the King suggestively.

"But brother... what about your harem. Will they accept me", Murina said.

"Of course, they will accept you as my new concubine. If anyone try to harm you, I will be there to protect you from any harm as your big brother. You can relay on me, from now on I am your family.... so, do not feel lonely", said the King.

"Brother!...", in emotion Murina embrace the King and King also embrace her while consoling.

Few passerby servants saw them embracing each other and this thing spread like fire in the whole palace.

Arriving at the palace, the king ordered his servants to prepare a place for Murina to live, which was near the king's palace. Which has the most beautiful view of the palace and is full of all amenities.

As the word enter into the harem, entire harem is in commotion once again. All of the King's concubines started feeling jealous with Murina that the King takes special care of his new concubine.

The King inspected all the arrangements by himself and he settled all the things of Murina arranged under his careful supervision. Finally, he settled Murina there and hired several servants, maids and guards to take care of Murina.

"Murina is it comfy to sit on the bed. Taking her to dressing, is all the cosmetic meet your requirements. Come and look at your wardrobe these dress materials are all fine qualities, do you like it or not", said the King by giving tour of her room.

King takes her along and introduce her with each and every thing in detail very excitedly.

"Bro.. (stop in middle) Your Majesty... please calm down and everything you have arranged, is surely of high quality and comfy", said Murina with smiling.

"Your Majesty..... you are caring too much", said Murina while whispering in King's ear.

"Please don't worry about me, you have decorated my room are comfortable and is beyond my expectation", said Marina.

"How can I stop worrying about you", said the King while looking around.

"Don't be afraid of others, I'm here to protect you", said the King in a low voice.

"(smiling) I understand your feelings but don't you think you have other works also as the King", said Murina teasingly.

"(sudden realization) Oh! I think you got the point, then I'm leaving now. If need....", the King said but interrupted.

"(interrupting) I have lots of maids and servants to take care of. And if it is very necessary, I will let you know", said Murina smiles while taunting him.

"This little girl really pissed me, I definitely would have punished her if I didn't have any urgent work", said the King in mind.

"Hmm...", said the King and left in little annoyed way.

"Hahahaa.... Oh, brother how can you forget you are the King", said Murina in her mind.

~ At night in Queen's Chamber ~

Queen is ready to served the King. But King is still thinking about Murina.

"I must take a look whether she is comfortable or not. I will be quick, My Queen... ", said the King.

The King stand up from the bed and getting dressed.

"I will be waiting for you, Your Majesty", said the Queen disappointedly.

It was the first time for the queen get interrupted while serving the King. She waited up-to mid night but there are still no traces of the King's return. The queen spent the whole night in the eyes for King to return and in next morning, her maid, Ekhteyar came.

"Your Her Highness, what happened... why there are dark circles under your eyes", said Ekhteyar worriedly.

"Did you not sleep well last night or Your Majesty really make you work hard for last night", said Ekhteyar while joking.

"Shut up... ", the Queen shouted angrily and clenched her hands.

Ekhteyar get startled.

"Prepare bath for me and later cover all dark circles with makeup", the Queen said in a cold voice.

"Yes, Your Her Highness", Ekhteyar said while bowing and was a little scared.

~ In Morning Breakfast Table ~

"I'm sorry... My Queen. I was unable to return last night due to urgent work came immediately and became so busy that I failed to inform you", the King said apologetically.

"Your Majesty... it is alright, work comes first and I have not much to do. So, whenever you are free you can visit here", said the Queen.

"You are the real queen in the true sense, you not only care about the harem but you also worry about my kingdom with me", the King said praisingly.

"Hahahha... Your Majesty you are appreciating me too much", said the Queen and feeling little shy afterwards.

"Oh... My Queen, you are blushing... hahaha", the King said in a teasing way.

"Anyway, did you send breakfast for Murina and her favorite dish also", the King asked the Queen.

"Yes, Your Majesty... I already sent breakfast with her favorite dish...", Queen said while grinding her teeth secretly.