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Chapter 9

The Proposal

One Year Later...

Zahara's P.O.V.

Atem and I were in the Palace Gardens enjoying ourselves. I had my head in Atem's lap as I looked up at his beautiful crimson eyes. We were just enjoying ourselves without a care in the world. It was just the two of us.

One more year has passed since I came to live at the Palace with Atem. Things have been going great with my relationship with Atem. Our friendship has been getting stronger every day. It's making me think that I should tell him how I feel after all.

Mahad and Mana found out last year that I'm in love with Atem, but I made them promise not to tell. I want to find out for myself if he loved me back or not. They know from my shy nature that it's hard for me to tell him, but they respect my decision. However, things aren't looking too well for Pharaoh Akhnamkanon.

Atem's father is getting older and we both know that he won't last much longer. It's only a matter of time before Atem becomes the new Pharaoh and inherits the Millennium Puzzle after his death. I only hope that whoever becomes his queen will treat him right. It's only thanks to him that I can now control my powers.

" Hari, can I ask you something?" I sat up and urged him to ask what was on his mind. He seemed very nervous, which was unusual for him. He sighed before he spoke. " Father is dying soon, meaning that it won't be too long before I become Pharaoh. I don't want to rule alone, so I was wondering if you wanted to be by my side." I was shocked at what he just said. Was Atem asking me to marry him?!

" I already asked father about this and he agrees with my decision. Especially, since I've been in love with you since we met two years ago." He brought out a gold ring and held it out for me to take if I wanted to. Tear were starting to form as I held out my hand for Atem to put the ring on. After he did, I hugged him and started crying as he held me close. " I feel the same way, Atem. I've just been too shy to tell you until now." He smiled as he held me in his arms and placed a hand on the top of my head.

" It's alright, Hari. I understand how you feel. I know that father will be happy for us. No matter what may happen to him." I nodded, smiling as we went back into the Palace for the night.

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