•••( Jealously: Part 2..)°°°
•••
“Who’re you?” Castiel asked calmly.
” I should be the one asking you that question. So, who’re you?” Tyler said directing the question back to him.
” If I’m not here, you would have R@PE her, right? Why are you here at this time of the day?”
” Nevermind, I’ll be leaving now.” Castiel turned back to leave, Naomi kept appearing in his head, he turned back again; Tyler was staring dangerously at him.
He left without saying a word. ” But, who’s that guy?” Tyler thought inwardly.
•••
The following day>> Sapphire’s suite
” My lady!!!” Sapphire’s maid yelled as she saw her lady lying in a pool of blood.
“Maids, maids…!!!” She called the attention of the maids and they rushed in; it was a sudden summons. ” My la…dy’s in a critical condition, inform His Majesty about it and sum…mon the doctor here immediately..” Her maid said with shakily voice, with her hands shaking in fear.
“Yes, Ma’am..” Some maids left to deliver the message while some stayed behind.
***
Onami’s suite
” Miss, luckily your health is stable now for the time being. I know you’re also a doctor, so try to take care of yourself. I’ll come to check up on you in the evening.” The doctor said smiling.
“Thanks, but who sent you..”
“His Majes…”
“Ma’am, His Majesty request for you in lady Sapphire’s suite.” A maid said bowing.
“Alright, let’s go, then. Bye!”
***
Buyeo’s kingdom>> Young Master suite
“Mother I’m not marrying any woman apart from her. I don’t give a d@mn care if she’s a commoner!” A voice said in rage.
“What’re to trying to insinuate?” A lady asked with her brows on him.
“I’m in love with her and that’s final! If you don’t want it, then I’ll do it behind you cause my mind is fully made up.” The young man said and stormed out of the suite.
“Come back, come back! Come back…!!” The woman hollered, but he turned deaf ears. He would rather marry the woman he loved, than marrying a woman whom he doesn’t have any feelings for but because of his parents selfish interests.
***
Poppy’s home
” My Lord, you’re here…” Poppy said in exictement not wanting to move closer to him. She’d rather stay still.
“Are you mad at me?” He asked moving closer to her, but she take a step backwards. ” No, I’m not. Why would I?” Poppy said trying to keep her anger, she stared at the floor to avoid having an eye contact with him.
‘Your reactions says otherwise.” He said suspiciously as he continue walking towards her. Her back touched the long tree indicating she has nowhere to run to than to listen to him.
“My Lord, what did you want from me?” She asked, mustering some courage in her. ” It being days since we last saw and you weren’t happy to see me? It’s about the rumors?” On hearing that, Poppy knew she has nothing else to say cause he has said it all.
” You know, I used to think perhaps if we didn’t meet each other, you would have been the happiest man on Earth. So, I want you to please let go of me, I don’t suit your world… I’m a nobody…”
“Stop it, please… Meeting you was the happiest thing that ever happened to me. I never regret falling in love with you, I never stopped either. Just please don’t make the matter more complicated..” He said with a pleading tone.
“You’re a good man with good heart, but I just feel we are never meant to be together. Ever since I came into your life, the bad things have been happening to you. Let just put an end to our relationship…. I” She felt his scent in her nostrils, and she gasp.
The closeness was too much for her to control, she raised up her head gently and he saw him smiling.
“What was that for?”
“For accepting me back, I promise I’ll never leave your side again.” He leaned over for a kiss, she stared into his eyes pondering on what to do.
“Just leave..” She was cut short with his lips, she responded to it immediately. ” I know you won’t be able to resist it…” He said and slammed his lips on hers again.
***
Sapphire’s suite
“How long will she be asleep?” Arthur asked.
“For a couple of hours, Your Majesty…. and….” She scratched her head, looking for the right words but nothing came.
“And what?”
“She’s going to die soon.. The posion didn’t only damaged her womb but some organs aren’t functioning properly again. She has few hours to live on….” She was scared of breaking the news, so she went silent.
“I’m sorry…. Your Majesty..”
“How can it be contacted?” He said firmly. ” It’s only through the food consumed. Apparently the food she ate last night was poisoned. That’s the only way it could be…”
“Call all the maids here at once!”
***
Naomi’s suite
Naomi heard footsteps, she knew it’ll definitely be Tyler. Because that’s his morning routine ever since they knew each other.
“Tyler, again? What if you were caught?” Naomi said worriedly, Tyler shows no worries in him.
‘Relax Naomi, I won’t get caught. I got some things I could use to sort it out when it happened. Your blindness has caused a lot to you, and since I’m here, just count on me.. All your fears and worries will be erased. Remember, I’m a warrior. No one can suspect I’m the one stealing the meals. Besides, you worth it, Angel..’ His words pierced her heart and her body burns with gladness.
“Less I forget, a guy came to your suite last night and it seems he knows you.”
‘A guy? Could it be Castiel? But, what could he possibly want from me after he hurt me?’ Naomi said inwardly to herself.
“Any problem?” Tyler said when he noticed she hasn’t been saying anything for a while. ” No, problem.. He’s a nobody.”
“Okay, take good care of yourself.” He concluded, still doubting her reply.
***
Sapphire’s suite
“Your Highness, His Majesty left an order. Please leave.” Titania stood in front of Sapphire’s suite, barricade by some guards.
“I’m just not anybody; I’m his consort!” Titania yelled.
“Don’t you know she can’t harm Her Highness?” A maid said guardedly.
“Tell them to let her in.” Sapphire and weakly to her maid.
“But, My lady you aren’t in the condition to accept visitors. You should focus on your health…” Sapphire’s look indicate she isn’t buying her words, so she went outside.
“Her Highness would like to see her..” Sapphire’s maid said to the guards, they bowed and make way for her. Titania’s maid wanted to go in with her, but the guards barricade her.
“You can’t!” They warned and she moved backwards.
‘How are you feeling now? I heard you were sick?’ Titania said.
“Yes, I’m. But luckily I know who’s behind all these.” Sapphire said pluckily
‘Really? Can you share it with me?’ Titania asked bringing her ears to hers. “It’s you and your mother! You’re the devil itself!” Sapphire said.
This news shocked Titania, she looked at her and she broke into a devilish laughter.
“You think I can believe that, who the hell are you?” She spat.
“It was you all along. Why did you turn them against each other? Why? You both are devils!” Sapphire snapped, making the smile on Titania’s face vanished into the thin air.
“How’s that your problem, they aren’t meant to be sisters afterall.. Are they?!” Titania yelled.
“Even if they aren’t, why did you get them involved? I have been suspecting you, even if I die today,, I’ll make sure I divulge this to His Majesty when he comes back…” Sapphire smirked.
Titania chuckled and learned closer to her as if she wants to divulge a secret:
“You’ll die soon even before he comes back..” Titania left, Sapphire’s maid met her lady smiling and she wondered why.
****
Outside
Naomi and Tyler sat outside, gisting. Castiel was on his way to the king’s palace. He sighted Naomi and Tyler together. He stopped walking to watch what they were doing.
“He’s here again.” Tyler said ackwardly.
“Who?”
“The same guy?”
“Castiel? What’s he doing here?”
“You know him?” Tyler asked.
“Yes, can I seek for your help?” She said with her sweet voice.
“Sure.. what’s it?” He asked with an ancitipating look.
“Kiss me, please. Right away, before he leave..” She pleaded, dewy-eyed. ” But,why?”
“Just do it, if truly you’re my friend… I..” He shut her up with a kiss, she breathed a sigh of relief. Castiel couldn’t believe the drama unfolding before him.
She kissed him deeper, he couldn’t resist it even though he doesn’t. He wrapped his arms around her neck and deepened the kiss.
Castiel didn’t know when a tear escaped from his eyes.
TBC
