Number 2 and the other pets served more of the dishes prepared for the occasion, different meats and the finest of all wines served in the most expensive plates. The plates had always been stacked in the safe room with the other important things and for the Royals it was all brought out.
Well treat a Royal like a Royal and a Pet like a pet.
She thought.
She watched as Master Malburt and the King exchanged compliments, both beaming from ear to ear. It got to the point of talking about their achievement. The Princess seemed less bothered about the whole talk as she focused on her meal.
” During the war with the Mountain Ravengers , I led my people even though at first it seemed fruitless as we all know how powerful they can be but no we didn’t give up.’ The King paused and sipped his wine then continued. ‘ I told them that Victory would be ours and it was. The people crowned me King for my bravery and I would say that was one of the best thing that ever happened to me. ” He completed and chuckled.
Master Malburt stared in amusement, he had heard stories of the King’s bravery but was more pleased to hear it directly from him.
” Huh huh. Mine was nothing compared to yours but I stopped the Fire Polar Bear from destroying my village. ” Master Malburt said then smiled around the sweet old memories.
” Oh! Oh! Tell me all about it. I have always heard stories and I admire your bravery as a child back then. It will be so nice to hear it directly from you” The King said. He seemed so happy as they dialogue like two long lost lovers whom has met themselves on the brink of death. They would say anything and everything just to make good use of the time.
Master Malburt adjusted in his seat then cleared his throat. It felt so good sitting with the Royals.
” So it all started when our Farms were burnt down, the villages knew it was not an ordinary fire and…. ”
Annabel’s eyes drifted to Mackie and could see the Princess’s eyes glued on him. He still had his head in his food. Mackie felt uncomfortable sitting in the room with the woman he loved and the woman he was to marry. It felt like his head had lost its balance and was starting to run out of race. His eyes dizzy from having to stare too long at his food.
” Why are you both acting like newlyweds?. ” Alac teased and playfully punched Mackie in the back, causing him to look up, staring him straight in the eyes.
” Come on Brother. ” He replied not wanting to say much. The constant reminder of their now fixed marriage made sweats break down his face, trying to escape the horror that came with the bondage.
” Shy little brother! Shy little brother!. ” Alac said humming them. He loved to annoy Mackie and tease him from time to time. Even though they fought more than they spoke, he still cherished their little memories.
” Brother stop!. ” He screamed angrily as he sent him an angry stare and heard the Princess burst out laughing hard. He turned to see her staring at him as he sent her a smile.
” You two might never change. ” Master Malburt said in his rich deep male voice and watched all heads turn towards him. He had gotten used to seeing his sons play, tease and quarrel with themselves as they grew up but one thing he knew of was the undying love that existed among them. Most times they would put him in between their fights whenever he walked closer to stop them from fighting. Sometimes one would support the other when he scolded one for picking on the other one. They acted more like Twins that Brothers.
” It’s Alac, Father. ” Mackie said, feeling the need to land his heavy punch on his open and smiling teeth. He was in no mood for play and he silently wished Alac would understand that.
” Alac!. ” Master Malburt screamed playfully like he was about to scold him but he didn’t. He watched as they all smiled.
” They seem to have a very good relationship. ” The King said as he tore his gaze from them to Malburt, staring him right in the face.
” Of course they do. ” Malburt said and smiled for a while. He couldn’t have wished for a better combination.
” Then I would say My daughter chose well cause all she ever wanted was to marry the Omigos brothers. At first I would say it was too tough for me to digest but now I see why. They are good brothers and that means my daughter chose right. ‘ The King said and stretched a hand out to Malburt whom took it warmly. ‘ That was for a job well done. ” He added and patted his shoulder with the left hand.
” Thank you for the compliment My King and thank you for considering our offer. ” Malburt replied.
” No no. I am more than pleased to make my daughter’s wish come true. I just want to see a smile on her face. ” The King said and the Princess’s cheeks turned red.
So that was it? She wasn’t bothered about whom the groom was, so long he was part of the Omigos brothers. Weird but relieving. If that was all she wanted then why did Master Malburt not bethrone her to Master Alac instead of Mackie his Nephew. Something definitely was fishy.
She thought.
” Why don’t you both step into the garden today talk and get to know each other well. ” Master Malburt suggested and watched the scowl on Mackie’s face.
” Yes I think that is a good idea. ” The King added.
Mackie looked in her way and could see the sign of how happy she was. He could feel the eyes on them as it tried to penetrate through their body into their soul to search what was going on in it. Their eyes met briefly as the Princess pushed the chair back and stood up gently. His eyes traced her as she walked close to his part of the room.
” Do we?.” She asked. It felt great getting to know the man she had crushed on for so many years better.
” Okay. ” Mackie responded. He could see the outstretched hand but refused to take it. He slightly pushed his seat to the back trying not to injure her leg or feet then carefully got up as if hoping they would ask them to sit back.
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They walked on for minutes, each walking on each side of the lane, trying to avoid bumping shoulders with each other. They has said no word to each other since they left the presence of their families, none was willing to break the unending awkward silence.
This should get her bored and make her find him uninteresting, maybe she would pick his Brother.
He thought and smiled at himself for being so clever and wise.
” I see you are a great lover of nature and I admire the way you barely speak just to acknowledge its presence and beauty. ” The Princess finally said, trying to make things less awkward.
” You do!. ” He said sounding confused.
Did he hear her right? Did she just compliment him for staring at the beautiful work of Nature and not talk? Who on planet freaking earth would love that?. It was time for him to try something different, something that would make her despise him. He couldn’t risk making her more attracted to him.
” Of course I do. So tell me about yourself and the things you like. ” She said and sat down on the beach in the garden. He hadn’t noticed that they had gotten there already. He was still taken aback by her outburst. He wondered whom she really was. One minute she was shy and innocent, the other minute she was outspoken and brave.
” Hmmmm. ” He thought for a while. He was speechless and didn’t know what and where to start from.
Say something that’s not real and pretty disgusting.
He told himself and smiled at his level of wisdom.
Be nice to her.
Something in him said and he pushed it off. He knew he had to attend to one.
” Well I love and find so much joy in eating human brains. I love drinking and feeding on their blood all night. Most times I feed on my partner till they pass out. ” He said and watched her eyes widened, grow wide with shock.
Well that should do the trick.
He said to himself and relaxed well in his seat to see how the next thing unfolds.
” I love it. ‘ She screamed on top of her voice and kept clapping while staring at him with her lips curved in a smile. ‘ Just what I needed to spice up the love life. You wouldn’t believe that I used to think I was the only weird one whom loved those things most Wolves consider weird but now I feel so relieved to know you do too. ” She smiled and titled to the side a little to land a kiss on his cheek.
Weird.! She does!.
” Wait! What! You do?. ” He asked surprised and shocked.
” Of course I do darling. This only shows that we really are meant to be in each other’s lives. We are truly destined for one another and we belong together. I am surely going to inform My Father about it. ” She said beaming from ear to ear. At first she had feared that their personalities would be so different or he would find it difficult to adjust to her weird habits but now it soothed her to know that he also liked the same thing.
Tell the King? What? She does? Wait what? She likes those? Those weird things? Dies that mean he just gave her an assurance? So apparently he would have to spend his forever with a Monster. She should be with A lack instead, he was sure they would fit so well.
He thought and wondered what more weird things she liked.
” The sight of Blood excites me so much and it gives me so much joy to see someone in pain especially one I love. ” She said and innocently clapped, jumping slightly in rhythm.
Mackie felt sick hearing the words coming out of her mouth and the excitement on her face. He could feel his eyes rotating around and the sweats running down the more. He felt like he would fall sick anytime from now.
” Are you Fine Mackie? You look unwell. ” She said and brought her hand close to his face to test his temperature then brought out the handkerchief she always took everywhere with her to wipe the sweats off.
No, no I’m not fine.
He wanted to scream aloud in her face and push her away, flat and shaken on the bare sand but he couldn’t handle tampering with a Royal.
” Yes, yes. Can we just go inside now?. ” He suggested and tried to get up from where he sat. He knew sitting there for too long would bring out more secrets he didn’t want to know of, at least not yet.
” Ummm okay but are you sure you are okay. ” She responded and looked at him again. She feared he was about to fall ill for over stressing himself.
” Yes. ” He replied, feeling more uncomfortable around her as she moved closer. He wanted to get as far away as he could get from her. This was never his idea of a Princess. Princesses were supposed to be sophisticated and ladylike not monster like.
” Okay. ” She replied and they walked away quietly stepping into the house.