Special Chapter: After Wedding

ELEENA'S POV

"You already know what you're going to do right?" sabi ko at tumango naman si Alejandro.

We both turn our heads to Felisha sitting under the Golden Tree. Prince Allen is here to have a word with Caspian about some matters on the Wind Kingdom.

I was surprised when someone hug me from behind and it was Felisha. Sumama siya kasi nababagot na sa kanilang palasyo.

But suddenly, this prince showed up. Di ko rin alam kung bakit biglang nagpaalam si Felisha ng makita si Alejandro.

"I can't do it, Eleena" sabi niya na ikinakunot ng noo ko.

"Do you want her to be your lover?" Seryoso kong tanong.

"Yes, but I think it's not the right tim---"

"Gusto mong mag aksaya ng oras? We don't know if someone is already hitting on Felisha, Alejandro. Gusto mo bang maunahan ka?" Sabi ko na ikinatigil niya.

"No..." Sabi niya at nilingon si Felisha.

"If you like her. Then go" sabi ko at tinapik ang balikat niya.

"Remember, don't be nervous and just be yourself" I said and push him. Lumingon siya sakin at tumango lang ako.

He takes a deep breath and walks towards Felisha. Hindi katagalan ay napansin kaagad siya ni Felisha.

"Prince Alejandro!" Gulat niya.

"Greetings, Princess Felisha" Alejandro greeted and bowed. I saw Felisha's face blush na ikinagiti ko.

"G-greetings, Prince A-alejandro" Felisha greeted and curtsy.

"What are you doing in here, Prince Alejandro?" Tanong ni Felisha.

"I was passing by and saw you. If you don't mind, can I join you with you here?" Alejandro asked.

"Of course! You can, Prince Alejandro. I still have some space in here" sabi ni Felisha at ipinakita ang bakanteng pwesto.

"Alejandro would be fine, Princess Felisha" sabi niya na ikinatigil ni Felisha.

"T-then, Felisha would b-be also f-fine" sabi niya.

Langya!

Alejandro chuckled and held Felisha's hand.

"Let help you sit with that dress" he said and Felisha just nodded. I can clearly see Felisha is blushing right now.

Confirmed...

She also likes him.

I can't stop smiling just by looking at them. They look good together. Hayst, why does Alejandro did not notice Felisha also likes him?

Napagisipan kong bumalik sa palasyo para naman may oras silang dalawa. I wonder if Caspian is already done?

Anne is not in the palace right now. She's with Lux having a vacation. Kaya ako lang nandito. Ilang linggo nalang ay manganganak na din si Christina. I also didn't know how's Zane doing right now. I hope he's doing okay...

"Hey woman, ang bagal mo"

Napatingin ako sa gilid at natanaw si Kiel kasama si Amora. Amora rolled her eyes and run towards him.

"You're mad just because I hold the cookies? Di ko naman kinain ah! Anong tingin mo sa kamay ko nakamamatay?" Sabi ni Amora na ikinatawa ko.

"You shouldn't touch someone's belongings without their permission, Amora" seryosong sabi ni Kiel. Di ko alam kung bakit palagi silang nagbabangayan. Amora is a fearless woman. Di siya natatakot kay Kiel.

"Edi sorry! Di na mauulit! Mabilakuan ka sana sa cookies mo!" Sigaw ni Amora at tumakbo papalayo. Napailing nalang ako at nagpatuloy pumasok sa palasyo.

I headed to Caspian's office and to my surprise he's here with Leo.

"Already done?" I ask and he nooded. I sit beside him and look at Leo drinking a tea. Napatigil naman siya at tinaasan ako ng kilay?

"Oh? Bat ka nakatingin? Gwapo parin ba ako habang umiinom?" sabi niya na ikinangiwi ko.

"Nagmumukha kang bakla sa paningin ko pwe!" Sabi ko at kumuha ng isang cookies. Napasimangot naman siya at ibinaba ang tasa.

"Gaga ka! Nagmumukha ka ring tomboy sa paningin ko" sabi niya na ikinatigil ko sa pagkagat ng cookies.

"Will you two stop this already? Leo, if you're just going to argue with my wife. You can get your saggy ass out here" bulas ni Caspian na ikinatawa ko.

"Grabe ka naman. Kakainom ko lang ng tsaa ipapalabas mo na ako? Gutom pa ako oh!" Sabi ni Leo at kumuha ng tart. Napairap nalang ako at tumingin kay Caspian.

"How's your conversation with Prince Allen?"I ask. He lean on the sofa and take sa sip to his tea.

"It was fine. He's taking a stroll in the palace right now" he said. Nagpatuloy nalang ako sa pagkain ng mapansing nakatingin siya sakin.

"What?" I ask.

"Can I ask you a question?"

"What is it?" Sabi ko at binaba ang tsaa.

"Can you...

tell me about your previous life? What was your life in there?" Tanong niya na ikinatigil ko. Nakita kong napatigil rin sa pagkain si Leo at tinignan ako.

"We've talked about this with Leo and if you don't want to tell us, it's okay. Hindi ka namin pipili---"

"Okay, I'll tell you everything" putol ko sakanya.  Nagtinginan naman sila ni Leo at ibinaling ukit sakin.

"Are you sure?" He ask and I nooded. I also want him to know about this since he's my husband and I don't want to keep secrets to him.

"I was born and raised with the Bougenvilla household. One of their child is serving the royal family and quite famous for their business. Technically, I'm the step daughter of one of her sons" I said and take a deep breath.

"They made me one of their maids and my grandmother always beats me without having a reason. I don't know why they all put their anger to me when I didn't even do anything wrong"

"I'm still a student in there and magic still exists in that world, but when the technologies exist, the magic is becoming slowly forgotten. They taught that technology can make their life easier and doesn't need to train their magic just to make a fire or travel somewhere" I said and lean on the sofa.

"How did you get in here? Did Xian just take you here?" Leo ask. I look at Caspian and he seems to wait for my answer.

"I was killed" mapaklang sabi ko na ikinagulat nila. They seemed surprised by what I said.

"The gorye that I use in Fire Kingdom. There was more deadly like that to that world. It's called a gun. Gorye are only used to play games here but our Gorye can kill a person"

Naramdaman kong hinawakan ni Caspian ang kamay ko na ikinangiti ko ng mapakla.

"You can stop if you're not ready telling us" sabi niya. Umiling ako at nagpatuloy sa pagsalita.

"N-nagsinungaling ako na pupunta sa academy para m-makalaya ako. Nang biglang sinagasaan nila ako sa sasakyan n-nila" utal ko at biglang nagsibagsakan ang aking mga luha.

"What?!" Gulat ni Caspian. Nakita kong napatigil si Leo. I wipe my tears and continued.

"My bones were crushed because of the impact and they decided to throw me to a falls. W-when they took me out, they thought I was d-dead. That's where I didn't know I p-put a curse in their f-family" dugtong ko at huminga ng malalim.

"Grandmother suddenly grab the gun and s-shoot m-me three t-times" sabi ko at pilit na ngumiti. Tahimik lang sila at nakikinig sakin.

"They throw me in the water. Habang nahuhulog ako sa talon dun ko narinig ang boses ni Dad at pagising ko nandito na ako sa Zemira" sabi ko at tinignan si Caspian.

"T-they have the same flaws as you. That's why when I first saw you I was angry" sabi ko.

"I'm sorry you have to go through that, My love" he said and embrace me.

"It's not your fault, Caspian. Don't blame yourself" sabi ko at kumalas sa yakap niya.

"I don't need to stay on that past. I have to move on and move forward. Just like my Dad told me right?" sabi ko. Ngumiti ito at hinalikan ang noo ko.

"You already did, My love" ngiting sabi niya. 

"Well, I think I have to go now" sabi ni Leo at tumayo.

"I'll be back later, I need to check my wife" sabi niya na ikinangiti ko. Kahit may pagkasiraulo ang lalakeng toh, di niya pinapabayaan si Christina. He's such a good husband to her.

"Send my regards to her, Leo" I said and he nooded.

"Today is Friday right?Bakit babalik si Leo mamaya?"tanong ko.

"He invited me to a drink later, together with Alejandro" he said and gave me a cookie.

"Okay, then I guess I'll just go sleep early later or I'll wait for you?" I ask. He chuckled and carress my cheek.

"You don't have to wait for me, My Love. Go sleep early tonight. Ayokong mapuyat ka" He said and smiled. What did I ever do to deserve a husband like him? He may look frightening on the outside but he's soft like a marshmallow on the inside.

"So..." he said and stood up. 

"What do you want to do today? I want to spend my spare time with my Empress" sabi niya na ikinangiti ko. He offered his hand to me and I accepted it.

"Wait, let me fix your dress" he said and kneel down.

"Thank you, Love" 

After he fixes my dress, he stood up and kiss my forehead.

"Anything for my wife" ngiting sabi niya. We decided to head on the Winter Tree. It's been days since the last time I visit there. Mas nagustuhan kong tumambay doon dahil nakakausap ko ang an mga winter faires. Whenever I'm done with my work I always go there to have some time with Del and the others. 

We entered the maze and noticed the roses were starting to bloom again.

"How's the life of being an Empress and my wife?" tanong ni Caspian na ikinatawa ko.

"Maganda syempre! Tinatanong pa ba yan?" sabi ko na ikinatawa niya rin. Mahirap lalo na't ikaw ang tagapagmahala sa palasyo. We arrived at the Winter Tree and immediately saw Del and other fairies. Agad nila kaming napansin at bumati ito.

"Greetings, Your Imperial Majesties" they greeted.

"It's nice to meet you again, Del" I happily said. He smiled and look at Caspian.

"Your wife is really Beautiful, Your Majesty" bulas ni Del. Napangiti naman si Caspian at tinignan ako.

"As always, Del. Always..." sabi niya na ikinamula ko. Langya!

"The Previous Empress must really be proud of you" Del said. He's talking about Caspian's Mother.

"She is. I can feel it, Del" he said and walk towards us.

"It's already 193 years  I've been living in this tree. I'm glad the fairies came back again before I vanished" bulas ni Del na ikinataka ko.

"What do you mean?" tanong ko.

"He's gonna die soon" sabi ni Caspian. 

What?! 

"My mana is slowly decreasing, Your Majesty. That is why I know I'm gonna die soon" sabi niya. I've read about them in the books. They know when they gonna die.

"I live most of my life. I can even see Empress Titania's Sons grown up and getting married" ngiting sabi niya. When your death comes, you can't really do anything about it. Kung doon ka lang, doon kalang talaga.

"Thank you for saving Zemira, Your Majesty" he said.

"I just did my job, Del" I said and he chuckled.

"A lot of things must have happened to you even in your previous world but you're a strong woman. His Majesty is very lucky to have you, Your Majesty" sabi niya at napatingin kay Caspian.

"I am, Del" he said and chuckled.

"I think I need to go now, Your Majesties. I still have some important matters to talk with the other Elder Winter Fairies in the Winter Kingdom" He said.

"We're just also here to visit all of you" sabi ko. Napangiti naman ito at nag bow samin dalawa ni Caspian.

"Thank you very much, Your Majesty. We appreciate it" he said and the fairies also bowed. I stood up and walk towards Caspian. 

"We'll see you later, Del" I said. Hinawakan ko and kamay ni Caspian at sabay na lumabas. Habang naglalakad kami papaplabas ay napansin kong nakatingin siya sakin.

"Tumingin ka sa daanan, Caspian. Madadapa ka" sabi ko.

"Hawak mo naman kamay ko. Di ako madadapa lalo na't...

matagal na akong nadapa at nahulog sayo" ngiting sabi niya at hinalikan an likod ang palad ko. Langya talaga ang Emperor nato!

"C-che! Lakas mong bumanat ngayon ah! Anong nakain mo?" tanong ko. He started to rub his chin using his thumb. Napataas naman ang kilay ko nang bigla siyang napangisi.

"Ikaw?"ngiting sabi niya na ikinamula ko. He leans his face closer to me and started to caress my cheek. My heart started to beat faster like crazy! 

He's staring at me like I'm the most beautiful thing he has ever seen. Staring on his eyes feels like you were in a deep blue sea. It looks terrifying to others but those eyes make me calm.

Napatigil ako ng napatawa ito.

"W-what?! Do I have smudges on my face?" sabi ko  pupunasan sana ng pinigilan niya ang kamay ko. I stiffened when he leaned closer to my ear.

"You look adorable when your blushing, Wife"  he whispered and look at me.

"I love you, Eleena" He said and lean to kiss my lips. I responded at put both of my hands on his neck. Naramdaman kong ipinulupot ang kamay niya sa bewang ko. I stiffened when he suddenly bit my lower lip.

"C-caspi---" sabi ko at sinubukang lumayo ng sinunggaban niya ulit ang labi ko.

"Wife..." he said and pulled me closer to him.

Sh*t! Someone can see us in here! 

"That was actually terrifying!"

Napatigil kami ng may nagsalita. I quickly grab Caspian's wrist and lean close to the bushes.

"But you're a tough woman, I'm quite impressed by you, Felisha"

 That was close!

"Thank you, Alejandro"

Dahan-dahan ko silang sinilip sa labasan at nakita si Alejandro at Felisha na masayang naguusap. Napabuntong hininga nalang ako.Langya talaga ang Emperor nato! Muntikan na kami!

Nilingon ko siya at napaseryoso ng makita ang mukha niya. What the f*ck is he frowning for?! Muntikan na kaming mahuli at may lakas pa siyang mag ganyan.

"Don't look at me like that, Caspian" simangot kong sabi. 

"Why do we have to hide, Wife? This is our f*cking palace! What's wrong if they saw us kissing?" simangot niyang sabi.Napairap nalang ako at binitawan ang kamay niya. Diretso lang akong naglakad palabas at di siya pinansin. Tinawag niya ang pangalan ko pero diretso lang ako.

"Wife!Eleena!" tawag niya.

Napatigil ako ng mahuli nya ang kamay ko.

"Don't leave me just like that, Wife. I'm asking you a question. What's wrong with it?" hingal niyang tanong. Napatingin ako sa kabila ng mapansing may tatlong maids na nakatingin samin.

"What's wrong kissing your Wife?" sabi niya. Nakita kong napasinghap ang mga maids.

"Caspian. lower your voice" kalmang sabi ko.

"Is it wrong to kiss my Empress?" bulas niya na ikinatigil ko. Nagulat ako ng hinila niya ako papalapit sa kanya at ipinulupot ang kamay niya sa bewang ko.

"Is it wrong to kiss the woman I love? Is it wrong to lean you closer to me?" he whispered to my ear. Nilingon ko ang mga maids at nakatingin parin sila samin.

Langya! Mga chismosa!

Sinubukan kong kumalas ng lalo niya akong hinila papalapit sa kanya.

"Caspian!" gulat kong sabi pero nakatingin lang siya sa mga mata ko.

"I'll let you go if you kiss me, Wife" he said. My heart is beating like a running cheetah right now!  Umiwas ako ng tingin na ikinataas ng kilay niya.

Napansin kong napalingon siya sa panig ng mga maids at napangisi.

"Are they the reason you won't kiss me right now?" tanong niya. 

"Caspian, let go of me. Maraming makakakita" sabi ko at pilit na kumawala.

"Kinakahiya mo ba ako?" tanong niya na ikinatigil ko.

Siya? Kinakahiya ko?  Sa gwapo niyang yan? Baka siya pa ang mahiya para sakin!Bakit naman naisip yan ng isang pinakagwapo na lalaki sa balat ng lupa?

"No! Bakit naman kita ikakahiya?" sabi ko.

"Then, kiss me" sabi niya at tumingin sa mga maids. Langya! Bat ba kasi ang chismosa ng mga maids dito!

"Kiss me in front of the---" Di ko na agad siya pinatapos at agad sinuggaban ang labi niya. He stiffened to what I did but he immediately responds to my kiss. I felt his lips form a smile while I continue to kiss him.

Narinig ko namang nagsitilian ang mga maids sa malayuan.

I decided to let go of our kiss when he pulled me more closer to him. Seconds later, he let go and smiled.

"N-ngiti-ngiti mo d-dyan!" utal kong sabi. Langya! siguradong ang pula na ng mukha ko! Nilingon ko ang talong maids at nagulat sa nakita.

Langya! Pito na silang lahat. Some of them are butlers! Ang tatlong maid kanina ay tili ng tili habang ang iba ay napalaki ang mata.

"I guess they like what they saw. They look so happy seeing the Emperor and Empress being in love"  ngiting sabi niya.

"Caspian!" sabi ko at sinamaan siya ng tingin pero tumawa ang bwiset.

"The show is over. You can now go" sabi niya sa kanila na ikinalaki ng mata ko. Langya ginawa pang sine!

"We'll take our leave, Your Majesties" they in unison immediately leaves. Napasapo nalang ako sa noo at napailing nalang.

"Felix! I'm bac--- May problema ba? May nangyari ba? Did I miss something?" takang tanong ni Leo.

"Marami" ngiting sabi ni Caspian. Hinampas ko siya sa balikat at pinandilatan ng mata. 

"Ano? Pa share naman" sabi ni Leo na ikinagulat ko.

"No, it's mine only" kalmang sabi ni Caspian.

"Ano ba kasi yan? Sa kay tagal na nating magkaibigan ngayon ka lang di nakipaghati sakin" simangot na sabi ni Leo.

"LANGYA! Pwede bang wag ka nang magtanong?!" pikon kong sabi.

"Gaga! Di ikaw tinatanong ko! Si Felix!" taas kilay niyang sabi at inirapan ako. Langya talagang baklang toh!

"Bwiset! Bahala kayo diyan!" sabi ko at naglakad papalayo.

"Geh, Ingat! wag kanang bumalik dito ha!" rinig kong sabi ni Leo. Humanda sakin yun pag may maririnig ako galing sa baklang yun! Siguradong kakalat yung nangyari kanina! Lakas talaga topak ng emperor na yun!

CASPIAN'S POV

"Don't f*cking talk to my wife like that, Leo" seryosong kong sabi at tinignan ang asawa kong papasok sa palasyo. i smiled as I remembered what happened earlier. I just love to tease her. Seeing her frowning makes me want to do it more and more.

"I was just kidding, Felix. So, what did I miss?" taking niya. 

"Malalaman mo rin" sabi ko at nilagpasan siya.

"Okay then. Good thing my wife allowed me to drink" rinig kong sabi niya. I'm sure those maids and butlers will definitely talks about it with the others. Well, I mean what's wrong to kiss her?  

She's my wife.

ELEENA'S POV

It's already night time Caspian still hasn't come back. As expected kumalat yung nangyari kanina. Langyang mga chismosa talaga eh noh?!Kaya napag isispan ko kaninang dito nalang sa kwarto maghahapuhan. I wonder if Kiel finds it out? 

Nakakahiya!

I shook my head and I just continued strumming the guitar. Napatigil ako ng makarinig ng katok. Napatingin ako sa orasan at malapit ng mag hating-gabi. Agad kong binaba ang gitara at binuksan ang pintuan.

Bumungad naman si Alejandro na akay-akay si Caspian. I look at Caspian and he's pretty drunk.

"I came to drop him here. Timulungan ni Leo si Kiel na makapunta rin sa kwarto niya. Lasing na lasing na" he said. Agad ko siyang pinapasok at ipinahiga niya ito sa kama.

"Thank you, Alejandro" I said and smiled. Tumango naman ito at naglakad palabas.

"Kamusta ang usapan niyo ni Felisha kanina?"tanong ko. 

"It turned out good! Thank you Eleena" ngiting sabi niya.

"Mabuti. Go take a rest now. Salamat ulit" 

Agad naman siyang umalis.Nilingon ko naman si Caspian na nakadapa sa kama. Napabuntong hininga analang ako at nilapitan siya.

"Caspian?"I called and heard him moaned.

"Umayos ka ng higa" sabi ko. To my surprised he rolled his body slowly and look at me with those pouting lips.

"Wife? Where am I? Why are you here?" sabi niya na ikinatawa ko.

"You're in our bedroom, Love" I said and carresed his hair. I gently get up and grab a wet towel and his night clothes.

I put the basin on the side table and started to remove his shoes and corset vest. Pagkatapos kong tanggalin ay sinunod ko naman ang long sleeve polo niya.

"Eleena..." 

Napatigil ako at tinignan siya. His eyes are still close. Is he having a dream?

Nagpatuloy ako sa pagpunas at pagbihis sa kanya. Ilang minuto ang nakalipas, habang napupunas ako sa paa niya ng biglang tinawag niya ulit ang pangalan ko. Inilagay ko ang tuwalya sa palanggana at nilapitan siya.

"I-i'm s-sorry" utal niyang sabi na ikinataka ko.

"Don't leave me, Eleena" He said. Nagulat ako ng biglang nag si bagsakan ang mga luha niya.

"Hey" I said and caress his hair.

"P-please, forgive me, Eleena. D-don't leave" Bulas niya.

"Eleena!" 

Nagulat ako ng nagising ito at napabangon. Patuloy sa pagtulo ng mga luha niya.

"I'm here, Love" sabi ko. Nagulat ako ng bigla niya akong niyakap na ikinatumba naming dalawa sa kama.

"W-wife, I t-thought... I l-lost y-you" iyak niyang sabi at niyakap ako ng mahigpit.

"No, you didn't lose me, Caspian. You're just having a nightmare" I said and hug him back.

"I s-saw you t-turn y-your back o-on me, leaving me... Don't  l-leave me o-okay? I-i'm s-scared. It feels real" utal niyang sabi. iniharap ko siya at pinunasan ang mga luha niya.

"I won't leave you, I promise" I said while wiping his tears. Naramdaman kong ibinaon niya ulo niya sa balikat ko.

"Tell m-me you l-love me" rinig kong sabi niya. I hug him gently and kiss his forehead.

"I love you, Hubby. Now sleep, I won't go anywhere. I'll be here when you wake up" I said and smiled. He look at me and hold my hand.

"I l-love y-you too, Wife" he said and slowly closing his eyes.

He's having a very dark nightmare. I wonder what it is...

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