Special Chapter: Prince

ELEENA'S POV

"Be careful" sabi ni Anne habang inaalalayan ako sa pag upo. Napaginhawa ako ng makaupo ng maayos.

"Salamat, Anne" sabi ko at ngumiti naman siya.

"May gusto ka bang kainin? Kukuha ako" tanong niya. Ngumiti ako at hinawakan ang kamay niya.

"Kape at Shortcake cookies" ngiting sabi ko na ikinabuntong hininga niya.

"Alam mo namang bawal ka ng kape di ba?" sabi niya na ikinasimangot ko. Tinignan ko ang tiyan ko at hinimas ito.

"How about tea and cookies?" tanong niya. Tumango nalang ako habang hinihimas ang tiyan ko. Narinig kong napabuntong hininga siya ulit at tinapik ang balikat ko.

"Kunting tiis nalang, Eleena. Ilang araw nalang at manganganak ka na. Kunting hintay nalang" sabi niya. Sadyang na miss ko lang talagang uminom ng kape pero hindi talaga pwede dahil sa pagbubuntis ko sa anak namin ni Caspian. Nagtangka ako noong uminom ng kape ng madaling araw pero nahuli ako ng isang tagaluto sa kusina na naghahalo ako ng kape. Nung nalaman ni Caspian ang nangyari ay napag isipan niyang itago lahat ng coffee beans. Langya sinubukan kong hanapin pero di ko talaga makita. Halos nilibot ko na ang palasyo sa kakahanap.

"I understand, Anne. Yun nalang dalhin mo" sabi ko at agad naman siyang umalis. Tinignan ko ang mga hadinerong inaayos ang mga bulaklak sa garden. Kitang-kita ang buong garden at Golden Tree sa malayuan dito sa balcony ng kwarto namin ni Caspian.

Halos dito ko lahat binubuhos lahat ng oras ko. Matutulog o naka upo lang. Pinatigil rin muna ako ni Caspian na mag trabaho dahil malapit na ang araw ng kapanangakan ko. Kung bibisita ako sa puno ay isang beses lang sa isang linggo.

"Ah..." daing ko ng biglang kumirot ang tiyan ko. Hinimas ko ito at napasandal sa upuan.

"Ang likot mo na anak" I said and close my eyes. I wonder what our child would look like? Babae ba o lalaki? Sino ba siya magmamana? The only thing I could sure na mamamana niya ay mala brilyanteng asul na mata ni Caspian.

"Your Father and I can't wait to see you..."

CASPIAN'S POV

"What's wrong?" Leo ask. I put down the quill and take off my eyeglasses.

"I'm just worried for Eleena" sabi ko. Napa taas naman ang kilay niya at nilapitan ako.

"Why? Is there a problem with her, Felix?" sabi niya at nilagay ang papel sa lamesa.

"I'm worried about her giving birth to our child" sabi ko at tinignan siya. Eleena's body has seem to be gotten frail due to what happened years ago. She's been banned for using the curse for the rest of her life, because that's what Xian also told me. She'll completely die if she'll use it again.

"I know your wife has gotten a little frail and she's been through a lot, but have faith in your wife, Caspian. She got this! Your magic that shares with your child is too strong for her body, but I know she can do this" he said and pat my shoulder.

"Empress Titania almost died giving birth to you, but she fought with it. She even got you a brother" tawang sabi niya na ikinangiti ko. Speaking of Kiel...

"How is he right now?" tanong ko at lumipat sa sofa. Sumunod naman siya at umupo sa kabila.

"With his married life right now got him so much better. Good thing the people of Alynthi loves him " ngiting sabi niya.

"I really didn't expect she would marry that woman" dugtong niya. Same goes for him, I can't believe that knight is the one he's going to marry.

"Amora Nightfall..." I said and look at him. Kiel left the palace after he got married and became the Duke of Alynthi in the North side of Zemira. Their relationship became a huge scandal here in the palace, because that woman doesn't have a noble blood. Not until, we found out that woman is one of the lost child of Viscount Nightfall that was raised in the orphanage.

"You nearly killed almost half of the aristocrats four 5 years ago" sabi niya at uminom ng tsaa.

"Betraying the Emperor deserves them all to f*cking die" seryosong sabi ko. I wipe out those f*cking dogs because of the their rebellion. I found out they involve illegal business and planning to destroy the empire.

"Those years was a massacre. Even if this palace was full of gold everywhere from things to jewelry, but still it was dark and dull everywhere. You completely became a mad man. Good thing Eleena showed up, kung hindi mag re- retire na sana ako. Hindi ko na kaya ang pinag gagawa mo" sabi niya na ikinaseryoso ko.

"I would definitely kill you before you could do that" seryosong sabi ko na ikinangiwi niya.

"Ah...hehe ikaw n-naman di m-mabiro. S-syempre d-di kita iiwan noh! I-iniwan ba kita ngayon?" Ngiwing sabi niya at binababa ang tasa.

"If Eleena didn't show up. You'll definitely leave me right?" Seryosong sabi ko na ikinatigil niya.

"Why do you as---"

"Answer the question, Leo" putol ko sakanya.

"I......I g-guess?" Sabi niya. I immediately grab the pillow and throw it to his face. Saktong tumama ito sa mukha niya.

"What was that for?!" Sigaw niya sakin. I glared at him that makes him silent.

"Nothing. I just want to hit that ugly face of yours" sabi ko na ikinaseryoso niya.

"Alam mo? Nahawa ka na sa asawa mong manlalait. Magdadasal nalang ako na hindi mamana ng anak mo" napangisi naman ako sa sinabi niya.

"I want my child to be like her,Leo. She's clever, brave, strong, and stand up for what's right. That's what I love more about her" sabi ko at napangiti.

"Before you were a mad man, but now you completely madly in love with Eleena" sabi niya at napatawa. I grab the tea and sip on it.

"So, you want some parenting advice?" Sabi ko na ikinatigil ko.

"I don't want to hear parenting advice from you, Leo. Baka ikapapahamak pa ng anak ko" sabi ko. Nakita ko namang napasimangot siya sa sinabi ko. It's been months since Princess Christina gave birth to their children.

"I can't believe you could pull off three children in one time" sabi ko at binaba ang tsaa.

"Hahaha... that's how I realized why her stomach is too big for a normal pregnant woman who's just bearing one" sabi niya.

"Yeah, ang lakas pa ng loob mong mahimatay" sabi ko at napatawa.

"Sinong hindi? Talagang magugulat ka na tatlo agad mo noh!" sabi niya. Unti-unti ko nang naiintindihan si Leo sa mga bagay nato lalo na't pareho kaming magulang na.

"I also have to tell you something" sabi niya at napangiti.

"Spill it" I said and lean back on the sofa.

"Alejandro is getting married in two months" sabi niya na ikinangiti ko.

"Good for them"

"Alejandro really got her. I'm happy for him. Akala ko hindi na magkaka asawa ang lalaking yun dahil sa katorpehan" tawang sabi niya. Well, Eleena is one of the reason why Alejandro got hopes for that princess.

That wife of mine is really something...

"Princess Felisha has great personality that is perfect for him. The only problem of that woman is that she's loud like a screaming seagull" sabi ko na ikinahalagapak ng tawa niya.

"No wonder why Prince Allen is so stress about her" tawang sabi niya.

"Are you talking bad about Felisha just now, Leo?" Napatigil kaming dalawa ng makita si Alejandro na kakapasok lang.

"No, we're just happy for you, Alejandro" Leo said. Tumabi sakin si Alejandro at napasandal.

"Well she seems kinda weird a little bit, but It still doesn't change the fact that I love her" ngiting sabi niya.

"Pano mo naman nasabi?" Tanong ni Leo.

"She keeps telling me 'Shuta ka' and I didn't even know what shuta means" he said. I chuckled and pat his shoulder.

"Don't worry, she's fine. Eleena also calls me 'langya ka' and didn't even know what it means" I said. I didn't even bother to ask her what langya means, but she still calls me that.

"Is it an endearment?" tanong niya. Umiling naman ako.

"I don't think so." I replied and look at the time. It's already 7:20 pm. Kumain na ba siya ngayon?

Tumayo agad ako at kinuha ang coat upuan. I'll definitely check on her since her due is this week.

"Where you going, Felix?" Tanong ni Leo.

"Checking my wife" simpleng sabi ko.

"Oh, Eleena is giving birth this week right?" Alejandro said and I nooded.

"I'll be back later. I just need to check on----"

"YOUR MAJESTY!!!" Napatigil kaming tatlo ng biglang bumukas ang pintuan bumungad si Sebas.

"What do you need in this hour, Sebas?" pikon kong sabi habang inaayos ang nagusot kong damit. He's catching his breath, didn't expect this old man can still run.

"H-her Majesty..." Napatingin agad ako sa kanya. Did something happen to her?

"HER MAJESTY IS GIVING BIRTH!" I frozed.

LEO'S POV

"HER MAJESTY IS GIVING BIRTH!" sabi ni Sebas na ikinagulat ko. Agad akong napatayo at tinignan si Felix. His face was full of shock and didn't move an inch.

"Your presence is needed immediately, Your Majesty" sabi ni Sebas. Tinignan ko ulit si Felix pero hindi parin siya gumagalaw.

"For f*ck sake! Why the h*ck are you standing there, Felix?" sigaw ko at nilapitan siya.

"Eleen-na" utal niyang sabi.

"We should go there no---" naputol agad ang sinabi ni Alejandro ng biglang tumakbo si Felix palabas. We immediately followed him and saw him running like a crazy cheetah. He even let go of his coat. Kahit anong lakas kong abutan siya hindi ko magawa.

"I've never seen him running fast like that in my whole f*cking life!" sabi ko habang tumatakbo. Hirap na hirap na akong tumakbo parang gusto ko nang sumuko! Tumingin ako kay Captain Sebas at patuloy lang siya sa pagtakbo.

F*ck! This old man is fast!

Napanganga ako ng bigla niya akong nilagpasan. Narinig ko naman tumawa si Alejandro at nilagpasan din ako. F*ck! How can they be so good in running?!

"Felix!" tawag ko sakanya pero patuloy lang siya sa pagtakbo. 

"Feli--" Nagulat ako ng may nabangga siyang butler. Agad natumba ang butler habang si Felix ay napagulong sa gilid na parang lumpia.

"Your Majesty!" gulat na sabi ni Sebas at agad nilapitan si Caspian.

"Pftt" pigil kong tawa habang tinatakpan ang bibig ko.

"Don't laugh Leo or else he will kill you" sabi ni Alejandro.

"Nakita mo naman ang pagkakabagsak niya diba? He look like a spring roll" tawang sabi ko at napatingin kay Felix. Agad akong napatigil sa pagtawa ng makitang nakatingin siya ng masama sakin.

"I'll f*cking kill you after this, Leo!" Sigaw niya at nagpatuloy sa pagtakbo.

"Told you" Alejandro said and continued to run.

F*ck...

CASPIAN'S POV

The knights immediately opened the door and I saw Eleena screaming in pain. All the Imperial doctors are  and the tower mages are here.

I immediately approach her and hold her hand.

"C-caspian...AHHRGHH!!!" daing niya. I can feel my whole body aching due to the fall, but the most important here is Eleena.

"You can do this. Hold my hand tightly. I won't leave you" I said and kiss her forehand.

"A little more, Your Majesty" sabi ng Doctor at naramdaman ko ang paghigpit ng hawak ni Eleena sa kamay ko.

"AHHHHHHHHHHH!!" her scream filled the whole room.

"One last time, Your Majesty. One push" the doctor said. She take a deep breath and push.

"AAAAAARRRRGGGHH!!!" sigaw niya. Napatigil ako ng makarinig nang iyak ng bata. Tears started to fall on my cheeks when I saw the doctor wrapping our baby with a white cloth.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty. It's a boy" ngiting sabi ng doctor at inilahad sakin ang anak namin.

"Wife, Look it's our son" I said and place our baby in her chest. Agad silang lumabas lahat at iniwan kaming tatlo sa loob.

She burst into tears and I gently kissed her lips. She started to caress our son's face.

"H-he looks j-just like you, Caspian" iyak niyang sabi habang nakatingin sa anak namin.

"Thank you, Wife. Thank you for everything. You did it" I said and wrap my hands around her. She kiss my cheek and also kiss our son's forehead.

"He's so handsome. Just like you" she said and chuckled. I chuckled and kiss my son's forehead.

"What do we name him?" Tanong niya. Napangiti ako ng makitang dahan-dahang dinilat ng anak namin ang mata niya at kitang-kita ang mala brilyanteng asul na mata niya.

"Cayden Ambrose" I said and look at her. She smiled and held my hand.

"It's beautiful... Cayden Ambrose Albertine Heisenberg" ngiting sabi niya. Seeing this beautiful scenery makes me the happiest man in the world.

"Look, Cayden. It's your Father" sabi ni Eleena at nilapit sakin. I wipe my tears and held my son gently. Napansin kong nakatitig ito sakin at nagulat ng makitang ngumiti siya sinubukang inaabot ang mukha ko. I smiled and lower my face so he can reach it. He let out a giggle that makes us both chuckled.

"Our Prince..."

The First Prince of the Imperial Palace... Prince Cayden Ambrose Heisenberg has finally born into this world.

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