Chapter 21

KAMDEN couldn’t believed on what just Thanatos confessed, he can’t even fall asleep because of thinking of it; His mind is filled with tons of imagination pakiramdam niya ay lumilipad sa langit ang isip niya at nakangiti lang siyang nakatingin sa kisame. Thanatos has left his room for like two hours so that he could get some rest but here he is. Staring at the ceiling, smiling at it and thinking of the words that his majesty confessed.

Thanatos love him and he feel the same way.

A bright smiled appeared on his lips as he covered half of his body using the king size comforter gustong niya gumulong-gulong sa higaan niya sa sobrang kilig at sarap sa pakiramdam.

But all the sudden, he remembered what mr.Kang told him; A king shall only marry a Queen or princess.

He is not a high born or a lady, he is just a guy who fell in love with his majesty.

Unti-unti nawala ang ngiti sa labi niya, akmang haharap siya sa gilid niya biglang bumukas ang pinto na ikina tingin niya doon, he saw Thanatos carrying a white pillow and he was dressed in a t-shirt and sweater pants and black robe.

Napa-upo siya at binuksan ang lamp na nasa tabi lang ng kama niya “Anong ginagawa mo rito?” mahinang boses niyang tanong.

Isinara ni Thanatos ang pinto at naglakad ito palapit sa kama niya sabay huminto sa harap niyon. “May kailangan kaba?” takang tanong niya, his majesty looked at his bed “We will share the same bed.” Thanatos muttured making him gaped at that.

“B-Bakit? dito ka matutulog? bakit di ka nalang don sa kuwarto mo? malaki naman yun at komportable.” Sunod-sunod niyang tanong.

Thanatos didn’t say a word but instead he placed his pillow right next to Kamden’s pillow then he pulled a half of the comforter to his direction and then sat on the bed “As i said, we’re sharing the bed.” He said as he lay down on the bed.

He heave a heavy sighed and brushed his fingers through his hair and stared at Thanatos. “Baka hanapin ka ng butler at mga maids mo. Baka may pumasok rito at maabutan kang natutulog sa tabi ko.” Wika niya.

The majesty looked at him “So? i don’t care.”

He blew a breath “I’m on the sofa--” akmang aalis siya sa kama pinigilan siya ni Thanatos na ikina tingin niya rito, the look in Thanatos is eyes is not that deadly and dangerous. Thanatos eyes were begging him to stay beside him, to stay in bed and sleep next to him. But he is scared that the servant might come by and see them; sharing the same bed, Thanatos is just not an ordinary people he is the Emperor, the king, the ruler... People respected his majesty and he doesn’t want to ruin that.

“Hindi puwede, ayokong magka-issue ka nang dahil sakin.” Wika niya, sabay inalis ang kamay na nakahawak sa braso niya “Just stay in the bed.” He added “Matutulog nalang ako sa sofa.” Wika pa niya at kinuha ang unan at sinout ang robe nang sa ganon di siya malamigan.

Rinig niya ang malakas na pagbuntong-hininga ni Thanatos nang mahiga siya sa sofa at tinalikuran ito, gusto rin naman niyang makatabi ito pero ayaw niyang magka-issue o maabutan silang dalawa na natutulog sa iisang kama. That is highy forbidden.

The palace has 5,000 rules and he only read a few.

Sunod na narinig niya ang paghiga ng binata sa kama at ang paghinga nito ng malalim, hinayaan nalang niya ito at ipinikit ang mga mata saka niyakap ang sarili.

“Goodnight, your grace.” He said in a low voice, only he can hear it. It didn’t take that long and he fell asleep. Isa sa mga hindi kayang kontrolin ni Kamden sa tuwing natutulog siya ang sobrang likot niya at ang di magising sa gabi o sa ilalim ng tulog niya.

Thanatos was staring at the ceiling when he heart a snorting sound, he knows where that snorting sound came from. Naupo siya at tumingin sa kinahihigaan ni Kamden, it was Kamden whose snorting.

Mahina siyang natawa at mabilis na umalis sa kama, he walked to Kamden’s bed sofa “You silly,” he said while watching him.

Kamden is sleeping peacefully and calm. So gorgeous.

He chuckled and gentle poked Kamden’s nose “Good night. Kitten.” He said while smiling.

Sa halip na matulog sa kama, naisipan niyang ilapit ang isang sofa sa sofang tinutulogan ni Kamden ngayon at nang magawa niya iyon kinuha niya ang comforter at unan niya sa kama saka nahiga sa tabi ni Kamden at kinumutan ito gamit ang comforter. Nakaharap siya rito at hindi maiwasang di mamangha sa kagandahan nito.

God good, why is he so gorgeous even when he’s sleeping?

He gentle caressed Kamden’s face “Stubborn, cute, red-headed, soft and kind... That is how i described you.” He said in a husky tone.

He kissed Kamden forehead before he closed eyes and went to sleep.

Kinaumagahan, nagising si Kamden dahil sa sinag ng araw na tumatama sa mukha niya, he yawned as streched both of his arms and accidentally glanced at the man sleeping next to him, nanlaki ang mga mata niya at mabilis na naupo sa sofa nang makitang natutulog sa tabi niya si Thanatos tumingin siya sa kama at malakas na napabuntong-hininga nang napagtanto niyang hinintay lang siya nitong makatulog kagabi para makatabi ito sakanya. He gentle rubbed his forehead and happened to glanced at Thanatos again, he was sleeping peacefully and he can tell that his majesty had a wonderful hours last night.

Maya-maya ay hinilamos niya ang palad ng kamay niya sa kanyang mukha sabay bumangon, sa halip na magtungo sa banyo o sa labas ng kuwarto naglakad siya patungo sa teresa at doon pinagmasdaan ang magandang pagsikat ng araw. A bright smile appeared on his lips the moment he saw the horses racing like flash tumingin siya sa kabilang side ng palasyo at doon abala ang mga ibang katulong sa pagkukuha ng mga stock food sa carage na kakarating lang siguro, sa kanan naman ay makikita niya ang limang katulong na sinasampay ang mga puting kumot at tela sa mahaba at matibay na lubid. Lahat ng mga naka sampay roon ay puti at itim na tela.

Nakuha ng ilog ang atensyon niya, mula sa kinatatayoan niya nakikita niya si Thomas na pinapaliguan ang kabayong kulay puti kasama si Tyson, nakauwi na ito galing sa hospital? tanong niya sa isip niya. Tyson looked so exhausted and in pain pero bakas sa mukha nito ang saya habang pinapaliguan ang isa pang kabayo na kulay kayumanggi.

“Good morning, kitten” namilog ang mga mata niya nang bigla siyang yakapin ni Thanatos sa likod, hindi makapakali ang mga mata niyang nakatingin sa mga taong nasa baba at baka makita silang ganito. Malaking issue iyon kung makikita silang ganito, the people in Greece are not what he expected.

“Y-Your grace...” Nauutal niyang sabi habang pilit na inaalis ang kamay nitong nakapalibot sa beywang niya “B-Baka makita nila tayo.” Sambit niya na ikina tigil ni Thanatos at hiwalay nito sa pagkakayakap sa beywang niya. He turned around to face him and the moment their eyes meet Thanatos was brushing his fingers through his hair and doesn’t look good.

“Masyado pang maaga para mawala ako sa mood,” The majesty uttured and glanced away “jared!” he called his butler and Jared came.

“Yes, your grace?” Jared said, formally.

Thanatos walked passed his butler and said something “Take mr.Salvorte down stair and bring him clothes and feed him.” The majesty behest.

Jared bowed his head and quickly looked at Kamden who is now watching Thanatos leaves the room, he puffed a breath and Jared accompanied him to go down stair. “Shall we go now, my lord?” Jared asked.

Now, he is calling me my lord.

“Yes.” He answered.

“But before we go down stairs, you should take a shower and wear the clothes i bought for you, sir.” Jared said, nicely.

He smiled at him “Thanks, mr.Jared.”

Jared chuckled “No need to add Mister on my name, sir. Jared will be just fine.” Anito “I will wait outside. Sir” he added and leaves his room and waites outside.

Kakatapos lang ni Thanatos maligo at magbihis, he was formally attired and he is about to walk outside. Kasama niya ang isa sa mga katulong niya at papatungo na sila ngayon sa ilog kung saan naroon sina Tyson at Thomas.

He didn’t know that Tyson is home, the doctor said Tyson have to stay in hospital for two months but now here his brothers. Washing their horses.

“Your grace,” Japus and Junos bowed the moment they saw him.

Natigilan ang dalawa niyang kapatid sa pagpapaligo sa kabayo at nilingon siya nito, Tyson eyes were emotionless when it meet his. Thomas smiled at him “Good morning, your grace.” Thomas greeted with a bright smile on his face.

Tyson looked away and continued brushing his horse’s hair “I didn‘t know that Tyson could come home, ang akala ko dalawang buwan pa siyang mananatili sa hospital, what happened? ” He muttured.

Umahon si Thomas sa tubig at kinuha ang tuwalyang inaalok ni Japus sakanya, he wiped his hand using the towel that Japus gave to him “Tyson is feeling a lot better now, sabi ng doktor kagabi sakin puwede ko na siyang iuwi. Tyson heard it kaya nagmamadali siyang umuwi kagabi.” Paliwanag niya “What about the Eros?” He asked.

Thomas sighed “Nexxon Eros offered us a deal.” He started “He said, he will not harm Tyson or try to kill him if...” He paused “If you give him what he wants.” Thomas said.

He looked at Thomas “Ano naman gusto niya? wealth? the throne? the Imperial city?” sunod-sunod niyang tanong.

“No, all he wants is you to free their kingdom in your hands. He doesn’t want to serve you anymore.” Thomas uttured.

Mahina siyang tumawa “The Eros serves the Goivonni for years, they took an oath... you know what it said.” Aniya.

“Alam ko, ‘ The Eros will know no king but the King in the Imperial city. ’ Isipin mo nalang si Tyson.”

Napatingin siya kay Tyson na ngayon ay umaahon na sa tubig kasama ang kabayo nitong niregalo pa niya noong bata pa ito. “Kung yun ang gusto ni Eros, let him come to me and i shall grant what he desire.” Aniya at kaagad ring umalis sa kinatatayoan niya.

Thomas blew a loud breath “What happened? did he agreed?” Tyson asked.

“Kilala mo si Thanatos, kuya natin siya kung pati ang trono ay kailangan niyang isuko gagawin niya alang-alang satin.” Wika nito “But he killed our parents, the throne must stays in Goivonni’s hand.”

“Ilang beses kobang sasabihin sayo na hindi siya ang pumatay. Aksidenti ang nangyari.”

Tyson eyes darkened “Hindi ako maniniwala hangga’t wala akong nalalaman na katotohanan.”

Marahas na bumuga ng hangin si Thomas nang bigla nalang umalis ang kapatid kasama ang kabayo nito at ang butler.

Japus interupted “My lord, the breakfast is serve.”

PAPUNTA na si Kamden sa dinning room kasama si Jared, hindi niya di maiwang mamangha sa laki at eleganti ng palasyong inaapakan niya ngayon habang naglalakad sila patungo sa pupuntahan nila nag ring ang cellphone niya at kaagad niyang nilabas sa bulsa niya iyon, he got a message from mr.Kang.

From: Anak ni Satanas 👿
‘Enjoy your time in imperial palace, we’re going to be okay here. 🙄’

That emoji make him laughed, nireplyan niya ito.

To: Anak ni Satanas 👿
‘I’ll catch up later 🏃‍♂️. ’

Tapos ay sinundan na niya si Jared at nang makapasok sila sa isang magarang silid at may isang mahabang mesa at maraming upoan ang nakalagay roon, he was amazed.

“How many chairs--”

“Twenty-two, sir. And you will be sitting next to prince Tyson.” Wika ni Jared.

Naupo naman siya sa upoan kung saan tinuro ni Jared sakanya,  “please excuse me, i have to check the kitchen.” Anito at nagtungo sa isang bukas na pinto sa bandang kaliwa.

Nang mapagtanto niyang siya lang ang nasa dinning room, nagpicture siya at kung ano-ano pa ang sinilip at hinnawakan roon. Natigilan siya sa pagkukuha ng larawan nang biglang pumasok si Tyson sa bandang kanang pinto.

“Long time no see, Kamden.” Nakangisi nitong sabi.

He rolled his eyes “Masaya nga ako eh di tayo nagkita.”

Tyson chuckled “Junos, leave us.” Anito.

“Nabalitaan ko na hospital ka raw?” Tanong niya, Tyson looked at him “What are you doing here?” sa halip ay tanong nito sakanya “I-I came to--”

“To visit the Emperor?” Tyson chuckled.

Natahimik siya nang pumasok si Thomas habang inaayos ang pin nito sa sout na suit. The pin was design and made by silver at may nakadesinyong mocking bird.

That’s the sigil of one of the royal houses in Imperial. The mocking bird is the sigil of the house winterhell. He read about the Imperial and the royal houses that serves the Imperial palace.

Thomas glared at him “You’re still here. I thought you left yesterday.”

He bowed “The majesty asked me to stay.” He answered.

Thomas face darkened “And your manager? where is he? himala at hindi nakabuntot sayo. ”

He was about to say a word but Thanatos just entered the dinning room, nagsitayoan silang lahat na nasa silid na iyon sabay yumuko sa kamahalan nang umupo si Thanatos naupo narin sila “Maayos naba ang pakiramdam mo?” Kapagkuwan tanong ni Thanatos sa bunsong kapatid niya, Tyson just shrugged his shoulder “Do you have a mouth? say it.” Thanatos uttured and Tyson glared at him “Okay na ako.” Pagalit nitong sabi habang nilalagyan na ng mga katulong ng pagkain ang plato nila.

“I heard about what Nexxon --”

Tyson scoffed “Nexxon is just trying to scare you.”

“Nexxon wants you dead. Do you think i will let that happen?!” Thanatos uttured in an angry voice.

“Yes, just how you killed mom and dad.” Tyson said.

“Tyson,” tawag ni Thomas rito.

Pinagkatitigan niya kung papaano tratohin ni Tyson si Thanatos, hindi nagkakasundo ang dalawa at ayaw na ayaw ni Tyson ang makausap ang kuya nito. Kamden can tell that Thanatos is trying his best to make Tyson trust him and loved him as a pure  brother not a murderer or a king who rule the Imperial.

“We have guest,” wika ni Thomas “That’s enough.” Dagdag pa nito.

Tyson chuckled bitterly “My apologies Mr.Salvorte, have your breakfast. We don’t poison our guest. ” 

Para bang may halong biro at pagkainsulto sa boses nito, the way Tyson said those words, it likes he is pointing out Thanatos or something.

Tyson continued eating his food same as prince Thomas and Thanatos, hindi niya alam kung papaano nagkakasundo ang mga ito sa conference noong nakaraang taon, sa mga nababasa niya sa article kabaliktaran iyon sa nakikita at naooberbahan niya ngayon. Tyson is blaming the emperor unlike what the article he read says, Tyson blamed no one for the death of their parents-- Thomas protect the emperor by law and the way he sees it. Thomas is only pretending.

Hindi siya kakakain ng maayos dahil kasabay niya ang tatlong magkakapatid na tanyag sa imperial city.

Nasa kalagitnaan siya pagtutuon ng atensyon sa kinakain niya nang biglang magsalita ng lengguwaheng greek si Tyson kay Thanatos. Kamden was a little bit of shock when he saw Thanatos glared at Tyson and holding his knife really tight. Kitang-kita ang paglabas ng ugat nito sa mga kamay at ang panga nito sa paggalaw sa sobrang galit.

He was also confused on what just Tyson said, but Tyson expression were enough reason for him to believed that Tyson just insulted or maybe made Thanatos furious.

“Tama na, Tyson.” Wika ni Thomas.

Kamden looked at Thanatos, halatang nagtitimpi lang ng galit ang kamahalan at hindi kayang saktan ang bunsong kapatid nito kahit ano pang masasakita na salita ang itapon sakanya.

My King is in pain... His thoughts