Chapter 36

Kamden woke up in his room, remembering nothing but the proposal thing. Hindi panaginip ang pagpo-propose sakanya ni Thanatos sa mall kanina at mas lalong hindi imagination ang hinimatay siya kanina. As he looked at his finger— A ring was already wore on his finger. A gold ring that has his name on it.

“Did you like it?” Bahagyang nag-angat siya ng tingin sa nagsalita, Thanatos was leaning on the frame door while crossing his arms on his chest as he smiled at him. “I had made it for you.” Ani Thanatos at naglakad ito palapit sa kama niya at tumigil mismo sa tabi niya. “It's one of the finest ring in greece, did you like it?” Thanatos was smiling from ear to ear and all could Kamden do is to stare at the ring on his finger.

Hindi niya maiwasang hindi maging emosyonal, tears fall from his eyes— he wasn't dreaming. Naramdaman niya ang kamay ng binata sa beywang niya dahilan ng pagkalingon niya rito. “I love it.” He answered.

Thanatos smiled lovingly at him. “I'm glad that you loved it.”

Kamden chuckled. “Bakit mo isinuot kaagad sa daliri ko ang singsing? I haven't even said yes.”

Thanatos hugged him from behind and kissed his nape. “Excited ako eh. Bagay talaga sa kamay mo.” Anito.

He kissed Thanatos hands. “I neved expected this to happen Thanatos, hindi ko inakalang magpopropose ka saakin sa public place, what will your counsels will say about this? ano nalang ang sasabihin ng mga kapatid mo? The royalties? the people in the imperial city... I don't want to ruin your image.” He sadly uttured.

Thanatos hugged him tightly. “I've already talked to my counsels bago ko ginawa 'to. I did everything well baby... walang pwedeng humadlang sa pagpropopose ko sayo at satin dalawa.” He smiled. “Kamden, you are mine.”

Kamden giggled. “So, planado mo ang lahat?”

Tumango-tango ang binata. Kamden heart is beating so darn fast hindi niya maiwasang hindi maiyak at maging emosyonal dahil sa nangyari.

“I love you.” He said almost a whisper.

Thanatos kissed his cheek. “I love you too, baby.”

“You stupid motherfucker!” They both looked at the door when they heard Thomas voice, nilingon ni Kamden ang kasintahan dahil alam niyang nag-aaway na naman ang dalawa sa labas, “should we stop them?” Kamden was a bit concerned because Thomas might ended up wounded because Mr. Kang don't tolerate unmannered person.

Thanatos shrugged. “Let them be, I want to solo you right now.” He pressed his lips on Kamden lips and smiled.

Mr. Kang wasn't in the mood to argue and to fight Thomas, he wants to have a peaceful mind and a peaceful place right now. He wants to leave and go to his penthouse but he couldn't leave Kamden with them. Pinagbabato siya ng unan ni Thomas dahil aksidenti niyang natapunan ng ink ang italian shoes nito.

Thomas is shouting to his face while he didn't bother to argue nor to talk to him.

“Argh! this is my favorite shoes! you've ruined it!” Thomas angrily uttured. Mr. Kang blew an annoying breath, “sapatos lang yan.” Sansala nito.

Thomas rolled his eyes. “Hindi kaba nanghihinayan sa perang ginastos ko rito sa sapatos ko?”

“Hindi naman talaga ako gagastos kung hindi mo lang ako pinilit at kung hindi lang nakatingin saatin ang mga sales lady, mukha ka kasing magnanakaw.”

Sa halip na makipagbangayan pa si Thomas sa binata mas pinili nalamang niyang linisan ang sapatos niya, he loves collecting shoes. Specially when it comes to an Italian shoes.

Maya't maya ay sumapit narin ang gabi at tulog na ang lahat while Anthony Baratheon is staring at the screen computer while watching Kamden and Thanatos sleeping together in the same bed— in that moment Anthony knew that Kamden isn't the guy he can frightened with but instead he can use him against Thanatos.

He just watched them, the house is quite and no one is awake. Bahagyang napatingin si Anthony sa pintoan niyang bumukas mag-isa. “Alam kong nand'yan ka Cloe.” He said in a cold tone.

Pumasok na nakangisi ang dalaga. “Hello, darling.” Cloe said as she walked to hus direction.

“Nagiging security cctv kana ba ngayon? what's with all the cameras?” Takang tanong ng dalaga. “Wait—is that Emperor Thanatos? are you spying on them?” Biglang nandilim ang mukha ni Cloe at sinamaan siya ng tingin, he glanced at her and saw how angry and furiously Cloe is right now. “Mind your own business Cloe.” He said.

Cloe blew an annoying breath. “Stop ruining everything Anthony, ikakasal na nga silang dalawa eh.”

Gulat na tinitigan ni Anthony ang dalaga. “A-ano?”

“Hindi mo ba nakita sa balita? kalat na kalat kaya ngayon ang balita na nagpropose si Emperor Thanatos kay Kamden Salvorte ng Salvorte Group. The date is still undecided but all I know is the wedding is still on.” Cloe smirked and pats his shoulder. “You are a broken man with a broken promises, no wonder you don't have enough man to fight on your side. You are weak as your fathee—” Naputol ang iba pang sasabihin ni Cloe ng dakmain ni Anthony ang leeg niya at mahigpit iyong hinawakan, Cloe face didn't show any emotions nor affections what she is doing right now is staring back at Anthony's eyes— those unguilty and furious eyes of him gives her more chill than a thousand lying whore.

She smirked again and she can see how Anthony gritted his teeth and eyes filled with fury. “Nagagalit ka na naman dahil sa katotohanan, Anthony.” She uttured as her free hands caressed his cheeks and she leaned forward. “You will never be like Thanatos— graceful and the dearest King of the Imperial city.” Cloe said and smiled at him like a crazy woman who's ready to piss the hell out of him.

“Say a word again and I'll have them cut your tongue.” Pananakot niya sa dalaga na siya namang ikinatawa ni Cloe, she laughed like a crazy psychopath and dominant woman. “Oh my god Anthony, hindi mo nga talaga ako kilala. You can't frightened me... no one can frightened me.” She fearlessly said as she ruthlessly grabbed Anthony's hands on her neck. “Wala kang mapapala kung tititigan mo lang sila. Maiingit ka at magseselos lang. Better move first than to wait.” Cloe muttured and left him in his room.

Bumuntong- hininga siya at bahagyang napatingin muli sa screen ng computers niya. Tama nga naman si Cloe wala siyang mapapala kung hanggang titig nalang siya sa mga ito, he needs to do something in order to get what he desires.

Kakalabas lang ni Cloe sa bahay ni Anthony at bumungad kaagad sakanya ang butler ni Thanatos na si Jared— namilog ang mga mata niya at halos kainin ng takot. “What are you doing here? You should be in Esos by now.” Aniya ng makalapit siya sa binata. “Hindi lang talaga ako makapakali dahil umaalis ka ng Esos ng hindi nagpapaalam.” Jared uttured and she faked a smile. “I can do whatever I want.” Akmang papasok siya sa kotse niya nang hulihin ni Jared ang braso niya na ikina gulat naman niya.

“Ano ba!” She shouted.

Jared face darkened. “Emperor Thanatos said you can't leave Esos without his permission, ilang beses kanang nawawala sa esos ng hindi nagpapaalam. Sino ba ang pinumunta mo dito?”

Cloe raised her chin. “My friend. He needs my help.”

Jared jaw clenched. “He?”

“I am Cloe Eros, wala kang karapatan na pigilan ako. Naiintindihan mo ba? di hamak na mas mataas ang ranko ko kasya iyo.” Nagmamatapang niyang sabi.

“Tama ka, wala nga akong karapatang pigilan ka pero si Thanatos may karapatan na alisan ka ng posisyon sa Imperial city at paalisin ka sa Esos. You are just lady, you don't have the tittle my lady. You only serve the Emperor, you don't rule him.”  Jared said as his face darkened. Hindi naman nagpatinag si Cloe at sumagot ito sa butler ng kamahalan. “We both serve him you know.” She grinned. “Pero magkaiba nga lang, I don't slave myself to serve the emperor. While you... you are one of his slave.” She added.

“I am not a slave, I'm a butler.” Jared said in low tone.  Inisang hakbang siya ng dalaga sabay sabing. “Jared Snow Monte Carlos. The servant of the Emperor Thanatos. That's what you are Jared... no matter how much you deny it, no matter what you wear or what you say... you were his servant, his slave... na bigyan kalang naman ng karapatang gawin ang ninanais mo pero hinding hindi maitatago ng sarili mo o ng mga ginagawa mo ang dati mong pagkatao. Admit it, you are a servant and nothing more.”

Jared was speechless.

She smiled at him, a smile that annoyed Jared. “I will be going back to Esos and you will be my guidance all the way there.”

Jared just stared at her.

“Well, don't worry. I won't tell anyone about that. Hindi naman kita ipapahiya sa mga tao.” Anito at nagtungo sa kotse niya.

GABI na at kakatapos lang niya maligo, abala rin siya sa niluluto niyang kakainin nila ni Thanatos, ewan ba niya pero masaya at nakakaramdam ng ginhawa sa tuwing hindi niya nakikitang nag-aaway sina Thomas at Mr. Kang masaya rin siya na wala rito ang dalawang binata at namasyal muli sa mall na pinuntahan nila kanina. While he was tasting the food he cooked for dinner may yumakap mula sa likuran niya at alam niyang si Thanatos iyon, malakas talaga ang epekto ng lalaking ito sakanya sa simpling pamumurma lang ay na attract na siya, sa simpling pahingi ng tawad ay napapatawad niya kaagad, sa simpling ngiti at pagsusuyo lang sakanya bumibigay na naman siya.

He never knew his heart would be full till he meet Thanatos.

Hindi niya idedeny na baliw na baliw siya sa binata at noong una niyang nakita ito, alam na niya sa sarili na may crush siya rito at sa mga nagdaang araw at buwan ang crush na iyon ay mas lumalim pa. Crush to love. That's kinda new to him.

“Gutom kana?” Tanong niya habang tinitikman parin ang niluluto niyang adobong manok.

Hinalikan nito ang batok niya bago siya sinagot. “Yeah, can I have a taste?” He answered and asked. Siya naman ay pinatikim sa binata ang niluto niya and Thanatos was speechless. “So? how was it?” He said while smiling.

“G-good.” Sabay thumbs-up nito. He smiled and kissed Thanatos cheek. “Thank god, maghahain lang ako ng plato sa hapagkainan dito ka muna.” Nang magtungo ang binata sa harap ng drawer kung saan nila nilalagay ang mga plato at iba pang gagamitin sa pagkain lumapit naman si Thanatos sa nilulutong ulam ng kasintahan niya.

It tasted really bad but because he don't want to hurt Kamden's feeling, nagpanggap siyang nasasarapan kahit sobrang alat at puro suka ang nalalasahan niya. Thanatos can tell that his fiancé puts a lot of soy sauce and vinegar in it kaya gano'n na lang ang pagkakalasa niya kanina. He puts a little bit of sugar and chili in it to spice it up and make it sweet as usual.

“Anong ginagawa mo?” Muntik na niyang makain ang chilli nang marinig niya ang boses ng fiancé niya. Kaagad naman niyang hinarap ito at ningitian. “Binabantayan ang niluluto mo.” Sagot niya.

“Pangit ba ang lasa?” Kamden asked as he walked closer to the stove and turned it off. “H-hindi.” Thanatos answered.

Kamden pouted and tasted his own cooking. “What the fu—” Kaagad na tumakbo patungo sa lababo ang binata at iniluwa ang kinain nitong kaunting manok at nagmugmug kaagad. “Baby, you okay?” Thanatos asked. Worrying that Kamden might feel sick.

“It taste so bad... why didn't you tell me?” Kamden asked.

“I don't want to hurt your feelings, kanina ka pa kasi nagluluto at halos pinageffort-an mo eh.”

He tsked. “Let just order food.” Sa halip ay sabi nito.

“Are you mad?” Thanatos said.

Kamden chuckled softly. “No silly, oorder lang ako ng pizza.” Anito.

“Are you really?

Tumango ito. “Mag-pizza nalang muna tayo ngayon.”

Damn it! Sana pala ako nalang ang nagluto ng pagkain namin.