An Unexpected Encounter
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Chapter 7 – Lily's Delight
Rume had now gone to search for Jim, Gene, and the rest of the crew, and had told Fera to go fetch Lily for his father. Fera hated his guts and thought that he was a royal pain in the ass. If there was one person she couldn't stand in the palace, it was Prince Rume, but she had no choice but to follow his orders. She knew that he would make moves on Lily and she feared that he might, one day, rape her if she did not give into him herself. She also knew that the Prince had many rendezvous with a certain maid in the palace and that he had broken many girls' hearts. To him, taking a girl to bed was like winning a prize, and Fera knew all of this very well…She kept many secrets to herself, for she was only a servant.
After finishing a few cleaning jobs in the kitchen, Fera went to tell Lily that her much older husband wished to see her. When she entered Lily's room, she found that the queen was sitting in front of her dresser's mirror and was fixing her hair into spiral curls. Still out of respect, Fera said, "Your highness, the king wishes to speak with you right away."
Hmmmmm…I wonder why. "Thank you, Fera. I will be right there in a minute."
Fera nodded and returned about her business. She noticed that Lily was not in her usual state and realized that something must be up. Of course! Rume left in battle attire with a few men. Something must be wrong, but what? She frowned. Lily didn't tell me. Maybe she thinks it's something I shouldn't worry about…But she always tells me everything…Ugh, snap out of it, Fera. She pushed away the negative thoughts and tried to think positive. Well, I guess I'll just have to wait on it. It can't be all that bad. She'll tell me soon enough. With positive thoughts now imbedded in her brain, she walked away joyfully and returned to her chores.
Lily finished tiding up her hair and stared hard into the mirror. Okay, I'm starting to scare myself. I'm looking more and more like the people of this planet…Well, I dress and style like them. I've been here for six years and their clothes and hair is cool, but it's old fashioned! Oh well, I guess a new look wouldn't hurt. She stood up, walked out of the room, and as she walked down the long hallway to his dormitory, her long, celestial blue dress was dragged along the way. She was pacing quickly and impatiently for she was in a hurry to see what the big fuss was all about. Celeas had sent Fera to fetch Lily personally for something important that he had to share with her and she just had a feeling that it had something to do with Jim.
I know the news must be about Jim. He can't want to bug me about bearing him a son again. A promise is a promise and if I know Celeas, he'll complete it before I give up my end of the bargain. I'm pretty sure he's found Jim!
As Lily approached Celeas' chamber, she knocked politely and entered. "You called for me, Celeas?"
Celeas gently smiled and patted on a small space on his bed for his young bride to come and sit on. Lily obeyed and sat next to Celeas, anxious to hear news of her brother.
"Well, my king, I am here now. What is it you wish to speak to me of?"
"I have sent the troops in to go after your brother, Jim. They will apprehend the outlaw, Gene Starwind and the rest of his crew just for you, my queen, Lily." He caressed her cheek as he spoke to her.
Lily cringed at the thought of what she had promised him. She would have to give up her all to a man she did not love. Aw, damn it! I hate when he starts doing stuff like this. Lily took Celeas' hand a kissed it. He seemed satisfied with her affection and stopped his hand motion against her creamy soft, beautiful face. "They were on a ship when I saw them on the crystal ball. Do you know where they are now?"
Celeas' smile grew even wider. "Yes, I do."
And Lily's eyes grew with delight and impatience. "Where? Where?" She sounded just like a child.
Celeas managed a chuckled and he took his hand and brushed Lily's hair. "Patience, my queen. They will be here shortly…They are on a small planet name Poi, not too far from here."
Lily smiled. For once, she was happy here with Celeas. Maybe it won't be bad living here now, she thought. I could get used to Celeas, I guess. He does love me, and I've done nothing to return his feeling…She looked at him once more, and realized that he was just as lonely as she was, just by looking into his eyes. Before, she had been afraid to look into his eyes for fear that he might try to kiss her, but he was not Rume. I might have made a deal with him to give him a baby, but deep down, he still does love and respect me…I guess he's just afraid of Rume destroying all he's worked for in the past six years. Lily smiled again, but this time, it was forced. She was happy that her brother was finally coming "home," but under certain conditions. Celeas was a good man deep down, but at the same time she felt like she was being used. Lily's mind and emotions kept doing flip flops…She couldn't decide her stand on Celeas anymore, but she had hope to cling on to…Hope that she and Jim would be reunited.
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