An Unexpected Encounter

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Note: Are we getting closer to some answers??  Let's see…

Chapter 14 – Dine and Whine

"Ah, my lady, I see that you and your brother are finally able to join us.  Come sit," said Celeas.

Lily took in a deep breath and made her way to her usual seat, while Jim took the last

available spot on the table, which happened to be right in front of the King's son.  Oh shit!  What the fuck is Rume doing here?  He never eats with us…must be his way of reminding me that I owe him…ugh, there is no way, no way is he gettin' anything tonight…and you know what, neither is Mister Perfect all the way on the other end of the table here…Hmm, I have to get myself out of this mess somehow; at least for the night until I think of something.  Damn it!

Using charm and wit, Rume asked as politely as he could, "Lily, why don't you take my place on the table that way you sit closer to the King?"

"How many times have I told you not to call the Queen by her name?"

"Father, there is nothing else I could call her.  She is not my mother."

"But she is a queen and you owe her respect, nonetheless."

Rume gritted his teeth in anger, "Well, Li—my Queen?"

Ugh, what an asshole!  What does he have up his sleeve this time?  "No thanks.  I'm used to sitting at the head of the table at all times, Rume."

"As you wish."  Rume smirked as he looked upon Lily.  You bitch.  Wait until you see what I have in store for you later on.  I'll show you who's boss

and you'll be begging me to stop.

Hmm, I can tell this jerk off wants something with my sister… He looks full of himself and tough on the outside, but I bet Gene could take him

no prob. Guess I should start some conversation here.   "Hey, ugh, aren't you the guy that brought me here?"

            Chuckling, Rume said, "Yes, that would be me."

            "I wish you both would've met under different circumstances.  You see, Jim, my son here likes to do things his way a lot of times."

            "Father, that is not true.  I pledge my allegiance to you and our planet.  There was no other way to bring Lily's brother back.  We had to result to violence since they resisted to coming on their own freewill."

            "Man, who are you kiddin'?  Ya didn't even give me a chance.  Ya knocked me out cold!"

            Rume grew angrier.  "Why you—"

            "Rume, enough!  Leave the boy alone.  We are here to celebrate the young man's homecoming, not to ruin it," said Celeas, disappointed with his son.

            "So far, I say he's caused nothing but trouble!"

            "How dare you say that about him?!  Just who the hell do you think you are?!"  Now's my chance!  "I'm sorry, Celeas, but I cannot dine with you while Rume is acting this way.  I'm taking my food to go."

            Oh yeah!  I've had enough of this shit too.  "I'm with her.  I don't know anyone here and I wouldn't feel comfortable without my sister."

            "But, Lily, I thought we would—"

            "I know, Celeas.  Not tonight…I'm not ready to lose what I hold most sacred.  I'm sorry.  I just can't right now.  Good night."  Lily walked over to Celeas and kissed him on the forehead.  "Let's go, Jim."  Jim and Lily left the dining area, escorted by a dozen servants, and with plates full of food.

            "I can't believe this!  What an outrage!  You are too weak, father.  It is your job to rule and you have let this woman soften you up like butter.  She does not deserve you!"

            "You are right, Rume.  She deserves better."