Love in a world of chaos
Chapter Three: Blessed
It was almost afternoon when I woke up. Maybe it's because I slept late last night because of the gathering. Right after I stood up, I heard someone knock on my door. "Come in!" The door open slowly and it reveals Fedora. "Good morning my lady." She bowed her head. "Are you not feeling well today my lady?" She asked me. I guess she noticed that I'm still wearing my night clothes. "Oh, no Fedora. I'm fine." I told her shortly. "That's good to hear my lady. " She told me politely. "Do you want me to prepare hot water for your bath?" She asked me. I told her yes then she left my room.
After several minutes she came back with a pail of water. "Just put it right over there." I told her and she did what I said. "Do you need anything else my lady?" She asked. "No, I'll call you if I need something." I told her with a smile. She bowed her head then left.
Right after she closed the door, I quickly undress and started to cleanse myself and after that I took the clean white dress lying on top of my bed then I put it on to cover my named body.
I went outside of my room and rapidly went downstairs. I got out of the palace and hurriedly went inside the temple.
"The ceremony is about to start." Priest Panteleimon told me as I got inside. "Are you ready Briseis?" He asked. I nod my head yes then he said, "Prepare yourself Briseis because after the ritual, you'll be forever a worshiper of the Gods." He told me with a smile.
Am I really ready? Am I ready to be a servant of Apollo forever? No Briseis! You shouldn't doubt.
After the ceremony, I was blessed by the High Priest and I know starting this day, I am a priestess.
"How was the ceremony?" Hector asked me. "It was fine." I answered shortly. He shook his head then Paris spoke, "Does that mean that you're now a priestess Briseis?" He asked. I nod my head yes then the both of them smiled at me. "We're happy for you our dear cousin." Hector said then kissed my left cheek and followed by Paris.
After they congratulated me, King Priam walk towards me and gave me a hug. "I am sure that your father and your mother would be very proud of you if they are still alive." He told me gently. "Thank you uncle Priam." He touched my cheek and wipes my tears away. "Have some rest now, I'm sure you're tired." He told me. I nod my head then bowed my head before leaving.
Before I go to my room, I decided to have some fresh air so I went to the patio and started smelling the fresh air and started staring at the blank sky.
"Haven't seen you since this morning." I heard a masculine voice from my behind. I quickly look at the man and saw Achilles leaning on the brick wall again. I turned back to where I was facing then I heard his footsteps coming near me. "Heard you're blessed by your High Priest this morning." He paused then continued. "You told me last night that you're already a priestess." He paused again then continued. Now facing me. "So you lied… am I right Priestess of Apollo?" He asked me. I looked away then answered him. "I didn't lie…" I answered shortly. "Yes you did." He protested. I glared at him for a while then I told him, "I did not lie when I told you that I'm Apollo's servant."
He smirked then looked away, now facing the black sky. "You're wasting your time worshipping someone or something that doesn't exist." He told me slowly and plainly. "Well then, who among the gods do you think exist?" I asked him. I heard his teeth gritted loudly before answering me, "No one…"
I wasn't surprise at all. After all, He's a murderer… a killer who's not afraid to kill, to die and to be punished by anyone. He's a brute… a stone that only survives because of his immense and solid body. It's like his refuge that protects him from his enemy.
"None of them exists." He uttered plainly then he starts to walk away. "Wait!" He stopped, turned around to face me then I asked him something. "Who do you fear?" I asked him firmly. Then again, our eyes met. His eyes… they always remind me of the ocean. I waited for his answer but he did not reply. He just stared at me then walks away.
I know you fear something too Achilles…. Just like everyone else….
A/N: Comments and suggestions are always welcome. (Please don't flame)