Epilogue
The sun shone brightly across the clear blue sky as the city of Troy began a new day. It had been three years since the King of Troy had passed, and since then, nothing had changed, and if it did, it was for the better.
"Pelagios! No running!" yelled Anama.
She ran after her three year old son, Pelagios, with Iliana not to far behind. The twins had grown beautifully in these past three years, and they were getting bigger each day.
So was Anama, for she was pregnant with their third child. She was four months along already and growing bigger each day. She cried for days when she found out and had kicked Hector out of their room. She came to her senses the next day and allowed Hector back in, streaming apologies left and right.
Hector had been busy as of late, since he had become the new King of Troy. A huge ceremony was held in his honor, along with his late father. Hector was crowned King, and gave a speech to the entire city of Troy. Afterwards, everyone gathered around and told stories of the late King Priam. It was a beautiful day in the lands of Troy, and everyone knew Hector would make a great King.
"Kia, I hate to ask you this, but would you please go and contain my son? I feel a bit exhausted." said Anama.
"Yes, my lady." said Kia.
And with bow, she was off, running after the prince of Troy. Anama sat down on a bench in the gardens, trying to catch her breathe. The doctor had told her that if she exhausted herself to much, it could be fatal to the baby. So, following doctors orders she sat down, letting the sun gleam its way into her skin.
"Mother! Look what I found!" yelled a three year old Pelagios.
"What is that you have there?" she asked curious.
She looked at the tiny creature in her sons hands and cringed. In his hands was none other than a little bug, trying to escape.
"Why don't you go and put him back?" she said.
"No." he whined. "I want him."
"Darling, you cannot keep a bug as a pet." she said.
"Iliana has a cat!" he whined.
"Yes well that is different. Her cat sleeps all day and does not scare me, unlike that." she said referring to the bug.
"Okay." he said disappointedly. He lowered his head and walked back towards the bush he found the bug at.
"Your highness?" said a servant.
Anama turned to see Mariana, the cook, bowing in respect to her.
"Yes?" said Anama.
"Dinner is ready if you would like to eat." said Mariana.
"Thank you. We shall be there in a minute." said Anama.
"Yes, your highness." said Mariana. She bowed and left, walking back into the palace.
"Pelagios!" yelled Anama. "It's time to eat darling, come on!"
Pelagios walked over slowly, he lowered to the ground.
"Hey." said Anama, placing her hands on his shoulders as they continued to walk towards the dining room. "What do think about asking your father about getting you a pet during dinner? Hm?"
"Yes!" exclaimed Pelagios.
"Wonderful. Now, follow Kia and get washed up. Iliana you also." said Anama.
"Okay." she said.
Anama watched her children walk hand in hand with Kia towards the wash room. Her children had grown to be so beautiful.
Iliana had blonde hair that fell in little ringlets down her back, with big doe brown eyes. Her smile was the same as Hector's, sweet and convincing.
Pelagios had dark brown hair just like his father, along with the brown eyes that seemed to run in the family. He had Anama's charm, and Hector's drive.
Anama walked into the dining room, expecting to see Hector, but he wasn't there. She sat down in her seat and waited for her children to arrive.
They both came bursting into the dining room, sliding to a halt when they saw the look upon their mother's face.
"What did I tell you about running?" said Anama.
A breathless Kia came sliding in behind them.
"I'm sorry my lady. I tried to catch them but,"
"It's okay Kia." said Anama with a smile. All was forgiven.
The twins sat down in their seats and waited patiently for the food.
"Mommy, where is daddy?" asked Iliana.
"I'm not sure sweetheart. I'm sure he'll be down." said Anama.
Iliana only shrugged and turned back to her plate. She was daddy's little girl in every way. He spoiled her to no end and took joy in seeing her face light up each time she received something. Anama always scolded him for giving her things, but he reprimanded her, saying she was only three and wouldn't become a spoilt princess so soon.
"Dinner is served." said Mariana.
The servants walked out, placing food in front of Anama and the twins. They instantly began eating and not a word was spoken.
"Kia. Come here please." said Anama.
"Yes your highness?" she asked.
"Would you happen to know where my husband is?" asked Anama, quietly so the twins wouldn't hear.
"I believe he is still in the drawing room with Prince Paris. Would you like me to fetch him?" asked Kia.
"No, no that's alright. Thank you." said Anama.
Kia bowed and went back to her spot, behind the twins. Anama finished her dinner early and stood. She walked towards the door but stopped in front of Kia.
"Make sure they get into bed?" said Anama.
"Yes your highness." said Kia with a bow.
"Good night." said Anama.
"Good night my Queen." said Kia.
Anama smiled and left. She was tired of people calling her highness and Queen, but there wasn't anything she could do about it. No matter how many times she asked people to call her by her name, they would refuse. So she learned to give up and except it. She walked up the stairs, nodding to a few servants here and there that loitered the halls. She walked up to the drawing room and knocked.
"Enter." said a voice from behind the door.
Anama opened the door to see Hector and Paris hunched over maps that were strewn all over the tables.
"Don't you two ever tire of looking at maps all day?" she asked playfully.
"What must be done, must be done." said Hector, a bit agitated.
"I'm sure." she said. "Paris have you eaten?"
"No, I haven't." he said, his stomach choosing that time to voice its opinion.
"Go and eat. Dinner is ready." she said.
Paris nodded and went to leave. He gave her a hug and a kiss on the forehead.
"How are you and the baby?" he asked.
"We are well. And how is Helen?" asked Anama.
"Uh, my wife is ill as always. I suppose that is the price you pay for having a child." said Paris with a smile.
"She'll be fine. Go, eat, before the twins finish everything." she smiled.
Paris smiled and left, closing the door behind him. Anama walked over to Hector and placed her hand on his back.
"Hector, take a break. You have been in here all day." she said.
"I need to finish this or else we could lose out city." said Hector.
"Yes well we won't have a city if it's King dies of exhaustion. Sit." she said, pushing him into a chair.
She walked behind him and began giving him a massage. He let out a few moans, signaling she was doing a good job.
"Hector you can't keep doing this." she said.
"Doing what?" he replied.
"Locking yourself up in here, slaving away at maps and papers day and night. The twins have hardly seen you these past couple of days. They miss there father. Especially your little princess." smiled Anama.
"How is she?" he asked.
She knew that would wake him up. Whenever he is down, just mention his daughter and he perks right up.
"She's fine. And Pelagios wants a pet. He tried getting me to agree with a bug but I had none of it. I told him that maybe you could get him one." she said.
"A bug?" asked Hector.
"No, a pet." she laughed. "Like a dog, or horse, or something."
"Yes I think I can do that." said Hector.
"And you have to let Paris have his own life also. You can't keep locking him away along with you. He also has a wife and a child on the way, if you have forgotten."said Anama.
"No, I haven't forgotten. I just, I feel as if I have so much I need to finish." said Hector.
"Hector, my love, you are the King of Troy. You have people that help you with all of this." she said, motioning to the maps and papers strewn about the room.
"Yes I know." sighed Hector.
"Come, let's put the twins to bed, and you are going to get a proper nights sleep." she said.
Hector groaned and allowed himself to be pulled by his wife. They walked into Pelagios' room first, seeing him playing with a few of his toys out on his balcony.
"Father!" he yelled.
"Hello son! How is my boy?" said Hector.
"Can I have a dog?" asked Pelagios.
Hector pretended to think for a minute.
"I don't know." he started.
"Please!" whined Pelagios.
"Oh alright. I don't see why not. Tomorrow, you and me, we'll go and pick out a nice pup for you alright?" said Hector.
"Thank you!" yelled Pelagios.
"Your welcome. Come on, let's get you into bed." said Hector.
Hector placed Pelagios into bed and pulled the covers up to his shoulders.
"Goodnight son." said Hector, placing a kiss on his forehead.
"I love you." said Pelagios.
"I love you too." said Hector.
"Goodnight darling." said Anama, giving Pelagios a kiss.
"Goodnight mother. I love you." he said.
"I love you more." said Anama.
They closed the door behind them as they left Pelagios' room. They walked next door to Iliana's room. She was already in bed when she saw Hector walk in.
"Daddy!" she yelled, jumping from her bed and running over to Hector.
"Oh, how is my little princess?" he asked giving her a big hug.
"Okay. I made you something!" she yelled.
She ran over to her toy bin and pulled out a piece of parchment with a picture drawn on it. She ran back over and handed it to Hector.
"It's for you daddy!" she exclaimed, very excited.
"Oh thank you!" said Hector. "I will put this right next to all the others."
"Good!" she said proudly.
Hector laughed and kissed her.
"Come let's get you to bed." he said.
Iliana ran over to her bed and jumped in. Hector pulled the covers up to her shoulders and kissed her goodnight.
"Goodnight my little fairy." he said.
"Goodnight daddy." she said. "I love you."
"I love you too." he said.
"Goodnight sweetheart." said Anama, giving Iliana a kiss goodnight.
"Goodnight mommy. I love you." she said.
"I love you more." said Anama.
They closed the door behind them and walked hand in hand back to their rooms. Hector closed the door behind him and locked it. Anama took out her hair pins, letting her golden curls fall to her waist. She un-clipped her wrap and grabbed her night gown when a pair of strong hands grabbed her around the waist.
"And what do you think you are doing?" asked Hector, burying his face into Anama's neck.
"Getting ready for bed, which is what you should be doing." she said.
"I will, after I make love to you." he said.
"Oh no. You need to sleep Hector." she said trying to wiggle out of his grasp but failing miserably.
"I will." he said gruffly.
Anama sighed and turned around in his arms, a small smile upon her face. Their lips met softly at first, but then grew to a more passionate and hunger filled kiss.
Hector finished un-clipping her robes, leaving her in nothing but the shine of the moon. Her slightly rounded belly pushing against Hector made him want her even more.
He picked her up and carried her to their bed, placing her gently on top. She watched as he undressed himself, leaving him in nothing but radiance. He lowered himself on top of her smiling form, lips meeting in a passionate kiss.
He made love to her that night, and every night after that for the rest of eternity. He would lay next to her, brushing the curls away from her face, whispering the same words every night.
I love you.
And there you have it folks. I hate to say the story has finally come to and end. I actually enjoyed this story, although i had a bit of a brain collapse towards the middle. But here she is! Let me know what you thought...please!! And thanks for reading!