Chapter 9 - Max-POV

"Well, Liz. I can't honestly say that I'm disappointed because, although it may have been an accident, I can see that you want this. I know that Max loves you, too. I can see that in his eyes. So, congratulations to you both, I guess." Nancy Parker said.

I was surprised. I have been watching too many soaps operas, because I was expecting her to go off it with me. But she didn't.

I looked at Liz. She didn't seem surprised at all. But she did have a weird look on her face as if she was holding back a laugh. Which immediately became more noticeable. Then she started chocking.

"Mom … Cough … Can you go and get me some water please?" She asked.

"Sure, baby. I'll be right back." And with that, Nancy left the room.

"So … You watch too many soap operas do you?" Liz asked trying to hold back her laughter.

"Liz?" I was confused. I know I hadn't spoken allowed. So how did she hear me?

"Well, Max, honey. It turns out that I have a unique power. I'm a telepath."

"What?"

"I can hear people's minds. It was so amusing listening to you trying to decipher my mom's actions." She giggled. "Soap operas!"

Now I was laughing along with her. And that's when my sister came in.

"Hi Liz," She said, walking to Liz's bed and giving her a hug. "Hey Max. What's so funny?"

"Did you know, Isabel, that your brother watches too many soap operas?" Liz said still giggling.

"What?"

"Liz has a new power and when she heard something I thought, it amused her." I explained.

She looked at Liz still confused.

"We just told my mom that I'm pregnant, and she was totally cool about it. Then when she said it out loud, Max became confused because he automatically assumed that she was going to be one of those mothers off TV where they go crazy. He actually thought 'I was expecting her to go off it like someone off those soap operas. Damn, I watch too many of them'."

Isabel, now catching on, started giggling herself.

I looked at two of the most important women in my life, watching so happy and fun-loving. It was amazing.

"Larnie! No! Stop!" I heard someone say.

"Never mind stop, Little Miss Know-It-All. You wanted this so I am not going to stop!" My sister replied.

I turned to see who she was torturing this time. I looked for her … Oh, there she is. Wait. Isn't that Jevri's daughter, from the eastern side?

I immediately felt sorry for her. If Vilandra was taking her somewhere. It was bound to be important.

"Zan. There you are." I heard my second-in-command say. "We have been looking for you everywhere. Jevri is here to talk politics again. His excuse is that his daughter and the princess just can't get enough of each other."

I sighed. Jevri was always coming to talk politics. He would never stop. I didn't know why I had to attend those things. Yeah. I was going to be king, but my father was still alive. I wouldn't be king until he died, or I married. Whichever came first.

"Come on, Zan. I hate these as much as you do … But the sooner we get this meeting over, we can meet his daughter again." Rath said excitedly.

"Rath, come on. Is girls and sex all you think about?" He looked ashamed.

"Well, Zan, what else is there to think about in here. It's not as if there are any sports to play or watch anymore. You're mom banished them again." He complained.

I started to walk away from him, and to the meeting room, where Jevri was waiting.

"Your Highness." Jevri said and bowed.

"Lord Jevri. Please sit." We sat at opposite ends of the table. "So Jevri, what can I do for you today?" I asked.

"Nothing at all, my Lord. I only came today as my daughter wanted to spend some time with Princess Vilandra. Ever since the last meeting, Zalla has been asking again and again if she can come and see Vilandra. I eventually gave in, but it is unwise for an unwed women to travel such a way. Is it not, my Lord?"

"Of course. Well if I know my sister, she will want to spend many days with your daughter. I will ask someone to prepare you both rooms." I motioned to the guard.

"No, your Highness. I'm afraid I cannot stay long. I trust that my Zalla will be safe here?" He asked. I nodded. "Well, sire. I'm afraid I must go back home. I have business to take care of. Good day your Highness, Lord Rath."

He turned and walked out of the room. Rath and I sat there in silence, and over heard his goodbye to Zalla. Then Vilandra started to talk to the girl.

"Good. Now he's gone and we can finally introduce you to my idiot brother." She said.

"Larnie! No! I've told you not to!" Zalla complained.

"Zal, you are living under my brother's roof, so you must meet your host, no?" Vilandra pushed.

"Fine. But no big thing. The last time we done introductions, you totally went overboard with the outfit." Zalla replied.

"No need for a change. I already put you in what I want you to wear." Vilandra said cheekily.

"Larnie!"

"Max!" Liz cried.

"Liz, what's going on?" I asked.

"You just had a flash Max. What did you see?" She asked.

"You." I said simply. "I didn't see you closely, but I heard you fighting with Isa … with Vilandra. You two were close."

"I know. I saw that. I know about everything that happened in that life. At least, my point of view." She replied.

"Wait. I'm confused. You both had flashes of me and Liz being close?" Isabel interrupted.

"Not you and Liz, Zalla and Vilandra." I replied.

"Or Zal and Larnie. Our nicknames." Liz interjected.

"This is really weird. I know that we haven't gotten along in the past, but I have felt close to you." Isabel said to Liz.

"Rath was there too. And your dad, Liz." I said.

"My dad? Did he look the same?" She asked.

"Pretty much, yeah."

"That's because your souls recognized each other." We heard a voice say from the door.

We looked over to see who it was …