chapter3

Merlin had just come out of the shower the next morning and found Arthur was already ready to go to work.

"Arthur, if you dont mind, i'm going to be a little late today."

Arthur turned to Merlin. "Something wrong?"

Merlin stared for a short moment before he lightly shook his head. He forced a smile. "No." He said low.

Arthur walked up to his husband and grabbed onto his hands. He brought both hands to his lips and sent a gentle kiss to Merlins fingers. "You sure? You know, if you dont feel like working today, you dont have to come in. I can take care of things." He whispered.

Merlin smiled. "Can you?" He asked hopefully.

Arthur nodded. "I'll just leave a couple of body guards with you."

Merlin sighed. "Arthur-"

"Meeerlin." Arthur said warningly. He tapped his husbands nose. "Either stay with the bodyguards or come into work where i'll watch you myself."

Merlin gave a half hearted laugh. He nodded. "Ok, fine. Just be here for lunch."

Arthur smirked. "Have an early apetite?" He joked.

Merlin shook his head.

"Are you sure?" Arthur teased. He reached down and pulled at Merlins robe.

Merlin laughed and gently pushed Arthur. "Go to work before you get fired."

Arthur raised an eyebrow. "I'm not going to fire myself Merlin."

"No, but I will."

"Oh, touche'." Arthur laughed once more, before walking back to Merlin. His smile lightly faded. "No, but i'm serious. Are you ok? I mean, I cant imagine what you must be feeling."

"I'll be ok." Merlin said low.

"You dont sound like it." Arthur said just as low.

Merlin lightly laughed. "Will you just go to work?" He gently pushed Arthur towards the door and unlocked it.

"I'll be here for lunch Merlin." Arthur promised.

Merlin nodded. "I'll be waiting."

"Love you." Arthur whispered before sending a kiss to Merlins left eye.

Merlin leaned on the door frame and smiled as he watched Arthur leave. When the car was gone, Merlins smile slowly faded. He shut his eyes before sliding down the wall and bringing his knees to his chest then hugging them.

"Mr. Pendragon, are you planning to go 'anywhere' today?" One bodyguard asked with concern.

Merlin raised his head from his lap. He forced a smile. "I dont have to go to work. Why should I leave the house?" He said sarcasticly, before getting to his feet, walking in the house and shutting the door behind him.

The body guard stared at the closed door for a moment, before he turned and dialed the phone. "Mr. Pendragon. Sir, you were right. He doesnt plan on leaving anytime soon."

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Morgana followed Merlin around the house as he straightend everything. "Merlin, you have to leave the house sometime. A week is enough, and dont forget, your aniversery is tommorow."

Merlin stopped and held on to the couch pillow he was fluffing. He sighed. "I'm fine Morgana." He said low, before continueing what he was doing.

The woman stared sadly. She shook her head as she walked up to her friend. Then she grabbed his wrists, stopping him from murdering the poor pillow he was punching.

"No, you are not." She said low. She sighed again. "Merlin where is Nina?"

Merlin gulped and stared down at the pillow in his hands.

"Merlin? Merlin where is your maid?" Morgana asked again.

Merlin blinked and his eyes watered, before he began to sob.

Morgana nodded knowningly. "You fired her, Merlin. You fired her because after all this peace you've had, Uther is out. You're afraid those close to you will betray you. But you have to reazlie something, Merlin. You cant ever fire me as your friend, and you sure as hell cant fire my brother as your husband. So you're going to have to let us in sometime. Because we're not going to turn on you, no matter how far you push us back."

Merlin said nothing as he continued his crying and brought his head to Morganas shoulder.

The woman was right after all.

Morgana wrapped her arms around Merlin. "You see? Now, are you going to you aniversery tomorrow, or do I have the bring the party here?"

Merlin sniffled before his brows narrowed in confusion. He raised his head from Morganas shoulder. "I thought the party was here."

Morgana raised her brows. "Uh... I know nothing." She said quickly before pulling away from Merlin and walking towards the door.

Merlin couldnt help a litte smile that came on his lips. "Morgana. You know something I dont."

"No, I dont."

"Arthurs taking me somewhere for our aniversery."

"No he's not."

"But where?" Merlin wondered. "He said he made a good amount in Brazil, and I know he bought me something. I've been trying to get a clue but he's good." Merlin playfully frowned. "Spill it Morgana."

The woman shook her head. "I always give away the surprises Merlin, but not this time. This time it's toooo good to give away. I Promised Arthur."

Merlin frowned.

Morgana shook her head more and grabbed the door knob to leave. "Nope, not going to work this time." She walked out the door.

Merlin playfully glared at the door. "Good Arthur. A little too good."

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