I felt tired and rubbed my eyes. I saw someone standing nearby. I knew who that could be.
"Maxon, don't play with me. I know you're here." I said giggling.
I turned and saw Maxon standing nearby. I stood and he pulled me in a close and tight hug. I felt a bit like my dream. But now, he was happy. I pulled myself back and stared at him.
"I think someone's getting busy, right." I teased him.
He smiled but said nothing. While he said this, I could feel that he was lost in my eyes and I didn't care about anything that happened around us.
"I want to spend time with you, dear." Maxon said.
He cupped my face in his hands.
"I also want to." I smiled.
He took my hand and we started moving along the foyer and headed towards the main door. Two guards opened the door as we reached the gate.
"I actually wanted to talk about something serious." Maxon said in a serious tone.
He held both of my hands and kissed them.
"What is it about?" I asked.
I felt him carrying a burden of something in his mind. He was not happy. He had expressions of worry.
"Darling, I want you to be safe." He spoke while bringing his face closer.
"Oh… you are talking about the rebels. Aren't you?" I said at last.
"See, you've got to be safe. It's about your life." Maxon said.
He was so much worried about me. I sometimes wondered did he worry about other girls too as he worried about me. I was glad that he was so much worried about me but on the other hand, I even wanted to assure him that it was okay….
"Don't worry. I can handle it." I said reassuring.
"There's something else I've got to know." Maxon hesitated.
I smiled and looked at Maxon who stared at the floor resisting my eye contact.
"What's that?" I asked calmly.
"Do you still need time? I mean, do you want to be my wife? Or you need to think." Maxon questioned.
The grave expressions that covered his face persuaded me more to answer his question and his eyes now were questioning mine. I wanted to tell him that he was the only one I loved and I cared for him the most but there was Aspen too. And I could never imagine a life without him. After all, he was my first love. How could I just let him slip away? I wanted to reveal each and everything inside me but all I could say was….
"Maxon…I think…." I stopped as someone came from behind.
Officer woodwork came running towards us. Maxon turned to have a look.
"Queen Amberly wants you in her meeting room, Lady America." He said.
"I am coming, officer." I replied.
I kissed Maxon gently on the cheek and started following officer Woodwork. I started pacing a bit fast than usual and I pondered if he will stop me….
"America…." Maxon said.
I instantly turned and he seemed weak against the intense sunlight that fell on his face. Officer Woodwork had gone till now. Once again, we both were alone. He came running towards me and pulled myself in. He was breathing heavily. His expressions were neither calm nor irritated. I knew he wanted to speak a lot but all he did was kiss me.
I reached Queen Amberly's chamber and there stood officer Woodwork, who was staring at Marlee. Marlee did stare for once and he gestured her for something. I didn't know what was going on between them. Marlee blushed and looked down on the floor. As I entered, Queen Amberly asked me to have my dinner. I went and sat beside Marlee who smiled at me. I kept thinking about Maxon all day long….