Tessa prepared a healthy breakfast of eggs, bacon, cheese and salads. Louis Leopold seemed lonely maybe since Em have been gone for days now, busy preparing for their big day. He went for a jog and came back sweaty and huffing like a tired puppy. Here, drink water and be refreshed, Tessa said while placing the made salad on a clear bowl. Eat after you’ve showered, eww! Louis Leopold you’re not a boy anymore, fix yourself up!, Tessa shouted like a disgusted mom. Haha! Thanks if that’s meant to be as a compliment. I remember mom or Lady Beatrice to say the same thing, Haaa, we were happy and and I always wanted to have that again with them. The good and happy memories. Dad is as scary as hell but he was a good father. He may have done bad things but his goodness is real and spread all throughout the kingdom, And the people knew it, Leopold said now in some place far and gloomy. Tessa then knew where it’ll lead so she …. Hey, go now and shower you stinky prince!!!, she added to break the ice and lighten up the man. Oki doki, maam! Leopold then jumped off his seat and ran towards the shower room on the first floor.
I remember those days, as the Lady’s maid and castle caretaker, I knew a lot about the family. And I loved each and every one of them especially Leopold and Leonardo. I wonder if things changed if the plots didn’t happen. My heart broke when the killings happened and it is just a nightmare that I don’t want to go back to. I wish for this wedding to be a success for the kingdom and the restoration of the Montfort line, Tessa lost in her own thoughts now teary eyed while tossing the salad and adding seasoning to it like a master chef that she is. Hmm, so much for the royal line, let’s see what’s the news in the city now??? the lady turning up the radio now.
“In the news, it was believed that heir to the Montfort throne Maximillian Montfort was found roaming the streets of St. Paul Vill early morning of Tuesday. He seemed to be quarrelling with a certain woman and then fought each other like in a duel in on the side alley of a donut shop. Our spokesperson and secret news team found them and it’s not yet confirmed whether this is the beginning of new day or a bad omen for the Montfort line. I am Diane Feathers from ABC News, reporting. “
Tessa was looking at the T.V screen intently and shocked with the news about the risen Maxim. She knew that he died in ambush. But everyone thought he died there yet never saw his body only the coffin that was already been arranged to carry his remains to the royal cemetery. At Tessa’s back was Leopold who’s eyes were wide in disbelief. Tessa!, is this true!, Leopold asked while hair’s still wet. I can’t say that it is but neither can I deny that fact that Lord Maxim is indeed alive. Then both heard Em’s car drive to park in front of the villa. Louis went to assist the women with their baggage and stuff bought from the wedding shop. Hi babe! Louis said giving Em a quick smack on the lips. Hi!, sooo wet, I like, Em said after seeing Louis’ wet hair from a shower. Haha! Yup, later babes, he added winking with his tongue out teasing. Good morning Ma’am!, Louis greeting Victoria. Call me Victoria please I’m not that old yet. Besides I look younger than Em, hehe!, Victoria laughing hard with the comment. Mommmmm!, Em shouted looking at her mom with contempt. She’s so gullible and old fashioned why I look more of a teen than her. Okay, you win, mean lady! Em sniffing and snobing Victoria. Em and Louis snuggling and tickling each other as they entered the kitchen together laughing.
Victoria came in first to the kitchen and saw the news on T.V. while Tessa’s still not moving from where she’s standing. Hey Tessa, what’s wrong?
The news said that Lord Maxim is alive and he fought with a woman near a donut shop. So it means he’s alive, But he died in the car accident, right?, Tessa asked Victoria and as if worried in a way when she asked about the truth on Maxim’s death.
That’s what I thought too, Hmm! The news came out just now, well!, if he’s alive then so be it!. Em you will meet you dad after all, Victoria said is casually. Yet I don’t know when. I was reluctant to tell you since it’s been so many years since the accident or let’s just say ambush? Victoria now facing Tessa who’s a bit perplexed. Oh, okay, eat, I’ve made breakfast, I just need to finish something upstairs, I need to fold some curtains, our house help asked for a vacation and she’ll be gone for a month.
Alright, we’ll manage, Thanks Tessa for taking care of the house and everything!, but are you okay! Victoria said honestly and concerned when Tessa became pale and felt sick.
I just need to rest a bit maybe, I’ll leave you all for a bit, Tessa said and hurriedly went to her room on the first floor near a oversized mirror. There she looked herself on it, pale and nervous. Did they had a clue I almost fainted. Damn, Maxim, you are still alive?, you seem to have magic that even an ambush can’t kill you, haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!, Tessa wiping her face with the apron wrapped on her then taking it off with so much anger. Enslaving myself for this family all those years and for what, nothing, I haven’t even been given my own villa for me to live in. How ungrateful and then this Victoria, er….Maria came, now they’re like the boss over me. No way, I won’t let it. If I won’t be able to kill you Maxim I’ll then make your wife and daughter suffer. He ha, ha, hahahaahhaah!, Tessa laughed devilishly with so much hate towards the royal family.
Hey, what are you thinking? Victoria asked Em who’s seated outside the porch with tea on one hand looking at the garden seriously. Oh, mom! I’m just surprised that you brought the issue about dad. Well! I’m just worried about our first meeting. I mean I haven’t really been that close to him after all those years that I thought he already died. I was at peace with that and now, this!?, So I don’t know how to feel anymore. If I’ll be happy or more scared that he’s alive. We are already living peacefully without him, if he comes back how about the people who tried to kill him? What if they know about his appearance and go after us instead? I’m a bit worried mom!, Em added with a frightened look in her eyes now facing Victoria.
I’ve asked myself that too, what if Maxim hasn’t come back at all, it’s better I guess because for many years we have been living tranquilly. But it is your father’s right to live too. And it is his responsibility to you and to his kingdom to express his love, uphold the peace and continue the reign as its King. Our king. We have a small town and a small country, Tunisia. But it isn’t right that he turns his back away from his people, moreover, abandon us, his family. Don’t worry, I’m here to protect you as I have been doing ever since you’re little. And I won’t let anything happen to you or to our family, Victoria hugging Em now and kissing her head with such concern. Plus, don’t forget about me, Victoria, Leopold said standing at the back of the two women in tears. I won’t let anything happen to you and our future family. You, Victoria and Uncle Maxim are my family now, he added hugging Ema and Victoria tightly. The two women were laughing on how tight Leopold is hugging them. Thank you Louis, you’re a dear, Victoria said holding his cheek, protect my Em for me always, okay!, she said with sweetness. Yes ma’am..er Victoria, Louis now holding Em in his arms, while Em is looking at his eyes as if seeing something in him that she hasn’t seen before, true love.
Okay, I’ll leave you too lovebirds here. I need some fresh air, will be back in a bit, Victoria said walking out of the porch and heading towards the villa garden. She sat on one of the benches there and lit a cigarette. She seem not lucky enough to light it using a lighter, when a shadow of a man came and …
Who’s there? Victoria stood throwing the cigar and prepared herself for an attack. Easy, easy, dear, there you go, it’s bad to smoke. I thought you already gave it up?...
Max…Maxim?! She asked surprised but excited at the same time.
Yes, it’s me, Maxim said moving slowly towards the light. The place is still dimly lit since it’s already late at night. But the full moon is bright shining upon them. The garden full of beautiful and colourful flowers seem to wave from the strong winds coming from the east. The many flowers seem to invite both to lay and make it their bed for the night. Maxim moved in closer to Victoria and held her hand, kissed it and left it to his cheek, as if smelling it for his delight to calm his spirit but not his raging heart erupting with passion and desire to be with her, now, at this moment.
Max…not here….Victoria said. Where then?, the moonlit shining down at us is perfect. Let’s do it now here because I’ve missed you Torey and I love you so much, Maxim added laying Victoria on the flower bed and took off his shirt. Maxim’s body is still toned, now more built with muscles than before, Victoria thought while feeling his arms and chest with her hands. Maxim touched her face and neck that gave away a moan. He then took off Victoria’s polo shirt by unbuttoning them, while he’s on top of her now. Maxim then kissed Victoria’s lips down to her neck, bosom and bit it slightly. While he explored her chest and stomach, his hand touched Victoria’s face and then her mouth, which she opened to lick and eat his finger with delight and as if hungry for this moment for a very long time.
Maxim slid off Victoria’s skirt and she swiftly took the bra and panties off. Maxim then took his pants off with Victoria’s help, that they’re both laughing like eloping teens. They rolled on to the flower bed like children and stopped in the middle when they knew now one can see them in this naked state.
Hi hi!, yoou’re so bad you know, you really loved the adventure and the spice of it all, Victoria added laughing while kissing Maxim on the lips continuously. Yes that’s why I love you because you like the way I do you, Maxim now touching Victoria all over her body and non-s top in kissing her mouth. His tongue went out of its way to explore her teeth and tongue. Then his tongue went licked Victoria’s neck and chest, breasts and navel. He went further down to wet her private part and went in to give her more pleasure. Vcitoria gave a harsh moan as an answer to the plea to give permission for Maxim to come inside her. Victoria opened her legs still kissing Maxim now torrid. Both were missing each other, and it’s been years since they’ve made love. Ahh, Love, my Max, I’ve missed you, and I want you now, Victoria said and Maxim passionately gave way and moved inside her. Slowly he slid himself inside her with love. Victoria flinched a bit for it’s been a long time since and she’s feeling more close and in love with Maxim now more than ever. He went in and out again and again while cupping Victoria’s breasts which made her burn into a wild bonfire. Both were imbibed in each other’s fire that reaching the climax was the ultimate explosion of love and fireworks are all over the place. Taking each other time to breathe and feel the ecstasy. The static electricity flew between and in them like immediate and as if it won’t last and they don’t want to last, ever. I love you, Maxim and Victoria said in unison.
Ha, ha, ha!, just like old times but this is far way better than when I first met you, Victoria added so happy and content being with her love now. Really???,good, I remember that day when you were hired by father as our head of security, which I opposed veery strongly, since you’re a … haaa, Maxim hasn’t finished talking when Victoria finished the sentence for him.
I’m a woman..yup, I know, you have something against women, because you only saw them as sex objects and all…Victoria said abruptly and wittily.
No, but everything changed because of you…that was love at first sight, though I seem to act cold but I’ve always dreamed of you beside me and loved me tenderly, and I wasn’t wrong, Victoria I have loved you and will always love forever, Maxim added now Victoria on top of him.
Thank you for the love and I loved you and still love and will love you forever, Victoria said kissing him again and resting her head on his chest. What will happen to us now and Em, Leopold?
I will protect you and my family including Leopold, Leonardo, Tessa and Rodolfo with all my might and power. Even if I need to give my life for your sakes, I will do it. So don’t worry and I will end the tyranny inside my kingdom once and for all, Maxim said strongly and with conviction.
Hmm, I still miss you so….another round??? Maxim said passionately and his eyebrows moving up and down with a teasing smile while Victoria is laughing hard with his tone and facial features.
Okay…okay, both agreed and made love again and again to the nth power until early in the morning. Maxim helped Victoria to dress herself and after he’s done she carried her just like on their wedding day to her room adjacent to Em’s room. He laid his wife on the bed and since Victoria was so tired, he pulled a comforter and tucked her in leaving a kiss on her forehead.
This is his chance to see and be with his daughter. Maxim quietly went in to Em’s room and kneeled in front of her bed. Beside Em, he reached out and touched her hair, and kissed her forehead longer than forever. Baby, stay strong and don’t worry. Daddy’s here to protect you, I’m sorry I left you and mom to fend on your own. But now I’m here and we will never be away from each other anymore. I love you so much, Maxim said crying but stopped when Em moved to the other side and when she felt someone is in the room with her, she woke.
Hmm, anybody there, mom? Em asked but when no one answered she went back to sleep.
Maxim already left and vowed to protect his family. “I will restore peace, harmony and love in my kingdom. I will do everything in my power to keep my family and people safe. I promise you that father.”
Good morning!, good morning, mom!, Em said with Leopold on the dining table staring at Victoria who’s whistling and glowing for the remark at the moment. You seem happy, and wait, different!, Em added smiling with Leopold who is also smelling something fishy has already gone here.
Ah, yes, I’m so happy and in love, Victoria smiling wide and moving her brows up and down, how about you too, made out last night?, she asked playfully. Nope, I think you were the one having a great time with someone familiar!, Em said holding her laugh. Wait, you too were prying….oh, my God, Victoria held her tongue in embarrassment and ran out of the kitchen. Haha, mom and dad are so , whatcha ma call it, imbibed with so much love and smooching that it makes my coffee super sweet that I no longer need to add sugar in it, hehe!, Em cried proud but relieve that her mom and dad are back together again. Yeah, you know we can do a remake of your parent’s ah….since we saw them last night and all….Leopold suggesting but stopped when Em’s eyes rolled and gave him a scary stare which means, o, oh, haha, okay, that’s a no, then, he added as if choking.
But you know, we can play a little bit by….Em said while touching Leopold’s hair and face full of passion and both kissed. Em bit his tongue gently signalling that she wants him now, too.