I don’t like Louis really, but the way he looked at me and seem to care for me is different when he was trying to hurt me or my mom back at the diner, I sighed taking a shower after today carrying those bulk of baggage to my mom and mine room. Haaaa!!!, why am I so forgiving. Maybe I am falling in love with him. But his eyes, his eyes had different colour. I thought Louis’ eyes were green and not blue. Hmm! Maybe because he has grown to become a handsome fellow, his eyes and features developed, or let’s just say he became a man. Unlike before when… hihihi! ( remembering Louis who is a weakling, who can’t even fight to protect himself and I needed to save him from bullies when we were little). Maria is now scrubbing her legs moving up to her belly, arms to her neck with a sponge. Hmmm…the water with this aroma so familiar is very calming. Her hair was tied on a bun and her skin was shining from the glowing light of the candles circling her tub. Tessa prepared it with rose petals floating on the water and the smell of tea mesmerizing the bath to calm her mood and have that romantic feeling with the candles on surrounding her. Green or chamomile tea really is soothing. I can sleep in here, ahhhhh. Humming to “what’s love got to do with this?” got to do with this! Yeah, what’s love got to do with this feeling I have for someone I despise and that’s Louis. Hmp!. Maria now resting her elbows on the side of the tub with her head on top of them, feeling the hot water calming her nerves and allowing her body to relax in a good way. Then her thoughts suddenly disturbed by the smiling Louis this morning while he was helping her with the luggage. Damn, she thought. That Louis has that control on me now. The smile is a killer. Why is he so weirdly cute this morning?, she said loudly. Enough about Louis, she told herself, who is listening carefully on the other room adjacent to Maria’s bathroom. He is sitting on the floor with his left leg alighted, his head resting on the wall, Maria’s tub is at. They are literally back to back when you see it from afar, without the wall, as if they’re resting theirs backs on each other. Sweet huh!
Anyway, Louis is really in love with Maria. He really can’t imagine his life without her. And now that his brother Leonardo is trying to make him look like a real prince charming. No, I won’t let that happen. Though I love her I still want her to look up to me and make her strong. I know that our enemies are still at large and they will try to hurt me, Maria or our families. I still can’t figure who really is our enemy. I wonder? Louis thought in awe, still quietly listening to Maria’s humming. Hmm! What’s love got to….haha! My mom used to sing this song from who was that woman with a big afro hair and has lovely legs. My dad used to tell me that???(Those type of songs were forbidden in the castle, but dad seemed to manage on getting records from smugglers for mom to have fun on. He gave the record as a gift for mom when he was courting her). Uncle (Grandpa) Maximus who in the family story books was never mentioned for he was banished from the castle due to his continuous plot. He tried to kill Grandpa who was still the king then. The family line had bad fruits that stained the throne, that I can’t imagine how my dad was able to be made king when Grandma Aunt Gisel wanted the crown for herself too. Hmm. Anyway, Maria used to play with me and spend her time more often than not at the castle than her home during those times when both of our families were still friends.
Why do you have to be so lovely and I couldn’t resist your charms, Em. Em, Em!! You were so tough when we were little and you thought I was weak. But the only thing making me weak is, you! Whenever you’re near me I lose my senses and can’t think straight. Those bullies trying to hurt me were just pawns for you so that you can rescue me and feel superior than me. Wait!, I think those fools were overpaid with gold coins, huh, they even got my robe and boots, hmp! Anyway, it was priceless for my Em. Haaaaa, knock, knock, ah, ehemm! Yes, who’s there? Louis replied surprised and standing up as quickly as he can so as not to be caught peep lurking at the wall where Maria is still silently soaking in the bath at the moment. It’s Mar…Em er yeah, Hi. I just want to thank you for helping me out this morning, she added happily. Ah, can I come in?
Ah! Nope, okay, I got yah!, But help you out from what again?, I asked still trying to remember about this morning. The luggage???, for taking them to my room and mom’s?, Em added now wondering if Louis just forgot about it, especially their romantic glances and their flirting escapades. Okay! It’s okay, ah, it’s nothing, you’re welcome??!, I said still don’t know how to react on something I didn’t do. Okay, I am headed down stairs for supper, how about you, we can go together, I mean if you like?, Em still hanging in front of the door, insisting on talking with Louis face to face, her heart thumping, like she’s excited to see him or something. Ah, okay, Em, thanks, I’ll see you there. Thanks, I’m still going to take a shower. See you then! I added honestly. Alright then, she said giving up. Hmm! That’s weird, as if he’s back to his old cold self again, where’s the cute, sweet boy I encountered this morning? I don’t understand boys, ahhhh!, Em said ignoring the idea of being with Louis now.
Tessa had a helper to assist her in the cooking and dinner preparations. Mom said to wear formal clothing so I wore a dress. It’s a peach long dress with no sleeves and brazier is with flowers. My hair was let up in a bun which my mom did. I can’t wear flats so I am a bit taller than usual. Pearl necklace and earrings matches the satin feel of my dress. Wore a bit of lipstick and foundation with a kiss of tint on my cheeks, walla! I am a girl from the snow white era where buns and tight waistlines are a hit along with long wavy undishevelled hairs. Ahhh!! I love this look. I just need a cigarette and gloves to look like the actresses in the 60’s in long gowns in Hollywood. I look…..different, but good different, beautiful, in fact. Hmm! What would Louis say!, I wonder, I added thinking about what would Louis look at the dinner engagement.
Speaking of the devil. Louis came in the door, with a flashing dark brown suit, matching Maria’s long dress. With no tie he wore a laced suit and brown pointed boots. He looked like James Dean in real life. His hair gelled well with a shine. He sat adjacent to Maria who was looking at her chest, fixing the cleavage line since her bust are protruding. Though she has beautiful and perfect sized breasts, she doesn’t want Louis to get the wrong Ide…….er…. Louis?!!!, Em said in surprise when she saw him already seated in front of her, his smile is so wide his teeth seen, biting his lower lip as if controlling himself not to laugh. What….aha I’m just trying to fix my. my…ah..well, I said shyly thus can’t explain about my bust and all.
Don’t worry, you don’t need to explain, Em, I understand, waving his hands below his chest. Wait. Are we the only ones to have dinner? Where is Vic…ah, Aunt Victoria and Tessa, Rodolfo!!!, Loui shouted, but no one came. I believe mom went out with him to buy something. Tessa and ….Em was about to explain that Tessa was the one who prepared the dinner and she has help from…
Yes, I am Ruby!, your house help from now on. A middle aged woman, courteous but simply beautiful aging maybe 30 or near her 40’s. She has an apron on her waist, a bonnet and clothing attires like in royal mansions or like our helpers in the castle before, Louis explained in his head.
Thank you , R-Ruby!, Louis said smiling at her, while plating their first course of the meal. Then music played on the back ground. Just like in the olden times when mom and dad are alive they love to listen to classical music, such as sonata’s, Claudine and Croatian Rhapsody played by pianists, which was covered by Maxim Mrvica’s modern rendition. I never understood the songs but now I do. It seems that these songs speak to me and tell me the life and love story of my mom and dad had before. Happy and sad, amazing and tragic at the same time. Ahhh… I miss them. Claudine is now playing…and I looked at Em, smiling at her and moving my head on the left side to ask her to dance, now. She seemed lost anfd confused now yet, she understood the songs but now I do. It seems that these songs speak to me and tell me the life and love story of my mom and dad had before. Happy and sad, amazing and tragic at the same time. Ahhh… I miss them. Claudine is now playing…and I looked at Em, smiling at her and moving my head on the left side to ask her to dance, now.
She seemed lost and confused now yet, she understood and smiled at me. We stood together and not seeing Ruby, we both danced to the tune. And as if some spark from old lighted. Now it’s burning across the room and inside Em and I. I held her face and cupped it, while so intwined with the music, I almost kissed her. Em is so beautiful and I was watching her face, her eyes closed, but I know if I start now, she might get the wrong idea that I’m taking advantage of her. So, I kissed her forehead. Em, opened her eyes and felt my lips on her head, she suddenly grabbed my collar and kissed me on the lips. With that I was alerted and my senses blurry, I feel so fired up with passion, Croatian Rhapsody now is on the background. I can’t stop kissing Em and now my tongue played inside her mouth, I hugged her and pulled her much closer to my chest, while kissing her torridly now. She didn’t budge or stop me. She played along and like dancing we were on the same page and danced wonderfully together. Ruby was no longer in the room and as if the lights got dimmer. Music was changed to romantic songs, though I couldn’t hear them now that I’m so prepped to make out with Em. She was kissing me in return and with gladness. I pushed her to the wall near the dining room wall clock. It’s in between the door and fireplace which is lit but I feel I’m burning not because of it but with passion and desire to be with and inside Em. I was letting off steam as I kissed Em on the neck while touching her breasts. I can feel them so soft and plump that her brazier is about to fall. Now I can touch her bossom and kissing it made Em twitch and let out a moan in my left ear. She was breathing heavily as I was licking her breast and biting it lightly then hard since I was missing her badly now that I got the chance to touch her. Em was speechless and as if she didn’t spoke at all but just kissed me and obediently let me touch and do these lewd things to her, like she is giving me a signal. I can make love to her here, now. Maybe???. Em….E-Emmmm…. As I am preparing to unzip my pants and lift her long dress up. I want you so much and I love you. Can I….Em was in a daze and as she can’t think straight. Wh…what, Louis? Yah, yesssss! I want you too.
I pulled her panties down and I was about to go inside her when….
Ah!!! Maria….Louis?? what is happening here???, Victoria said shocked.
Ah…the lights went high and the music gone. I was left speechless and while I’m pulling my dress down, Louis was looking at me, his face was so red and his forehead sweaty. I was as if shocked and like woke up in a dream now becoming a nightmare and shame.
Mo…..Mommm!!! Ah, we were just dancing to the music and got carried away, I added embarrassed with how I looked, my brazier down my breast almost seen and Louis’ pants below his waist, his collar and white polo were full of lipstick kiss marks, which were all mine. So to hide my tears and emabarassment I ran out of the dining room. I heard mom calling my name but as if in a flash I wanted to die now because of shame. I heard Louis calling me too, I think he ran after me.
I went back to my room. Louis is in my front door and been sitting there for 2 hours tops maybe. Victoria and Rodolfo were talking about the incident but they weren’t a bit surprise because their plan seemed to work. Tessa finished in the kitchen and was surprised that the food for dinner weren’t touched. Victoria explained everything and she seemed happy though needed to cook the whole to prepare for the romantic event. Tessa was singing a happy song while she got out of the dining room. And all went to bed after the beautiful and successful dinner, in a way.
I was crying my heart out and changed my dress to my typical oversized shirt and short shorts, and knee socks. It’s a bit cold now since winter is coming. E-mmm, Em let me in, it’s Louis…ah, I’m sorry!!, Louis’ fainting voice said. Oh, my God!, Louis. Ah, wait up. I forgot, you’ve been sitting there since forever after dinner, I’m sorry, too, Em added when she opened her door and gestured with her head that he can come in for the night. Em! It was never my intention to…to…do all those lewd things to you, I just got carried away. Yes, I know , I got carried away too, so stop apologizing for I wanted it to happen too. Have you eaten dinner? I’m starving, I said touching my tummy and hearing it growling endlessly. Oh, no, okay, wait a minute I’ll just change to my pajamas, and let’s go down the kitchen to eat together. Okay, I said diligently.
In the kitchen. The song played earlier was my favorite, Claudine, yup, Louis said after finishing half the portion of baked macaroni and now tackling a cheese flavored ice cream . Yes and mine is Croatian Rhapsody. Both are amazing songs, yeah, no wonder they played that earlier, Em said while munching on the tacos and two slices of left over pizza. I wonder what were they thinking letting us have dinner together and all??? Louis thought and gladly told Em about their relatives plan getting them together like that. They were both laughing hard as how Victoria and Rodolfo reacted seeing them do it in the dining room.
You know, Louis, I never liked you before. But something in you changed when we first met at your room that time when I was about to scout it and renovate it for you.
I know, but I never liked you either because of the hatred passed down to me by my ancestors regarding the throne, I planned to kill you and your blood line really. However, everything changed when I saw you and your lovely face. So innocent and beautiful, I lost it and I fell in love with those eyes of yours, Louis added moving closer to Em. Me too, your eyes spoke a thousand words and I can’t explain why my heart beats hard and restless whenever you’re near me, Em replied looking at Louis now on the face. You know maybe we need to go straight to a room and finish what we started. Maybe…both said in unison. Louis threw the ice cream cup and Em let go of the unfinished pizza piece, and let Louis carry her up the stairs to his room. Louis was still kissing her on the lips, when Tessa, Victoria and Rodolfo, with Ruby peeping on their half opened doors. Each of them were smiling and thinking from the back of their minds, Yesss!!! We’re getting there and this night maybe the moment that Louis and Maria will accept that they are for each other and that they are destined to be together, for the engagement then marriage and have an heir for the Montfort’s, for the kingdom and for the future legacy of the kingdom.