There are times I keep pondering on things. Was I truly harsh and cold hearted towards others? That Lady....seems kind, but I do not know fully if a full trust will be given. I fear to use my abilities upon an instance, it will instill fear, Hence the secrecy of the special abilities which was gifted by the Heavens.
Powers like this, are curse. The moment that I was retrieved in the hands of the lunatics, The Royal doctors specializing on mana flow says that a forbidden spell was chanted on me It's not just eating my memories. But most of the times that my ability is out of control, I instil trauma on my subjects with strong mana waves. My mood is also affected by a surge of headaches. This has gone through the past years, Eating my life out Hence my isolation in the castle premises.
I restrict and avoid close contact to my people. With my rise to the throne, there are pesky power hungry nobles that has been punished along the way for thier misdeeds. I never had it known with this abnormal state if it hadn't been with my cousin Prime Minister Hiuh. He is the only one that can bare the sudden surge of my powers and has helped me ruling the Kingdom. I thought it'll be that way and will stay that way. Alone in my room witnessing my own life to fade with an impossible cure for an ancient curse.
Until I met the new aide Mary...
I never knew someone is capable of looking at me as if she has looked on my very being. Is she a natural? or a skillful schemer? Every moment for every chances I notice, she is giving a vibe of being someone close, but I vaguely remember that instance.
This curse of mine, the anomalies has subsided and her miraculous healing during her torment. Can this be an indication that she has a rare type of abilities?
Is she of a Royal Blood? but how??
//Zess was in deep thoughts while walking. It was interrupted when the door opens//
Door Opens*
Mary: Your Highness?
Zess: What the....I almost bump in to you!
Mary: My apologies!! I was in a hurry going out
Zess: The doctor says you should rest // It's pointless to argue if its her// (sigh*)
.... The reason?
Mary: well I...need to get back to you I mean my duties, Um tea!! thats right!! would you like some?
.....
The two have awkward pauses, but Zess accepted the offer.
Zess: Internally speaking* So I definitely am not thinking straight. I gave an immediate yes going into an unmarried ladies room.
Mary: Um my apologies Your Highness, It seems I am out of stock of your usual tea in my room. I shall brew a fresh one coming from flowers and leaves instead.
Zess: And your gonna go out your way to the green house in a recovering state and make me wait? not a chance! just rest I will see my self out.
Mary: Whistles*
After several seconds hearing the whistle, A bird flew in the window handing Mary some freshly picked Tea leaves and Flowers.
Zess on the other hand was speechless on his new discovery.
" Smart bird..Did she trained it? "
The tea has refreshing aftertaste. Zess was obviously blissfully enjoying the drink.
A thing for which he has never done, till present. //
Mary: I am glad you enjoy it Your Highness! you are giving a such a blissful expression.
Zess: I wont deny, Indeed It's good.
Mary: ( Delighted* )I am grateful Your Highness! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to plant at your Greenhouse.
Zess: Speaking of the Greenhouse, I commend your efforts on making quality
things.
Mary: I have more to plant! please try them again, just wait till I recover. Giggles*
Ah.....Apologies I am speaking too familiar with Your Highness ( nervous* )
( head slowly go back up* ) forgive me for being rude.
For the first time, Mary blushes hard as his master got to look at her eye to eye for the first time. The thumping sounds is insane.
Zess on the other hand, chuckles. He was able to be at ease at another one's company other that Lord Hiuh. As he looked at Marys' Peridot colored eyes, he can clearly look at the nervous Young Lady's heart.
" His Highness is Godly stunning! Its the very first time I got to closely see such beautiful blue eyes and out of this world beauty. Was I impertinent? do I deserve this lovely time with my master? I need to pace up and should not get out in his way. gosh I am so ugly and look battered today "
/Zess stopped reading Marys' mind and cut out Marys' pessimistic self remarks with a cough followed by a question. /
Zess: Cough* So....how are you....you know, Feeling?
Mary: Well definitely better and alive, I deeply apologize for causing a ruckus.
Zess: Your oddness is already a given but you are doing well. I look forward to your to your shinnenigan, As for now you have to get better!
Mary: ooooh!
Zess: What?
Mary: You sounded like my mom
Zess: The nerve of you Lady....face palm
Mary: Laughs*
// He was able to look through the Ladys' thoughts, It is clear that her heart is genuine //
Several minutes later, the young King is back in his office workaholic as ever, catching up to the missed documents being checked in the morning. Hiuh was keeping up the pace on his cousin but along the day, he can sense the change that is occuring in his cousin.
Hiuh: We should wrap up work today, We do not want Lady Mary to comeback tomorrow and making her worry you going overwork.
As for the activities, the ball is rescheduled in 3 days time after that is we shall prepare for your Birthday celebration for which your people look forward.
Zess: Alright....
Brother, I made an contact on the Lady's eyes.
Hiuh: So how is The Lady?
Zess: Funny how she plans on getting to work while in a ridiculous state, but she is not bad...Perhaps.
Hiuh: Im glad you like her, I hope you treat her more better.
Zess: like is...Well, It still depends.
I never knew Zess is capable of being genuinely thoughtful towards someone other than me his cousin. The days will now shine brighter and you will slowly come out of sight.
Zess: How is the Emperor?
Hiuh: He will be departing first thing in the morning. It seems the delegates from the other country for the ball is looking for his presence.
Zess: And he finds time fooling out our place rather than doing his duties. I see no break on my end when he's a damn headache.
Hiuh: Indeed! but since we are almost done on sorting things out, we shall prepare on departing as well too in a little while.
Zess: I will decline
Hiuh: No can do! all is prepared. You will attend. I see no point of you not going when the curse is in control and as a Royalty of a powerful Country, you will go this time.
Zess: Regardless, I will cancel. My Aide is just recovered!
Hiuh: Really? then, Its a shame since that will be the time Lady Mary will debut on high society
Zess: The high society is like a flower garden full of thorns, Why would she be there?
Hiuh: Lady Mary is the Dammes' daughter by custom so she is of no exemption as a noble to attend.
Also, although she is not aware of her abilities, It is safer to take her with us. She will be of great help in stabilizing your condition.
Zess: Does Aunty Anne know of this?
Hiuh: I believe not yet.
Zess: Sigh* This is a drag.
Hiuh: You are to be the Lady's escort upon your debut understand?
Zess: HUH??!!!!!
~ To be Continued ~