GARDEN OF HALEM
This was where Damon visited frequently and spent most of his time, and that's because someone very precious and dear to him was buried here... His late lover.
He was sitting amongst the grass on her grave, looking downcast as his eyes settled on her tombstone. 'Dora' was the only inscription left on it.
The look on his face was so peaceful and soft. No one had ever seen him this gentle, they all believe that he's a bloody monster, but even monsters have hearts.
" Dora..." He spoke for the first time since he just sat there, and turned even sadder by the slight mention of her name.
He got reminded of how she died, an her death was a really tragic one. He cursed himself inwardly each time he remembered it... His insides were completely shattered.
" I'm so sorry. I never meant to... The gods just presented her to me. I never chose her as my soulmate, I'd never break the bond between us. My heart still yearns for you, deeply." He said passionately, then turned to the sky.
Rain started dropping on his face, but he didn't mind and allowed his face get wet.
" I want you to come back. Wherever your spirit is... I want you to hear and listen to me. Please, come back." He begged emotionally.
A slight tear dropped from his eye & touched the tombstone. He bent down and gave it a tender, precious kiss.
" I'll never break our bond, I swear. It's me and you till eternity." He smiled sadly, then left her grave as the rain got heavier.
ROYAL PALACE
Kimora's eyes opened slowly on the bed, and she sat up with a headache, mumbling incoherently.
She felt different and looked down to see herself wearing a royal dress. She was shocked and sprang up, standing in front of a mirror.
The gown left her shoulders bare, and she was wearing accessories. Her hair was brushed & styled prettily, and she had moderate make up on which made her look hotter.
She looked down at her legs and even saw herself wearing shoes.
" What am I wearing?" She asked herself.
She went to the door and walked out, but almost met with a chest and stopped before she'd bump into it, and she looked up slowly to see Eric.
She lost her breath & stared speechlessly.
" Kimora, you're awake." He uttered gladly, bringing her back.
" Wait, how'd I get here? How did this dress get on me? What am I doing here?" She asked all at once.
" Don't worry, you're in the Palace. I saved you from a fire earlier at the Institute, and you got pretty burnt. Thankfully I brought you here and took care of the burns myself." He told her.
She remembered everything now. She was truly in the fire , screaming at Damon for help... But he refused to save her even when he had the chance.
Kimora folded her fist in anger.
" That jerky bastard." She muttered inaudibly.
Prince Eric took one of her fists, and she released the fist, looking into his eyes.
" You look... Beautiful." He complimented, and Kimora blushed extremely.
Her eyes widened, and she tried hiding the blush by looking down, praying inwardly that he didn't see it.
He placed a finger under her chin and lifted her face up like that, making their eyes contact once more. Kimora could feel her heart racing a marathon.
" Will you take a walk with me? Please?" He asked politely, and she nodded.
They started walking together, and his hand didn't leave hers through out. She stared down at their interlocked hands, blushing even harder.
She looked up and met him staring at her. She tried to look away, but he held her face back and stopped walking.
" I hate it whenever you look away from me. Don't be shy to look at me directly, please." He said, and she gulped.
How can she stare directly at him when he's being this hot around her? She forgot completely about Damon.
He left her face, then they resumed walking. She released the breath she didn't know she was holding.
Every maid, guard, worker or palace official they met on their way out of the palace would stop and bowed to them. Kimora was feeling important, though she knew their bows were meant for the Prince.
When they left, they gossiped and murmured about them, even gasping.
After a while, they got to a royal bench. Eric sat first, but when he saw Kimora about to sit apart from him, he pulled her closer to himself, making her sit on his lap.
Her other hand landed on his shoulder, and her eyes widened as their eyes locked.
" I'm so sorry." She apologized and made to stand...
" Don't apologize. Stay like this, please." He pleaded, and Kimora stayed back.
The sun was setting already, and the day was far spent. Her eyes didn't leave his because she didn't want to offend him, and her heartbeats kept echoing loudly.
Eric could hear the echoes, and made it worse by smiling. Kimora thought her heart would burst because it started beating faster.
" I better leave. My friend would probably be wondering where I am, and she's easily worried." She told him with a shaky voice.
" I'll send one of my guards to tell her that you're with me, so you can stay with me for a longer time." He replied.
This guy was really good. She realized that she had nothing else to say to him that'd let her escape.
Hester was on the rooftop, glaring jealously at the couple. Her temper was rising insanely to its peak, and she was shaking venomously.
She felt like hanging Kimora. Her heart was filled with utter contempt for her.
Amber stood and watched Hester from the ground. Her smile knew no bounds, then she turned her gaze to the couple and her smile grew even wider.
Everything in Kimora's destiny is falling into place, so she couldn't be more happier.
" I always feel different everytime I'm around you, and other girls have never made me feel this way. You always make my heart race everytime I think about you, ever since the time we met." He confessed genuinely, and she couldn't believe her ears.
Has she gone mad? Was she hallucinating or dreaming? Because if it was a dream, she never wanted to wake up. She preferred dying in the dream.
He left her hand and caressed her arm gently, right next to her b**b. She went crazy & breathed fastly.
He brought the hand down to her waist, & her senses left her when she felt his touch. Gawd, it felt so perfect that she began getting wet underneath.
He took his other hand to her hair & stroked it lovingly. He leaned closer to her face, and Kimora couldn't handle herself anymore. Her nose bled right before him.
He carefully wiped off the blood with the back of his palm, looking down at her lips. He couldn't resist the temptation and closed his eyes before claiming her lips sweetly, making her eyes widen.
She overcame the shock and closed her eyes as well, bringing his head closer to deepen the kiss. The sunset appeared and dawned on them beautifully, adding more magic to the scenery.
" No!!!" Hester screamed jealously, and she shot fire at Kimora with all her might.