Kira.
"I'm Oden Himmer, the Monsorries' chauffeur, and I'm here to take you home."He motioned for me to enter the black limousine that was waiting for me right outside the church's front doors, treating me like a queen as he opened the car's front doors.I walked over to the car and hesitantly climbed inside, looking out the car window at the church as though it were my final time to view it.My heart was thumping loudly in my chest as the car steadily accelerated. I started to ponder what life would be like in my new home. Father sold me off to the wealthiest family in the country, who are way out of our league. What kind of lifestyle would that be? How do the people there behave? Am I going to be welcomed?They may not want me in their family, based on how I was treated at the wedding. Nobody from that place was there.I sat in the moving car staring out the window as people and objects passed by, feeling already cold and alone. I didn't even notice when I dozed off. Who can blame me? Sleeping through my worries till I feel better is how I cope.I don't know how long I slept, but when I opened my eyes, it was already dark outside. While the car was still moving and I was still inside, there were no other people or vehicles around; instead, there were only lush trees and plants, almost as in a conservation area or a maze.Trying to figure out where I was, I scowled and pressed my temple in confusion. Though the entire wedding process was still in my head as a dream, I immediately understood that this was actually a nightmare from which I would never be able to awaken.Where the heck am I?Why does it take so long to reach the home of the man I married? Who is he? My mind was racing with so many ideas that I tightened up even more.It took up to an hour or more before I finally felt the car slowing down. I peered around to see what stalled us, but I was astounded to see bodyguards standing in front of a silver gate. I gripped the seat of the car as it continued to drive deeper and deeper into the gates as it passed them, feeling as though I was being sucked into a jail from which there was no way out.I had never experienced anything like this before. How is it possible for someone to live here?My pulse thumped in expectation and anxiety as I caught the first glimmer of light. Before I realized what was happening, the vehicle stopped briefly before restarting its motion. Through the tinted glass, I observed as the light grew brighter as we passed through another gate. It resembled rising to glory and being astounded by brilliance with every square inch covered.At this point, the sky had already begun to go dim. I took a swallow with trembling hands.My eyes widened wide in astonishment as we neared the heart of the light, fighting not to bulge out of my forehead.This now stood out as the lone object of beauty in this nightmare. If a fortress were massive, what I glanced at was gigantic with additional tiers of towers attached to its vastness, making it a stronghold, but not the typical ones we see in movies and reality shows.I tried desperately to breathe through my nostrils, but it was ineffective. I opened my mouth to at least gulp in some air, but it felt as though my lungs had also failed. How am I supposed to deal with my new family when I can't even function in the simplest thing as inhaling and exhaling?My heart began to beat in my ass as the car drew to a stop. Our drive put us in front of the humongous Mansion. A few maids and a few bodyguards were already stationed in front of the big doors. All of them wore uniforms. The men wore black suits, while the women wore black dresses with white apron-like patterns above the gowns.When Oden opened the car door, I was still inside, uncomfortably glancing at them. He extended a hand in an effort to assist me because I was finding it challenging to move in my bridal dress.All eyes briefly focused on me when I stepped outside before they swiftly dropped it to the ground. After the initial glance, none of them had the courage to look at me again. I struggled to remain composed and keep my head high. I continued to keep my stance despite the fact that this was draining me of energy. After all, I have spent my entire life attempting to impress.The maids were standing with their heads bowed as I slowly made my way up the few stairs that were mounted before the wide hallways. Suddenly, a man with his hands crossed behind him emerged from the entrance. He had the sternest expression I've ever seen, and he was also wearing a black suit. His gaze wandered over every inch of my body, giving me the most unfettered expression anyone has ever given. I immediately started shaking as I looked back at him. I trembled from his gaze; something in the way he stared frightened me a little.His hair was gelled and styled backward, and his impeccable stance looked like a finely carved sculpture ornamented with attitude and sophistication."Welcome, Miss Kira." He spoke in an awful tone, his voice soft but deep. He was certainly not welcoming. He appeared displeased by my presence.He said plainly, maintaining that look, "My name is Gus, The Butler of the Monsorries." "Come with me, and I'll show you to your chambers."That was all he muttered before beginning to enter Mansion while still maintaining his hands crossed in the backward position.Is that all there is to it?Kira.I was stunned by the fortress' size and magnificence as I walked deeper and deeper into the structure that appeared to have been sculpted by Zeus himself. I followed Gus closely as he walked with perfect poise, absolutely bewildered. I had no idea where I was because every pillar we passed and hallway we entered was identical to the one before it. I simply followed him, sinking more and further into its darkness like a lost child.This mansion looked to have some sort of history tied to it. Its walls shouted artistic design, and the sculptured knights in armor at each pillar's corner gave me chills from head to toe. It brought back memories of the old movies I used to watch, and it reminded me of how ferocious knights once were. Gus and I were both really small in comparison because of how big everything else was. I felt as though Hercules' era was being transported to me.When he eventually rounded a curve and entered another hallway, something felt off. It was frighteningly gl
Three years later.The beautiful hibiscus blooming under the sunlight was one among the many flowers I laid amid. My eyes were on the bright sky but my thoughts had wandered out of this world entirely. It had been three years since I got married into this ghost family and a ghost husband. I have been alone and I have been miserable.My suspicions about this family became clear when nobody wanted to mingle with me when I am invited to parties and other upper-class events. No Montesorrie was present, not even my husband. Gus only accompanies me and monitors my every movement, he also detects where I go and where I don't.For three years now our relationship has not improved. He still gives me that ill look and still looks down on me. My place in the house is nearly nothing but The Monsorries' puppet. I hear the little gossip of the maids in secret when they come to do their chores. When I first got here, they idolized me and tried to please me, but now it's just different, they just giv
The rumbling in the clouds was no ordinary one as everywhere darkened in tremor. The feeling when a higher force was entering a realm reverberated through every threshold under the cloud, leaving lower demons and the entire realm cowering in fear and, wondering who controlled the might of the cosmos.Yet, no one held the power to command an entire realm except one superior being.They call him 'The King Of Beasts 'With the might of lightning and a single sway of his sword, he tore through space, defying time and gravity, with eyes glistening like the twelfth star.His presence commanded the forces aligned with the earth as everything fell under his command. The wind bellowed to his command, and the earth quaked at his arrival.Yes, The Lord Caesar Monsorrie was that being.The scent of the White water lily has always been his weakness ever since he grew to discover his sonship, but funnily enough, he is always drawn to it, unable to control the urge to always go crazy when it is in t
Gus.Everyone had long laid and all had long fallen asleep when I began to stroll to my chambers, it was almost dawn. As I walked into the dark hall of the fortress, I felt him. His presence was unusually strong and hovered around the mansion as if he was present. I felt the tension, the anxiety, and the terror before I even saw him. In the blink of an eye, The Commander of Grief stood right in front of me and had my knees buckling instantly to a kneel.I shivered in front of The Lord Caesar Monsorrie.“My Lord,” I spoke before my breath dissipated into thin air, my head was bent to the floor. I had never looked into his eyes before, and I didn’t dare.I could feel his stare on me, and I trembled before him.“Augustine.”He called my name, his cold voice peering through my sense of audibility, as goosebumps flooded my pale skin.“Welcome home, My Lord.” I managed, controlling my uneasiness. He is the highest entity in this realm so his presence made me feel uneasy.My eyes caught a gl
Kira.I hear Gus's voice before I even see him and the next thing my eyes beheld had my body giving up on me. I struggled to keep still but I was unable to, a single glance my way had me unbuckling every single emotion buried deep inside me, and the thoughts that the vows I made were solely to the most beautiful man I had ever met in my life unraveled my vulnerabilities.I couldn't break eye contact with him. He was in my head. All I could see was him as everything in my body leaped for him. My breath, my thoughts, my eyes, and my soul belonged to the man who sat across the end of the table.I smelled him.Instantly, my eyes opened wide as the sudden familiar scent hit me, accompanied by vibrations.It is him!The person in my bed was him.I felt my heart rate escalating beyond my understanding, I couldn't believe it. Was this another dream of mine? Is this real? Who is he?His eyes...They were the finest textures of gold and the rarest I had ever seen. They lured me consistently wit
Caesar.Agustine?Did he not hear that I was dining with my bride?His steps were hesitant because he knew what he had done but he didn't stop anyway. He bowed with his face to the ground not daring to look in my eyes."My Lord". he called me. "Forgive my rudeness... but the council awaits you". He managed.What?The council?I look at her and her head is bent to her meal. She looks scared of me and I don't blame her. It has always been this way. I am the most powerful being in this realm, hence, I am the most feared too. Even if she is human, my presence still does a lot to her."See you it that she dines peacefully, Augustine". I tell him, but as I turn to leave, that intoxicating scent finds its way up my nostrils and I lose it for a minute. Unable to control myself, I lowered myself to her and it hit me again, depriving me of the ability to subdue myself.Her cheeks are as soft as the talc of the mountain of Zethithus, as I kiss it, she shivers and as I caress it, she shudders. I
Kira.It was Gus. He saved me.The large doors opened wide revealing Gus that walked in with terror written on his face. He knew his offense, he knew that he had interrupted The Lord but he had a remorseful expression as if he didn't have a choice.He strolled in.I tried to break free from his arms but he tightened his grip on me as if Gus was irrelevant and it was just us in the room. His eyes were still on me but my little uneasy expression and uncomfortable stares at Gus got him dragging his eyes slowly from me to the man that stood in front of the doors.Unhurriedly, he took his eyes back to me and directed his words at Gus. As I stared back at him, I noticed something in his eyes or maybe it was just me hallucinating again, but they darkened from light gold to darkish brown. Was I seeing right?"Speak, Augustine." He ordered.Without wasting time he did what he was told."My Lord, forgive my rudeness, but some relatives just arrived in the fortress and have asked for your presen
Kira.I see him, he is right in front of me but I am too bewildered to say anything; there was a feeling that came with all of these emotions that went on in my body, it was a feeling of being intoxicated. Every time I take a single glance at him, I want to throw myself at him. I want him to touch me and I want to give him my all, my body, my dignity, even my life.We have only just met today but I am already fantasizing about him, I am already hallucinating about his image in front of me.I have never felt this way before, I don't know what I am feeling, I want to stop but I am not in control of my body, the strong desires I feel for him are driven by a certain type of energy that takes over me like madness, like an obsession, and pushes a whirlwind of possession in my head.I want to see him all the time, and I want to be with him all the time. I want to bury myself in that scent of his that has suddenly become the reason I breathe. I want to feel him and I want to grasp all of him.