Peraya:The One Shot Library

The Devil King's Consort- II

Krist could not believe his luck. After their wedding night 15 days ago, Krist had actually not seen his husband even once. He stared at the night sky through his open window, and sighed.

The place was not as bad as he had thought it to be. The devils were quite nice and respectful- they all took good care of him. He did not even have to get up from his bed to get a glass of water. Literally. They pampered him to that extent.

But he felt lonely. He had always liked being around other people. But now, he had no friends. These devils would not even look at him- they always kept their heads bowed like they were not fit to look at him.

And the Devil King confused him. He had never even once tried to force Krist to talk to him. The day after the wedding, he had simply sent a note to Krist that his presence would be required at the court whenever the court would be in session. And that was it. That was all the communication he had had with his husband.

With all the training he had gone through, Krist had expected that he would be forced to do a lot of things. He had heard stories of the Devil King's ferociousness. He had expected the Devil King to force himself on him, but no such thing had happened. The King had not even tried to touch Krist.

Krist did not really know how to process all this.

Suddenly, he heard heavy footsteps outside his door. The door opened and his husband walked in.

Krist felt his heart beat increase. 'Why is the King here?'

He lay completely still, pretending to be asleep, his brain trying to think of ways to escape from here if the need arose..

The King stood in front of Krist, silently staring at him. Krist could feel his husband's gaze on him. Then, he felt a soft caress, the King brushing away his hair softly.

"You're so beautiful, Kit. All these years, and you still take my breath away the same way you did then." The King whispered.

Krist was tempted to open his eyes and take a look at the Devil. He had never seen the Devil's face. But he kept his eyes shut tight, his breathing slow.

The king sat on his knees on the floor, and softly took Krist's hand, kissing it softly.

"I miss you so much- it's been so long Kit... so long. I-I thought, once you came back, we- we'd go back to the way we were... but- it's- it's so difficult... you don't even remember me, or us, You are so close but still so far. I-It's so difficult for me- I can't go on like this Kit, please. I know you are in there somewhere... somewhere... please come back to me... This- this is more difficult than being without you- I- It's killing me to not touch you, or hold you, or kiss you- you're right in front of me- b-but you are not mine... I- I don't know what to do, or how to make you remember... I don't know... But it's killing me... I can't live without you anymore... Please... you've been gone for too long, just come back to me please... please Love... come back- I promise, I won't ever forbid you from eating too many sweets ... we'll go to your favourite brook everyday if you want a-and, I will never make you eat vegetables again.. I will get you durians everyday please..- I'll get you anything you want, please... just come back... You can hit me all you want, but please remember me Love... please."

The King was crying silently, as he repeatedly begged his Consort to remember him. Krist could not tell for how long they stayed like that, but after what felt like an eternity, the King stood up, and kissed his forehead gently.

"You will remember me, won't you love? I know you will... I will wait for as long as it takes. I love you so much Kit, I can endure anything for you... I love you so so much..." He stifled a sob and caressed Krist's face lightly, and then slowly walked away, leaving krist sobbing in the dark.