CAELUM

CHAPTER 20

HADRIAN'S POV:

Finally, have we arrived at our cousin's place. I get out of the car and so does Elena. We are here for a week. It's been a long since we met. Irvin, Kev, and Manuel get of their cars and help Diana, Fleur, and Farah carefully. "Hadrian, do we go in". Kev asks and I nod. "Yeah, let's go in". We see Mr Choi rushing towards us. "Welcome your highness, please come in". We get in and Farah responds "Thank you for the warm welcome Mr Choi, hope everything is going good". "Yes, your highness, everything is going good". We exchange a few greetings and Mr Choi leads us to the garden. We see our uncles and aunts smiling at us. Aunt Cary speaks first. "Welcome Kids, hope you had a good journey". Fleur responds by saying "Yes aunt Cary, we had a good journey. How have you and Uncle Elis been". "We've been doing good, how about your parents".

I respond by saying "They are doing all healthy and good aunt, by the way, where are uncle Junmyeon, Uncle Elis and Aunt charlotte. They are not being seen". "Guess the boys missed the jolliest uncle hmm". "Of course, Uncle Elis". He hugs each one of us. We see uncle Junmyeon and Aunt charlotte smiling at us. "Do you need some rest as you travelled a long way. There's time for the get-together to start". Elena responds "If that shouldn't be a problem Uncle". Uncle Junmyeon smiles and says "Why would it be Elena". Kev says "We'll go after we talk with our brothers, we missed them". Aunt Charlotte chuckles. "They are helping others so will be here in a few". "OH, here they are" Manuel exclaims.

Our cousins and their wives walk towards us. "Long time no see brothers". Yixing speaks. "Yeah Yixing, it's been long". He hugs me and I bow a little seeing Siofra as she's, my sister-in-law. "How have you all been doing". "We are doing good Hadrian, hope everything is fine by your side too" Soo responds. I respond "Yeah, All good". We bro's hug each other and our wives hug theirs. "As we have met after a long time, family pic is a must, don't you think". Sereia speaks. "You're right Sere". Rhian and Zyanya add. "Then let's click a few". Kyung Soo adds and gives his phone to Mr Choi. After clicking pics, Baekhyun clears his throat.

"Uhm, this is an urgent call and I have to attend this, so you guys keep enjoying and I'll be back in a jiffy". Farah smiles and responds "Sure". We keep talking and Elena keeps glancing at Kyung Soo. *Aaah, I remember Soo being her Ex*. "So, Soo how have you been doing ". Elena asks in a low voice. "Pretty good". He responds in a cold voice and reaches for his phone. "I'll be right back". He looks at Seren, smiles and then goes. Her eyes keep following him until he goes in. *Maybe he's preparing a surprise for her* We all keep talking and enjoying food. While talking, accidentally ours as in Seren and my hands brush against each other while taking fruits, she retreats her hand and says "You can take them first".

"Oh no, you can have them first Seren". She serves the cut fruits to everyone and takes a bit for herself after serving it to the others. Kyung Soo's got a beautiful wife for himself. We all have lunch. My hand mistakenly hits the wine glass, and it spills on Seren's dress. "O-Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't do it on purpose". She takes a tissue and wipes the wine. "It's fine, Hadrian". "It's not, I ruined your dress". Removing my coat, I give it to her. "Here you g-.". She keeps the coat on the chair and says "It's okay Hadrian, it was an accident".

Her eyes show no emotion whatsoever. "Umm, guys you all continue with the lunch, I'll be back". Minseok looks at her and asks "Do you want someone to help you". She nods her head in a no. "No, no. I'll be alright. Mr Choi...". "Yes, your highness". "Please show our cousins their rooms, if that's not a problem". Mr Choi smiles and answers. "No, highness, It's not a problem at all. I will show them their rooms". "Thank you, Mr Choi,". She smiles warmly and goes from the garden. My eyes follow her retreating figure.

BAEKHYUN'S POV:

I go inside the palace after sending a message to Kyung Soo. I'm kind of worried and pissed. "Baekhyun what's wrong". We go inside my room and I close the door. "Why is Elena here, Kyung".I ask him. He says "How I do know; Maybe is Hadrian's wife". "Didn't she tell you that she only wanted or wished to marry you?". He rolls his eyes and a dry chuckle leaves his mouth. "She's my EX Baekhyun, and I have no hard feelings on her". I sigh. "Do you remember how much of a fuss she created when you both were in a relationship?". I ask "Why won't I. The way she tried to take me completely away from my brothers, my family is something that can never be forgotten or forgiven. From spreading fake rumours to creating illogical fights between us. I remember them all". I sit on the bed.