Reminiscence of the Past

XXXVI. An Odd Day

I stood beside Praetor Julius as the daily debate started. Me and Juventia barely got any sleep as we 'celebrated' our marriage. Before coming to the Curia, I left Juventia at my mothers home and made sure she stayed in Anji's room. I didn't really pay attention to what was happening during the debate. All I wanted was to find a builder to expand our home.

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"Where were you last night?" Praetor Julius asked as we walked out of the Curia

"I stayed at my new home," I answered as I looked around us

"Your new home? The land you inherited from Cesia?" He asked

"Yes," I nodded

"So, you'll be leaving my home then?"

"Yes if you don't wish for me to stay, but I'll still be here to protect you," I told him, stepping behind to let another senator to walk by

"Cesia won't want you to leave,"

"Well, I'll have to leave if my wife stays at our home,"

Praetor Julius stopped, making me bump into him. I backed away when he suddenly turned around

"Wife? Who did you marry without my consent?" He asked

"Without your consent?" I scoffed, "You aren't my father, just a Praetor who wanted an underling,"

"You do understand that whatever you do, it'll affect me and my reputation?"

"No one will pay attention to me, so you don't have to worry," I told him, "Now, why don't you start walking as everyone is turning their attention to us," I motioned to look forward

He stared at me before turning back around and walking ahead. I followed behind him and we went into town. I just stayed with him as he talked to owners and examined buildings and the roads. I spotted a store and looked at Praetor Julius as he talked to a shop owner. I walked away and walked to the store.

"Excuse me?" I knocked on the wood, "Do you have any workers who could expand my home?"

"We do, but well have to examine your home and how much you'll like to add,"

"I'm fine with that. Is later today alright with you?"

"Kalius, do we have any projects as of right now?"

"Not right now,"

"Leave us your name and the address of the home," He placed a paper and lead in front of me

I grabbed the lead and wrote all the information, "I'll be there in the afternoon," I placed the lead on the table

"Well see you then," I nodded and walked away, looking for Praetor Julius

I walked back to the store I left him at and didn't see him. I continued to walk until I heard yelling. I ran into that direction and my eyes widened at what I saw. Praetor Julius was against the wall by a man whose arms were filled with tattoos. I let out a sigh. They're back again. I walk towards them, my hand on my hilt.

"I suggest you let go of him," I announced my presence

Their heads turned towards me, "And who the hell are you?"

"Someone who is tired," I walked closer to them

"Do you know who we are?" One of them walked to me

"No and should I?"

His face twitched and he sprinted towards me, raising his dagger. I unsheathe my spatha and swung it at the dagger, accidentally cutting his hand. He let out a scream as he stared at his wrist. I swung my spatha at his head, letting it drop to the ground.