INCENSE

Chapter 39

I landed perfectly in front of the stage that was on fire. The knights were removing every resident from the area. When they all saw a dragon that was actually there, they all experienced shock and panic. I observed several knights striking the dragons with arrows. Hindi nila alam na kakampi namin sila. It was a natural reaction to see such a montrous creatures appeared. Dinara signaled me to save the king. I hurried upstairs. As I run, I could feel the hot temperature increases. Ramdam ko ang paso sa mga paa ko. I manage to avoid heavy and large debris as I could. The thick smoke makes me sofucate. I hardly breathe pero ininda ko lahat ng iyun. When I finally reach the stage, I took a moment to regain my breath. I saw him and he was like expecting to die as he kneeling on the ground with his head bent. He does not make any movements. I burst into tears.

Why? Why does he not fight back? He who was the strongest king being held captive and waiting for his head to fall of. It was a shame and a disgrace to his reputation. Bowed down to repent of the sins he had not committed. Why? Why did I not realize it sooner. That he was the one I'm longing for and the man who's always there being a stranger to me. He was the man I met at Edessa and the man who help me at my birthday ball. He who was I loathe and curse for the rest of my life was the one I wanted to be with for the rest of my life. It was a shame for me. It was clear as water. I was an idiot. I realized it too late. He knew everything so why didn't he tell me? Ang daming tanong na pumapasok sa isip ko. Pero sa Dinami-dami ng tanong isa lang ang gusto kong malaman. Kung bakit niya kailangan magtago at lumayo sakin. Why can't he stay and be true to himself? Looking at him makes me in pain. Desperate wanting him to stay alive even the world disapprove. Even if he's a devil; a murderer. Wala siyang ginawang sobrang enggrade sa buhay ko. It was all plain pero siya yung taong kahit anong sabihin ko, nakikinig siya. Na kahit anong gawin ko, andyan siya. He made me feel safe and let me be happy for what I wanted to do. Kahit sa konting panahon na magkasama kami, he made me unconsciously fall in love. That is why I can't let him die before my eyes. He was the only one a have. Even he tries to push me away, that's okay as long as he live, as long as I see those white fluffy hair and that red eyes that is more hotter than fire.

"Caius." I called him. He looked at my way. Nagulat siya ng makita ako.

"What are you doing here?" He asked.

Nilapitan ko siya. I bent facing him. My trembling hands hold his cheeks.

"Why didn't you fight back?" I asked.

"It was to keep you safe."

"Idiot. I'm not a child."

"Yes. You are."

" You could have just kidnapped me or bring me along." Nagulat ito sa sinabi ko. Umiwas ito ng tingin.

"I was trying to avoid everything. But I just can't forget. The more I greed, the more I harm something. It's better this way. It was my destiny not to be born in the first place."

"No your not. "

"Why are you crying?" He asked.

"I'm sorry." I cried.

"I told you don't have to-"

Hindi ko na siya pinatapos pa sa sasabihin nito ng bigla ko siyang hilahin at halikan sa labi. After a second, I lean my forehead unto his forehead.

"I love you. I don't care if the world won't allow us. Even if you were the worst person in the world, I still love you even if you lie and keep running away. I'll still run after you. "

He suddenly break the chains on both sides of his hands.

"Wait, did you just break the chains on your own? "

" You know I'm the strongest right?"

I laughed. He stand and hold me closer to him. He raised my chin.

" Idiot. I'm a bit handful is that alright?" He asked.

"Yes. I'm quite use to it."

"I'm quite the greedy and possessive one, won't you run away now? I'll give you a chance to change your mind. "

" I won't run away because I came running to you. "

The sweet moment didn't last as I saw in my peripheral view that someone is trying to hit something to Caius. Bigla ko siyang tinulak. A needle struck on my neck. Hindi ako makagalaw. What is this? Lumingon kami kung saan ito nanggaling. It was from the mastermind of these event.

" Rupert! "We chorused.