Chapter 10

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           < Calix Coastillon >
                                     

The day of the Marquess' Party..

The moment I laid eyes on Isabel.  I was surprised to meet her again.

When she came back, my heart.... .
Didn't have any reactions.

Just like an indifferent person.

.... On the other hand, when I saw her... I knew the person I care about isn't really Isabel.

On the first day I met her... I think I'm just missing someone.

But I don't know who it was so I focus my eyes on Isabel and imagine that she's that person.

I said that I love her but the thing is that I'm just forcing myself to love her and it became a habbit and I became comfortable with it.

But after she left and I married Elijah, I now realize that it's not Isabel. It's never been her. I never love her.

Because if I do, why I don't feel anything now that she's back? My heart should feel a little something because she was away for how many years. I should missed her but I don't.

Because it's not her...

...

Then who is it?

..

"Isabel. Caine, will join the royalties."

Nakapag desisyon na ako. Sigurado na ako dito pero hindi ko alam kung papayag ba si Elijah.

Sa tingin ko ay papayag naman sya.

Kung papayag si Isabel sa desisyon ko... Wala nang magiging problema.

"Thank you, your majesty" Isabel.

"But, for him to join the royalties. You will have to let him leave you."

"W-WHAT?!-"

"I will adopt Caine and the Empress will raise him."  

That's my decision and I don't think it's wrong.

And it's the only way to recognize him as an Imperial family member.

No, actually...That's not the only way, but I can't do the other way.

"To be clear. I will raise Caine, as my child with the Empress." Paglilinaw ko dito dahil ayokong magkaroon ng hindi pagkakaintindihan.

"P-pardon?"

"It's the only way to recognize Caine,
As an Imperial Family member."

I think the Aristocrats and Especially Marquess Stewart  will urge me to marry Lady Isabel if I don't do this.

Though the Marquess secretly planted Caine and urge me to divorce Elijah.

But I promised to her that I will not bring any other women into the Palace.

So that would never happen. I will not divorce her.

And I will not marry Isabel.

"I-is that so...?" Isabel.

"If you can't give up Caine..., I will not force you to separate from your child."

"N-no, your majesty. I always wish Caine Happiness..... . If Caine doesn't become an Imperial family member.... He will have to live as an illegitimate child.. Forever....
He cannot live such a life"

. ..

"So please... do as you wish, your majesty"

"Mhm. Well, I have a lot of work to do, so I gotta go. Once I manage to deal with the Empress and this child, I'll make an official announcement."

"Yes, your majesty"

Pagkatapos non ay iniwan ko na sila sa Garden at sinabihan ko ang mga Servants na samahan sila palabas.


                           < Elijah Archer >
                                      

Habang nag aayos ako ng gamit ay bigla akong nakaramdam ng sakit ng tiyan.

"Your majesty!!" Rinig kong sigaw ni Claire ng bigla akong mapaupo dahil sa sakit ng tiyan ko.

"Your majesty! Why did you suddenly...! AHH!! CALL THE IMPERIAL PHYSICIAN RIGHT NOW!"

"No.. Don't call the Imperial physician, I'm... O-o.. Okay-!! Ahh!!!" Parang may matalim na tumusok sa tiyan ko.

"W-wait..! Your majesty, I will call the physician right now, just wait here, I'll be quick" natataranta nyang sabi at hinawakan ko ang kamay nya.

"No, wait... Kung tatawagin mo ang Imperial physician ay baka magkagulo ang mga Servants sa Palasyo at baka makarating pa ito sa Palasyo ng Emperor"

"B-but.. Your majesty, kailangan ka ng matignan ngayon din.. Namumutla na po kayo "

"Yes, i know... Send a quick message to the Duke Archer and bring his physician.." Nagsisimula ng tumulo ang napaka raming pawis sa noo ko.

Mas lalong sumasakit ang tiyan ko. Ano bang nangyayari saakin, hindi ko maintindihan. Ngayon ko lang naramdaman ito..

"Your majesty? But, it will take time... "

"No, it will not. The Duke's mansion is not far from the palace. So go and remember to not let others know this... Ahhh!!"

"Y-yes, I-I got it!"

"Quick!" Tsaka ako dahan dahang pumunta sa kama ko at nahiga.

I can't die here. No, not in this situation.

Empress Elijah! Tahanan ng mga kuwento. Tumuklas ngayon