Melancholy

12

"Wake up, princess... please wake up" even before opening my eyes I know who belong to that annoying voice.

"What is it, Agatha?" I huffed as I turn away with my eyes still closed.

"It's about duchess..  she went ..." that woke me up and is at up with a start.

"What happened to her?" I asked and slid off of the bed as I made my way out of the room with her running after me.

"She went into labour..  princess you are in your night dress" reminded Agatha, I glared at her.

"And how is that important right now!" I hissed that shuts her up.

I ran towards Lilith's room, when I was inside I saw Edward sitting beside her clutching her hand as she was panting and whimpering in pain. A few ladies were scattered around the room helping her. I made an emergency way towards her.

"Lilith!" I called for her and she opened her eyes and tried to smile at me.

"It's time... Leonora... I...arghh" she screamed in pain.

"Don't speak Lilith" I scolded her lightly.

"You will be fine and so will the baby" I assured her when from inside I am scared as hell.  I shared a glance with Edward who was sweating and looked tensed. He does love her a lot. God, please don't let anything happen to her!

It took a few hours for the baby to come and those were the most painful hours that I had ever encountered. Every second of it was filled with agony. I haven't eaten anything since morning not wanting to leave her side. I was on the edge of crying seeing her in so much pain.

At one point I left the room not able to see her in anguish. I was glaring daggers at Edward at every moment Lilith would scream in pain.

As I was pacing around the hallway in front of the door to her room, Ares came towards me. I didn't stop even when I saw him and kept pacing around while biting my nails. In an instant, he came in front of me and I paused. He remove my hand from which I was biting my nails with a small frown.

I could feel his rough callous hand as he grabbed my hand and caressed it gently. For a moment I was taken aback by his touch. His hands are proof of his years of hard work. He too realize what he was doing and removed his hand away from mine.

"Why didn't you eat?" He asked me, as I couldn't speak still feeling the tingles in the place where he last touched. Am I crazy that I want his touch? I shake my head.

"It's none of your business!" I gritted concealing whatever I was feeling. I don't want to feel this way not for him, not for anyone!

"Princess your father left you in my care and I intend to fulfil my duty," he said. I rolled my eyes at him and that seemed to bother him as he narrowed his eyes a little. I know everyone is scared of him and they also respect him but it's only me who disrespects him and guess what he can't do anything about it. I smirked a little at the thought.

"Arghh" I heard a scream as someone opened the door and came out. I cringed at the sound and my smirk vanished as dread washed over me.

"I don't know why girls have to go through this... I will kill Edward if anything happens to Lilith" I gritted as I start pacing again. He let out a small sigh as he spoke.

"She will be alright!" He said with so much belief that I almost believe him. When I looked back at him he nodded his head at me.

"Will she?" I asked in a small voice as if I am a small kid but I am too worried right now to even care about that.

"She will be!" He said as he stepped towards me. But as he was about to speak again the door opened once again and I heard a child wail.

"Oh, God!" I said as I ran inside and saw Lilith holding her newborn who was wailing.

"Are you alright?" I asked her, she looked exhausted as he eyes were closing. She looked up at me and nodded lightly, then she smiled at the baby boy and motion me to hold him. Edward was sitting on her side and gazing at his wife and baby.

"I. I am not sure.. if I should hold that little.. thing" I said as I scrutinise the size of the little being. He looked so fragile and small, I am afraid I would hurt him. Both Lilith and Edward laughed at me.

"Nora don't be afraid, this little fellow wants to go to her aunt" she cooed at the baby.

"Uhmm... I think I would come back later, take care" I said and ran out of the room, I could hear their laughs behind me but I didn't wait.

As I closed the door behind me I came face to face with Ares who was leaning on the opposite wall.

"Shall we?" He asked as he gave me his hand.

"Where?" I asked with a frown.

"To eat, of course!" He said and I groaned.

"You are not going to leave me alone?" I asked him to which he shook his head with a serious face.

"Alright, let's get over with it!" I said and walked ahead as he followed me.

As I came into my room the food was already set on the table all thanks to Agatha. I sat on the chair, and my stomach growled. Agatha sets a plate for me, I was about to start eating when I realize Ares is still inside my room.

"What? I am eating. Will you now watch me eat?" I huffed at which he smirked and shook his head. He turn around about to leave when Agatha lean towards me.

"He also hasn't eaten since morning" she told me and I felt a sting in my heart. Should I stop him? I think I should...

"Wait!" I stopped him. He turn around with a questioning gaze.

"Eat with me!" I demanded.

"Thank you princess but I would have to decline. I have some important matters to deal with .." He said.

"I said eat with me!" I narrowed my eyes at him. He sighed and smiled a little then made his way towards me. Agatha was about to set out a plate out for him but I beat her to it as I passed my plate to him.

"Here!" I said with a small smile then I glance at Agatha who was looking at Ares WHO was looking at me.

"Thank you" he said.

"Agatha set me a plate, would you?" I said with a small grin, she immediately nodded and filled palate for me. Ares waited for me until I started eating did he ate. We ate in silence none of us speaking. After we were done he bid goodbye and left.