SCARS AND BRUISES II fate : winx saga

your old man

"A father who'd give it all for his daughter." 

"What a timing, prince Alexander", I can hear William in the background so I slowly let got of Stephen, "Visitors have arrived for the princess." I turn around to take the few steps back to them and watch Stephen and Sky who greet each other. "It's good to finally know the whole family", Alexander tells Sky politely, "Mind if you'd introduce me to your visitors, princess?" 

Instead of answering, I lead him to Riven so they give each other their hand. "And this is-" "We know each other, Scar", Stephen interrupts me with a serious look to Alexander. "Right, we do. Served some years for the military together", prince Alexanders explains to me and reaches out his hand to Stephen who seems like he's forced to accept it. "Good to see you again", Stephen greets him politely but I can sense some hatred. 

What the hell is going on here and how do they serve for the same military when Stephen's from Eraklyon? And why is there such a distance between them? Stephen's the most friendly and polite person I've ever met. Even if he hated someone, he would never let them know. He'd be a great prince. God, what am I thinking? Stephen not a prince and not the one who's going to be a king for Eraklyon. Get these images out of your head, Scar. Sometimes, I drive myself insane. 

"You too, Stephen", Alexander replies with a smile on his lips which confuses me even more. Since when would I sense hatred from Stephen and not from the other person? No matter who approached him, he never hated someone this much. Not even Riven and I kind of understood where he was coming from. Is it the fact that he's going to be husband forced by law? No, he would have told me or pretended to not care at all. But no matter how hard he pretends, I could sense it anyways.. I'm confusing myself even more. What I need is a deep conversation with Stephen about my thoughts. 

"I think-", Stephen starts but is interrupted my mom. "Sky", mom exclaims happily when her and Saul arrive her and join us. Is this a meeting in the garden or something? How is everyone here by coincidence? While mom and Sky are greeting each other, I take a look between Stephen and Alexander who haven't moved a bit. They still glare at each other trying to be discreet. I definitely need to know what's going on here. "You could have told me that you're on your way", Saul welcomes his brother who turns away from Alexander. 

"May I talk to you, princess?", Alexander turns to me making me nervous as he looks down to me expectantly. I nod. "Of course." "And you could have told me who's going to be a part of this family", Stephen laughs as he's greeting Saul and mom but his laugh is kind of fake. I know him too well to understand what he tries to make us believe. 

"Actually, you're right", Saul admits agreeing and turns to me, "Speaking of which.. Scar?" "Yes, sure", I nod and turn to Alexander before following Saul, "If you don't mind?" "Of course not", he replies once again politely, "Just let me know when you're done." The emotion I can sense the most right now is Stephen cursing his brother.

"What's the matter?", I ask Saul calmly not wanting to end up in another fight. I've had enough of this with him. "I'd like to apologize", Saul admits sighing which surprises me. He's not the kind of person who admits a mistake this quickly. He'd rather discuss with me for another hour before admitting he's wrong. 

"I didn't expect this", I tell him honestly, "But I'm also sorry. I know that you're trying to be here for me and Sky, be the father we've always wanted and needed but it's hard to realize that what you're doing might not fulfil me in life but is actually meant to help me. I also didn't want to be so mean to you. I don't want mom to marry someone else if she'd do it again in her life. I'm supposed to be in this place and I will not pass this burden on to someone else. It might also be a blessing when it comes to the million snack on the breakfast table." 

Saul chuckles and I join him gladly. "I know that this isn't easy, Scar, which is why I'm trying to be involved as best as I can to make the situation easier for you. I swear, I'm probably even unhappier to see you getting married in a few months." I giggle knowing that under different circumstances, Saul would have fought against my fiance first before even letting me hug him. 

He knows that I can defend myself quite well but he's still pretending me like the little daughter he never had himself biologically. "I'm sensitive when it comes to talking about dad because I feel guilty.. not only for doing this to him but also für having wished that I was your biological daughter instead. You were right. He wasn't a good father, he could have been one. But I won't let my earlier hopes to be accepted and loved by my biological father come in between the bond between a girl and her real father." 

"Scar, you don't have-" "Yes, yes, I do. Not only because I know that you were trying to change the laws here but more importantly for taking care of me even when I don't even know that you do. I'm stubborn, I know. I don't want to be in need of help so I don't ask for help-" 

"That sounds familiar to me", Saul adds jokingly. "Yeah, right, I'm not perfect. But I'm thankful for having you." "Me too, Scar. I'm thankful for being around all of you and even more luckier that you've been searching for your mom during the past vacations. And you are perfect. Don't forget that." 

Instead of replying I fall into Saul's arms again. Finally, this stupid fight has come to an end. I knew we both never meant what we've said and we should have thought about our words before. It's been a rough time and I'm going to take more care of what I'm saying. 

"I couldn't make an amendment but at least prince Alexander seems to be a decent man." "He's alright but kind of annoying. He touched my roses the first day that he's been here", I reply rolling my eyes annoyedly. Saul laughs lightly. 

"Believe me, he suits you. And your old man is a lot happier with him than other two candidates", Saul adds jokingly making me roll my eyes once more. "You never gave Stephen or Riven a real chance", I complain instead but Saul corrects me. "I never had to."