KALINA (Book 3: The Elixir Series)

23.

Khalil arrived at the palace. He was greeted by the people warmly. But something's changed. They are calling him King. It's fluttering and he feels ticklish.

"My King, the Queen is waiting at your Mother's chamber," One of the members said.

He smiled awkwardly and thanked him before excusing himself.

The Elixir members are watching him. "I hope, he's the one this time," one of them said.

"Let's hope. The smile in Queen's eyes finally returned," the other one said.

Zed on the other hand heard them. That's all they are wishing for, their Queen's happiness.

"Once is enough,"

"Joker!"

They all turned to him and bowed hearing his voice. Zed just nodded at them and told them to go on with their duties.

***

Khalil headed to his mother's room. As he's getting closer, he can hear laughter. It's making his heart swell in happiness. The door is slightly open. Peeking, he saw his mom, his brother, and Kali talking cheerfully.

"Can I join?" he asked entering with a warm smile.

All eyes turned to him and he was welcomed with smiles.

"Bro!" Klay exclaimed running to him and hugging him. "I missed you!"

Khalil chuckled, "It's not even 24 hours since we last saw each other, silly,"

"Hehe, I'm just happy to see you again and we're complete now," Klay said.

Khalil was confused. He looked at his mom who beckoned him. He walks to her and hugs her. Placing a kiss on top of her head.

"What is he talking about?" he asked before turning to his girlfriend and kissing Kali's forehead.

"He means me," a male voice answered him instead of his mom.

His head snapped towards the bathroom door.

"Dad!"

His father chuckled and opened his arms for him.

Kali saw Zed at the door and she excused herself.

Outside the room, "Take them in the playroom in twenty. I'm going to change first," she ordered Zed.

***

Kali is in her room wearing her undergarments and robe. It wasn't tied. Her door isn't locked either because no one will dare to get in without her permission.

But Khalil didn't know that. He found it unlocked and decided to invite himself in thinking that Kali was in the bathroom.

Entering, he saw Kali standing beside the bed, back facing him.

"Tua-eng," he softly called.

Kali turned around and Khalil's face heated up. The Queen is wearing a mid-thigh length black silky robe that is open and Khalil can see her cleavage and the black lace panty is peeking.

His eyes roam. "Eyes up," Kali said with a hint of teasing.

Khalil coughed awkwardly looking away.

"I ah...uhm..." he couldn't form a word.

"Relax," Kali said.

Khalil breathed in and exhaled, "Right! So, I uh, came to check if you're ready," he said but he, himself grimaced at his lame excuse.

Kali nodded, "Mm-hmm, now you see me not yet ready, so..." Kali smirked.

Khalil was about to answer but his eyes landed on her scar. Kali followed his eyes and sighed. His feet and hand moved on their own and was about to touch it but he stopped and looked at Kali that is staring at him.