Stone King

Chapter Nine

Once we discussed about Rome, Caesarion and I went back to the hotel. I went out to the balcony and breathed in the hot air. I felt Caesarion's hand wrap around my waist his head resting on my shoulder. Sighed enjoying his embrace. "Are you okay?" he whispered into my ear. I shook my head "We just got here and now we are leaving for Rome." I turned around to face him resting my forehead on his chest still speaking "It's all too much but somehow I'm managing and moving along." He let out a huff "I want to run home but I have this weird pull that I have to do this." He lifted my chin having me look into his golden eyes. "Elise if you wish to go home I won't keep you, you're not my prisoner." I pulled away and looked at the sky more so trying not to let him see me cry "I know I'm not and I know I can but like your promise to me I will be by your side." He pulled me by the waist and into a warm hug and I hugged back tighter. I pulled away and wiped my tears. "Well I guess we should get going as we can't have Akila waiting," I said her name with a bit of jealousy which I didn't intend and heard Caesarion chuckle.

Once we approached the airport Akila greeted us with a smile. Her attire was flashy and elegance oozed from her attire alone. She wore beige trousers with a Gucci belt and a white button-up top. Her hair was neatly tied up in a tight bun and her eyes hidden beneath a pair of Chanel sunglasses. Meanwhile I was feeling insecure wearing an oversized plain black shirt with a pair of biker shorts. My hair has tied up in a messy bun with all the frizz making my hair looking more like a rats nest. I was holding Caesarions hand and didn't notice how much I was squeezing it until he wiggled his fingers. I mouthed a sorry. "I figured I walk you both to my private jet." I looked at her shocked "Wait you have a private jet?!" she laughed "Of course I had nothing better to do but study and learn which eventually made me involved with politics and opening businesses so in a sense I'm..."
"Rich" I finished her sentence. She smiled "Yes I am." as we walked to the jet it was bigger than I imagined but seeing it and knowing it was going to be the three of us and the pilot made me feel better. Walking inside there were seats facing each other and looked very comfortable. Of course like any other luxury person, everything was white which I hated. "In the far back, Elise is the bed if you want to catch up on your rest." I shook my head "Ill stay up." which caused Caesarion to look at me "It's a 6-hour flight you should get some rest." I sighed hearing the time made me feel even more tired. I bit my lip contemplating and just gave in "Fine I will sleep but what about you Caesarion?" he smiled "I don't need sleep I'll be fine I will stay up and catch up with Akila." I nodded and turned and before I could do so he caught my hand and whispered "Unless you want me to come with you?" between the jealousy I was feeling and the fact he chose me made me giddy I smiled. "Lay with me until I fall asleep?" he smirked. "Akila we will be resting." she waved to us with a smile "Go you love birds." Once I got comfortable which was easy since the bed felt like a cloud I was in heaven, Caesarion took his shirt off and climbed into bed with me and now I felt like the luckiest girl in the world. He wrapped his arms around me pulling me in for a snug and I just breathed him in. His arms were big and strong and now knowing what they were capable of made me feel safer. He rested his chin gently on my head and I fell fast asleep.

I woke up and felt like I overslept but was still tired all at once. I looked out the window and saw we were still up in the air. I looked over and found where Caesarion slept and was now empty. I heard their voices and leaned in to listen since Akila spoke softly "Caesarion I've missed you." my heart clenched "I know you have but it's been a long time." I was confused but I continued to listen "I know you're fate is to be with her but I can't help but wonder what if I broke you free." I couldn't help but peek between the cracks of the sliding door, she was crouched down in front of him and he sat still with his arms resting on either side of the chair looking down with apologetic eyes. I couldn't help as I saw his lips part ready to answer I walked out stretching pretending I just woke up and rubbed my eyes lazily giving Akila enough time to stand up. "Are we there yet?" Akila smiled "We will in 2 hours." I nodded "I'll grab you something to eat." she said before walking away and sitting in the seat in front of Caesarion. He gave me a small smile and looked out the window "Is everything okay?" I said quietly with concern. He shook his head "I almost forgot how much I've left in the past and how different I was compared to now." I scrunched my eyebrows in confusion, "Such as?" he turned and looked at me "Realizing how much of a selfish person I was. I was a king I deserved my kingdom I thought I was better and even in captivity by Set, I still deserved everything so I took advantage of the kindness that came my way." I shook my head "What do you mean?" he leaned resting his elbows on his knees pressing his hands together looking down "Akila is an oracle of the Egyptian gods she was a slave to Set himself and she aided me, fed me and even helped me by telling me my prophecy. If it wasn't for her I wouldn't have prayed as much as I did to Horus." I nodded sitting back in my chair looking out the window. Her words rang through my mind "What if I freed you?"  it almost made me feel like a home wrecker. I felt Caesarion reach my knee bringing my attention to him "Elise I lo..." "Here you are Elise." I looked over to Akila who interrupted Caesarion which I was both glad and disappointed since I've been avoiding him saying that. If it wasn't for his jaw clenching I would say he was perfect at hiding his anger. Akila handed over a breakfast burrito which made my mouth water instantly. "Thank you." I said with a small smile and peeled back the wrappings and began eating. I looked up and saw Akila now sitting next to us and Caesarion looking out the window. I could feel the tension in the air it was so thick it made me uneasy but my hunger took over my cheeks full of food "This is really delicious." I managed to muffle which caused Akila to chuckle "Its one of my favorites as well...do you recognize it?" I looked at her confused and began tasting my food I could taste peppers and eggs with delicious melted mild cheddar cheese complimented with the spiciness of the breakfast sausage. I thought and the only thing that came to my mind was McDonalds breakfast wrap burrito. My eyes widen "Wait this can't be from McDonalds?" She let out a laugh "Its not its better but they inspired me to make my own." I finished my last bite. "Well I loved it thank you." She smiled and nodded. I looked over to Caesarion and he was still looking out the window. I was beginning to worry but I avoided even attempting to comfort him. I stood up and excused myself to get ready. Once I got into the cabin room I closed the door and shifted through my luggage that was placed here when I was sleeping. I was feeling self conscious around Akila so I wanted to dress to impress but also wear something comfortable. I took out my favorite "date night" attire which was a simple satin forrest green romper. It was comfortable and fit tight in the right places making it flatter my figure. It had buttons in the front which was easier to pop open when needed. I shook my head at the thought no one is popping buttons. I began to undress and even the sports bra and underwear was beginning to make me self conscious. I slipped my hand in a hidden pocket in my luggage and pulled out a satin bag that carried my lingerie. I wasn't planning on anything but a girl should always carry lingerie just in case. It was one of my favorites it was black lace matching black bra and see through panties that left nothing to the imagination. I bit my lip and thought against it "Its not like I am going to get laid? If anything I might die"  I  laughed at the thought feeling myself either being too exhausted to think properly or maybe I am going mad. I shrugged though "Well at least I died looking sexy."  I got completely undressed and then slipped into my lingerie and looked in the mirror checking myself out as it looked really flattering on me. It began to make me feel more confident. I turned away from the mirror and saw Caesarion at the door which caused me to jump "Geesh oh lord you could give me a heart attack." I grabbed a towel and reached for my chest trying to rest my fast pacing heart. He had the door closed behind him and he walked further. I was still scared I didn't react to him getting closer and he pulled the towel away and I let him. Now my heart began racing for a different reason. His golden eyes glowing more intensely began roaming over my body, he slipped a finger over the straps of my lingerie and let out a growl. I gulped "C-Caesarion w-what are you d-doing?" His eyes snapped to mine and then my lips "I should be asking you the question." His thumb ran over my bottom lip and his other hand reached for my waist pulling me closer, I was pressed against his warm strong chest. "I-I was trying...." my confidence went out the door I was scared why would I tell this godly of a man what my intentions were. "Tell me Elise." I breathed in deep and let out a shaky breath as his hand moved from my waist up my back "I was wearing this to feel beautiful." I admitted "You're beautiful to me as you are." I leaned back to look up at him into his eyes to find any trace of a lie "With frizzy hair, messy dirty bloody mess?" I began to think back to when we were chased by those sand creatures. He let out a chuckle "Of course." I rolled my eyes and looked away but he grabbed my chin to look at him "Elise I am being truthful." I looked at his lips waiting for him to kiss me but instead "I love you Elise." I looked up to his eyes and they looked pleading almost weak "I love you, since you broke me out of my prison you have been by my side." I let out a small laugh "Well I didn't have much of a choice." He shook his head "You did you could've left but thats not just it. The way your eyes brighten when you smile, or how your nose scrunches when you laugh, the way you walk confidently even when you don't feel your best, or when you yell at me or being defiant your lioness comes to show herself. I love it." my breathing picked up "You say your hair looks like a frizzy curled mess but I see a lion waking up." my eyes began to water as he continued "You're the strongest woman I have ever met and with every obstacle that has been thrown at you, you've been by my side and I know its not because you feel that you have to because you don't but I know you do it because you want to." He pulled back "I am blessed that the gods have our paths crossed." I felt dizzied by his confession. I knew he was in love with me I knew it as I always tried to avoid it because I was done with love ever since I gave my hear to a manipulative cheater. I was scared to fall in love but my heart, I can't deny it any longer and who knows how much time we have. I swallowed as Caesarion looked at me with apologetic eyes as I know he's been trying to tell me and in fear I would reject him. Silence took over us it felt like hours neither of us moved from our spots his eyes didn't divert to my body it stayed staring into my eyes into my soul. I battled with my mind I felt tears spill out "I love you Caesarion." it felt like a relief to express my love. He carefully walked forward and wiped my tears away with his thumbs. "Don't feel you have to say it Elise. I can give you time." I shook my head laughing and crying overwhelmed with the love I have been suppressing. I grabbed both his hands and pressed them against my lips looking up at him with tears in my eyes "No I really love you I have been denying it because I don't want to get hurt anymore." He gently pulled my head bringing my lips to his and kissed me deeply, as he pulled away he rested his forehead against mine and looked into my eyes "I promise I will never hurt you. You're my light and you are all that I see. You are the queen to my heart." I wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed him deeply again not wanting to pull away. He gripped my waist and lifted me up with my legs instinctively wrapping around his waist. He took me over to the bed and gently placed me on the mattress without breaking our kiss. My finger slipped through his locks they felt so soft. He pulled away and began to kiss my neck which made me rolled my eyes back and my back arch, it was always my weak spot. My breathing began to rapid as I felt his lips kiss beneath my collar bone closer to my breasts. The plane shifted and I pulled back a bit we both looked at each other. "Feels like we are going to land."  Just like it was on cue we heard a knock followed by Akita's voice "We are landing in 10 minutes." I looked at Caesarion who stared at the door with a glare and then dropped his head on my chest muffling "Damn the timing." I couldn't help but laugh since he was right. He rolled off and kissed my forehead "I will meet you out there." He stood up and looked down at me while biting his lip "My gods you are breathtaking." he leaned again kissing me over and over again all I managed to do was laugh and push him away "Caesarion stop it I will meet you out there." He leaned up and I caught him "Also I would say we should...." He cut me off "Akila is aware as I can't hide my love for you." I smiled but I still felt bad "I know but if we can keep it hidden." He nodded "If you wish my love." He walked out leaving me to get ready. I was overwhelmed with joy that I almost forgot the danger we were in. 

Once I got ready I met with Caesarion and Akila she was wearing her sunglasses inside which made me suspicious but I didn't want to question it. She smiled at me and I did the same. Once we landed we were chauffeured to the Pompeii site. Once we got out the car the smell of the area smelled like we were inside a cave. I held Caesarion's hand gripping him tightly as I looked around feeling like I was transported back in time. The road we stood on was a road that back in the day people of Pompeii would walk everyday. As Akila guided us through I unintentionally tuned her out as I looked at the walls where there were paintings and mosaics. In certain areas where homes once stood I can see fountains that still standing in their court yards. I looked at the scorch marks that was left behind. What caught my attention was the graffiti on one of the walls it was faint and barely noticeable but some how it caught my eye. "Felic..." I squinted trying to read it which caused us to stop in our tracks and Akila looked in the direction I was "Felicter. It means happily. Archeologists found graffiti all over on the walls." she sounded cheerful sharing the information but my smile turned to a frown "So sad they were all so happy but then this horrible act of nature.." She cut me off "The gods. They are the terrible ones." Caesarion's grip tighten "Mind your tongue Akila." his voice came out harsh and different almost as if it wasn't himself but Horus. She bowed her head "Apologies my king." She turned and walked faster "Quickly before it starts getting crowded with tourists." I rubbed my thumb over the back of Caesarion's hand and he relaxed his shoulders as we walked faster behind Akila. 

Once we approached the temple it wasn't what I expected. The temples in Egypt were pretty intact for the most part but here it felt the whole temple was missing. What stood was just columns surrounding a stage like center which had a statue of Isis. I was confused "Where is Cleopatra buried?" She walked up to the stage and looked at the statue of Isis and turned to look at us "She's right here." I looked at her pointing down beneath her feet. "Wait she's under the temple?" She nodded "Yes her followers buried her under here." I wanted to question but she called to Caesarion "You'll have to break the temple ground to reach her." He hesitated "Its forbidden for me to do such a thing." She scoffed "It needs to be done to get what you need." I scrunched my brow at her tone. We walked up to the stage and looked beneath us "I can try something else." Caesarion kneeled to the ground and placed his hand to floor which caused it to glow. I retreated to the steps along with Akila as we watched the temple floor disappear and Caesarion jumped down which was now a hole and I walked up the steps to peek into it. In the whole was just a golden Egyptian casket. Caesarion hesitated which caused me to jump down to him he looked at me and his hands began shaking "I can do it for you." He shook his head wiping a tear "No I should do it." he placed his hands on her casket and I placed mine beside him "We will do it together." He nodded and mumbled "Forgive me mother and forgive me Isis." I mumbled the same in respect and pushed the heavy lid off. It reeked but I held my comment and breath. Luckily she just like every other mummy found she was wrapped in bandages. Her wrapped fingers clutched a tiny hourglass on a long golden chain. Caesarion hesitated but I reached in and grabbed it gently pulling from her grasp. I held it in front of us and noticed it didn't have any sand. "Wait its empty." Caesarion had a confused look as well, "I appreciate you retrieving what I needed." That voice raised the hairs on the back of my neck which had both of us looking up to see Set.