Tactless Temerity

11

Sigurd Evik

The 36 hours had escalated to a week and I was finally able to breathe a bit when Viktor's birthday came. Avikka, Amalia and I flew to Spain and I slept whenever I can to reserve my energy. Our other sisters, Kida, Birgitta and Ebda would meet us there and it was agreed that they would not take any more of my time away from Josephine.

I was their Grand Patron, yes...but they were my big sisters first so I listened to them and dealt with the job first even though it took some of my time away from Josephine. Now it was done and I had never felt more energized, though very much feeling all kinds of longing.

"Let me see." Aviika wiped my face then checked my suit. It was a shame that Viktor wanted a black tie theme for his birthday this year. I would have loved to gaze at my shield maiden once more. "Did you brush your teeth?" She leaned in to smell my breath, making me groan.

"Of course I did. Twice."

"Do it again." It was Amalia, making me groan more.

"It's not like I am going to kiss her lips."

"Just in case, Siggy, come on, then let me do a once over before we head out. You're handsome and all but we need to make sure. Don't embarrass us." Amalia dragged me to the bathroom of my suite and though they only do things like this in private I could not help but groan again.

In their eyes, I would always be their little Siggy, and might as well be always for I would never be any more taller than them.

"Anya will check up on us in a bit and she will know if we don't take care of you well." Aviika announced, making me just nod and miss her.

.....

"I must admit, I never thought I'd see you again after your father's scandal..." I had to stop my tracks when I picked up on the on going conversation between Josephine and two women. It sounded heated.

"Well, I guess I was hard to get rid of. Didn't you used to work for President Segovia? Was it...true? And did you..." Josephine's menacing voice trailed and it stirred something in me, most especially my dick for I liked hearing her in control.

"Oh, Josephine, that was like four years ago and it's hearsay unlike your father's thing. 'diba kasangkot ka rin? How did you even get out of it? And whom did you say you work for now? Are you married? Kami kasi we're with our husbands eh, perks of marrying diplomats. We're going to tour Europe after tonight."

Josephine's shoulders turned stiff and I knew that the woman hit a nerve, making me wonder as to why Viktor invited outsiders and mixed business with pleasure. I knew that he was ambitious but not this...desperate that he'd look like a prissy mason.

I decided to walk towards them and snaked my arms around Josephine.

"I was looking for you." I kissed her shoulder then held her closer, and I was glad that she softened against me.

"And who is this?" The woman in blue asked, more of intrigued than curious especially when I straightened up behind Josephine. I was a tall and would always stick out in the crowd and I was not surprised when she ogled me. Typical. That was why I'd always pine for the formidable shield maiden that I was finally able to touch and hold after the past tormenting days without her.

"Jessa, that's...Sigurd Frost, don't you recognize him?" The woman in peach said, making the woman in blue gape at me, and most especially at Josephine.

"Oh, apologies, Mr. Frost, can I call you Sigurd? My husband has been trying to connect with you, he'll be delighted to know that you're here. My name's Jessa Ortega, wife of Manuel Ortega, Sweden's ambassador to the PH." She smiled widely and held a hand, probably expecting for me to kiss it.