FATE SERIES 01: LOVING THE STORM

CHAPTER 27.1

Days passed, naging mas abala si Zyaire sa trabaho. Dahil sa nalalapit na debut ng mga Lady sa high class society.

In traditional royalty, a debutante is a young woman of noble or aristocratic background who has reached the age of legal adulthood and is presented to society at a formal debutante ball or debutante cotillion.

And we are the guess in honor that's why he's trying his best to finish all his works ng sa ganon ay masamahan nya ko sa event. Madalas ay tanging Empress lang ang umaattend ng ganitong occasion dahil narin sa kawalan ng oras ng Emperor sa ganitong bagay.

"You should rest wife. There is still much work to be done, and I won't allow you to wear yourself out by taking on these tasks." Napatingin ako kay Zyaire na ngayon ay naka upo sa kanyang swivel chair habang ako ay nasa lapag gamit ang maliit na mesa sa gitna ng mga sofa

Dito ako mas komportable kapag nag tatrabaho. Lalo na kapag marami ang ginagawa, bahala na kung mukang sabog basta matapos.

"Im fine Hub, isa pa trabaho ko naman talaga yung kalahati sa mga trabaho mo" Yeah you heard it right.

Sya ang gumagawa sa mga trabaho ng empress, Zein never involved herself to any monarch responsibility. Ayaw din naman ni Zyaire ang mag trabaho ito. Kaya inako nito lahat ng trabaho, literal na parehong may sayad ang dalawa

Kahit na nagkasundo sila sa bagay na yon ay mali parin.

Empress and Emperor is not just a typical position in Monarchy.

They lead not just a one nation, these two had the authority over multiple nations, kingdoms, or regions.

Kahit hindi ginusto ni Zein ang responsibility nya. Sya parin ang naatasan kaya dapat lang na gawin nya ito out of their marriage.

"Still napag usapan na natin to, you don't have to tire yourself with this" Umikot nalang ang mata ko at tumingin sa kanya, bakas ang pagod sa mata nito magulo din ang kanyang buhok pero dahil biniyayaan sya ni Lord ng mala adonis na muka ay bumagay naman sa kanya.

Bumuntong hininga ako, nakonsensya ako ng slight dahil inirapan ko ito.

Kulit kasi.

"You let me help you right? It's not a help by the way im just doing my own responsibility as your consort and as an Empress." Wika ko at muli kinuha ang isang papel sa mesa. Good thing i used to be trained for this kind of work.  Like I've said i am supposed to be the Empress of this monarchy.

Pero dahil isa rin akong may sayad ay tinalikuran ko ito, pinasa sa pamilya Cassano at nag focus sa Organization.

"I thought you don't want to be involved with the monarch, wife. Why are you suddenly-"

"Cause it's exhausting you too much" agad na putol ko sa sasabihin nya "I haven't seen you leaving this table whenever your not with me" Dagdag ko pa at tumingin sa kanya, i saw his eyes softened.

"Wife.." He almost whispered so i frowned

"What? Did i said something wrong?" I ask out of nowhere.

"I never thought I'd hear those words from you. It makes me happy to know that you care about me now." He smiled slightly as he utter those words. Napangiti din ako, Ang ganda ng ngiti nya.

Kinabog yung akin.

"Anong care, dapat lang kapag namatay ka kakatrabaho. Iiwan mo sakin lahat ng to, aba hindi pwede. Tatakas ako dito" agad na angal ko, i heard his chuckle.

"As I expected. Why don't you come with me then?" He said with a serious tone I look at him with full of judgement, as if that was the dumbest words i heard from him.

Sira ulo.

"What?" He said playing dumb.

Sapakin ko kaya.

"Wife, the whole 'til d*ath do us part' thing doesn't apply to us. We're stuck together, no matter what." Dagdag pa nito mukang proud pa ang sira ulo sa sinabi nya.

"Kung trip ka ng kunin ni San Pedro, wag mo kong idamay Cassano." Mataray na tugon ko sabay irap, Balak nya ata akong pasunurin sa hukay nya oras na mangyari yon.

"That's not-"

"Gusto mo ako na mismo maghatid sayo ngayon" Matalim ko itong tinignan, agad syang humalakhak sa tawa.

Mukang bruho.

"Just kiddin' wife" I felt his warm embrace, hindi ko na napansin ang paglapit nito sa akin,  that's it i found myself smiling ang hugging him back.

"But if that really happens, i would ask God to let me guide you." He whispered softly

"So if other man tried to take you away from me, I will make sure they join me instead, and let them know that you're mine for eternity." Despite the playful manner in which he spoke, I knew deep down that he meant every word.

I could feel this bitter emotions inside of me

I know those words are not meant for me

But her..

He would go to any length to protect Zein and keep her safe, even if it meant taking drastic measures. I couldn't help but feel a sense of love and adoration for him in that moment. I wish It was me, she lucky to have you..

"I love you Zaina"

I froze for a moment, taken aback by the unexpected turn in the conversation.

Those words hit me harder than I had expected, I couldn't help but feel a mix of surprise, confusion, and a tinge of hope as I tried to process what had just been said.

"Wait, what did you just say?" I blinked, trying to make sure I had heard him correctly.

"Said what?"

"You called me Zaina" i almost whispered

"Yeah.. i did" He said in a calm demeanour

"Your butler mentioned that after you woke up from your coma, you kept insisting that your name was Zaina." Kwento nito napatango naman ako, ganon naman talaga ang nangyari noong una, but why he

"I must admit, that name quite suits you. It seems that the name stuck with you, and it's almost your identity now." Dagdag pa nito at ngumiti sa akin, My heart began to race as I listened to his words.

I couldn't deny the effect his words had on me. I could feel the heat rising to my cheeks, and a warmth spreading through my chest as I tried to control my emotions.

I want to make everything clear.. I swallowed deeply and look at him.

"Which do you love more, the Zein you married, or the Zaina standing before you right now?"

The question hung in the air, heavy with meaning and emotion. I could feel my heart pounding in my chest as I waited for his response

"I love both versions of you, each in their own way." He utter gently, my eyes are full of hope.

Please..

"I loved Zein without needing her to reciprocate my love, I simply wanted to keep her by my side, making her mine." He confessed, then look at me straight in the eyes.

"But this Zaina who's standing infront of me now, has captured my entire being, I don't just want to keep her, I want her to stay with me, willingly and wholeheartedly." He said softly and cupped my face, I could feel the warmth of his palms against my skim.

I couldn't help but lean into his touch, seeking the comfort and security that only he could provide.

Kung nagkaroon lang ako ng tapang noon sana hindi umabot ng ganito katagal ang lahat. Hindi na kita masasaktan, hindi ko na inilayo ang sarili ko sayo.

Dahil buong akala ko, sya parin.

His thumb gently brushed against my cheek, a soothing touch that sent shivers down my spine.

I can't help but to tear up as he said those words..

"Stay with me Zaina, be with me until the eternity reach its own ending"

'Mahal din kita, Zyaire.."