Sheru was a simple man living in the outskirts of the city, selling flower baskets to the nobles who came to ride on boats. Being an orphan he was raised by his uncle and right after his death his aunt kicked him out of the house. He was a beautiful...
We were walking through the crowded streets of the market, completely ignoring the judgmental eyes of the people passing by, When Sheru pulled me towards a small shop , with simple accessories on display. His eyes conveyed an excitement, that I haven't seen before. Maybe my boy likes jewelry and accessories . A point to be noted.
" Sese, just look at all of these trinkets and look how cheap they are"
I didn't like the idea that Sheru was attracted to the jewelry because they were cheap , after all he deserved to have the best of everything but I kept mum on my opinions because he was happy and that's all that mattered.
" Anything that you like, Little dove ?", I said bending to be closer to his face. He didn't seem to mind the proximity as his hands wandered through the displays , touching and examining the items. I smiled at the level of familiarity and comfort that had developed between us, despite it being our second meeting. Well, he doesn't know that I keep track of every minute that passes in his life..
As my eyes studied the display, My eyes caught a beautiful accessory. I moved forward and took it into my hand. It was a black string and it had different type of miniatures hanging from it, both silver and wood. It looked simple yet elegant . As I was studying it, the shopkeeper spoke up.
" You have such a good eye for Jewelry , My Lord. It's one of the latest designs and this is the only one with this design "
" Only 1 piece of this ?", I asked searching through the display stand. Every other piece had identical jewelry with the same design, but this was the only one that wasn't in bulk .
" Yes , My Lord. The designer made only 1 piece of this. He said it takes a lot of time and effort so he won't produce anymore of the same design".
Listening to it, a smile graced my face. This was a good gift for my Sheru. A unique item for a unique boy. I signaled Massi and he gave me a money pouch which I threw towards the shopkeeper.
" Make sure that this is the only one with this design that the craftsman ever make, If I find another one with the same design, I'll make sure that you regret ever being born. I'm not someone you should ever offend. Remember that....."
The shopkeeper smiled nervously and pocketed the money pouch. When I looked at Sheru, I could see that he had been observing our conversation and he looked kind of lost. I took his hand in mine and asked,
" Is there something that you would like in here ?", gesturing towards the stands.
" No Sese, there is nothing that caught my eye ", He said his eyes wandering towards the piece of accessory in my hand. I smirked knowing that he was curious about it.
I led him away from the stroll, walking fast towards the Uptus river banks, the place that I first saw him. When we arrived at our destination, Massi fell behind giving us a bit of privacy.
" Did you want to see the Sunset ?", Sheru asked me as his eyes studied my face. I let my hand caress my shaved head, trying to sooth the nerves that was dancing in me. I was nervous to give Sheru my gift. It was a simple , low priced gift but I kind of know that it will look even more beautiful once Sheru wears it.
"I have something for you ", I said as I kneeled on the ground and took his left leg and placed it on my right thigh. He tried to pull his leg back, and I know that he must be thinking that he would spoil my expensive clothes with his dirty feet, but little did he know that I wouldn't mind him dancing on me with mud all over him.
I slowly put the black anklet around his leg and he gasped looking at it. Just like I guessed, it was looking beautiful on his leg, falling loosely above his ankle. I nervously looked at him and saw tears glistening in his eyes and I didn't have to ask, because I knew they were happy tears.
I slowly got up from my kneeling posture and before I could speak, Sheru hugged me tightly , letting his hands wrap around me . I was overwhelmed with joy to have him in my arms like this. I never knew that a man would be able to make me this happy . I tightened my hold on him , leaving a gentle kiss on the surface of his covered head.
" Thank you Sese ..... No one had ever deemed me worthy of buying me a gift and today was the first time I have received a proper gift.... I'll cherish it till the day I die ... Thank you Sese ", He said wiping his tears.
" You should never thank me , Little Dove... You deserve the world. I'm just trying to give you what you deserve ".
To think that this beautiful man had been neglected all his life made me feel an anger and a need to smother him with love and gifts...
It's time to take him with me, back to the Palace, to my harem.
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