After 20 Years

The treasure keeper's riddle

Enjoying it? Are you guys enjoying it? (Everyone gets into an attention position while looking down.) I dare you to smile again. Please! Laugh again. Why? Can't? She is the child of Finley and Emery Jean, whom you consider as your parents who sacrifice their life to save this city. And the sister of Ari whose martial arts you are trying to copy even now but aren't able to do it. Tristan is the son of Kayson and Daisy Ackley who made the spell which makes us protected from the outside world. The protector of Window City. You must've remembered because you guys give respect to them on the last day of every month. Alright? I am clear about who they are. If they were here then you didn't have any existence.

If I see any of them having this type of nature like Aziel, I will make them go to the punishment center. Aziel will be suspended for 2 years, I don't want to see his beautiful face which has a disgusting intention. I don't want a warrior who can kill thousands but still say mere humans. I want a person who can respect everyone as a human. Get ready. We are prepared to go. Tristan and Ever will follow me.

Everyone starts to get into the car. Clayton starts going with Everly and Tristan. Clayton is driving, Tristan sitting beside and Everly is in the back seat.

Clayton: What was that? Ever!

Tristan: Why are you asking her?

Clayton: Why are you replying?

Everly: Because he is telling the truth. That all happened between them. Why are you dragging me?

Clayton: Them? I think you have forgotten that you guys are married now.

Everly: I don't care.

Tristan: It's her choice.

Clayton: Enough!

Everly: Why are you shouting?

Clayton: It doesn't matter if you guys don't care about this relationship. Just pretend that you are together. You know how the consequence can be if the enemy sides get to know that the heirs are having a conflict between them. They will take this chance to their advantage. Do you understand?

Tristan: Yes.

Everly: Yes. Clear like the sky.

Clayton: It's really difficult to handle children.

Everly: Who are the children?

Clayton: You two are.

Everly: What's with you and Cora? Why are you guys always separated?

Clayton: Nothing.

Everly: Jumbo!

Tristan: Their perspective doesn't match well which is why they are staying away. And finally they got divorced five years ago.

Everly: Wait a minute! You can divorce? What about the thread?

Tristan: If anyone unties the thread by themselves then it means the marriage is over. Even so, what should we do with the thread when Crew is living beside the country?

Everly: Wonderful!

Clayton: Just because you get married, that doesn't mean you will be her slave instead of a partner. Try to be more emotionally strong.

Tristan: Sorry, brother.

Everly: So, that's why she is so focused on the mission like this is the only thing in the whole world. Didn't you say you are sure that you will make the marriage work?

Clayton: Nothing works from one side, Naina. Especially in marriage. Looks like she only got hurt, she only lost people, and she only cried. My aunt said right. Nothing in the future lives with surety. I was mistaken. Maybe it was just affection, not love.