A Blind World

Chapter 8

"I shall be to bed shortly." Aurey says, squeezing Guude's hand gently.

"Alright my dear, I love you." Guude replies.

"I love you too."

Aurey watches Guude head up the stairs. She waits a few moments before heading up the stairs as well. It was almost midnight now, which she expected. These meetings always lasted long periods of time, but if it meant the safety of her kingdom, then she was willing to sit through all day meetings.

She made her way to Zisteau's room, opening the door quietly. She peeked in, seeing Zisteau and Kurt curled up on the bed, both fast asleep in each others arms. She also noticed some clothes strewn about the room. They were adorable, she found. She took a deep breath. She knew that what lay ahead of them would be difficult, but she could tell they would get through it.

She quietly closed the door, heading over to her and Guude's room. She closed the quietly behind her. She reached behind her and unlaced the back of her dress, letting it slip off her shoulders and pool around her ankles. She stepped out of it and pushed it to the side, knowing a maid would take care of it later. She unclipped her hair, letting it fall down around her shoulders and down along her back. She was a simple girl, even though she posed as someone much higher. She loved just relaxing and being herself, but she also loved being queen and helping lead a kingdom.

"My beautiful Aurey." Came a tired sounding voice.

She turned, giving Guude a smile as she moved to hug him.

Guude's green eyes looked over her gorgeous body. "You are so beautiful." He says, his hands running across her bare stomach.

She winks at him, giving him a kiss and stepping back. She pulled on a thin white nightgown and grabbed Guude's hand pulling him over towards the fire that was lit in the fireplace. She sat on the ground, tucking her nightgown under her. Guude sat down beside her.

"Guude darling, I would like to discuss something." Aurey says calmly.

"What would that be?"

"Don't get mad, but I'm just curious." Aurey starts, somewhat nervously. "If you had the chance, would you go back to Bdubs?"

"What brings this up?" Guude questions, his eyebrows furrowing together.

"I've just been thinking recently, and was curious."

Guude sighs deeply. "I don't know what I would do Aurey, it has been so long since we've even talked.... how could he still like me."

"How do you feel about him?"

"I still love him Aurey."

Aurey smiles sadly at Guude. "I can tell."

"But what am I to do? I love you Aurey, so much, but he's always in my thoughts."

"I love you too Guude, but sometimes you just have to listen to your heart."

"But the kingdom, there's so much now that I have to deal with. There's no way any of this could work out. I could go back to him. He wouldn't love me anymore."

"Guude, there's something else I want you to know, but you can't freak out. Kurt and Zisteau are together."

"They are?"

"Yes, and those two love each other so, so much."

"I want Zisteau to be happy Aurey, but it just seems so unfair, to have what he wants when I couldn't."

"Guude hon, listen to me." Aurey says sternly, but gently. "This is where you can make a difference, be different than your father. Your not him. Let Zisteau be with Kurt, please."

Guude takes another deep breath. "Fine, I will. I promise I won't turn into my father, that's not something I want. I want my son to be happy, and if that means him being with Kurt, then I'm ok with that."

Aurey wipes away a stray tear that had startled rolling down Guude's cheek. "Thank you." She says, though it's barely a whisper.

She puts her hands on Guude's arms, staring into his teary green eyes. "Just promise me Guude. Promise me that if something ever happens to me, you'll get back with Bdubs, have him help you run this kingdom. Just promise me that." She begs, letting tears roll down her face.

"I promise." Guude whispers, teary green eyes meeting teary green eyes.

Guude hugs Aurey tightly, stroking her long red hair. Aurey rests her head in the crook of his neck, letting the tears fall, not caring, for she was in the arms of the man she loved, and that's all that mattered. She was so, so glad that he had finally come around and allowed the two to be together. She couldn't even express how happy it made her.

she had known for a long time that Zisteau was going to be different. She had kinda always thought the he would be gay, it was just something she could tell. She also knew from the first time Zisteau mentioned Kurt that he was in love. It was hard to think otherwise when you saw how he lit up and talked joyfully. Just the look on his face when talking about Kurt. She found it oh so adorable, and hoped that Guude did too. She knew Guude was a good man, a great leader, an amazing father, and a wonderful husband. He had just gotten lost along the way, but she knew he'd find his path again, the one he was always supposed to be on.

She snuggles into Guude, feeling rather tired, but not wanting to leave his arms. She lets her eyes drift closed as she held him close. She knew what was ahead would be difficult for him and Zisteau, but she just knew they'd get through it. She knew that no matter what, they would be strong enough to get through anything. She just hoped that even after everything, Guude would keep his promise, that he'd find Bdubs and rekindle what they had. She felt herself falling asleep, feeling safe and warm in her lovers arms.