In To The Demon's Arms

11. The Beginning

"Claude! What are you doing?!" I was in the kitchen making dinner and when I was done, Claude suddenly picks me up and seated me on the kitchen table. The tip of his nose touched mine and kissed my lips gently.

"It's time for Clay to have a baby sister." He pecked on my forehead and smooched my lips. His both hands played my breast.

"Claude!" I threw out his hands out of my chest.

He frowned like a boy scolded by his parents. He really looks funny right then and I can't stop laughing at his face. His childish look is very unusual. He never showed his careless smile and kiddish act except from me. It makes me feel better.

"It's too early. We have to eat and feed Clay first and put him to sleep." I said and he brightened up like he was given a new toy.

"You're the best!" He pulled my hand and I jump down the floor as we walk toward Clay.

After putting Clay to sleep, I went back to our room and found Claude lying on top of the bed wearing his boxers while reading a magazine. I like this cheaper life with him. This vacation gave as a great break for our growing family. There's no pressure about job, no maids and servants to watch us, I can cook, we can freely move and do whatever we want.

"What took you so long, standing there watching me?" He confidently shows his body while lying on the bed. "Why are you smiling like that? Don't tell me you are lusting over me again? Me and my hot body?" He teased me and stands up to pull me toward the bed.

"Claude, I wonder if we can just move and stay here forever. I like living here, a simple life with you and Clay." He looks at me and he seems like he understands my point.

"I like here too. A life I imagined to have when I was a kid. But Csarie, we are both born to serve our country. We're not just ordinary people. It is destined to us because fate had decided that we're capable to handle it. Our existance has a purpose, Csarie. If you want, we can have a break here every summer. On Christmas, we'll be with your family. We can work this out. A life with out any worry is not considered life." His forehead wrinkled trying to explain for me.

He's right. Maybe if this liability we have is given to others, there are only two possible answers, the region might rise or fall. I nod at him. "Okay Claude. I understand. We'll be responsible for the region's state." I stare at his blue eyes and he slides his fingers on the strands of my hair.

"Claude?"

"Mmhmm?" He raised my chin to wait for what I'm going to say.

"How many kids would you like to have?" I changed the topic to brighten us up.

"Ten." His short answer made me giggle.

"Why? May I remind you that your wife is not a pig. My God! I don't think I can handle that. My vagina will be destroyed or I might die early!" I punched his shoulder jokingly.

"I'm just joking, Czar. But I really want to have two or three. We were both the only child of our parents. It's really hard being like that.  The loneliness I experienced changes my behavior. I have been a sad kid even if my parents love me. They rely on a single child which pressured me much. This responsibility we had, it wasn't my choice. If only my sister had survived, we might have worked on this together." His long dialogue made him sad again. I thought I can change the mood but I was wrong. I'll try another shot.

"But Claude, everything happens for a reason. I'm not being rude here but I just want to say that if your sister had survived, your parents might not have chosen me. If you were born in another's family, we might not had the chance to meet." I was expecting him to cheer up. I succeded.

"I can't imagine you in someone else's arms. Since I met you, Czar, you're the only one I have fallen to. I never wanted any one else but you. And now, look at me, you guided me to the right direction. You ruined the walls I had build to hide my true self." He held my face in between his palms and kissed me lovingly, it's not lust.

"Czar, about Clay's sister? Shall we?" We both grinned and played inside the thick blanket.

...

*sigh*

The summer is over. Claude and I were back to work. We always finish our job early so we can have time for our family. The office is big so I tried to convince Claude if we can bring Clay and his nanny.

He approved but warned me to stay focused. "I promise."

My life before was too different. Now, it has turned better and much better. What more if our next baby will come? It will be great! I held my tummy and smiled. I hope there's already a baby inside here.

"Hey." I heard Claude's voice. I didn't notice him watching me. He kneeled infront of where I'm sitting. He pressed his ears to hear any sign of a baby inside my small tummy. "When was your last period?"

I think for a moment and answered, "I think it was last month on the second week. My period will come on next week. So we're not sure yet. Heheh." I smiled at him shyly.

"Hmm. I hope it's a girl and she will like you." He kissed my stomach and stands up going back to his desk.

"Another boy is still fine with me, Claude. God will decide what gender the baby will be. What ever it is, we will embrace it. I turned my head to look at him with a smile and he did thesame.

"They will be the great rulers of their generation." He stands up and faced the window.

"Claude, they still need us. We will help them. I don't want them to experience the pressure we had. We will live longer and have their backs. Specially, you." I went near him hugging his back.

"Czar, my love. What if it doesn't work like that? What if I die early just like father?"

"Stay positive Claude. I was like that before when we're having a break last summer. But realizing that our children will need our strength, I fought for them. I'll do whatever I can to live longer. That's why we have two children. The more heads we have, the lesser work and pressure that comes." I looked sincerely in his eyes while holding his both cheeks.

"Okay, Czar. Let's get back to work." He removes my hands and we both continued our tasks.

Problems, challenges and obstacles, they can't be avoided, you can't runaway from it. You can just face it if you want to move forward. Weak or strong, stand up and fight. You'll get hurt but you can heal. No matter what happens in our family, I'll make sure they're safe and happy.

The End.

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