Pharaoh's Queen {HIATUS}

82: " Limits "

" You can just put him down and watch him."

" No."

"What do you mean? Does he cry?"

"No he does not but when I put him down..."

"Yes.." Amenei raised his eyebrows .

"He does not cry, he just looks at me..."

"Yes..."

"With his...eyes"

" Have you been sleeping well My Lord?"

"He just stares at me as if he is saying, ' how could you do this to me? I am so innocent and small and innocent and small' . I just have to keep him with me. Plus he loves it so much."

"You My Lord are dedicated."

"I try so hard but truly I am just tired." Khai sighed as he bounced Naeem up and down to keep him entertained.

"You could get some sleep and ask Rada or Nathifa to take over for you."

"I could do that but Kiya is sensitive about his ," Khai paused.  "Situation," he mouthed. "I really would not like to upset her when things are coming back together."

"I understand completely understand My Lord, but..."Amenei clasped his hands behind him as he paced around the room.

"I know I am being drained but I really want to be on he safe side until I know she is comfortable."

"Understood," Amenei exhaled.

"Look at him. He is still on the smaller side but he is looking better."

"I hope he stays that way also My Lord."

"Amenei?"

"Yes My Lord?"

"I am thankful deeply thankful for your company...as a friend and not just as an advisor ."

"Of course Khai. I am always here if you need me and even when you do not need me I will be there."

"Hmm." Khai smiled as Amenei left the room.

Khai looked down at Naeem. "Are you ready to sleep yet ?"

"Bonding?" Kiya leaned  on the wall at the end of the hallway. "Why are you sitting on the ground?"

Khai quickly place Naeem over his shoulder and got up. " Why are you here on your own? You could have asked for some help?" He walked over to her.

" I could do this on my own. I did not need to do that ." N eem turned around on hearing his mother's voice.His face lit up and he leaned over wanting her to take him .

"Hello my sweet boy." Kiya stretched  out her arms to recieve Naeem but Khai held helm and stepped back. "Do you have a problem?" Her voice slightly raised.

Khai looked down. "What is the problem Khai?" Kiya raised her eyebrows.

" Look how you legs are shaking . When you leaned off the wall to take Naeem our whole body got stiff and you slowly leaned back again because your back hurts and you are still in pain. Meaning, you did not wall out here on our own. You could not manage , you leaned on the wall for support and pulled yourself out here."

Kiya looked at him intensely as her chest heaved up and down.

"Stay here. Do not move."

"Where are you going?"

"I will be back?"

Kiya turned herself down the hall to face Khai when he turned around. " That does not tell me where you are going."

" I told you not to move."

Kiya scoffed and leaned her head against the wall she was on and closed her eyes after watching Khai disappear around the corner. She tapped her nails repeatedly as she waited for Khai to return.

"Why are you like this ?" Kiya opened her eyes to see Kai leaning in on her with one hand above her head clearly upset.

"Where is he?" She ignored his question knowing she could light up an argument.

"He is being taken care of by Rada and Nathifa. You trust them do you not?"

Kiya lowered her eyes at him . "You know-"

"What?" Khai cut her off. "I know you can tell that I am really upset. You keep doing this.You could have fallen with him, you could not even manage yourself. I know you have it in your mind that you  can do it all. You try to make it true but it does not happen like  that. Yes you are strong , I know that, I see that everyday and  I tell you everyday. You are not physically strong right now do stop. Stop putting yourself through this and just ask for help when you need it." Khai gritted his teeth as he tried to keep his voice lowered. Kiya looked away and remained silent. Khai pushed himself from the wall and turned his back to Kiya taking in a few deep breaths. He slowly turned back around and he placed his arm around her shoulders and used his other arm  to slowly lift her off her feet. She folded her arms and had no eye contact with him.

"Great," Kai exhaled . " We can be upset together now.' He placed her at the edge of the bed. H e walked around to the other side  and laid down.

"You need to let persons help you  when you need it. I tell you all the time . This is not the first time." Khai placed his hands behind his head and closed his eyes. "You know it is the truth..." Khai trailed off. " I care for you and I hate seeing you like this , just please understand. everything will be back to normal, you should not rush things like that."

Kiya turned her back to him refusing to reply. They soon drifted  to slepp and there was silences on both sides.