my dear ↷ the selection series

Chapter 8

Americas pov

I called Aspen but it was Quinn who picked up the phone. She said he was sleeping. I didnt wanna wake him up. He must be tired alone taking care of Quinn. I missed him a lot but with Maxon here i barely needed anyone else.
After 2 months.
" Maxon listen do you remember how i told the world that castes shoupd be eliminated. I wasnt exactly joking." I asked him while we were having breakfast. He gave me an incredulous look.
" I know its a crazy idea. But because of this there are rebel attacks and the people are not united and there is so much disparity between each caste. Its our country and you are the king. All the people look up to you. You want them to be happy and this is the only chance. Just think about it once." I said clutching his hand . He smiled and i felt happy.

Maxons pov
Yes she is right. I thought about what she said and it struck me that if all the castes are removed there would be no distinction . Everybody will we happy and merry.
" I will make the announcement. The papers are ready." I said to America. She looked perfect and elegant in her cream coloured frock. The tiara baknced perfectly on her head. Mom would be so proud. Tears formed in my eyes when i thought about her.
We walked towards the hall where all the people were gathered .
"Good morning people of Illéa. We all know that our queen was appointed just yeterday and she told me that what if our castes are removed." I said. There was murmuring.
" What if we all lived in unity . No castes just people who live together in harmony and each with equal number of opportunities." I continued clasping my hands together because they were shaking. America put her hand on top of mine .
" What if we live in a world where there is equality. Where lovers of two different castes can marry each other and be happy. Love is such a beautiful thing without which life is drab and each one us deserves to experience love. " She said and it was a important point. The people seemed to continue the possibility.
" So i Maxon Calix Schreave remove the distinctions and the castes from the country of Illéa." I said proudly. The people cheered and clapped so hard that it was almost deafening.
America kissed me and happiness swelled in my heart. I xheerdd with the people. The scars on my back were worth it .

Aspens pov

The speech moved me and for the first time i actually liked Maxon. Quinn was standing there with me clappinf hard. I didnt want to but it was worth it. That means i wasnt a six anymore. I was more than happy because i would be able to give my daughter a life which she deserved . She would take up music because it was her passion.i hugged my family and felt so proud of Mer that i couldnt find any words to express how i felt. But the the strange pang in my heart told me that she was gone. That i had lost her. That i could never provide her with a life and that i could never prove myself to her. The crowd dissipated and i was going to leave when i saw Hope running towards me. She had grown a bit taller. She hugged me as i enclosed my arms around her. Tears of joy flowed through my eyes.
" I missed you so much daddy" She said clutching my neck hard and crying too.
" Daddy missed you too. I love you so much Hope." I said. She left me and i kneeled down to be at her level.
" You look so beautiful." I said as she twirled around.
" Hope!" Quinn exclaimed ans she hugged and kissed her. She then ran to America and hugged her too. I also had a weird instinct to run and scoop her in my arms and keep her to myself forever. I sighed mentally preparing mysepf that it was all gone.
" Hello Your Majesty." I siad greeting her. She looked so beautiful. She still had that that fierce look laced with beauty. My hands itched to hug her.
But i controlled myself with great difficulty.

Americas pov
It was good to see Aspen after such a long time. He still looked the same just that his black bangs were grown which almost covered his left eye.
" So i was thinking that now the castes are removed maybe you could settle down here at the palace. We woupd appoint you as the General." I said smiling. He didnt return that smile which made my heart crack a bit.
" Why does Her Majesty wants to make my life more miserable than it already is. I think i am happy staying with my daughter in Carolina." He said his face devoid of any emotions.
It broke my heart completely. But i had to respect his decision because he wont even call me ' Mer' anymore.
" You can call me ' Mer' Aspen. I am still the same girl." I said.
" Please dont . I was stupid . Not anymore."
" Just so you know. I loved that name."
Maxon pulled me closer and i could sense the discomfort. The tensio between them was so thick you could cut it with a knife.
We made our way to the palace with Aspen and Quinn qhen the sirens rang. How can the rebels attack now. The guards ran here and there and some of them were already dead. Aspen took one pf the guns from the floor and shot at the rebels.
" Go Go Go Go... please run your majesty. Take the kids to the safe room." Aspen said firing while kneeling down. Bullets were fired upon us as Maxon took my hand and the kid's hand runnimg towards the safe room. Anne and Mary were also there as they tried to shush my crying children
Maxon paced around the room.
" It has to be the Twos and the Threes they are angry that there positions were lost." He angrily said. I could see the rage and fury in his eyes. I kissed him as he cooled down.
" Its okay. We are safe." I said. 'Aspen' suddenly struck my mind. He was out there fighting, for me ans he could be wounded or worse dead . I could never ever imagine a life without him. We waited for about 5 hours until everything calmed.
The first i did when i got out was to check whether Aspen was okay or not. We asked and found out that he was in the infirmary.
We went and saw he was on the last bed. He eyes were closed and there was blood red cloth on his stomach . I could see the bruises on his chest.
" He is unconscious due to the sffects of anesthesia. He was shot." Dr Ashlar said.
" Oh my god!" I cried. How could i do this to him. I hugged him having no shame whatsoever. But if it is Aspen i cant compromise. His eyes fluttered open.
"I am sorry Aspen. " I said. He looked away getting up. He groaned clutching his stomach.
" I am fine. I just wanna go home." He said sadly.
"No you are not going home. You are staying here until you are healed. Queen's order" i said sticking out my lower lip.
" Whatever." He said again lying on the bed and rolling his eyes. I smiled to myself and me and Maxon wwnt back to settle the reporters.

So a long long chapter to make up for my mistakes.😉😉😉😉😘😘