The Enchanting Witch// Magi•Sinbad

•chapter 8•

Women draped over me and caressed ever nip of my body, complimenting the softness of my hair or gushing over my jewellery that laid upon my sun kissed skin, one of which they also complimented. All fending for my attention and whining to have a turn sitting on my lap. I let the many beautiful ladies and multiple glasses of wine distract me, others oblivious to my mental struggle.

It was nice to hear their praises but it had no real meaning to me, other than it feeding my ego. Not to mention my scripted reply's, I know what they want to hear, even if it was entirely fabricated they didn't know that and it made them happy so there really was no harm in a little lie.

"Your majesty, we have two women claiming to have been sent by Sharrkan to accompany you," one of my guards gestured to the two young ladies, blushing when I sent them a close eyed smile, removing the women sitting on my lap causing them to pout in disappointment. They didn't leave or say anything though, they only gripped on my arm to win my affection. Gesturing for the newcomers to take a seat they gladly accept, fitting right in with my current harem.

"Now, what made me so lucky to have been blessed with the company of you two lovely ladies tonight?" They starred with dreamy eyes and giggled.

"We're the lucky ones really, after practically being thrown out by Sharrkan we were afraid you wouldn't welcome us," she frowned. Thrown out? That doesn't sound like something Sharrkan would do, since he's so women crazy.

"Now why would he dismiss you two beauties, but I must say I am thankful he sent you my way," I smirk.

"Actually, it wasn't him who sent us, it was his witch friend. He seemed to really want privacy with her, kicking us out as soon as she arrived," one of the girls spoke while the other agrees with a nod of the head.

Witch friend? They must be talking about Yam. Those two alone together, I knew there was something going on between them. I gotta see this with my own eyes, there's no way they'd ever admit it, since they always act like they hate each other. But now I know what's really been happening, no one can hide the truth from me and if they do I just go find it out myself.

"I'd hate to cut our meeting short ladies but I have important matters I must attend to. I wish you all a farewell, I hope to see you all soon, please enjoy the festival," crying out their farewells I give a warm smile and take my leave, my smile leaving my face as soon as I am out of their sights. Now it was time to check up on those two, they really thought they could sneak around their King's back did they?

I don't need to think twice about their current location, knowing Sharrkan would be on the Second Balcony since I pretty much made it the Smokers Area for his sake. Even though we were outside there was still a heavy layer of smoke floating around the air and filling my senses. Too much for just one person to produce, so who else was smoking with Sharrkan? I never knew Yam smoked, I just keep on revealing more and more secrets about these two. Sighing and shaking my head I snoop around the balcony, making sure I stayed unseen but but staying in ear sight of their conversation.

"So you're from Heliohapt huh? I can see why you chose to live here instead, though it is vastly different to your homeland. The whole economy relies on the slave trade, how do you feel about it?" Wait, that's not Yam. Well at least it doesn't sound like her, I can't see her face because of the heavy smoke that was just unnatural thick. It seemed who ever he was with was casting a spell to insure their privacy.

"Growing up I didn't think much of it, since it's the norms over there and I didn't have much of an understanding of the world outside my country. That was until Sinbad showed up and man was he something else. He had to have been 18 years old but just like now he was the worlds most powerful being, he showed me the right way to live and opened up my eyes to the world," thinking back to when he was just a sad small kid I smile at how much he's grown over the years. "Without him I don't think I'd be the same person I am today."