Pharaoh's First Love

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Her hands went up to his chest and gently pushed away to keep him at bay. "I will get dressed. And I will take you up on getting to the garden." She insisted. Her body was utterly exhausted. Two days under this beastly man with few hours in between each round. Now her moon cycle. She simply had no energy left to go again right now. She pulled free of his grasp and made her way to the room he had given her. Locating one of her dressed, this one had thick straps that covered her shoulders and tulle flowing sleeves they weren't exactly sleeves since they just covered her arms like a shawl might. The neckline would go to her collarbone and the skirt fell to her ankles. This dress in a very light teal color. She brushed out her hair with that old brush and pulled it into a long braid that fell down her back.

Calion on the other hand, dress in his fine silks. A sash that wrapped around his hips and held up the white wrap skirt we wore. His own jewelry dawning his upper arms and neck. He slipped into his sandals which would protect him from the hot ground. And moved back to the living space where he examined several of the items in the boxes that Aoi had brought in. the dressed were all flowing and native in style. Made of only the finest and in soft pastel colors that would look good with her skin and hair. Hair pins and jewelry that were fit for a queen. Several pairs of sandals to match her new dresses. Makeups of the shades to match her clothing. He even dared to buy her feminine things. Lavender sugar scrubs and waxes. Brushes for her hair. Lotions and soaps. Aoi had literally taken away Calion's pleasure to buy these for Shelyn. He was of mind to send them all away and buy her what he wanted her to wear.

Shelyn would soon join him after 15mins. Clearing her throat. "I am ready to go now." She told him softly.

Drawing his attention from the gifts and over to her. Even in this tired state this woman glowed an aura of attraction. Not like him. It was something pure and peaceful. He walked over and laced his fingers in hers before leading her from the living room and into the hall to make their way to the temple and thus to the garden where Amarie should be waiting for them.

Aoi would do as told once back at the ranks. Having several of the guards send out these special invitations for Jin's party. Saying it was to be held in two days' time.

Yun and Mirien would both catch wind of this party through the grapevine. Yun sent out his beloved pet bird. Since no guards were in the room to see and now one was around to think he was talking to anyone. A let was sent out through the window on his pet. Hopeful the letter reached its destination in time.

Mirien would start preparing on her own. She had girls to prep and entertainment to secure. At least til one of her underlings approached her and whispered of Amarie having moved her things and gone to the pharaoh's wing. Another came to her then as well and whispered of the all the boxes that had just arrived in the pharaoh's wing as well. The gossip had already begun to spread. Seems the pharaoh had taken a great enough liking to Shelyn to ban Mirien from his wing and to buy her all sorts of gifts. Not to mention allowing a lowly servant to move from the servant area to his wing. This upset Mirien more than that little blonde did. "No matter. She is just a toy the pharaoh will tire of soon enough. He will come to his senses." She assured them. Shooing them off as she went to the kitchen. She discussed a menu for the party. Wanting to be sure everything would be what Calion liked. Despite this party being for Jin, he was still the pharaoh. But she asked plenty of Jin's favorite treats be served as well. It had to be the best.

Calion and Shelyn would be lounging upon the plush pillows that the guards had laid out in the garden. Calion lay with his head in Shelyn's lap as his hands rested over his chest. His eyes closed as he relaxed and allowed her to feed him bits of lunch here and there. His dark hair flowing over her legs like a blanket.

A heavy sigh passing her lips before finally speaking out. "Calion? Are you really sure it is ok that I didn't go and apologize to Jin? What if he truly hates me now? Shouldn't I go and explain? I feel really bad for today." She admitted. A look of guilt on her face. Clearly bothered by what had happened earlier with Jin storming out after swearing he hated her now. No one had ever said that to her before.

Calion sat up. Gently brushing her hair behind her ear before giving her forehead a sweet kiss. Hoping to reassure her a bit with this act. "Jin is a child. Prone to saying things in the heat of the moment when he throws his little tantrums. It is best not to run after him and allow him to make you feel that you are at fault. He will come to understand that he is not your only priority and that you are free. You are not here to kiss his feet and follow him about all day." He explained to her before leaning back onto the pillows a bit and got comfortable before pulling Shelyn to lay down against him closely. "Just rest and give yourself some time." He insisted.

Shelyn sighed as he spoke. But she understood what he meant. When he pulled her down, she snuggled into his side and closed her eyes. Today was exhausting. Between Calion and Aoi she thought she would be broken by evening. Aside from her moon cycle she just didn't have any more energy at this moment. Luckily, he was willing to just give her a moment to breath and rest.

As the two relaxed and enjoyed the peace, Amarie tended to collecting the whit roses that Aoi had requested. Clipping them carefully as to not prick her fingers or bruise them. She neatly slipped them one by one into a painted vase that sat nearby. Occasionally her eyes would glance towards the couple. Feeling a tinge of jealousy at the sight of Calion being so sweet and caring to Shelyn. But they seemed utterly perfect together. Even when just resting as they were. She smiled inwardly and just kept herself busy. Much like the guards who stood nearby guarding the group.

In the distance the bird that Yun had let free from his bedroom window, had taken high into the sky and was on its way towards the town. Seemingly to go unnoticed by any of the guards or even the pharaoh himself as he napped out in the garden. But it did not stop in the town at all. It continued on over the town and seemed to be travelling out towards the soldier camp that rested outside of the town's walls.