Star Crossed

Chapter 22

"How dare you?" Kara yelled, furiously wiping tears off her cheek.

"My love, I thought you would like my present."

"Really? Is that what you thought? What did you expect? I would wear whatever you send and wait for you in your bedchamber like a bloody whore!"

Mon-El shook his head and moved closer. "Kara, no! I sent those presents for you because I wanted to give my lover something. If you don't like them, it's okay. Please don't be angry. Let's just forget this happened, alright?" He cupped her face and wiped the tears off her cheek. "Come, love. Let's go to bed."

Kara pushed his hands away and stepped back, looking at him in horror. "After all that's happened, you still think about sleeping with me?!"

Mon-El let out a loud sigh. "What do you expect me to do? I did tell you to wait for me in my bedchamber after the luncheon, didn't I? You weren't there. Can't we just put this aside and move on? I need you, Kara. And I want you now."

"This is very easy for you, isn't it, Mon-El Gand? Taking any woman to bed whenever you want! You know what? I'm sure Eliz would be more than happy to keep your bed warm for you. And I'm sure that Daxam red would look lovely on her. Maybe get a size or two smaller, because she's flat-chested."

Mon-El's eyes widened as he took a step back in horror. What had gotten into Kara? Why was she acting like this?

Kara was about to leave, but she stopped and said, "I know you sent that red dress I wore at luncheon. It was beautiful, and I didn't thank you for that, but I cannot keep it. I will send it back soon."

Mon-El gave her a small nod and turned away. Kara left quietly but in a hurry. And as soon as she left, Hal-An walked in and closed the door.

"Do you want me to bring some ice for the cheek, Your Highness?"

Mon-El simply rolled his eyes. "She didn't hit me that hard."

"I'm sorry this happened," Hal-An said, gravely. "I hope matters are resolved soon."

"I don't think that's going to happen." Mon-El went to his bedchamber and told Hal-An not to let anyone disturb him till morning. He just wanted to sleep and forget what happened.

Meanwhile, Kara returned to her bedchamber, Winn by her side. He had witnessed everything. A part of him was shocked to see Kara's outburst, but a part of him was relieved this confrontation happened. He knew very well that the Crown Prince would take a bride soon. Kara was a lovely girl and her ever being labeled a mistress deeply hurt Winn. She was quiet as she walked into her bedchamber. Winn followed her in and poured her a glass of water and told her that he would be out if she needed anything. Kara gave him a graceful smile and wished him a good night.

After Winn left, closing the door behind him, Kara moved to the window. Almost every night she would look at the window and see the brightest star in the sky. Kon. Her Kon looked down at her every single night and never had she felt so lonely in life.

"What have I done?" she whispered, falling on her knees. Clutching her belly, she started crying hysterically. Kara leaned against the wall, unable to control her tears, her emotions. She felt betrayed. Used. And all she could do was cry.

Unknown to her, Bar-Van stood outside, demanding to be let in.

"I'm sorry, Bar-Van," Winn said. "I can't let you in. Kara wanted to be left alone.

Bar-Van shook his head and pushed at the door. "She's alone in there and she needs someone. Don't stop me from seeing her, Winn, or I will fight you and go in."

Cisco, who had been standing right next to Winn, placed his hand on his friend's shoulder and shook his head. Winn understood that Bar-Van was right. Someone had to be there for Kara. So he stepped aside and let Bar-Van in.