Chapter 26: Chapter 26: The Letter
"Did you hear? they say the High Priest lost his sight. there are rumors that it is a sign of the rise of a new demon lord." rumors and gossip was now the main topic everywhere; Don looked grim. I looked back over at the group of 5 house wives as they prattled on.
"There has never been a demon lord here. why now?!" said one blond haired female with a hint of hysteria. The Naverok kingdom was founded by his majesty King Spincer Naverok at least 2 millenniums ago; one of many kingdoms such as Grinfall, and Strite; there were 2 major continents and 7 islands. GrinFall is a reigning empire with 3 small kingdoms under their belt: Mersix, Falendell, and Parsanisis. Strite was a kingdom on a rather large island. On the second largest continet was Naverok; however the unruly monster forest and mysterious dungeons dominated the majority of it. dispite that the magical resources made up for it; so the gain out weighed the loss.
Ironicly The Naverok kingdom never spawned a demon lord like Grinfall and one of the smaller island countries Milfior which reign dominion over 3 of the 7 islands and their resources.
because they spawned on 2 different parts of the world there hasn't been any wars between the 2 demon lords; and because the demon lords hadn't attacked or anything the kingdoms didn't seek to cause trouble with them. not that there was much choice for new founded kingdoms lacking man power and resources.
But what would happen to the peace now? what would a kingdom like Naverok do if there was a Demon Lord here? I could feel the Anxiety build in my chest as I looked back over at Don who was now cuddling Ophelia affectionatly. would he have to go to war? somehow the idea of my only friend being sent off to battle a Demon Lord in goodness knows where; dispite his skill and pros made me uneasy. I shook my head trying to stop the sudden stream of horrible scenarios.
"You okay?" asked Don craning his neck to see passed Ophelia; who had firmly planted herself between he and I. I nodded back daring not to speak under the opressive glares of his beautiful wives. I didn't want any trouble so why were they like this?!
After an hour or so of shopping with Don and his wives I managed to excuse myself and return to Rose's Peek inn. Being with all of them was so draining. Don kept calling me his lady which made his wives give me a hard time; of course he didn't see passed their sickeningly sweet facade; and because of how nicely he treated me people were giving me odd looks. after an hour of that none-sense I couldn't be blamed for leaving right?
I sighed heavily and fell back onto my bed. Don and I were no longer sharing a room; instead he rotated between sleeping with each of his wives every night. I guess there wasn't any bed big enough to hold so many people here. I laughed at the idea of them all being crammed into such a small space; and rolled unexpectedly onto a small scroll.
"Where did you come from?" I thought allowed. The piece of parchment was tied securely with a ribben. I stared at it for a moment, my senses were telling me not to read it; but curiosity got the better of me and I undid the ribben and uncurled the scroll. It read:
My Dearest Eva,
After our last rendezvous I have come to realize that my initial intentions and ambition are lacking. You deserve so much better than I can provide you as of now; and so I will take my leave of you and return once I can give you the life you deserve. My wish now even more than to just have you; is to be the one to make you happy.
Yours for an Eternaty,
𝓐𝓶𝓸𝓼 𝓥𝓸𝔁 𝓓𝓮 𝓒𝔂𝓹𝓱𝓮𝓻 𝓚𝔂𝓷𝓮.
I read the letter slowly feeling a whorlwind of emotions. When did we ever agree to a rendezvous? I don't remember that. What does he mean by leaving, better yet why was I so upset? I admit it was the first time someone had confessed to me and made me feel honest to goodness wanted; I can admit I enjoyed the fact that to him I was the only person he desired; So why was I feeling abandoned and hurt? I'm not delusional right?
I sat there and pondered my unreasonable emotions and found myself at a crossing. I was being selfish. To want to be chased by someone yet never yield to thier advances was an absolute crime! If it were me, I would be in so much pain...
I felt suddenly ill. I had never been in such a position before; to even have the grounds begin to think of such selfish thoughts. Yet here I was pondering how to lure a sad soul back just to string it along?!
"Despicable!" I yelled slaming my fist into my pillow repeatedly. what side of me was this?! I rejected the thoughts and said goodbye to it. Maybe Amos wasn't the only one with issues. I felt guilty all over again; Amos wasn't a saint but as far as I knew he didn't seem like the type to decieve someone without a good reason. his openly hostile nature just didn't fit into it; he seemed like the type of guy who if he wanted something you wouldn't hand over; he would either kill you out right for it or wear you down until you gave in. I laid down and hugged my pillow.
"Amos deserved better than a person like me." That thought floored me. I wasn't a murderer but I was dishonest. To me I was the worst kind of person. A lier, a deciever, someone who would smile to your face and take everything you have. that kind of person was the worst; and it was only then did I realize it. All those hateful faces that were thrown my way suddenly seemed very justified. I hated me more than I hated myself before.
The urge to cry came in waves and a knock at the door beckoned me back to the present. I couldn't bring myself to answer the door and fully expected whomever it was to simply leave me be; However that didn't happen.
A very willful and worried Don flung open the door, Upon seeing my distressed state he swiftly closed it and approched me with care. He sat down on the bed and with an open look on his face said.
"Wanna talk about it?" I hadn't even began to think how I was going to explain these complicated feelings to Don. worse yet once he realized the kind of person I am he would probably be just as disgusted with me as I am. how could I talk to him about this?!
"I know that look." He said suddenly with a heavy sigh. As if bracing himself for impact he tensed and spoke again.
"Whatever it is your absured mind has come up with my lady; I can assure you I will stay at your side regardless." Was I so unreasonable that I had to be consoled with an even more unreasonable line of thinking? this had to be a joke of some kind. well whatever may come will come right.
" I am, A lier." I said meekly. Don looked on in confusion and I continued. "I am a selfish lier. Today I realised I am the the kind of person who would pull at someones heart dishonestly and throw them away; Just to satisfy my own emotions. I am the worst!" Don looked at me with sudden realization and began to laugh. I was expecting some kind of over reaction but I wasn't expecting laughter. I looked on feeling a bit embarrassed after being so open with him; only to have him laugh in my face.
"You are such a child Eva. There is nothing wrong with wanting to be wanted." It was my turn to be confused. he looked at me for a moment before he continued.
"Everyone wants to be wanted by someone. It's natural to desire the attention and affections of another." I shook my head in disagreement; causing him to elaborate.
"You are a dark elf Eva. I can't imagine the hard life you have had; but I can guess that what you have experinced has shaped you negatively in some way. More importantly despite all of that; if you really were the type of person who would pull on someone's heart stringes in such a way... wouldn't you have done it... to me?" he said the last part shyly and I could see his cheeks darkening. He really was different torwards me now. I exhaled slowly calming myself down.
"You wouldn't do that willingly would you." Don wasn't asking a question but making a statement; It caused me to smile and I quickly spring up to hug him. how reassuring it was to hear that.
"I wouldn't." It was like a heavy weight was lifted off my chest. Don was the best friend that anyone could have. But then why didn't I want Amos to let go of me? I couldn't love him, he was a monster, It was wrong for me to love him. But even after thinking that only the gentle faces and bright smiles he made came to mind. He was a monster wasn't he? Just as I was thinking this Don spoke to me.
"Eva, This letter..." I first looked up to see Don wearing a more than displeased expression; then I looked at the letter he was now holding in his large hands and mentally fummed. I was planning to tell him when I sorted out my feelings; now I'm not even sure what to say. I fumbled to come up with an explaination that didn't sound like a weak excuse.
"It's not what it looks like..we...I" My anxiety level began to peak as Don's anger visibly began to rise. would he believe me if I told him I just found it? It was the truth but honestly as things stand it would sound like a lie after I returned so early.
"Eva, before I do something I regret; explain this rubbish situation to me!" I noded hastily; The truth was better than nothing right?
"I know this may sound like an excuse but; the truth is I found that letter laying on my bed; I don't know how it got there but it was there when I returned. " I twiddled my fingers nervously as Don's all seeing eyes seemed to prob into my skin. the tension finally broke when Don spoke again.
"Well you're not lying. " He said with a satisfied smile. He then began to tear the letter to pieces. My heart sank at the sight of the torn and falling parchment. why did I want to keep it anyway? There was so much I wasn't understanding about myself; and the more I saw Amos the less control I had over myself. maybe it was good that he wouldn't be bothering me anymore...
"Well if the letter is right he wont be bothering you any time soon. We should inform the count of this development." He rose off the bed then paused; without turning around he said.
"This doesn't mean we have to seperate. We made an agreement so be prepared... My lady." and then he left; leaving no time for me to develop a come back. I sighed heavily; I should be happy Amos is leaving but honestly it feels like my life is about to get a whole lot harder.
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