Hello fellow readers, I just want to say that I decided split this chapter cause I didn't wanted it to feel that it is rushed so hence splitting it. Anyway I'll leave you to it. Happy reading :)
I'm in my room just reading to pass the time. I love reading, nothing beats a good book to escape reality. The party will start at seven in the evening and it's only three thirty now so I got time to get ready. I'm so looking forward for the party that I can't contain my excitement. I can finally enjoy my birthday. I was going to go to the bathroom to freshen up when there was a knock on my door. I open the door to see that it was Marco.
"Hey Marco, what you doing here?"
"Just to say Happy birthday and to give you this" with a smile on his face. He handed me a rectangle blue box with a red bow on top. Looks like blue is the theme here I thought to myself. I looked at.
"Just don't stare at it. It ain't going to bite. Just open it" he said eagerly. So I obliged his request. When I opened it, I gasped, covering my mouth with my hands. I couldn't believe what I'm seeing. It was a silver dagger with a red gem stone embedded on the handle. It was a dagger that I wanted when saw it in a shop a few days ago. How did he know. Knowing what I was think he responded.
"I saw you looking at it through the window and I thought I would get for you. A surprise present I guess" looking a bit embarrassed and rubbing the back of his neck.
"You didn't have to do that for me Marco" feeling emotional with the gesture.
"Yes I do, you're my favourite girl and it's your birthday so you deserve it. Turn it round, there's something else on it" he courage, so I did. My eyes widen. There was a message engraved on it. It read:
"To my favourite, special warrior, I hope this will give you strength when needed" I read out loud. I looked up at him, don't know what to say, so I just hugged him and he hugged me back while he chuckled. Once I finished hugging him I looked up at him and he looked back him with a lovely smile on his face.
"I'll let you get ready for tonight celebrations. I have to love ya and leave ya now. See you later chipmunk" he gave me a kiss on the forehead and left, closing the door behind him. I don't know what I do without him. I'm so great full to have him in my life. Wiping a tear on my cheek, I put the dagger on my bed side table and went to the bathroom to clean myself up and feelings fresh for the party. When I was finished in the bathroom there was a knock at my door again. Who could this be now. I put on a robe to cover my body and went to open the door. It was two omega servants at my door. One of them was pale looking with blonde hair and the other one was a brunette with tan skin. What do they want? And why are they here? I wondered.
"I don't want sound rude but why are you here?" I questioned. They looked at one another, looking unsure of themselves. After a moment of awkward silence the blonde one spoke up.
"We where sent here to help get ready for the birthday celebrations tonight" she replied. Oh ok this is new.
"Who sent you?" Even though I have suspicion who it might be.
"His majesty" the brunette replied.
"Which one" I pressed on. I just want to mess with them. They both looked nervous now.
"What?" Both responded
"You heard me. Which one?" I repeated
"The prince sent us" the blonde said. I thought so but I don't need any help.
"Thank you but you can tell him that I don't need help" I said politely.
"He insisted that we should help you and can't leave until we do" the blonde one said with tremor in her voice. I pinch the bridge of my nose and sign. This man gets on my nerves sometimes. I guess I don't have much of a choice. I don't want them to get in trouble because of me and they definitely don't have much of a choice neither.
"Fine go ahead. I don't want you to get in trouble because of me. I know what he's like" I obliged beckon them in. They sign of relief with that. So I let them help me get ready for tonight.
They started with my hair by brushing and curling the ends and then pinch a bit of hair from each side to braid it and then wrap it aroundmy head to look like a halo on top of my head. Then they started with my make up. They started with my eyes first. They applied silver eye shadow, adding navy blue to blend it at end of it; then they put eye liner and mascara after. Once they were satisfied with that, they started to put some blusher on my cheeks and they went on to put some lipstick. It was light rosy shade.
Once the make up was all sorted, the ladies started helping putting on my dress and put on my earrings and the necklace. Finally the shoes was the last thing to do was put on the high heels shoes. It was only three inches high but I'm ok with that. They ladies add finishes touches and checked me over. They looked pleased with themselves and before I know it, it was nearly time for the party and the guests would soon arrive.
"You look beautiful" the brunette gushed.
"Absolutely stunning, I might add" the blonde add.
"Thank you and thank you for getting me ready for the party" I said with gratitude. They beamed. I looked at myself in the mirror and I must say I do look nice. The ladies did a good job. When I busy looking at myself in the mirror, there someone was open the door and walked in. I turned round to see it was Rudra and I noticed that he was wearing a navy blue suit with white shirt under neath. He left two bottoms undone, showing his chest that some hair on. He was matching me. Did he do this deliberately and if so, why? I wonder. The ladies bowed to him and said "Your majesty " at the same time but he didn't pay much attention to them.
"Have you heard of knocking, I could of been naked" being annoyed. He didn't respond, just gave me a stern look. He looked at the two ladies.
"Leave" he commanded. They bowed and hastily left the room, closing the door behind them.
"You didn't need to be rude to them you know" I said unimpressed with his behaviour.
"I can say what I like. They're not of importance to me" shrugging like it's not a big deal.
"Well like it or not, it won't kill you to be polite sometimes" getting agitated with him.
"It might, so I won't chance it" he mused. Wait was he trying to be funny?
"You're weird swamp beast" feeling awkward all of a sudden. He just shrugged. We walked towards me and circle around me. He stand in front of me, looking up and down. He stared at me for a moment with emotionsin his eyes but can't put my fingerwhat though.
"You're missing something" he said. Really? What else is there. He went through his pocket and took out a velvet box and handed it to me.
"What's in the box?" Being curious.
"Open it" he said. So I did and what I saw was a small, silver bracelet chain and what attached to it was ring with a red gem. Why is he giving me gift. What's gotten in to him recently.
"It's beautiful Rudra" I said thoughtfully, looking at the jewellery in awe. He gave me a nod. Took it out of the box and slide the ring on middle finger and put the bracelet around my wrist that was attached to it.
"Thank you" I smiled. Then it occurred to me about the necklace I got for him. I went to my drawer from my bedside and brought out the necklace. I went back to him and handed it to him.
"I know you don't like me to giving you a gift on your birthday but when you sent me to the shop, to get your package, I thought of you when I saw the necklace so I couldn't leave without getting it" I said nervously. He looked at it and without a second thought he put on. I was shocked. I wasn't expected him to accept it let alone wear it.
"Soo I'm guessing you like it then?" Feeling hopeful. He looked at me dead in the eyes. I saw his mouth curved at corner of his lips. Was he smiling.
"Yes" is all he said. I signed with relief. He lifed his arm for me to take. I looked at and then him, he looked at me wanting me to take it; so I put my arm around his. When we about to leave the room, I thought about the dagger that Marco gave me. I let go of Rudra's are and went to get it and find a holder with a small belt so that I can wrap around my thigh. Rudra raise a brow at me.
"You could never know what would happen. It's safe to be prepare for anything thing" I can't explained. He noded understanding. I put my arm around his again and we left. We were walking towards the stair case when I heard his mother calling Rudra. She walked up to us with her husband by her side; along with them was Raiden. Ugh I really don't like her. I felt Rudra tense when he saw them. She was wearing a mossy green dress that went to her ankle and wearing green shoes to match. Her dress fitted well to her slender body. I must admit she looked good. The outfit worked well to her complexion.
"Rudra what's you doing with her? You was supposed to walk down with Raiden so everyone can see you guys are together" she hissed. He growled to that comment and his free hand was in a fist. His fist was so hard that you can see his vain popping out.
"Son It is most important to be seen with Raiden. You need to look like united front. There are important people at the party" the king said with authority.
"It would be an honour to stand by your side your majesty" she said with a smile. That ike me but I kept my face neutral. She's trying too much I thought. I swear the goddesses I saw pure hatred and fury in Rudra's eyes towards Raiden. Raiden's smile faltered a bit. He really can't stand her. To ease the tension around us, I mindlinked him.
"It's fine Rudra, I'm ok with it. Don't let them ruin tonight celebrations" I reassured him. It's not like I have a say in the matter. His eyes soften a little when he looked at me. That was new. Who would thought he has a soft side. He didn't respond but he did gave a short nod to me. He looked back to his parents.
"Fine" he grumbled. His parents looked pleased with that. They left first before us, leaving Raiden with us, but not without the queen shot daggers at me. She might shoot daggers at me, I actually have a dagger to through at her if she pissed me off too much. I smirked the thought of that.
Rudra lead me down the stairs, not giving Raiden a single glance. She just stood their on the spot, looking uncomfortable.
"You coming or not?" He snapped at her. She adjusted herself and hurried next to Rudra's side.
Once we entered the hall, Rudra was greeted by many people. They even greeted Raiden, to my distain. Some were alphas, with their lunars, from different packs, wasn't sure which ones but to be honest I wasn't paying that much attention. I don't like big crowds, I find it every uncomfortable; I don't even know how Rudra do these things or the patience for it and he doesn't have any.The council even came to greet Rudra and wishing him happy birthday.
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We're sitting at dinner table after hours of greeting people and saying happy birthday to Rudra; due that time was feeling bored and fed up. I even tried escaping a few times but Rudra kept me place next to him whenever I try to leave. I had a few curious looks from people when I was standing next to Rudra. While people was greeting Rudra and Raiden, I put on some spells on some them; like making their champagne boiling hot or extremely cold. I even made their voices a high or low depending how I'm feeling. I also made the lunar trip over themselves a few times. I couldn't help but snicker. I think Rudra notice me doing me but he didn't say anything which was surprising.
Anyway, we're sitting down and waiting for our food. Everyone was chatting away on the table. I was just minding my business, watching people mingle one and another. I was drinking when I felt Rudra leaning close to me.
"You look beautiful tonight" Rudra whispered to me. I chocked on my drink, some came out my nose making me have a coughing fit. Did he just compliment me? It didn't help that his parents looking at me like I'm disturbing them with my present. I think Raiden heard what he said cause her eyes turned firey red and was giving me a dirty look.
"What did you just say?" facing him with utter shocked.
"You heard me" raising a brow at me.
"You think I look beautiful?" I whispered, pointing to myself. He just nod at me. There was warmth in his ocean blue eyes, staring straight at me. His face soften with small smile looking at me. He was being sincere with me. I what's going on now, am I in a parallel universe right now cause this surreal. I didn't know what to say. I was speechless and that's rare for me.
"Thank you Rudra" I said, feeling underwhelmed. That's when the food has arrived and Rudra leaned back to his seat and everyone started eating. Once we were finished eating, there music was playing and everyone stated dancing. I was Bobbing to the music when Rudra suddenly got up making me and everyone on the table jumped to the sudden movement.
"Dance with me" he said, offering his hand to me. What gotten into him. His parents looked like he grown two heads and Raiden looked defeated, her eyes looked watery like she wanted to cry. Rudra didn't pay no mind to them. He lifted his hand a little close, couraging me to take it with hope in his eyes so I took it. He lead me to the centre to hall. He put one hand on my low back and the other in my hand then we started to dance. People watching us, making me feel nervous. Rudra noticed and he lift my chin in-between his index finger and thumb so that I'm looking at him.
"Just look at me. It's only you and me. No one else matters" he reassured me and for some reasons it just felt right. He's right it's just me and him right now.
"Ok who are you and what have you done to the real Rudra?" I jest. He just rolled his eyes and we started to dance.
"Are you having fun my pretty little demon?" He whispered.
"Yes I'm having thank you. I'm having a great time at the moment" I smiled at him and to my surprise he smiled back.
"Good. You deserve to have fun on your birthday" he said sincerely. I blushed to that.
We dance for a while until the music stopped and my feet stated to hurt. These heels are killing me. How on earth do women wear these things. Suddenly I had the urge to go to the bathroom.
"Swamp beast I need go to the bathroom" I said. Rudra nod.
"Don't be too long" he said, letting me go so I can go to the bathroom. I went to the bathroom and did my business and once I was done I went back to the hall. When I came out of the bathroom I bumped into no other than Raiden herself.
"You really need to look where you are going demon" Great, I really can't get a break. What does she want now? I thought.
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