Chapter 32: After the party
I'm dead. Dead dead dead. Or at least it feels that way.
I don't know if it's because of the fact I was poisoned, or because I have to wear a proper nightgown since I have to sleep beside Prince Horus. In his bed.
Now, what's wrong with my bed? It has just the right softness, it's nice, and I finally felt like I was getting used to it. But do I have a say? No. Did I have a say through most of the betrothal party? No. Did I still manage to save us all from the little annoying brat that thinks he should be emperor? YES!
Oh man, I'm so awesome.
Except for the almost dying part…
Huh…
In any case, this is awkward. As soon as we officially closed the party, Prince Horus took me directly to his chambers, and laid me in bed. Then he went over to a chair, which he has been sitting on for a while now, not saying anything.
"So… Wild party, huh?" I say, trying to lighten the mood a bit. Oh how I missed speaking.
"Lady Amy, it has been a long and hard day. Please just get some rest" He says in a tone that matches how I feel. But I can't just let it go. I need to talk. Not talking most of the day has build up a lot of talking that needs to be talked out, so let there be talking!
"What's going to happen to Prince Chaker?" I try sounding casual, but it seems to fail. As soon as his name gets over my lips, my body goes into a state of anxiety. Damn. Deep breaths, Amy. Deep breaths.
Without me noticing, Prince Horus quickly makes way over to me and takes a hand on my shoulder. Huh. He has gotten better at not just slamming it down.
"Do not worry. My Father and I will take care of him" Prince Horus says with strong voice, yet I can hear a hint of sadness in it. I mean, Prince Chaker is a tyrant, no doubt, but what exactly does 'take care of him' mean? They aren't going to kill him, right? When Prince Horus was deemed gay in the original novel, he only got imprisoned as well, so this shouldn't warrant a death sentence either.
Besides… Prince Horus can say what he wants, but it does seem like he cares about his brother somehow. The tsundere prince makes a comeback.
"Hey…" I say, wondering if I can ask about something that Prince Horus would most likely feel uncomfortable with.
"Can I… Sleep with you?" Only when I notice the facial expression he sends me, I see my mistake.
"I mean, would you mind if we… Hugged… While laying down… To sleep…" I'm feeling really vulnerable. Ah, this sad state of mine. I thought I could joke my way through, but sadly the reality of things is just a tad too overwhelming.
"I-" Prince Horus starts, interrupting himself.
"As you wish…" He says, after which he lies down, making his arms ready for me to lie in. I take my place. Ah… This is awkward. But also kind of soothing… A few tears starts dripping down on the bed, as I close my eyes and let myself feel the things I'm trying to bottle up.
"I used to lie like this with my mother…" Prince Horus mumbles from behind me. I guess both of us are a bit sensitive today.
"Tell me something about your mother" I urge him with a bit of a sniffle. He makes my favorite sigh as he thinks.
"There was this one time, where I stole a piece of cake for her from the kitchen. She was not supposed to have sweets according to a physician, but it was her favorite cake, so I just had to get it to her somehow" Prince Horus says, a bit dreamingly.
"Awwww, you were cute as a boy. What happened?" I ask teasingly, feeling a bit better. I never imagined the rude piece of trash from the garden would end up becoming this good of a friend, and this comforting of an existence. Even though he sucks at comforting…
"I do not think I understand the question, Lady Amy. I was never 'cute'" Prince Horus says, trying to sound like he took offence, but I feel like I can hear a little smile along with it.
"You did well today" Prince Horus says after a bit of silence. I smile to myself, closing my eyes.
"Thanks. You did well too" I say, finding myself extremely funny.
"Of course I did. It is-"
"Your duty as a prince, I mean, CROWN prince" I say, interrupting him, laughing a bit.
"OH MY GOD YOU'RE THE CROWN PRINCE!" I exclaim surprised as my earlier realization hits me again.
"Lady Amy… What is 'God'?" Prince Horus asks confused. Sigh. Not this again. I did notice their entire 'religion' is based on the children's book, and I also came to the conclusion there wasn't really a 'god' here. So how should I explain it?
"Well. Eh. Never mind" I say, my brain in turmoil once again. If he is the crown prince I'm the future empress. Maybe I shouldn't have put that antidote pill in my glass after all. Death really feels preferred right now. -Or rather. Again.
"I do mind, Lady Amy. All of these weird words seem quite strange. That coupled with you wanting to go to Visersadie, as well as the books you purchased in another language. I can't help but feel like these are all connected in some way" Prince Horus is so damn perceptive. Okay, there is no other choice. I have to use my ultimate tactic, passed down from my mom, my 'real' mom, who got it passed down from her mom.
The ultimate "I'm sleeping so I can't hear you" strategy!
"Zzzzzzz" I snore.
"Lady Amy…. I know you are awake" He says.
"ZZZZZZZ" I snore again, now louder. Prince Horus lets out a sigh, and I know I've won peace for now. I guess I have to figure out what to tell him some other time, but for now… I think I can get a good night's rest. And as such, I fall asleep in my fiancé's arms. Sorry Sir Windsor! I'm not trying to steal your man!
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