A Tale Beyond Destiny

Chapter 36: Her Father, The King(Caleb)

I was in my office, doing the same thing as usual, though I must say that I could come out of work early today because I really did not have anything to do other than double check some of the files that Fabian had given me earlier. Other than that, my schedule was already cleared and I was already good to go once I finally finished reading the file in my hand.

I smiled to myself as I started to think of something that I could cook for Caliana, because I already knew that she was very tired because of what she had been doing these days. I started to list down all the foods that I knew she would eat, and would not be able to refuse because it soothed her taste, and I did not bother to consider buying some take-outs, because I knew, even though it may sound like I was boasting, that she liked the food that I cooked than the food we ordered on some restaurant.

I knew that she was still a bit skeptical about what she had promised me, when she told me that she would tell me the truth once everything was alright. I knew that it pressured her, and I did not want her to feel that way whenever I was around. I wanted her to be as relaxed as before, because I already knew that she was just letting herself show all her emotions to me because she trusted me with all her heart.

I did not want her to worry just because of the promise that she had made, and I knew that cooking some food for her, even though it was just as simple as that, would be enough to make her feel that she did not have to pressure herself over this. She did not have to do this to herself, because I was willing to wait for her until she could finally tell me the truth, without a fear inside of her heart.

After all, I already knew that I would be able to accept everything that she would say to me, given that I loved her way too much. Even though it may sound so weird and so unreal, even though she would tell me something that I knew I would have a hard time believing, I knew that in the end, I would still be able to accept her with all her heart. I knew that nothing would change. Even more so, I personally think that this would be a great step for both of us to have a stronger relationship.

I would never do something that would make me lose her. I would never do anything that would result in the downfall of our relationship. No, I would never do that, because I already knew, right from the start, that she was the only person that I would care for this so much. I knew that no one could replace her in my heart, and I did not intend to do something like that to her.

I planned to cherish her all my life, and nothing, and no one, would be able to stop me from doing so. I would not let something like this be the cause of us parting our ways. I would not let something like this be the cause of the pain that I knew both of us were bound to feel once I did something wrong to her.

I sighed as I shook my head because my mind was like it again. I started to think again, and I already knew that nothing good would happen if I let myself get drowned in my thoughts. I knew that I would never be able to finish anything, and I did not intend to do that because I knew that Caliana was waiting for me at my own home. I knew that it would just ruin my plans later, and I did not like the idea of doing that because I really wanted to do something for her, for Caliana.

I took a deep breath first before I finally let myself focus on the file I was reading once again. Though I could tell that I was just trying to do so, because I could not seem to process anything that was written on the file. I tried to read the same sentence over and over again, but then again, I still could not process anything.

I let out a sigh as I messed up my hair, clearly irritated that I lost all my focus as I let my mind start to swirl with too many thoughts. Even though it was all about Caliana, I could not help but to get really frustrated, because again, I planned to do something later but it seemed like I would not be able to do so because of my own thoughts, and my own mind.

I let out a frustrated sigh once again, before I finally decided that I should just make myself some cup of coffee to wake myself up, because really, I did not think that I would be able to work in this state of my mind. I knew that I was just bound to think over and over again, and I would never let that happen because I badly wanted to return home now.

I did not bother to call Fabian and tell him to make me some strong black coffee because I knew that, unlike me, he was too busy right now. I knew that he was trying to fit all of my schedule for the next day, as that was the only day that our client and some business partners were available, and the issue before was not that fully solved and I made him the one who would check it out once in a while.

All in all, I can say that he was busier than me, and I did not know if I should celebrate because this was the first time that something like this had happened, or I should feel guilty because I was somehow the reason why he had to do too much work today. But then again, I thought that he would be able to finish that because I knew how efficient he is, and I certainly did not choose him as my assistant just because he was my friend. I knew that he was capable of doing almost anything, and that was the main reason why I agreed that he should be my assistant.

I sighed once again, this time with a smile on my face, because I already felt relaxed just listening to the coffee to be brewed and the smell of it that I had come to love, because of my constant staying at night in this office, before I met Caliana. I certainly missed those days, though I never wanted to go back in that way because I was already too comfortable living with her.

I certainly did not want to trade the thought of her, always waiting for me to come home to my own house. After all, that was the best thing that had ever happened to me, and I never wanted that to disappear. I never wanted to trade something that I knew both of us love, even if it was just the simplest thing.

I smiled at myself once again, before I finally decided that I should return to my office now and finish my cup of coffee, while I tried to finish what I had been reading over and over again. Then, after that, I knew that I could finally come home and really do what I had planned in my mind earlier.

I was about to do just that, but I was stopped when I heard a commotion outside. I knew that it may sound so absurd, given that only Fabian and I were on this floor of my company building, but I also certainly knew that I did not imagine the shouts of my employees as though something bad had happened on the floor below.

Somehow, my heart pounded in fear for them. Somehow, I could not shake off the thought that something had happened to them. And that fear had become too strong when I heard that they still did not stop shouting out of dread, and that was the moment that I had decided to check it out, because I knew that something was really wrong.

This was the very first time that something like this had happened, and I certainly knew that something bad had really happened. Even if my Uncle’s threat was looming around before, something like this had never happened inside my office, and I knew that whatever the reason was, it was something bad and I hoped that they were just alright, even if that was the case.

I was about to do just that, and I was prepared to open the door of my office, but I was stopped when I saw that it was opened, forcefully, which made me back away from it with a shocked expression on my face. I looked up at the person who was the main reason why something like that had happened, but my heart pounded even more when I saw how intimidating the man in front of me was.

He was standing tall as though he wanted the people around him to worship him. He had this aura as if he was some kind of aristocrat of some country that I did not know had existed in this world. He was wearing the same style of clothes that I could always remember. That style of clothes that I saw Caliana wear the first time we met. The clothes were as though they came from the medieval period of this world, though it may sound so absurd, because I never heard anyone wearing something like this in the middle of the city; even more so, I personally think that this kind of clothing was only seen in some historical movies.

I tried to look into his eyes, but I could not seem to hold his gaze because I could feel how powerful he was. I could feel that there was something about him that I should fear, but I could not seem to figure out what it was. I tried to act like he did not affect me though, because somehow, it felt like I needed to do that for some reason that I did not have any idea what it was about.

“Are you Caleb Dwayne Miller?” he asked me, which made me get frozen in place because I certainly knew that I did not know anything about him, nor had I met him before. I looked at him, and I knew that I was not able to hide the shock in my face the moment that I saw that he had that kind of smile on his face, as though he knew that I would act like that way. “Do not get flabbergasted, Young Man, for I know everything about you.”

My expression got cold because of what he said. That was the moment that I knew that he had something on his mind that he would do to me, and whatever that plan was, I knew that it had never been good. The way he looked at me as though he was so certain that I was the man he needed to meet, and the way he showed so much confidence when he said that he knew everything about me, I had come into an idea that he had something to say to me.

“What do you want?” I asked him in a cold tone, but it seemed like he was never affected by that because he just laughed at me, as though he was mocking me. He even shook his head, in a regal way, before he gave me a smirk that almost made me shiver down my spine, but I forced myself not to do anything. “What makes you personally go to my office?” I even added, though I certainly did not know what I had done that.

His smirk widened even more as he heard that from me, before he strode inside of my office without even waiting for my invitation, though I doubt that he would ask for one, if ever. I just followed him with my gaze, and I tried my best not to get angry when I saw that he sat on my chair as though it was his own possession.

“I did not plan to stay in your office, or whatever you call this room,” he said as he looked around my office as if he was finding something, but then, he resorted to just spinning my chair in order for him to overlook the whole city as if he was the one who was controlling everything that he could see, as of this moment. “But you made me reconsider my plans.” He casted me a brief look, before he returned his gaze on the whole city.

I just stayed silent behind him as I did not know what to do any longer. I wanted to call the security, though it seemed like I would never be able to do that because he was at my desk, where I left my phone. I wanted to ask for help because it seemed like he was planning something, but I also reconsider that plan because I really think that no one would be able to stop him from doing anything.

“I have planned something extravagant for this whole city, for this whole world,” he said, which made me stiffen as my eyes widened in shock. Even though I could not see his face, I knew that he had this kind of look as though he was saying that he would do it, and he would certainly succeed in doing so. “But I know that I needed to find you first, because of something, or rather, someone that has been with you all this time.”

I got frozen in place once again as I heard him say that. I knew whom he was talking about. I knew that it was Caliana he was referring to, but why did he have to go in this way just because of her? Was it because he was one of the people in her past? Was he one of those people who made her run away from her own home?

“Yes, you are right about what you have in your mind,” he said, which made me look at him once again with a frown on my face, though he just smirked at me as he turned in my direction once again. “But I would like to object to the last line that you have said, I am certainly not the one who made her go as far as away as she could. She made the decision herself.”

My eyes burned with anger because of what he had said. I certainly knew that Caliana never really wanted to have that kind of decision in her life. I knew the moment that I looked at her place that she somehow missed the place she once called her home. I knew that she had just decided that because she never felt the freedom that she deserved to have.

Whatever this man was saying was complete bullsh*t. I knew that she never really wanted that, and she was just forced to do so because of their ill treatment of her.

I had that in my mind, but I stopped thinking when I heard him laugh as though he had heard something so absurd. It was as if all that he had read in my mind, even though I did not know how he was able to do that, was so ridiculous for him, and that made my blood boil because of anger. I shot him a glare, but he never wavered, instead, he looked at me with a gaze that made me almost want to shiver, but I stopped myself from doing so.

“Let me tell you something, Young Man, about the woman you are so in love with,” he said as he stood up from his seat and went to my side, as I tried not to back down at him. I even held his gaze, even though my knees already wanted to give up on me. “She is not like the person you knew. She has this kind of attitude inside her that will make you want to turn back at her. She will just control you, just like what she always has always done in the past.”

“Whatever you will say,” I told him as I shot him a glare. “Whatever words that will leave your mouth.” I did not back down, and instead, I looked at him straight into his eyes as though I would never fear him, even if I did not know who he is to Caliana. “My love for her will never change. I will never leave her, nor do anything that will make her turn away from me.”

The man in front of me just gave me a sh*t eating grin as though he was thrilled about what I just said, though I doubt that was really his reason why he had that kind of look on his face. “Really?” he asked as he even nodded his head as though he had considered that. Then, suddenly, he just shrugged as he walked past me. “Then let us see if you will still stay by her side until the end.”

He stopped in his tracks as if he remembered something, before he turned to look at me and said, “Or if ever, the two of you will really have a happy end.”