SEA'S BRIDE (PHILMYTHO ROMANCE II)

CHAPTER 42

All these mythical creatures should have their own ways or abilities to protect them at least. If they can be cursed, such as those cursed kataws that tried to infiltrate the dome, perhaps their enemies could have been more omnipotent than them to bestow such powerful curse like a piece of cake. The only one I could think of right now is Amanikable, having been able to wield an ancient divine weapon makes him no less than capable of endowing any curse. But knowing he is the God who protects the seas, why would he harm the creatures living within his realm?

Speaking of Amanikable--A name which I know he doesn't want me to call him--I wonder where could he be right now? I asked about him from Leandro the moment I woke up, but the butler was quick to answer that his master left with some of his guards somewhere off the realm. I envy the master for having the privileges of going in and out of the whole dome. Though, what resurface from my emotion now isn't envy anymore but a bit of irritation. Amanikable has taken an advantage of me again last night. But it wasn't him whom I'm irritated at--it's actually myself. I just can't believe that I open-handedly allow everything to go on and get myself too indulged by his kiss last night.

Despite the pleasure that it gave me, which I normally would've despised, It still brings me to wonder how did my energy ended up being drained. I tried asking Leandro about it but he can't answer me either. It took me so much humiliation to swallow just to ask that butler only to be answered with an 'I have no idea' . It's indeed a waste of time. Therefore, I wish to see the Amanikable, for he is the only one who could give the answers that I want.

Why is it that his kiss was so slow yet so aggressive? Could it be that he tried to suck in my energy through that kiss?

That was an assumption I had in mine because if I could remember it right, Amanikable did save me before by infusing me some kind of an essence to hydrate me and restore my energy. And that, too, was done through kissing. He kissed me that time as well. but compared to what happened last night, that one was gentler and he was just still. My thoughts were pretty much uncomplaced, and these very thoughts brought me to the idea that Amanikable might have done it in order to regain energy from me. But how? I mean, I am just a mere human. If I was Thalia then perhaps it is possible. I don't have any powers or any divine abilities like Amanikable. So why me?

I had to quickly withdraw my theory because it obviously lacks of proofs. As of now, I have so much question that still remains unsolved. Most of my theories have no concrete basis so I could not just prove them as the reason behind this and that. It's very tiring to keep on reading and just end up in a dead end. Right now, I think I would need to relax my brain first before it even explodes from over thinking again.

I decided to end my research for the day and ask Aya to accompany me for an afternoon tea. She was reluctant with my plea, that's why I had to ask Leandro to come with us and Join instead. But even Leandro was also hesitant to join me for a tea.

"Why can't any of you join me for a tea? Was there any rule that forbids any of you from joining me for an afternoon tea?" I asked them while my arms were clutched on top of my chest. My left brow is lifted as I wait for there response when someone answered from behind.

And he said, "Well It was I, who forbid to use my garden by somebody else's personal affairs." he wasn't the person I wish to see and hear right now though I was indeed looking for him earlier today. His voice is plain, that you could hardly distinguish whether he woke up at the wrong side of the bed or not. But this doesn't mean I'm already safe. He may be a bit of docile now, but he can still be triggered to explode so easily.

"What are you doing here?" I asked. I was a bit intimidated by his sudden greeting.

"This is my garden, so why won't I be?" His sarcastic response didn't flinch me this time. I'm beginning to get used his behavior, it was all just a shield. It just brings me to wonder though, why is he doing this or more like to whom is he fortifying those barricades that confides his true ego?

"It's all right, you can have your garden all to yourself. I'll be bringing my tea into my room." I said gesturing Aya to come pick the tea sets so we could move quickly outside the artificial garden.

"Sit back, woman." He instantly demanded. Here goes his dominant spirit trying to won me by intimidation. I don't wish him to prevail this time, but if I decide to answer him back it will only result a feud between us again.

So I decided to test one of my theories on him this time. I hate the fact that because I love decoding things, I always end up risking my pride and safety just to find out if my hunches or theories are correct. And right now, I took my steps closer to him after I decide to turn around. There is no turning back now, If I'd like to find out an answer to my queries without the need to ask him immediately then I bet this is the perfect timing. I could only wish though that Leandro and Aya aren't here to witness this assertive plan I am about to roll out.

As I stood an inch closer to him, I immediately cling my arms around his shoulders. Surprisingly, he didn't even showed any odd reaction. His oceanic-blue eyes were pinned towards mine while I playfully glide my palm across his broad shoulders, "What if I told you that I will only sit back If you will let the attendants leave and answer three of my questions." and I finally said it.