Her Sickness, His Cure

Chapter 5 (Part 2)

As more time passed, life was gradually getting extremely complicated.

I was getting suspicious when I didn't see India for the next few days. She couldn't even be bothered to leave a f*****g note. The little brat sulked because there was a woman out there who genuinely liked me and I her. However, he did say he would meet her one day.

Highly doubtful.

I thought it ended with the annoying behaviors of my two friends but no. My lady was also having issues.

Lilian's attitude was getting bizarre because of her fears. Now it wasn't just spiders, she wasn't able to see cockroaches or snakes either. She would just freak the hell out and scream like a mad woman.

It was getting so bad that I spoke to Mr. Rhysand about this. He promised me that he would try to get a hold of a doctor. Any doctor in Red Kingdom. Lilian was also having trouble sleeping for the last few days. I always stayed with her and tried to spend most of my time with her. I stopped thinking about Tim and India because I knew Lilian needed me the most.

That's how my days went on. I even started to deliver the letters on my own so I could finish my job faster and see Lilian right after. I just hoped that Tim would understand my absence. I hoped he would understand what I was going through.

Mostly because I couldn't even begin to understand how this mess came to be. It pained me to see Lilian like that. She was truly disturbed and she needed medical care.

Sometimes Lilian has these episodes when I was with her. She would run behind me and beg for me to chase her scary spiders, cockroaches snakes or any kind of bugs away. I would immediately try of course but by the time I get there, they would disappear. It was like they only came out of the shadows to scare poor Lilian.

And when I say this to her, she gets angry and there goes a perfect day.

I didn't know what to do and so we decided to give each other some time. I didn't want to leave her but this decision was also supported by her worried grandfather.

"Call me if you need anything. Please." I sternly said to her grandfather.

Before leaving her house that day, I walked up to Lilian and gave her a warm hug.

"I'll always be here for you. I promise."

"I know that Kyle." She hugged me for a long time before we let go of each other.

"I'll see you when I get better. I will get better." She gave me playful wink but I could see that she was extremely exhausted. I smiled widely at her to mask my concern.

You will get better.

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A Week Later

The next day I tried my best looking for India.

She was gone.

I asked everyone who knew her but they didn't see any sign of her for more than a week. It's been more than ten f*****g days since I last saw her. I know India was the adventurous type but she would tell me if she was about to disappear for more than a day. This was not like her at all and I was worried. I couldn't even talk to Lilian because we promised to give each other more time.

I couldn't talk to Tim because he was suddenly busy with his studies. He was clearly lying about that. Tim was angry I delivered letters alone for a few days. If he wanted to act like that, I was going to let the spoilt brat sulk all week. I wish I could just slap him.

In conclusion, no India, no Lilian and no little brat.

Which is why I found myself in the shed.

"Okay Sorin and Selene listen up!" I clapped my hands to get their attention.

"I need the two of you to go look for your buddy. Rexamus. Remember him? When was the last time you saw him?" I blinked at Sorin and Selene. They blinked in reply.

"Guys! Did he tell you where he was going? In horse language? Anything? I need answers from the two of you! Where is Rexamus and India?!"

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India's POV

I hugged my knees to my chest due to the cold. I didn't know how long it has been. The dingy atmosphere did not bode well for me. Moreover, I kept wondering why no one was looking for me. Did they not realize I was missing?

Kyle probably thought I went out of town. I just wished he would put the pieces together. I really needed him now. I really needed to get out of this place. As I felt the cold seep through my bones, I heard the big metal gates opening. I dreaded what was to happen next.

My mood only worsened as I heard the sound of footsteps. It got closer and closer to my cell and then it stopped. I hesitantly looked up to see none other than the King himself.

"Don't you look comfortable." He smirked down at me. His eyes glinted with mischief and mayhem.

"I see you came here to gloat." I spat out. Trust me I tried to be respectful but it was getting tiring. Especially when I had to say your majesty at the end of every sentence.

"And I see that you've not learnt your place yet. So stubborn." He said with venom in his voice as he paced outside my cell.

"My attitude is quite understandable don't you think? Besides, nothing is worse than your immaturity, Your Majesty. If you've come to hear-"

"You apologize? Yes that's why I'm here so let's hear it. Three words. Not that hard for someone with your level of intelligence."

"Apologies shouldn't be thrown around Your Majesty. I did nothing wrong. I only apologise for barging in without a seeking an audience with you. Nothing else."

"That is not what you should be sorry for, dear witch."

"You can forget it. I'd rather freeze down here." I sneered at him as anger overtook the rest of my emotions. He simply stared at me with a certain glint in his eyes.

"Love the fire in you. Oddly, I admire it." I rolled my eyes and turned away. "Would you like a blanket to stop that awful shivering? I bet a little warmth would tone down your distress."

I guess he's started his f*****g games again. He did this very often.

"Why won't you just leave me alone?" I grumbled.

"People don't last very long in this place. At least not as long as you have so far. You are stubborn beyond words-"

"For the right reasons. What horrible crime have I committed? I asked you a few questions because I care for the people in your kingdom." I had to emphasize my words so that his pea sized brain could begin to understand certain bits of what I was trying to say.

"You were disrespectful, ill-mannered, arrogant and you broke more than three laws. I could have you hanged after a good whipping session. You know that right?"

"Why haven't you killed me then?" I demanded as I looked him right in the eye. Partly because I was curious myself. If he could just throw me down here, why not finish the job?

"Why am I not dead Your Majesty?" Something flashed in his eyes for a split second. It seemed as though he couldn't answer me. He didn't have the words. I wanted to push further but then he was back to his egoistic self.

"You will be soon if you choose to be stubborn. I don't have to kill you, witch. This place will." My shivering became worse once he said those words.

"I'm not as stubborn as you." I mumbled as he was about to leave. The king turned around in a flash and gave me a deadly glare.

"What did you say?"

"You need help with this new threat. Your people are dying and you don't know what or who is behind these deaths. You need help and you refuse to ask for it. You have powerful allies but still you refuse any help, thinking you can solve this problem all alone. Who's stubborn now? Who's arrogant now?" I taunted him. Someone had to say it. Why not me?

Instead of barging in and strangling me to death, he simply observed me. Then ever so slowly, the corner of his lips quirked up. He was weirdly amused and not angry.

"The things I'd do to that rebellious mouth of yours." He said in a cool manner. "I think you're going to stay here for some time."

"You can't-"

"I'm sorry what? I can't keep you in here?" He mocked me. "Remember, all you have to do is apologize. Easy." He stared at my pathetic self. I only stared back in defiance. I could stay here for a few more days.

He shook his head and chuckled at me, like I was a child. Which I probably was, agewise.

The moment I heard the sound of metals locks, my shoulders sagged. I was tired, weak and cold. If I spent more time in this filth, I was going to get seriously ill.

Where are you Kyle?

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That's all for now babes! Till next time. Do share your thoughts. I appreciate them?