The hearts broken promises

chapter 4

‘Black King?’ Shori asked.

‘Yes. Rumors at school said, his a genius. But he tends to fool around or like the ‘King’. And not so long ago, he beaten up some men at the local pub. His only 17 years old, but keeps on giving me trouble. More wild than the rest.’

‘Oh, you know how boys are! They tend to have their little freedom and mark their territory. But like you said, he is a genius. But why a King? Not a Grand Duke?’ Sharon asked the handsome middle aged Duke.

‘His the Top at the King's Scholars.’

‘King's Scholars?’ Wolfram asked.

‘Oh, sorry about that my dear, a King's Scholar is one who has passed the College Election examination and is awarded a Foundation Scholarship and admitted into a house, College, which is the oldest Eton house and comprised solely of King's Scholars.’

‘I don’t understand but I think in time I will.’

‘Don’t worry my dear. My youngest son may have that reputation but he will teach you many things. I have talked to him weeks ago and he agreed to have you. I have also arranged your quarters at Eton. While staying there, both of you will be roommates at the boarding house. But I have bought an apartment for you and him to live, every break – or you can come at Luxembourg. What ever will be the best option for the two of you.’

‘Thank you Grand Duke Henric. I am honored and my heartfelt gratitude to you and your family.’

Wolfram stares at the people around him when the conversation picks up again. Bob explaining him about things like his financial will be handle by Sharon and Shori. That he and Shori will be going out tomorrow to buy him new set of clothes and things he needed at school.

He sighs happily. He have been down and feeling so painful for the pass few days – but right now, he slowly forgets it. This is a new life for him – a life living without being shadowed by his brothers… a life without Yuuri.

He smiles and nods at the Maou Heika of Earth when explaining things. Yes, this is it. His new life. A new beginning for him.

‘Wolf, that wont bite you, so eat it.’ Shori cant help but smile at the cute Demon Prince. They are at the shopping center Manor-La Placette and currently dining at a restaurant and he ordered something for Wolfram. And the Demon Prince looks at it skeptically. He tries hard not to laugh. Sharon on the other hand tells Wolfram what are the meal and its ingredients.

‘Wolfie that’s Älplermagronen. It taste good. It’s made of macaroni, potatoes, onions, small pieces of bacon, and melted cheese.’ Wolfram looks at it again not before glaring at Sharon who has the grace to laugh when she calls him Wolfie.

Shori sighs happily. They are done with most of the shopping – clothes, now after eating school materials are next .

He looks again at the now eating Demon Prince. Right now he really wants to whack all the people in Shin Makoku. Don’t they know how precious and how Wolfram has been suffering? No – probably not. They all think of him as incurable, tsundere and wagamama puu. And the fire in those emerald eyes! Where have they gone too?

Wolfram has high respect to the Kingdom and its symbol and tradition. When they we’re shopping with his clothes, Sharon and him picks a black polo long and short sleeves and black pants – Wolfram held up his hand and shook his head.

‘Black are for royalties. I’m sorry but I cannot wear black… I am not of royalty.’

Shori and Sharon looks at each other. Sharon raised her brow. Shori face Wolfram. ‘Wolfram, you are not in Shin Makoku anymore. Black garments are usual on Earth. And who says you’re not royalty? You are the Demon Prince aren’t you?’

‘I am not Shori Heika. It’s just so happens that my Hahaue was the former Maou. Right now I am only Shin Makoku’s loyal soldier.’

‘Enough with this Heika thing. Listen to me. First of all, just call me Shori or Onii-chan. Next, you are not just a mere soldier. You are the Royal Ambassador of the two worlds. Don’t ever belittle yourself. Then, you are to wear any clothes you fancy. Whoever tell you not or reprehend tell me! I’ll have a thing or two to tell them!’

Wolfram blush and gave a curt nod. Shori let out a satisfied smile and gets back to looking at clothes. Wolfram smiles and look at Shori. ‘Onii-chan’. Shori, the future Maou of Earth just asked him to just call him Shori or Onii-chan. Yuuri and his brother are the same – but also different. Shori doesn’t flinched when he touches him. Yuuri will. It’s like he has some kind of a disease. He shook his head vehemently – he will not think of Yuuri in that way anymore. He is not Yuuri’s fiancé anymore. Both of them are not together and both have different lives ahead of them. Different future.

‘Oh! This looks good on you Wolfie! Try this!’ Sharon excitedly shove to Shori some of the clothes and drags Wolfram to the dressing room. Sharon smirks happily and proudly. People are looking at them – no – looking at the beautiful blonde. Sure, there are many blonde and green eyes on Earth – this is not rare. But blonde and green eyes isn’t the only thing that make them look at Wolfram.It’s Wolfram’s innocence and proud tilt of his head. His pouting red lips. His stubborn frown. He looks royalty tame and yet wild. Like his wavy and untamable blonde hair. They fit perfectly at Wolfram’s face. Like they are wavy because Wolfram looks good in it. And not to say that delicate slim fingers and wrist. She asked so many times if Wolfram truly is a soldier of 80+ years. Wolfram doesn’t have any calluses. He has the most smooth and delicate hands. Shori told her maybe because Wolfram can heal himself. And yes, Wolfram has muscles but they are not that bulky – Wolfram’s muscle fits his delicate frame. And she does so envies that slender waist! Women such as she – always need to maintain their figure, watch out for foods – but last night Wolfram eats with gusto and she can see the emerald green eyes sparkle with delight when Jose served a parfait.

Emerald green eyes. It’s truly astounding and amazing staring at them. When Wolfram emerged from the lake – his eyes are dull… lacking of emotion. And sad… but she saw them come to life – a little yes – but still it came to life with the mention of him attending school and learning new things. She so wishes to see that emerald green eyes with passion and with its full blast of emotion.

‘Uhm… Sharon-san, how do I look?’ Wolfram emerged from the dressing room and she can hear people murmurs behind her. Well, well… an angel drop by this store!

Wolfram looks devastatingly attractive. Wearing a simple black polo, with a necktie tied like a ribbon. A black pants that shows his slender frame, a high boots. Wolfram looks like a gothic prince. But contrasting with all that is his beautiful face and colors.

‘Yes! You look perfect. We’ll get that.’ Sharon said. And Wolfram changes again.

‘You are enjoying this, you know.’ Shori said behind Sharon.

‘Hmp! Am I the only one? You look like a adoring Onii-san to him.’ Sharon said with a raised eyebrow. Shori has the grace to blush.

‘Right…’ Shori rolled his eyes. Yeah, whatever. The old woman knows how to hit him. Whatever. His here to teach and spoil Wolfram a little… Wolfram deserves it. If those stoic soldiers of a brother of him doesn’t care – he does. He’ll spoil Wolfram!

‘Wolfram eat those veggies. They’re good.’ Shori told the Demon Prince, when he sees that all vegetables are put on the corner of his plate.

‘No.’ Wolfram pouts and doesn’t dare touch the green thing.

Shori sighs. Wagamama Puu. ‘Eat them. You cant just eat meat. That will be bad for you.’

‘No. They’re… they’re vile creatures!’

‘Wolfie dear. Eat them, they wont hurt you. They will make you a lot stronger and not just meats. C’mon try it.’ Sharon coaxed the pouting Demon Prince.

‘Fine! But just a little.’ Wolfram pierced an onion and swallowed it.

Both of them chuckles when Wolfram makes a grimace.