Power of Love

Chapter 16: Love + Faith = Magic

            Em believes in magic. She never tires on watching fantasy movies and read on magical stories when she was a little kid. Victoria reads to her every night and Em never sleeps until her mom finishes the book of magic. Perks of Love is a book written by VK and a beginner in her writing career. During the olden times, stories were written on tablets or stones where pictures or people or animals were used to foretold an event, story or memory of a clan, family or city. Victoria always read Perks of Love where all sorts of stories were written in one whole book. But the heroes and heroines were kings or gods, fairies or angels ruling the world and or trying to ruin it with magic. Real magic is something that can change a heart and lifts one’s spirit to believe in the supernatural, the divine and impossible. In a world full of magic is a world full of possibilities. There is no wrong or right, together they make a good team, making a tale complete. Without the villain, the hero can’t win and save the day or have a happy ending. Without the evil or bad guy there can be no story of heroic tales and good witches rescuing maidens or virgins from evil sorcerers . Or there wouldn’t be a story where an angel defeated a devil. Or the Man King who became a Saviour, winning against the King of Darkness to redeem the World.

                Em loved all the stories, magic and adventures that book let her imagine. Victoria never revealed to her that the stories were factual events that happened in the kingdom and the world. Writers and authors make their characters seem fictionary for the readers to be fascinated and not be scared of them. This type of writing also helps readers to have fun and get inspired in playing with one’s imagination and live in a world full of colours, dreams and fantasies. Love and hate, life and death or happiness and grief goes hand in hand to make a story real and exciting. Em didn’t know that her mom was molding her to become strong and trusting in what the universe, the gods and the Creator in stored for her now and in the future.

                A/R As the author I believe that we have power to make magic real. It is the belief, faith and positivity that make a dream a reality. What seems to be impossible can be possible if we believe it will come true. There is always a possibility of all possibilities that miracles happen when we believe. Miracles happen from a mind connected to one’s heart’s unwavering faith. The heart and the mind goes hand in hand to make magic happen. Are you ready? Yes, Let’s go and make awesome magic together!

                It’s been a while since I spoke with my son, but how will I talk to him when I transform and shape shift like wildfire, Beatrice thought while travelling on a whirlwind. I change from a man to a little girl, whatever I thought of and couldn’t stop because I am bound to change again and again sometimes I am uncontrollable. I wanted to talk to you Maxim when I ran into you and your family, but how can I when I looked like a strange woman whom you don’t know. I couldn’t even remember what I exactly looked like before. Oh, fate, how can you do this to me, I have wished to become invinsible but not so resilient, all knowing and go with the flow being. I often looked at myself in the mirror, where I see my self as beautiful but empty like the dog puppet in Gleipnir. I have the flesh and the emotions but not the soul and the life as human. People control me with their feelings, I shift to whatever person they want me to be depending on how they feel that day. And I’m so fed up being controlled like that. I will change but not as what others want me to be but as I want my self to be for me. Maxim, I’ll be back and when I do, I’ll be the mother I want me for you. I am imperfect but my imperfect self loves you perfectly.  What is perfection then? It is just a word with no definite type of a person. Nobody’s perfect but we all try to be whole one way or another. Being complete with myself, having hate and love, joy and sadness, fears and strengths, good and evil in me make me totally human, perfect as a yin and yang to evolve and grow. But am I human? No, I am me, a traveller with countless occupations with one goal, to change and be like the wind, free and beautiful, magnanimus and wonderful, forever divine but real. Yes I have evolved and I am a new person, though hit and killed many times like titanium, bullets bounce back and make me stronger, wise, prettier. For in misery and beauty one thing only differs, how we define pain and beauty, both are wonderful experiences. It is how we define and accept it, it is how we live and use it to our advantage. It is like a dessert here, because I feel that my heart is desolate and dry without love and desire. But thinking about my son gives me hope that I can change and be filled with water of peace and care. I will see you again Maxim, and when that time comes you’ll be ready to accept the true me, Beatrice,  away from the crowd in a  small hut on top of Candor Mountain overlooking St. Paul Vill , said the words like she’s whispering in the wind to reach Maxim and  it did. The man whom she called her son somewhat felt his heart whimper with gladness and strength. “Be strong my Maxim, you will be king and I will assure you that it is what destiny calls you for. To make beautiful changes in our land far from what your dad and I did and could ever imagine doing”.

                Mom?, Hmm…Maxim heard someone call his name and felt like he is being watched from afar. He was by his dear mother. Now he feels safe, loved and protected, unlike before when he felt lost, alone and afraid. I love you mom, and whatever happened to you, it’s okay. I am waiting to see you and I will be waiting for us to be together again, someday…he added resting his hand on his chest, his heart.

Okay.. Beatrice said in her mind. Mother and son understood each other, at last.

Love and faith equals magic is the key to our longing for peace and unity. It is not easy to forgive but it is a grace that the Creator gives to all so we can remain pure and sinless. We can start anew after forgiveness and by mending our ways or making things right after the mistakes. I wonder how mom forgave dad after all these years by faking his death. Leopold has had a tough time having a father who badly ruled the kingdom to its ruin. Then there’s Tessa, Rodolfo and many citizens of the land who suffered because of their loyalty to the Crown. It is so ironic to even realize that there are people who wished to lay their lives and forever for the King. How beautiful It would be, if all just love, forgive and accept each other openly and bravely. Haaa… I don’t really understand love and forgiveness but what I do know is that I am in love now and happy to have my family back in one piece and the Montfort Royal Family is beginning to bloom like a flower who have been asleep for a very long time. My beautiful Tunisia is alive and will live forever in beauty, grace and strength. Em said in her mind with so much hope and positivity that everything will be alright from now on.

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                Hayoo!!!, Em, babe, honey, what are you doin’? Leopold asked with Em still oblivious from whatever she is thinking, guessing from what she explained earlier, it’s about love, faith and strength pf the kingdom and the royal family. Oh, hi ! Em after kissing Leopold on the lips. I was just appreciating the beautiful view. I wouldn’t really exchange this (standing and then opening her arms wide while breathing the fresh air at the villa) at the porch viewing the flowers at the garden a reaching maybe a  mile away from where they are at. Heehe!, oh that, yup, dad and Uncle Max really loved this place why they spent their childhood days here. Even my dad, ah, King Cronos, which after I knew that Uncle Cronan was really our dad, they parted ways here too. Well now I have realized that the past can’t be changed only the present. So, I have made peace with the wrong things my mom and true dad did. And forgave them and everyone who has hurt me and my brother. I think it’s better that way than living in hate and uncertainty. Leopold said teary eyed while Em saw his sincerity hugged him tight, kissing his cheek and now his lips. The kiss went on deep and Louis held Em’s face and now kissing her mouth toridly. Both are now immensely desiring each other’s touch and kisses, they can’t seem to stop the passion now flowing between them…

                Ehem!!!!, Leonardo came in at the exact moment when Leopold is about to place his hand inside Em’s blouse. Ah,, Leonardo, Em said instantl covering her breast and standing from the porch swing and picking Leopold up t the same time with him cleaning his mouth with his hand. Ha ha , brother, who always comes in time for breakfast but awkward moments like this…aha!!!, Leopold cried out in embarrassment but in a sarcastic manner pointing to Leonardo’s inappropriateness sometimes.

                Oh ha, so it’s my fault now that I saw you guys making out in the porch, Oh, my God, my bad!!! Hahahaah!, Leonardo said laughing hard while the couple were so embarrassed. Em seems to hide her flushed face while Leopold hugged her and hugged her and tried to hide it on his arms.

                Okay, the reason I came is that, I have a friend to introduce to you, and her name is Lala Saunders. I met her in my safari adventure quests. She’s a zoologist and loves animals like mwah. She will visit us here tomorrow evening, Leonardo added happily.

                OMG, Leonardo has a girlfriend…hehe! Em said jokingly teasing the man.

                Not really she is just a friend but I like her a lot, so be good, please!!!, Leonardo pleading for mercy for his life not from Em but Leopold who is smiling devilishly. Em is just laughing with how Leopold seem to enjoy this moment with his twin. You butthead, don’t embarrass me tomorrow, I know you’ll make fun of the times and make a fool out of me in front of my date..Leonardo added seriously. No I don’t, I never…Leopold said trying not to laugh. Oh yeah what about Lily, and Sandy, Janice and Marie, you intentionally ruined my dates but well, I had a sassy a date with the last two but hell, you are so bad you made them think you’re me and I am you, bloody s*it!!! Leonardo added though laughing a bit cause he had a great time then with Leopold doing pranks like that. I would never do that anymore because I have my Em now. So we will both help you have a good time with er, what’s her name again? Leopold asked.

                Lala, Em and Leonardo shouting in unison. Okay, okay, you both win. I’ll behave. I’ll be nice. Leopold promised by crossing his heart. Leonardo is just silent and hoping Leopold will behave this time, or maybe I can do a prank just like what he did to me before. Anyway let’s see what this Lala is like with my family. Leopold thought exhaling with a question in mind. Leopold is Leopold, he will be a prick and will always be a prick. Hmp. Leopold smiling innocently while looking at Leonardo like a puppy with cute eyes. These two are sooo cute, hihi! Em smiling and saying in her mind about the twin.

                Lala Saunders is a quite a bombshell. She stands maybe 5’10”ish while Leonardo is 6’2”. Both have perfect heights. She has fair complexion and has rosy cheeks that get flustered when complimented. Demure and has air on her like she is queen, confident and classy, you can’t touch me feel. Well I couldn’t be a match to a “hottie” like her, but Leopold seemed to look at me with great affection now that we are at the dinner table. His smiles are so sweet I don’t know what’s wrong with him. Maybe he’s on drugs, drunk maybe or something? Wait he never take drugs and he never drinks. Hmm! What could be the catch here?, I asked myself the same question earlier so I am asking me again now.

                Hey, Lala, what is your favourite food? Leopold asked the lady while Tessa and the house help served the meal for the night. Since all were wearing tucks and formal dresses, Tessa prepared a wonderful mushroom soup, main course of zucchini and seafood pasta with anchovy on the  side. She made her home made pizza with melted cheese so great it melts in your mouth as it touches your palette. She served one of our best wines, Don Perignon, Red Wine and Tequila for the ladies.

                I love pastas, and wine too, Lala said sweetly. Her bosoms seem to protrude when she laughs cause her gown is so fitted you can see through it, the dress is hugging her body so tight why the breasts are beckoning for Leonardo’s call or touch. Leonardo couldn’t help but look at the lady’s chest. Oh okay, so we will leave you both for now and enjoy your meal together, Leopold said asking for Em’s hand and led her upstairs to the terrace with red wine and tequila on clear glasses. Tessa please send some snacks for me and Em up the terrace, please!. He added authoritatively.

                What are we doing? Leopold? Leopold? Em asked whispering. Why are you whispering? Who ? Oh yeah me?

                What the f*ck! Leonardo is that you? Then it’s Louis talking with Lala downstairs, why did both of you did that? Em said furious.

                Wait! I needed to know whether she is for real. Leopold would know for he is great in knowing people, he had you right? Leonardo said in detail. But we’re both betrothed, how can this be? Anyway as if that one night can change everything! But… Em thought of it too, what if ?

                Don’t worry Leopold is faithful. I just want to see if the girl is worth to keep. Leonardo added assuring Em everything’s alright and Leopold will be okay.

                Leopold came up to meet Em and Leonardo. She is honest and a good woman. I tried to make advances but she refused. She said she would like you to meet her parents first and get to know each other better. I thought she’s just full of her body but she’s got guts and pride. She’s a keeper bro! Leopold said happily, You’re a luck man to have her.

                Leonardo was relieved. But bro, I’m sorry I accidentally kissed her hehe!!!, Leopold said teasing and then ran outside the terrace. Leopold you….! Leonardo shouted and ran after him. Em was speechless but now laughing at both guys. I’m kidding. You need to go down there and not keep her waiting, you bully! Leopold cried laughing hard now. No, not after I kill you, he added reaching his brother’s arm and punched his stomach lightly. Now he poked Leopold’s arm and said… Thanks buddy, I owe you one!, Leonardo hugged his brother and smiled letting him go and ran downstairs to Lala.

                Em laid down beside Leopold and laughed with him too. Leopold stopped laughing and breathe heavily. He is a grown man now and I’m so proud he grew up a good person choosing beautiful ladies like you my Em, Leopold said looking at Em now with great respect and so much love in his eyes.

                Thanks Louis, you made me who I am too, good just like you!, Em replied kissing Leopold in the cheek and now in the lips, both kissing the night away with passion and respect for each other.

                Hey!, Leonardo sat next to Lala now with much respect. Do you want to go out for a bit? We have a beautiful garden outside and the air is very fresh, if you’d like?

                Sure, I’d love to! Lala said happily holding Leonardo in the arm and kissed him slightly on the lips. What’s that for? Leonardo asked but was happy to receive the sweetness. For the dinner, for your family and for being you!, Lala said feeling the love Montfort has given her tonight. I am very lucky to have known you guys, I thought Montfort Royal family would be strict and proud. But I was wrong, you are lovely and I love your family already. My dad is a business tycoon, he owns all the ports and ships here in Tunisia and all of Asia, why I got to know you and your family. I didn’t know you until I saw you at the African Safari 2 years ago. You never noticed me cause I was just a simple zoologist, like a care taker of the zoo and animals there. But I kept wondering why you keep on coming back. I only thought because of the view and the people, though they are all beautiful why I also stayed and helped out there, Lala explained. Because you are there and because I like you, Lala! I came back to see you and know you. Well since I came from the Montfort royal family, I already knew who you are, your personal  and education back ground, your life , likes and dislikes, your fave food and places, pets and everything that you find fancy of. I only wanted to be sure of one thing, if you like or love me for me not because I am the prince or a royalty. I came from a commoner mother, actually a slave but she lived a proud life for she never was a slave but a doctor who was wrongly sold as a slave. Thank you for liking and accepting  who I really am!, Lala, Leopold said honestly and kissed the lady gently. Lala kissed him back more passionately now. Both are imbibed with desire that they couldn’t hold it anymore and kissed longer and braver. Lala and Leopold didn’t realize they were at the middle of the flower bed garden hence seen by Em and Leopold make out in public. Em smiled at Leopold and both closed their terrace doors to give the new couple their privacy.