LOVE UNREFINED

CHAPTER 14: I LOVE YOU

Cessiar woke up with a terrible headache, he was surprised to find himself in his room, the last thing he remembered was having a conversation with Fitz but he couldn't recall what they actually talked about, he was still struggling to sit upright on his bed when there was a knock on the door but before he could answer Eldon walked straight into his room

" Why do I have to see your face first thing in the morning?" Cessy asked as he rolled his eyes immediately he set his eyes on his brother.

" Is that how to you were taught to greet in the morning? He asked

" Could you leave already, I'm not in the mood for your lecture right now, it's too early" Cessy replied

" Here" he said as he passed him a glass of water and some pills that were in his hands.

" They will help with your hangover" he informed

" No thanks, I don't want anything from you" he said as he laid back on the bed covering himself with his blanket

" Ouch" he cried out as the headache gave him pain again, he lifted up the blankets from his face a little and stared at Eldon, who was still waiting for him to take the pills that was in his hands.

" This doesn't mean we are friends and if it's poison I'm not going to die" he added

" I'm aware of that I just want you to be alright"

" Oh please, spare me the drama" he taking the pills and water from his brother’s hand before lying back on the bed

" You'll feel fine in a bit" Eldon spoke about to leave

" Why did you bring me home?" Cessy asked, he needed to know if Fitz had sent him home.

" Well I thought it will be better for you to stay here than with Fitz and besides this is your home" he explained

" I see" he said a bit relieved

" Don't forget to call him, he seemed worried yesterday as I brought you home with me" he informed

" Why are you telling me this I thought you hated Fitz?"

" I don't hate him, I just don't like it when I see you hurt because of him" he clarified, it was clear that Fitz loved Cessy but he couldn't help but think otherwise.

" The maid would get you something to eat" he added before leaving.

Cessy took a deep breath as he stared at his brother walking out the door

" Why does he make it hard to hate him" he said to himself before reaching for his phone to give Fitz a call.

For some reason Fitz was still in bed sleeping when his phone rang, he open his eyes slightly trying to reach for his phone to check who the caller was, immediately he saw Cessy's name on his screen his eyes because opened. He realised a arm was wrapped around him, which made him turn to see Aine sleeping soundly, he knew if he woke him up it will turn into a loud ruckus so he gently removed Aine's arm, which was quite a struggle before answering the phone call.

" Good morning your majesty" Fitz greeted

" Good morning my King" Cessy responded as he got up from the bed walking away from it.

" How are you feeling?"

" I'm fine, just have a terrible headache nothing more than that."

" I'm glad you're alright"

" Of course I'll be alright I’m home" he reminded

" Home where you don't feel good?"

" And when did I ever tell that? Eldon also mentioned you were worried?"

" Of course I was worried, I don't want to see you coming back to me with more bruises like before" Fitz pointed out

'' I told you I fell"

" And I told you I'm not a fool, I know the difference between a fall mark and a hit"

" So you are trying to say I'm lying?"

" I didn't say anything, you just said it yourself" he said with a little chuckle

" That aside, how was your first night with Aine?" Cessy asked, he knew Fitz would be pissed but he just wanted to tease him a little and Fitz was also ready to play along " How do I say it a lot happened, it was quite interesting that I can't describe the feeling" Fitz spoke.

Cessy also wanted to see how long he was willing to keep it up " Really that's good to hear, I’m sure this was Aine's first time, hope you went easy with him?" He asked while trying to hide his laughter.

Fitz turned around to look at Aine, who was sleeping like he had no cares in the world. " Of course, I went so easy with him that he could sleep peacefully." He replied waiting for Cessy.

" Not bad but you.... "

" You can't be serious at this point, it too early to get me irritated, don't you think?" Fitz asked

" I’m sorry I just can't believe you're married officially to someone that isn't me" Cessy said in a low tone. Fitz knew pretty well that Cessiar was still finding it hard to believe the entire situation.

" I’m married but you're the only one in this heart, it will only belong to. Alright how about we spend the day together, I'm really missing you" Fitz suggested.

" Where would we go, the entire kingdom knows you got married yesterday, I don't want to cause a scandal. You know I can't stand it when people talk trash about you" he explained.

" Don't worry nothing of that sort is going to happen, I'll make sure of it. I just need you here in the next hour, been even a second late you'll be punished, do you understand?"

" Yes your majesty, I'll go get ready"

" Cessy!" Fitz called out softly

" Yes?"

'' I love you and only you" he reassured

" I love you too, see you soon."

Immediately Fitz dropped the phone, he turned towards Aine, about to push him out of the bed but he stopped and was lost in staring at his face, he was distracted by a knock on the door.

" Come in" he replied as his attention was shifted towards the door, Nanny P walked into the room along with a few maid that carried tray of food in their hands.

" Good morning" they greeted

" Good morning, take my breakfast back down, I'll be having breakfast with Cessy, so I'd await his arrival" he informed

" As you wish, my Lord" Nanny P replied as she gave a sign to the maids to return the food.

" And one more thing, I want Aine's things moved out of my room and back to his room. Whatever happened here yesterday should never repeat itself ever again. You are all aware of the reasons behind this marriage, outside these walls we are a couple but within these walls we're just two individuals living together" Fitz spoke

" But that......."

" But nothing Nanny P" he said cutting Nanny P from her statement. " I only respected the traditions last night but any further traditions I will not be willing to take part. Do I make myself clear?"

" Yes, my Lord" she said agreeing to him.

" Very well then, I want you to clear out his things and fast, I don't want Cessy to find even a trace of him in this room" he added

" We shall get right to it"

" Alright then carry on" he said before walking to take a bath, the maid woke Aine before they decided to clear the entire room.

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Cessy walked out of the shower smiling he was imagining how his day with Fitz was going to be but immediately he stepped into his room the smile on his face faded on his eyes met with his unexpected guests.

" Father" he muttered in fear, he couldn't help but feel like he was placed in the middle of a cold storm, the cold travelled down his body which made him shiver.

" You look happy, what's the occasion?" He's father asked as he intensively stared at Cessy who just wanted to disappear out of his presence.

" Good morning your majesty" he managed to find his voice

" And could you tell me what so good about the morning" he asked, Cessy swallowed hard as he felt the hair around his body standing upright.

" COME!!" his father demanded, at just hearing the word, Cessy feet became glued to the floor. " Wasn't I clear enough or do you want me to get you myself" Cessy knew very well it would only make it worse, he forced his legs to move slowly toward his father.

" You went to Fitz's wedding yesterday, didn't you?" He asked

" I did, under Eldon's supervision" Cessy explained

" Ohhhh, then you got drunk and started talking, isn't it?". Cessy was a bit confused at the question, he knew he was drunk but he couldn't remember much that happened last night.

" I don't understand what you're referring to" he spoke trying to get a clarification.

" You don't understand is it? I can make you remember, if that's what you need" he said closing up the space between them.

" I never told a soul anything father, there must be a misun.......'' Cessy words were cut off by a slap across his face

" I'm still trying to understand the reason I was gifted with a burden like you? Aine came from nowhere and took the throne right under your very nose. I thought you would create a huge scene at the wedding and stop it but you sat and stomach all of it, how useless can you be."

" I only did what I felt was right" Cessy responded

" Hmmm, that must all be the reason why you told Eldon I hit you right?"

" No father, A conversation of that sort never took place" he tried recalling his forgotten memory

" Then you must take me for a fool, my son came into my Chambers Last night and for the first time, he threatened me, all because of you" he grabbed Cessy by the shoulders shaking him in a rough manner and also piercing his fingers into his skin in order to cause him pain.

" Does it hurt?" He questioned as he continued shaking him so Cessy could look him in the eye. " Does it?" He demanded, asking him the same question, tears flowed freely from Cessy face. " Pathetic" his father finally said before pushing to the ground.

" Every time you keep making the same mistake over and over again, Cessiar do I need to remind you of the things I'm capable of doing? Or maybe you want your precious Fitz to know the reason behind his parents dead" he threatened

" No, please don't, I swear I didn't say a word to Eldon" Cessy responded on his knees

" Then why was he so sure I did something to you?" He asked as he grabbed Cessy from the ground by the hair. " Tell me how he saw the bruises, tell me!" He shouted as he backed him into the wall, with his hands on his neck, Cessy Was struggling to escape his father's grip as he couldn't breath properly but his couldn't free himself.

" Please, let me go" he cried as he felt his life was slowly ending.

" The next time you open your mouth to say a word or something to Eldon, then maybe, just maybe the next ceremony you may attend would be Fitz's funeral" he said before letting him go, Cessy fell down to the ground trying to breath properly but the tears in his eyes just couldn't stop, he really wanted to know the reason his own father hated him so much.