The King

Tristan's Point of View

I'm here in front of the school gate waiting for my driver to open the car's door.

Its already 8:30 am and many people are coming at this time.

The car's door open and I stare to a guy naming Charles Evans waiting for me.

This guy become my personal slave ever since I help him for his scholarship.

"Mr. Ashford you're quite late from your usual time of arrival" Charles said and we walk together.

Many students are staring at us as we walked together.

"You noticed? You're a good observer." I said and he looked at me with his smiling face.

"That is only a simple observation" Charles said

Even though our relationship is master and slave... I only order him to do small things. I'm not that bad to order unreasonble things. Normally I will order him to do errands and other stuff that my secretary will do.

To be honest what a slave really should do? It is not like I can trade him for money or order him to do a crime. I wonder why I did say that I want him to be his slave.

I'm not bored in the time we spend together and for some reason being with him makes me feel at ease unlike other people.

I don't know if it is because he is free spirited or stupidly honest?

Speaking of being stupidly honest...

Yesterday while I finished my activities I saw him in the lockers with other students.

Flashback

"So you are the transfer student everyone is talking about" A girl that looks like a third year said.

"Yes, I'm a transfer student. I didn't know being a transfer student is such a big thing" Charles said with a smiling face and the other girls got pissed.

Charles smile can really piss people.

"You're annoying as hell!" A girl said pushing Charles in the lockers.

It is quite strong and Charles bumped his head in one of the lockers.

"That hurts" Charles said

"Of course it will... I did it on purpose" Another girl said acting superior.

Silence cover the place for a minute and its crazy.

Oh... Why I didn't help? Well it is not my business if he get bullied.

He is already attracting to much attention so that's normal and it is only a waste of energy..

I won't gain anything from it.

"Can you tell me now why you're here with me?" Charles asked holding a part of his head. I think his head hurts more than I thought.

Suddenly a girl grabbed Charles wrist.

"Oh... You're curious...can't you figure out yourself?" The girl holding his wrist said.

Then for a moment Charles fell silent and let out a sigh.

"Tell me... Are you all idiots?" Charles said making the girls angry.

"How dare you call us idiots? You beggar!" A girl said and it tighten its grip.

"I don't get what things do you like about Mr. Asford at all.. He's good looking I can see that but other than that his personality is twisted. Are you all girls after to good looking guys? Then if that's a yes then you are all definitely idiots" Charles said making me almost burst into laughter.

Well sorry for being twisted. Though I'm not only handsome but also intelligent.

After I argue in his one sided opinion of me 'He is crazy' that's what I though.

After a few moment I saw a girl now looking at Charles scared.

Charles is looking at girl with serious eyes.

"I'm being kind to you because you are girls and girls are weaker againts a guy in most cases but don't forget I'm not fighting you because I'm scared of you. I still have respect towards girls even though you girls dont act like respectable people. " Charles said and after the girl back away the other girls followed her.

"You're crazy!" One of the girls said as they leave.

"They called me crazy after they tried to threaten me?" Charles said as he picked up his things.

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After that incident his notebooks and school materials are always ruined first thing in the morning.

-End of Flashback

"Today are you going to go home early?" Charles asked unusually

This guy is playing the I'm a servant this time and I'm a student too role in different times, to be honest it is quite confusing.

"I supposed you will go home early" I said and he smiled

"Yes... That's what I'm planning today... I have to do something but If you're not going to home early. I will adjust my schedule" He said

Something important? Now I'm curious...

If he is one of us I might thought that he is going to do something about her family business but he is not.

What kind of important things do common people had?

"What are you going to do?" I asked as I continue to walk

"My older brother is going home today" He said and he looked happy

"Where is he now?" I asked I remembered he has a older brother according to the files.

"He is in England right now... He is actually studying there because he wants to became a great doctor" Charles said making an excited face.

Now that makes me wonder... How can they afford to make someone from their family study to England?

"Scholarship... That's how me and my brother works up till now" Charles added, I think he knew that I'm wondering. Maybe it is written in my face.

Well that's good because I don't need to explain everything on him every single time.

I think this thing about being him as my slave really works well.

We reached the classroom together.

Charles walked towards his place to see his desk is nowhere to be found.

Charles let out a sigh.

Charles is not bothered by it but he probably thinks this can be exhausting in many ways.

He go outside the room and get his desk on the field.

I'm staring at him through the window as he carries his table.

He is small... Probably just 5"2 feet tall.

He finally reach the classroom and put the table in his place.

Not long after that the teacher came.

"Good Morning Class" Mr. Cooper said and he started teaching us literature.

While the classes are ongoing some thoughts are roaming in my mind.

Should I stay late today or let him go early?

"Maybe I will try to let him go for today" I whisper and after that Mr. Cooper called my name to read a parable and explain it.

The class ended for today and I dont have any activities.

I'm waiting for my slave to finish his classroom duty.

How can he make me wait?

"No. There might be something wrong happening here..." I whisper and I enter our classroom and he nowhere to be found.

"Where is he now?" I asked to myself

It is not possible for him to get bullied at this hour but where could he be?

Wait dont tell me he left?

No, Even thought he is poor somehow I get the feeling that he will still say goodbye to me before he left.

I let out a sigh.

I need to find him now because right now I'm actually pissed because I'm trying to be kind even just a bit and this thing happens.

I started to look at rooms and I found myself in the cleaning materials storage.

This room is locked.

"Are you there Charles?" I asked staring to the door.

I wonder why I thought that he is inside.

"Tristan?" Charles voice asked and somehow I feel exhausted.

"What did you do to be locked in that place?" I asked and I heard him laugh a little.

"I wonder" he replied

"Answer me seriously" I said quite annoyed that it is shown in my voice.

Charles noticed it and explained "I'm on my way to give back the materials but some students push me and force me into the this room and locked it"

"Probaly I'm a sore in their eyes... They say I look really lame yet I'm with you always" He said with a chuckle.

"So you are saying?" I still facing the door

"It is part your fault, because you're so good looking you really make me look bad even though this clothes are worn by normal people" He said and without the need to see his expression I think he is probaly saying that with a real serious expression.

This guy really has no tact at all and he blamed me.

"Aren't you the one at fault wearing that even though you knew that this place is full of well of brats?" I said

As the conversation ended I head to the teachers room and get the key for the cleaning materials storage and while walking I remembered that I said I will make him wear decent clothes. Maybe this is the right time to do it.

As I open the door I welcomed him with "Cancel your appointment today, we are going to my personal clothes maker" I said and he looked confused.

"Didn't you say that you are planning to head back home early earlier?" He said while heading towards our classroom

"You are blaming me for the bullying, and because I'm in a mood to be kind I will buy you clothes"

"I will be more thankful if you let me off early"

For some reason I feel like annoying him.

"Dont be shy I will treat you dinner too"

"You are scaring me" Charles said looking suspicious

"You are playing with me" Charles added

"You cannot disobey me so just pack up and let's leave" I said and get my bag.

I really though I will be kind today but because you annoyed me I will annoy you too

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While we are walking towards my car I saw his expression disappointed.

Is he that disappointed not being to welcome his brother?

Is that how it is normally? I hate seing my brother.

After a few minutes of silence in the car we arrived in one of the famous clothing stores in our mall.

"Tristan! glad you are here what can I do for you?"Ellaine welcomed me looking

Ellaine is an award winning fashion designer in paris.

"I would like some clothes for him, 10 sets of clothes suitable for school and casual occasions" I said and Charles looked shocked.

"That is too many!" Charles protested

"Ellaine 10 sets" I said and Ellaine started to look for clothes.

"Just do what Ellaine will ask you to do. I will be the one buying it, don't protest like you will have anything to lose" I said trying to remove the frown in Charles face.

"I have something to lose in this deal. My pride" He said and walk towards Ellaine

"Pride huh?"

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After Ellaine finished picking clothes for Charles she walked towards me.

"Tristan it is rare for you to ask me to dress up someone"

"Well he is from a commoner family and he is bullied"

"Tristan are you worried for him" Ellaine said and smirk

"Me worried?" "No I'm not" I answered but looking at Ellaine's expression she looks like she is not convinced.

After our small talk Charles walk out of the dressing room.

"Oh! that looks great on you" Ellaine said looking at Charles

I agree the clothes looked good at him.

Charles tried the other clothes and he really look great in most of it.

"You have a good figure most of the clothes suit him" Ellaine complimented Charles

"I will pay for the clothes" I said and hand my card

"Charles right? The clothes and your body is great but it will be perfect if you remove your glasses and try wearing contacts, are you sure you dont want to switch?" Ellaine said while on the register

"No I dont think there is a need to" Charles said politely to Ellaine

He refused to remove his glasses huh

It is a shame his eyes are beautiful.

"Is that so" Ellaine said and hand over the bag of clothes to Charles.

Charles still looked unhappy with all this things happening.

"Thank you for stoping by Tristan, Please enjoy the clothes Charles" Ellaine said as she wave goodbye.

"Is getting clothes in exchange for your pride that annoying?" I asked while we are leaving Ellaine's store

"Yes it is annoying and it is more annoying because I can't do anything about it" He said making me realize that he just came with me because I ordered him to do so.

"So you didn't enjoy the time" I whispered slightly annoyed

"You can leave" I said and walk towards my car

I left the place and Charles and head in my car

I'm annoyed. I'm annoyed

~ Chapter End