Regretting a decision p2

"Am I Fat?" Muriel asked so suddenly, making Thorn choke on the popcorn they were eating, while watching a movie together.

"Do not die on me before answering my question!" Muriel said while handing him a cup of something that was nearby, and Thorn chugged the drink down his throat.

When the food no longer clogged his throat, Thorn took a deep relieved breath and then asked, "Jeez Baby! what was that?!"

"What?! I asked if you think that I am getting Fat!" Muriel said Frowning.

"So WHAT?!" Thorn replied, slightly raising his voice, "Where's The Fucking Problem Here?! Or Should I Get My Glasses? Cuz I Can't See It!" He added stunning Muriel.

"You do not care...if I gained weight?" Muriel questioned, "It's your body not mine?! besides it won't change the fact that I find you sexy 24h, if that's what you're worried about." Thorn replied.

"You would not think I am no longer attractive if...I gained weight?" Muriel asked, "Your body is your vessel, you need it to live and turn what's on your mind into reality Muri.

You shouldn't worry about it being perfect for me, but rather for you.

This might sound weird but Aside from physical intimacy, I don't really need your body...I need you as person.

You shouldn't worry about me finding your body attractive or not! Worry about your own body but for yourself." Thorn replied calming down, "Besides, I'd be damned if I'd judge or do anything but love the person who's risking their life and changing their body, to bring my children to life." he added smiling.

"Thorn...Thank you!" Muriel said throwing himself into Thorn's embrace, hugging him tightly.

Kissing Muriel's forehead as he hugged him back, "I don't know who told you i wouldn't find you attractive cuz of baby weight, but don't listen to those thoughts." Thorn said.

"It is hard to ignore it...I was a chubby kid growing-up...I hated how people looked at me like being a different size is a crime.

In order to help me, My sister got me into martial arts with her, I tried everything from boxing, to taekwondo and Muay Thai...I love martial arts and fighting so much!

It is fun and It helped me become stronger while stay in shape but...I guess it did not protect me from being mentally insecure.

When my body became of a desirable shape, people's mocking looks turned into perverted ones...In a way or another, I always have associated my deserving of love with my body's image. " Muriel replied.

"Did Leonard insult your body in any way?" Thorn asked, "Well, Leonard once screamed at me for wearing a backless dress to a party, he said it was too revealing.

He asked if I was trying to impress anyone with my body." Muriel replied.

Sighing to hide his anger, "Leonard probably said that because he's an insecure little bitch, and decided to take his insecurities out on you.

Cuz in this material world we live in, someone as gorgeous as you Muri can have anyone above Leonard's level." Thorn replied.

Blushing, "I was so into Leonard at the time, his word was almost the law.

But sometimes I would resist, and it would always end badly.

When I tried to keep that dress, he got angrier and did something stupid." Muriel said.

Sighing again, "What did he do?" Thorn asked.

Hesitant, "He called me a whore...and since we still have yet to leave the house, he dragged me back into the bedroom and locked me inside." Muriel replied.

His words made Thorn break their hug so quick, "Muriel?! You're a martial artist! you could've whooped his ass! You let him lock you in your own bedroom?!" Thorn asked in disbelief.

"He had me under a love spell, there was not Much I can do but obey him! besides...He could have done worse...At least he did not touch me wrong that night." Muriel replied.

"At least?!" Thorn couldn't believe his ears, "The way you think terrifies me Muriel, you're a victim yet you're making-up excuses for that shitty Ex of yours." Thorn said.

"I am sorry for bringing this subject up, I know it has bothered you." Muriel said, "I'm not bothered, if you don't communicate with me, then we're doing it wrong in this relationship." Thorn replied.

"I actually asked you earlier about my weight...because I spoke to Ned about it.

He told me to talk to you, he also recommended i postpone fighting until I give birth...but I cannot find the motivation to do so." Muriel said.

"I personally think Ned is right." Thorn replied.

Suddenly an idea came into Thorn's head, "You know something Muri...remember when you asked me to Attend an anger management class with a group?" he

asked.

"Yes...I know, it was a stupid idea." Muriel replied.

"The Opposite...how about we make a deal, I attend those groups sessions, and you put pause on Martial arts? huh?" Thorn suggested.

Surprised, "Really? You are willing to attend those classes?" Muriel asked.

"Yeah! we're both doing something we're not comfortable doing to help ourselves." Thorn replied.

"Thorn!" Muriel said excitedly, "Let us do that then!" He added giving Thorn a big kiss.

"You look so happy right now, Muri." Thorn said smiling.

"I am!" Muriel replied giggling, "I love you, I really do Thorn!"

"I love you too Muriel." Thorn replied back, "Hey...Ned Didn't say anything about sex being bad for you, did he?" He added smirking.

Smirking back, "Well...it should be fine, you just have to be gentle." Muriel said.

Scoffing, "Ah-huh?! I have to be gentle? Says the guy who has the stamina and endurance of a long-distance runner...It's like a marathon having to do it with you." Thorn replied.

"You talk as if you do not like it." Muriel said leaning in for another kiss.

But All of the sudden, The doorbell started ringing repeatedly.

Sighing in disappointment, "I bet it's your assistant cockblocking us right now." Thorn said.

Giggling, "Do not feel Sad, we can finish this later...I will not be going anywhere tonight." Muriel said getting off the couch.

Following him, the two went to see who's at the door.

When Thorn unlocked it, he found Socorro, Matilda and The Orange Lady from earlier all standing there.

Gasping, "Oh wow!" Muriel said as he eyed Lady Orange.

...Few minutes later...

While Socorro sat on the couch stroking Matilda's head that laid in her lap.

Lady Orange was In the kitchen with Muriel and Thorn, "It is possible for me to send you back to Derora." Lady Orange explained.

"If I am understanding you correctly, your academy's system of teleportation would allow us to go back home, but you seem reluctant to help us." Muriel said.

"You have told me your stories now, which I believe.

As royalties, going back to your kingdoms would have outcomes." Lady Orange explained.

"How bad is the situation there?" Thorn asked.

"What I personally know is that, there has been lots of changes and it seems that a curse may be in place.

For example both kingdoms could not keep a monarch on the throne." Lady Orange replied.

"I do not understand, what do you mean by that?!" Muriel asked.

"For example, In Derora's case, a certain family took the throne at first, yet the members kept dying one after another mysteriously.

All of that happened shortly after the incident where you have died in." Lady Orange explained.

"It could be the Style family...that explains why they're reincarnated again...I guess?" Thorn said unsure, "I do not think it was only them, Garrick's friends also got reincarnated...I believe most of the people related to us personally, died.

And they were reborn after...but why?" Muriel questioned.

"Could be a magic effect, from when A strong forbidden dark spell was used to commit murder.

Dark spells often have serious side effects, And these effects get worse, the more sinister the reason behind the casting, was.

Murder being the ultimate crime, its curse spreads onto people that were not originally targeted, like family and friends of the targets.

Your manner of death was caused by such dark spell...so I apologize for pressing more about such a traumatic event, but can you describe what happened after the spell was casted?" Lady Orange asked.

"All of us who attended the party, including The person who did this to us, were in a room together.

When the spell was casted, it made all the windows and the doors shut closed, becoming unlockable and trapping us inside.

Socorro was the one who felt the spell being casted and when it happened, she realized she's unable to use her magic to help out.

Once the spell was set in motion...every other magic user lost their ability to use their magic." Thorn said.

"Then things started bursting into flames! curtains, chairs, decoration, everything just exploded in flames!

The fire did not touch us, but the smoke was getting heavier and heavier by the minute, it was unbearable! we couldn't breathe so we suffocated." Muriel added.

"Oh my...Are you sure that was the spell used?" Lady Orange asked.

"Yes! I do not think there is anything to add." Muriel replied.

"Then can I ask you this? was the person who casted the spell on You...someone named, Lucas White?" She asked.

Both Muriel and Thorn looked at Each Other confused, "I'm sorry but who the hell is Lucas White? cuz neither of us know this guy, at least I don't!" Thorn replied, "Neither do I, The person who did this to us was Fernando, Fernando Bardales." Muriel added.

"He was an ex of mine." Thorn explained, "We have a child together." he added.

"Bardales? Wait... Although it could be a coincidence...Does this man have a twin? Faunus perhaps?" Lady Orange asked.

"Yeah! He does!" Thorn replied.

"Goodness, Lucas White is involved after all." Lady Orange said worriedly.

"Who is Lucas White? can you at least describe him in case he is someone we know?" Muriel asked, "Lucas White was a student at my academy, he began studying under the name 'Lucy White', before we discovered it was 'Lucas' instead.

Despite being top of his promo, he was denied graduation for pretending to be a woman in order to join the academy.

Although a genius in his truest of forms, He was also a mad sadistic man...a real devil in heels, and had a reputation with being obsessed with subjects like death, reincarnation and past lives.

In description, Lucas would be of average height at best, petite with pale sickly complexion and big inky black eyes.

Put him in a dress and some makeup, and anyone would assume he is a young girl.

His origins were unknown, resulting in our inability to confirm his identify when he first became a student of the academy.

Upon investigating, it turned out that Lucas under different names, was also kicked from many academies, *Clears throat* He had a reputation for sleeping with people he should not." Lady Orange said.

"Hold on...Oh my... god?!...That's Lu's mom!" Thorn replied.

"So you do know him? what is his new name now?" Lady Orange asked knowingly, "Luciel Satcliffe." Muriel answered.

Sighing, "Jesus, This man is haunting me...He is bad luck." Lady Orange replied.

"You seem to have a personal reason to dislike Lucas?" Muriel asked, "I have yet not to reveal this fact...to you." Lady Orange said, "But I happened to be Matilda's biological mother." She added.

Both Thorn and Muriel gasped, "Lucas is...the whole reason Matilda happened.

I slept with Someone as a revenge against my cheating spouse...a decision I came to regret when I got pregnant.

My spouse cheated on me with Lucas, that is how I found out he was a man." Lady Orange explained.