33 Truthful lies.

"My father, he killed my mother".

Who told you that? Lily asked him per perplexed.

"He did. "

Oh heavens, how did that happen, lily said talking to herself.

Gerald stayed silent, he didn't know how to feel, lily was now crying uncontrollable and Natalie went to her and comforted her.

Lily come on let us go to my room, Natalie told her as she held her. She took lily and was leaving to her room.

William went to her and whispered, "I am sorry Natalie, I had to tell them, I was going crazy.

"I understand", she said to him before leaf ng with her.

Hid eyes we're already sore and he went to sit next to Gerald.

Do you feel sorry for me? he asked him.

What? No? I am... I don't know it must have been painful to watch him say that to your face.

Oh, you were silent I thought you were...

I mean I see my father die you know, if he was murdered I would have given everything to find the person who did it but this, your own father, what was he thinking

When he did that?

"The same thing he was thinking when he also tried to strangle me to that, I know my father was a ruthless man but this I never thought this could happen ever, this is bizarre, this is... I dont know, I wish I knew what kinda word to describe how this is too me. "

"Are you going to find your real parents. he asked.

How... did you know that? Williams asked him surprised.

I heard it, I was there remember, I heard it all, I was just waiting for you to talk about it.

He sighed.

I don't know, it is out of pocket considering what the problems we have right now.

I know, I am just asking if all these is over would you?

Would I? The question lingered in his mind, what was the essence, where would he even start from.

He looked at Gerald not answering the question,.

Do not tell lily about this OK, it will break her down.

"Okay, I won't, just do you, it is fine. "

"I am glad I met you"

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I was very young when she died, beautiful, vibrant, everything. Her death devastated everyone, I mean he also pretended to also be...

"Williams, he doesn't deserve all these, he has been alone for a long time believing she killed herself not knowing that monster of a father did. ", she said talking to Natalie amidst the tears flowing from her eyes.

Natalie said nothing and only watched her vent.

oh look at me, crying like a child in your front, I am such a mess, she said trying to force a smile.

"It is fine, it is okay to cry if we are sad, I understand how you feel, my sister died in my arms and it felt like the whole world was crumbling on me but I had to face it.

Nothing will happen if we keep on braiding over it, it is in the past and now.... "

"Is the future. "

"yes, that is it, if you don't let go if the past, you can't move on. "

"I want to move on. ''

Hmm, what is the thing you so desire to have or do, lily asked her.

"To go home"

Where is your home?

The place I belong.

.... ..... ..... .... ... ..... .. ..... what is it? The leader of the rebels queried the man standimg beside him.

I told you I don't want anyone to see me today right? He lashed at the man.

I am sorry sir but I am afraid this is very important.

What is more important than...

"It is Sebastian. "

Sebastian! What the hell was he doing here.

He thought.

"He is alone"the man told the him noticing his discomfort.

He turned to him as if he wasn't scared and asked him "so? "

Oh, I just wanted to...

"Just get out if here. "

He went out to see him, he hadn't seen him face to face before.

His face looked glum like he was forced to be here but he looked very familiar, he tried to remember what he looked like but his memory failed him.

Are you going to stand there like you had just seen a ghost? Sebastian blunted out.

I was waiting to know if you are the one He said to him overcoming his fear.

Funny, it is me, flesh and blood, so now am I allowed to come in, he said pointing to his tent.

You are very interesting Sebastian, I don't think you have noticed, you are not welcomed here.

Really? He grinned.

What are you doing here? Are you planning to attack us?

"Maybe, who knows, that depends on if you accept my offer. "

What offer?

Can I come in? You know I don't like to feel like I am not welcomed. "

Ok, he told him, hoping he hadn't made a mistake. Sebastian was dangerous and sneaky.

Sebastian came into the tent and sat down, the leader of the rebels was standing waiting for him.

What is your name? He asked him, breaking the silent treatment he was giving him.

"You came all the way here to ask my name? "

No, I just wanted to you know get to know you, that is all.

Why?

Because I want you and your men to join my army.

What! Is this a joke, join your army he said laughing.

Yes.

Now why would we do that.

Because you need me, because I am offering you all a chance to get what you want.

What do you think we want, for all I know we are not in the same page here, you are a tyrant and...

Is that what he told you? Williams?

I just wanted to get my freedom too, just like you all. And now I can't!

What are you talking about?

Look, i don't know what he told you all about me all I know is that, I am a rebel just like you all and want the same thing as you all, my freedom, I can't get it and you all too.

You know why? Well that is because Williams is still alive. He is going to be king then he will do the same as his father.

Can't you all see, he is just using you, they are all the same.

Stop.

All of them, all of them, look at his grand father, his father, now him. The same story, he is just like them.

Stop.

You need to listen to me...

I am, I am, how can I trust you, I mean how can we trust you? You are going to enslave us just like,

William's father, who told you that, same williams and that freind of his, he us trying hard to make it look like I the tyrant here but what have I done?

Nothing, I have done nothing but free my people and him, making himself look like the savior.

"He can't save you, he won't, "

He was trying hard not to believe Sebastian but he was making sense, he was the victim here, Williams family had enslaved him and also his people too just like them.

I... I believe you, I do but...

"But nothing, just join my army, I said the same thing to Natalie but she was already bewitched by that... Never mind I am so happy that you agree, I mean nobody else believes me, you know how much help you can be to me, us all. "

My men, they will ask my questions, I don't know how to convince them.

The same way you did to let them trust williams, tell them the truth.

I will have to go but I will be back,he said leaving.

Sebastian!

Yes, is something wrong.

"My name is cosmos. "

Nice, I will hear from you cosmos.

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He reached his house, late in the night, he was tired but he was also happy. His mission was accomplished.

He had succeeded in convincing the other rebels to join him, he needed more army, he had to do what he had to do.

And yes, he didn't lie, he was the victim here and not Williams or Natalie.

The both of them had both connived to bring him but he wasn't foolish atleast not as foolish as the king of milerus.

He was resting in his bed when he heard a knock.

Was it a crime, to have just a little peace, he thought.

His right hand man came inside, there is someone to see you, a woman, he said to him.

A visitor? Much more a woman, he said to himself.

Bring here in.

They brought her inside, holding her hands like she was disabled, she looked like she had walked all through the ends of the earth to here.

He couldn't see her face as she faced the ground.

Who are you? He asked.

Sebastian!, her tiny voice called him.

He couldn't believe his eyes, the hell was she doing here.

I... I want.. She didn't complete her words as she fainted.