72. Frustration and then.. *

The next ten days were like a bad dream.

Zephyr off working 16 sometime 18 hours a day. He was exhausted and always slept...I was left frustrated contemplating riding him while he slept.

But, it wouldn't be the same..also I wouldn't do something like that.

Still..all that work paid off big time.

All the houses were up and settled in. Our house warming party had to be altered. There was an event even more important in a few days.

The main hall emptied once again. The people were happy, and in a prompt to meeting Zephyr said a few words.

" ..It's done. The first step is done. Thank you for all that hard work. I would like to ask you for another thing now..Rest. "

People erupted in cheers.

I was among them..resting meant only one th..calm down Lylly. We not there yet.

Also, I'm more than anyone knew how much he had done these last days.

Working all day, along with spending the little time he had with me and our family. Going on round trips to Malai daily.

How did he not collapse yet?

" We all deserve a few days of rest..at least until my princess birthday dont forget it!! September 30th in four days all of you are invited..." - he casually invited over a 150 souls without a second thought.

" After the October rains we reconvene and talk about the next step..now go, and enjoy this time. Well done!! "

We received a few polite words about Ilianna 6th birthday party and ideas of gifts and such.

Once the hall was almost emptied, he rested his head on mine and I supported him.

Well done my love.

He talked into my hair in a muffled voice.

" ..I'm tihrehd Lyhly."

" Come on. Let's go home then and rest."

He lifted his head and give a little smooch on my forehead.

" It's early..plus we need to make plans. Dinner with the newly reunited Em's. " - he sat on the edge of the table and pulled closer. " Then punishment for you and the rest..for not finding out a single thing..in two weeks about what she might like..love? How did that even happen?"

He teased me with this for a few days now.. I was annoyed too!

Everything, I asked was evaded with precise questions to distract me, relatives interventions just giving her a way out, and..well my sexual frustration and constant clinging to Zephyr when he was around.

" She is too good...and lucky, the whole thing .. it's uncanny. Did you had more luck? "

He sighed and shook his head. "..no. She is as happy as a..a...I don't know! She says she wants us and that's all."

" I know...it's almost irritating."

" It sure is, love."

We stood there glued together for a while lamenting our own uselessness.

Then we heard someone with some constructive criticism.

" Are you two still on about your deliriously happy daughter, being content with her life? Get over it.."

""Shut up Eli.""

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We walked to mothers to pick up our happy kid and eat something with the family.

" So..tomorrow we can do the dinner. Her um..wait .." -he closed his eyes for a second but, found nothing. " Nope...he didn't tell me her name."

" He did my love. It's Yelena Anola Em. You need to learn it by tomorrow, before you offend her! I told you how important this is to me."- I believe it was maybe the third time telling him, meaning he didn't want to remember her name.

" Yeah I know...it's important to. " - I felt his wandering. "..um..me..too. This is fun..elastic. hehe.."

How can I take him seriously with his fingers playing with outline of my panties through my dress. He seemed to be focused on the wrong things.

" Behave yourself..people are behind us. " - I checked and was very right. " Zephyr ..I swear to Ehlite, if you rude to h... "

" Yeah I know..I'm serious. You know how much I love Carlos and Ciren..so who cares if his wife is..dull."

" How could you possibly know that??"

He smiled happily. " Ciren uses some of her private letters as learning material for my studies. "

" Zephyr!! "

" You did heard me saying Ciren right? " - he dares to make fun of me. "Ouch..God..Stop pinching! "

" Are you going to blame the 11 year old!? It's heinous Zephyr...what..what did they said? "

" Heinous much? Oouchh..my love you are very..aggressive without my..yeah okay fine calm down."

We stopped, and left by some people looking at me with fear after hurting their idol in front of them.

" Well she sounds very..high maintenance. Comes from an old family and a lot of money. I don't know.." - he shook his head in denial. " I just can't see Carlos with her. Unless her letters were writem and sent by her great grandmother..she sounds grey.. you know? "

It was odd but, I did know. Carlos was very colourful and bright..grey don't mix in well.

I hit his shoulder. " Well thanks a lot.."

" What? "

" Now, I don't wanna go and before your story I was all excited, even picked out my dress matching my necklace..thanks a lot."

" You're right dear. I need to pay better attention."

I smiled how well trained he was now. It was a slow process but we got there.

He deserved a kiss.

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" We finally done big brother. Thank you for your hard work."

Lucian Mordin my sister trained him well, also...that new hair. It will take time to get used to.

At least Eli liked it.

"..Oh thank you brother. Cou..couldn't.. it without you." - I saw him keeping his eyes strictly on his chin taking my advice.

I let him go and walked to our daughter and repressed my laughter.

He told me he can't concentrate when talking to him now.

It was too much like his hair it freaked him out. Their interactions was my main source of amusement lately.

" Princess? Me and your father are going to Malai tomorrow..last chance. Anything you want I promise. Hmm? "

She actually looked like she was thinking about it..even Zephyr was awaiting for her answer.

" I want to go with you."

..well. I looked at her father and waited confirmation. He been thinking about it before.. . I knew, but afraid to move her at such high altitudes needed to get there .. She was 5..well 6 but,same difference.

" maybeinloweraltitudes..idontknow..maybe.. well no.."

His newest tick..my love you really need to rest.

We waited patiently but getting nowhere. He wanted to please her but, never risk her wellbeing for it.

I remembered my first time dressed in five layer of clothing. Lately when we go, I just take a jacket or a cardigan.

As family matriarch I decided. " Fine..but we will go by horse. Two days on the road. Deal? "

" Deal !"

I returned her happy hug and looked at Zephyr exhausted expression. Sorry my love..you can't do me yet..I mean rest.