life support(5)

##Carla##

It's been two days since that bizarre accident with the king. I have definitely been keeping my distance. I need to figure out how to go back to my time. Studying late at night in the castle library meant finding a way to get out of there,

Relie: Hey Carla, you're in here?

He said, walking into the library.

Carla: Yeah, just reading.

Relie: Hmm, the first female of any specie to read as much. You could save the race with just your mind.

He came to sit on the wooden chair next to me. The library had different tables with four wooden chairs each, and this library was bigger than I remember. His woody cologne interrupted my thought.

Relie: There is a gala tonight. Will you accompany me?

Your crazy

Carla: I am afraid I would be stepping over your beautiful wife's toes. Excuse me.

I grabbed all the books I was in the middle of reading and left him in the library. I made it to my room to start reading again. Then I heard

Darion: Yo! Carla, whatchu doing? Let's go dancing?

Haha, what?

Darion: Wait, I don't know your last name, so if you are not my Carla, do not respond

Carla: Haha, what type of phone call is that?

Darion: Shoot, you'd be surprised.

Carla: I can't am reading

Darion: First off, prego, You've been home for the past three days. Oh, you are coming out tonight. get dress

Carla: Just like that?

Darion: Am not repeating myself.

He said with so much charm and confidence. Cleon definitely takes after his grandfather. Sigh am so pist at Cleon, but I miss him so much. I shouldn't have fallen for him as hard as I did. I went through my closet, and These dresses were mediocre; nothing stood out. I found this simple beige dress. My breast enlarged due to the pregnancy, and my *ss was everywhere. Oh lord. This is so embarrassing.

Darion: Am outside. Let's go.

I put on closed-toe flats and head out.

Darion: Well, dam, You sure there is someone else?

His funny, haha everything Cleon would say.

Carla: Where is the dancing place?

Darion: It's a gala. I didn't really want to go, but I'm not doing anything at home.

Carla: I see

We walked to a place made out of small beautiful light; the dance floor was massive. Khaki walls with white floors.

Darion: Excuse me, let me tell my father am here.

Carla: Okay, I smell food. I'm going to go hunt.

He giggled as we parted ways. Following my nose, I found the feast table and grabbed a plate. Further away, I saw tables covered in white table cloth accompanied by white chairs. Sitting down felt so lovely.

Relie: Ms. Carla?

Oh great, I forgot the king was attending.

Darion: Hey, you want to dance?

He said, ignoring the king. The king didn't look offended.

Carla: Um, I'd like to stay off my feet, thanks.

I smiled.

Relie: I'll see you at home Ms. Carla

I nodded as he left.

Darion: If he does anything to you, call me, okay

Haha, just like Cleon. Sigh, I miss him. The night went pretty quickly. Everyone wondered if me and Darion meant something to each other. I don't know why they love to ignore my belly. When the night was almost over, I decided to head home. I overate, and I was getting sleepy. Darion had girls lining up to dance with him. Cleon comes from an amazing family.

When I made it back to my room and turned on the light, I saw Relie sitting on my bed, deep in thought.

Carla: Um, it's a little late.

Relie: You would choose that cat over me. Your KING!

Why was he screaming "king" like that? He closes the door behind me with his Lazer powers, leaving only me and him. Ugh, his starting to get on my nerves.

Relie: I get it. You wanted my attention tonight. That gotta be it. You want me to pay more attention to you?

Carla: Are you well. My king?

He smiled, appearing behind my neck, smelling my hair. This is weird.

Carla: My um, king

I started to get nervous as his hand traced my curves.

Relie: Never in my life have I seen curves like yours

Tracing his fingers towards my breast. Circling the Arreola through the dress. This can't be happening.

Carla: I think it's best to say good night.

I said in a shaky voice. Not wanting this to go any further. He ripped the dress off me, exposing my Caramel skin in brah and panties.

Relie: Simply... Beautiful

Carla: Sire!

I said, trying to hold the shredded clothes to cover myself.

Relie: You don't need to play innocent with me. We know you've explored Haha, thus the pregnancy.

Carla: I am spoken for, good sir.

I tried to reason but seeing my bare body made him lose all reasoning. He pushed me onto the bed, intending to kiss me. I kept dodging his lips from meeting mine. But I couldn't wiggle from under him once he got on the bed too. He didn't apply too much pressure to make me or the baby uncomfortable.

Carla: No! Get off me.

Relie: Ouch!

He screamed while backing away. My belly glowed red, burning him on top of me. Aws, my baby element will be fire.

Relie: You little! F*ck being my Status, you're going to be my little whore!

He said, pulling my hair back for me to submit to him. My heart kept racing as I tried to catch my breath. I ate so much at the Gala, and I didn't want to vomit it back up. I didn't get body ache or nausea with Cleon's babies, though rushing to any activity might make me vomit.

Relie: I'll show you a real man.

He said, undressing in front of me. "Knock, knock"

The door knock interrupted his actions.

Relie: Tell them you're not decent.

He whispers, laying perfectly still. His shirt was on the ground. All that was left was his pants and underwear. If you think I won't take this opportunity, your stupid!

Carla: Come in

Fu: Hey, I wanted to...

His beautiful wife came in, looking shocked at her husband's actions. She looked at my clothes shredded on the floor. I covered myself with whatever piece of thread was left from the dress. She automatically understood.

Fu: Relie!

Relie: Yes.

Fu: Leave!

Relie: Why?

Fu: Are you challenging my intelligence?

Her water element arose from her tail, filling her up like an hourglass. That's gorgeous.

Fu: Carla?

Carla: Yes?

Fu: I think you should leave

Carla: Agreed.

Fu: Tomorrow first light.

Carla: No, Tonight is fine. Thank you, my Queen.

Fu: Here, just in case you need to get something.

She hands me a small bag full of money.

Carla: Thanks

I couldn't stop shaking. Dam it! This is bringing back Ugo vibe again. Relie left, and the Queen left shortly after that. A few minutes later, servants came with suitcases for my clothes. I went down to the kitchen where Relie was eating a chocolate cake. Deep in thought.

Relie: Am sorry. I don't know what came over me.

I didn't say anything. I went to the fridge that servants kept full of eat-able items for the king and Queen. I grab a clear plastic bag full of food for the road.

Relie: You don't have to leave. Am the king I could make a decree

His words meant nothing. What kind of king cannot keep it in his pants? Good luck to this kingdom.

Relie: Can I call you?

What was wrong with this guy? I pack the food. I left. The stars were in full bloom tonight. I decided to retire to the singing woods, and it will have fresh fruits and freshwater.

Wood: My Queen? Funny meeting you here in this time zone.

The oldest tree said.

Carla: Wait, you know who I am?

Wood: Yes, We are in-between times. You got badly hurt, and we will cure you thousands of years from now.

##Cleon ##

Lately, nothing seems to fascinate me. Oslo has been a big help. I might have misjudged him. He's taking over for me while I find my wife. I haven't had any time to see if he's doing a good job or not. I've tried to jog Leo's memory by calling all types of Angelic beasts to restore his memory, all suggested by Oslo. Man Oslo is a good guy! "Carla, hold on, my love am coming." She should be getting pretty big now. I hope I am there for the birth.

##Carla##

The trees made a Tiipii bed for me on their branches. I am so grateful for their kindness. I decided to stay here until I figured out my next move. The money the Queen gave me was running out. Haha I had so many cravings. I bathe and wash my clothes by the river. The only time I left was to go get food. Sometimes I'll cook some spinach and fruits I find in the woods. When this money runs out, I have no idea what I will do.

Darion: This is where you hide from people mortal?

He said, coming from the shadows. Sigh, I didn't even see him.

Carla: I left the palace for a place of my own you like it?

I said in a joking manner.

Darion: You could've lived with me.

Carla: You are a young bachelor; I don't want to ruin your chances of mating with anyone

Darion: Nonsense

Carla: Haha

Darion: Rumor had it that the king seeks medical help for a nasty burn on his abdomen

Carla: He should learn to keep his hands to himself.

He laughed wholeheartedly.

Darion: Haha, you burned him! How? You are just a mortal; when Did you have time to make a fire?

He looked at the fire I made on the ground by my bed.

Carla: You wouldn't believe me even if I told you.

Darion: Try me?

Carla: My husband and I have about two and a half years of marriage. He, um, is a cat.

Darion: Haha yeah, I see how you look at me. I had a feeling you were into cats.

He slowly walked to sit next to me in his Leopard form.

Carla: My husband is, um a, Emperor

Darion: Lies, we don't have any in the galaxy

Carla: Haha, not now, at least

File: What do you mean?

He then laid with his hands behind his back, just like Cleon used to do. I lay on my bed, inches away from him on the grown.

Carla: I am not from your timeline.

Darion: Hmm

Carla: See, I told you you'd think am crazy

Darion: Well, let's see if that's right?

Carla: How?

He got up and came towards me on the bed. His eyes glow yellow, Touching my forehead, revealing spots on my belly.

Darion: Well, I'll be!

Carla: I have no reason to lie

Darion: Hmm, what's an Empress doing here?

Carla: Greedy subject

Darion: Betrayal. You know most girls would ask me for my society status by now, but you never once care that I am a prince.

Carla: I know you're a prince

Darion: How?

Carla: Maybe I shouldn't say anything.

Darion: Shoot, you better now that you said it.

Carla: You should leave before it's too late.

Darion: First of prego, I doubt you can handle me, and two

Carla: Haha, wow, I didn't even mean it in a sexual way, perve

Darion: You keep looking me in my eyes and licking your lips

Carla: Oh, that.

I said, lying back down.

.

Darion: I mean, if you need some sexual healing, I could oblige, but I don't want you falling in love or whatever.

That made me smile. It is like when Cleon says, " He would probably leave in the morning." I miss him so much that it hurts. I didn't answer Darion. I turned around and went to sleep.

The next morning. Hunger had my stomach growling.

Darion: Good morning, sleepyhead

Carla: Morning.

He had all kinds of fruits. Meat.

Darion: I hope you know how to cook cause I am eating mine raw.

That's something Cleon would say too. However, Cleon went back and forth.

Carla: Yeah, I'll cook. Let me get some supplies.

I got up and performed my hygiene by the river. Brush my teeth etc. Then proceeded into the wood to gather supplies.

Darion: First Empress, I see know how to cook.

Carla: It was mandatory in a Latino household.

Darion: It makes sense now; that's why you are so beautiful? It kept me up at night, you know.

He smiled timidly.

Carla: Don't think about it too much. You should see my ex-friend.

Darion: Is she a few thousand years old like you?

Haha, he loves bringing up my age.

Carla: I am so hurt. In my time am almost 35 thousand years old. So, watch out!

Darion: Hmm, that smells good. Let me taste.

He walked behind me, and oh my God. I felt an electric shock pass through me. Sigh, my body missed Cleon so much that it was willing to substitute

Darion: You okay?

Carla: Um Yeah. yup, am fine

Darion: Lies. Your pheromones are everywhere.

He said so casually. he brought over two bowls and a spoon for us to eat.

File: Oh man, this is good, but then again, I can't remember the last time I ate cook food.

Carla: Oh

"It tastes alright, not my best work," I thought.

Darion: You look unpleased?

Carla: Haha, shut up

Darion: You don't like your own cooking?

Carla: Is not my best work.

Darion: Well, Shoot, we should open up a restaurant. I saw a place down on 24th street. I thought I might need a chef, and Ima leave it for my cub one day.

That made me cry. Cleon restaurant used to be on 24th, now, I see. His folks left it for him.

Darion: Woah! What did I say?

Comforting me made me cry even harder.

##Cleon##

I couldn't take being in that house anymore. I decided to call Genice to go for a ride.

##Carla##

It's been three weeks since Darion has never left my side. Sigh. Hurry up, Cleon. He has so much of your charm that it's slowly killing me.

##Cleon##

It's been a week since I flew to Wisdom home, trying to get inspired. The only problem is I can't sleep! I haven't slept since Carla left. I look untamed.

Wisdom: Oslo came to get you again?

She said, coming into my room.

Cleon: Has he?

Wisdom: Yes, He feels it's ridiculous to try to find answers here.

Cleon: Hmm

Wisdom: He shouldn't be trusted, my king

Cleon: Sigh, What else can I do?

Wisdom: Here, I made this for you to sleep.

Cleon: I don't want to sleep. Not when she is not by my side.

Wisdom: Alright then, let's keep you awake but in your subconscious. Let's see if you miss something important.

Cleon: I did try everything; why not this?

She lit up seven candles. Sat in the middle, covering my forehead with Herbs. She took me to GC.

Wisdom: Wait, Carla, have a Goddess?

Cleon: Oh yeah, I forgot you didn't know.

Wisdom: The bond between a Goddess and mortal is strong

Cleon: Yeah, but she turns mortal by sinning with Carla's ex

Wisdom: As in she lost her grace?

Cleon: Yeah

I said, feeling hopeless.

Wisdom: My king!

She said, angrily

Cleon: Yeah?

Wisdom: You have grace, my king

Cleon: Oh yeah

Then it hit like a brick in water.

Cleon: Oh my god, I do!

Wisdom: Yeah

She said sarcastically. It made me so happy I kissed her forehead. "Am coming, Carla" I thought. F*ck, It's going take men two days to collect grace. Babe and I had grace blooming on one of the planets.

##Carla##

Sigh, Another day without Cleon. The baby got me tired. I heard Darion's belly growling a few feet away. I decided to put his food in a bowl. It's been a few weeks of us hanging out. Sigh, I miss Cleon so much.

Cleon: Hey, you look like you just woke up?

He said, taking the bowl that had his breakfast from me. I laughed because is so true.

Carla: Carrying your kind is exhausting.

Darion: The cat naps will get you more tire.

Carla: How did it go?

I asked sincerely about the restaurant he wanted to open.

File: I got the place.

Carla: That's amazing. I had no doubt in my mind.

Darion: You're shivering.

Carla: It's getting cold

Darion: Let me hire someone to build you a house here.

I laughed. I have so many houses.

Carla: Is fine. I need a sweater.

Darion: I'll buy you one

Carla: Haha, no need, my king, I can take care of myself.

He didn't say anything. He looked up and smiled.

Darion: I am a prince, not a king, Carla.

He said it so low; why didn't he want to be king?

Darion: Can I have seconds

Carla: Sure.

The day passes with us talking and laughing. He hasn't mated with anyone, He said, But something tells me he will hence Cleon! Nighttime came. I told him to go home, but he refused. In the middle of the night, I felt a hand tightly Gripping me; I woke up to find him hovering over me, desires in his eyes.

.

Carla: What are you doing?

File: Carla...

Carla: What?

I said sharply.

Carla: What is wrong with guys in this kingdom. You guys don't respect marriages anymore? I expected so much more from you, Darion!

He laughed and said.

File: You are crying, love. It must have been a nightmare because you kept screaming out, Cleon!

I felt so embarrassed. My shirt drenched in my tears.

Carla: I am so sorry.

I tried to apologize.

File: I should um. Go. Good night Carla.

Oh my God, what is wrong with me? Of course, he wouldn't do that with me. Cleon would never touch a woman against their will. I should know that education came from those before him. Am stupid. My thoughts torment me the whole night. When daybreak came, I waited to see would I see him again. But Darion didn't come. I must have really done a number.

##Cleon##

Cleon: GC please.

GC: I don't want to be a Goddess because then I will smell sin, and Between you and me, Johny is very sinful. His thoughts are... oh my God.

She tries to explain the reason why she can't go back to being a Goddess. But I need her to find Carla.

Cleon: If something happened to her, do you know.

GC: Yes, I disappeared forever, I know that.

Cleon: Sigh, GC, please. What can I do to convince you? If you are worried about returning to being a Goddess, When you lay with Johny, it will take your grace again.

GC: Alright, Shoot, just gives it to me.

We had a private meeting because I knew Johny would not agree with this. She drank the cup full of bubbly white light I bought. Her hair which was blond but curly, has become straight. Her clothes have returned to white, not multi-colored.

GC: Let's just get this over with.

She looked so unpleased, but I need this.

GC: Alright, Carla, where are you!

We meditated for 30 minutes. This is the longest I've seen her take to find Mortal Carla.

GC: I found her. But before entering, I need to know how to get out. The pathway Is only to enter, not to exit. Look, she's fine for the time being.

She made a portal. My beautiful wife was Taking a shower in the river. Without thinking, I walked into the portal.

##Carla##

I hate taking a shower with my brah and panties on. I decided it was time to get out of the river. While climbing out of the river, I saw some classic shoes. Am glad Darion was back.

Cleon: You didn't come home.

Hearing his voice had Me frozen in place.