Chapter 30 : Pretty Please...It'll be fun

Liam was a bit surprised when he walked into the courtyard. He could hear crying but it wasn't Nectar so that meant it was Reli and that meant Nectar had somehow bullied her.

He dashed towards the place he left them and they were slowly getting up with Nectar doing her best to console Reli. She really looked terrible with her makeup all over her face.

" What did you do Nectar "? Nectar turned around to him but Liam didn't stop there " How could you make her cry "? Nectar became annoyed, frowning. She looked like she wanted to say something but changed her mind and stormed off.

But before she did, she threw a snowball in his face. Liam as well became upset as he brushed off the snow from his face " Get back here. You owe me an explanation ". She didn't look back but raised her middle finger at him, stepping into the palace.

Liam turned to apologize to Reli who was now trying to stifle a giggle. She pointed in Nectar's direction " I'm not the one you owe an apology Lord Soul. I was the one that had a breakdown. I think I should go get cleaned up ". Reli lifted her dress and practically ran [ I'm not getting caught in their crossfire ]

Liam watched Reli leave then looked back at the palace. He slightly cringed when he heard a door getting slammed and scratched his head [ I've really done it this time ]

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Nectar giggled to herself as she shot the door behind her. She wasn't really mad at Liam [ He doesn't need to know that ] She was hoping to guilt him into giving her full control over the decorating of the kids rooms.

It was boring in this place and she couldn't go out too much lest Eros became suspicious and paid more attention than he already was to her movements. She could already feel the presence of two shadow guards and she could tell they were trying to attack the kids.

She nearly lost her temper which is why she'd smashed the sunflower under her boot and sent a sliver of her killing intent out to them to ward them off [ He's just itching for a coffin, isn't he? ]

Nectar locked her door and stripped her wet clothes off, gingerly entering the cold water. Though it was a bit chilly, it felt good and relaxing as well. Since she was a water elemental, things like this made her feel at home.

Liam was already knocking on the door when she got out. She ignored him and walked into the closet. She decided on a simple brown dress covered in shiny gold star dust. She put on gold colored socks and bounced to the door like she didn't know it was Liam pounding it.

Liam's face was filled with relief then confusion as Nectar closed the door again. Leaning against the door, she covered her mouth to stop herself from laughing. " Come on, are you done pretending to be mad at me "?

Nectar giggled slightly [ He knows me so well ] and opened the door, hands on hips " Who says I'm not mad at you "? Liam sighed in defeat, patting her head " Alright I'm sorry ".

Nectar looked away from him and puffed her cheeks " Not good enough ". Liam chuckled " Then what would make my empress forgive me "? Nectar looked back and forth for a while then looked at Liam " Let me help the kids design their rooms, pretty please ".

Liam instantly refused her " Absolutely not. You're only thinking of breaking this apart ". Nectar pouted pleadingly, holding his hands " Come on Millie, pretty please. I'll be good ". Liam refused to look at her and was trying to walk away but Nectar tugged with all she had " Please. I need something to do, it'd be fun too ".

Liam looked back at her pleading somewhat mischievous face and stopped " How good will you be "? Nectar perked up again " Really "? Liam sighed " Don't make me change my mind ". Nectar instantly held up six fingers " Six out of ten good ". Liam raised an eyebrow and put up two more of her fingers " That isn't very fair ".

But Liam pointed a finger at her " And no funny business. No animals, no fires, no yelling ". Nectar pouted slightly, Liam knew her thinking to well. Maybe a few birds but she didn't think a fire would be necessary but none the less, she nodded " You drive a hard bargain but I accept your terms ".

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Reli sighed in relief as her palace came into view. Though it wasn't as large as Nectar's, it was substantial. It was a wide green and red duplex with many parts that seemed to have been added together at the last minute, but it an elegant playful way.

Reli was surprised by her sudden outburst and her confidence in Nectar [ I never realized I bottled up so much emotion ] but Reli's happy thoughts of her new friend were cut off as she saw Eros and Athena.

Though she felt a bit heartbroken, she was a lot more worried about her appearance when she caught herself and frowned, clenching her fists [ I am General Reli Sopins, daughter of Commander Sopins, holder of the dragon token. Why should I be bothered with him ? ]

So Reli held herself high, crumpled dress with ruined makeup and walked forward, towards the most envied couple in their empire . Though she felt her resolve shake, Nectar's lazy smile came to mind as if encouraging her.