LOTHAIRE'S AGENDA

"you don't have to go"! Lothaire was nervous because he already knew what the King will say.

"I know that I don't have to go. But I still want to know what he had to say. You don't have to look as if I am entering the lions den". Heaven spoke in amusement

" But... "

" All I want you to do is to trust me. Okay? When I get back let's look into your ice. I think I got something useful". Heaven smiled sweetly.

Lothaire sighed and nodded his head in resignation.

Heaven walked to the carriage sent by the King and soon the left for the Palace.

*.*.*.*.*

"My King". Heaven bowed lightly as she walked into the King's office.

She could remember the little effort she put in just to make Lothaire let her come meet the King. So he better say something important.

"Lothaire may not have told you but.... Er... The thing is that your wedding with him will no longer be possible ". King Hadrian felt delighted within.

" What?!". "If I may ask is this his or your decision"? Heaven was surprised by what he said.

"Well it's my decision. I see you as a girl with great potential and I feel that it would be a waste if you don't put your potentials to good use". King Hadrian spoke with confidence.

"Who would then help me put it in good use?" Heaven had an idea, but still decided not hear it from the "goat's mouth". Well he is obviously a goat!

"The First Prince should be a better choice. He together with you will bring this kingdom to prosperity and...."

"So you're concerned about the Kingdom right?... Don't get me wrong my King! It would be awkward if you leave to be concerned about your Second son, and become concerned about me a total strange".

Heaven had to force herself to smile. She and Lothaire are quite unfortunate to get the kind of " father " they have.

"Why do I feel like you don't like this idea"? King Hadrian asked in surprise.

'There is really nothing to feel cause I don't like the idea'! Heaven muttered under her breath. She so badly wished she could say these words to the King but she is not courting death!

"Did Loth... I mean the Second Prince.. er... Did he approve it"? Heaven asked.

"It doesn't matter if he approves or not. It depends on whether you accept it or not"! King Hadrian smiled. It seems like she is not really against the idea so there is no need using force.

"My King do you know what a blood oat is"? Heaven whispered.

"Not really... But I think I've heard a few about it". The King didn't really understand what she was driving at.

"Well not so long ago I think two days ago, the second Prince took me to the north district. He said we'll be doing a kind of an unofficial wedding in order to understand how a real one is being done.... But how would I have know..."

Heaven paused as tears glistened in her eyes, she was on the verge of tears.

"Tell me child what did he do"? King Hadrian was getting nervous.

'who is your child'?! Heaven snorted within, but still continued to act.

"He....he made me take a blood oat that I'll be with him till for ever. If I ever go to another man then I'll die together with that man.... I've never seen such a heartless person like him."

Woo.... Woo..... Woo. Heaven cried hysterically. She peaked slowly to see if the King was convinced.

"That imprudent boy. That is something he will more likely do". King Hadrian sighed in disappointment. Lothaire has always been that evil so he is not a bit surprised.

Ofcourse since that jerk have done something like this, he is not ready to see his son die!

"I'm sorry about what he did. But since it's like that, let's forget I ever said that. You can go live your life"! He dismissed her sadly.

*.*.*.*.*

"Lothaire's eyes were bloodshot as he thought of all the things the king will say to Heaven.

"My Prince what do the people if the kingdom stand to gain if you become King? " An elder from the left court spoke.

" Do I need to explain in detail? It's not like the question means anything. At the end of the day I will still become the King as I have said so"! Lothaire spoke hauntingly

" One of the character of a true King is patience and his ability to hide emotions. You don't mix personal feeling with political matters... My Prince". Another elder spoke.

" If the reason you want to become King is person then I'm sorry we can't help you achieve that"! The leader of the left court finally spoke.

Lothaire chuckled lightly.

" Hearing you speak I was almost convinced that you have a choice but you should know that you don't because what I Thunder decide to do, no one can stop it"!

" And oh"... It's really for personal reasons. " My woman suddenly wanted to become Queen so I am determined to make that happen. If there is no more problem .... Bye"! With that, Lothaire walked out.

" T-that fool"sh kid. Who does he think he is"?! An angry voice rang in the hall after Lothaire walked out.

"Be quiet Elder Zan. The second Prince was never one to be careless. If he had decided to take the throne then there must be something the king have done". A calm voice spoke.

" Besides the kingdom is better off in his hands than that of his brother"!

*.*.*.*.*

Lothaire paced about anxiously.

" Inform the soldiers to round up their training and prepare to come back "! He said. He would need people to watch Heaven so that the King cannot make a move on her.

"Master ....."

"Just do as I have said Estaevan". Lothaire dismissed him when he saw Heaven walking in happily.

"Why do you look so happy"? Lothaire had a bad feeling about her smile. 'did she accept the King's offer?' he thought in his heart.

" I just successfully deceived a King can you believe it"? She smiled happily.

"Says the girl who can't tell the difference between gray and ash". Lothaire snorted.

" Well that doesn't change the fact that I deceived the King. Come on you should praise me".

" You did good".

Lothaire smiled and patted her little head lightly. he felt all his anger washing away as soon as he saw her smile.

Since she started staying here, he made sure to always wear a glove to cover his cold hands.

"Why did you look angry though"? Heaven stared at Lothaire intriguingly.

"You are mine and you are not allowed to like or go away with someone else. I don't like sharing my thing..."

"How dare you call me a thing? What do you take me for? A possession that you acquired?" Heaven almost exploded when she heard him.

"Look I didn't...."

"Save it! I don't want to hear anything! You've said your part... Excuse me"!