Ch 182: Manipulation & Lies

Now I could tell from her eyes the lie I had been telling her was finally sinking in. I had her right where I wanted her. Little did she know, that made into the first birthed tubebaby Princess was falsely added to the document. Grandfather Phil typed that part in for her protection but it still didn't protect her since somebody kidnapped her from us. Otherwise, if it was written up correctly, I wouldn't be able to show her. When the truth is revealed her birth document will need updating but that wasn't important right now. What's important is she stops asking questions.

Surely I saw that questionable glint in her eye. She was still fighting while she was finally getting trapped to believe me. So I put my arm over her shoulders to comfort her and see if I could persuade her into further believing this lie.

"I know it's a lot to take in but now you see the truth. You are under the Kingdom laws by birth and made into being the firstborn tubebaby Princess to marry me." I sorta lied to sink it in deeper. Her shock made her vulnerable so I took advantage of this for my benefit. For the time being, she could only nod.

"You should know, I didn't know my father was making our marriage arrangements." I shared this with her to get on her level to further deceive her. The shock of finding that out was long passed for me.

"What did it mean by uncertainty?" She finally spoke to ask her question.

"Uncertain if a bond connection would form between us. If we would've grown up together as planned. My family would have drilled it in my head to bond with you to create our connection. We are 125 years apart so it's unclear if it would've been successful or not. The older the boy gets the harder it is to form a manipulated bond. Regardless, of success or not we were still getting married. And I would've needed to wait until you turned 100 before marrying you."

"I'm speechless with all of this," she mumbled.

"What else are you expecting?" I asked manipulating her to feel guilty.

"I don't know I just thought.." She murmured for a second before stopping herself. "Nevermind, I don't know anymore."

I took my arm away and brushed her hair back behind her ear to caress her face. "Tell me, Sally," I said sincerely. "What are you thinking?"

It's sicking to know I was this good a manipulation and I did it very seductively by showing her sincere affection. However, it's necessary so I could get her to believe me.

Sally took a deep breath and then released her thoughts. "I just felt like there was something more about me. Other than me being made into the firstborn tubebaby Princess to marry you. I just thought everybody has been hiding more from me."

I hide this mischievous grin to know my manipulation is working. Perhaps, I could get her to confess more and see if she shares anything else that would match those ancient scripts that were written about her legend.

"Why would you feel that way?" I asked.

"I guess because of my weird healing abilities," She simply replied trying not to lie.

"In my eyes, there is so much about you I want to know. I'm sorry you're feeling disappointed but you have closure now. No more trying to talk me out of this marriage or running away. No more thinking we are hiding something from you. You saw the truth for yourself." I gently affirmed putting an end to this since I knew she lying to me about her thoughts.

Sally giggle lightly and said. "I won't run and I'm trying to accept this. But I want to talk to you about something else. More on the lines of us having children."

I chuckled puzzled as to why she wanted to ask me about this.

"What about us having children?" I asked curiously, wondering where this was going.

"How soon are you planning to have them?" She asked as I tried not to laugh since I saw her seriousness written within her eyes.

"Likely soon because in such a short time. I've been finding out some of my enemies are now having babies." I told.

"I didn't think you wanted them so soon," Sally replied nervously.

"Well, I wouldn't worry about it," I gently said. "We could wait and know each other better. I only worry because you have one good egg and pregnancies arent easy. There's no say if we can have children."

She only nods, so I leaned back on the couch and grabbed her waist from behind her, and pulled her up against me. Sally fought it for a brief moment. Then sure enough she cuddled up on my shoulder while I held her.

She hesitated for a second but then placed her arm around my waist and cuddled her head on my chest. I put my other hand on her arm resting on my waist and rubbed her arm softly with my fingertips. Neither of us said anything. I was in a moment of bliss to hold her. So I shut my eyes to furthermore enjoy.

••••

Waking up, Sally lifted her head and saw Cory's eyes were closed. His head was leaned back against the couch. She smiled to think he looked peaceful as if he was sleeping but she knew better. Despite the short nap, she felt sleepy and thought it was time for her to rest. But the idea of leaving him made her heart whimper to stay here with him. Wonderful! Now she can feel herself craving him. Then it didn't help when

he started rubbing his palm down the same arm that was over his waist and then he opened his eyes.

"If you wanna head to bed you can do that," I said sensing she was tired and conflicted about what she was feeling for me.

"That's what I was thinking." She said lifting herself dazed.

"Good night, baby," I sat up planting a kiss on her cheek which made her blush cutely.

"Good night, Cory," she said breaking her dazed look to stand and began to leave.

Before disappearing down the hallway. I caught her blushing when holding the same cheek I had just kissed. I chuckled to myself knowing I was getting to her. By tomorrow she'll be melting for me.

••••

After I finished cleaning the glasses, I went down to peek at her sleeping. Always, she was so gorgeous. I kissed her forehead and then left up the hall and out the door to find Pete guarding the hall. Where I wanted him nearby my door to keep Sally safe.

Pete gave me a gesture when asking, "heading down to the interrogation room?"

"I am," I replied reaching the staircase. "I have some unfinished business with those three ladies."

Pete chuckled as I ascended down the staircase.