Book 12: Chapter 33


    I couldnt sleep. I shouldve been able to sleep in peace, but for some reason, I couldnt sleep. I rolled over and looked at the side of Lucias face. She was deep asleep. I visited herst two nights to keep herpany. Lucia needed to have somebody with her at all times at the moment, because she is at the most risk. If she gave birth in a state where she wasnt mentally sound, then she would be at risk. I didnt know why I hugged Lucia all the time. Maybe it was because she had a faint scent of flowers on her.


    Mommy Vyvyans blonde hair swayed gently on the small bed by the side. There was a clear breeze and the moonlight at the balcony. Vyvyan seemed to be very fond of the ce. She was sound asleep, but I knew that she would instantly detect any anomalies with Lucias body if any dide up.


    I gently stroked Lucias face. Lucia wore a very peaceful expression.


    It was almost time for Lucia to give birth. The child could finally produce its own mana, so Lucia didnt need to suffer from such tremendous mana expenditure. However, she was still very weak physically, so she still often passed out.


    I stroked her short hair as I admired her smiling face. I didnt know why I couldnt sleep. My thoughts were disordered. The thing was that I shouldnt have had anything to be flustered about.


    <em>My wives will soon give birth, while things in the North have been dealt with, so what else is there? I honestly cant think of what it is. What else can give me grief?</em>


    I rolled over and looked at the ceiling, or rather, the pattern on the overhead bed curtain. My thoughts were muddled. I remembered there was something I had to do after much thinking, only to suddenly forget again. The feeling was akin to excitedly picking up your phone to order some food, only to then forget what you wanted to order. I shut my eyes and reyed everything that happened in the day in my mind.


    <em>I worked with Freya in the office, locked the door. Then I returned to Nier, had a chat with her and then and then What did I say after? I cant remember; I think I had an argument with her, but what did we argue about? I remember that we were getting along very well, but why have I forgotten it when it was but just an hour ago? Nier and I virtually never argued, specifically, after we got married. If we argued over something, then the reason we argued is really important to me.</em>


    <em>Why cant I recall it, though? I feel as though its something very important. It must be very important to me, but I cant remember what it was. I cant recall it no matter how I rack my brains. What exactly was it? Whatever. Lets just not think about it. If I care about it enough, Ill definitely recall it. I definitely will.</em>


    I shut my eyes and forced myself to stop thinking about it so that I could sleep. I didnt know how long it took, but just when I felt my eyes shutting, I heard birds outside chirping. A gentle ray of sunlight swept over in front of my eyes. I also felt a pair of hands sp my face.


    I felt the gentle and warm touch of bliss on my lips. I was awake, but I wasnt sure if I should open my eyes or not. I froze stiff in ce. All I could do was allow my mouth to continue being vited. The feeling of hair brushing my face gently teased my cheeks. I felt a gentle breath spray onto my face, causing my eyshes to itch.


    <em>I think I should open my eyes. </em>


    I opened my eyes and almost shouted, Vyvyan. Her name had reached my lips, but what I saw wasnt blonde hair and blue eyes. I saw green eyes and short ck hair. Lucia raised her head up and sped my face. She greeted me with a smile: Good morning, Your Highness.


    I looked at Lucia and chuckled quietly. I sped her face and gave her another kiss.


    Lucia was barely ever awake for long. That was the first time I saw her awake and able to kiss me since she was tormented with her condition. It was the best shape shed been in for months and her first kiss.


    We sped each others face and passionately kissed. I only just woke up, but it felt simr to honeydew. We focused all our attention on kissing, until Lucias breathing couldnt keep up. Then we let go of each other.


    Pant pant pant


    Luciay back down and gasped for air. We tightly held each others hands. She smiled as she looked at the side of my face. In a soft voice, she said, Your Highness, I immediately began to look forward to you kissing me when I saw your eyes for the first time when I was young. Ive been by your side for so long and fantasised about you kissing me countless times. I felt blissful every time. I was so nervous I felt as though my chest would burst the first time I kissed with you. Now, however, we can kiss whenever we like, and I can look at your eyes forever.


    I smiled: I like your eyes very much, as well. No. Not just your eyes. I like everything about you.


    Did you not think I feel the same way, my Prince? Lucia giggled as she moved to kiss my cheek again. She narrowed her eyes and softly said, Your Highness, I think our child will soon be born. I feel as though I have recovered quite a lot over thest few days. Our child should be able to produce mana now, right?


    Our child, children, I meant, must be very healthy, then.


    Yes. Lucia stroked her belly gently then said, Your Highness During this period of time, I really missed you I really missed you


    Ive always been by your side, but I was very worried about you.


    I tightly held Lucias hand. She smiled, and then turned over. She chuckled and replied, Do you have any names for our children? I feel that theyll soon be born. I think theyll be born in less than a months time?


    I dont have any ideas But, lets leave it with Mommy Vyvyan.


    Her Highness? I think that is a very good idea. Her Highness would definitely be able to give them a very noble and graceful name, wouldnt she?


    Thats right. Ive alreadye up with two names for you.


    I suddenly heardughter from the window when I went to speak. Lucia and I both stiffened up in ce. She felt too awkward to turn and look. Lucia didnt know Vyvyan was there. I admittedly totally forgotten Vyvyan was behind us. Vyvyan sat in her chair with one leg over the other while looking at us with a smile. I slowly turned my head around to see Vyvyan in her sleeping gown with her legs exposed.


    Vyvyan leaned on the desk beside her and supported her head with her right hand. Her golden hair hung down, thereby resembling a waterfall. Smiling, she said, Its fine. Its fine. You two can continue. It feels nostalgic seeing your two showering each other with affection. I watched another couple from this angle back then, too.


    <em>You watched them from that angle in the past, but then you became the main wife, after!!</em>


    Your Highness!!


    Aaahh, its all right. Its all right. Lucia, dont get emotional. Youre still physically weak, so dont thoughtlessly move about. However, the fact that you woke up is a sign that you will soon give birth. You must look after yourself in theing days and stick by my side, said Vyvyan then stood up. She walked over to us and touched Lucias belly. She giggled: How interesting This is simr to ten years ago Its the same as when I saw Elizabeth Its virtually the exact same