The Emperor who loves me dearly - Chapter 86

“Since the emperor and the empress are here, let us continue the ball!” The music started playing across the spacious and grand place of Zoticus. Lovers began to dance swiftly it is really good that the emperor is back although there is no proper reason given as to why he is late. People like them have no right to question His Majesty, no matter how famous or rich they are.

“Be patient with it, Your Majesty, the people needed the time to relax before disclosing it” Astrid whispered to the dashing man beside her. Her hands-on top of his.

Since the cure entered his system, he began to demand formalities, he’s now more uptight than before. Resembling like a god of war, Logan is now indestructible, his walls were built higher than before, so high no one can fathom if it even has an ending.

A little price to pay for her victory.

At least now, Logan will have no reason to leave her.

The man did not respond, but surely, listening to this kind of music did not please him. It looks pathetic how people get so drunk in love.

Let them enjoy for now for just in a few minutes, everything will change in his empire. A great change is coming. The cure will be out publicly.

His eyes look down on the dance floor, sitting on his gold coordinated with red throne chair, he looks spectacular, regal and well…too far away from Celestia.

Celestia felt uneasiness crept into her system, with one hand clutching her chest as if suffocating, she wants to be answered.

How come Logan didn’t search for her?

Why? Why did he change drastically in just a day apart? It’s just yesterday when he met their children…yet why does he acts as if she’s nothing?

‘Why are you always slipping away from me?’

Logan is too hard to pursue, his presence is too vague, one moment he loves her, the other one he forgets her. One moment she’s his world the next day it feels as if she’s a stranger.

Tears started brimming her crystal-like eyes, she looked up, trying to surpass it. But what a mistake it was because she saw Logan’s eyes looking at her, indifferently. That little moment when their eyes interlocked, Celestia knew, he’s not the same anymore. Logan is the one to break free from the gaze, he never intended to find Celestia, now that the twins are in his hands, he has no care for her.

After a couple of songs, the man, the master of ceremonies, grabbed the silver mic, catching the attention of many.

“The emperor and empress will be leaving soon, but the ball will still go on, His Majesty needed to announce an important thing, so if we may request everyone to sit down for a moment. Madam and Sirs, ladies and gentlemen, let’s welcome, His Majesty, Logan Daxon Fergus”

The crowd started clapping loudly and also moving at the same time, glittering gowns and murmurs started to fill in the hall, what will His Majesty say?

The media who are supposed to be only outside are permitted to go in and cover this in live.

Walking down majestically, his coat trails of the stairs as he went down to stand on the podium. This place is elevated too, but his throne is still far higher.

“Good evening guests and citizens of Theavarin Empire,” his deep-toned voice rendered the whole place quiet, even the people from their houses stopped what they are doing to focused on the news.

“As you have known, the cure had a long debate as to whether it will be sold in the public. However, after a long time of decision making, I hereby confirm that the cure will be available starting tomorrow night.”

The people gasped, no, no, no. This will be their nightmare!

Many wanted to object but the words they were about to speak were eaten before even going out from their mouths. This news will be the talk of one’s household for years. This day, Logan Daxon Fergus marked the history by being the first emperor to successfully overcome the love disease, Amor Gevaar.

Some started crying, but many smiled particularly the scientists, doctors and CEO’s. They have been waiting for this, many people never knew what love can cause, and based on their research removing it in the system of the people of Theavarian will lead to a great transition. From darkness to lightness, from pain to numbness.

“That’s all, have a pleasant night,” the emperor said, once cutting off the noises from the people and the media.

“Your Majesty, what changed your mind?”

“Why are you being hasty Your Highness?”

“How much will be the cure?”

“Your highness! What happened to the woman you went to within the Alutia Empire?”

The guards started to shove off the reporters and made them go out once again.

Logan did not bother to answer any questions anyway, he waited for Astrid to went down.

“Let’s go, shall we?” the woman’s sweet voice rang but Logan is too numb to even sense it. Damn, the cure got him good, he can’t even feel a thing.

Offering his arm as a courtesy, the two went up to leave using the other door in the elevated ground.

“STOP!” her supposed to be mellow sounded voice rang the whole hall and everyone froze and look at the woman who dares to cause a commotion.

Did this woman not know how to blend in and stay out of trouble?

The elders shake their heads in dismay, most are shocked by the impudence of the woman…and some, admired her, specifically the three emperors who are also present in the boisterous and grandeur event.

“What did you do to him?” her voice sounded tired and exhausted but pain can be traced thoroughly from each word that comes into her mouth as she looks to Astrid with rancor in her eyes.

Celestia Wresea will not back down, if Logan will not make an action then she will! She will repeatedly fight for him, for them even though she’s already in deep agony.

She knew Logan, he’s not like this, he can’t be like this.

Damn cure!

Whatever that is, she curses it so much.

She made her way until her feet are only a step away to the grand staircase that leads to an elevated space, symbolizing power. From up above, the emperor and the empress can only look down at the drained woman who is now being stopped by the two guards.

“Miss please do not go any further”

“This is a major offense Miss”

The two pleaded, although trained to be fearless and merciless, the two sturdy guards cannot help but feel empathetic towards the beautiful lady in front of them. Her make-up is ruined from all the walking, her hair unruly and her dress has creases on it but it was the way she speaks, the way her eyes communicate that made them feel pity for her. She’s mourning for someone she lost, someone obscure.

Someone like the emperor.

How can she even love a person who wants to end love in their country since he was young?

How can she love a beast like Logan Daxon Fergus?

Although a great ruler, many are still against on the issue regarding the cure, if the emperor verdicts and confirms it, then it is inevitable. His words are the rules. It is a suicide to go against it and right now, the woman in a gold gown is asking for her death.

Celestia ripped off her gown, making it look like a cocktail dress, the shredding sound covered the whole airconditioned room. Everyone was shocked by the action of the young lady but what even shocked them more is when she ran past through the guards. At full speed, she ascended through the spot where Logan and Astrid are.

‘Don’t go too far where I can’t reach you, Logan, Hubby’

‘Don’t go too far without me.’

These thoughts serve as her fuel, her motivation to go on and reach him, to be with him. Although exhausted, she managed to come in face to face with him. She wanted to say something to Logan but before that, she must face Astrid first.

Everything went fast and even the crowds were left with their mouths hanging wide open. The guards were supposed to follow Celestia when Logan signaled them not to come up.

Her green eyes landed on Astrid’s blue ones.

*SLAP*

The loud sound echoed and it rendered everyone speechless.

“Bitch” Celestia mouthed.

Astrid will pay for this, damn cure, Celestia no longer cares, being a good person will never get rid of a bad one. An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.

‘You want to play dirty; I will return it back to you, two, no three times more’

The people’s eyes grew wide open at the scene, not only the lady trespassed the line for the royals, she even slapped and cursed the Theavarian’s empress!