Chapter 42: Chapter 42

MEL:

I can even understand that Atlas wants the criminal suspect caught as soon as possible, but why go along? He has great soldiers, I don't see the need for him to go around playing the superhero.

Well, if he wants to go there's nothing I can do, I know he wants to protect his kingdoms, he is the Supreme and he has his obligations as such, I won't be selfish enough to ask him to stay.

I'm just worried...

I sigh watching my companion recruit who will accompany him for this mission, in all there are three males, all very well trained, probably in less than a day they will have already found that traitor Albert.

Or at least that's what I hope...

When he finally finishes giving commands to the three males, he walks towards me, wrapping his arms around my waist and pulling me to him, I rest my head on his chest feeling his heart beat fast.

I will miss you so much.

— Are you okay with my going, my princess?— he asks apprehensively.

— I think you are fulfilling your duty as dear Supreme, protecting everyone— I speak still leaning against your body.

— That's not what I asked you Mel— lifts my head so I can meet his gaze.

— I'm just worried Atlas, I'm afraid he'll get hurt and he won't be able to come back to me anymore— I vent letting out the air I didn't even know I was holding.

I see him smirk.

— Do you think that asshole can hurt me, my princess?— I don't answer because I know your question was rhetorical— you shouldn't be worried love, I promise you that I'll come back in one piece and with that miserable head in my hands— no I see not a hint of playfulness in his eyes as he utters these words.

— Just come back in one piece and I'll be extremely happy— I finally say, wrapping my arms around his neck and hugging him tight.

— You know I'm leaving tomorrow at dawn, right?— he asks softly, I think he's still afraid of my reaction.

— But so soon?— I ask feeling his arms squeeze me even more.

— The sooner I go, the sooner I'll be back in the arms of my beautiful female— he says kissing my lips lightly, while his hand brushes away a hair that was falling over my eyes— promise you'll take care of yourself? Please, Mel, I'll let several of my best soldiers escort you, but still be careful— I find myself just nodding, unable to say a word.

We looked at each other for a long time when we decided it was time to leave, we said a short goodbye to everyone before heading to our house.

I'm tired, today has been full of emotions, I'm so happy that Philip is now free of all charges and that he can finally move on with his lovely family.

I throw myself on the sofa feeling its softness enveloping me, Atlas went straight to the kitchen probably going to get something to eat. Prince appears suddenly wagging his tail and rubbing against my leg as if looking for affection.

I don't think twice before picking him up and stroking his soft fur, it's been so long since I've petted my poor baby.

— Who is mommy's most beautiful baby?— I ask playfully touching my nose to her muzzle.

— That flea that certainly isn't— says my cute ogre entering the room holding two plates and a bowl.

My puppy soon gets excited when he smells the fresh and warm bread, it seems that someone is hungrier than me and Atlas put together.

— Atlas my beautiful is that...— I am interrupted by the same.

— I already learned my lesson, my princess, and I did it for that flea too, so two so I don't have to share mine— he grumbles putting the bowl on the floor, he barely put it down and the dog was already there attacking his bread, looking satisfied with his meal.

He puts the plates on my lap and returns to the kitchen, soon after bringing two glasses and again another small bowl.

I look at the glasses and one of them contains a red liquid, probably my lovely strawberry juice and the other seems to contain chocolate milk.

We pulled the coffee table closer and set the glasses down, starting to eat in pleasant silence.

I finished eating and watched the Prince finish eating his bread, he looked at Atlas seeing that he had just bitten a piece of his fourth and last bread.

I chuckle anticipating what will happen.

My newest little ball (the Prince) appears in front of the Atlas making a puppy dog face, I see my cute ogre look at the puppy and raise his eyes at me sulking.

Still looking unfriendly, he divides his bread in half, handing the other half to our little ball, who barely receives the bread, and goes back to the place where he was happy with the bread in his mouth.

Some things never change.

I approach my cutest ogre in the world when he finishes eating and is wiping his mouth with his napkin. I climb into his lap and he soon tries to wrap his arms around me.

— I love you so much— I say seriously looking into his eyes.

— Well, you can't imagine how much I love you, my princess— he says kissing my forehead, I sigh delighting in his affection.

— Promise you'll take care of your life the same way you would take care of mine?— I ask in anguish.

— Calm love is not for that much, you are worrying for no reason, your life has no comparison dear, not even mine would reach your feet— he murmurs making me roll my eyes.

Now I have this obsession...

— Promise Atlas!— I speak seriously, seeing him give a long sigh.

— I promise— he says crossly— satisfied?— he asks in an ironic tone.

— Now yes— I say let a smile escape.

We spent a long time in silence just enjoying that moment together, I want to stay as close as possible before he has to leave.

We are interrupted by our silence when Aunt Maria suddenly appears.

— Oh dear, I heard about your going to look for Albert— he says, sitting on the couch next to us— I came to say that you can take it easy because I'll take care of your partner while I'm away— he finally speaks showing sincerity in every word spoken.

— Thanks old... I mean, thanks Aunt Maria, I'm extremely grateful for your help— said Atlas, winding up a little at the beginning.

They talk like I'm not here!

— You can walk around, I know how to take care of myself and you both know it— I say trying to sound serious.

— Don't argue Mel— says Aunt Maria rolling her eyes.

There's the person who's been teaching me this.

— That's right young lady, and I want you to know that tomorrow when you go to the office of the lovely doctor Sueli you will be going with your escort at your side— Atlas says making me irritated.

— But— when I made a point of opening my mouth to protest, he interrupted me.

— But nothing! Yes, you will be accompanied by them, and know that I will be informed daily about your behavior Mel, that is before you even think about going out alone or something as I'll already be at home pinning you to the foot of the bed— your tone of voice doesn't show it some joke.

Snort surrendering, I'm not going to throw a tantrum at a time like this, I finally decide to shut up.

— I just want to see if she's going to obey, she's more stubborn than a donkey— grumbles Aunt Maria and she doesn't seem to be on my side.

— Let me tell you— my ogre readily agrees.

Is this a plot?

— Come here Prince, at least you have to stay by mommy's side— I say to the little dog who was just standing there watching us.

The same walks towards us and looks at me with a look... Fearful? and heads towards the Atlas as if he were on his side and not mine.

(Even you Prince?)— I think looking deathly at the poor little dog.

— It saw? Even he wants his mommy to be safe— Atlas says stroking my baby's fur.

— You won— I say softly, still upset.

— I don't think I heard, did you hear Aunt Maria?— Atlas asks and I know it's just to tease me.

— Neither, repeat it louder please dear— said Aunt Maria in a playful tone.

— YOU WIN— I say loudly so they'll stop teasing.

— Good girl— murmurs Aunt Maria, kissing me on the forehead, and leaving the room right away, wishing us good night.

— If you weren't going to go find Albert tomorrow, I'm sure I would have put him to sleep on the couch by now— I say snuggling into his arms.

— And why do you think I took so much courage to say that to you? Of course, I already knew I wasn't going to put myself to sleep on the couch today— she says bragging.

I get up and walk towards the stairs, I look back and bite my lips sensually when I see my male devouring me with his eyes.

— So I guess it's about time I stopped wasting time— I say turning around and heading back up the stairs.

That was all the time my fluffy ogre needed to catch up with me and carry me off in large strides toward our room.