Trapped in the Past
SEASON 2 [Episode 05]

...HAPPY READING...

In the immortal world there were countless animals as well as strange people yet, their housing and habits were mostly the same as humans. If in urban areas near the kingdom, we can see the inhabitants of the immortal world just like humans who pass by just to walk or shop. Now, Athena is out of the flower shop and choose to take a walk enjoying the city. He was of public concern at the moment, some men continued to stare at him without blinking. That's natural because Athena very rarely goes out of the flower shop just to walk in the crowd.

Athena looked unconcerned, she continued to step even down some of the hallways in the form of small alleys there.

"In urban areas there are even neglected places like this" Athena said.

This alley looks so dirty, on every surface of the wall is filled with graffiti and also strange patches, the street is filled with sand and also food waste. There's a lot of turns up ahead.

"Basic stupid! Look at this, if Kaizer finds out that I'm alive, he'll hunt me down!"

Athena flicked her steps, she had just wanted to take the left path when she found the T-junction but, her ears instead caught a quite dangerous conversation. The voice was quiet yet, full of emphasis.

"Sorry, Sir. But Kaizer didn't realize it yet, we just failed to make him die. His beloved pet is always aware of the approaching danger."

"Give this to Princess Charlotte."

Athena moved her head to peek at what was given by the person speaking earlier. Athena silenced her mouth when the strange hooded man she met two years ago was standing in front of a minister? Yes, a royal minister who often roams the city to see the conditions here.

"Well sir, but is this harmless to Princess Charlotte?"

"He's Kaizer's cousin, the guy won't be suspicious of Charlotte."

Athena really did not believe what she was hearing right now. Apparently behind, there are people who try to kill Kaizer even his own family. Athena immediately left without making a sound.

...***...

Ersya stretched her muscles, it was late at night and the flower shop was closed an hour ago. Ersya glanced at Athena who was busy wiping some dirt on the window glass.

"Ersy."

Ersya immediately approached Athena when her name was called, "Yes madam?"

"Who's Princess Charlotte?"

"He is a cousin of His Majesty."

"Where does Princess Charlotte live?"

"In the kingdom, with His Majesty."

Athena nodded in understanding. He should not have cared and asked this. But how can it stand idly by when it knows someone's life is in danger, if it doesn't help, it's the same as helping the criminal.

"When is the royal feast?" ask Athena.

"Tomorrow night, madam."

"Ah, so," replied Athena.

Athena then smiled at Ersya, "You may go home, I may stay at the store, I have a lot to clean."

Ersya immediately shook her head strongly, "Then let me help, Madam"

Athena refused, "I went on this morning until it made you tired in the shop alone."

"That's my job."

"This is my request, Ersya," said Athena with a faint look.

Ersya inevitably nodded weakly then took her bag, "Then I say goodbye, Madam."

"Be careful on the road" said Athena

After the departure of Ersya, now Athens looks confused.

"How did I get into the kingdom? There was no way someone like me would attend the party, and Kaizer would humiliate me there, of course" Athena muttered as she imagined Kaizer's hideous face.

Athena shook her head strongly, "No! Anyway he wants to kill me for what I helped him for! But it is sad to die at the hands of one's own family, betrayed unwittingly. He will suffer even if he dies."

" Whatever bad he is, I'll help him." Athena clenched her hands and nodded steadily. Besides, he had to think about how to come to the party.

Athena stared at the wall clock then immediately moved quickly to clean up the florist, "Maybe I still have the energy to visit Natalie."

...***...

...THE FUNERAL OF NOBLES....

He's been standing there for almost two hours. He stared with a sad expression at the two mounds before him. It was the tomb of his two masters. Kaizer is a warm, meek, understanding, humorous and even friendly man. However, since becoming King, Kaizer became a rude, cold figure, not believing in anyone would not even hesitate to kill. For Kaizer, no one could love him like his parents, he became an unapproachable figure except for Iryu.

"I'm sorry, I failed to protect you guys" the word kept repeating itself from Kaizer's mouth.

After that Kaizer began to turn around and step away from the funeral. In fact, he always hoped that someone would accompany him and hold him tightly, saying, "Don't be sad, I'm always by your side, "However, it's just Kaizer's, because no one will ever truly love him, those who approach Kaizer only want to profit because he is King.

"Kaizer."

Kaizer's body stiffened instantly, he lifted his head and saw a woman in a black dress, in stark contrast to her white skin standing before him with a bouquet of flowers. But his face was so exhausted.

"What are you doing here?" kaizer then approached the woman.

The woman took a few steps back, taking some distance from Kaizer who kept approaching.

"I want to visit someone."

"Little night like this? You don't think it's dangerous for a woman to walk into a funeral all by herself!" Kaizer's voice grew so high that the woman looked at him with an indecipherable look.

"You should be happy, don't you expect me to die?"

Kaizer rubbed his face rough, he forgot what happened yesterday.

"I want to say one thing" Kaizer said.

"What?"

Kaizer was puzzled to say so, so far he had never been this shy. He wanted to say thank you and apology.

"I-I won't bother you until you're out of this world" Kaizer said

"You're serious?"

"Yes." Yeah."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"And now you should call me Kaizer, if we're just the two of you." Kaizer turned his face away.

"Alright, Kaizer. I'm so grateful, at least there's still hope for me to be back in my world." Then the woman walked past Kaizer without speaking a word, while Kaizer felt a slight thump when he heard the woman who was none other than Athena, saying her name without the frills of Her Majesty.

Athena held back her smile, it was a fate that was met by chance with Kaizer as well as luck at the funeral. But, why did Kaizer come to the funeral. Athena turned around and saw Kaizer leaving the funeral. Athena did not care much, she immediately approached Natalie's tomb and placed a bouquet of Lily flowers in front of Natalie's tombstone.

Athena smiled sweetly then looked down in honor of Natalie, "Thank you for your kindness all along." Athena leaves Natalie's grave. She is not good at words but, through actions alone, Athena has revealed how much she feels about Natalie.

Athena thinks, she'll wake up very noon today. His body was very tired after cleaning the shop and went straight to Natalie's funeral. It could be tomorrow, but the royal cemetery would be very crowded until nightfall. Natalie Narquez is a witch noble, and certainly not just Athena visiting Natalie.

Athena comes out of the cemetery, but she is shocked to see Kaizer standing in front of the cemetery gate with a very cool black mask. It seems he used a mask to hide his identity. Even walking in the territory of his own power must hide himself.

"You're still here?"

Kaizer just shut up and then walked forward with a slow step.

Athena raised her next eyebrow, "Weird," inwardly.

Athena was still trying to be indifferent, but Kaizer walked towards her house instead of towards the kingdom.

"Where are you really going?" ask Athena

Kaizer slightly turned towards Athena, "Taking you home,"

"What makes you so good to me? Obviously you were very rude at the beginning of the meeting!"

With wide strides, Kaizer approached Athena then pulled Athena up to cling to her body.

"Why are you so chatty, Athena?" Kaizer said with great emphasis while cupping Athena's face with both of her big hands.

Athena held her breath, she was not afraid that Kaizer would beat her up, she was just afraid that Kaizer would do something indecent to her.

"I-I just asked," Athena said almost like a tweet. Being near Kaizer, made Athena realize one thing. Only Kaizer can break his courage.

"Alright, listen carefully to my answer." Kaizer smiled so much that he showed a row of neat white and clean teeth, and in Athena's eyes, Kaizer was very handsome when he smiled like this.

"I am the man you saved two years ago" Kaizer replied, prompting Athena to buy her eyes.

...SERIATE.....