CHAPTER 20: TRUTH UNFOLDS.

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Felix opened his eyes, his vision was still blurry and moving around. The ceiling was like moving around making him more dizzy. He clenched and unclenched his eyes to clear out his vision. His vision started to became clear. He could see the ceiling even more clear now. Finally. He tries to move his body but he felt his body being so heavy. His head pounded so hard. His body felt too much pain, he tried to sit up but yelped when he felt a very sharp pain on his thigh. He looked at his bandaged thigh, tried to move it but he felt pain rush through his whole body. He screamed in pain when he felt his body began to hurt again. The doctor rushed towards him with a tray of medications. She placed the tray on the side breeder rushing to him.

Doctor: You shouldn't move too much!

She said sternly.

Felix: Where am I?

Doctor: At my room. Don't move. Your thigh is wounded very badly. I'm surprised you even made it alive.

Felix: Where's my mother?

Doctor: Probably sleeping. It's midnight.

Felix: Oh no...*groans in pain* I want to go to my room.

Doctor: You can't yet. Your thigh won't cooperate with you anyway. The wound is too deep, you'll feel more pain if you move around.

Felix: I don't wanna sleep in here. I wanna be with Rheyna.

Doctor: Tomorrow. But not now my King. This is for your own good.

Felix: *Sigh* Fine...

Doctor: Here... Drink this. It'll make the pain go away for a while.

Felix gulped the syrup that's in the spoon before gagging and coughing.

Felix: Argh! That tastes awful what is that?!

Doctor: It's medicine. Don't worry, it may taste bad, but it can help you. Here, drink water.

Felix took the cup and drank it. He signed in content when he could no longer taste the bad and bitter taste in his tongue. The doctor nodded in satisfaction.

Doctor: What happened?

Felix: Nothing.

Doctor: So having a wounded thigh is nothing?

Felix: I can't remember.

Lies...

Doctor simply hummed, clearly not believing him. He avoided her gaze and she already knew she was lying. But she let him slide for now.

Felix: I'm tired. Can you leave now?

Doctor: Sure.

She took note that he doesn't want to talk about what happened. He seemed so sad and broken. She doesn't wanna force him to talk.

Doctor: Call me if you need anything.

He waved his hand and she just sighed softly before nodding. She left him alone. Felix was invaded by his thoughts again.

(Middle of the night)

Felix opened his eyes, he looked around and slowly got out of bed.  He groaned because of the pain in his thigh. He gripped the headboard of the hospital bed before slowly proceeding to go to his bedroom. He opened the door silently. When he opened the door, his eyes welled up in tears again instantly. His wife was standing in the balcony, softly sobbing. Wiping her tears as much as she can. She was in her nightgown. The dress ended just beneath her butt. So it didn't actually cover her thighs and legs. She sniffed and turned around but she flinched when she saw him standing there looking at her. She wiped her tears quickly and sniffed.

Rheyna: Felix... Where were you? Don't you know how worried....

She stopped in her sentence when she saw his bandaged thigh. She gasped and she rushed towards him. She touched his face to his arms and finally held his hands.

Rheyna: What-what happened to you?! What happened to your thigh?! Oh my goodness look at you... Come here.

She took his hands and led him to the bed. She moved the blankets away.

Rheyna: Here you rest here-EEK!!

She yelped when he randomly just hugged her tightly. She could hear his soft sobs while caressing her hair.

Rheyna: Are you okay?

He shook his head against her shoulder.

Rheyna: What's wrong?

Felix: Everything.

He mumbled against her shoulder. His voice vibrating against her skin. She softly hugged him slowly. Making him burst to tears again.

Rheyna: What's wrong? Why are you acting like this?

Felix: I'm sorry... I'm so sorry...

Rheyna: For what?

Felix: For everything! I hurt you, I crushed you and I am so sorry for that! I'm so sorry, please forgive me...

He cried loudly. He pulled away and kissed her head, down to her cheeks and finally her lips. He let his lips linger in hers for a while before pulling away and cry again. He leaned his forehead on her neck.

Rheyna: Why so sudden?

Felix: I never knew! I never knew anything about it! You were innocent, and I should've known! I'm sorry... I'm so sorry Rheyna....

Now she realized what he is apologizing for.

Rheyna: How did you know?

Felix: That doesn't matter... Not now...

Rheyna: How did you know?! Who told you?! Who?!

Felix was shocked. That's understanding.

Rheyna: Who told you? You aren't supposed to know anything about it! Tell me! Did Hailey tell you?! Did she?!

Felix: Why are you so scared about it?

Rheyna: You aren't supposed to know! That's not how it was supposed to go!

She ruffled her hair in frustration. She looked so scared and nervous right now. She pulled away from his hold and paced back and forth.

Rheyna: Who told you?! This secret was hidden away all these years!

Felix: Why are you so scared?! It's proven to me you are innocent and that you didn't kill Zeke!

Rheyna: No I killed Zeke! Okay?! I killed him that day! You saw it clearly!

Felix: Lies. You're lying! Everyone had said it! They had told me everything! So tell me! Tell me who truly killed Zeke if it wasn't you?!

He approached her and gripped her shoulders.

Felix: Tell me who?!

Rheyna: I can't say it.

Felix: Why?! Why do you all keep things from me?!

Rheyna: Because I'm scared!

Felix: Of what?! Scared of what Rheyna?! I am here for you! I am here to protect you! What else do you think I am here for?!

Rheyna: This isn't how it was supposed to go!

Felix: Who killed him?! Please just tell me the truth! Tell me everything!

Rheyna: I DID!! I KILLED ZEKE!!! You saw it clearly! With your own eyes you saw me holding the dagger!

Felix: You're lying! Everyone told me that you weren't the one who killed him. So who did?! Please just tell so all of this will be finished for good!

Rheyna: I can't tell you...

Felix: What?!

Rheyna: I'm sorry.

She walked to the balcony and leaned into the cemented railing.

Felix: What did this person do to you?!

Rheyna: Enough Felix!

Felix: No! Why?! Why do you shut me out?! What happened to you that day?! Who killed Zeke?! Tell me who killed him?! Who did this to you?! Just tell me everything! What are you so afraid of?!

Rheyna: ZARDOZ KILLED ZEKE!!!

Silence was heard. Their heavy breathing could be heard. Rheyna's hand trembled. Their hearts beating so fast.

Felix: Zardoz? Zeke's brother? Why?

Rheyna: I don't know! I just don't know why he did that!

Felix: God I feel nauseous....

He said softly. He covered his mouth and he gagged softly. He sat down on the bed quietly. His head pounded with so much force.

Rheyna: He told me he was gonna kill me if I tell you anything. And that he was gonna come after you. And take you away from us....I didn't want that to happen because...I love you. But that day...I understand why you hated me. So I, just swallowed everything. Even though it hurts. Very badly, but if it's for your own good, I'll take every pain. As long as you're okay.

Felix: *Cries* Why...?

Rheyna and Felix just both cried their hearts out. All of their heavy emotions were being shed with their tears.

Felix: Why didn't you tell me?

Rheyna: To save your life. That's all I could've ever think about. You're the only person I have ever loved. And I love you until now. My love for you doesn't change. And it will never ever change.

Felix stood up and went up to her and hugged her tightly. She responded with the same love. His sobs and hers could still be heard. Rheyna shushed him quietly and soothingly. She kissed his temple and head while shushing him.

Felix: I'm so sorry... I'm sorry... Forgive me please...

Rheyna: It's okay, you are forgiven. A long time ago.

Felix: Tell me what I can do to make it to you. Tell me... I'll do it for you. Please...

Rheyna: You don't have to. I just wanna see you happy that's all I want. So just stay happy for me okay?

Felix: I'm sorry...

Rheyna: Shh it's okay... It's okay...

She hugged him close. He hugged her tightly. Felix pulled away and kissed her lips. She responded with his soft and gentle kisses.

Felix: I love you.

Rheyna: No you don't...

Felix: Oh but I do.

Rheyna: No...

She pulled away from him and turned her back away from him.

Felix: Rheyna...

Rheyna: You'll never be happy with someone like me.

Felix: I am happy with you-

Rheyna: No you're just saying that because of this conversation we are having! You don't love me deeply like I do!

Felix: I do! And I'll show it to you!

He hugged her from behind and nuzzled his face in her neck. She closed her eyes to stop the tears from falling. She clenched on her dress tightly.

Felix: I love you...I love you okay?

He said and kissed her temple. He turned her around and kissed her lips softly.

Felix: I love you... Do you love me too?

Rheyna: I do...

Felix: That's all we need.

He mumbled against her lips and kissed her even more intensely. She responded with his kisses and wrapped her arms around his neck and fluttered her eyes closed. She pulled him closer and closer and kissed him deeply. Attaching their lips around each other's.

Felix: Say you love me too....

Rheyna: I love you too...I love you...

She mumbled against his lips. Their lips softly touching. He bent his head down to kiss her lips since she was short. Their kisses turned into more hot and spicy. But of course, they both could feel love through their kisses despite it being a rough kiss. They love each other, that's all they need. He moved backwards to the bed and sat down. He pulled her close and made her straddle his lap. Their heavy breathing could be heard even outside. Their heavy panting and their lips smacking against each other sounds.

Felix: I love you.

Rheyna: I love you too.

She pushed him down to the bed and continued to kiss his lips. He kept caressing her back and hair, sometimes even holding her hands to intertwine them. He pulled away and turned their bodies around, so he could be at the top. He moved closer to her and kissed her head.

Felix: Let's make love.

Rheyna: Nobody is stopping you.

She kissed him so hard. He responded with her rough kiss. And after that, let's just say they had the most loving and most amazing night. A night full of love and care. Rheyna and Felix was peacefully sleeping in each other's arms. Well more like just, laying down. Felix had his eyes closed while his arms were wrapped around Rheyna closely. She was just looking at his face all the time. Their bodies pressed against each other, they could both feel love lingering around them. She smiled at the thought. He finally loves her. Her dreams came true finally. She softly smiled. She lifted her fingers to touch his face, but halted when his one eye opened. She retreated her hand away and blushed under his soft yet intense gaze. She was surprised when she felt his hand took hers and place it on his cheek. But not before kissing her palm.

She blushed softly but smiled softly. He chuckled at her reaction. He moved closer and pecked her lips softly. She chuckled softly and pulled him closer to her. Enjoying the warmth.

Rheyna: I love you.

Felix: I love you more. More than you could ever imagine.

Rheyna chuckled softly before wrapping her lips around his. He tightened his hold around her even more and kissed her back.

Rheyna: But I'm scared too...

Felix: Of what?

Rheyna: Zardoz may come after you... And take you away... But what if he does?

Felix: He won't. Okay? He will never take me away from you. And even if he does, I'll come back. Because I always come back. I'll never leave you.

Rheyna: I'm scared.

Felix: No don't be. I'm here, okay? Nothing bad is gonna happen to you.

Rheyna: Okay. I trust you.

Felix: Good. That's all we need to survive.

He said and gently kissed her head.

Felix: Sleep. It's late.

Rheyna: Goodnight.

Felix: Goodnight love.

He said and closed his eyes. And let the sleep take them. And just like that, they fell asleep. Holding each other. Closely.

(Middle of nowhere)

A frustrated yell came out of his mouth. As he roughly struck his dagger on the wooden table. He slammed his fist on the table with so much anger.

Zardoz: That bastard! How? HOW DID HE KNOW?!?

???: Apparently, a servant of the queen named Hailey, couldn't keep her mouth shut and told Felix everything.

Zardoz: That damn woman! *Yells in frustration* NOW MY PLAN IS RUINED!!! DAMN IT!!! DAMN IT ALL!!!

???: So what do you want to do now?

Zardoz: DO WHAT I AM ABOUT TO DO!!! I THINK I'VE BEEN TOO NICE TO THEM!!! THEY HAVE PUSHED ME!!! THEY CROSSED THE LINE, THOSE DAMN IDIOTS!!!

He yelled and drew out his sword. And pointed it towards the person sitting on the chair.

Zardoz: YOU! LISTEN TO ME!!! You've been a good listener, but now I think it's time you do your part! Kill Hailey! Push her down the stairs! Drown her in a lake or pond! I don't give a damn! Just take her out of my game!

???: Don't worry I will. But... There is one more person who told him the truth.

Zardoz: Who?!

???: King Arthur Ackerman.

Zardoz: The damn old hag? So he's still alive and healthy huh? I thought by now he's laying down in bed all weak and wrinkly. Turns out he's still alive...?

???: Alive and healthy. So is his wife.

Zardoz: Good. There will be someone left to mourn about his death. Go. Return to Nyland. Kill Hailey. Do whatever you want with her. I don't care. Do not disappoint me.

???: I won't let you down.

Zardoz: Good. Now go.

The person stood up and bowed before leaving.

Zardoz: Felix.... You will see how I take things away from you.

He looked at the drawing of Felix, before grabbing his dagger that was stuck on the wooden table before stabbing the paper.

Zardoz: You will see... How I take your wife from you.

He said. He chuckled darkly.

'The game begins now...'

(Morning)

Felix woke up with Rheyna on her side. He smiled softly and groaned lazily. He nuzzled his face on her neck and kissed her lips softly before slowly getting out of the bed. Pulling the covers to cover her naked body. He signed and cracked his neck. He grabbed his robe before slowly standing. His thigh still hurts. But not like yesterday, but still, it hurts. He opened the door to get out of the room and closed the door gently. He proceeded to the doctor's room. He knocked on the door and he heard a faint 'come in'. He entered the room and sat the doctor. When the doctor saw him, she angrily crossed her arms.

Doctor: Where have you been?

Felix: To my room?

Doctor: I told you not to move didn't I?

Felix: Yeah but my body was craving to have my wife beside me. So...

Doctor: Sit down on the bed. I'll clean your wound.

Felix obliged and sat down. The doctor proceeded with her work and cleaned his wound.

Felix: My apologies for not telling that I left yesterday.

Doctor: It is okay but please next time, do mind telling me because I was about to have a heart attack.

Felix: *Laughs* Will do.

The doctor was finally done with the procedure and bandaged his thigh.

Felix: Thank you.

Doctor: It's my job.

Felix: I know. But still, thank you.

The doctor nodded and smiled softly at him. She patted his arm and left him to rest. He signed and smiled softly. Him and Rheyna is finally together now. They both confessed their feelings and even made love. He signed softly and stood up. He gently got out of bed to walk towards his bedroom to change. When he opened the door, his beautiful was still asleep on the King sized bed. The sun shining through the window and shining on her body made it even more better. She was laying on her stomach as her face was pressed down on the pillow. He chuckled at her cute face. He approached her and sat down beside her and laid his hand on her back. The blanket covering only her waist and not her back. So he rubbed his hand around her back softly. He pressed his lips on her soft skin up to her shoulder and moved her hair away from her face to kiss her temple. He looked at her face. Her Goddess like face. She was the most beautiful woman he has ever laid his eyes on.

This is real talk everybody.

She was almost like the Goddess named Aphrodite. Just looking at her face. Her soft and smooth skin. Her clear face. Her natural blush, her long lashes, her high bridge nose and heart shaped but plump lips, her long and smooth and healthy hair. Everything about her is just so perfect. He let his eyes roam around her body. Starting from her hair, to her back, then to her curved waist then to her big and curved butt.

'Alright stop.'

He stopped his perverted thoughts and shook his head. He leaned down and kissed her cheek. Making her groan and squirm.

Felix: It's time to get up my love.

Rheyna groaned lazily. Making Felix chuckle softly and press a kiss on her shoulder.

Felix: Get up my love. Let's have breakfast.

Rheyna: Okay...

Felix: C'mon, I'll start the bath.

Rheyna: Okay...

Felix smiled and kissed her head before standing up and went to the bathroom. He proceeded to the bathroom and turned on the warm water. When it was done, he went back to the bedroom, and he saw his wife standing in her nightgown and standing on the balcony window. He smiled and went towards her. He wrapped his arms around her and kissed her cheek. She chuckled softly and turned around to kiss his lips.

Felix: You're beautiful.

Rheyna: Thank you.

She hugged him close. She nuzzled her face in his shoulder while he placed his chin on her head and swayed their bodies side to side.

Rheyna: I just can't believe this.

Felix: Hmm?

Rheyna: I can't believe all of this is happening. This feels like a dream. A dream where I wouldn't wanna wake up again.

Felix: Well good for you, it's not a dream. It's a dream come true.

Rheyna: You can say that.

They both chuckled.

Rheyna: I'm just so happy right now. You're finally here with me. You're finally mine now.

Felix: Since when did my wife get so possessive of me huh?

Rheyna: I've always been so possessive of you. I just don't show it.

Felix: Well, I have to admit, I kinda like it.

Rheyna: Yeah you do. I love you.

Felix: I love you too. *Laughs* Those simple three words, are the three words I can never get tired of saying it to you.

Rheyna: Really?

Felix: Of course.

He pressed his forehead against her and closed their eyes. They felt so happy right now. Very happy. This is the type of feeling they don't wanna let go.

Felix: Let's go.

They went to bathroom. Rheyna stripped her nightgown and went inside the bathtub. She signed in content.

Rheyna: Aren't you gonna join me?

Felix: Maybe in a while.

Rheyna:

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