Chapter 40

Desire looked at her master longingly before asking another scary question, “What is it like to be in love with someone?”

Sylvester looked at his Dove and contemplated giving her an answer. He knew he felt something more for her but he wasn’t sure if it was love and he was being careful not to fill her with ideas of what he’s scared of himself.

“I’ll tell you by morning. I know you’re tired, sleep Dove. I’ll be right here” He placed the blanket on her tiny form and slipped into it right beside her.

What she did in the bathroom had astonished him. He never knew she would be bold enough to take him that way. But he was glad she did.

“Promise me, my lord?”

Sylvester kisses her forehead, “Sleep first and We’ll talk later”

Morning came, Desire arose before the sun rose, she knew she had to resume her duties at the kitchen. She looked to her side and saw Sylvester sleeping peacefully. She didn’t have the heart to wake him up, so she slipped off the bed gently and walk into the bathroom.

By the time she was done, Sylvester had woken up, frantically searching for her until he heard her humming in the bathroom. He smiled knowing she was fine. He went back to bed and laid awake for her to finish.

Desire walked out of the bathroom feeling less sleepy and less tired. She turned to see Sylvester watching her step. She shyly looked away and went through her bag to wear her other uniform on her underwear.

“Wear a dress” Sylvester suddenly requested over from the bed.

“My lord, you know I can’t. I have to work and the dress won’t be comfortable doing that. I’ll just be punishing myself” Desire explained, hoping they were about to start arguing till someone yields.

“I’ll tell the court lady to relieve you of your duties so you can stay with me all day. That won’t be just for a day because you'll no longer work in the kitchen” He declared “That is so gracious of you, my lord, but no” She walked towards him to give him a short kiss but by the time her lip landed on his, he held on to her and kissed her passionately before letting go.

“Why do you always say no to my orders, Dove? That’s an absolute disrespect” Sylvester whined.

“Don’t act like a toddler, my lord. I still wouldn’t say yes. I can’t just stop working just like that. I used to see it as a punishment when I just got here but now, I see it as an obligation towards this mansion”

Sylvester kept on staring at Desire. She quickly moved away from him before she wouldn’t be able to control herself. She put on her uniform and got ready to leave.

“I’ll be going now, my lord”

“Come here, Dove” He held his hand open to her and she almost ran into it, he hugged her tight and kissed her hair.

“You can come up to my study if it gets too much, I’ll make sure you’ll be fine. I’ll protect you from now on, my dove” He assured her.

Desire nodded, kissed him on his forehead and waved continuously before walking out of the room.

She got to the kitchen and met Fei drowning herself in a big bowl of food and sweets on the other hand.

“Why are you eating this much so early, Fei?” Desire asked. Lady Nor walked inside at that moment and was just as shocked as Desire was.

“I need to eat something sweet because my heart is sad and bitter” She responded before stuffing her mouth with a large quantity of food.

“Why is your heart sad?” Lady Nor asked “He broke up with me. He told me I wasn’t enough for him”

Lady Nor shook her head at Fei because she had warned her times without number to leave this guy who lives in the shadow but Fei insisted that she loved him.

Desire tried pacifying her before beginning her house chores and preparing breakfast. By the time Fei stopped eating, Desire and Lady Nor were about to begin breakfast. She joined the two ladies and they all started cooking quietly.

Once they were done, Sylvester, Ying and Fang were already sitting, waiting for breakfast. Fang tried smiling at Ying but could only meet his angry face. It was Sylvester who had always dragged him into the dining area each and every day as he hated eating with Fang.

Breakfast was served and everyone ate peacefully with Sylvester stealing glances at Desire who kept on smiling and blushing.

“Ying, did you bring a lady from the Harem into this place yesterday’s night?”

Ying looked at her angrily and refused to give her an answer.

“Or was it Sylvester? Were you with another woman last night? I thought Desire really liked you. How can you betray her like that? Because I’m so sure she couldn’t sound like that” Fang teased unaware that Desire was the one. Sylvester ignored her and kept on eating.

“Get me another spoon, slave girl” She instructed Desire and before Desire could move.

“Get up and get it yourself,” Sylvester demanded.

“What!? Why will I get a spoon by myself when there are slaves here, especially a disrespectful one?” She yelled out.

“Desire is my woman and she has no obligation whatsoever to your household or to you. The earlier you start respecting her, the longer your life would last. Don’t tempt me, Fang. I might end up sending you on a short visit to the public town square” He threatened and dropped his spoon.

He moved closer to Desire, “Have you eaten?” He asked

“I’ll soon eat, my lord” she replied.

He dismissed every Maid from the dining area and followed Desire into the kitchen to get her breakfast. He pulled her into his study, sat with her beside a fireplace and wrapped his arms around her as he felt she was a bit cold.

“I don’t care about what your obligations are, but try to wear thicker clothes. You’re all cold, Desire” he warmed around her, rubbing his hands together for a short period and then placed it in her face, making her feel warm.

“Eat” He commanded, feeding her. Desire didn’t argue, all she wanted was to stay like this forever. He had declared her to be his woman and she was happy and satisfied.

A knight suddenly walked in with one of the king’s messengers. Sylvester frowned at the sudden interruption. Desire tried standing up to leave when she saw that he had visitors.

“You have a message from the king, my lord”

“Speak” Sylvester commanded.

“The king requests for your presence at the palace before sunset tomorrow”

“If not...” Sylvester asked.

“You’ll be removed as the prime minister, my lord” The messenger replied.

“Tell it to the king that my loyalty lies with my people and not the throne. I didn’t become the prime minister because of the throne or because of him, I did it for my people but also tell him that I’ll be there tomorrow to remove myself as the prime minister”