Chapter 87 - Cured (1/2)

" You hurt me more than what I deserve because I loved you more than what you deserve" -Anon

The whole room went silent, everyone is afraid to move, it's as if their breathing can even cause a disturbance to the scene that is unfolding. Even the guards seem relentless at that moment, torn between protecting the empress and following the emperor's command. But of course, the latter has been chosen.

'Now, this is what I call a drama' a famous director present in the event thought as his eyes watch carefully, this might become a blockbuster if it will become a movie.

Astrid's face tilted sidewards due to the impact, from how fragile Celestia looks, she really can hit someone hard enough.

But does Celestia even think that what she's doing will change the harsh reality? If anything, it made her look more miserable.

'Miserable...it matches the mistress well' she thought.

"W-why?" Astrid's voice shakes, hinting the people that their beloved empress has been physically hurt by a stranger, a rumored mistress nonetheless.

Her blue eyes started to resemble an ocean glittering under the sun, the tears started forming.

" Why?! You know what you did, he's not like this! How can you do this?!" her unsteady voice forced each word to come out. Celestia did not care anymore if she looks a pathetic mistress in front of many people. She badly needs Logan to return to his old self.

'Dear, come back to me...come back to us okay' was what she wanted to say in front of the mighty emperor yet fear started to consume her.

What if he really changed because of this cure?

The thought itself kills her. Celestia knew the Logan before, he's hard-hearted, ruthless and domineering yet at the same time, sinfully handsome and intoxicating.

Logan is the emperor that would send anyone shivers by just a mere sight, anyone but Celestia.

"You don't have any evidence, for a commoner, you really think highly of yourself" Astrid replied in her usual tender voice, covering the viciousness it implies, she is now more composed.

"I-I--" Celestia stuttered, it is true, she doesn't have any evidence. What was she thinking? Going up here with nothing. At least she gets to slap this woman.

She looks at the man she's been taking the fall for.

" L - Logan " she whispered as a tear escaped her exhausted emerald eyes.

Astrid smiles slightly, Logan will not tolerate this woman anymore, calling the emperor by his name? Even she, the empress has been forbidden by His Majesty to call him by his name.

"Obnoxious lynx"  his voice low yet hinting danger.

"Drag this impudent woman out"

Logan grew bored with this drama, he needed to attend much more important meetings and check if everything is ready for the launching of cure. He has no time for this, for her.

A pair of arms snaked around his. It was Astrid's.