Chapter 49: 49: Royal Invitation after "flirting"
"That’s boring" Eden said. "If you really enjoy something then she should let you enjoy it. You deserve to be happy with what you like doing"
Prince Lysander stared at Eden, with a smile. He was amused "You also think so right?"
Eden nodded "Yeah. I think so"
"You understand me so well. I also hope my mother does as you do" Prince Lysander continued stroking the cat.
"She will. With time" Eden assured, even though he knew Queen lea never understood. He just wanted to be positive with the cutie.
"Thanks" Lysander smiled "It’s rare to find someone who understands me. Everyone keeps saying I should take my Royal status seriously and all. But it’s all just boring"
"Trust me. I understand how it can feel" Eden nodded "But who cares about responsibilities when you can just have fun"
Lysander found himself laughing softly. Eden enjoyed the view of his laughter, it is even more alluring than his smile!
"I think we could become good friends. We will have a lot in common" Lysander smiled.
"Sure. I’d love to be your friend" Eden smiled back. He was glad that it was going smoothly!
"Besides, what’s your name?" Prince Lysander asked.
And for the first time Eden realised that he was the first person who had ever asked his name since he came to this world.
Everyone tagged him as the Wizard of EL. And he was just that.
But prince Lysander had actually asked for his name.
"Eden" Eden "Call me that"
"That’s a wonderful name" Lysander smiled "Eden my new best friend, I’m officially inviting you to my banquet this evening"
Eden didn’t know there was a banquet "Oh."
"Yes. I want you to come. You must come. No matter what. I want to see you there. Okay?"
"Sure. It’s an honour" Eden smiled.
"Okay. We’ll have so much fun together?" Lysander smiled as he continued stroking the cat "And I’ll also introduce you to my brother. I’m sure he’ll like you too"
Eden blinked. How could the poor naive Lysander understand that his brother hates him with all his heart. He probably doesn’t know their lore together in these past days.
Eden had taken a step in winning Prince Lysander over. For him to invite him to his banquet meant a lot. They were friends now. His best friend.
Now Eden wanted to round it off with a little spice. One that would make Lysander’s heart flutter. It was his little trick in his path of seduction. Especially for people like Lysander.
"There’s something on your hair..." Eden pointed out to Prince Lysander. There was nothing on his hair.
"Huh?" Lysander began running his hand through his blonde hair "Is it out?"
"Oh. No. No it’s not..." Eden said "I’ll help you get it out"
They were still bending as Prince Lysander was still. Now Eden leaned forward to touch his blonde hair.
Eden softly brushed his hands against Lysander’s hair, his face drawing closer to Lysander’s face.
And then he mumbled to himself "It’s time". It was time to make his ultimate move.
And so Eden intentionally slipped and fell forward. He pushed Lysander as he fell on his back and Eden now fell on him.
Eden fell onto Lysander, his hands on his chest and his face facing him directly. Their eyes locked as Prince Lysander gasped.
His heart was beating as he stared into Eden’s eyes.
They were like that for awhile, their eyes locked and Eden’s hands on Lysander’s chest. He could feel his heart beat.
Eden was certain his trick was working. His heart was fluttering.
Time had seized and all they could see were their eyes. Prince Lysander felt the delicate hands on his chest and he had his eyes glued to Eden’s pretty faces. Something inside his was beating uncontrollably...
"My Prince" But then a voice had called from behind as Eden alighted from Prince Lysander’s body.
Both had gotten up to their feet while awkwardly staring at the maid that was making her way to them.
"Your Mother summons you to her chamber right now" She informed.
"Oh. I’ll be there" Prince Lysander said as he turned to Eden "Then I’ll see you tonight. Eden"
He was gone with the maid as Eden stood there. Eden slowly placed a hand on his own chest as he said.
"Did that kid just make my heart... Flutter too?"
Prince Lysander was 19. And he was 22. So there was an age gap. So Eden referred to him as a kid.
He had dated people younger than him back in his prime.
"So I suppose that’s a success. You’ll have him head over heels for you in no time" Lenny said.
"I guess so. He even invited me to the banquet"
"Are you really going to go? The whole royal family will be there. And you know wherever you are, drama follows" Lenny pointed out.
Eden rolled his eyes "Of course I know. That’s probably why I’m going to be there. We love the drama that follows"
Lenny sighed "Whatever. Just make sure you don’t get yourself killed before your time"
Eden smiled "Sure. Whatever"
*******
Prince Lysander soon arrived at Queen Lea’s chamber.
As soon as he went in, he saw his mother’s annoyed eyes on him as she sat on her bed.
"Mother. What’s wrong? You look angry" Lysander went to sit beside her.
"Some maid said they saw you with that bastard outside there in the garden? What the hell do you think you’re doing?" She was pissed.
Prince Lysander was confused "What bastard?"
He recalled "Oh. You mean Eden?"
"I don’t care what you call him. But I want you to stay far away from that devil right now!" Queen lea snapped.
Prince Lysander was confused "But why?"
"Why? Why would you need me to give you a reason to stay away from him?" Queen lea was speechless "Are you going to be like Prince Elvis who is so close to him that rumours are all about them?"
Prince Lysander was confused "What do you mean? I mean what’s wrong with him?"
"Don’t tell me you don’t even know who he is?" Queen lea was speechless.
"Who is he?"
"The infamous wizard of EL!" Queen lea informed.