Chapter 242: Heretic / 1.3 : Old feelings
Kian got out of the car and looked at his house speechless. It was more like a palace, his family created the CW, so it isn’t surprising. In the previous universe, even if he was rich, he was never in charge or allowed to do anything.
But here the entire Celestino inheritance is his, his mother sacrificed a lot to make sure that he would get to live in a world where he would be accepted, and he’ll make her proud.
When his assistant opened the door, he entered. He got in the elevator and directly went to his suite. He wants to see what excuse Albert used to make sure he would pack everything himself.
Since they dare to act like he’s already dead, and not in charge, he’ll teach them a valuable lesson. He entered the suite and walked to his bedroom. Kian saw to packed luggage. He pushed them down and looked at what they packed.
When he checked the two suitcases, he ordered his assistant:
"Call Albert and the maids who packed my suitcase."
His assistant left and Kian looked at the suitcase with narrowed eyes. He unbuttoned his vest and tossed it on the bed. Albert entered the bedroom, followed by the two maids.
He asked:
"Master, what can I do for you?"
"How about you tell me who you think you are?"
Albert looked at his master surprised and asked:
"Master?"
Kian stood before him and asked:
"Didn’t I tell you you would be fired if maids didn’t pack everything I would need?"
"You did, master and your suitcases were packed."
Kian tilted his head.
"Do you think I’m stupid?"
When Kian’s dark aura filled the room, the maids’ and Albert’s hearts shook. Albert swallowed as he looked into his dark eyes. Kian said:
"Just because soon I won’t be your master doesn’t mean I’m not right now. If you don’t want me to take you with me when I leave this world, you better show respect. Have I made myself clear?"
Albert and the maids immediately knelt, and said at the same time:
"Yes, master."
"Stand up and pack my suitcases again. If by the time I’m out of the shower you’re not done, you’ll regret it."
"Yes, master."
Albert and the maids grabbed the suitcases and left for the walk-in closet rushing. Kian looked at his assistant and said:
"You may leave."
The assistant bowed and left. Kian went to his walk-in closet and looked at his suits. As soon as they arrive, they’ll directly have to go to the ballroom for the feast, so he has to dress now.
He picked up a dark three-piece suit and a matching tie. He looked at his expensive watches and couldn’t help but laugh. The entire house he lived in can fit in his huge walk-in closet. The maids and Albert kept their heads down and focused on packing correctly.
It’s not like they had a choice, Cayus told them not to pack and that Kian would do it himself. He’ll be their master in a month, it’s not like they could say no. But Cayus called them a few minutes later Kian did and told them to pack things he couldn’t wear during the events there.
Kian went to the bathroom and undressed. He looked at his reflection up and down and frowned. Because of the poison, he has lost a lot of weight. In his real life, he was the same, he was weak compared to other men.
This time he can look as he wishes, furthermore he is a witch, so people won’t question the change in his physique. He used the system and after augmenting his mass, he felt happier than he ever had.
He noticed that in all his previous life he was short and weak. The most annoying is that generally, he looked more beautiful than a girl. This time it’s the same, but he is strong now and powerful.
He touched his abs with a smile. Even if he isn’t as tall as most men, at least he has abs. Now when he wears his clothes they’ll fit, instead of being far too big. Kian took a shower and walked out of the bathroom with a towel around his waist after drying.
He entered the walk-in closet and looked at how far along the maids and Albert were. When he saw that they were done, he checked what they packed. He looked up and looked at them.
He was surprised when he saw the maids avoid his eyes with their faces flushed. They’re probably scared, as they should be. Kian ordered:
"Take the suitcase and bring them down."
"Yes, master."
Albert took the suitcases and the maids followed. Before leaving, they both turned around and looked at Kian’s chest one last time. When they saw that Kian had caught them, they walked faster and left. Kian felt even more confused, what’s with those two?
Cayus entered Serena’s bedroom and asked:
"Are you ready?"
Serena grabbed her cell phone and said with a bright smile:
"I am."
She had on a red dress matching her heels, that would catch anyone’s eye. Cayus said:
"I’ll meet you in the limo. Call your cousin."
Serena nodded and left for Kian’s suite. When she knocked, she saw a maid with a flushed face open the door. She asked:
"Where’s Kian?"
The maid answered with a smile:
"In the bedroom."
Serena looked at her for a second confused, then walked to the bedroom. When she entered, she understood why the maid was blushing. She felt like she was looking at Kian before his father started to poison him.
He was putting his tie on, facing the mirror. Even with his shirt on, you could tell that he was strong. He was wearing a dark blue three-piece suit and his hair was pushed back. His blue eyes seemed to shine brighter than usual.
His usual skinny face was full and colorful. Even if his skin was still white, it looked good on him. Serena swallowed, as her heartbeat quickened. Why would he change his appearance?
The only reason she was able to get over the crush she had on him, is that he lost weight, and he looked sickly, but right now, he looked even more handsome than before. Kian finished tying his tie and buttoned his vest.
He turned around and smiled.
"Hey."
Serena blinked and shook her head to focus. She said as she looked away:
"Father is waiting downstairs, the car king Magnus sent is here."
Kian grabbed his cell phone and earphones. When he was done putting on glasses, he grabbed her hand and said:
"Let’s go."
Serena looked at their laced hands and then away. As they rode the elevator, she looked ahead in silence. She quickly glanced at Kian, and it didn’t seem like he was aware of her discomfort.
Why is she reacting this way? They’re used to holding hands so it’s not a big deal. Despite thinking that she couldn’t help but feel warm.
Albert opened the door of the car and Kian entered first, followed by Serena. Albert said:
"Master, I’ll see you soon, we’ll depart in ten minutes."
Kian simply nodded. Albert closed the door and the car drove out of the estate.
Cayus who had been looking at Kian shocked the whole time, looked at his daughter. He cursed when he saw that even though it seemed like she was looking out the window, she was actually looking at Kian’s face reflecting on the glass.
He cursed inwardly. He doesn’t want her to fall for Kian again and waver. Even if she does, there’s no going back, but he can’t have her blab. He calmed down when he thought about her fiancé Lucian.
His daughter just likes pretty faces, as soon as she sees Lucian she won’t think about Kian anymore. When Kian looked at Serena, she immediately turned her face.
Kian reached out and caressed her cheek. He asked worriedly:
"Are you okay? You look flushed, if you want, we can open the window."
Serena looked into his beautiful eyes and murmured:
"I’m okay, I don’t want you to catch a cold."
Kian smiled gently.
"I’ll miss you the most when I’m gone, cousin. You’re always so thoughtful."
"You will?"
Kian said as a matter of fact:
"Of course, you’re the one I love most after mother."
Serena smiled. She knows that it’s crazy and that she shouldn’t care but, she wants to know if Kian ever considered her to be more than a cousin.
She was in love with him ever since they were kids, it isn’t surprising seeing how he was seen as a god.
But what she loved most is that despite being treated as a king, he was always sweet and considerate. Every time he would see her, he would say hi, even before she became beautiful.
At school, if anyone made fun of her for her glasses and braces, he would immediately defend her and make sure no one would talk to that person ever again.
He’s always been protective, and she couldn’t help but fall for him. She hated that he was engaged to the vampire crown prince. But then his father proposed her to take his place, and she said yes.
Even when she became beautiful, everyone still loved Kian more than her. And regardless she did too until she saw him getting thinner and sickly. As soon as she was officially engaged to Lucian, she kept looking at pictures of him online and the more she looked, the more she loved him.
She couldn’t wait to meet him that’s why she dressed this way, but now that she’s seen Kian the way he was before her mind is a mess. If she could hear from Kian’s lips that he has or had a crush on her, it would be the best.
She would somehow feel vindicated, she doesn’t why. If the person everyone worships, worships her, then it would make things right with the world. Even if she’ll be taking his place soon, she knows that people wish she wouldn’t.
They all only believe in Kian. When Kian leaned his head on her shoulder and closed his eyes, she looked at him for a few seconds.
No matter what, he’ll die, so she might as well hear the words she wants to out of him before that. She’ll get closer to Lucian, maybe then he’ll show feelings.
