Villains also get Second chance

Was all just a dream, a dream that was sweet yet bitter, I was in his arms and he was taking care of me.

"Your highness, you are finally awake." said Clara, standing in the corner, and I nodded my head.

I was awake a long time ago, but both Killian and Cassius were not leaving the room. I was too embarrassed to face Cassius, after knowing that I was in his arms last night.

Should i be happy that he was so worried about me! Or should be angry that he touched me that way, even when he had asked me to free him just a few hours ago! When all i felt was cold and empty when i was awake.

My fate knew well to play with me!

I stood up and saw Clara walking towards the door, my eyes roamed around the red room, three was a time I used to sleep in this room daily, but not even once had he hugged me.

"Your highness" exclaimed Lina, I could see the relief in her eyes.

"Hmm"

"You should take more rest, your highness, I will bring breakfast and medicine for you." she offered and I shook my head. 

I did not want to spend a single more moment in this room.

"I will have breakfast in my chamber" 'and medicine, forget about that!' I added in my heart.

"But the physician had advised you to take more rest" she added and I furrowed my brows.

"I am not sick, i am just tired" i added, as i was sure i was just feeling drowsy due to the strong medicine and all the wine i had, except that there was nothing wrong.

She wanted to say something but my immediate glare shut her up.

I stood up but before I could walk, Killian entered the room, his breathing was hard, it was clear that he came running, here.

"Mother, are you feeling better?" he asked as he held my hand.

"I am good, you were in your classes, right, why did you come here? You would get punished later." I added and he shook his head.

"Father had taken a leave for me, I was not in the classes. I went to get your medicine personally." he added and my face scrunched up.

"I am sure, I would not need that," I added.

"Oh, you would," I heard the voice and closed my eyes. 'Why was I even trying to act to be sleepy, when all they had to do was be present whenever I woke up.'

I glared at the man who was standing there trying to instruct. "I am very sure I am not sick, and I don't need any medicine," he raised his brow, but said nothing. Should I take it as acceptance or denial?

"There, there, i promise it is sweet." said Killian patting my back as Cassius moved the bowl in front of me.

"i promise, i am not sick." i repeated but they did not listen.

"you need nutrition, after the drinks you had yesterday" said Cassius and i could see something unfathomable crossed his eyes, did he by any chance know about the tea and its antidote, no, if that had been the case, he would have questioned me. right?

Killian took my hand, as I stood up. I stifled a laugh, "Killian, i am strong enough to walk,"

He shook his head, "father told me that you lost consciousness while dancing," it meant that since you could faint by slow dance, you could faint while walking too.

So much time had passed, yet he still used words as rare gems, less than needed.

"Your highness, I am sure, you would be busy, so we would not disturb you anymore" I said with a slight bow and he nodded.

I took a breath of relief, because whenever my eyes fell on him they instinctively went to his chest turning my ears red.

"Mother you are still sick, your face is turning red" he said pointing at my face and Cassius coughed.

"She will be fine after having breakfast, Killian." he furrowed his brows with this strange reply and I glared at the man more as I saw him stifling a laugh.

"Mother do you need more cold strips on your head"

"Aah, honey, have you put cold strips on my head all night?" I asked , getting emotional as he nodded. I kissed his cheek, filled with happiness, how much had he started to take care of me.

"I ran a hand in your hair to soothe you, and even sang a lullaby for you.'' I heard him say and instantly glared at him, did he want to remind me of last night's incidents.

"Father, did not let me touch your hairs, and he even tried to remove my hand from your waist, mother." he added, and I closed my eyes. I was better on bed, acting dead, why in the name of lord are they discussing all this.

"Mother, are you okay?" how could i be when you were discussing last night, son!

I nodded reluctantly as i felt him getting tense further,

"You should eat breakfast, and rest further, mother." he added, pointing at a nearby table, where a platter of dishes was decorated.

"But we don't eat in the room" at least that was what decorum said, and Cassius was a man of discipline.

"It's alright, sick people don't fall under the decorum, now come, have something with us, before taking medicine." he said in an authoritative and strict voice like always, gone was the soft and tender man who took care of me last night, or was it even a figment of my imagination due to the drugs.

"Your highness"

The maids bowed as we sat on the sofa, once the dishes were served I thought it would go silently but again.

"Mother, eat this broth, it is good for your health."

"And these boiled food will be better for your stomach" why did i feel like i have been sick a lot, but at the same time this much pampering and care, as if we had always been a happy family of three.