YN'S POV-
The hot water stings against my cuts so badly. The servants had run me a tub of water so I could clean myself off after the game. I thought it would be relaxing but it's more a tub of pain. I lie down and let the water swallow my body whole and submerge my face. I know it's a morbid thought but I seriously debated whether or not just to end it now- whats the point in delaying the inevitable. I feel the airways in my throat start to tighten and my heart get slower until I hear a voice.
I rise out of the water and push my dripping wet hair out of my eyes to see the source of the voice. When my eyes finally adjust my jaw nearly drops as i notice that it is Emperor Geta stood in the doorway. Thank the heavens i kept my underlayers on as I was in too much pain to take them off
G- "I'm not interupting anything am I? Can I come in?" He looks so sweet when he smiles
I just choose to ignore him.. what does he want anyway
G- "I'm starting to get the impression that you don't like me very much" he slowly inches towards me
Y/N- "I wonder why that would be... Maybe because my people are dead because of you and your brother including somebody that i was really close to" I cross my arms
He comes and sits on the ledge of the tub facing me. Everything he does is majestic I swear
G- "It's not personal I promise.. but it is necessary. If you were in my position you may unserst-"
Y/N- "Necessary? I hear what even your own people say about you"
G- "And what is that?" He looks confused
Y/N- "That your both just psychotic, greedy Tyrants and you will never be anything more"
I notice his face drop Instantly and i know that I have hurt him badly. He pauses for a second and then goes to get up
G- "I see.."
I grab his hand to stop him leaving. I don't know why I did, something just overcome me. He looks at my hand and slowly sits back down. His hands are unbelievably soft which is not surprising seen as I bet he hasn't done a day of work in his life.
Y/N- "I'm sorry.. I didn't mean for that to sound so harsh"
G- "Your name is Y/N isn't it?" I nod
Y/N- "Y/N S/N emperor"
G- "Please just call me Geta.. no need for anything else"
Y/N- "Okay Geta" I smile at him for the first time
G- "A very beautiful name for a very beautiful lady"
Y/N- "It hasn't always been my name.. it was chosen for me. I don't actually know what my name is-" I look down at the water questioning why I opened up to him so abruptly
G- "Why don't you know your name? Did something happen??"
Y/N- "I was found in the dessert by the tribe of Numidia when i was young-Â apparently I hit my head. I can't remember much before that" He looks at me surprised but I also get the sense that he understands
He can tell I feel uncomfortable so changes the subject
G- "I love your ring, may I?" He puts his hand out
I hesitate but put my hand on his so he could get a closer look
Y/N- "I've never taken it off.. it's actually the only thing I remember of my mother. She gave it to me as it belonged to my father"
G- "It's very beautiful. Made of the finest gold" He looks confused like he has seen it before but I ignore it.
G- "Where is your poet? He is very lucky to have you as his wife. I can imagine he wouldn't have survived long without you" Is it just me or did that comment have a hint of jealousy?
I start to chuckle at the thought that anyone would think Hanno is my husband.
Y/N- "My husband?? Noooo.. Hanno is not my husband. We were together once-upon a time when we were younger but we quickly discovered that we weren't right for eachother. He is more like a brother to me"
The end of his lip curls slightly into a smile
G- "Intresting.. did he get-"
He is interrupted by a guard who walks in abruptly and bows to Geta
G- "I told you not to bother me.. I'm fine"
?- "Emperor Geta, we need you for a matter of urgency"
He looks agitated that we were interrupted but he gets up
G- "I need to go.. I hope our paths will cross again soon though"
I nod and watch as he follows the guard out.
I haven't felt so comfortable talking to someone in ages. Why do I feel comfortable talking to him of all people?