Trapped in the Past
SEASON 2 [Episode 06]

...HAPPY READING...

"I'm the man you saved two years ago,"

The words that came out of Kaizer's mouth just now made Athena feel her heartbeat beating very fast. Athena tried to normalize her heart and pushed Kaizer away. Kaizer slightly staggered back before coming back straight with a faint smile.

"But why are you being so bad to me?"

"I just found out, when you were yelling at the flower shop yesterday" Kaizer replied

Athena puffed her cheeks and then turned her face away, "Then, you're aware of what you've done until I'm stuck here!"

"No."

Athena immediately stared fiercely at Kaizer, "Return me now to my world! You're responsible, Kaizer!"

"That's impossible, I don't know where the portal that connects your world with mine is. You can come back if the protector in Redhel's town is completely gone."

"I don't care, you have to help me anyway, you have to take responsibility."

"What the fuck are you? It's like you're holding the pregnancy accountable" Kaizer said.

"Curtain! You're really sickening!" Athena screeched then chose to walk away even though Kaizer was still following her.

Kaizer smiled faintly and reached into his pocket. He took out an invitation with a black cover and handed it to Athena.

"Hey, take this," Kaizer said

Athena turned her body and saw the black invitation had been in her hands, and also she had been standing in front of her house.

"What's this?"

"That's an invitation. Tomorrow you must come," Kaizer said, then left the still-disturbed Athena staring at the invitation in her hand.

"ah! I forgot to tell him, if someone's after him" murmured Athena.

...***...

Morning has arrived, the royal residents have been preoccupied with the implementation of the party later tonight. They began to decorate the kingdom and cook massively. In the midst of the current kingdom. Princess Charlotte, one of Kaizer's trusted cousins, was sneaking into meeting someone at her residence. This man was a man from his uncle.

The man handed him a silver dagger. The dagger looks ordinary but, on the handle of the dagger there is a red jewel that is veiled. The red gem was like a sealing power capable of bending a person for a very long period of time.

"Where did uncle get this gem?" ask Charlotte.

"From the pure nobility of witches, Mr. Inide Gierlan."

Charlotte smiled obliquely, "She's willing to betray her image as well."

"Then what should I do?"

"You just need to stick this right in the heart of Kaizer. This is indeed quite dangerous but, sir said, this method will work if done by the princess, because only you are a family member left and strongly trusted by Kaizer, Kaizer, this sudden attack won't be noticed by Kaizer."

Charlotte smiled broadly, "You can go, tell uncle, wait for my good news."

"Well Princess, I'm stepping down."

The person had left while Charlotte was so happy to see the dagger in her hand. Since the events of two years ago, Kaizer has executed the entire family that betrayed him and only Charlotte remains because the woman saved herself until Kaizer does not know how scheming Charlotte's brain is. The dark events that Kaizer experienced two years ago have changed his good character.

"You're gonna look so pathetic when the family you trust will kill you, too. In our eyes, you're just a hindrance, Kaizer," Charlotte said.

Charlotte got up from her seat then opened her large closet containing a dress that would be worn later tonight. Charlotte smiled broadly. Kaizer is difficult to kill so he will freeze Kaizer, so this kingdom will be how much his uncle holds and he will make Gavindra Herwis his.

"I'm setting up the night soon" said Charlotte. Without realizing someone heard the talk from the beginning.

And elsewhere. The castle of Gavindra Herwis. The handsome man who was famous as one of the handsome men of the magician clan, continued to smile widely, sitting on the balcony of his room with flowers that were dried to be exposed to the sun. The flower that Athena gave off grew so well that it even looked very beautiful.

"Beautiful as Athena" praised Gavin.

For Gavindra, this flower is very valuable because it was given by Athena. He took very good care of her and always took the time to just pay attention to the flower.

"Sir."

Gavin turned his head and found his butler's head had arrived with a box with a beautiful ribbon adorning it.

"Your order has arrived."

Gavin nodded then took the gift from the hand of his butler's head, "Prepare the horses for me."

"Good, Sir."

Gavin smiled, then immediately grabbed the aklassic cardigan and wearing tight black pants, Prince Gavin was very handsome even though he only wore ordinary clothes to the city.

Gavin came out of his castle after seeing his white horse standing there. Gavin immediately spurred him into the city. A few eyes observed Prince Gavin.

It didn't take long for Gavin to arrive, he got off his horse and entered the flower shop owned by Athena. However, Gavin only finds Ersya there instead of Athena.

"Where is Lady Athena?" ask Gavin to Ersya.

"It looks like Madam is still at home due to exhaustion last night cleaning up the store" Ersya said.

Gavin nodded, then went back on horseback, he was going to Athena's house.

Athena's house was not very big however, it looked so beautiful because the flower plants became the front fence of her house, Gavin tied his horse rope on a pole. The man knocked on Athena's door many times but there was no answer.

Gavin's hand stretched out to turn the door knob, "Unlocked? Lady Athena turned out to be this frivolous" Gavin said.

So quiet and dark because curtains still prevent sunlight from entering. Gavin can be said to be presumptuous because of the origin of the entry, but he was worried because Athens had not yet answered his arrival.

Gavin climbed the stairs, where Athena's room was. Gavin has been to Athens twice, so it is not too confused even if just looking for Athena's room.

Krieet..

The door to Athena's room opened, and Gavin was surprised to see Athena lying on the floor in a short nightgown, wearing a black Bathrobes-type nightgown. Panicked Gavin immediately approached Athens. She is shocked when she sees Athena breaking out in cold sweat with her trembling body, Gavin cradles Athena's body on the bed and then painstakingly binds Athena's unraveling hair to avoid overheating.

"Athena," call Gavin as gently as possible.

Athena opened her eyes, she was surprised to see Gavin here but she didn't care because she needed help. Since coming home from the diet with Kaizer. Athena felt something clinging to her nape then became like this, really painful.

"It hurts" said Athena

Gavin stared fixedly at Athena's pale face, "Did you run out last night to the funeral, Lady Athena?" ask Gavin to investigate.

Athena nodded weakly. Gavin sighed softly then gently rubbed Athena's face, "You were followed by Piplo, a little leech-like creature. He stuck to your nape and went into your mouth, he tried to suck your power, this thing was just at the cemetery and wandering around in the middle of the night."

Athena flinched, she just knew there was such a creature, but she often went to the cemetery but why was this time followed.

"Then what should I do?" ask Athena.

Gavin thought for a long time, then his hand turned to rub sweat on Athena's forehead.

"If you allow it, then I'll get Piplo out of your body, Lady Athena" Gavin said

Athena nodded weakly, it was painful, she was getting weaker let alone talking making her so tired and claustrophobic.

"I'm really sorry," said Gavin, then the man placed his hand on Athena's nape then massaged her gently, Gavin also cast a spell and whispered to Athena's ears at a very close distance.

Not long after, Athena's body stiffened and her mouth opened, the creature named Piplo came out of Athena's mouth and flew through the air intending to escape but Gavin's hand was faster than her, Gavin gripped the creature to the ground, while Athena was unconscious.

"He's so tired, I have to keep him here first" Gavin said.

Gavin had no idea how Athena could survive until morning. Piplo is very dangerous if it perch on humans, they can die if within three hours Piplo still suck energy. Ah, Gavin is not stupid, he knows that Athena is a human being. Gavin is very familiar with Natalie Narquez. Before she died, Natalie had told her about Athena and Natalie loved Athena because she thought she was like her sister and Gavin was in love with Athena.

"Eh?"

Gavin, who was circulating his gaze in Athena's room, saw a black invitation on a small table on the side of Athena's bed. Gavin grabbed the small invitation.

"It's a special invitation to a special person belonging to His Majesty, how could Athena have it?" said Gavin with eyebrows adrift.

"If the conditions were like this, would he be able to go to a party?" muttered Gavin again.

The man thought hard. If Athena was not present, this was very dangerous because an invitation like this meant having to attend, if not present, it was likely that the King would be angry. After all, Gavin also wanted Athena to be a companion when visiting the party.

Gavin looked at Athena then placed his palm on Athena's forehead. He closed his eyes until as much light appeared there and then disappeared.

Slowly Athena opened her eyes, and the first one she saw was Gavin who looked at her with a faint smile.

Yoke!

Athena was silent when Gavin fell down, the man was so exhausted. Athena felt nothing painful on her body.

"He helped me" said Athena.

Athena wakes up and confirms Gavin's position on it, this time Gavin sleeping on his bed.

"You're the first man to sleep in my bed" said Athena.

She was really grateful to Gavin because he helped her. He doesn't know what will happen if Gavin doesn't come here. While Gavin only needs a short break because it gives energy to Athena.

...***...

Frenzied sounds filled the kingdom, beautiful lights spoiled the eyes, nobles in their beautiful dresses passed by while chatting. Beautiful music from a rotating black disc. While the party organizer just stood on the stairs while observing the atmosphere of the party, he waited for someone to enter the party but, did not come. Charlotte seemed to be talking to some people.

Until finally Kaizer's eyes widened when he saw the person he was waiting for arrived, however, holding another man. A pair of eyes now turned to look at Gavindra Herwis with Athena Flous Narquez entering the party. The shining pair this time, seemed to fall on them. Unknowingly Kaizer clutched the strong support ladder, he turned his face when Athena's netra was directed towards the solid.

Charlotte looked at Athena. It turns out that the rumors about the owner of a famous florist has a very beautiful face. Charlotte clenched her hands in annoyance to see Gavindra so happy to come with the noble owner of the flower shop.

"Welcome Prince Gavin" said Charlotte with a sweet smile.

"It's nice to meet Princess Charlotte" Gavin said, as Athena stared at Charlotte.

"It looks like you brought a partner, who is he?" ask Charlotte

"He is Athena Flous Narquez, he is the nephew of Natalie Narquez" Gavin said

"Include me Princess Charlotte, a cousin of Her Majesty," Charlotte said with a dislike look and Athena realized that.

Athena smiled, "It's an honor to know the Princess."

Athena let go of her hand at Gavin then looked at the man, "I have to meet someone."

Gavin nodded, "Look at your step, it's so crowded here, Lady Athena."

Athena nodded then left Gavin with Charlotte.

Athena searches for Kaizer's whereabouts. He climbed the stairs, where he saw Kaizer last time. Athena actually found a hallway with sturdy pillars, there was no one, it seems this place is not filled for guests but he actually came here.

Uh!

Athena was surprised when someone pulled then cornered her on the body of the huge pillar there.

"What are you doing here?" ask the man who now cornered Athena.

"Kaizer, you're too close, I just want to find you" Athena said.

Kaizer released Athena and stood up with his hands on his chest.

"For what?"

"I'll explain, believe it or not, that's your business" Athena said

"Say."

"Be careful of Princess Charlotte, she wants to kill you at this party" Athena said.

"Where are you from?"

"I heard two people talking in an urban corner, they were planning to kill you through Princess Charlotte."

"Your words can be slandered if there is no evidence" Kaizer said.

"Whatever you are, I'm just saying what I know. I have to go back to Gavin" said Athena.

"No, you have to be here with me" Kaizer said.

"I don't want to" said Athena then stepped away.

"You're saying this, is it because you're afraid Charlotte has Gavin completely?" Kaizer.

Athena's steps stopped, "What do you mean?"

"Everyone knows that Charlotte likes Gavin. And Charlotte wants Gavin to be her fiance" Kaizer said in a cynical tone.

Athena faced Kaizer, then knitted her eyebrows in dislike of Kaizer's words.

"Take it that way, you're satisfied!" athen said then leave.

Kaizer really doesn't believe anyone else's words unless there's evidence, Athena doesn't care and leaves.

Kaizer growled, he hated seeing Athena with another man. Then talk like that. He needed someone to be by his side at the moment. Kaizer reached into his pocket and in his hand was a dagger with a red jewel. He managed to retrieve it from Charlotte's room. Kaizer overheard Charlotte talking to someone this morning.

"This is your last party, Charlotte" Kaizer said. She could have killed Charlotte back then, but she allowed Charlotte to enjoy her last party, the woman had not even realized that her dagger was already in Kaizer's hands.

"Akhs! I shouldn't have said that to Athena, she pissed me off for joining another man."

Meanwhile, Athena leaves the party without Gavin. He chose to go home alone even though it was very far if he returned without using a horse. Athens was far from the palace.

"Whoever tries to protect Kaizer, will die."

Athena flicked a step when the figure of a large man was present. He was the same person, the middle-aged man who wanted to kill Kaizer. Mr. Lois - Kaizer's uncle.

"You're the one who eavesdropped on our conversation, right? Looks like you want to go to the party and tell Kaizer."

"Stop your bullshit, I just got out of there and now want to go home" Athena replied.

"Cyberus, kill the woman" he said.

Athena clenched her forehead when she saw the figure move her hand like it was calling someone. Athena swallowed her coarse salivary when she saw the big two-headed dog staring at her hungry. The dog's big teeth are filled with saliva. Athena jumped when the dog's leg with its huge claws almost tore her body.

"Well, you're quite the evasive expert, but just try to escape Cyberus! Huhah!" his bracelet.

...SERIATE....