#THE_RED_CRYSTER
SEASON 2
©Sir Zach
EPISODE 9
Five months pa-ssed since Esmée came to Aeros. She now bore the twins that she shortly carried.
The five months went by for her like a breeze.
During her entire stay, Orion brou-ght her to all the villages within the nation, introducing her as his wife. While their marriage had to be put on halt, due to the early arrival of their children, Orion made it a point to make the a-ssumption that they were bound to be one.
Little by little, Esmée found herself getting used to life in Aeros. Ultimately, she felt like a princess. She was cared for and provided with all the luxuries in life. It may not be in a modern world, but the carefree life, only to care for herself and Orion, was something she had not experienced before.
Not only did she travel across Aeros, but Orion brou-ght her to the other lands, like in Plethora and two other neighboring nations in Pelagy.
Becoming more and more acquainted with Orion’s family, she earnestly felt their sincerity and love, especially coming from Amanda. In fact, as of recently, she had now been addressing Amanda as her own mother. She also did the same with Christopher, addressing him as her own father.
Five days after Esmée gave birth, Orion aided in caring for their young.
They had two boys whom they named Aidan and Eiran, both carried their father’s looks. It clearly meant Orion had stronger genes.
From inside their bedroom, Esmée was left giggling at the sight of Orion, putting Aidan on his chest. All she saw was a man of muscles, taking care of a four-pound baby.
As they were twins, Aiden and Eiran came out small weighed, but they were both strong and healthy.
“It doesn’t suit you,” Esmée remarked. She shrugged while holding Eiran in her arms. “Taking care of a baby, I mean. I wish I could capture this moment with a camera.”
Orion leaned higher in the bed’s headboard and said, “I took care of siblings and I’ll ask my men to get your phone from the mansion.”
“Really? That’s surprising,” said Esmée, widening her eyes. “And yes, that would be good. Have them charged it first.”
They had not returned since to earth, primarily because Orion earnestly feared Esmée would flee. Thankfully, Esmée never demanded to return. Her mind was too occupied, getting absorbed into a whole new environment altogether, and of course, taking care of her pregnancy.
Esmée moved closer to Orion from the other side of the bed and pecked on his cheek. She said, “You are amazing. A warrior, a future ruler, and father.”
Orion turned to Esmée and gave her a sweet and gentle kis-s. He said, “Should we give the twins to mom and make some more babies?”
“Are you kidding me? I’m still bleeding. We won’t be making love in the next two months!” She reminded him while urging Orion to return lying on the bed.
A sigh escaped Orion’s li-ps, and he said, “Next time we will have triplets and we can pause for two years.”
“What? No! Don’t ever do that to me! Do you know what happens if I give birth that often? My peach would loosen so bad, you won’t enjoy our lovemaking!” She teased. Esmée was not sure if that was real, but she hoped it would stop Orion from thinking constantly about making babies.
“Loosen? No, I – I certainly don’t want that,” he remarked, sneering altogether.
They both cuddled up on the bed while holding their twins and watched their young as they slept. Seeing how they yawned and su-ck on their thumbs, Esmée remarked, “They are so beautiful and I love them.”
“Just like how you love me?” Orion teased, grabbing the chance to peck on the side of her face.
She just giggled and said, “Yes. I love you, Orion. I love you and the life you gave me here.”
“Does that mean you will marry me?” Orion asked, sitting up again and watching closely Esmée’s beautiful face.
She nodded and said, “Of course, Orion. Well, it’s like you trapped me to it, but still, I fell in love with your charms and the way you treat me.”
Orion gently placed his son on the sheets next to Esmée and went throu-ghthe closet. He returned to Esmée’s side, holding a diamond ring in his hand. He kneeled down before her and asked, “Esmée, marry me and be my queen. We will rule the dragon star as it grows in number with our very own people.”
Esmée has yet to meet the god of the dragon star and the same with the beastly sea serpent. Orion concluded it was best that Esmée would meet them after she gave birth. He worried that Esmée might wind up delivering prematurely if she met the monsters behind his strength.
She wanted a more romantic proposal, but Esmée thought, what could be more romantic than seeing Orion down on his knees in front of their babies. She said, “Yes, Orion. I’ll marry you, but promise me; you’ll let me sleep tonight and take care of the twins.”
Esmée saw how Orion gulped. Sweat easily formed on his forehead. He said, “Can I invite my mother?”
“No! Try doing an all-nighter, just taking care of them by yourself,” she suggested with a sly grin. “You’ll feel more accomplished, being a father, having been up all night.”
He hissed and said, “Anything… for my Esmée.”
Esmée wound up chuckling as she said, “I’ll marry you, Orion. I’ll marry you.”
Throu-ghthe night, Orion kept his promise and let Esmée rest. She did not even awake. She heard not a single cry from the babies.
The next day, she woke up having the shock of her life.
The big man framed with muscles slept on the crib! Both the twins rested on his chest as he leaned, reclined against the edge of the wooden crib.
He had a blanket over them, and several used feeding bottles resting on his feet.
The sight of everything tickled Esmée’s heart that she muttered, “How could I not marry this man?”
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