Later Alistair and Theodore lay in bed looking at each other."So what are your plans now?" Alistair asked him."I still have to finish my education, I don't want my parents to be drawn into the supernatural world and I also want to keep my brother safe." Theodore replied."That's okay, I also don't want you to be drawn into the supernatural world either, I just want to go away with you and live a normal life." Alistair replied."That's what I want too. I am so glad we found each other again Alistair." Theodore replied."Me too Theo, me too.""What are we going to do about the flute? I don't like you playing it and I especially don't like how it mysteriously came to you either." Alistair asked Theodore."I agree with you, the flute always has a effect on people whenever I play it. Do you think we should lock it up?" Theodore asked."Exactly, I will get a magically fortified box from Elena and we will our it inside, only you will be able to unlock it""And where do you think we should
Theodore, Alistair and Kelan walked into the palace.Theodore looked everywhere, everything still looked familiar to him."What is it?" Alistair asked him."Everywhere and everything looks the same." he replied."Well your father didn't want to change anything in the palace. He always believed your spirit was roaming around and he wanted the palace to remain familiar to you." Alistair told him."That's kind of him." Theodore replied."It is. He loves you a lot.""I am aware, my current parents are a reincarnation of my adoptive parents, right?" Theodore asked."Yes, they are.""Life really works in mysterious ways." Theodore remarked."Can we go in now?" Kelan asked."Yes, oh impatient one." Theodore teased him.They entered inside, Theodore hugged his father tightly."Welcome back son." his father told him."It's good to be back." Theodore replied.His father looked at Alistair and Kelan, a welcoming smile on his face."And thanks Alistair for not giving up on him and thanks Kelan fo
Theodore told his parents all about Alistair. They told him they were delighted that he had a boyfriend and couldn't wait to see him.They turned to his brother. "And you sweetie, did you meet anyone?" his mother asked. "Nope, it was a boring trip, I am glad to be back home." he replied in a dull monotonous voice. "Kel baby, are you sure you are okay?" his mother asked. "I am fine. Why do you keep asking me that?" he yelled angrily. Their parents were shocked and so was Theodore. "We didn't mean to annoy you, we were just worried about you." his dad said gently. "Well you don't need to be, I am fine." he replied. "Okay, there is no need to be angry my love." their mom said in a placating manner. "I want my own room." he said. Theodore looked at him in surprise. "Why would you say that?"He looked at Theodore, "Why? Why can't I say that?" he asked. "We have always shared a room. We are twins, remember?" Theodore asked. He laughed in ridicule of me. "Twins? We are just freak
The sound of music filled the air. Couples twirled on the dance floor. Beautiful young ladies who were obviously ready for marriage flirted and danced with gentlemen on the dance floor.Some ladies, however, those who weren't deemed pretty, stood on the sidelines waiting for somebody to ask them for a dance.All ladies wanted to be asked to dance, and they would readily say yes to any man. But there was one exception, Theodore. No matter how desperate the ladies were, none would agree to dance with Theodore.Theodore was a young man of marriageable age who appeared to be cursed by God himself. He wasn't really the attractive sort. He looked bony, he had a huge unflattering birthmark on his face and to crown it all, he was born with a limp. None of the ladies wished to dance with Theodore, not to talk of getting married to him.Last summer, his childhood fiancée had broken their engagement. The both of them had been betrothed from birth, the young girl had threatened to kill herself if
"I don't think we have spoken to each other before, have we?", Alistair asked Theodore."No we haven't, apart from these balls, I don't really go anywhere","and why don't you go anywhere?", Alistair asked."I…uh…don't really have many friends","well I hope you can see me as one of your friends".Theodore looked at him with unbelieving eyes,"You want me to be your friend?","Of course, is anything wrong with that?", Alistair asked, wondering why Theodore sounded shocked."Nothing. It's just that most people would rather not be my friend","Well I want to be your friend Theodore, can I be your friend?".Theodore nodded. "Yes we can be friends".Alistair stretched out his hand for a handshake. Theodore took it warily."It is a pleasure to be your friend Theodore","Same here Alistair".Alistair relaxed fully stretching on the bench, "so what do you do for fun Theo, I can call Theo right?","you can call me Theo. I mostly read, I love reading fantasy books","Well, I am not really much
Theodore relaxed on his bed reading a book. The week had been a quiet one thankfully. There had been few parties and he had managed to feign an illness and not go.He knew he couldn't make up any more excuses. He just hoped there would be no party tonight.He dreaded going to a party and getting to meet Alistair while a part of him anticipated seeing him too."Good news Theodore", his mother said as she barged into his room without knocking."Mom, why don't you ever knock?", He complained."I am sorry dear, I was just too excited", he looked at her wondering what could have happened for her to be so excited."What happened? Why are you so excited?". She waved an invitation in the air, he groaned. Just great, another party."Lord Alistair is hosting a party and we have just been invited", he sat up immediately."Lord Alistair?", He asked to be sure that he hadn't heard his mother wrong."Yes son, Lord Alistair. I heard from Lady Rowland that it is an exclusive party and not many people
The two rode on the riding track behind the stable. Everywhere was quiet and peaceful."So what do you think about midnight?", Alistair whispered in Theodore's ear."He is a good horse, very stable"."Maybe one of these days we can ride in the park together?"."You want to hang out with me?".Alistair frowned at Theodore question. Why didn't Theodore think much of himself? He always seemed surprised that Alistair wanted to talk or hang out with him."Why wouldn't I want to hang out with you?", Theodore looked down."Well my appearance always deters people from hanging out with me". Theodore smiled bitterly and turned around to look at Alistair. "My fiancee even threatened to kill herself if our engagement wasn't broken".Alistair stopped the horse. He tilted Theodore's head up to look at him. "I don't see anything wrong with your appearance,you have very beautiful eyes,a cute nose and the most sensual lips I have ever seen".Theodore wondered if Alistair was blind like his mother."do
"Aren't you going to ask me to sit down". Alistair asked teasingly."please sit down".Alistair sat down while Theodore did as well."I am quite surprised you paid me a visit", Theodore said."And why should you be surprised,we are friends and friends pay each other visits","I am not yet used to having a friend".Alistair smiled at him, Theodore could be so cute whenever he felt unsure about something."Well we are going to be friends for a long time so you better get used to it, I am going to pay you visits and you are going to pay me visits, okay?","okay".Alistair looked around, the room looked quite cozy. "would you mind showing me around the house?","Of course". Theodore stood up and Alistair followed him.Theodore have him a tour of the house. Showing him round the house."Your house is beautiful Theo", Alistair commented. Theodore smiled at the compliment.They were currently in the stable looking at the horses."Which one is your favorite?", Alistair asked.Theodore walked