Even a villain makes a good parent p2

"All of this happened? You could've called me at least or Something!" Thorn said while putting his final touches on the Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta he just made.

"There was not much you can do!

Anyways Sugar, judging from this heavenly Made pasta, I think you were in the right place after all." Muriel said admiring with a smile.

"Are you telling me that my rightful place is in the kitchen?" Thorn asked jokingly.

"I believe anyone who cooks well, should be in the kitchen." Muriel replied winking.

"Damn...I hope then that everyone else will love my cooking as much as you do.

Especially the Valentino's, I think I remember telling Ned sometime ago that I'd cook for him and his family." Thorn said.

"I am sure everyone is going to love what you made sugar, and I have to admit that seeing you like this with an apron on, cooking something delicious and you seem to enjoy it...it is making me feel happy and peaceful." Muriel said smiling at Thorn.

Smiling back, "I'm getting the feeling that you want me to be like Yurei, do you want me to quit my job and become a househusband for you? not that I mind that!

I love cooking and cleaning, like I said! helps with my mental health, and I do enjoy it." Thorn said proudly.

"I do not want you to do anything that you do not want to do, sugar." Muriel said.

"But I want to do what you want me to do!

Honestly Muriel, I was as clueless as a newborn baby can be in life, you gave me a purpose ever since you became part of my life!

And Between you and me, I Hate working in the company or outside work for that matter.

I kinda find housework to be more my thing too, I know a lot of other Alphas will look down on me because I like cooking and cleaning, but I'm not ashamed of that!

The truth is a partner that stays at home is just as important, as a partner that works outside home." Thorn said.

"Well that I agree with!

But like I told you, I do not want you to do anything that you do not want to do, but if you are like Yurei and you find being a househusband your calling, then I have nothing to say against it.

You are in a way my husband." Muriel replied giggling, "Yeah! we are technically married thanks to our bond!" Thorn replied happily.

"And we just need the law to say we are married for it to be officially official." Muriel said.

A bit hesitant, "If I do decide to be a househusband, that will make you the breadwinner, so when that happens I want you to take over my company too.

Everything that's mine is already yours, but once we are legally married, I'm giving You The company...I actually had a legal document drafted for that...I was waiting for an opportunity to tell you." Thorn said.

Surprised, "You must be kidding me! you are going to give me your entertainment company?! what shall I do with it?! it is you that knows it best!" Muriel Replied.

"Honestly I've been thinking about it ever since we got our memories back.

This decision wasn't inspired by Yurei only, this actually goes back all the way to Derora." Thorn said.

"You mean that in our past lives you wanted to be a househusband? forgive my ignorance but how can a king be a househusband?

I mean if we ruled one Kingdom and one of us decided to step aside from politics, that would be understandable, but we ruled two completely different kingdoms that both needed their kings.

Were you going to give me your kingdom as well? just like your company?" Muriel asked.

"In a way, Yes? if you've said yes to my proposal and we got married as quickly as possible back then, our kingdoms would've become one, and since our kingdoms were basically neighbors, There wasn't gonna be a problem ruling both as one.

I understand it sounds selfish and almost as if I was planning to overwork you, but you were a far better king than myself, just like you are a better Business man than I am today." Thorn said.

"Do not think lightly of yourself, you were a kind and good king...

As for your proposal The night of the ceremony, that was quite unexpected and dare I say Crazy...you actually proposed to me...and you were willing to go through a loveless marriage to be with me." Muriel said.

"Was it really going to be loveless? the way you Seduced me that night, made me forget all about being rejected." Thorn replied smugly.

"That was quite the memory...That day was the first day we touched each other's skin, and the first night we slept together too."Muriel replied blushing.

Smirking, "Oh Yeah, I'm glad I have that memory back!" Thorn said Winking.

...[Tiny flashback]...

"Muriel, I know this may be a little late...but I've meaning to tell you for a while now since the ceremony started...You look stunning!

You're so beautiful, I can't help but feel like I'm blessed just to meet your eyes." Thorn said taking Muriel's hand in his.

While everyone else around them in the ballroom watched and whispered, Thorn planted a soft slow kiss on the back of Muriel's hand.

Socorro smirked as she saw it and Matilda giggled at Muriel whose face got so red, it matched his lipstick.

Snatching his hand back, "Unless you are asking me for a dance, I suggest that you keep your hands to yourself." Muriel whispered flustered.

"Then may I?" Thorn extended his hand, "I was joking...Excuse me, I need to go check on my children, I will be back." Muriel said before he walked away in a hurry.

Thorn was confused and he glanced over at Socorro who was surprised to see her king leaving the party early, so she approached Thorn and whispered near his ear, "You two should talk away from the eyes and ears in here, Go after him your Majesty, I'll handle the crowd."

Nodding, Thorn exited the ballroom and hurried after Muriel who was already halfway through the empty vast corridor, "Muriel...Muriel where are you?" Thorn began running Until he spotted Muriel walking away fast while clutching his gown.

"Don't run in heels, you'll hurt yourself!" Thorn rushed to him, and as cliche as it sounds, Muriel tripped into Thorn's arms the moment the Junglaya king was behind The Derora's monarch.

But as soon as he was back on his feet, "I do not require your assistance!" Muriel said pushing Thorn away.

Confused and angry, "Why the moment I show you affection, you get Angry with me?! Am I that annoying to you?!" Thorn asked.

"I did not ask for your affection Thorn." Muriel replied.

"So it's true then, you do hate me...Muriel."

"I would not say I hate you, Hate is a strong word."

"And so is Love..."

"What do you mean?"

" I love you...Muriel."

Surprised, Muriel blinked at Thorn, "You what? I did not hear you correctly."

"No you've heard it, I'm in love with you...I have been for a while now." Thorn replied, his heart began beating so fast.

Blushing, "Your Majesty this talk is inappropriate...you should go back inside the ballroom." Muriel said attempting to get away, but Thorn held his hands.

"Marry me Muriel." He said kneeling on one knee.

Again, Muriel found himself Blinking in surprise, "Stop joking! Rise back up again!"

"I'm hardly joking." Thorn's serious tone backed his statement.

"Why me?"

"Love is blind Muriel..."

"Maybe for you, but I will not dive into love blind again."

"I know what that fucker did to you...I won't be him, I promise you...and if you're afraid love will hurt you again, then marry me...you hate me right?

You won't be hurt that way, and if it helps, your kingdom will benefit greatly from this union." Thorn said.

"This is not a movie Thorn, do you seriously understand what you are doing?!" Muriel asked, "How can you sell yourself short! asking for the hand of someone you are convinced they do not love you...How can you accept being hurt this way?!"

"If it's you, I don't mind...Muriel you've become the very air I need to breathe...Junglaya is my home kingdom yet it's suffocating me because you're not there.

Those Insufferable royal boards meetings, I only look forward to going to them...because I get to see you." Thorn said almost breathlessly from anxiety.

"Thorn..."

"Muriel, your smartness...your bravery, your kindness, your beauty...I love everything about you.

From the way you care about your people, to the way you shine when you talk about your interests, to the serious look on your face when you work, to the way you're always humble even though you're a king."

"Thorn...stop..."

"No...I won't, I love your eyes, your smile, the way you wear your clothes, your scent, god I love how you turn me to putty in your hands just by existing Muriel."

Suddenly, "IS THERE ANY SERVANT AROUND HERE?!" Muriel shouted, surprising Thorn into standing-up hastily.

Just a second and a single maid came running towards Muriel, "Y-your majesty do you need anything?!" she asked.

With a flushed face, "Go inside the ballroom, Tell Socorro that His Majesty and I would not be returning to the ballroom, we have important business to discuss." Muriel said feeling almost as breathless as Thorn was, "And tell everyone they are forbidden from coming near the royal wing tonight, is that understood?" he added.

Bowing her head, the maid hurried to carry her king's order, and Thorn took the opportunity to ask Muriel, "What important business would we have in the royal wing?!"

"Less talking and more walking, Come with me..." Muriel said grabbing Thorn from his hands.

...Few minutes later...

"Muriel...Why are we at your room?" Thorn asked surprised but, "Get in and shut up." Muriel said pushing him inside, before closing the door behind.

"Muriel?!" Thorn was surprised when Muriel jumped on him, wrapping his legs around his waist.

With no time to waste, Muriel kissed Thorn and Thorn didn't need to think to kiss him back.

But a minute into kissing, Thorn started walking towards the bed while carrying Muriel, and the moment they reached it, he placed Muriel gently on the mattress then broke Their kiss.

"What's...the meaning of...this?" Thorn asked, "I will not...marry you now...not until I make sure...your proposal actually benefits me, At least." Muriel replied.

"Then Why did you kiss me..."

"Just because I said no to your...proposal...does not mean...I do not find you attractive Thorn...Your words earlier, I suppose they awakened my desires for you."

"You have desires for me?"

"Even I, Am surprised...I did not think I fancy you...until today.

But if I am being too strong for you, I understand if you wish to stop."

"I'd rather die than to stop!...If I have made you feel this way, then allow me to take responsibility." Thorn said before he smashed their lips together once again, now with One hand of his holding Muriel's waist, while the other began wandering underneath Muriel's gown.

"Ah! Thorn, wait...my clothes...Ngh! Thorn!" Muriel moaned, "I'll take them off for you, don't worry." Thorn replied.

...[End of Tiny Flashback]...

"You were not even sure that I shared your feelings back then, yet you were ready to sacrifice so much." Muriel said, "Which gives me an idea." He added.

"What idea?"

"I will let you know once we eat, come on! let us bring back peace to this house with your delicious food, the others do need a break." Muriel replied.