178. Bets & Threats. *

" I can't believe you will shave his head for a whole year..that's evil. " - I said while resting by his side inside our tent.

" He was quick to accept my 'evil' offer. " - he said playing with my hair while Anna occupied most his other arm sleeping soundly.

" Not for him..for my mother. "

We missed our first time on the mountain since we talked with the family too long and was too tired. My maid outfit will have to wait.

" Seline needs to accept it that being Carlos Em's future wife will require a lot of patience and forgiveness and a certain madness..like her daughter. "

I felt his appreciation out with my hand..and lamented Anna not old enough to have her own tent.

" Well either way.." - I let go of my perverted thoughts and his package and made myself comfortable enjoying the night serenad. " Once he wins you might regret it.. "

" It won't matter...but, I can live a year with.. black or red hair for year..I'm not bothered. - he sounded sure of himself.

I guess it's more of a punishment for me and the women who layed eyes on him.

Others had blue hair courtesy of Nifa but it was nothing like his...thinking about it now felt the same for me.

Blonde hair was something, I always wanted but ...it wasn't mine. Maybe others viewed it the same way..as a copy of the originals? The women of my family?

I shooed those random thoughts away..after all my husband liked it and I can always get a new colour or my old one back. Or..

" Would you like me with blue hair? " - I asked.

" God damn it.." - he turned away and said rest back over his shoulder. " I don't care blue, black..white..doesn't matter. "

His pause there was no accident.

" Is that what you like? " - I peeked over his side even though it was almost completely darkeness.

" No..and please for the love of Go..

" Is it because of Cintia? I can't believe you still fantasies about them. " - I rocked him back and forth punctuated my point.

" I swear to God women...I will shave my head and don't think, I won't.. " - he slurred the words being all huffed up.

" Fine..but that wasn't a no, I'm just saying. " - I waited for his denial in the dark.

" .... "

" Hey? You ignoring me? "

" ... "

" Fine..but your silence speak for itself.." - I waited some more.

" ... "

" Wanna do me in the forest? "

" ... "

Not even my last resort worked. Damn him and his restraint.

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Waking up to the birds singing, with the rays of sun shining through the fabric of the tent and the happy shouting coming from the outside was the best feeling ever.

" ..beat him up Dad!! " - Anna's voice came shouting encouragements.

" Honey do your best, son you will stop cheating!! " - mother was pointed out foul play apparently.

I crawled outside and saw Zephyr kicking Carlos leg out underneath him and disappeared completely.

" Again!? " - Carlos got up and shot water streams randomly cutting off large branches trying to anticipate his arrival.

[SWOOSH]

He appeared right behind him with a long stick placed next to his neck. " Your head is mine. "

Carlos shoulders dropped down and put up his hands.

" I still maintain that power is a cheat. " - mother came up defending her man.

" Mehmehmeh..shouldn't let your self involved in a gentleman's bet dear mother in law..." - he didn't pull away the stick, in fact he pulled him closer as if taking him hostage. "..dew it! "**

Mother looked incensed but eventually sat down before Nifa.

" Oh Seline..how did Carlitos said last night .. A bet is a bet .." - she rested her finger tips above mother's head and her power enveloped her hair like it did it with mine. " ..is a bet! "

She pulled away and the white ball of smoke dropped down gave away to deep black hair much like mine was!

I checked and he indeed gave me a shit eating grin.

Mother checked herself reflection in a bowl of water held by Demelza and Setil.

" A month it is.." - she let her hands run through it accepting her new look for at least until April.

Zephyr let go of Carlos long before and who walked up to mother appreciating her new looks.

" How did that happen.. " - I fell on his chest and enjoyed his warmth.

" He challenged me before breakfast.." - he rested his head on top mine. " ..said no but, then he made a bet and your mother agreed. "

Anna hugged our knees. " Can I train a little? "

Ciren her oldest disciple waited patiently. She enjoyed training like all who feel getting stronger as the days turn into weeks.

It's quite addictive.

" Sure princess...but don't overdo it. " - her father relented.

" ..and stay inside the Pen at all time. " - I added my bit.

As Alexander and Mortiz sparred and the other man and surprisingly Petra cheering loudly, we took our seat and had some breakfast.

" What should we do today? " - asked Demelza.

" Well.. " - Zephyr looked all the way the mountain top. " ..anyone wants too see the peak? "

His idea was very popular.

" Uhh..we should plant something..like a flag. " - Eli suggested.

" Emet doesn't have one, little one. Never needed it, most villages under a thousand residents don't bother. " - Granny reminded her of that little problem.

" We should have one! " - Nifa looked at Zephyr with hope in her eyes.

" Yeah, go ahead..just nothing blue. " - he bumped me a little with his hips, which earned some light biting.

She was quickly huddled up with Miri and Eli who had ideas, I suppose.

" Will you visit anyone else in Dharma? " - I asked.

" Like who? "

" The princess or the Saint maybe...so many admirers. " - I tapped his cheeks lightly. " Poor baby..how will you choose? With some many fantasies already? "

He closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

" Carlos!! Have close can you shave a person!? You know what? Hell with that, Lucian get your rapier ready!! " - he started pulling his hair out as to show bow serious he was.

" Stop! DAD! "

He was jumped by Ilianna before, I got there.

" Sorry...I'll stop. Don't cut it? " - I held his arms down and did my best apologetic smile.

Lucian the idiot had his rapier drawn already, unsure to follow order or not.

Our time on the mountain was just as chaotic as it was, off it.