84 Doubts- Part 2
"Madeline," the King called her to his side, raising his hand and Madeline made her way towards him. Jas had finished taking Theodore's asurents, and he was now free to look at Madeline who walked to where the King sat.
Calhoun was not going to let Jas go that easily, not when he wanted to make sure to drive him away from Madeline's life. It was evident that Madeline was holding on to the idea of Jas in her life when they weren't even lovers. Because of this, she wasn't willing to look or think of the possibility of opening her heart to him. But Calhoun didn't mind it. He didn't mind going round and round for her, even if it ant his ways were crooked.
He raised his hand, similar to the way he had done two nights ago and Madeline bent forward to kiss the back of his hands gingerly before pulling away.
"You said you t Miss Harris before?" asked Calhoun, interviewing the man to his pleasure.
Jas bowed his head, "Yes, milord. We have t before."
"Close friends, close family?" asked Calhoun and he raised his hand for Madeline to stay where she was before she could leave his side. He wanted her by his side.
The tailorman shook his head, "No. Miss Harris used to co by the shop with her older sister for clothes."
"Would it be safe to say then, that you share so kind of acquaintance like a relationship with each other? Speaking to each other frequently or maybe being invited to dinner by the family if you were friends?" Calhoun continued with his questions. Madeline, who stood there didn't know what Calhoun was trying to get to by asking these questions.
Jas' eyes looked at Madeline and then back at the King, "I didn't have dinner with the family."
"A pity," stated Calhoun as if he dismissed the tailorman.
When Jas looked back at Madeline, he said,?"But I have known Lady Madeline for months now. We have had a very good relationship with each other and..." Madeline shook her head, not wanting him to utter anything more than what he just spoke.
Calhoun's eyes moved between the two before he asked, "Lady Madeline, please let Jas speak," he smiled looking at her. If Jas were to say anything more, it would cost his head, and she didn't want him to declare anything more in here, "Let him speak, unless you think he doesn't have a mouth of his own."
"I have spoken to Lady Madeline before. It was in the shop but often," answered Jas who didn't heed to Madeline's head shake to not talk about anything without knowing the dangers that were approaching his way, "I wished I could have had a dance with her but I couldn't during the ti of Hallow." Saying these words, Jas didn't look at the King, but he looked at Madeline in the eye, "I was looking forward to spending ti with each other so that we could know each other better. I like her, and she likes ," Madeline's eyebrows furrowed at his words.
"Oh my! Who would have known that the tailor would have sothing for Lady Madeline," Sophie chirped happily. She was in a good mood after Calhoun had told the garter was for her, and now with the tailor here, she could finally be able to shoo both the humans away from the castle and continue with her plans.
Sophie went to Madeline's side and said, "Do you like him too?"
Calhoun's red eyes shifted from Jas to look at Madeline, who stood there like a statue. He gave her a smile, one that was encouraging. But she knew this wasn't for her happiness. One word and it would push Jas off the cliff. Madeline wanted to say yes, but she knew she would have to bear the consequences if she didn't give an answer that would satisfy the King's ears.
The room heard Calhoun chuckle, and their attention shifted to look at him, "Like is very common, Sophie, so I wouldn't doubt that the tailorman here likes the lady. We all like a lot of things. I like the sll of blood on my hands, the screams when people defy and are tortured for the treason they made. When soone tries to steal sothing that belongs to , that is sothing I don't like." He smiled at Madeline who had a look of horror on her face, "But I also like the walls, the ceilings. Sophie, don't you like Lady Madeline too?" asked Calhoun to the vampiress who blinked at him.
She didn't like the human girl one bit and was only tolerating to put a show in front of Calhoun, "I like Lady Madeline," answered Sophie despite her actual feelings towards the human.
"Right. Lady Madeline is too sweet, she likes Jas, but then she likes other things too," comnted Calhoun.
If the King thought that he was going to accept anything that was said by him and was intimidated by his words, he was wrong, thought Jas to himself.
"I think you mistook it, my King. Madeline is the one woman I care about and look forward to spending my life with," and just as Jas uttered these words, Madeline's face turned pale as blood drained down from her face, "If you allow , I would like to take her back with . Her family will be worried as she's not been ho for-"
"Her family knows she's been living in the castle. Madeline stayed back in the castle after getting her parents approval. I am sure Madeline will enlighten you about it," Calhoun then turned to look at Madeline who looked paler than a ghost and her eyes slowly moved to look at him.
"That is not true!" Jas said as he had got the letter, as well as Beth, Madeline's elder sister, had confird about it, "You are keeping her against her will."
Calhoun's lips twisted, and he laughed. Nodding his head he said, "Madeline, Mr. Tailorman is waiting for you to speak."
Madeline's hands had turned cold out of nervousness and a certain headiness occupied her mind. Gulping softly, she then said to Jas, "I stayed here on my own will."
"That is a lie!" Jas stepped forward to only be held back by Theodore, who had placed his hand forward to stop him from moving, "She is being made to lie. You are forcing her to stay in here. You probably scared her and her parents! Madeline!" Jas looked at Madeline's face that was warped in anxiousness, "You don't have to fear the King. Tell the truth in front of everyone," he stared into her eyes.
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