Sinful Biker

by Terri Lane

  Chapter 3

  Maya

  Maya paced around the opulent living room of what was basically an apartment. She assumed it was used for guests. It definitely beat being thrown in a cell to die. She paced by the huge view of the colorful gardens below her. The apartment was situated above a patio, or gazebo of sorts and it was surrounded by what looked like rosebushes. But the flowers looked like a cross between roses and lilies. Beyond the garden Maya could see that there was a wide blue ocean. From all the green she saw of the planet on the way in, she bet ocean views were a high commodity. Of course the palace would be built on a beach.

  “Enjoying the view?” at the sound of Kohl’s voice Maya jumped. She turned around and saw him standing near the front door.

  “I have no words for you right now,” she said. Kohl had told his parents that she basically meant nothing to him. She was then at the mercy of Kohl’s mother and didn’t know what the future had in store for she and the baby.

  “Maya…I cannot express how terribly sorry I am that this has happened,” Kohl said. He crossed the room and attempted to pull her into his arms. But she shoved at his chest. For all the good it did, he hardly moved. But he got the message and dropped his arms.

  “You don’t care about me,” she said, stating the grudging fact. Her chest felt like a knife was being twisted into it. She couldn’t help but have feelings for Kohl. She knew she was a goner in that sense. She just refused to face the possibility that what they had was just as he said earlier. A dalliance, a stress relief.

  “That couldn’t be further from the truth!” he said emphatically. Maya looked up at him in surprise. Kohl hardly showed any outward emotion around her. She knew him to be collected. Even the time that he killed those guards for her, he did it with a calm surety.

  “Sure Kohl, yet when your parent asked about me you were so quick to say I meant little to nothing to you. I don’t want to hear anything you have to say. I just want to go home,” her tone was resigned.

  “Maya, I had to say those things to save you!”

  “Kohl I want to go home,” said Maya, ignoring him. “I can’t stay here until I have the baby! What if they decide that it won’t be good for you to have an illegitimate child? What if I have the baby and then they have no more need for me?” she asked him.

  “That won’t happen Maya, I would not let it,” he said sincerely. “Please listen to me…” he said softly. Then he took her hands and pulled her towards the nearest couch.

  “Kohl I don’t want to listen to anything other than you telling me how I’m going to get back to Earth,” Maya said adamantly.

  “You have my oath that I’ll take you back to Earth Maya. You should give birth a place where you are comfortable…” he said. “I need you to trust that my feelings for you are not as light as a dalliance. I see red when you are in danger, all I want to do is be next to you, and I value you very highly,” he said sincerely.

  “Still…you were so quick to deny me in front of your parents. How deep can those feelings be?” Maya asked. Her hand went unconsciously to her belly and Kohl looked down.

  “As I said, I did that to spare you from any punishment. You must believe this. I won’t see you nor our child harmed…” he said softly. “If all else you won’t believe, believe that. And trust me for it. I’ll get you back to Earth.”

  Maya looked up into his eyes and saw that they were unflinching as he looked into her eyes. She’d been back and forth so many times with Kohl that she was afraid to trust him as he was asking her to.

  “It’s hard Kohl,” was all she said. Maya turned her head to look out the window. She felt like she’d start crying if she looked at him any longer. He sighed and she heard him stand up.

  “I will return here shortly,” he said. Maya didn’t turn her head until she heard Kohl leave and the door close behind him. She wasn’t going to be caught off guard again. Even though he said those things earlier, she still wasn’t sure she could believe any of it. Maya sighed and went to wander around the apartment. The kitchen was empty, there was only water in the refrigerator.

  “How’s a pregnant woman supposed to stay here with no food?” she mumbled to herself. Maya opted for a nap instead. She went into the bedroom and fell asleep on the soft four poster bed.

  Chapter 4

  Kohl

  As he made his way to his parents’ private suite, Kohl found himself wondering whether he and Maya’s baby would be boy or girl. Avira had set up a family dinner that he was to attend. He planned to speak to his parents on many counts concerning the situation on Earth, and Maya. As he approached the royal family’s quarters Kohl steeled himself. He entered his parents’ suite.

  “Kohl, we were beginning to think you wouldn’t come,” Avira said when she saw him step in.

  “Mother, of course I’d come. I took a slow walk is all,” Kohl said as he went to greet her with a peck on the cheek. Omrin was nowhere to be seen as far as Kohl could tell. “Why are you hanging about in the receiving parlor?” he asked his mother.

  “Your father is in a particular mood and I wished to speak to you about this woman that was brought here…” she said. Of course she did. Kohl knew his mother often saw more than any other common being did.

  “Is he upset about her? About the child?” Kohl asked, hoping to mask his small anxiety. Avira’s amethyst eyes narrowed on his gaze. He knew he couldn’t hide anything from her.

  “You feel deeply for this woman, don’t you? And before you make up your mind to lie, save the thought and simply tell me the truth,” she said sternly. Kohl wondered briefly if Maya would scold their child the way his own mother scolded him. He could vividly imagine a small child, a girl that appeared just as Maya. Maya would be quick to keep their child humble, that he was sure of.

  “I do mother…” he said on a sigh. “I…wish to explain some things to you and father tonight,” he said in a low voice. Avira studied him closely. But soon she gave a single nod and gestured him to continue on through to the dining area.

  “So what sort of mood is father in?” Kohl asked his mother. She simply looked up at him with a sigh and shake of her head. “Ah…I see,” he murmured.

  Omrin was already seated at the head of the dining room table, set for three. The tall window panels were all drawn back so that the breeze from the sea wafted into the room. The view was one of the main features of the room, apart from the company of course.

  “Wonderful that you could join us Kohl. I was beginning to think you’d stood up the very King and Queen of Ve’dras,” Omrin chuckled. Kohl stifled his sigh and sat only after his mother did.

  “I had a thoughtful walk here is all,” Kohl said.

  “Oh? I hope you are not distraught over the birth and care of your bastard. Your mother has many ideas as to its existence…” Omrin said, not unkindly. It was simply the way and time in which Omrin grew that led him to speak as he did. Kohl took a deep breath as he reminded himself of that.

  “Yes father, actually the birth of my child and the wellbeing of Maya does cause me some concern…” Kohl paused to gauge his father’s reaction. Omrin sat there, and leveled a hard gaze on Kohl.

  “The woman’s name is Maya?” he scoffed.

  “Yes. I care about her a great deal,” Kohl said. Omrin chuckled and shook his head.

  “She is human; how can you possibly have grown feelings for someone of an inferior race? What future could you see with her? A lower class Ve’dran you couldn’t even marry without great difficulty, let alone a human,” Omrin said.

  “Father I need you to listen to me as your son for a moment. Then consider what I have to say thinking of me as a Prince and future ruler of Ve’dras. One to usher it into the next millennia…” Kohl paused and stared his father down. Omrin huffed and adjusted in his seat. But he did not refuse.

  “I began a dalliance with Maya on Earth, but that soon changed to something with more meaning to me. I would say with certainty that I love her—” Kohl was cut off by Omrin
sputtering in shock. Thankfully Kohl’s mother shushed him into resettling.

  “The child was something neither of us foresaw, nor planned on. But we will have the child. Whether you approve of it or not that child will have royal blood. That and I want as much a part in its life as I can have. This means that we must we strike favorable terms with Earth. That may lead to a close alliance, and twined rulership.” Kohl glanced at both his parents and let that sink in a bit. If his child should choose to rule Ve’dras after Kohl. Then the child being twined; half human half Ve’dran, would link the two as sister planets which is recognized under UAP policy.

  “In order to avoid a possible planetary war in the future. It is imperative that I strike a favorable and comfortable alliance with Earth. If we could do this now, then we would be in a more than favorable position to join the UAP. Which you already know. Once we’ve joined the UAP, Ve’dras’s future is bright, with excellent opportunities for trade and technology exchange,” Kohl said. He was proud of himself for remaining level-headed throughout his speech; that and for the fact that his father listened completely, from beginning to end.

  “I find utmost logic in what you have to say Kohl. And if you do truly feel love for this woman…Maya…it would do well to have a simple visitation process so that you may see both she and your child. Assuming she decides to return to Earth,” Avira said.

  “She does have desire to return. So yes it would be good to have full access to her should our planets align,” he said.

  “By ‘favorable’ and ‘comfortable’ you mean to say that you wish to draw terms more suitable to the humans?” Omrin asked gruffly.

  “It is an alliance. There should be mutual benefits,” Kohl said.

  “That would mean there would be mutual drawback, correct?” the king shot back.

  “Perhaps, but if I could strike up rapport with the human leaders without suffering backlash, nor accusations of ‘softening’, then perhaps we could strike a deal with no drawbacks on either side,” Kohl said patiently. Both he and Avira watched as Omrin took a deep breath and steepled his fingers at his lips. He descended into deep thought just as the servants swept into the room with food.

  Chapter 5

  Kohl

  Kohl left his parents feeling quite victorious. His father had agreed with him! Grudgingly of course. But Omrin had admitted that Kohl was the future and he trusted him enough with the future of Ve’dras. Omrin even promised not to meddle into Kohl’s affairs unless Kohl himself expressly asked for counsel. The date was still set for Kohl to take the throne over Ve’dras and he’d soon have a little heir or heiress of his own. That and Beerus was dead. There was much for Kohl to be pleased with.

  He returned to Maya’s quarters and found her asleep on the living room chaise. She’d changed clothes and wore a simple white shirt along with cotton shorts in similar fashion. He knew that pregnant women required much rest…and food. Kohl glanced around the apartment. He wondered if she’d been fed appropriately. Did she have dinner? He couldn’t let Maya nor his child starve! He swiftly crossed the room and bent down to gently shake Maya’s shoulder. She inhaled sharply and recoiled from him as she woke.

  “I’m sorry to wake you…I was wondering if you’d eaten,” Kohl said quickly. Maya took a deep breath and scowled at him.

  “Why are you here Kohl? Am I going home?” she asked.

  “You can return to Earth whenever you wish. I will take you personally, but I wanted to speak with you first. And have you truly listen to me…please.” Kohl watched as Maya battled with herself. Eventually she sighed again and gave him a simple shrug.

  “Fine, what do you have to say?” she grumbled and looked down at her fingers.

  “I love you,” as soon as Kohl said the words Maya’s head snapped up and she stared at him blankly. “I am very sure that I’m in love with you and as for the baby, I couldn’t be happier that you’re our child’s mother. Of course we would have to discuss things such as my eventual rule of Ve’dras. And how I would get to be in the child’s life regularly, what with you wanting to live on Earth. But we have some eight or so months to discuss that, correct? Also…I should have stated this before all that. But I’ve spoken to my parents and told both of them exactly how I feel about you. Our child will not be a bastard. Its legitimacy will be recognized by the Senate and all the correct authorities. I plan on fully claiming it as my own. Boy or girl it will be heir or heiress to the throne of Ve’dras if it so chooses. I also changed my father’s mind in how I deal with the alliance negotiations with Earth. He has full trust in me and I believe that taking a friendlier approach and treating Earth as an equal to Ve’dras will do the trick.”

  “Stop Kohl…you’re babbling,” Maya eventually said.

  “Even though I babble, I still love you,” he said earnestly. That made Maya laugh and she blotted her eyes which had become misty. “I meant every word Maya. I won’t strong arm and bully your people any longer.” His tone was solemn and sincere.

  “I…I don’t know what to say Kohl,” she whispered. Kohl then knelt down in front of her and produced one of his family’s jewels. A golden ring embedded with the most brilliant of diamonds around the band. Then a large single diamond-cut amethyst gem nestled as the ring’s focus. It was given to him by Avira expressly as her blessing for his love for Maya.

  “My mother granted me this of the family’s jewel collection. I am presenting it to you as a token of my love Maya. Truly I would want to spend my days with no other, even if the future be uncertain as it stands. I choose you and our child, and I vow to protect and love you both forever.” Kohl made sure to keep his eyes on hers. He hoped to convey how committed he was to her. Maya stared at him, her eyes shimmered with unshed tears. After a heartbeat of silence, she threw her arms around his neck and hugged him tight, kneeling on the floor along with him. Kohl laughed and picked her up off her feet a bit.

  “I love you too you know. I can’t help it,” she laughed, some tears in her voice. Kohl set her carefully on her feet and took her left hand in his.

  “I know this hand has much significance in your cultures,” he murmured as he slid the ring onto her ring finger.

  “Am I agreeing to marry you?” she asked curiously.

  “I would very much like you to,” Kohl smiled. “Only if you want though,” he amended. She quickly nodded and smiled at him as if he were perhaps perfect. And he did wish to be perfect for Maya. “So…did you eat?” he asked her curiously.

  Maya burst into laughter and nodded her head. “Yes actually an entire feast was sent up here a little while ago. Baby and I are well fed,” she chuckled.

  “Good, I wish you’d want to remain here. While things are so sensitive on Earth between our peoples you’d be safer here. That and my mother quite likes you; she’d keep you ample company when I’m gone,” Kohl said.

  “I don’t know Kohl…Earth is my home, you know?” she said. He sighed and pulled her down by the hand onto the chaise next to him. She leaned against him readily and he was beyond glad that he’d seemed to have regained her trust. He was content in simply holding her. He kissed the top of her head and she gave a contended sigh.

  Chapter 6

  Maya

  Maya couldn’t believe it. Kohl had admitted and demonstrated feelings for her she’d doubted he had. Yet there she was, snuggled up to him. Ten minutes before she was furious at him. And now she was wearing his family’s ring on her finger with a promise of marriage.

  “Are you tired?” he asked her softly.

  “A little bit, I had a nice nap,” she said and looked up at him.

  “Would you like to walk the garden with me?” he gestured to the view of the manicured flowerbeds.

  “Maybe tomorrow…unless we’re going home tomorrow?” she asked hopefully.

  “Can I convince you to stay just a bit longer? I would like to show you my home,” Kohl said in a pleading voice. Maya giggled and then nodded.

  “Okay you can show me around tomorrow�
��” she said slowly. Kohl sensed her bit of hesitation and he touched her ring.

  “I will take you back to Earth. After all I cannot stay away for too long what with the negotiations,” Kohl assured her.

  “Okay then. So um, I was wondering…do you have TV on Ve’dras?” she asked, making him laugh out loud.

  “Yes, we do have our fair share of shows, movies, and other productions,” Kohl chuckled.

  “Oh, there wasn’t one in here so I was just wondering,” Maya said sheepishly.

  “My mother firmly believes that if one is visiting the Royal Campus entertainment should be found by exploring the grounds. By finding notable company to pass time with and perhaps finding inspiration on the beach,” he said.

  “Hey how come there’s not a lot of water here?” Maya asked, as an afterthought. “The planet is very green,” she added.

  “Most of our water comes from underground, wells and natural springs. We only have two major oceans,” he explained.

  “Ahh, makes sense,” Maya said thoughtfully. Kohl looked at her with an amused expression and he leaned forward to kiss her. The kiss was soft at first. He was tentative, as if he wasn’t sure they had fully reconciled. Maya pulled back to look at him and he cupped her cheek.

  “I am sorry about all this you know. Beerus, that rat, has met his end,” Kohl said. He promptly reminded her just who he was and to what lengths he’d go for her. Of course Beerus was dead. Once Maya thought about it there was no way Kohl would let him live. Maya looked at him a bit sheepishly.

  “You really do love me huh?” she chuckled.

  “Of course I do, I love you completely,” he said sincerely. Maya climbed into his lap and he wrapped his arms around her back. He met her hungry kiss with his own and licked almost greedily into her mouth. Before she knew it, she was being stretched out onto the chaise. Kohl hovered over her as he pulled off her shorts. Her shirt went next then his lips found her nipples. Maya hissed and Kohl jerked back.