Ancient times. Heading back to the 3rd century when many Romans were opting for christianity. Emperor Claudius – ii was a Pagan and created strict laws about what his people were supposed to do.
Claudius – ii believed that Roman soldiers should be completely devoted to Rome and passed a law of no marriage.
During that era the Roman Empire was the strongest among the world and was able to invade any kingdom by the strength of their army. Those were the times when Britain was invaded by the Romans for centuries and that was never a big deal for them to invade any other country.
Around 197AD the Severan reforms divided Britain into two provinces , Britannia Superior and Britannia Inferior. During the dissolution reforms at the end of 3rd century, Britannia was divided into four provinces under the direction of Vicarius who administered the Diocese of Britains.
Our story begins at 330 AD in the Byzantine Empire which was under the province of ‘CONSTANTINE THE GREAT’. He was the founder of the Byzantine Empire and its first emperor. He moved the capital of the Roman Empire to the city Byzantium in 330 AD, and renamed it ‘Constantinople’. Constantine the Great also legalized christianity, which had previously been presented in the Roman.
‘AELIUS MAXIMUS’ is a young and dynamic legionary (ROMAN SOLDIER) with a bit of brown complexion and rough hair. His dark eyeballs let anyone mesmerize and his wavy eyelashes hypnotize the opposite gender for each sight of look he differentiate according to the emotions.
Although a legionary, he had a heart parallel to the butter cube, which melts for little warmth. Aelius was a man of his word and loyalty towards his nation. He was elected as a brave legionary amongst the centuries (GROUP OF LEGIONS) in distinct legions. (GROUP OF LEGIONARIES ABOUT 80 PEOPLE)
His faith and hard work paid him back through a postal envelope message by ‘CURSUS PUBLICUS’. (A POSTAL SYSTEM FOR SPEEDY THE COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN GOVERNOR OFFICIALS)
“GRANTULATIO”, Gaius Marius III.
(Some more details of him ordering to take charge as a legionary for an island named ‘Valentia’)
Valentia (LAND OF VELENS) was probably one of the Roman provinces of the ‘Diocese of the Britians’ in the ‘Late Antiquity’.
Aelius Maximus travelled to Valentia to be charged under ‘Gaius Marius III’. The legions were very particular about legislating towards the rule of the law embodied by the Roman Empire. Although Constantine I embolized the christianity, there were some places and people who weren’t able to digest the developments. Gaius Marius III was one in them. An old legionary officer honored III (HIGHER RANK IN ROME ARMY) whose appearance could chill the body of the opponent for his cruelty. His blood shot eyes scares the legionaries to even raise their chin in front of him. To minimize the description, a beast honored as the III. But Aelius managed to be in his good books with his obedient and sincerity towards his work.
One afternoon, while Aelius was searching for some paper work he needed to send to his governors, he found a paper with an aesthetic art of charcoal. It was his portrait facing the beach. Although it embodied his emotions, he commanded the sinner to be presented in front of him for entering into his cabin and misusing the official documents.
He was just staring at the art, meanwhile a pretty girl aged just 19, was thrown at his feet. She shocked up her head by adjusting her fringes and mounted tears in her eyes.
‘Cicero’ (Aelius legionary associate) began to confess her doing and was commanding her to put down an explanation about her behavior against the law.
Aelius was lost in her aqua eye lens, fair complexion, beige hair and her curly fringes enhancing her beauty completely melted his soft heart.
A while later, listening to Cicero, she bowed down her head and cross folded her hands over shoulders , indicating the sign of no abuse. As in those times the Romans were very cruel towards women and animals were far better in treating their fellow animals compared to the Romans in ancient times.
She beheld her tears in her eyes as the ocean was just waiting to raise up a wave to abolish the sea shore. Showing his back, he clenched his fist for her opinion on him and at his first sight let him soothe in silence.
Cicero was quite a bit of a sanity person, as he also believed in christianity. He blessed the girl and allowed her to find a safest path to her home, as the wild looks of predators in their legion could tear her down. Later, Cicero explained that she was a barbarian and an illiterate dumb girl. Thus, the reason she didn’t spell a single word in terms of explanation.
Every sunday, Aelius used to walk on the beach side and was accustomed to searching for that pretty girl. He began to read the prayer to let his eyes enhance the beauty of aqua blue eye contact lenses.
One sunday, after his meal he began to make his way towards the sand with bare feet allowing the waves to wash the sand particles kiss his feet.
“Sero”, Cicero shouted. (It’s late in LATIN)
With a lot of hesitation and brawn he headed back to the place where he left his boots. To his surprise, there was a little art scribbled with shells and pebbles noting frowned lips. He took half a minute to understand the gesture and hurriedly rushed to search for the girl.
“Quaeso”, Cicero requested. (Please in LATIN)
Cicero was scared as Gaius could arrive the quarters before they could reach. Aelius picked up those three pebbles she set after her art as a sign of denotation.
The whole week was a disaster for him to wait for her relay response for his act of sign he made. A dozen thoughts occupied his mind having both negative and positive with which his heart accustomed to fight with.
Saturday night felt so beautiful, as his thoughts paired up with emotions. He wanted to give her a chaos of attorney. Cicero felt so overwhelmed by the behavior of Aelius and his enthusiasm.
“Cibus”, Cicero whispered and gulped. (food in LATIN)
“Gratias tibi”, Aelius smirked. (Thank you in LATIN)
They both maintained their dignity and nodded their heads.
Rather listening to Cicero, Aelius bought some raw materials of food and drew a picture of the desired dish, he wanted on the piece of paper, just a 2*2 inches in size. Along with the basket and a piece of art he arranged the three pebbles beside the basket by forming a parallel line. Cicero thought Aelius was insane and shrugged his shoulders.
The very next day Aelius asks Cicero to look after the beach for any sign of her presence. Cicero rolled his eyes and began to go.
“Tres lapides”, Aelius added. (3 pebbles in LATIN)
With null interest Cicero went there to find nothing. Then he remembered the words of his legionary, “tres lapides”, and he began to search for the pebbles. Beside a bushy plant there was the basket they left for the girl along with the 3 pebbles aligned parallel.
With no sign of carrying it to the head office Cicero entered the room and whispered, “Graulatio”. (congratulations in LATIN)
Aelius blushed and watching him melting on her sweet gesture, Cicero cheered.
He found the same note which he dropped in the basket yesterday. But when he turned it back, there was an art of some essentials she needed for the next dish. Thus, the way of communication without meeting each other extended for a couple of weeks.
One Saturday, instead of requesting him about the essentials, she scribbled a miniature portrait of the catholic church. He was in an indulgent situation as the Gaius was not into christianity and would never spare anyone who chose to visit church. On the other hand he doesn’t want to hurt her by not attending or atleast having a sight of her.
The next day, church bells rang indicating everyone was about to start the prayer. Her eyes were peeking through the window and waiting for his arrival. No where he was stuck in his office, pretending to be fine with freaking thoughts of her.
“Crisis”, a random Britannian screamed.
Without a clue of action and conclusion, Aelius wore his helmet and ordered Cicero to arrange his horse for a ride.
When Cicero asked the man and enquired about the scenario, the man said that two merchants fighting for no reason led to a big fight near the Catholic church.
Cicero gave a pointed look at Aelius and winked at him. He widened his eyes and adjusted his helmet. Circus saluted him and helped him to ride on his horse.
Within no time Aelius along with Cicero and the messenger reached the assorted area. Aelius made his way facing the window where she settled beside and smirked at her. A pleasant beautiful smile like a rose and the calmness she eroded on her face charmed the endurance of his sight.
“Lily Agnes”, the priest resided.
But her sight was enacted on him.
“Lily Agnes,” the second time the priest resited.
“Lilly Agnes, don’t fail in God,” the priest warned.
Aelius rushed from there.
This weird way of communication gathered their feelings together, but never dared to meet him in person. In those days women were not supposed to meet other men who they didn’t consider as their relatives.
The ritual of sighting her at the church followed for a dozen of sundays. Aelius behavior was like a cat drinking milk by closing its eyes and feeling like no one is watching it.
Gaius was aware of what Aelius was doing but he was waiting for a right chance to catch him in person.
Like always Aelius dropped some vegetables and arranged the pebbles in parallel. The very next day before Aelius reached there the basket was kept on his table with a note.
Aelius was so tensed to open the basket and when Cicero dared to open it, he found a ring finger with blood on the veggies. There were droplets of blood on the pebbles too.
“MIRUM”, by Gaius Maris III. (surprise in LATIN)
Aelius just settled down on his seat and collapsed. Cicero rushed to bring him a glass of water. There was a sudden knock on the door. Cicero was trembling and doubted it was not the Gaius. Fortunately no, but unfortunately an invitation by Gaius for dinner.
Aelius shuttered all the things on his table and screamed in pain. Cicero tried hard to hold himself back to stop Aelius from hurting himself. He failed multiple times and got hurt accidentally hit by Aelius. He was so unaware of his actions, as the throb of piering ache in his heart made him ruthless and out of his mind.
Time ran like it was just waiting for the feast. Cicero dared to calm him down by dressing the wounds of his hands with tears beheld in his eyes. Aelius made up his mind for his ‘do or die’ situation. Cicero was so trembled for the upcoming scenario and just praying to his beloved lord to adapt from strength.
Before the time mentioned in the invitation, they both arrived at the farm house of Gaius. It was just lucious and enlightening with beautiful artwork. A servant guided them to feel comfortable to make their way to the dining hall. The dining table was 10 seater and the main chair was not only bigger than the nine, but also distinct. Cicero was amazed to see all the bronze utensils like forks, spoons, knives etc.. as for a common legionary affording bronze cutlery was just a dream. Ancient Romans mostly preferred to eat with their hands until or unless they were rich.
Aelius clenched his fist and stared at his honors. The Lenin cloth which Cicero dressed his hand showcased the stains of blood as his aggression was highered.
“Salve…” (greetings in LATIN) Gaius cheered.
Both of them made their salutation and showed their respect of honor to Gaius.
“Habere sedem”, Gaius ordered. (have your seat in LATIN)
“Gratias”, Aelius responded by adjusting himself in his seat. (thankyou in LATIN)
Cicero was signed to step out of the room by Gaius.
“Ministrare,” Gaius thundered his servant.
Cicero’s heart was pounded with torment.
Aelius showed least interest in having dinner, which was observed by the Gaius allowed him to behave like an honorable host. He cheered at Aelius and said,
“Duas lebetes… quaeso!” (two cauldrons, please! In LATIN)
Cicero was surprised by the weird behavior of Gaius and was more excited to peek through the window instead of eavesdropping their conversation. Two cauldrons with lids were served for Aelius. Both were different in size compared to each other.
“Elige unum,” Gaius ordered. (choose one in LATIN)
Aelius gave a blank look at Gaius but under the table he clenched his fist by deeply hurting the wound letting the floor taste the flavor of his blood.
“Duo mirum munera. Unum magnum et unum parvum,” Gaius insisted by citing the cauldrons. (Two surprise gifts. One big and one small in LATIN)
Aelius took a deep breath and moved his left hand ahead to open the lid of the cauldron, as his right hand was bleeding.
His eyes popped out and his mouth was kept open, after seeing the fringes (hair) of Lily.
“LILY…” Aelius weeped in pain. With no other word he leaned on the table facing the second cauldron.
Listening to the scream of Aelius, without seeking permission Cicero rushed to the dining hall. Gaius’ bloodshot eyes scared him to check on Aelius.
“Aperire..” Gaius commanded. (open it in LATIN)
Cicero opened the lid of the second cauldron to find a folded paper.
“Legit illud,” Gaius enjoined with an evil smile. (read it in LATIN)
“MORS AMIROS…” Gaius cheered with an evil laughter. (THE DEATH OF LOVE in LATIN)
Cicero closed the eyes of Aelius and spelled, “RESQUIECE IN PACE.”
(REST IN PEACE in LATIN)
GRATIAS TIBI…
The Momma Clan 
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