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Nayla looked at Skyler with so much questions in her eyes."I can't say much because Verin forbade us to, but I can assure you that, he isn't as bad as you think" Skyler continued. " Nayla... " Little Bella called their attention. A maid stood there with the little one. " I didn't see you, I thought you left me " the girl said, innocently." I didn't leave you and I won't. Not until I find your parents okay " Nayla walked to the girl. " You still need to sleep okay. I'm sorry Skyler, we'll talk tomorrow " Nayla told him. " It's okay. You also need to sleep " he smiled at her. The maid escorted Nayla back to the room. Nayla and little Bella crawled to the bed." Thank you " Nayla said to the maid as she turned to leave. The maid nodded and left. Nayla and little Bella drifted to sleep. ...I woke up, sweats dripping down from my forehead. My hands were shaking and my heart, racing.What a terrible nightmare. I didn't understand what it meant but it was so agonizing. I had always
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The bathroom was beautiful. The shining mirrors, the beautiful glass windows. The big bath. I started going inside the bathroom, admiring and gaping at the comfortability he had made.He was truly a man of enjoyment.I stood by the bath, still admiring. It was filled up and covered with foam. I was starting to get a little bit tempted but I managed to hold my ground. No no Nayla, you can't afford to backslide. My hatred for him had started to disappear a little but I was still his maid. I chose to be his maid. I shouldn't be like this.It was against my values. I wouldn't find myself loving or pretending to be loving someone because of the comfortable life he would provide for me. I want someone who would make me happy and know how it feels to be loved. To me Love surpasses all comfortabilities in the universe. Suddenly I felt strong hands holding my wrist as someone emerged from the foamy water. It was Verin.The way he had come out of the water startled me that I jumped in fear.
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..."Nayla, are you perhaps chanced. I'm feeling bored, could we knit together?" Asked Lyla. I had just put little Bella to sleep, she was much more calmer than before. Maybe because she knows her parents were coming to fetch her back and she was so ecstatic about it. "Yes sure." I replied.As we were going to Lyla's room, I suddenly bumped into someone."Rana!" I screamed with joy and surprise. "Nayla! How are you?" Rana's eyes started to well up."I'm alright, how are you here? Why are you here?" I asked, confused but my happiness overshadowed them."I'm a servant here" her head fell low as she stared at the floor.I was bewildered. My friend was spared? "You weren't killed?" I asked Rana."No. Alpha Verin spared my life. He only made me to become one of the maids here"I was surprised. Verin could actually spare her life, despite her being the maid of his enemy?" I'm still on serious observation. The maid's head is seriously keeping an eye on my every move" she told me as if sh
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"I, myself couldn't do a thing. Many days passed, and my sister wasn't found. I sent for people who would look for her and one of my men told me they found her body. I went there and it was really her. She was mercilessly killed by those people. It took me days to get over my sister's death. Then, I decided to give her a befitting burial in honor of her.After the burial, Bella also became missing. She was missing for two whole days. Worry was eating me up, but thankfully I received a news that the Royal palace are in custody of a small child. I made my research and found she was the one, so I came here." Explained Bella's uncle.There was a deafening silence. Gosh, Bella had really gone through a lot.I couldn't help the tears as I looked at the child. Why must she go through this? This world is full of cruel people. "If... You don't mind, can she stay... here a little... longer, till she gets better at least" I requested, stuttering a bit. Verin stared at me for a while before he
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She was dumbstrucked. This thing that was happening to her made her mind go hazy."I am here to help you through your journey ahead of you. You are no ordinary. But you need to discover yourself"the woman answered." Help me how? Journey what? Ordinary? I'm all confused?"" Don't overwhelm yourself with confusion. Let's just let Destiny do it's work for the time being. For now, let me know what bothers your soul" she said, voice so gentle.Nayla found herself calm. All the questions slowly flowed away from her mind. She found herself, letting out her burdens to the mysterious lady. Meanwhile...In the underground part of the palace, stood a very dark and eerie looking room.It had been secluded from the outer palace because of some mysterious reasons. A veiled lady slept on the floor.Her face was covered by the veil. Her hair was spread out like a flower that decorated the floor. Her caramel smooth skin, shining along with the candles that was suddenly lit up. Lyla walked away from
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"So to fulfill your quest for teaching me a lesson, you endangered a little child you're so pathetic" Nayla angrily said" Oops, did I make your little goodness plan failed " Kera did some puppy eyes and blinked them, like an innocent kid." Your Majesty, I know where Bella is " Nayla had her eyes fixated on Kera as she shot her a dead glare.She had grabbed the men's attention and Verin asked her, a little confused."Tell me where she is?" Was his response"But Nayla, if you knew where she is, why bother the entire palace about it. You could have just get her" Kera blinked her eyes again, pretending to be confused as well "Don't play the confused one. What is it? Yes, Luna Kera. Why don't you tell us where she is? "Nayla wanted to prove to Verin that it was Kera behind the disappearance of the little girl." What do you mean? That I'm behind her disappearance? " Kera pretentiously asked, like she was confused"Where did you hide Bella? Please tell us all" Nayla started to beg." Sh
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"Bella, would you like to stay with Luna Kera for the meantime?" I suddenly asked, cutting her off from what she had been saying.She had been telling me about the fun rides at the carnival cruise she had gone to. "Yes, but where are you going to?" She asked, confusion evident on her face."No where, just need to take care of something""But I thought we would spend the time together. I had a lot of things to show you" said the little girl as she bowed her head and stared at her hands."Don't be sad. I thought you liked Luna Kera? Isn't she now your friend too?" I tried to cheer her up."Yes she is but I thought we would both spend some time together""I have work to do. I'm a busy lady" I placed my hands on my waist and straightened up my face like a serious busy lady I claimed to be."Indeed" Bella laughed at my actions.Though that was what I wanted.As we strolled down the beautiful crystalized staircase, walking hands in hands, I saw Lyla and Verin as they spoke at one corner.Th
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"But Verin, you know I don't like it when one of your mistresses talks back at me or even dared to insult me but Nayla did. And she's just your servant girl!""She's still a Queen, you know. Besides, she must be hurting as well. She lost her husband" Verin calmed her down as he explained to Kera.Kera was surprised.Verin is supporting Nayla over her? Wait.. is he really serious right now."Are you really still going to choose her over me?! Don't talk to me Verin.Don't talk to me" she hissed as she crossed her hands over her chest."No, I'm just trying to be humane and a little considerate. Nayla lost her husband, because of me. I killed the husband of the woman whom... I don't know why I have some usual feelings for. I'm starting to feel guilty" he simply said."Wait wait wait" Kera adjusted herself to face Verin and faced him.So... He was only feeling guilty right? So he doesn't really have any feelings for Nayla right?"You're just being guilty Verin. Don't be. You did the right t
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After my little talk with Mara, my supposed well wisher, I found myself beside a tree."Thanks for revea...ling..." I turned around but she was gone."For revealing the truth about Nedan" I whispered, the remaining of my sentence."Where have you been?" I saw Kally running towards me.I could tell she has been worried for me."I went to admire the place, let's all go back to the palace" I told Kally and we walked to Verin."Where were you?" I heard Verin's husky voice. He looked like he was offended."I...I went to take a look around, sorry for disturbing you both" I immediately apologized.The ride back to the palace was awkwardly silent, even Kally refused to talk.I noticed she was taking glances at me and felt like saying something but couldn't.When we were alone, I quickly took the opportunity and inquired what happened between she and Verin in my absence."Nothing, I mistakenly provoked my brother so I had to remain quiet" Kally replied."Oh...What did you do?""Nothing, I just
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Verin watched Nayla, his mind going in circles.His heart racing, and palms sweating.Staying alone with Nayla wasn't good for him. He didn't know what is going on with him.He looked over at the pond, not talking to Nayla.Nayla turned her horse around and head to a tree.Her mind was in chaos as well. It wasn't long ago she found out about her husband's atrocity."Like I said Nayla, don't get too worked up. You're only confusing yourself the more" her well wisher appeared in front of her.Nayla jumped down off her horse and walked towards her well wisher."You're always appearing when I need you at times. Thank goodness you're here" Nayla pouted."I want to come clean Nayla. Come with me" her well wisher stretched out a arm for her. The woman led her to a tunnel, Nayla not saying a word.They reached the entrance and the woman entered."Where are we going?" Nayla asked, baffled a little."Don't be baffled, step into this tunnel" the woman instructed."But I don't..""You don't trus
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Nayla stared at Verin, her heart pounding loudly.She felt quite hot as Verin approached her instead. 'Why did Kally say this?' she almost cried to herself.Kally was on her own horse already and same with Nayla.Rather than asking for his horse, Verin climbed behind Nayla."Let's go out for a ride" he said, brushing his breath against Nayla's back neck."Uhh...uhm V-verin" Nayla stuttered, feeling embarrassed."What is it?" He asked, as he grabbed her waist gently."C...can you get your own horse instead" Nayla told him, shyly."Nope, I want to ride this horse with you." He told her, firmly."But-""You're still my maid, and this is an order" he told her, strictly.Nayla turned around to stare at Verin, showing her dislike on what he is doingVerin smirked as he stared back at her. The two just kept staring at each other.Kally watched the both of them, and giggled inwardly.She had never seen Verin being this cheeky with any woman before, not even Kera.She had noticed Verin, stealin
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It's been weeks since Nayla found out about her husband. Nayla patted Kally as she rested on her lap.They were both enjoying each other's company, in the warm afternoon, inside Kally's room."I'm sorry, my husband caused you so much pain. I will do everything within my strength to make it up to you" Nayla said, stroking her head softly."It's not your deed, Nayla. At least, I'm lucky to meet a good being like you, since the past few days. You're truly good Nayla" was Kally's soft reply."Don't say that, I'm not perfect. I only wish the best for everyone around me, since my arrival here, I have longed for my friends and I think I found them in you" Nayla said, smiling"Then I am lucky to be called your friend, Nayla. Thanks for helping me get out of my traumatizing past. I had never thought I'd forget about those memories" Kally almost teared up"I'm happy that you're forgetting about it, please don't try to remember it. Do you want to go out for a walk?" Nayla suggested."After lunch,
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...Nayla staggered, reeling with shock as those words escaped Verin's lips.Her husband? Her Nedan was the one whom Kally said was her enemy?"Don't be surprised Nayla. Your husband Nedan is a foolish human king who doesn't know how capable of a monster I could be" Verin said, walking towards Kally.Verin held his sister's shoulders and took her to Nayla's front.Taylor held Nayla's shoulders, gently so that she doesn't fall."My sister here had a friend in Nedan's kingdom that she went to visit... Your foolish husband, grew into liking her and decided to defile her, so heartlessly! I had to go against my own rules and teach that scoundrel a lesson..." Verin said, his hands tightened on his sister's shoulders as he watched Nayla's appalled face.Nayla couldn't speak, her mouth moved but no words came out.Verin, full of restraining anger took his sister away from Nayla and turned around to leave.He sees Skyler and gave him a hard glare. "You're a fool Skyler, a big one!" Verin mutt
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"Ahh, that was fun!" Nayla screamed, as she spread her hands wide, floating on the water.Kally saw she was enjoying herself so she decided to do the same. She also spread out her hands and closed her eyes, letting her get used to the soothing water.It was warm, which was strange because it was a cold night.Skyler and Taylor served as the watchmen, guarding the girls."You're not talking, since you saw her right?" Skyler asked, looking at Nayla."She's beautiful, you didn't warn me. I could prepared myself to be even more goodlooking tonight" Taylor said, his hands in his pockets.His eyes were greatly fixed on Nayla the whole time.Skyler only looked at Taylor, a smirk on his face but he didn't seem pleased by what his friend had said.Not that he didn't want Taylor not to admire Nayla, but he was worried because if his friend should fall for her, he would only get hurt in the end and Skyler knew why.Skyler knew Verin had fallen for Nayla, and there was no place for anyone in Nay
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Nayla took a rope and tied one of its end, firmly to a pillar beside Kally's window, outside, and let the other end fall to the ground. The rope was quite long.When she was done, she turned to Kally."Would you get down, first" she told, Kally " But what if it's not strong enough, and I fall? " Kally asks, not sure if she can still trust Nayla."You don't trust me yet, that's fine. I expected it" Nayla mumbled and then turned to the window."I will get down first, and then you'll follow. It's that okay? " She asked Kally, not facing her. "Fine" Kally answered.When Nayla got down, she waited for Kally and soon Kally followed."Thank you for trusting me this once " Nayla thanked her.Kally didn't know why she was doing what Nayla is asking her to. She was still scared of going out of her curtains, let alone outside her room but now she's with this woman, whom she doesn't even know her name."You know my name, what's yours? " Kally asked her. " Nayla " Nayla smiled at her. " Nayla,
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"What?" I was beyond shock.Seeing Lyla cry so much, made me emotional so I could only just hug and comfort her.Lyla sniffed in her tears as she went on;"One terrible evening, Kally, decided to go visit her friend at the neighbouring human kingdom. Verin had assigned men to protect her. Kally didn't want to be noticed as a royal and she didn't want to intimidate her friend and her family so she decided to go as a normal commoner.She told the men Verin had assigned to stay alert if she needs their help but she didn't want to be followed. The heartless King of that kingdom, saw her and abducted her before she could ask for help..."As Lyla explained, my eyes were solely fixed on Kally.A tear dropped down her cheeks and then blurry visions started knocking at my mind. I didn't know where they came from but all I knew was that, the visions I saw weren't about me.In my vision, I could hear the tearing and ripping of clothes and the cry of a lady who was forcefully held captive. Quit
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I silently broke the lock with the vase, and when it was opened, I immediately dashed in.The room was empty, almost abandoned if possible.The thick black curtains made the room a bit dark, if not for the brightness of the day that overshadowed the darkness and made the room a little viewable.I wandered around the room to find what had caused the loud thud but couldn't find anything strange.Sighing that I just got curious for nothing, I decided to leave when...Another loud thud brought me back.I retracted my steps to follow the sounds but still couldn't find any secret door.I checked every curtains and every place that I thought looked stealthy but nothing look unfamiliar or mysterious to me.Realizing nothing, I decided to go out of the room, when...I heard a creaking sounds. I halted my steps to observe again and I didn't hear anything. Then I took another step forward, heading towards the door and this time, I heard that same sound'Where on earth is this sound coming from
