Aurora made her way to the palace, she grabbed some grits in a bowl and made her way to her friends."Morning ladies.""Morning Aurora, "She sat down and scooped some in her mouth."Grits are the best for days like these," Ida added."I could not agree anymore."When they finished their breakfast, they all dispersed to their duties, she did not know why her heart was beating loudly.She got to the chambers and he was not in the room when she was busy cleaning up his clothes his scent was alluring.She cleaned his bed and folded rumpled clothes and took clothes that needed to be washed, she finished cleaning and took her daily walk.Lunchtime and they all sat hurdled, "It's such a pain to serve them." Ida added."They eat like a bunch of pigs," Agnes replied."It's been a while since my elite also left any leftovers.:Aurora finished her lunch, she got up and knew that it was time for tea, Aurora took the tray and got to Caspian's cabin.She knocked lightly,"Come in"Aurora woke in a
Aurora made her way to her friend's table and she could tell that their silence when she arrived would arouse an interrogation."Are you okay Aurora?" Lucy asked.Aurora gave her usual smile, "I am.""Yesterday you weren't your usual self and the way you left......." Evelyn added."I was tired, I needed to get home early yesterday. It's difficult traveling every day to the palace.""Makes sense, but there seems to be something else that is bothering you," Ida added."I don't know what to say to that or how to make you all feel at ease.""Is it Caspian?" Ella asked."No.""You can tell us anything we are here for you if you need anything, you know that right?" said Barbara."Thank you, I appreciate it.""You have been acting a bit strange ever since you have been assigned Caspian, is there something bothering you?" this time it was Agnes.Aurora did not know why her friends were beginning to grate on her nerves, she knew they came from a place of well-being and care but it was irritati
The next morning Aurora made her way into the kitchen and after she got her food, she made her way to her friends who were all looking at her weirdly."What happened last night?" Agnes asked."I went home early,""Seemed you really ate quite fast to avoid us," Evelyn added."I didn't okay.""What is up with you Aurora?" Ida asked."Nothing, you all are making a big deal out of nothing.""Something is up with you Aurora and we are not berating you, we want to know what is wrong?""There is nothing wrong I keep telling you, if I had a problem I would tell you all.""Fine, let's all eat we can discuss all this later, we should argue in the morning," Ella added.Aurora proceeded to eat, and she could feel all her friend's enquires that were not said. She ate and went to her chambers,When she got there, she was not surprised when she found a girl flustered and putting on her gowns. Aurora looked away as the girl headed out of the room in a frenzy.She entered and realized that Caspian was
Aurora sank down by her tree, and she heaved out. Would she be in trouble with the way she had left prince Caspian?She did not care about all that and would deal with it later, she had just kissed him so why did she feel so down and sad.Aurora knew why, but thinking out the answer only solidified it, she wanted what she could not have. How lovely it was to be Nadia.She remembered this morning when she had seen the other maid scurry out of his room and she proceeded to kiss him.How humiliating it was, she had degraded herself for his looks and the way he made her feel. Was this all because it was the first time she was receiving attention from a male."Not surprised finding you seating here.""Are you stalking me, Elliot?"Elliot laughed, as he sat beside her, "Maybe I am."Aurora nodded, "I have to say you are doing a great job at it then.""Well thank you Aurora, practice makes perfect."Aurora giggled,"Finally I got to make you smile.""Huh?" Aurora asked confused."You seemed
Aurora woke up well-rested and with a new purpose in her and to be the girl that she was in the past. After getting dressed and getting to the servant's quarters, she got her food and sat by her friends.She greeted them as per usual and she could tell that her friends were confused by her change of pace and mind.None of them fussed her or prob her and she was grateful for that, she did not feel like talking and the fact that they gave her space and an option to speak if she wanted to made her appreciate her friends."So are you still not in the mood to talk about, you know who?" Lucy asked."I'm afraid that there is nothing to tell from my side besides that I am dedicated to my work.""I thought you were having issues with him," Agnes added."Nothing I can't handle.""How is it serving him?" Ella asked."It's great and Princess Nadia is so beautiful, with grace and everything we are not."They all burst out laughing at her statement, he friends had a good sense of humor. They sat th
Aurora dropped off the laundry and sat by her tree, her heart was pounding fast still and she couldn't help but remember Caspian's embrace.It was so tight and had made her feel so safe and wanted. It was something that she could get used to but couldn't have.She wondered what he always meant when he spoke of her eyes, a mysteriousness that she held? She also could not figure out what he meant.The way he had lifted her hand so he could place it on his cheek made her feel warm all over. Then all the daydreams came crashing down when she remembered all the other women he has had and discarded.To put the cherry on top of the cake he was going to marry Princess Nadia, and if she didn't keep her emotions in check it would end badly for her."Thinking again?"Aurora looked and found Elliot taking a seat beside her,"What can one do when they are left alone with their thoughts.""That is true, care to share your thoughts Aurora?""Not really, it's nothing that I can't solve.""You are sur
Caspian knew it was Aurora who had bought her his tea, she balanced it well and placed it in front of him.She let him know that his tea was served but she was already dashing out the door, and he found himself stopping her.He did not know if he was offended or not. Maybe he could cajole her by asking her if he needed company but her answer was flat and she insisted his best friend keep him company.He was surprised at how cold she became all of a sudden? Had something happened that put her in this mood?Yet she was playing the role of a maid so what more did he want from her? He had asked her what is wrong and could see by her reaction that it was him.When he had tried to get up, she had stopped him and put the boundaries of a master and a servant in place.With that, she had left, and Caspian was left laughing, no girl had ever turned him down nor had to courage to confront him and walk out on him.She was very strong-willed, and her stone-cold face drew him in, what was drawing h
Caspian watched her reaction when he asked her if she wanted love, she was confused then she seemed to contemplate it."No My Lord.""Your face said otherwise a few seconds ago."He watched he hang her head down,"What type of love are you looking for?""None My Lord.""Even if you are not looking for love, humor me a bit then."He saw her nodding,"If you had a suitor what the main attribute would you want them to have?""Compassion.""What do you mean by that?""I mean someone who is aware of other's suffering and feels sad or some sort of emotion akin to what I just said.""What about looks?""Looks come and go but someone with a great personality one does not have to worry if it will come and go."Caspian was surprised by her firm and straight forward answers,"Carry on Aurora.""Having someone who isn't shallow and to have deep conversations with them.""I see you are calling me shallow?""No My Lord I could never, you are the most intelligent and magnificent of them all.""I did
“I want this journey to not end if only we could keep going until we have explored everything.”“That would take a lifetime and even a lifetime is not possible to explore every area.”“That is the whole point Caspian, for this journey to never end.”“I did not think of it that way.”“I have always wanted to go to different places from where I was raised, even our journey back to the palace was a thrill for me as I had not been anywhere besides where I grew up.”“Do you believe that your father might be on the lookout for you?”“No, not all he has never acknowledged my existence and he is not about to start now. If was searching for it would be to execute me as he would have figured out that I helped you escape. I’m probably labelled a disgrace and a traitor.”“I’m sorry that you did this all to help me.”“It wasn’t to only help you Caspian, it was a way out for me, to have the freedom I have always craved and to be away. I was desperate that I would have gone anywhere but stay there,
Caspian had heeded Douglas’s words and he had told Rurina that they would not be stopping until they were in the clear.All he had was faith, and hope that he would find her, he felt sick at the thought of her not being where he thought she was.Only time will tell when he goes to the destination if she is there or not. The day progressed bit by and when noon arrived they were searching for an area where they could eat as they were famished.They stopped by a stream, and the scenery was spectacular, now he could see why Aurora had loved being out here, one did not want to leave.He knew by now that they might be looking for him back at the palace and he hoped that they would believe Douglas.He had left them notes, explaining to them that he needed to breathe as the palace was a bit suffocating for him. He had told his mother she was in charge of making the final decisions until he came back and resumed full authority.“Are you worried about back home?” Rurina asked him.“A bit, I don
Evening came and Caspian lay on his bed, but sleep alluded him. He could not find a sweet spot on the bed. He kept on turning but he was not finding a comfortable position.He was not finding it, he got up and got dressed. He went outside and he went back to the forest path that he walked with Aurora.The moon was full tonight and it cast soft light, the breeze was warm, how he would love to walk with Aurora during this moment, he wanted to share it with her.He remembered her words, as long as they were under the same moon they would find their way back to each other.He stood in the middle of the forest, he would never forget the moment when he had turned and saw Aurora walking down to him.Caspian came to realization that he knew where Aurora might be, why had he not thought of it earlier. He went raced back to his chambers and he took out a scroll, he was going to leave soon to go find her.He prayed that she would be where he thought she was. The next morning Caspian summoned Dou
Caspian waited for Douglas to come with Aurora’s friends, he could not go himself as that would raise a lot of speculation.It might also reach his mother and Nadia’s ear, he heard the door open as Douglas led them in, when they saw him they all seemed to be frightened.“You may leave,” Caspian said to Douglas as he went out.“You all don’t have to be anxious, I did not call you all to berate nor to punish you. I wanted to ask about Aurora, and you all don’t have to keep your heads down, you may look at me.”He could see them lift their heads, and their hands were clasped in front of them,“I wanted to ask if you knew where Aurora might be?”They all shook their heads in unison,“Do you have any idea where she could have gone to?”“No, My Lord, before she left, she was ordered to not speak nor see us.”“Who ordered you to do so?”They all were silent at his question and he knew that they were probably afraid if word got out they would get punished.“You do not have to fear anything,”
Caspian turned and Nadia stood there, “I thought you had retired to your chambers.”“I was waiting for you.”“Is there something worrying you?”“I have been meaning to have a chat about a few things on my mind,” Nadia replied.“Of course.”“Can we do this at your chambers?”“I would rather we go to your chambers.”Nadia seemed to be overjoyed with his suggestion, “I will lead the way then.”They walked in her chambers and he saw that it was different but he really would not know as he spent most of the time at his chambers or at Aurora’s.He sat by the table, and she sat too, “I know we haven’t had much time to ourselves as you have urgent matters to attend to as the king but I was hoping we could bond again.”Caspian was too tired for all this, why could they not discuss it in the morning?“How so?”“We can select activities that we love and we share them with each other,” Nadia replied.“That’s a sound plan.”“Do you have any suggestions?” Caspian could see that she was hopeful, did
Nadia’s parents arrived, and he, Nadia and his mother stood in the forefront as they were being welcomed.“Caspian, we never thought we would see you again.” Nadia’s father held him at arms-length.“It is wonderful to see you again Sir.”“No need for formalities, you are my son and I will make your father proud.”Nadia’s mother came up to him and smiled, “Thank you coming back to Nadia, we do not know what would have happened if you would have not been able to return.”“Thank you, I see who Nadia takes after.”Greetings were exchanged and they all made it to the dining area that was prepared, and mead was served as everyone got comfortable.“Before we all have a drink, I would love to raise a toast to my son Caspian who was given back to us and the time when he was most needed. A toast to Caspian.”They all raised their glasses after Nadia’s father’s speech, “Cheers.”The night set off, and there was so much chatter, the room was full of guests yet he felt alone, sad and the mead was
Caspian walked side by side with Rurina during the night festival, he looked around but he was very distant. His mind and heart were on Aurora, he really needed to be reunited with her.“Look! Look!” Rurina said excitedly.She was looking at some sweets, they had them in the palace but probably did not know about them. He went over to the stall and got her some which she stuffed her mouth.“So delicious.”Caspian laughed at her excitement, then the next stall ahead of them was one with beauty accessories.Rurina was having fun in selecting one by one,“Sire.”Caspian turned, and Nadia was standing there with the concubines,“I didn’t know you were attending.” Nadia carried on.“I wasn’t but Rurina wanted to come so I came with her.”“Rurina we are having a concubine lunch for you tomorrow at noon.” Nadia said to her.Rurina nodded, “Alright.”Rurina took his hand before they carried on talking and she was dragging him away, she was very strong, no doubt about that.They bought some la
Douglas got into his room and closed the door, he had calmed down after his meeting with his mother.“You look strained.”“How can I not be Douglas, did you find anything?”Douglas sat down, “Can’t even wait for me to sit down.” He teased him, and this made him realize that he was free.“I will after I……….”“I know Caspian, find Aurora.”“Did you find anything.”Douglas put down a scroll on the table and opened it, it had a lot of writing and drawings on it.“There are seven possible areas that Aurora could have gone and it happened a while back, so they are not many witnesses. The other matter is that Aurora left wearing a cloak most probable.”Caspian nodded, he would not give up, “Anything else?”“Aurora seemed to have not taken much, and it seems as if she just disappeared without a trace.”“When did you find out when she was banished?”“After some moons had passed, I had tried to look into it but those who did would be harshly punished.”“Did you notice anything unusual to the we
"No, she just left and you weren't here to protect her." Elliot snapped."When did she leave?""Two years ago, and no-one has heard from her." Elliot replied in a hurt manner."Do her friends know?""No, she was banished from interacting from us and they turned her into a servant. The last time I saw her, she had dark circles under eyes and did not look like the same Aurora I once knew."Caspian clenched his fist, he walked back to his villa. He would not rest until he found her, he would search for her himself.He sat there in so much torment, he had wanted to surprise her of his return after he looked a bit better so that she would not have to worry but that all was for naught.As Caspian sat he tried to not think of the worst that could have happened to her, all he wanted was for to be alive even if it meant she had rewed and had a new life.He just wanted to see her once, just once was enough for him to see her doing well. That was all that he needed.There was a knock on the door