Weeks go by and Aurora is getting used to her morning routines but they had changed a bit, Caspian was never there when she was in his chambers.She had not seen him for a while and was happy that he wasn't accosting her anymore, he probably saw it was a lost cause to try and pursue her.There was no news from Constance, and the last time she had heard about her was from rumors speculating that she was not getting better by the day.All the maids were extra cautious as they did not want to catch it.They were called by Madam Beatrice and they all stood there,"I called you all here as this weekend we will be hosting a banquet, as you know uniforms are going to be provided for you all. Let me revise the rules..............."After two hours they were finally done and dismissed, all the maids were chatting amongst themselves and there was so much excitement in the air.She was also excited, it meant they would be eating well as there would be lots of food, and there would be extra pay,
Caspian had to prepare for the upcoming banquet for Princess Nadia, she was a known beauty so that would not be a problem on his part. He had to take lessons daily on how to host her and his parents wanted him to make an impression on her. They would not be attending the banquet this time. Weeks went by as he attended his daily classes and how to host a banquet for the first time, he had to show that he had authority and leadership. His father often said he should have enough authority that everyone wanted to impress him. The day of the banquet came and he spent the whole day in baths and being scrubbed. He put on his attire and his hair was brushed, when he walked out he could see that all the women were fawning over him and the man in awe."If I were also a woman I would be falling at your feet." Douglas joked and Caspian pushed his best friend. He waited as Princess Nadia was bought in as they needed to go in together to the banquet, Caspian saw her maids and she emerged in betw
Aurora finally made it back to her place and could not forget about the whole incident that had happened.She got into bed and her feet ached from all the hours of attending to Caspian and Nadia, the music she had heard and the food she got to taste was all worth it.Even though she had only tasted a fraction of it, she wanted to recall all of it but she was way too tired.Aurora was glad that she could sleep in as she was told to come in the afternoon in time for tea. Prince Caspian was sleeping in so she would clean then.When she got to the palace the next morning during lunch, the servant's quarters were booming with chatters about what had happened last.She went and got her meal, as she passed by the tables she could hear that she was now the center of attention.Before she could sit down her friends were already bombarding her with so many questions,"So you serve the Prince?" said Agnes."Apollo was a prince after all." Said Evelyn."I only found out last night at the same tim
"I could never measure up to Princess Nadia My Lord."Caspian did not know why he was annoyed by her response, "I am not speaking of Nadia currently but about you and I Aurora."Her face was getting some color, but she did not respond. Caspian stood up from his bed and he saw that she had stiffened.He came up to her and he tilted her head, she was stunning, but something about her eyes drew him in. What were they hiding?"I don't know what I am looking for," Caspian said more to himself."If you need me to look for anything, I will gladly do so My Lord."Caspian chuckled in response to her answer this girl was really naïve and innocent, she never looked for other meanings in his words."You are way too innocent for your own good Aurora, it makes me even want you more."Aurora's face was full-blown red at this moment, he could feel the rise in temperature in her from just touching her chin."The color in your face is remarkable, sweet. Blushing over a couple of words.""Forgive me, My L
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
“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