Kaylan and Jaden were both lying on a bed, staring up at the ceiling as they are some apples while talking about Kaylan's horrible experience at the festival.
"So .. you mean, you'd have been the one dead if Nivea hadn't taken the drink in your place?" Jaden asked, still finding the whole thing amusing.
The entire story was nearly too hard to believe.
"Seriously, Jaden. I'm still in shock. I mean, that drink was for me. Yet,take a look at what happened. Honestly, I felt so terrible for her. She was such a nice person". Kaylan stated bleakly, reminiscing on how nice Princess Nivea had really been.
"I'm actually thinking...one of Xander's enemies is behind this, you know? Else, why would anyone try to kill you? This is the first time an attempt is being made on your life, right?" Jaden asked.
"That's correct. But in the first place, why would anyone want to kill me? I might be
"No matter what, it shouldn't come to this! He shouldn't think of this!"King Moreh paced around angrily. Thinking Lord Xander could even attempt such a thing is so alarming to him already.They were having some communal disputes that needed one to bow, and Xander decided to act tricky by using Kaylan as a bait against him. How dare he??The members of the cabinet were all staring keenly, each wondering what the King's decision could possibly be."Your Highness" one of the members suddenly called after a while, his Head bowed but his beady eyes stealing glances at the King who was still pacing around."Signing this petition will be of great defeat to us. It'd only signify weakness, not to mention the disadvantages that would come along with it"."But the Princess' life is at stake as well" someone else said."We all
"My Lord" he bowed."Sorry for disturbing, but Princess Kaylan is getting impatient already. She's requesting to see you and threatens to put up a fight if her request is not granted".Xander was quiet for a while, giving a thought to what the guard had said. Well, he had known this would happen, trying to limit her from leaving the house - he'd known she'd grow suspicious and angry.He exhaled lightly, unveiled the second plate of his meal and turned to the guard."I'll be there" he stated in his deep baritone tone and the guard bowed with gratitude."Thank you, My Lord" he said and left.*****************"I don't think it was a good idea being so rude to the guard, Kaylan" Jaden said in the room."To me, I think you should've just stated your request humbly. I mean, what if Lord Xander gets mad at you for being r
As Xander stepped out of Kaylan's room, he felt cold waves blowing all around him.His hands ere still resting at his back and getting to where the guards were, right in front of her door, he stopped walking.The guards stood at alert, thinking he actually wanted to pass an order to them or something. But after standing for such a long time, all he did was walk away - without uttering a word.*Jaden had been standing and watching from a distance and as soon as she saw Xander leave the room, her heart couldn't help but panic. What could've happened in there?! He wasn't looking good at all.She saw him walking away and without any hesitation,ran towards the room immediately. Luckily, the guars let her pass and getting to the room, she found Kaylan sitting on the bed, looking so dumb with traces of tears on her face."Hey!" She called in a whisper, scuttling towards her.
The two ladies were in deep shock as soon as the guard delivered the message and left.Whaaat?? Her restriction has been lifted already?? So soon? What happened??Kaylan turned to look at Jaden who was already staring at her."Hey; what do you think happened? Do you think your father has given into his demands?" Jaden asked curiously."Of course, not" Kaylan answered sharply."I know my father, Jaden. That man doesn't care about me one bit. He's never going to make even the tiniest sacrifice for me. Never". She huffed and stood up to go face the window."So....do you think Xander had a change of heard on his own?" Jaden asked as she stood up as well and went closer to her."Do you think.... your words somehow... made him have a change of heart?""I don't know. Is that even possible? Does someone like Xander still have a h
Kaylan blinked rapidly as soon as Lord Xander walked away.He didn't see anything, did he?She turned back to look at Asim."I really need to go now"."Of course. Goodnight"And she scurried off.Returning to her room, she thought about Xander. Why was he having such a cold look on when he saw them?And recalling the look on his face, it made her suddenly have some double thoughts about giving the flowers to him. No; no matter what, she really needed to give the flowers to him.She got to the room and found Jaden with the ash - just like she'd asked for."What took you so long huh? Jaden asked."Anyway, I hope this should be enough?""Yes. Thank you" Kaylan collected the ash from her and walked over to the table to set to work.
Her lips went shut when she saw Xander coming out of the room.Oh....She took her bottom lips into her mouth immediately, suddenly running out of words. Where was he off to, huh? She needed him to be in the room to....make it easier for her. She was still trying to prepare herself.Her eyes danced around him as he walked towards her direction, taking his usual gentle steps - gentleness that can be deceptive.He had his sheath in his left arm and wore a black cloth which made Kaylan think he was going to the field to practice - as usual. Does he think of anything else aside war??She continued staring glumly at him until he'd gotten to where she was. Xander was of course, surprised seeing her there, but being the kind of man he was, he wasn't ready to ask any questions and just decide it was best to walk away.Kaylan's heart gave a mighty leap when
Jaden watched the expression on Kaylan's face as she returned to the room, looking like a..."Hey"' she tapped her arm, but Kaylan said nothing as she just walked pass her and went ahead to sit on the bed, placing her hand on her jaw.Hmph - Jaden hummed and went closer to her."Hey pumpkin what the hell happened out there? Were you able to give the flowers to him?" She asked and Kaylan simply replied with a nod."And... what happened? Did he collect them?" She asked and Kaylan replied with another nod.Oh...."So, what's the problem? Why are you looking this way?" Jaden scoffed, finding the whole thing bemusing and Kaylan released her hand from her jaw."He collected the flowers, but he was grumpy about it" she said with a pout."Grumpy? How?" Jaden asked."Although, he th
Tears strolled down Hilda's cheeks as she watched the boys bring out their swords and take it to the neck of her son who was tied in front of her.They were going to kill him!!"No! Please...! Don't touch him, please! He's all I've got". Hilda cried out, wanting to stretch her hands but couldn't since her hands were tied.How did it get to this point? Who were these men and why were they trying to cause her pains?She could remember vividly; she'd returned home and found them in that state - her son tied to the chair with the boys beside him. What could be going on? What has she done to deserve this?"We don't have to hurt you or your son, young woman" one of the boys suddenly said, taking the sword closer to her son's neck and threatening a cut."But if you don't do as we say, we'll have no choice but to make you live a lonely life because your son would definitely be going benea