"What was that for?" the young man complained.
"For calling me a psycho, not believing princess".
"I'm getting it wrong, you are a psycho, not trusting, terrible, unreasonable, hard to deal with young lady".
His statement infuriates her and she launches with the stick straight at him, but this time around he holds the stick and spun her around, with the stick in her hands, now close to her throat as he holds her in place.
"There, there, easy there. Steady".
" Steady?" She scoffs. "Do I look like a horse to you dimwit? You're impossible ". She struggles and breaks away from his hold.
He only laughs after looking at her for some time.
"What's funny? " Dawn asked him.
"You are," he said and took several steps forward, getting closer to her.
"What are you doing?" Dawn asked, already in a fighting stance.
"I think I should be asking you that, you're in a fighting stance." He arched his brows at her, gesturing at her stance.
This girl was simply unbelievable.
"Well you are coming close, you could harm me when I let my guard down," Dawn replied his question, not backing down from her stance.
"Then don't let your guard down".
"That's what I'm doing. So you intend on harming me?"
"Ohh boy, what did I get myself into."
"You think I am too much?" She asked again.
"Would it kill you to stop feeling threatened by me? I only wanted to help you."
"With what? I don't need your help."
"Trust me please, I promise I won't do anything stupid".
"You better don't " she use her free hand to cross her chest in a protective manner. He only smiled at her behaviour and moved closer to her.
"Steady, it might hurt."
At his words, she closed her eyes and he gently removed the moustache that was about falling off. He looks at her beauty and spoke, "There you go. Your fake moustache was about falling off." He said and handed it over to her.
"You are welcome beauty."
"I never said thank you."
"You might have as well done it. But you are too proud to."
"I'm sorry." The young man is shocked and just stares at her.
"There I've said it. I'm not proud." she said and went to sit down on the soft grass.
Minutes passed and they both didn't talk to each other. Later he went to wash his face at the river.
"Why are you here? This is my secret hideout."
"Its mine too."
"That's a lie, how come I've never seen you here before?"
"How come I have never seen you? I've always taken care of this place you know. "
"Thank you," she said calmly.
"You're welcome."
He walked to where she was sitting on the grass and joins her. Can I know you please?"
"Yeah sure, I'm Diane. What about and you?" Her head turned to her side to look at him.
"Nice name you got there. I'm Nicholas, my friends call me Nick." His lips curved up into a charming smile at his introduction. A part of him wished to charm her with it.
"Nice meeting you Nick," she said extending her hand for a shake. He shook her hands and she smiled.
"Pleasure is all mine." His smile broadening at hers.
"So where are you from?" Dawn couldn't help but ask. From the way he looked, he may not be from her kingdom, so she thought about asking to be sure.
"I'm a traveller," Nick replied.
"Ohh really and you could maintain this place. You jest. Tell me the truth."
"Okay, I'm from Starrynight kingdom."
"That's awesome Nick."
"And you? Where are you from? Why are you dressed up like a man?"
"Ummm, I just felt like entering the market in a different wear today," Dawn lied.
"Spectacular. I want to get apples, care to join me?"
"I thought you'd never ask."
"Is that a yes?" He asked her, feeling confused by her reply.
"Of course it is silly. Let's go."
'Silly? This girl sure is something else.' Nick thought to himself, his smile never leaving his handsome face.
He got up and helped her up as well, extending his hand for her to take and she did, pulling her up to him.
They went closer to the apple tree then he starts climbing. After plucking some apples, he came down, while Dawn gathered the fallen fruits.
"Thank you, Nick."
"You're welcome once again, Diane."
They washed it off at the river and sat close to the river to relish their fruit. He started a conversation.
"Why were those soldiers chasing after you? What did you do wrong? "
"They think u stole."
"Did you steal anything? "
"Nope, I kind of assisted a thief in running away. "
"What!" his jaw dropped as he stared at her with disbelieving eyes. "You did what?"
"Yeah, a little girl and bog stole a bread, it seemed they had no parents or family, as the girl ran, she bumped into me. So rather than handing them to the baker, I let her go and told her to run. The baker came to me angrily and demanded I pay up. Told him I didn't have any money, but instead, he called the soldiers. Then my friend came and hit him on the head cause he held my shirt so tight, he let go and was facing my friend, that's when I dragged her and ran. Then I bumped into you. " she carefully explained to him.
"You are something else, Diane. I admire you. What you did for those kids was nice," he complimented her, feeling her bravery just from her tale.
"Thank you."
Nick and Dawn continued talking for a long time."I feel happy, I don't know why though"."Well Diane, I think it may be because we are both here together. I have always come here alone. This is the first time enjoying this serenity with someone else. And you are a nice company ". Complimented Nick."Thank you, that was a nice thing to say. Well I guess you are right, although I do come here with my m... I mean my friend. ""That's true, where is she? ""She decided to lure the soldiers away and told me to go on without her". Dawn said sadly."Why are you saying it like that? . You are sad. What is the matter? ""Its nothing, its just she sacrificed her time for me to relax"."I can see, she's a good friend."."My best friend actually. Well time has gone. I've got to go".
They arrived at the palace, changed their outfit in Elsa's room and snuck into Dawn's chambers."There you are Dawn," the queen said.Dawn and Elsa were shocked."Mother""Greetings Your Majesty," Elsa greeted."I came by your chambers earlier, your attendants said you were not so sound, that you said you wanted to rest and no one should disturb you.""Yes mother, I'm sorry they didn't notify me of your arrival.""No, its all right, they were doing their jobs. I'm just glad you are better now, seeing you are strolling the palace grounds"."Yes, mother. Thank you for your concern.""Ohhh, lest I forget, we would be having dinner with our guests.""Ohh I see, all right mother, I'll be on time for dinner.""Very well dear. See you soon". The queen and her Lady royal and attendants all leave. Da
After her relaxing bath, her maids assisted her in dressing up. Once again she was a beauty to behold."Our princess is blessed by the Heavens, no matter the outfit, she is always pretty. " said Adella.Dawn simply smiles at them as she looks at her reflection in the mirror. She thinks again to when she touched Nick."What was that feeling I felt when our hands touched? It felt right, like it was meant to be meeting him. He is funny and a good company "She recalls how he pushed at her chest and she faintly blushed."What is wrong with you Dawn. You have a mission at hand, get these distractions away. You need to try and persuade father and mother. " she mentally scolded herself.She shakes her head and nods for her maids to open the door.She headed out of her chambers and straight to the dinning room.The doors open and she gently walk to wher
She stood up and left the dining hall, escorted by her maid and two guards."I am sorry you had to witness all that emissary, the arrangements would go on as planned. Be rest assured" the king reassured the surprised emissary."Its no problem your majesty. ""Please eat on, desserts would soon be served. Have the princess's meal and desserts be sent to her chambers. ""Yes, my queen." Her Lady royal bowed.-----------In Dawn's room, she sits on the cushion in her living room. One could notice tears about to spill from those beautiful eyes of hers. Her maids get ready her bath, while Elsa stands by the door of her living room.She thinks and talks to herself."Is it too much to ask? I just want to marry whom I love and not a stranger. But who do I love, I haven't met anyone yet. I just, it just doe
*******In the throne room, the king is seated on his throne with the Queen by his right-hand side. The king wore his suit and trousers with a pair of black leather shoes, having an intricate gold sword design on it.The queen was dressed as always in a magnificent gown.This time she wore a dark purple gown flowing down her shoes, with a turtle neck and long sleeves, a light makeup, a pair of gold earrings and bracelets and a pair of purple shoes having black gems decorating the front and as usual with a crown graciously sitting on top her head.Princess Dawn sat at her father's left-hand side. She wore a dark green flowing gown, with long sleeves and the neck cut a bit low reaching her cleavage.A silver necklace sat on that beautiful delicate neck, with matching bracelets, earrings and a pair of silver shoes, with a crown on her head.She was simply stunning, just like her mother the queen. What a l
Dawn left the throne room and headed to her chambers. The guards open the door and she enters. She goes to sit on her bed.Elaine and Adella goes to greet her as they bow before her."Welcome princess" they chorused."Would you like a cold drink? " Elaine asked the princess with a smile."Yes please ""Would you love some snacks your highness? The kitchen sent in your favorite, chocolate cake" Adella reported."Yes please, serve them"."Yes your highness " they both left to get the cold drink and chocolate cake."Princess Dawn, your letter"Elsa hands over the letter to the princess and she reluctantly takes it from her.Elaine walks in with a cold steel jug of water and a bronze cup on a tray and set them on the table in the princess's room.
She hurries through the passages, steps till they got to Elsa's room.They hurried in all the while watching their surroundings."Come in your highness "They both entered the small chambers Elsa lived in. Elsa goes to her wardrobe and brought out a simple maid outfit and handed it to the princess, while she gets another similar one and began changing. Meanwhile Dawn had gone to the changing room.Minutes later they were both through dressing up. Elsa brings out two cloaks and passed one on to Dawn's waiting arms and they both put it on."Ready? ""Ready your highness "Dawn nods and Elsa opens the door and they walked briskly away.Soon they had escaped the prison called the royal castle. And into the the town they went. There they paid for two horses, a white mane and a brown mane. Th
Dawn enters into the forests and soon finds her secret hideout. She stops her horse and gently comes down. She pets the lovely creature, patting her mane and using her fingers to comb it softly."Good girl, rest here okay or you want to come with me? " the horse neighs."I'll take take as a yes, let's go then. I have someone to introduce to you".As Nick hears the horse's neigh, he turns his head and gets up when his eyes landed on that damsel. He'll never get enough of her beauty, she leaves him out of breath anytime he lays his eyes on her.She walks closer to him with her horse. He smiles sheepishly at her."I thought you wouldn't come"."I thought you wouldn't wait"."I prayed to God so I'll be able to see you again. My prayers were answered"."I see"."You are beautiful ".