Mirth

I would be lying if I say I understand everything that you guys just said, " Camille uttered out of her confusions

" Easy now my Lady, I know all this information is hard to process, I mean you've been locked up your whole life, it's a miracle you survived" droopy eye said and chuckled warily.

" Listen guys, as much as I want to believe all that you've said I just can't, there's nothing to prove that all you said were true, aside from the fact that you kidnapped me here". Camille reasoned out with a shake of her head.

" Who said there's no proof , Lady Camille, you hurt my pride, " the redhead said with his voice very low as a whisper. He held his chest and feigned being hurt , for Camille to roll her eyes.

" There's a tattoo on your wrist, I heard the witch left it there as a souvenir." He grinned for Camille's eyes to widen, she raised up her left hand and touched the flowery tattoo that has crazy patterns. She hadn't seen this kind of flower before, maybe it's a wide one, she thought.

" uhm----, she cleared her throat, in every rumor there must be an atom of truth , so now I partially believe you guys" she said and flashed them a toothy smile.

" So , who exactly is this sorceress I was prophesied to be her reincarnation" She questioned him , her interest still on the tattoo on her wrist, and as much as wants to believe them there's no such thing as a sorceress or magic, everything seems to her like she's been featured in an epic movie.

" She's a mirth, my great grandmother doesn't even know her , it was rumored that she lives in the cave on the highest mountains in the four lands no one knows if she's dead or alive ", the redhead answered truthfully and shrugged his shoulders.

Camille didn't know whether to laugh or cry " am going to live in a cave ? no fucking way ! " she thought out loud , is fate paying her back for the lives she has taken? if so fate is cruel! she only took out the bad guys as required by the law. ' no I have to find a way around this ' she mumbled.

" How far is the north city from here , and were you planning to present me like this to the Duke?" She asked with a raised brow

" No! ,my Lady , that wasn't our plan, The Duchess told us to deliver you to a woman named Beth in the north city , that she will handle the rest",

" my lady,we may look rough, and do rough things, but we are honest men " the droopy eye explained and continued

"Also ,we are at the border of the north city , if we leave now we will arrive before dawn " he explained. Camille smiled and nodded in understanding.

" So , let's get acquainted with each other, you know my name but I don't know yours".

"Let's start with you , red hair, what's your name"?

" My name is Matt, Matt Strathmore, I am from the north city".

" north city?, interesting, and you one eye " she said to earn a squinted glare from him.

" The name is Dale Earnhardt, from south city"

" Matt, Dale , I want you to work for me , don't get me wrong I know you work for the duchess Grace, but I will pay you thrice of what the duchess pay you, am the first daughter of the duke, his wealth will be mine once he passed on"

" So what do you say , huh ? "

" We will be honored to work for you my lady" Matt said with a bow , despite the tugging and signs he was getting from Dale.

" My lady , excuse us for a moment. These gentlemen want to have a manly talk between themselves, '' Dale said and dragged Matt away quickly, without waiting for Camille's answer.

" Do you want to get us killed, you of all people should know how cruel the duchess can be , my sister is working for her for fuck-sake" he said through gritted teeth.

" Sorry to eavesdrop on Dale, I know it's not lady-like, I can help you get the duchess off your backs and also save your sister " came Camille's intrusive words.

Matt shrugged his hands off Dale's grips, giving him the look that says 'you see I made the right decision'.

" Matt will be going with me to the north city, and you Dale will have to go back to the south city ". she said for Dale's shoulder to drop .

" Why me and not Matt? " Dale hissed.

" Don't get me wrong Dale I don't wanna lay you off, but as it is now, you're the only one fit to handle this task, secondly you said it yourself that your sister is working for the duchess, you might as well unite with her now , that you has the chance to do so ". Camille said , with her voice so smooth and well convincing.

" Alright, whatever you say ".

" Now, Matt, I need you to remove the horses from their traces, we are taking one with us and Dale will riding the other one to south city, we have to move fast the dawn is almost setting in "

" Are you going to be fine Lady Camille ?" came Dale concerned words.

Camille who was watching Matt remove the horses from their traces, heard the droopy eye concerning words and her mouth formed an 'o', she decided to tease him since he's been the one doing the teasing all along.

" Are you concerned about me all of a sudden? " she asked mockingly, he bent his head in shame , Camille smiled and waved it away

" I will be fine Dale, besides I have Matt with me"

" Anyways, someone has to make sure the package is delivered safely right?,"

" Now, off you go". She watched him pat his partner's back, wishing him well , mounted his horse and galloped away leaving behind a pack of dust.

Sighing she sniffed herself again and shrunk her nose ," Camille you need to have a proper bath , to think straight". she said to herself .

" Now where are we Matt, first we need to find a motel, inn or whatever you call it ,I need a proper bath".

" Yes , my Lady, your wish is my command, " Matt said , touching the brim of his hat that Camille didn't notice he was putting on. Perhaps he fetched it from the carriage, she thought.