"Aha, A hero at rescue! Not a bad entry, some thunder bolt sounds would have helped with the background music," Ethan teased and Noah scoffed from beside me.I asked in a low voice, "You didn't go to the town festival?""Do I look like I have gone?""No, but why?" I insisted and I could see a weary look on his face."I didn't feel like, now would you stop asking questions," Noah snapped at me and I nodded faintly, instantly pursing my lips into a thin line."Whatever you do hero, you can never stop from making her mineforever." Ethan winked at me and the contents in my stomach threatened to spill out. Noah's grip tightened on the gun and his jaw clenched."You carry a gun?" I whispered timidly."I saw you getting kidnapped so I hurried down with my father's gun---""Don't you want to give me another love bite, princess?" Ethan interjected and I scowled. I knew he was indicating to his scar on his forehead. I recalled that day, when he pulled me towards him and struggling to be free,
I woke up as the dancing sunlight kissed my forehead and I squinted my eyes. I was lying on an enormous bed in a beige coloured room which was so plain and gloomy, one of the many unused rooms in our house. It would have been difficult to carry me upstairs so they left me in one of the guest rooms downstairs. I felt like I had given up, my emotions and feelings were being mirrored on the dull objects surrounding me or perhaps, my perspective had totally changed.I recalled the heart-wrenching sound of Katy's wails. All the memories of last night raced through my head which caused my head to throb in pain. I rubbed my temples roughly and lumbered towards the bathroom.I splashed cold water on my face and wiped it with a towel. My reflection was haunting, my eyes puffy and bloodshot and my cheeks swollen. The pins of my wig hair dug painfully in my scalp and I removed it for a while to massage my head and then wore it again. I changed into yoga pants and an oversized t-shirt with some r
"What? Dad already flew back to England? How cruel of him!" I yelled furiously and rubbed my temples as the maids tried to calm me down. It had been six days since the incident and today was Jack's funeral.Dad just went back yesterday night without informing. He couldn't wait for one more day and attend the funeral and then go? I was very mad at him, beyond mad at him. He couldn't even do this much for Jack, for the man who sacrificed his own life for his master's daughter.I strode towards the bathroom and took a long shower with cold water. It calmed me a little and my head felt light due to massaging my blonde locks. Then I made my way to the closet and slipped into a black dress. The fabric of the dress was thick, almost like woollen as it clung to my body, accentuating every curve. The dress was plain and had a turtle neck with small, shiny, black beads surrounding it like a necklace. It reached till my knees, the perfect appropriate length and I wore matching black sandals with
"I-I'm Princess Mia," I said meekly since anyway there was no use hiding anymore. There was a mixture of hurt, sadness, anger and resentment clearly visible on Noah's face. It wasn't really fair that he had told me everything about Kyle and Uncle John and I didn't reciprocate. Noah looked absolutely devastated since I had let him down."I'm s-so sorry, Noah. I didn't mean to --- "He cut me off by shaking his head and stumbled back."I wish things were different between us, Noah," I said wistfully and he stared at me, his piercing blue eyes cold and glassy. I broke his trust, his belief, his love. I took his hand and lightly kissed his wrist, silently apologising him and surprisingly, he didn't pull away.I took one last, longing look at him, dropped his hand and walked inside the house, leaving him in the backyard. It was my mistake for falling for a person with whom I could never be together. I should have stayed away from Noah right from the beginning, but I didn't. Now I deserved
I hurried towards Noah and caught him before he could fall. He was heavy, but I managed to prevent him in hurting himself. I held him in place, but then he pushed me away and staggered back."Noah, please let me . . . You aren't in a condition to take care of yourself," I said gingerly."Why did you come here, Amelia? No, wait . . . That's not your name, is it?" he asked in a mocking tone and tapped his index finger on his chin thoughtfully."Don't, Noah. I'm still Amelia--- ""Right, Mia.""No--- ""Sorry, Princess Mia," he spat out in disgust and bowed respectfully, mocking me. "Why is a delicate Princess like you out on streets late night? Shouldn't you be at the palace happily manicuring your nails with ten thousands guards outside your room protecting your ass?""Noah--- ""Why are you here?" he demanded while squinting his eyes at me."I'll tell you later, once you freshen up," I promised sincerely, but he shook his head."No, tell me now." His cold tone pierced through me and I
"Oh, I'm so excited! Anne did you bring my red dress along and not to mention the black stilettos! We're going to have so much fun in the palace!" Marya gushed while zipping her bag."I guess I placed everything in. Besides, that red dress isn't yours, it's mine! Mom gifted it to me, not you," Anne said through gritted teeth and tried to snatch the bag from Marya."Don't you dare say that Anne! Remember that day when I shared my hat with you, since you didn't have one," Marya argued and my ears were bleeding by their bickering."Right. That green hat which was already spoiled by your ugly flower designs on it. It didn't even fit!" Anne reasoned out and I rubbed my temples, trying to calm myself."Nothing can fit that abnormally large head of yours!" Marya snarled and before the twins could start a cat fight right in the middle of the airport, I quickly stepped in between them. They glared at each other and I rolled my eyes."Well, alright then! Stop fighting for nothing! I'll get you
I looked around my private jet and noticed Anne and Marya with their headphones on, busy watching some Disney movie and comfortably sprawled on the plush seats. There were many seats empty although my private jet wasn't very huge, still I chose to quitely sit beside Noah. He too had headphones on and was listening to music, his eyes shut peacefully.The jet was flying smoothly till now, but suddenly it started shaking. My breath hitched and my heart skipped a beat. I started to panic, but I tried to maintain my composure like a decent princess."Scared?" I looked beside me and saw Noah glancing at his hand. I too looked down and then realized that my nails dug deep in his hand, threatening to draw blood and I was holding his hand very tightly."I-erm . . . well, sorry about that," I muttered and quickly released my grip."Ma'am, the weather is a little bad. Hope you're not feeling uncomfortable, sorry for the inconvenience," the pretty attendant apologised gingerly and I waved my hand
"You need this, here drink!" Anne offered enthusiastically while stretching her hand out. I examined Anne's hand which held a glass of champagne and she grinned widely, her eyes twinkling in mischief. Noticing my hesitation, she shoved the glass towards me. I didn't usually drink, but seeing the light in Anne's eyes, I quickly drank without second guessing. The mellow burning sensation tingled my throat as my face twisted into a grimace."You liked it?" Anne asked and cocked her head while I clicked my tongue. She laughed merrily and then went to dance with Luke, my cousin. Marya was dancing blithely with Andrew who was Luke's step brother. It was funny seeing the twins dance with two brothers.All the people gathered, ate, chatted danced happily at 'Princess Mia's welcome ball.' I didn't want this, my mother had forcefully arranged this ball. Honestly, I didn't enjoy even one bit of this ball and I wanted nothing, but to rest peacefully in my quiet room. I still hadn't met my sister,