On the quiet hallway,
Oliver was walking one of the empty corridors when he caught sight of lady Clara walking towards his direction in a fast pace. And the next moment was like a flash, as he didn't expect her to smooch her lips on his, kissing him hard. His eyes widened in disbelief.
"Your highness!" A feminine voice called out one more time only to have him pulled out from that powerful trance. What the hell did he just imagined? ! His gaze fell on the lady that called him only to realize she was the one. Lady Clara, she was standing right in front of him and has called unto him.
"Apologies my lady, I didn't hear you call. Is there something you would like me to do for you". He asked in a polite tone and that had Clara lips pulled up into a small smile.
I came to see you. She said curtly her cheeks slightly warm with the way she spoke.
This way milady, he said making way for her to walk in his front while he walked behind her. While they were walking, Clara pursed her lips hard not knowing how she will start a conversation. The first two times she had entered his room, she had only ended up leaving without staying longer; she felt hurt at the thought of it. Even if she doesn't start a conversation, why can't he just talk to make this awkward silence die down?
"Milady, where would you like to talk?" He asked, Clara slowly turned to look at him, her green eyes stared at his brown eyes.
I said I came to see you, not to talk to you. She said with her teeth gritting hard.
Oliver raised an eyebrow confused but then, his expression remained glee.
Isn't talking and seeing him not the same? He asked with a monotone voice. I didn't....she was loss for words as she didn't know what to say cause he knew she was lying.
Well, I want to talk to you then. She finally said after taking deep sharp breath.
Good. He muttered under his breath. Clara stared deep into his brown eyes that was gazing at her without revealing anything about his thoughts.
Let's go to the market. She smiled sheepishly and Oliver didn't say anything and obliged to her before stretching his hands for her to grasp, which she did and her heart skipped uncontrollably as she felt his soft hand on his, holding her gently and firmly.
We will be using the carriage my lady. He said and Clara didn't argue. Any means of transportation will help them leave this suffocating castle and maybe then finally tell him how she felt about him. The two people holding hands, finally left the castle and entered the prepared carriage for them as the coachman began to pull the reins of the horses moving in slow motions.
Back in Calanthor kingdom,
Lady Catherine was fully ready and decided to go downstairs to look for Brody, the man with a black under his eyes. On reaching downstairs. She came across the duke.
"Good morning milady, did you have a splendid night?" The duke greeted with his head bowed.
Catherine find it awkward and odd for a powerful man with high status bowing to her. She bowed her head at him before replying, "yes I did thanks".
That's good to hear. Are you heading to have your breakfast? Duke Clad asked.
Catherine gulped softly at the question. She hasn't come here to eat and stay, she had made up her mind to leave this castle to meet her husband.
Uhm, no I'm fine. Where is Brody? She asked diverting the topic.
He should be outside my lady, do you perhaps need anything? The duke asked as though he was suspicious of the lady's move.
No. I want to see him. She said with a calm voice and politely.
He will be here soon, you can wait for him in the lounge. The duke bowed his head while Catherine too bowed hers before making her way to the lounge to wait for Brody. No matter what happens, she will leave this castle and meet Lucas.
Brody was preparing the carriage him and the princess will use to go back to Eldrida kingdom when, the duke appeared in front of him.
"Just as I suspected". He mumbled and Brody turned to look at the duke.
Brody bowed his head in respect.
Greetings to you, duke Clad.
Don't take her out of Calanthor kingdom was the words that fell from the mouth of the duke.
Brody was astonished but he had a blank facade.
But her Highness insisted on going to see the prince. Brody said.
I know. But it is dangerous especially now that it's an order form the prince to protect the princess. So it must be duly followed. Duke clad said and Brody sigh.
I have tried to convince the princess but... Brody paused and as if the duke already knew what he wanted to say, he parted his lips.
"Fine then, women can be stubborn at times, but make sure she doesn't get close to his highness if you notice something amiss."
Yes, your grace. I will go get her Highness so we can proceed with the journey. He said and the duke paved way for him to pass.
Back in Eldrida kingdom,
Crown prince Levi was in his chamber taking a sweet nep, when one of his trusted guards barged into his room panting hard and covered in blood, earning a strong, cold and dangerous galre from the crown prince.
"How dare you barged into my room like that? ! ! ! " He growled angrily, but the guard who was shaking violently and sweating profusely fell on his knees only for Levi to notice the blood gushing out of his neck.
"Apologies for my rude entrance, your Highness. But we are under an attack by his highness Lucas men." He said and Levi green eyes flared up in anger.