Drake I get up to my feet and see her running towards me in panic, shouting, "Are you okay? I am so sorry; I did not mean to. You scared me."I get even more furious and yelling at her back:"And does that mean whoever scares you his life is in danger? Are you crazy, lassie? What do you want for that devil thing you are holding? "I feel my blood boiling with anger, and I clench my hands in fists. I am so angry that I think I could grab that girl by the neck. I see her approaching me more and more. But now, her treatment has changed, and she gets close to me in an aggressive mood.When she arrives in front of me, and I see her clearly; her beauty overwhelms me, and especially her green eyes. Her cheeks have turned red, and she is also clenching her fists. But my fists have loosened up as soon as I saw her beautiful face.I am no longer in the mood to argue with her, but she has the opposite opinion because she

Edith Enraged, I turn my back to the rude slob who dared to treat me this way, and with significant hasty steps, I move away from him.When I get far enough, I hide behind a thick trunk of one of the trees scattered in the garden. I take a deep breath and try to peek as discreetly as possible so that he does not see me.I watch him take his wheelbarrow and head towards the kitchen, which, as I suddenly remember in horror, is a little further than where I was standing. The path which leads to the kitchen passes next to the tree in which I am hiding. I swallow dry and cold sweat starts to bathe me. I behaved recklessly hiding here, and now if he catches me hiding here, it will be an absolute humiliation for me. This should definitely not be done.I keep overseeing his every move to be sure that he will not spot me. I must not lose sight of him. He is getting closer and closer. I can hear his puffs as he struggles with the weight o

Aida stood indecisively at the secret passage's opening, searching around for some movement from any creature of the night. The moon was in its fullness, and full of light was hanging in the sky, generously scattering its silver light. She strained her ears for a while to the darkness, and all she could hear were the sounds of the night. An owl on a branch, annoyed by the human presence, flew away. After careful research, she decided she could continue her way, and she did. She started walking fast, carefully, and with steps as quietly as possible. Only tonight's purpose prevailed in her mind, and that she had to succeed.  The route she had to cover was quite long, and she had to go and return to the castle before dawn. They should not realize her absence. How would she justify it? For so many years, she had managed to hide her true identity. It is impossible now to discover her so simply, and especially now that all she wants is to help.

Edith I open my eyes to the new bright day and realize that the last night did not help me feel better. I still feel a heavyweight on my chest.I feel pain inside me, and I do not know how to deal with that feeling.When I suddenly hear soft, discreet knocks on my door, I am lost in my thoughts, and I know it is my dear Una.After all these years, I have learned to recognize each time by whom the various knocks on my door are. I smile."Come in, Una," I tell her, and immediately after, she opens the door and comes in carrying clean water for my morning wash as she does every morning."You still haven't gotten out of bed?" she tells me as soon as she looks at me, but with a smile always on his lips. "Your parents are already in the dining room waiting for you for breakfast. As I was coming, I caught them being absorbed in a conversation they had, but that does not change the fact that they are waiting for you to

Drake Listening to my mother's words, I almost choked. Me in the castle? How does it come? I do not know at all from serving and all that stuff. I do not think I have the needed skills to offer tangible help and not just be a nuisance at their feet.On the other hand, I think that Princess Edith will be there as well. So close! My desire to see her again is invincible, although I know both of us can't have a future together."But mother, I do not know how to do these," I tell her for a start."I know, but it does not matter. There will be accelerated training before the day of the ball. You will not be alone in this. Six other young boys from this village will be with you. I had already found them and negotiated with them before I came here to find you, to spend the rest of the time left together. I miss you, my child." She tells me and kisses me on the top of my head."I miss you too, mother. But tell me something. "