Time to go.
We rested for a few minutes before we continue treking our way back to the lodge. Although I got hurt by his words earlier, but what he said was totally true. I should go back to where I came from and not cause anymore trouble to him nor anybody else. This is definitely not a place for a trouble-maker like me.
I am abnormally silent all throughout the ride. This is not me. I want to speak but he seemingly hate hearing my voice. I knew it already... he doesn't like me so he wanted to banish me from this country.
An hour had passed but we are not even halfway close to the lodge. I wanted to ask him a lot of things and had been planning to strike a conversation but I'll give him space for now. He definitely needs to cool his head down!
Darkness was slowly saturating the sky and the cold breeze is starting to penetrate my soft skin. Oh fudge, I didn't bring any jacket with me since aside from not having one, I didn't expect things to go wrong!
I thought our trip to the repair shop will go smoothly. But who would have thought that I will be jumping into a scene where I will save a damsel in distress? that's kinda fulfilling. I think working as a royal knight will make me famous rather than a useless blogger here. Ha-ha!
Anyway, I yawn a little accompanied by a bit of shivering. Liam must have notice it so he partly glance at my side --- emotionless. tsk! What a coldblooded mood-sucker guy. Hmpf!
He was wearing a black leather jacket so I thought he will offer it to me, just like most gentlemen does. But I was wrong! He ignored me. Am I not pretty enough to be noticed? Then his blind! Tsk.
Well, what am I expecting? enduring the coldness of the night is my only option if I want to survive.
'' Can you reach the small bag at your right side?'' I heard him spoke after a few minutes.
I instantly look down. '' I guess I can.''
''Take the cape inside it.''
'' I-I'm good.'' I faked a smile. '' I can manage.''
'' Just take it. We still have a long way to go before reaching the lodge.'' He reasoned.
Eh? I jerked. Still a long way? No! This ride is actually making me sick, not able to speak for the longest time! Oh Lord, why are you torturing me with this guy? I pouted and wanting to cry at this very moment.
'' I guess you don't have any plans to get sick.'' His tone was accusing.
Get sick? No! Anything but not getting sick. I'm the worst whenever I caught a fever. Ah, let's not discuss my awful experiences whenever sickness visits me. It's totally embarassing. I am actually thinking to escape marriage because of that.
Just kiddin' tho. Yeah, I went overboard. Who wouldn't want to get married, right? I also want to experience the fluttering feeling of what they call romantic love. But I do hope that he will stay beside me when he sees me sick.-__-.
So I carefully reached the small bag and successfully took the cape out of it then wrap it around me. Phew, it did lessen the cold that I am feeling right now.
We finally reach the lodge by 7:15pm. And guess what, a few people were waiting for us. The twins, Asher, Grace, then that girl that we had just saved a while ago.
''Young miss!'' Rika dashed towards me as soon as I got off the horse. '' We are so worried! Have you been well?'' She held my arms and checked me out from head to toe.
'' I'm fine... thanks to him.'' I smiled as I look at Liam whose currently caressing his horse. Ahhhh... I wish he could do that to my hair as well--- soon. ^_^.
Then I went near the sobbing lady and held her quivering hands. She can't even look into my eyes. I know that she's shy and a bit guilty so I want to comfort her.
'' Lady, it's okay. Stop crying and don't blame yourself. Nothing bad happened to me anyway.'' I whispered while smiling at her.
'' Young Miss, thank you so much for saving me. I-- I don't want to work at the shrine houses... I really don't want to...'' she bellowed before hugging me.
I caressed her head as she cries. Ah, this is a heart-touching moment for me. At least once in my life, I was able to save someone. I think I can die now.
'' Yana, I'm glad that your fine!'' Grace came to hug me. As soon as she broke away, she strides to where Liam is. '' Thank you for finding her and sorry for disturbing you.''
'' I hope this will be the first and the last situation.'' He coldly responded. '' Grace, do me a favor please... don't ever get out without educating her about this place.'' Then he spun around and leave.
'' Rika, Sheena, Asher... let's go.'' He said as soon as he rode his horse.
'' You don't have to be so rude to Grace. It was my fault so don't worry, I will do the right thing first thing in the morning!'' I blurted out of my frustration then turn around. I wanted to run upstairs but wait, I'm not yet done saying all the things that I want to say.
'' I am not your responsibility. and... I don't need your help moving forward. So don't ever burden yourself by coming to save me. I will learn the ways of this kingdom on my own.'' Damn! My own words struck me. It pained me but I have to take care of myself from now on
I took the stairs to my room with a heavy heart. I really must need to leave this place as soon as possible cause I am becoming a burden to everyone. Might as well find another lodge to stay.
Liam.... my heart ached a little when I remembered his words a while ago. Why does he hates me so much? What did I do? I thought we are doing good since that day? Why? I suddenly felt a tear trickled from my eyes. Eh? Why am I even crying?
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'' Liam, why do you have to be harsh to her?'' Asher asked the man whose been silent on their way home
'' Big brother, are you really going to let her leave this place?'' It was sheena who was sitting behind Asher.
'' It's better and safer for her to leave this place as soon as possible. She don't belong here.'' Liam uttered casually.
''Then give her a good memory before she leaves. Someone who saved a girl from being sent to the shrine doesn't deserve such a harsh treatment.'' Asher's tone is a bit off.
Eh? Liam jerked surprisingly.
'' You don't know? Didn't she tell you the reason why they were being chased?'' Rika inquired since she felt the man's fazed reaction.
Liam didn't say a word. It's not because the woman didn't say anything but he didn't even gave her a chance to explain herself. But with his silence, the three somehow knew the answer even if he doesn't speak.
''Young Miss saved the girl from the bad guys. If it wasn't for her, then probably, that innocent girl might be at the shrine being feisted right now.'' Rika explained.
''And that made it even worst.'' Liam interrupted. ''If you care about her that much, you should know that she will be targetted starting now.''
The three suddenly stared at each other. Does that mean that brother Liam cared for the young miss? Silently?
They instantly grinned meaningfully.
''She should leave this place before something bad happens to her.'' Liam added with a hint of sadness.