The old herald shivered at the sight of the kingdom. It was the place she least wanted to see.
She has lots of good memories in this mainland but every good memory was replaced by deep hatred. She can't remember any good thing in this place any longer.
She sneered. Kadesh, where everything started and where everything must end. She heaved an amount of air. Ah, how many years had been since she last saw the region? A lot has change. More buildings saturated the once wide road, more big houses are built everywhere, additional café's and restaurants are everywhere. Inn's for say, it became a little bit modernized.
Ah, Kadesh, where the monarch lives. It's definitely more advanced than the other regions. What should she expect? It's were the wealthy and powerful people resides.
The palace! Her face suddenly went bitter as each painful memories enters her mind. Her heart started to throb in pain and tears started to gush out from her eyes.
Her daughter, son-in-law and best friend… Everyone she loves died in the palace. For whose sake? For the current ungrateful king? It's all for nothing!
Almost everyone in the street were looking at the pitiful old woman locked in a wooden cell guarded by the royal soldiers. However, they do not have any idea who the woman is and what sin she committed to be treated that way.
"Your excellency, the soldiers have just entered the palace gates." The king's assistant informed the king who was currently reading some reports at his study room.
"Make sure to take good care of her. Move her in her old room."
"Her old room?" the servant was shocked. "A-are you sure, your excellency?"
"She was once a good friend anyway." there was a hint of sadness in his voice.
"I understand, your excellency." The king's assistant left and went straight to meet the captain.
Seeing how weak the old herald now, he ordered the maidservants to assist her to her room and make sure to prepare a healthy meal for her. she needs to regain her strength or the king will be disappointed when he sees her current condition now.
"Do you think this kind of treatment will alleviate my hatred?" the old woman scorned within. She can never forgive him. Never!
She was placed on the room she once stayed when she was still working in the palace. Looks like no one ever used it for a long time. It was the same walls, bed arrangement, furniture and the what not. Nothing was change except the view outside the window. She can see the city from up above that side.
A lot has change outside but nothing happens on the inside. Why is change taking up so long? she was in deep thought.
What if the crown prince never had that kind of fate, what is the kingdom's situation right now? she has a lot of questions in mind.
She was lost in her thoughts while her eyes hover over the city. Unknown to her, someone entered the room. a person who was once closed to her but now is an enemy that she can never forgive.
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Liam's POV
I was frightened when I didn't find the woman inside our rented room. So I rushed to the restaurant and asked the owner if he had seen the woman who was with us.
"She went to the marketplace." the owner smilingly replied to my queries. "Don't worry she's safe here."
"T-thank you." I shy away as I left the bar counter. Should I follow her?
Should I? I asked myself again. What if she'll end up being in trouble again? I caress my temple then went on my way to find her. I trust Asher to watch the old man's house for the meantime.
I was looking around in hope to find the woman when I cross path with five men laughing to who knows why. The three of them are kinda familiar and I was trying to recall when did I possibly saw them. I made an eye contact with the man whom I think was the oldest among them all. He also paused for a while and I saw some reservations in his eyes. looks like he was thinking the same thing as I am.
We crossed path and we are a distant away when I heard a mocking laugh. My eyes suddenly widened in dread, or most likely disbelief so I spun around watching their backs as they entered a dining place.
"Not possible!" I shrilled in my mind. I suddenly recall the faces I hated the most during my youngster years. Those middleclass people… I clenched my fist in anger while replaying the torture I underwent while I was their servant.
I couldn't get them out of my head so I followed them silently inside the restaurant. I sat at a distant table where they can't see me but I can see them. Then I stared at each one of them as I confirmed my suspicions. It's definitely the three! Those faces that haunts me for years… once again, my bitterness towards them resurfaced.
Can I get my revenge now? I must think of a way to give them twice as much of the sufferings they gave me. I must get my revenge no matter what.
I rushed out before I even lose my mind. Seeing how they laugh makes me want to kill them instantly. But I can't do it right now. I must focus on my main goal for the meantime. I will deal with them as soon as I accomplished my aim.
I wagged my head and was about to walk forward when I saw the woman I was looking for. As usual she's in daze—again! I sneered knowing that she'll definitely bump into me.
"Ouch!" she yelped while caressing her forehead then she looked up and her blushing-surprised face greet me. ha-ha, cute.
"Liam?!"
We had a little conversation but as I saw her pouted frustratingly, I couldn't help myself but caresses her hair. It was late when I realized what I did. But seeing how affected she was when I touch her hair made me smile. I like it when I see her blush. Ha-ha. Bad me, I know.
For the first time, I choose to spend time with her more often. Her asking me to accompany her to buy something fluttered my heart. Kinda weird.
But I was utterly struck when she told me that she was trying to look for some pads. Dang it! I'm not that ignorant but I wanted to laugh out loud when I saw her blushing in embarrassment… again. why do I find her cute whenever her cheek turns red? Its making me want to pinch her badly but I held it in.
I pointed out the store where she can buy some pads. Guess she's having her period now. I was waiting for her and a specific scene replayed in my mind. I unknowingly giggled. Dang it, I couldn't control myself that night. Good thing she resisted or else, I really don't know what to do if we advanced more.
I had to act as if I was still dreaming!
**Then she came out holding a paper bag. Guess she was too ashamed to parade the pads. Ha-ha! Who wouldn't, right?
We started heading to where shadows was but we suddenly stopped our tracks when some men blocked our way. They are smirking and I can totally smell trouble!
But these guys… did they already figure out my identity?