Jeon Min Tae's POV:
We were about to enter the market when the old lady stopped us and started thanking the guy while saying,
"Thank you for dropping my daughters with safety" she said while bowing deeply to him.
We gave each other weird looks. But Mary was observing her carefully.
The old lady continued,
"They are from northern region where my husband lives. We have been parted for many years now, they lives with him. They didn't knew anything about this place. But they came here to meet me anyways. I was really worried when I got to know they're. The road is quite dangerous for four young girl. You ensured their safety. How can I thank you, You're Highness."
"You're highness?" I said absentminded.
"Yes you're highness. He is the Crown Prince Min Dan Yul of our kingdom. Pardon them they are new here, You're highness." the old lady replied giving me look to shut my mouth.
So I did.
"Oh mother, it's been a while we're really sorry we took really long" said Mary taking her hand in hers. 'Is she out of her freaking mind?'
Then she turned gave us look to do the same.
"Oh mumma" I said with cute voice followed by Kari.
Sashi directly hugged her more like choking her saying, "I missed you so much mumma."
" I see you met your mother you don't need me anymore." He said while looking at me.
"Thank you so much for everything, You're highness." said Mary.
"And sorry about calling you weirdo. You won't behead me right?" asked Sashi nervously. To which he just smiled showing his dimples, 'That infectious smile, why can't I get over it. He's not the only person in this world having dimples.' I was dragged out of my train of thoughts when I heard,
"I hope I'll see you soon" he said while looking at me. I think he felt sharp gazes of my older sisters on him to which he said "See you all soon". '
Yup definitely felt it'
It made me and Sashi chuckle.
He sat on his horse and left after turning for one last time.
We looked at old lady confused and Kari sis asked "What?? How??.." to which she replied "Not here, come with me".
We followed her. We didn't have much choice.
Her house was far away from the market area, it was near forest. Her house was small and cozy. Infront of her house there was a small garden with roses, lily's and bell flowers. There was a farm of medicinal plants behind her house. She was a physician or expert in traditional medicine, She does that for living. Her house was having a hall, kitchen and one bedroom. I can see her whole house was having bottles of medicines, old books and stuff. It was clear from her explanation earlier that she lives alone. She was very welcoming, she offered us tea and sat beside us.
"Thank you for earlier. I am Jeon Mary and these are my sisters Jeon Min tae, Kim Kari and Park Sashi." said Mary while introducing us.
We smiled at her while bowing and she smiled back.
"How did you know we're not from here?" Asked Mary in a calm tone.
'Yes that's good we should always leave the talking to her'
"You think only you guys knows about magic and well also your clothes" she said while pointing towards our clothes.
"Correct me if I'm wrong, according to legend it is that part of 16th century when there was existence of witch craft?" said Mary with curiosity.
"It's exists in ur century too. You guys are here" said old women.
'It makes sense why didn't I think of it, stupid girl.'
"I thought it was myth" said Kari.
"Every myth is having some truth in it" replied Mary.
"Very well said" said Old women with approving smile.
"Why did you help us?" asked Sashi in a flabbergasted tone.
"Because you needed it my dear but let me tell you there are people who can hurt you after knowing that you does not belong here and to use you for their own benefit. Prince might not be one of them but you cannot trust others easily."
'She shouldn't have mentioned him it makes my heart flutter. Focus Min tae, FOCUS!!'
"Remember the wizards are having two types of magic, black and white. You have to be very careful not to fall for the wrong one." she replied with sincerity.
"How did we get here?" I asked curiously.
"That I also don't know, but from which century you guys are?" she asked with curiosity.
"21st century and do not start this time" said Kari while giving me and Sashi look.
"How can we return to century we belong?" asked Mary.
"We have to find out, this must be in somewhere in these book. Or we can take help of some of my allies. I have to get in touch with them." she said while showing full support.
"Thank you ma'am"
"Wang bong and call me umma whenever people are around. You can stay with me as long as you want" said Old lady with welcoming smile.
'I like her already
"Thank you so much" I replied with warm smile.
"Do you really wanna go back?" asked Old lady to me curiously.
"Yes of course" I replied with confidence.
"No I thought you and Prince.. " I didn't let her finish
"No.. No.. there's nothing like that.. I.. Uh"
I can't find words to explain.
"Atleast from your side" said the Old lady keeping her hand to her mouth in a smile.
"You think so too?" asked Kari in confused expressions.
'Why not?' I literally rolled my eyes in my thoughts.
"Yes, have you seen his face when he was saying bye?" asked old lady while clapping her hand.
'Well well pretty ladies this is not the topic of conversation. I'm not willing to give input'
I kept my mouth shut but others didn't do the same.
"Yes yes I noticed too from the start but I thought it was just me" said Sashi.
'Yeah my excited chicken we all noticed. Let's all be detective now'
"What about you Mary Sisso?" said Sashi turning towards Mary.
'NOW DONT INCLUDE HER DUMBO!!!'
"I also observed but don't forget we have to return" said Mary in serious tone.
'Damn right you all listening to her. Let's not even talk about it'
"Oh you stop it party pooper" said Old lady while looking at Mary.
'No you stop it Nancy drew'
"Let's go buy you some clothes. You cannot stay in these forever" said the old lady pointing towards our clothes like it's an abomination.
"But.." I tried to protest.
"You wanna keep a low profile or not?"
"Okay.. but we'll pay u back somehow" said Mary and we all agreed.