Astrid flinched because she felt like someone was caressing her face. She immediately sat up from lying down and wrapped her body even more in the blanket. The man just looked at her intently but there is nothing could be read on his face.
"Who are you? Where am I ?!" She asked aloud. He is just straightly looking in to Astrid's eyes and its creeping her out.
Who is he? I know that he is the guy who appeared in our house. Grandma ... She's gone. And I cant believe what I have saw. She suddenly disappeared into the air. Its weird and I need to know everything.
The pain she is feeling right now is unexplainable. She's lost. Her mind cannot accept what she have witnessed. There seems to be something missing.Astrid feel like she need to know something. Add the fact that she's scared from where she is and scared to the person in front of her.
"What kind of people are you? Are you humans? Is my grandmother just like you?" She asked again histerically. She was even surprised when he smiled and played with his lower lip.
He reached for the food on the tray lying on the side table that Astrid just noticed. "Eat up." He said authoritatively. All of a sudden she feel like she's intimidated. Astrid looked at the food he offered. The typical breakfast. Egg, toasted bread, bacon and orange juice. She even looked out the window to see what was outside but it was blocked by a cream-colored curtain. She just sighed and focused on the food.
"What are you looking at?" Astrid asked calmly. Because he was staring at her actions. He just shook his head and just ignored her.
Seriously ?! Is 'Eat up' is the words he can say? He's weird.
Astrid put the tray back on the side table after she ate. She stared at him as if waiting for an answer to her questions from him.
"What now? Can you answer my questions already?" She sighed.
He stood up from his seat and ready himself to leave. Astrid was very nervous when he approached her and pinned her hair behind her ear which was blocking her face. He sniffed slightly and smiled later. Astrid was surprised by what he said.
"Im gonna send some maids here. Go take a bath. You stinks baby." He said calmly. Astrid's eyes widened as she watched him get out of the room.
"What the hell?" She even smelled herself to find out if she really stink but it looks like that man is really teasing her because she don't smell bad.
What did he call me ?! Baby ??? I think that ghost's brain doesn't function well!
She stopped grumbling when she heard a knock on the door and suddenly opened. The three maids came in and at the same time greeted her a good day then bowed.
They wore a pure black dress that was below the knee with a white collar and clean hair tie that Astrid only see in movies.
"We are assigned to serve you today Princess Leigh." The woman politely said, she's not far from Astrid's age. She surprisingly stared at them one by one because of the high respect they give to her.
What princess are they talking about? I am very confused by what is happening now. I feel the mixture of sadness and shock. If only my grandmother had mentioned something to me about these kinds of events, I would have had an idea.
One of the maids told her to take a bath because their prince ordered them to take her around the palace. Astrid did not ask any more questions because they also said that they had no right to answer any questions she had about their prince or the kingdom.
She was overwhelmed by the thought of what was happening while soaking in the bathtub prepared for her. She just took a proper bath when a maid knocked on the bathroom door to ask if she was okay. Astrid didn't realize that for a long time she was just stunned and thinking.
Astrid went out of the bathroom wearing only a bathrobe. She just noticed the whole room and she appreciate the interior. The wall color is a mixture of white and light brown. And the furniture shows the old but elegant look of it.
She looked at the three female maids who were now holding her clothes. One of them presented her with underwear that surprised her because it is exact to her size. The other one gave her a white dress that showed the entire of Astrid's neck up to shoulders. And the other is a pair of sandals that really match the dress she will be wearing. Astrid just took it and wear it when she went back to the bathroom to get dressed.
The three of them groomed me after she got dressed. They just let Astrid's long hair down and just put on a little make up to give life to her face.
Astrid looked at the bedroom door because she heard a knock. A man who was old and very formal entered her suit. He bowed to her and next to that was the bow of the servants next to her who left the room at the same time afterwards.
Astrid frowned at the man who entered and she did not know what to say or even act. She was so nervous about what is happening.
The man smiled at her and she was relieved somehow. "A pleasant morning our princess. The prince sent me here to pick you up." He said politely to her.
"Where are we going?" She asked.
He hesitated to answer her but he still managed to smile. "Im sorry but the prince ordered us to not answer your questions." His answer stressed her. "Please follow me." He continued.
Astrid do not feel any nervousness or fear that she really wonder. So she just followed the man out of the room. She thought the three women had left earlier but they were just waiting at the side of the door.
She was amazed to see the whole hallway with white walls and her walkway with a maroon carpet. On the left side is a railings that will see what is below. Astrid would like to see it but she do not want to reveal that she is very amazed at their place. On the right side are rooms and at the far end there is a staircase. There are antique vases that are really nice to look at.
She climbed the stairs at the end and the amazement she felt did not change. It is more spacious unlike where they came from. You will first see the hall that is elegant to look at. The chandelier in huge size and the painting of people who look like kings and queens, and a palace that is really attractive to look at.
Astrid stopped at a large, wide door that she knew it would fit three people if they entered it at the same time. The man who was leading her knocked. The three helpers were behind her. He opened it and when I looked at what inside there are a lot of books surrounding the right side of the room. Astrid looked at her companions who were now bent over. She looked around in amazement and saw that the man she had just seen was sitting and based on the actions of her companions, he was the prince they were referring to.
"You may leave." Calm but authoritative he command to those with Astrid. One by one they turned to leave the room and she was just left staring at where they came out.
"Come here." She was surprised when he suddenly ordered her that she could not follow. She slowly faced him and pretend to not appear nervous.
"Why?" Astrid keep asking him questions. He stared at her which made her even more nervous. His aura is so dark that she can no longer fight his gaze so Astrid just approached where he was.
Astrid did not speak until she got in front of him. She could no longer hide her nervousness as he slowly approached and held her hand. He guided her to his seat and he stood up.
"I cant tell you everything yet Astrid. But I can say that your parents lives here. Your mother is one of us while your father is a human like you." He explained with caution. Astrid don't know why she cried at what he said. Maybe it's because she just found information about her parents.
"Where are they?" She asked him nervously with a hint of begging. He looked at her sadly and Astrid could read his eyes with apology.
"Your mother was imprisoned for the serious sin she committed. Your father was killed for saving you." He answered seriously. Tears welled up in is her eyes but she did not let it fall.
"You are not safe here when you were young. Someone is trying to kill you because you are a threat in their kingdom. He gave you to Precilla. Because in your world you are safe back then. Your father made sure you were safe from those who wanted to take you before he was killed. " He seriously continued his explanation. Gradually Astrid's forehead furrowed as she looked at him. As if she's still asking for knowledge.
"Your mother was imprisoned because she killed the king. The king ordered his troupes to kill you. And they killed your father because he saved you. That is why your mother is so angry with the king." As she heard what he said. Astrid's tears flowed. It is unacceptable for her that her parents suffered like that for making her safe. She can no longer see her father because he is gone while Astrid don't know if she can still see her mother.
"Can I see my mom?" She asked while sobbing.
"Its not allowed in our kingdom to visit in prison. Unless you have the permission of the king and queen." He approached her to wipe the tears from her eyes. But Astrid cried even more when she felt him touch her. She suddenly missed her grandmother. She is the only one who can comfort Astrid whenever she is sad.
"I want to see her but its impossible. Im just a human." Astrid whispered. She is longing to see her parents. But now she has know some information about them it is impossible for her to see her mother.
"I can help you out. But this is not the right time. Just have a little patience." He made sure and Astrid thanked him. That was a big help too. All she have to do is wait.
"Who are you? Do you need anything from me? Can I just go back to my old life?" Astrid kept asking him questions. Because maybe this is the last day he will answer her questions. There was no mercy or trace of calm in his face when she asked him. He didn't seem to like her last question. Because he suddenly looks dangerous . Astrid try to look down but he prevents her from doing that because he is still holding her face.
His eyes are mesmerizing. It was as if he could read the contents of her mind with just one glance. His brows are perfect to fit his slightly narrow eyes. His lashes are thick and long just like hers. Pointed nose and sexy lips. Astrid look back into his eyes because he gently squeezed her cheek.
She was suddenly embarrassed because he seemed to see what she did to examine his face. That's why Astrid feel so embarrassed.
"I am Prince Magnus Grant. I need you to be my wife. And no, you cant go back in your own life because you. Are. Mine."