I was so surprised by the appearance of the unexpected visitor, that I suddenly didn't even know what to react to. By the time I realized I had to shout in this situation, the stranger had held a dragger to my neck.
"I'm so sorry my Lady, but I would like to enjoy your company for a while now, and I would appreciate it if you don't show resistance."
The boy with brown hair and eyes may have been a few years older than me. His hands had the scent of herbs,… like those used to relieve muscle pain. Though his clothes were worn and stained in places… his face and hands were clean. From a distance, I heard the carriages on the street being searched by officers for a thief.
"I have no intention of giving out this very polite gentlemen… but can you tell me what you stole?"
"Nothing."
There was a definite answer.
"I just have something out of the ordinary in the pockets of the commoners, and these bastards, would put me immediately to jail, just so they can steal it."
"Oh… in this case, you're the victim!"
"Exactly."
'This guy is either a very good actor..or he's really telling the truth.'
"Well, the guards of the order will soon reach my carriage, and then they will certainly catch you… but…"
Then the stranger's huge hazel eyes widened.
"But?"
"I could even help you out."
I slowly pushed the dragger off my neck.
"But how?"
"It doesn't matter how, but for how much?"
"What?"
He heated back.
"Of course I'm not asking for money from a… such a not-so-wealthy young man… but a favor… then… if I need your services, please promise to help me."
'Someone on my side would come well… if the original plan fails, I'll have to run away and I will need some help with that.'
"I'm not sure… so I don't know exactly what it's all about…"
I understand that he hesitates… since I can ask for a kiss in the future, but also to die for me… but now I can't reveal my identity or my future plans. It would be too dangerous.
It was then that we heard that the armed soldiers had come to my carriage.
"So what will happen? The prison ... or your word? "
"Open the door!"
The command sounded. His eyes wandered from my face to the door, then back, finally panicking, he said.
"All right, I promise!"
I smiled.
As the door opened, I sat face to face in the boy's lap, wrapping my arms tightly around his neck and leaning so close that our noses touched, and he looked deep into my eyes.
"Oh, we're sorry!"
The soldiers, blushing, closed the door on us.
When I sat back in my seat, opposite the boy, he was still staring at me with his mouth open silently.
"So, my partner, what's your name? As for me, just call me… uhm… Ash. "
"Um… ah… I'm Greg khm…"
"You have a handsome face, but now that you're this embarrassed… I almost regret not kissing you."
I smiled at him, making Greg blush even more.
"Uhm… where is the lady going anyway?"
"I'm taking a donation to the Britton Orphanage."
"I ... I was planning to go there too…"
'Such a transparent lie… how cute.'
"Then we can go together."
I clapped my palms.
That's when Letty got back.
"I got everything, Miss! Huh… who is this young man? "
She looked at the boy in surprise.
"He is Greg. He belongs to me, so we will enjoy his company for a while now. Right, Greg? "
"Yes."
The redness on his face slowly passed.
"Okay!Then let's go!"