The day was still young and Elen couldn't just sit all day and do nothing. She had to do something to remove Alexander from her mind.
When she arrived her quarters earlier, all she had been doing was thinking about Alexander. 'Will he be fine?' 'Why is he always pushing me?' Were the constant thought that were running through her head. She needed to find a way to stop thinking about him before it gets out of control.
She sent for Robert to escort her to the courtyard so she could train but she still couldn't see any sign of him coming, but before she could even stand up to leave, two tall and huge figures stood before her. It was Robert and Lago.
"Apologies, your highness. Sorry for being late." Lago apologized.
"It's alright. I understand." Elen said.
"Don't mind this guy, your highness. He was actually the one who delayed my arrival be-" Robert said but he couldn't complete it because Lago had already nudged him on the shoulder.
"Behave yourself, Robert." Lago commented in a low tone, but the princess could see their childish display and she could only chuckle.
"Like I said earlier, it's alright." She said and two men nodded.
The room was silent for a while and then Elen told them why she's called for them, and Robert eyes gleamed with excitement.
"Choose me your highness. I would love to have a duel with you." Robert said and Lago glared at him secretly.
'Why can't this guy act mature for a day. He's talking to the princess like she's his old friend. Why couldn't he have some shame!' Lago exclaimed silently.
"Okay Robert." Elen said and Robert gave her a wide grin.
"Thank you, your highness." He said and she nodded. Somehow, he reminded her of Amir's childishness. Though Amir was not as huge as him, he still reminded her of Amir, just that thought made her miss her family. It's not even up to a week and she's already missing home.
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At the courtyard...
Elen had already prepared for the duel with Robert. She knew it was a waste of energy, fighting with someone like him, but it would help her pass time, and help improve in her swordfighting, and also stop her from thinking of Alexander. It has been hours now and he still hasn't returned.
"Are you ready, Robert?!" Elen yelled because he was standing far away from her, but he still heard her and she was glad she didn't have to call him twice.
"Yes, princess." He said and she nodded.
Everyone stepped back and the only thing that could be seen was the princess and the excited Robert who was grinning like a child who got a candy bar.
The two circled each other, as if memorizing their movements. Robert was still wearing his smirk and Elen's face was as serious as ever. In no time, Elen began to attack ferociously, she swung her sword but he easily blocked her attack. She swung her sword again and this time, Robert began to attack her. She could tell that he was holding back a lot, he wasn't even unleashing his full strength and she couldn't even keep up with him!!
The determination in her eyes increased, she blocked the attack that came her way. She remembered her father's words, she should also learn to defend herself while attacking. That is exactly what she was doing now, 'attacking and defending'. She had already studied his movements and she was now able to easily block his attack. She was now attacking him with all she had. The other soldiers were looking in awe. Their prince had married a warrior!! She was just too good in this!! They thought to their selves.
"Don't hold back, Robert". She said, but the guy didn't respond. He knew that if he unleashed his full strength, he would definitely hurt her, and that was one thing he could never do. He couldn't let her get hurt, else his prince would roll his head in the floor.
Robert was distracted for a mile second and as usual, it was all Elen needed to take his sword down. She moved to the back but before he could turn back she gave him one last thrust. His sword was now on the floor and her sword was hanging around his neck.
Everyone were left utterly speechless. No one had ever been able to defeat Robert in a duel. He was their best dueler when it comes to swordfight and now this fragile princess just threw his sword on the ground, and not only that. She even held her sword round his neck!!! This princess wasn't as fragile as they thought, with what they just witnessed here, their princess was someone to be feared. They couldn't believe their eyes! She was just a badass princess!
Elen let out a sigh and let go of his neck. She saw his sword on the floor and she was amazed. She actually defeated him!! But her amazement died down when she realized that he didn't even show his full strength. But the good thing was that, she learnt new things and it really helped a lot.
"Great job, princess!" Robert commented. He was actually stunned himself, he never lost a fight to anyone, and this princess managed to defeat him?!! Although, he didn't release his full strength and held back, big time, she still managed to bring his sword down, and that was truly amazing!
Everyone had moved closer to the two and were now commending the princess's amazing ability.
"That was truly a badass fight, princess." Lucas said.
"You're so amazing, your highness." Finn said.
"You managed to defeat our best dueler." Amadeus said.
Elen whose face was dark, had now turned bright with smiles. If they really think that she was amazing, then she couldn't help but smile.
"I really was not that amazing. He didn't even unleash his full strength on me. I could see he held back a lot." She said.
"But you were still amazing!" Robert said and Elen couldn't help but smile.
They five men kept talking about how awesome the princess was, until a tall man came walking towards them. He was not as huge as the rest but he was also very handsome. Elen could tell from the black and white stripes on the cloth he was wearing, that he was Alexander's butler.
He walked towards Elen and bowed respectfully. "Forgive me for the disturbance, your highness. My name is Bhavin, and I'm his highness's butler. Your lunch is served." He said and Elen nodded and gave him a sweet smile.
The five men were amazed by the princess's friendliness. She was not hostile, and she was also flashing those sweet smile to anyone regardless of their status. But they of course, knew they couldn't take her friendliness for granted so they asked if she needed anyone to escort her.
Elen knew they were trying to protect her but she didn't want to stress them out for no reason so she only picked two of them. Robert and Lago. Robert being the asshole that he was, flashed the princess a wide grin.
Elen left to the dinning hall with the two men trailing behind her, leaving the three men behind.
"Don't you think Robert is acting a little weird with the princess?" Lucas said.
"Well, yeah. You know that guy is a jerk." Finn said.
"He's always looking for opportunities to get noticed. That guy is simply unbelievable." Lucas said.
"Sigh...you both should know by now that Robert is just the jovial type. He likes being noticed by people." Amadeus said and the two men could only nod.
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Elen had her lunch and she was now in her room. She was stressed out and she needed to rest. She was thankful that she's starting to stop thinking of Alexander. She took a shower and retired to bed to take a nap.
She was on her bed and her thoughts were now occupied with her husband. She couldn't stop thinking about him. Would be be alright? Where did he go to? Why does it matter anyway? Or did he perhaps go to his mistress? The thought of him going to his mistress made her blood boil. Why should she care? He can do anything he wants and spend time with any woman, she wouldn't care! So why was she suddenly feeling angry just by the thought of him being with another woman?
She closed her eyes and Alexander's image popped in her head. She opened her eyes forcefully and tugged her head in despair. Why couldn't she get him out of her mind?! She's tried everything she can to forget about him, but he keeps finding his way into her head!! Why?! Why?! Why?!
She took a deep breath and closed her eyes again, maybe if she sleeps. She would be able to forget. After a long while, a deep slumber was calling for her and she gladly embraced it.
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