Prince Asim alighted from his horse and tied it to a tree. He looked around observing his surrounding to make sure he wasn't followed or spied on. He cleared his throat and whistled.
Wind blew behind him rising dusts and filling the air. The second prince covered his nose with a piece of garment and turned back.
He squirted his eyes and looked through the thick dust. The silhouette of a man, was standing a few steps away from him, holding two blades in his hands. Asim trembled slightly and shifted back with a gasp. Is Koshari trying to kill him now? The bladed did scare him.
"It's just me Koshari, don't forget we are partners." he said with a slight tremble in his voice. The dust dispersed and he was able to see him clearly. Asim swallowed the lump in his throat as he stared at Koshari, whose hot gaze were on him.
Asim always knew the throne belongs to him and not Karim. He had that feeling since he was still a teenager and so was more focused on the throne. He planned to get it by force and that will mean, eliminating the crown prince and every other family members. Karim is not an easy target, he is the only strong opponent he has in the palace that he can't defeat so he planned on using his enemy instead. Koshari is the perfect one to destroy him for him, cause they both have being rivals and enemies since childhood. He also planned on using Koshari and killing him, but this fourth prince isn't someone ordinary. Alone, he killed a hundred soldiers together with the chief of armies and wasn't scratched at all. His presence alone is enough to scare him.
"The second prince left his luxurious home to visit a mere prince like me..." he clicked his tongue, "Should I say I am honored?"
Asim composed himself and cleared his throat. Even though he was scared, he wasn't going to show that to Koshari and give him a chance to look down on him. Besides, he is the oldest.
"We made a plan, you weren't supposed to come back to the palace. Now you made matters worst." he said boldly, trying to hide his fears.
Koshari smirked and clicked his tongue again. "I do what I want to do."
"But we have it planned. We agreed to go with that plan. Father is after you now and that will be the end of our dreams."
"The pharaoh will only be after his death. Tell him to stay away." Koshari replied and casually digged his fingers into his hair and combed it. "I won't be merciful to him."
"Koshari, you should listen to me and not try to do whatever you like. I can send you back to the forbidden hills...." Koshari cut him off with his loud sardonic laughter. He turned back and looked at him.
"Do not also forget, I can send you to the end of the earth now. Careful what you say." He said and left.
Asim tightened his knuckles as he watched Koshari leave. The fourth prince was beginning to go against his will and only want to do whatever he pleases. He have to put him under control and will find anything possible to do so.
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Satiah trailed behind the chief maiden who was sent to show her her room. Satiah's mouth fell opened. The room was surely designed for a princess.
The four corner yellow bed was by a wall which was designed with yellow and blue strips at the half part of the wall and the other half was painted in black. The bed post canopy had a golden curtain round it and the rug beside the bed was a golden fluffy rug. The walls were designed with paintings and a golden statue was by the side of her bed. The statue of a lion. The room decors were elegant and more than what she expected. She nodded her head in satisfaction and praised the designers silently, they sure have good taste.
"Your highness, this is your room." she said respectful, bowing her head.
She walked to the window and looked down. She could see the city from where she stood. It was the perfect place for her.
"Your highness, the maidens assigned for you are here to help you to bed." the chief maiden said behind her.
Satiah turned and looked at the two young girls who had their heads bowed. One of them carried a tray filled with towels and the other, some jars filled with perfumes.
"I am Betrest, your highness." the one holding the tray of towel said.
"I am Mayet, your highness." the other said.
"They will be the ones to help you with anything. I am also at your service in case you need anything." the chief maiden said.
The two girls were pretty but looked too young to be maidens. Satiah wondered how old they were cause they looked like teenagers. She wanted to ask about it but said nothing as that is the ways of the past. Young girls are always taken as slaves and have to work until they are old enough to be released.
Satiah looked away and looked at the dark city which was a distance away. She sighed heavily and rested her palms on the window sill. "I don't need anything now except a warm bath and a goodnight sleep." she said.
The day was really hectic and just her first day in the palace, there were lots of drama. Her mind wondered to the future and how her body was doing. Is her father aware of her accident and is anyone worried about her? This questions kept running through her mind as she looked at the city.
She scoffed silently and left the window. Why would she think her father would care even though she dies? She wasn't his money making tool anymore and wouldn't matter to him. Her body is in the twenty-one century Egypt and no one knows she is there. No one will even bother to know or care.
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Satiah laid in the middle with her eyes on the ceiling and her hands behind her head. The maidens left already after making sure she was comfortable, leaving her alone in the dark room. She turned and faced the other side of the bed and closed her eyes.
Just when she was slowly drifting to sleep, she felt someone lying beside her and was forced to open her eyes. She stretched her hand to touch the other side of the bed but instead, her hand touched someone. There was someone lying beside her. Without thinking twice, she jumped out of her bed and ran out.