" Okay, okay, Mister, don't get over-excited. You have to bring me the ingredients. I am planning to prepare a cake. Is it fine for you or shall I change the menu?" Sophia spoke in an assertive tone, stretching the word menu.
" It's okay, Princess Sophia." saying so William started smirking." You are our princess and we shall follow your orders. Isn't it true, Henry?" saying so, William waited for his companion's response, while Sophia stood there with a blushing face.
She came closer to the fellow and grumbled," I am not your princess, why did you impart me that designation?"
" Will bring the ingredients, you just told me, Princess Sophia," Henry pronounced her title sarcastically, and went towards the pantry, opposite them.
Sophia stood there in crossed arms, staring furiously at William. William was leaning against the shelf and chuckling when his eyes rolled at Sophia, staring furiously at him. His facial expressions switched to normal instantly.
"Miss, Don't take us wrongly. I know you both are hiding your relationship from us, even from Max, but deep down we know you are committed to each other. Our master seems to be serious about you. You can't read his expressions, but we do for a hundred years."
Sophia clenched her fists tightly. She pouted her face, showed up an exasperated expression and hit her clenched fists in the gap between her and William. Her eyes and brows were creased. " I hate you people. You guys don't understand I have a lover. His name is Joe. Joe is a lot better than this monster. He trapped me here and is not letting me leave this palace. His wild intentions I can't understand." Tears swept in her eyes, while her fist clenched a piece of potato she picked up from the vegetable stand.
" Listen, listen be patient. You are getting emotional. Our master is not the one to misuse a girl for his pleasure like his brother. His brother uses girls for his pleasure and sometimes beats them, and tames them. When he is satisfied, he lets them go away, warning them to seal their mouths or he will seal them in a coffin." William's eyes opened wide. His eyes gave out a light of seriousness, making Sophia jerk. She stood there with her mouth parted.
" I would never wish to come near his brother," Sophia started nodding her head to the left and right." but still, I am not convinced with Prince's Eddie efforts. I don't want to trust your majesty in terms of keeping me safe. So, William how old are you and your brother." Sophia caressed her cheek with her index and middle finger.
" I am 126 and Henry is 128. what about you, Miss?" William asked, rubbing his beard.
" Umm, I am only 19," stated Sophia, in a soft voice."Please, can you tell me what kind of person Frank Hamilton is?"
Slowly, William began striding around Sophia.
" Will tell you in detail, clearly and in a low voice. His full name is Franklin Hamilton. He is two years younger than Prince Edward. Both the brothers were born and brought up here. There was a great visionary, at that time, named Falcon Evans, a 75-year-old man while Prince Eddie was 3 and his brother was just 1. He was given a great place in the palace for predicting the future of many past figures."
Edward grabbed a chair and sat on it while rubbing his hands. He continued with his story...
" And you know what he said. He said " Prince Eddie will be the epitome of love and care. He would refrain from letting his loved ones suffer, for any riches world would offer. He is the one who will become the caretaker of this palace. He will grab the interest of several people, but few will support him, who will act as his second-half till his death. He would always stay committed to the norms and rules of this palace."
Sophia kept blinking, pressing her fist below her chin. Then William continued, raising his left palm" 'His brother would be quite opposite. He would be more driven towards self-needs than any other fellows. He would generate a good amount of income with his intelligence. Over anyone, he would keep himself a priority and let others bear the burden or suffer injustice.' These were the visionary's words. Tomorrow you will find out what kind of person he is, but I think the master won't allow you to come near him."
Henry stood there with creased eyebrows and his palms pressed to his waist, and arms stretched, giving a v shape. He cleared his throat and shouted," Now should we cook something or suffer more punishment?"
Hearing such words, both Sophia and William stood up and turned to the kitchen shelf. Henry had already laid ingredients on it. Sophia started mixing the ingredients in the bowl, William handing her the required materials while Henry chopped the red berries for the toppings.
The kitchen room was cool unlike Sophia's aunt's, which hardly had made her move and catch her breath. This kitchen was large, with marble walls and green almirahs. There was a refrigerator in it too, which was purchased by William from a far away local shop. The aura in the kitchen was warm and mind-pleasing.
After a few hours...
" Wow Sophia, it's awesome. Our master would lick his fingers. Sophia, it smells so good. Thanks for helping us. You are surely an angel, a sweet one." Henry spoke in a fast tone, appreciating Sophia.
" Is the dinner ready?" Eddie's loud voice echoed in the palace, making the three stand straight. The sound of his majesty's steps pitched in their ears. Suddenly, a hand appeared beside the kitchen door. As his figure drew closer, three of them bent low. " Your highness we prepared a cake for you." A plate containing cake was placed on William's hand.
" Great, I am content. We have got new cooks, William and Eddie." Eddie exaggerated in an excited tone while both of his generals gave out snarled expressions, their mouths were wide open and eyebrows were creased.