Plovdiv city, Ploudiv
She snuck into the lab to see him .As usual, She saw that he's still chained to the bed.there was many chain shackling him and making it impossible for him to break free or stay comfortable.
She felt sorry for him,she knew he's in great pain. She can feel it.
She sighed and went closer."Hi."She greated mildly. *He ingnored her*"I brought you some food."She added stretching a plate which he didn't notice earlier to him.
He looked down to her hand then look up with a squeezd face radiating in anger.
It has been that way. Ever since she came back and saw him she's been trying to make friend with him but he keep pushing her away.
She knew he hated her, why won't he when her father made life a hell for him. Caging him for the past ten years and conducting all sort of experiments in a bide to produce more of him.
Right from the first day she met him she had getting to love him. There's something about him that draws him to her though she can't place her hand on it yet.
Mainly looking at the man in half wolf form,one would tell he's tired, frustrated and angry at himself and the world.
When her father showed him to them on their arrival day, she saw how lifeless he was and although he might be pale and sick-looking but she has gotten to fall for him, so deeply that she love to be with him more than anything else and she'd made it her routine to visit him even though he hate her. It didn't stop her ,she do sneak in to see him.
His hatred towards her is so much that she could see it whenever she look deep into his green eyes, it hurt her deeply seeing his eyes full of hatred towards her .
She hate to see that hateful look on him each time she came to see him.
Each time she visits him, it always there,all hatred ,no atom of warmth or acceptance.
Its as if he hate her existence even her presence.
Even at that she wouldn't stop coming to see him whenever she could without her father or sister's knowledge.
knowing her callous father she cant let him know about her visit, if not, all hell will let loose.
Of course as usual, as she stood before him with the food in her hand he was frowning at her. His face hardened and his eyes turn red burning dangerously while he throws dagger in her way with his eyes.
You would thing she has gotten used to his glare. Of course not. She can never get use to that not when the event of their first meeting is still intact on her head.
The day he almost kill her....
***REWIND.....
HER RETURN AND THEIR FIRST MEET UP***
It a beautiful, happy day in the Kabald kingdom of King Archibald. The most feared and respected king in the whole plovdiv city and neighboring communities.
The kingdom is hosting a great festival for the arriving of the princesses. The twin daughters of great king Archibald.
The King and his guard was walking round the palace inspecting the works of the maids and servants of the palace.
He was making sure that everything is in order and properly arranged.
On his tour round the palace, he ran into two maids standing at a corner wispering. Possibly gossipping about God knows what.
"Hey!you two come here."He bellowed.
The hastly run to him. Their heart beating loudly in their chest.
The bow" Greatings to you, my highnes"
"What were you doing standing over there.?" He thundered.
Silent.
"Answer me!"
"We're sorry. Please forgive us , your highness."
"Forgive you? My daughters , the twin princess of this kingdom would be coming back to the palace any moment from now and youre doing nothing in preparation of their return. Instead , you stood gossiping ."
"We are sorry. It won't happen again." They pleaded
"Of course, it shouldn't. And I'll make sure of that.... Guards take them to the torture room and cut of three of their fingers."
They gasped, fell on their feet and began to cry pleading for mercy."
"My king. please, have mercy on us. We swear , we won't do it again"
"Guards, take this rags out of my sight.!!"
"Yes, your highness." The bowed and drag the crying maids away.
He resume his walk....
The palace is swarming with activities, scampering and hurrying feet could be heard as the maid run thro and fro in preparation for the great welcoming party of the princesses.
They dear not misbehave especially when they didn't want their fate to be like the two maiIs whose fingers would be cut off.
The Kabald palace of King Archibald of Plovdiv city is the only ancient city in the modern-era built around seven hills, and stands on the banks of the Maritsa river in the historical region of Thrace. Located in the South Central of Bulgaria country with a great large number of people habituating in it.
It is the second-largest city known greatly for its culture, archeological museum, and Roman-era theatre of the great Philips known also as 'Philippopolis'.
As everyone was running impetuously about putting the community and palace in order.
The noble families are already ready and most of them have gone the extra mile in fixing their sons hoping that they would caught one of the princesses' eyes. Others' interest is to see their king's daughters who he boasts about so often.
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It was almost time, as everyone gathered outside the palace.
The crowd stood on two sides of the huge, wide palace creating a space in the middle, big enough for ten people to walk through at the same time.
There was a red mat spread from the gate down to the door that leads to the throne and other parts of the royal house.
A beautiful flower made from lilies and roses surrounded the sides of the mat and the royal maids stood beside them with a plate filled with flowers.
The guards aren't left out as they stand in their warrior attire, spear and arrows in their hands looking out for any suspicious move.
Different musical troupes and dancers stood in different parts of the beautifully decorated palace of King Archibald, with their beautiful ornaments and costume adorning their bodies.
Not long,
A man with a metal gong in his hand stepped out. He Hit the gong attracting the attention of the crowd. and then opened his mouth ." The princesses are here, ``he announced.
An uproar erupted followed by shouting and music as the people began to dance, clap and sing to the beat of the local instrument creating a lively and happy atmosphere.
The King stepped out nicely dressed in his regalia and stood in front of the throne door.
Not long a beautiful limousine car drove in and parked at the side of the gate.
Immediately, there was absolute tranquillity.
Everywhere was completely still with no single noise coming from any angle. If a pin should be thrown on the floor, the sound would be heard loud enough because of the present state of the palace. Not even a cry of a baby was heard making it look like no newborn babies exist in the kingdom.
Everyone was curious and anticipation killing them as they wait to see the twin Princess.
"What would they look like? Their father? or the late queen? Would they be kind or rude?"Different questions and thoughts run through them but they are patient enough to wait and see.
They calmly watch as a guard opens the door. Smooth, long legs came out first before her other body came into view revealing a beautiful lady with blond hair.
'Ahhhh' The crowd gasped in awe and admiration.
" wow! She's so pretty. "
"O.M.G. is that one of the king's daughters? She's so gorgeous."
"I can't believe it, I finally got to see the king's daughter. Good! She's so beautiful, like a water goddess."
Different whispers of admiration filled the air as they watched her silently.
Everything about her. The way she stood, flipped her head, or held the items in her hand. It is done effortlessly and classically.
Cat-walking through the mat in the direction of her father, the king.
Keeping a stoic face with no emotion or smile showing on it, Shoulders held high in pride, she journeyed to her destination barely acknowledging the presence of the people around.
She walks with elegance snubbing everyone including those who wave or greet her. But that didn't stop their admiration or give them a negative perspective about their princess.
When she reached her father, she bowed slightly with a beautiful smile on her face."Greetings to you father."
"Oh, my Bonnie. My child. "He smiled hugely and engulfed her in a bone-cracking hug.
" If you continue to hug me so tight, you'll crush me. And yes, it's Delva, not Bonnie."
"Oh, my dear I've missed you so much. Forgive me my child if I couldn't remember your name. It've been such a long time. "He unclasped her." Where's your sister?"He added, looking around.
"Um...she must be in the....oh.there she is."
The king looked forward and saw his second daughter smiling, bowing, and waving at the crowd as she strode towards them.
Her smile was so enchanting that you'd find yourself smiling along.
His face broadened with a smile when his eyes found hers. She's just the exact copy of the girl in his arms .
"My daughters look so much alike, I can barely recognize them. I can't believe my wife gave birth to herself. There's no difference. And it seemed like my My daughters look so much alike, that I can barely recognize them. I can't believe my wife gave birth to herself. There's no difference. And it seemed like my last daughter took after her. Her ever radiant face beams with a smile all the time." He looked at her thoughtfully.``Just like my wife, the queen, I could tell she's humble, respectful, friendly, and always smiling just like her mother. She's her mother in all ramifications. My wife didn't leave me alone after all."He thought as he watched her daughter who wouldn't stop greeting or smiling at the crowd.
When she came out from the car, the awaiting crowd went wild. They almost mistook her to be the same with Delva, which got them wondering when she returned to the car. but her personality and black hair color gave her away, showing the difference between them.
" Wow. They look so much alike."The affirmed while looking from her to her sister Delva.
The king who was lost staring at the perfect character and image of his late wife was dragged out of his drumming thought when he heard her beautiful voice call unto him.
He watched her running towards him, her hands widely spread and a lovely smile dancing on her face as she approached him.
When she was an inch away from the king, he spread his own hands and she ran into them while he engulfed her in a tight hug.
The feeling of holding his daughters after ten years of not seeing them brought so much emotion to him that tears were threatening to spill.
The people were astonished when they saw their cold, unapproachable king displaying such a strong affection for her daughters not minding their presence.
They watched quietly at the family's affectionate moments.
"Oh father, I've missed you"
"Me too Bonnie."
"Ahh! Father, how did you know my name?"
"You're my child."
"I know. But I didn't expect you to tell the difference between Delva and me after such a long time."
"I will always know my kids,"He boasted.
" Says the man who called me Bonnie."Delva butted in, rolling her eyes.
The King smiled sheepishly.
Bonnie cackled"Oh father, don't worry you'll get used to us soon."
"I hope so my dear but for now, I can use your hair color to determine who is who."
"Like I would leave my hair bare for you."
"Delva."
"What? Just stating the facts." She spat.
Bonnie sighed with the king. And immediately something clicked on Bonnie's head. She looked around before looking at the king.
"Father. Where's Clyde?"
"We'll talk about him. Not now my dear."
"But father...."
"He said not now, just let the old man be and stop acting like a spoiled brat." Delva snapped, causing a frown on Bonnie's face.
The king smiled and grabbed their hands. He turned to the crowd....