Some hours have passed as Princess Natalia returned back to the tent smiling to herself. Princess Annabella a few distance away from her and Diana Pretends to have fallen asleep. Shortly after Princess Natalia retires to lay down to sleep, a group of masked men sneaked into the tent as they grab hold of Princess Natalia and quickly covered her mouth to prevent her from screaming aloud so as not to attract the attentions of the others. They immediately led her out of the tent and right into the bush.
Annabella now nervous. Should I alert the others and tell them Princess Natalia had been kidnapped by the bandits..... A voice echoed. Definitely, you should do that. You can't allow yourself to be controlled by your emotions and sentiment. You know how Lex cares for the princess..... If he gets to find out you didn't call for help when she was taken away, you could get into trouble for it..... Still, I won't allow anyone come between Lex and I..... She replied the voice in her head. He doesn't even have feelings for you..... come on Annabella, you're better than this! Just go tell the others already. The voice pleaded..... I can't, she answered. It's too late now to do anything. The kidnappers must have taken Natalia far away from the town. I only need to pretend I know nothing about her disappearance until tomorrow.
The next morning, the others are now awake as they discovered Princess Natalia is nowhere to be found..... Prince Lex worried. I wonder where she could be. Lucas speaks up. I thought you were the last person who was with her last night? Lex answered... I made sure I escorted her right into her tent. They both stared inquisitively at the two ladies, Annabella and Diana. You both were with her all through the night, did you notice anything strange happened? Diana answered. I was fast asleep. Didn't blink an eye..... what about you Annabella? Lex asked. She stammered. I....I.... I have no idea where she could be. Who knows, she could be anyway. Perhaps, the bandits returned and took her away.... Lex suspicious. Why do I have a feeling you're hiding something from us?..... Lucas cuts in. Don't worry your highness, we will definitely find her. Princess Annabella got nothing to hide..... Annabella upset. You like her, don't you? I saw the both of you being so affectionate last night..... Lucas surprised. So, you do know what happened to princess Natalia? Annabella replied. I saw some bandits sneaked into the tent and took her away. Everyone surprised... And you never told us about it?! How could you be so nonchalant?! Lex angry.... you amaze me at times! .. you act like a spoilt little teenager who got no conscience and manners! Worst of all, you don't even admit when you're wrong! You do whatever you please and get those close to you into trouble because you're selfish and inconsiderate! .. I'm going in search of her..... He walks angrily away from the arena.
Lucas stared at her in disbelief. I can't belief you did that..... I'm speechless. Annabella in tears. Not you too Lucas. I thought you will also take my side and tell me I made the right choice. I was only trying to protect myself. Lucas answered. No, you weren't. You just wanted her out of the way because you were jealous she was getting too close to Prince Lex..... Why don't you tell me I'm wrong? You have feelings for him, don't you? Annabella remains silent. I'm so disappointed in you Annabella. You know your father will be so unpleased when he gets to hear about this…. he walks away upset. What have I just done?! She lamented.