Axel and Twinkle were finished with breakfast as they awaken and no danger occurred last night since Axel heavily guarded their camp, patrolling the place. As it was safe enough that danger wasn't alluring around. he got some shut-eye for a few hours until morning rise.
Axel packed his stuff and put his tent back in his bag and other supplies like food, his sword, and kitchen tools. Twinkle didn't carry any luggage with herself but he made sure she is in disguise because of the kingdom they heading in.
It's very guarded and trespassers like Twinkle aren't much welcomed or allowed to enter because foreigners are forbidden to enter unless you have a pass, ordered by the King himself. Axel had a plan up his sleeve on how to get both of them in without bothof them getting caught and in trouble.
Twinkle disguises herself in a blue hood with her whole body covered from head to toe. You can barely see the face. Axel and Twinkle set off into the forest. They begin to walk in a pace for two hours and ended, 4 hours as they cross the huge river and hilly mountain.
They came to their end destination, the entrance of the kingdom gates. They were stopped by the warriors of the King's army. '' Who goes there? '' *Axel confronted the head guard. '' I got this! ''
The Head of the royal guard said, '' Name, please? ''
Axel whispered in the soldier's ears a name, mumbling something that Twinkle can't interpret ear to ear as they were speaking to each other. Axel points his finger in Twinkle's direction to say, '' She is with me. ''
'' She is also our guest too. ''
Twinkle heard him saying that she must be treated with full respect. She kept herself silent the whole time till the security check was over. The warrior of head nodded back his head to give a signal to the other guard, holding the rope to open the gates and let them in. The other warrior got the signal, and he screamed, '' OPEN THE GATES. ''. Axel told the guard that he spoke to let him go in. the head soldier listened to his order.
The head of the royal guard said, '' Enjoy your visit, young lady. '' (Twinkle tilts to nod her head at the soldier who let them in.)
Axel grab her left hand without permission and they both ran inside of the kingdom safely. They both walked in forward and didn't look back. Axel stopped by the huge market of the kingdom. Twinkle can look around and get a little glimpse of his hometown. Axel let go of her hand, '' I am sorry! I was just super excited, escaping there. ''
Twinkle was annoyed, '' It was quite sudden that you grab me. ''
Axel said with a smile, '' Cheer up! ''
'' We're finally here. ''
Twinkle spoke in an annoying tone, '' I didn't want to lose my face so I tagged along with your little act back there. ''
Axel said, '' You were doing so good. Stayed quiet the whole time. ''
'' I got us out of trouble. ''
'' We can finally breathe here. ''
'' I mean there aren't any heavy guards inside the city. they patrol the outside gates for keeping intruders from entering. ''
'' You saw? It was heavily guarded. ''
Twinkle said, '' Your plan also worked. ''
Axel said with a giggly face, '' You trusted me after all. ''
'' Now that we are here. What will you like to do first? ''
Twinkle's stomach begin growling for hunger, didn't eat in 4 hours from traveling non-stop, Axel said, '' It's fine, I will go fetch something for us to eat. ''
Twinkle nodded, '' Mhm. ''
Axel said, '' I will be back. Wait here! ''
Axel went to fetch some delicious food for his lady. He saw a shop that was selling the best quality bread and milk for her to try. She is new in town. The city is best known for its 'bread' a little specialty of the city treat for her to try a bite.
He walks into the shop and the owner of the shop sees the young, tall, handsome guy walking in his shop and seems like a celebrity with style but is quite bold like a dashing prince of rare light. The baker saw the young face. he immediately dropped what he was doing and head to the cashier area. The Baker, '' Well, If my eyes are deceiving me. ''
The baker of the shop welcomed him with warm words, '' I never get to see the day, My boy! Axel! showing up, in my shop? ''
Axel said with a smile on his face, '' You are too fluttering. Mr Bakes ''
'' I just got back to the city. ''
The Baker said, '' Must have been a long journey returning back here. ''
'' My god, you have grown so much. ''
'' I was the same height as I came here with my father often. ''
'' Your father hasn't visited my shop till I got word first time you decide to leave the city that incident was sudden but my jolly now you back my good bread will sell well and did the job well for me since you have eaten them. ^^ ''
Axel said, '' Indeed, they still taste really good since your freshly good loaves of bread just taste better when I enter your store. ''
The Baker said, '' Haha- My boy! you should thank your Auntie for making them this good. ''
Axel asks, '' Where is Auntie Eurie? ''
The Baker said, '' She is outside shopping with the kids. ''
Axel said, '' Why so? ''
'' What's the occasion? ''
The Baker said, '' There will be a big event that happens each year, once a month to celebrate. ''
Axel said, '' Oh, I remember all the fuss is about when I return. ''
'' The whole city is talking about. ''
The Baker said, '' Well! ''
'' We got to keep the tradition going. ''
Mr. Baker said, '' Ms. Baker just left me and went out to buy clothes for the children. ''
Axel said, '' Haha, you seemingly have a joyful time in your shop. ''
Mr. Baker said with a smile, '' Making the bread makes the folks here happy. I will be happy as well. ''
Mr. Baker said, '' Oh, I almost forgot. I will be right back and fetch some of the finest bread, I just received them from another city. ''
'' You should try it out. ''
'' I will pack this and one bottle of milk should do the treat! ''
Axel said, '' Make that two bottles of milk. ''
'' Why two?! ''
'' Oh no, You brought a lady along with you! ''
'' What if your father hears about this? ''
Axel said with concern face,'' I will inform him as soon I get the time. ''
The Baker asks, '' Who is she? ''
'' Is she pretty or maybe beautiful? she got good skin. ''
Axel answered, '' Shush. It's best you don't speak so loud about it. ''
'' She isn't from any city. ''
'' She has come from a faraway place. ''
The Baker asks, '' She has never been out before. ''
Axel answered, '' Sorta, seems like it. ''
'' She probably not frown of this place. ''
The Baker said, '' Oh. my laddy ''
'' You best to run along, out of here. ''
'' You can never make a lady wait for so long. ''
'' You have to make her stand for too long. ''
The Baker said, '' I will show her my bread collection next time she visits here. ''
Axel said with a cute laugh, '' Maybe, another time, Uncle. ''
'' I will take the bread and milk. ''
Axel paid the baker with the amount of money, '' Thanks for it. ''
The Baker answered, '' Good to see you, My boy! ''
Axel had taken his time in the shop, buying the bread. Twinkle was busy on her own sitting put and looking out to the surrounding in front of her.
Twinkle looks at the festival decoration and all the doll folks coming together and helping one another, for constructing the festival. Most are building knits for the parade and some are preparing the dishes to be eaten tonight. A huge stage is being built as well for the ceremony dance to be held.
Doll kids would roam around playing a game of tag, chasing other children around, and having fun. Twinkle couldn't remember the last time she had fun like that as a child.
Nobody wanted to play with her.
She was born different than the other kids, not to express how she feels about joining the fun but she had plans of her own, by seeing the locals doing the work. She wanted to tag along. it all look so colorful and magical that she had to join but she couldn't. She was in disguise and the locals cant knows about her. She is an outsider. Axel can't make her seen in the public eyes.
Twinkle aura spreads in the air as she looks at all the dolls in the city.
She is daydreaming, seemingly admitting that everyone is treating everyone equally.
Axel leaves the store and walks to Twinkle. Twinkle returns back to reality.
Axel sneaked at her, '' I am back. ''
Twinkle answered with fright, '' Oh, you are back. ''
Axel asks, '' Did you miss me? ''
Twinkle answered, '' Who would miss you? ''
Axel said, '' Ah-hah, you cracked my joke. ''
Twinkle asks, ' You were gone for a long time. ''
Twinkle answered, '' Did you like to bring the whole shop? ''
Axel answered, '' No, I had small matters to attend to in that shop, a certain person was waiting for me. ''
'' But, the shop owner was sweet enough to give us plenty of bread to eat. ''
'' On the side, I got a glass of milk for you, if you are thirsty. ''
Twinkle answered, '' Thanks, I will eat these once we head back to your home. ''
Axel remembered, '' Oh right! ''
'' We should go now. ''
Twinkle said, '' Lead the way. ''
'' Let's go! ''
Axel asks, as they walk on the roadway to his house, '' Did you see anything in the city that fascinates your mind? ''
Twinkle answered, '' Why you ask? ''
Axel said, '' I don't know as I saw your face. your mood was quite bright than usual. ''
Twinkle answered, '' Yeah! about that, I saw the birds and the whole festival was on about? I heard the folks talking about it. ''
Axel was surprised, another interest of hers, '' Oh, I didn't know you had an interest in the festival. ''
Axel said, '' I was just asking. ''
'' Well.. did you know about the story of how a dragon falls in love with a tree? ''
She answered, '' Yeah! ''
He said, '' The tales been becoming quite formal here. a lot of children's found it interesting to find love in the same way that now parents are lecturing their own children by reading the tale in their bedtime stories here. ''
'' I grow up seeing these festivals with my mother and happen to have seen them quite often than me. ''
'' I always liked to join in but I couldn't. ''
'' My father wouldn't allow me. ''
She asks, '' Why? ''
'' That's so not fun. ''
Axel explains his side of the story,'' When the festival happened each year! My father would send me to another city for work to take care of. ''
'' I would miss the big fireworks and the big theme show of great story passed down for several generations. ''
Twinkle said, '' Sounds like a heck of fun. Even the good food too. ''
He said, '' Yes, good food is all you can eat. ''
'' Now I think about it. I will take part in it. If I am lucky for sure. ''
He asks her, '' You should definitely go for it. ''
She said, '' I am not sure if I can't come to the festival. ''
'' I'm an outsider. ''
He said, '' You really think my father will let me take part in the festival this time? ''
She said, '' Yes, he will! ''
He said, '' I probably know. I see an opportunity to ask him. ''
'' I will go see my father after I drop you off at my house. ''
She said, '' Alright! ''
'' Where is it, exactly this house of yours? ''
He said, '' Just a few blocks away, reach it in one hour. If we keep walking straight. ''
'' We might reach in a few minutes. ''
They walked up for an hour and they reached the main entrance gate of Axel's house.
Both of them stood by the gate and Axel took out the keys from his pocket, let me open the gate for you. he puts the key in, turns the doorknob, and opens up. he lets go of the keys and opens the gate for her to enter.
Axel speaks, '' Come along, we must hurry in, go in before the locals come and find me. ''
She said, '' Why are we running in a hurry inside? ''
He said, '' If they found out. ''
'' I have returned home. ''
'' My father will come and fetch me. ''
'' Run along inside first. ''
They both got inside the house at the same time. He said, while locking the door, '' Make yourself at home. ''
Axel took his coat off and turn on the lights of the house. It was all off at the time. He left for his journey and wipe off the dust from the tables and furniture nearby Twinkle took her hood off and breathe the fresh air finally. '' It is quite gloomy in here. ''
He said, '' It's quite dusty as I left it before. ''
'' I am sure you ain't allergic to dust right? ''
She said, '' I am not allergic. I will clean it later! ''
She saw old photos frame on the wall, '' Why are there tons of pictures of you on the wall and only one photo of your parents? ''
He said, '' If I remember my mother kept them there. ''
'' She was always happy to see me grow up into an adult! ''
'' She kept them on the walls. ''
She asks, '' Why is there only one picture of your Father and Mother? ''
He answered, '' I don't know why. ''
'' My father few times comes by the house to see that only a photo is visioned in his mind. ''
'' It really important to him. ''
'' Anyway, it's a long story to tell if I spoke a lot, it might take me the whole night to complete. ''
He changes the topic, '' Since, you are here! ''
He said, '' You don't need to worry. nobody isn't going to come and interrupt here but my maid who comes over to clean the house. In the morning will assist you. ''
'' It's fully guarded. ''
'' You have nothing to worry about. ''
'' Best to keep the doors and window locked and sealed in the case. ''
She said, '' You are leaving now? ''
He said, '' Yes! I'm heading out. ''
He said, '' I will take you to your room for you to sleep. You must be exhausted from walking and running a lot with me. ''
She said, '' Could you escort me to my room then? ''
He said while showing her way up the stairs, '' I will certainly. ''
'' Right this way! ''
Axel paid the way for her to go up the stairs where all the rooms are available. Twinkle looked around and noticed the whole house is so big in size. The interior of the home is so old victorian.
She will be sleeping in his room for the time being she is here. Axel will sleep in his father's room. His mother's room was locked and an off vibe was coming through that room. nobody but he can enter only. axel walked in front and Twinkle followed him, tagging along his side behind.
They came to the first room that Twinkle stopped by and Axel welcomed her in, as he unlocked the door and open the door for Twinkle to step foot first. He asks, '' Should this room be good enough for you to sleep? '' *(Twinkle took the first look at it and turn to Axel. )
She said, '' This room is so huge. ''
He said, '' I used to think the same before too. ''
'' When I slept and spend my whole life in this room. ''
'' I guess it's yours now for the time being. ''
'' but nothing to worry about me sleeping here. ''
She said, '' Oh great! ''
He said with a relaxed face, I will be sleeping in my father's room. ''
He tells her, '' If you ever need anything? ''
'' Just knock on my door. ''
She answered, '' I will. ''
He said, '' I have accomplished my job of escorting you to your room. ''
She said, '' Thank you! ''
He said, '' My father will be worried. he wasn't informed that I have returned back. ''
'' I will be back soon. ''
'' You can go ahead and sleep first before me. ''
'' Also, make yourself comfortable. ''
She said, waiting for him to leave. '' Okay! I will. ''
She said, '' You can go now.'' *shuts the door on his face.
He said, '' Did she just shut my own door at my pretty face? "
'' She got a lot of nerve to do that to me. ''
'' Should I be offended? ''
'' Never mind. ''
He goes downstairs and takes his black, long ragged coat, locks the gate of his house for no interference, and enters to disturb Twinkle's privacy. '' They better not peek in my bedroom. They will have to deal with me. '' Axel runs off on a stroll in the kingdom to visit his father. His father will be expecting his son's arrival.
Axel runs off to the big palace, trying many times to climb the wall's gate. It was no use now since he was a kid at the time. His father didn't work at the time. As his father got the job from his Majesty. He would seem to not worry since he is on good terms with the King and Queen. The three warriors of the King's Men came before to stop him. '' Stop! Speak your name. ''
Axel speaks to the (recruited royal guard), he didn't know, '' I have come to see my father! ''
The new guard, '' Full name. ''
He said, '' Huh? ''
New guard, '' Your name? ''
He said, '' Axel. ''
'' You guys know me well who I'm. '' *he forgot that he hiding his face with a hood.
The new guard, '' Doesn't ring a bell. ''
'' Your father's name? ''
He said, '' Edith Woodhith ''
The new guard laughed when he heard the name. '' Sorry, this person isn't here.''
'' You can go back where you came from. ''
He said with a calm face, '' I just traveled far and just want to see my father. ''
Takes his hood off, '' Look! ''
The new guard still refuses, '' Can't allow you to go in. ''
Axel said, '' Now, lead me to my father. ''
The new guard, '' There are meetings being held with the King! I can't allow you in here. ''
He whispered, '' It's not important for me to see him. ''
'' I am his son. ''
He breaks his character, '' Speak with my father. ''
The new guard, '' Can't do that! ''
He said, '' Why not? ''
The new guard, '' I can't allow you in, Sir. If the King obeys. ''
He said, '' Since, when was I before questioned to go in without a permit? ''
Axel was furious but couldn't yell at them because he would have done that then they wouldn't allow him either way. The situation was intense. A maiden as flourished and gentle as the wind breeze cross the palace gates and saw the young man's face. Axel didn't see the maiden passing by. He was too angry with the guards. a been given a warning by them. the maiden squished in silence and walked by the gate herself to check the fuss is going on, '' I didn't know, we had visitors at this time. ''
The maiden wasn't any ordinary one. she was one of a kind, a princess of the Kings who was strolling to catch her breath. '' I am coming through? ''
Axel saw the young princess, he was quite shocked. He and the princess also have a history of growing up. when the princess was 5 and the boy was 10. They would roam around in the palace and have tea parties and kids' games at that age the princess didn't have anyone to play with since her parents were busy with their duties, in the palace except for him, they two got along and he was willing to play with her. The princess knew his face well because they grow up and didn't play for long since he was set off to perform his duties and come back. They would have talks of his journeys in her room that fascinated the princess's mind.
She was never allowed out of her bedroom and looked out her window hoping to roam free by herself without no prince charming for her to come and marry her. she didn't speak much during the time they shared as they grow up and let her speak to them.
Her Highness said, '' It's in the middle of the night. ''
'' Guards, explain the situation here. ''
'' This young man here wants to speak with Mr. Edith. ''
The new guard said, '' We don't know if he is not the son of his. ''
'' We are being precautioned of your safety. ''
'' He could be an imposter, trying to get into the palace. ''
'' We are waiting for your command. ''
Her Highness said, '' I have decided to allow him in. ''
'' He is of no harm. ''
Guard 1 said, '' But your highness. ''
She spoke on his behalf, '' No words shall be spoken back at me. Perform your duties. I will go in now. let this young man in. I will be responsible for him. if he dares to run freely, and disturb the people in the palace. ''
Guard 2 said, '' Yes! Your Highness? ''
Guard 1 said, '' Your commands. ''
Guards let him in, '' You are allowed in, follow her highness's orders. ''
Guard 2 said, '' No seeking around for longer. ''
Axel said with a smile, '' I will be on best behavior. ''
Her Highness commanded, '' Come! Axel. ''
Axel enters the palace by Highness's commands and follows her, making it in peace or he would be in trouble if his father didn't see him.
Her Highness, '' You should be thanking me. ''
Axel said, '' For what? ''
Her Highness said, '' This wasn't for me. ''
She said with anger, '' This is the 20th time, I have helped you through this. ''
Axel said, '' I knew you would have my back. ''
She said, '' You should be lucky they didn't use violence on you. ''
He said, '' That part I was quite thankful. ''
'' I will promise to be careful. ''
Walks to the big, palace hallway,'' let's go in the hallway. ''
She points him to the throne chamber room, '' Your father is in the throne room, waiting for you. ''
She said, '' He was waiting for you. ''
'' I sneak out of my room myself to greet you. ''
He asks, '' What about your parents? ''
She answered, '' They are sleeping. ''
She said, '' We all have a big day ahead of us, of the festival. They have been busy the whole day working on preparations. ''
He said, '' It is so like your parents. ''
She said with a catch of breath, '' Yeah! ''
She was glad, '' I am glad, you are back. ''
He said, '' I was gone for long. ''
She said, '' I missed you. ''
He said, '' I did too. ''
She said, '' We are at the door. ''
She said, '' I guess I am going back to my room and sleeping. ''
He said, '' Won't you come in with me? ''
She said, '' I think your father would be happy to see you only. ''
She said with a smile, '' I will come by your home tomorrow. ''
'' You better make the tea and I will bring the biscuits. ''
Axel smiled, '' Sure! ''
Axel thanked her, '' Thanks again. ''
She said, '' What childhood friends for, I am off. '' *gives a wave to say goodbye.
Axel takes a deep breath and opens the door. His eyes caught the first is his father, standing in the throne room, reading important paperwork. His father turns to the door and saw his son, he couldn't believe his eyes, and teared up, '' My boy is back! ''
Axel ran across the room and give a big hug to his father, '' I am so glad to see you, my son! ''
Axel saw his father after a long journey back, '' It's good to see you too. father! ''
'' You haven't aged. ''
His father, '' haha, my boy is back. ''
'' I didn't know you had returned back? ''
His father said, '' I could have arranged a feast for your safely home back. ''
Axel said, '' It's fine, father! ''
'' I came to see you myself because I was missing home. ''
His father said, '' I am glad you are back. ''
His father asks, '' Was it a safe journey from here? ''
Axel said, '' Sorta. I accept the most. ''
His father asked, '' Where is she? ''
Axel's dumb face, '' Who? ''
'' The Princess you ask for? ''
His father said, '' Are the rumors true? ''
Axel said, '' What rumors? ''
His father said, '' I heard you brought home, A 'wife' for yourself. ''
Axel heard it wrong, '' Father! ''
Axel said, '' You must be joking. ''
His father said, '' Are you saying, You're lying to me? ''
Axel said, '' No! I'm not. ''
His father said, '' Shhh, everyone is sleeping. ''
Axel apologizes, '' Apologize, my tone. ''
His father said, '' I have seen you meet with the princess. ''
Axel said, '' We met just now. she is gone now. ''
Axel got to the topic, '' She is not my wife. ''
His father was curious, '' Who is this mystery woman, you brought home? ''
Axel asks, '' Who told you about her? ''
His father said with a clever face, '' I think my home is safest I know. I heard from your old friend that is why I brought up about your lady friend. ''
Axel explained, '' She was in danger on my way back. I picked her up from the woods and brought her here. ''
His father said, '' My big hero boy. ''
'' All shy and gust over your face. ''
'' I am surprised you brought a woman over to your mother's home. ''
'' I have an idea. ''
'' Why don't I go with you and give her a warm welcome myself! ''
Axel refuses to bring her, '' Bad idea, It can wait. ''
His father asks, '' Why not? ''
'' She is at your mom's home, right? ''
Axel answered, '' No! I mean, I mean Yes. She is not welcoming guests now yet. ''
'' She is seemingly busy. ''
His father said, '' Well, tell her to make time for me. ''
'' I want to have a talk. ''
Axel said, '' She is quite shy around new strangers. ''
His father said, '' Oh! ''
'' Why didn't you say so? ''
His father said, '' I will come to see her, this afternoon. ''
'' You better inform the lady of my arrival. ''
Axel had to accept that his father wanted to look forward to meeting her, '' I will. ''
'' I shouldn't have brought up about her! '' he whispered.
His father said, '' I like to hear what this all the fuss about her running around in the kingdom. I am only last person to know. ''
'' You will surely meet her. ''
'' I will inform her! ''
'' When I get back. ''
Axel changes the subject, '' Anyway, how's the condition of King? ''
His father said, '' He is good for now. ''
'' The days of your absence. He was in curical condiiton. ''
'' With a good herb medicine. the doctor prescribed. he was cured in a few days. ''
Axel said, '' I am so glad. ''
His father talked about bringing up the festival, '' This festival that is going on. ''
'' You might know this festival will be a big one this year. All the big nations come to join hands with us to celebrate. ''
'' The stories go on, until many generations. ''
'' You're my son will take part in this glorious, worth-taking event. ''
'' I would want you to bring that lady friend of yours to attend too. ''
Axel said, '' Why is that? ''
'' She will be happy to come to the festival. ''
'' She is no threat or stranger to us. ''
Axel said, '' Mhm. ''
'' I hear all women love to attend festivals and dress up for such occasions. ''
His father said, '' You have happened to open up a lot. ''
Axel said, '' I have? ''
His father said, '' Remind me of the day, how I proposed to your mother on this day. ''
'' The Moon-bloom festival was your and mom's thing? ''
Axel said, '' Here we go again with this! ''
His father kept going, '' Indeed, it was. ''
'' We were so young. ''
His father turns to his son, '' When I look into your eyes. You remind me of her. ''
'' She loved violet flowers. ''
His father said, '' I do miss her a lot. ''
Axel said, '' I miss her more too, ''
A moment of silence was seen and the scenario changed to lonely music and good old memories begin to fold back.
His father said, '' I am sure, she will be proud of you. ''
'' Now, run along. ''
Axel said, '' I will come to help the folks in the city tomorrow. ''
His father said, '' We have a big day ahead of us. ''
'' We shall unite once again, As a family together, on this glorious day. ''
'' Now go! '' * his father replied.
Axel asks, '' Won't you come home to rest now? ''
His father looked away, '' I'm on night duty, ordered by the King's demand. ''
Axel said, '' I understand, I will take my leave. ''
Axel leaves by the door, '' See you. ''
His father watches as he leaves, '' Farewell. my son. ''
'' Wait my son! good to have you back. ''
Axel hearing the words of his father made him feel warmer inside and fuzzy, comfort talk of his father made his heart out at ease. He could see in his father's eyes .he did miss him the most. Axel left the palace and went back home. He came inside the house and noticed if Twinkle was still awake.
Axel said, '' The lights were still on in the home. ''
'' What will I tell her? ''
'' I haven't decided to tell her. I mean who knows? ''
'' I really want to tell her. ''
'' What if she doesn't like to be seen in public? ''
'' There will be tons of people. ''
'' She has fallen asleep. ''
'' I should talk about father's word to her. ''
'' No! It's rude to enter an lady's room. I am forgetting. It's also my room too. ''
'' I can't peek in. ''
'' Unintended! ''
'' I am sure. she is still awake, reading a book. ''
'' No Axel. Keep it together. ''
'' You can tell her the details in the morning. ''
'' But, what if she refuses to come with me? ''
'' Father will be devasted. ''
'' Or worst disappointed. I am not fit to be a real man. ''
'' I am going for it. ''
Axel marches up to his room and doesn't knock and opens the door. he screamed, '' I have returned home. ''
Twinkle was done with her bath as she was about to put on her dress half away, only zipping was the issue to fit in, she couldn't reach for the zip, and she stood straight to the huge mirror that was perfect for a human-size to see.
Twinkle forgot to lock the door because she was distracted by the zip. Axel came in and saw her state, '' Oh my god! '' *she screamed in fright.
The twinkle in fright, '' Axel! shut the door. '' *he closes it right away.
Axel turns away and covered his eyes, '' My apologies. ''
Twinkle said, '' Don't you know how to knock? ''
He said, He covers his eyes for this part. '' I am so sorry. ''
'' I didn't see anything. ''
She covered herself, '' It's fine now. ''
'' It was quite sudden you walked in. ''
'' You came here for something to tell? ''
'' Or you normally just barge in a room like. ''
Axel said, '' To be honest, it wasn't my intention to walk in the room seeing you like this. ''
'' I came to talk about something. ''
Twinkle said, '' if it going to be a long talk. ''
'' I can't make you stand there for long. ''
'' Come and zip this gown for me. ''
'' It's so tight. '' *Axel was quite keeping his manly in.
Axel walked to her with a lot of anticipation and got hold of the zip, a gentle touch on the zip and not cut her skin or hurt her.
Axel begins to keep his eyes in the other direction'' I must have scared you when I walked in. '' *all his focus on the zip.
Twinkle asks her, '' You sure that you can zip it up? ''
Axel said, '' I can do this. ''
'' I am professional. ''
Axel said, '' You wouldn't have to worry. You in good care. ''
Twinkle said, '' Go ahead and talk about the matter. ''
'' I want to ask. ''
Twinkle said, '' Yes! ''
He said, '' My father like to see you in the afternoon. ''
She said, '' I see. I would love to meet him and talk. ''
'' I am sure, your father must be weird out about lady rather than your mother in the home. ''
He said, '' That's true. ''
'' He was okay with it. ''
She said, '' It's no problem! ''
He said, '' Well.. he was thrilled to see you. ''
She said, '' I will be formally dressed in the morning when he comes to visit the home for tea. ''
He said, '' Great! ''
She said, '' Anything else? ''
He asks, '' Can you make tea? ''
She said, '' Yeah, I can do that. ''
She asks, '' Where will you be? ''
He answered, '' I will be at on-duty in the city helping the townsfolk prepare for tomorrow's event. ''
She said, '' Oh. ''
He said, '' Also I think you will hear good news tomorrow. ''
She said, '' What's the good news about? ''
'' You will know as you serve the tea for the guests. ''
Axel saw her dress, '' That dress! ''
She look stunned, '' What about it? ''
Axel said, '' This dress was my mother. ''
'' It fits you so well. ''
She said, '' It really is a beautiful dress. ''
He remembers his father's words, '' I hear from my father that violet was her favorite color but she loved white ones too. ''
She said, '' Your mother had a nice choice of wardrobe. ''
'' How come this dress was in your closet? ''
He said, '' Oh. I kept it here so I can remember her. ''
'' I only remember seeing her in this dress very often. ''
'' When I was a child. ''
'' You do look beautiful. ''
She said, '' Really? ''
'' I don't see it. ''
He said, '' You want me to show you? ''
'' Turn around to the mirror. ''
He slowly walks toward her and stood behind her, near the mirror. He gently caresses his hand on one of her shoulders. His hand went down smoothly, slowly down till the woman's fingers. His face was a little close to her face. he could hear her breaths and she could hear his become heavy as the quietness in the room was filling up their body's touch. Their breathing can be heard only in their minds. As they both connect their eyes areon each other. Twinkle and Axel see their eyes intertwine as they look deep into their eyes, their souls can be shown. Axel turns his eyes to the mirror to see her facial reaction. He saw someone else that wasn't the girl, he was standing with. It lit a fright in his eyes. His eyes were playing tricks with him. He turn his face to Twinkle, he could feel her heart beating faster at the maximum level than her normal heart does and twinkle was feeling mutual in the same way. Axel's mind begins to think that he felt a weird feeling more like warm and fuzzy in his heart as he bestows eyes on her's and the state they are in. when he first met her in the forest that feeling was natural but it didn't affect him since they are both alone in the room. They are too close that his heart became reckless as it couldn't stop beating, a new feeling that he couldn't have felt in many years but right now at this moment.
He didn't want to do something to touch or act before, to frighten. Twinkle was afraid to push him away. What he will think of her. he is just someone. who she met in the forest as a 'stranger'.
Axel could notice that his actions made Twinkle's face seem nervous and confused that he was seeking a different reaction from her but not a confused face that made him think. he was not going to make it awkward between them. He respects her as a 'woman'.
A twinkle is a good person. He didn't want to do something that would provoke him to make twinkle think about what he will do and won't like it. she will run away. Axel thought for a moment. Now to let go of his feelings to go further. To create a scene. He stepped away from her, from that danger zone, and kept a few inches away from her as a real man should do and he turned his eyes elsewhere and said, '' Um! ''
They both were silent and Twinkle's mind got relaxed and the heartbeat became normal. Axel and Twinkle didn't speak and kept silent. Axel said to not make it awkward. Axel said, '' It's late. you should get some rest. ''
Axel said, '' If you need me. I'm in my father's room. '' *he didn't even look at her and turned around and ran out of the room.
Twinkle said, '' Wait, Axel. don't leave yet! '' *he left immediately away from the room.
Twinkle ran to the door and locked the door. She begins crying tears, bursts from her eyes, and lay down near the door.
Twinkle said with tears, '' I don't know. What made you run out of the room? ''
'' I can't love you, Axel. ''
'' You are such a sweet guy! ''
'' I develop feelings for you! ''
'' You will find out the truth about me, I'm not real. ''
'' I am not from your world. '' *In tears.
'' This isn't my home. ''
'' I wanted to tell you right away to hold when I saw you put your arms around me so warmly. ''
Axel ran to his room and lock the door and sat on his bed. He cried out saying, I am so sorry Mother! ''
Axel in tears, '' You knew along Mother! ''
'' This would happen. ''
'' I am too scared to face my fear of losing her my own feelings toward her. ''
'' I wish you were here, Mother to tell me what to do. ''
'' I am in love with her, Mother! ''
Axel and Twinkle slept the whole night after their tears dried out and both had a peaceful sleep. Axel woke up pretty early, he was called out to work early. the sun didn't come up yet. He woke up, brush his teeth, got changed, and headed to check on Twinkle.
He was worried.
He saw the door open.
Twinkle was still sleeping in his room. He slowly walk in and saw the beauty was sleeping peacefully in dreamland. He bestows a kiss on one of her cheeks for last night he acted towards her and is still n regret, he will one day open up to her. Twinkle was in deep sleep. She didn't feel the kiss, he sneak away from the room and headed downstairs and ate breakfast, and head out to the city.
Axel was out of the picture. It was Twinkle's turn to wake up in the morning. Twinkle woke up before making breakfast that she was by Axel that his father would come to visit the house. She wanted to look productive and presentable to his dad.
She spends the whole time, in the kitchen.
Twinkle was done setting the plates and teacups and breakfast on the table. Tinkle went upstairs to clean the rooms except for his mother and father's room. She wasn't ordered to enter in without Axel's permission. She didn't want to betray his trust. She kept on cleaning the downstairs and the garden.
Twinkle was done cleaning. she sat by the chair. '' Who knew, it so hard cleaning with a broom? ''
Twinkle said, '' We use mope in my world. ''
'' I just have to wait for the father. ''
Twinkle hears the door of the gates opening up. '' That must have been the bell, It must be his Father! ''
She checks her gown and tidies herself up and checks every dust, every spot in the home and each corner is clean and tidy. Twinkle waits till the man stood by the door of the home. The father rang the doorbell and Twinkle walks to the door and opens the door for the father, Mr.Edith, '' Well, good jollies! ''
Mr.Edith, '' Isn't the young lady herself? ''
'' How kind of you to open up the door for me. ''
Twinkle, '' It's my honor to meet you, Mr? '' *I took good manners trait from my mother.
He said, '' It's Mr.Edith. ''
'' The name. ''
Mr. Edith said, '' You can call me Sir or any you like give me a nickname that works too. ''
'' Haha. ''
'' Well, Mr. Edith. ''
Twinkle welcomes him into the house, '' Please come in. ''
Mr. Edith said, '' I was excepting you. ''
'' You got word from the son that I was coming. ''
Twinkle said, '' Yes, I had talked with Axel about this. ''
'' Please come and have tea with me. ''
He said, '' That's good to hear. ''
He looks around, '' You mind if I look around the house? ''
Twinkle said with a smile, '' It's your home. You must have missed it. ''
He said, '' It's already been 20 years, I finally set forth in my wife's home. ''
She sets the table for him, '' We can have a talk about this over tea? ''
'' If you like to share? ''
He smiled as he saw the table was set, '' I would love that! ''
Mr. Edith looked around the house, each room and kitchen, the garden. he took a look at each one of them and had a memorable memory of his past and how he shared his time with his wife was alive. He was quite speechless about how the room was spotless, Twinkle did a good job, and her cleaning skills did the trick. Mr. Edith saw his belonging were in right place.
Mr.Edith was done with his searching. He sat down at the dinner table with Twinkle. He looked at the table where she made eggs, a plate of 5 bread, a plate of biscuits, and snacks. He took a sip of his tea and told Twinkle, '' Oh my, this is some lovely tea you made here. ''
'' Axel didn't tell me you could make such good tea? ''
'' where did you learn to make it? ''
'' I was self-taught. '' *he clapped for her.
'' Thank you! ''
Mr. Edith and Twinkle had a nice talk about their lives and purposes, goals, and how Mr. Edith was open about his stories with Axel's mother that he shared and his compliment on the food twinkle made for him. It made him really happy. Twinkle didn't share much about her a lot but she kept a low profile so that Mr.Edith doesn't recognize her true identity. She wanted to give in the end a good impression of her before he leaves. Twinkle and Mr.Edith talked about their own hobbies and how Twinkle was learning a lot from Mr.Edith. He seems quite a smart man. Mr.Edith did talk about his son on how he had to take care of him until he is older enough. Axel had to see what the real world is like instead of staying at home. He was a free man to do whatever he wanted. His father wasn't always there for him and he grow unattached at times. He lost his mother and he didn't want to see his father. His father would be working day and night. Mr.Edith didn't like to touch on the topic of his wife. Twinkle understood that she didn't want to push him on this. Mr. Edith's personality was similar to Axel's. Axel was quite different in his thinking. The father and son are quite intelligent. Mr. Edith's speaking style is quite manly, same goes for Axel too.
Twinkle changed the topic to a happy one. They talked about other than family. Twinkle saw a smile in the father. Both of them talked for 4 hours. Someone knocks on the door.
Twinkle got up and spoke, '' Who could be here at this hour? ''
Mr. Edith said, '' More guests? ''
Twinkle said, '' Not really, Sir! ''
Twinkle said, '' Be careful to open the doors to any stranger. ''
T said, '' We don't usually have guests at this time. ''
T checks, '' Just check to see, who it is. ''
Twinkle step to the door and opened it. A young lady in a royal gown walked inside the house and spoke, '' Oh my, I am quite late. my apologizes. ''
Mr. Edith spots her, '' If it isn't the princess in person. ''
'' Your highness, I was excepting you! ''
Her Highness in person, '' I know. ''
'' I just run a little late because of my father. ''
'' Or else he wouldn't allow me out of my room if I didn't convince him so much. ''
Mr. Edith said, '' You do know the King's condition could get worst if you ask a lot from him. ''
Her Highness said, '' Nonsense, Mr. Edith! You do know. My father has his ego too. ''
'' Also the festival is right around the corner. ''
'' Who wouldn't want to go to the event that was planned by my ancestors centuries ago? ''
Twinkle said, '' Madam! You do know, I am still here. ''
Her Highenss, '' Absurd, I am way younger than you. ''
'' You shall call me, your highness. ''
'' by respect. ''
Twinkle said, '' Go on! ''
'' I am listening. ''
Mr.Edith said, '' Your highness, what brings you to Axel home? ''
'' I was asked to join tea with Mr.Edith by Axel himself. Since that rascal isn't here at the moment. ''
Her Highness was informed last minute, '' He is off duty somewhere. ''
Twinkle asks her, '' Come inside and we can have a talk over at the table with a cup of tea.''
Her Highness comes in, '' I can't refuse a good cup of tea. ''
'' Is she the one Axel said that he brought a lot. ''
Mr. Edith nodded in a polite manner to The Princess.
Her Highness being polite spoken, '' I will come in for the good, delicious cup of tea. ''
'' I have heard about from Axel. ''
She asks twinkle, '' Also your name? ''
Twinkle answered her, '' It's Twinkle. ''
She said, '' Ah unique name indeed. ''
She greets her, '' Pleasure to meet you. Twinkle! ''
Twinkle greets her, '' You too, your highness. ''
The Princess walks inside the home and takes her huge hat off and hands it to Twinkle. Twinkle put the hat away on the handler. The Princess walks to the dining room and Twinkle pulls out the chair for her as she proceeds to sats down gently and gracefully at the dinner table. '' Thank you! ''
Twinkle pulls out a chair for her, '' Please sit beside me. '' *Twinkle sit back in her chair.
Mr. Edith sat down on his chair as well. '' What brings you here? Miss? ''
Her Highness duties, '' I came to check on the house condition and also to greet the young lady that Axel was talking about last night. ''
Mr. Edith said with a happy smile, '' Oh. I understand. ''
'' You like it here at my home. ''
She said, '' It is quite comfortable to your standard. ''
'' It's quite decent from inside as compared to the window of my bedroom, there a huge size difference in house and I love what you done with the place. The smell reminds me of violets! ''
'' Mr.Edith! ''
Mr. Edith said, ' Indeed, my wife loved violet a lot. but, my favorite was the smell of the lion dragon.
Her Highness said, '' Quite impressive smell. ''
'' You care to join our conversation? Miss. Twinkle? ''
Twinkle said, '' Oh no! You guys continue on. ''
'' I don't want to disturb your interesting talk. ''
Her Highness said, '' Nonsense, you can ask us about anything. ''
Mr. Edith explained their friendship, '' Even the princess has taken care of my son for many years. She has been good friends with him. they hold a strong bond. ''
Twinkle asks, '' I am very confused to know who you are. ''
'' Your Highness? ''
Princess said, '' There he goes again with Mr.Edith talking about our friendship again. ''
'' As always. ''
Twinkle knows a few about her. she heard from Axel, '' I have heard many from your great adventure in the castle. ''
The Princess said, '' We were just kids a few years ago. ''
'' Oh alright, you asked who I am? what connection I have with Axel. ''
'' I can tell you this. My Father is The King of this city and My Mother is Queen. ''
'' I'm daughter, The heir to the throne after them. Everyone calls me, princess. ''
'' I am locked in my bedroom since I am not allowed to go anywhere without my Father's super high-class system. ''
'' I do love to enjoy reading books and exploring the outside world. ''
'' As for me and Axel. ''
'' We are childhood buddies. ''
'' We were just playing buddies back then and nobody was there to play with me in the palace. Until, I met Axel! we got really close and as we grew. He had lots of responsibility and I had to run the kingdom with my father. Mother trained me to become a princess. I succeeded. I wasn't allowed to go outside to meet the people of my city.
My father was aware of I might get kidnapped or run away. I could end up in danger or hurt. I spend the rest of the years of my time in my room with only my maids to entertain me. I got older. Axel would return back. He would share all his experiences with me. I'm glad I got a good friend. ''
'' Our friendship kept going until Axel begin having more duties to leave the country to travel. He would come after weeks and months. Maybe a year. I didn't notice the time, while growing up as an adult. ''
'' Once I heard about his arrival back. I was quite happy to see him. ''
'' I heard the news as I went for a walk outside the palace that he brought a strange woman. ''
'' I thought about meeting this young lady. I didn't begin to think that he would bring you here. ''
Twinkle explains her story, '' I didn't have anywhere else to go. ''
'' He brought me here. ''
She asks Twinkle, '' Where is your home? ''
Twinkle said, '' I don't have one, anymore. '' *stares at her empty teacup.
The Princess with a sad face, '' Oh. that sounds awful. ''
Twinkle said, '' He is my savior, I told him I will stay for a few days and leave once I found a new home. ''
'' He said when I do feel like leaving. I will inform him right away! ''
Mr. Edith said, '' You are always welcome at my wife's home. ''
Twinkle said, '' I know! ''
Mr. Edith said, '' She would be happy to meet you very much. If she was here. ''
Twinkle put on a smile, '' That's really thoughtful of you to say. ''
'' I am really grateful to be here. ''
Mr. Edith said, '' We are grateful too. ''
'' Right, Princess? ''
The Princess put her tea down, '' Very! ''
Twinkle said, '' I am happy to meet the princess in person. ''
'' It's a lovely friendship story you both have. ''
'' I am honored to meet such a good friend of his. ''
The Princess said, '' I am quite fluttered. ''
'' Did he talk about me to you? ''
Twinkle said, '' Well, I heard a few stories when you guys were children stories. ''
The Princess said, '' I am murder that rascal when he sees me. ''
Twinkle said, '' Haha! ''
The Princess said, '' How rude of him. I will give him a beating next time, I see him. ''
Twinkle said in a secretive tone, '' He told me not to tell you this. If I ever come across you. ''
The Princess said, '' Let's leave that for now and discuss the matters at hand. ''
'' Mr. Edith! ''
Mr. Edith siping, enjoying the good tea, '' Oh right! The time is right at hand. ''
'' I invite you to the festival that will be held tonight! ''
'' You must have been aware of preparation around the city? ''
Twinkle answered, '' I have been! ''
Mr. Edith said, '' You should come and I hope girls like you will enjoy it quite like a festival. We are holding this year. ''
Twinkle said in a sad tone, '' Is there a problem? ''
'' To be honest. ''
'' I am an outsider. ''
Mr. Edith said, '' Nobody will think you are an outsider. This festival is for all people from the other lands, who will be coming to see us. ''
'' You don't have to feel alone. ''
'' You got Axel and Princess that will be company with you. ''
Twinkle said, '' I don't think it's a good idea If I leave too. Mr.Edith! ''
'' I am supposed to stay here and take care of the home. ''
Mr. Edith said, '' Nonsense! I have guards who will take care of it. ''
'' You must enjoy it to the fullest. ''
'' It's a glorious holiday. ''
'' No worries. I understand better than this. ''
'' It's a tough choice for you to make. ''
'' I am telling you that my offer is still valid. ''
'' Thank you for the invitation but 'No' from me. ''
The Princess will company her, '' Twinkle! I will be there to company you. ''
Mr. Edith said, '' Even the princess agrees too. ''
'' See? You have nothing to worry about. ''
'' A festival is for all to celebrate. ''
The Princess said, '' It will sadden, Axel! if you didn't come. '' *Princess gives a signal to (Mr. Edith) to convince her by saying this.
'' He would be so 'hurt' If you didn't come. '' *sips on tea.
Twinkle said, '' If my mind is clear. I will come! ''
Mr. Edith said, '' Great! your arrival will be arranged, once you come to the palace. ''
'' I shall put your name on the guest list. ''
'' When you arrive! ''
Twinkle asks, '' I don't have anything to wear to the festival. ''
Mr. Edith, '' that could be a problem. ''
The Princess spoke, '' I can arrange that! ''
'' I have a dress that will fit your size. ''
'' Leave it to me. ''
'' On second thought, I have brought it along with me. ''
'' For emergency purposes. ''
'' You can have it. ''
'' I will gift it to you. ''
Twinkle happily accepts it, '' You too kind! ''
Mr. Edith saw the time on his watch, '' Oh, what you look at the time? ''
'' Is getting late now. ''
Mr. Edith saw the windows getting dim, '' The sun is setting down upon us. ''
Her Highness said, '' It's best that we be on our way. ''
Mr. Edith spoke on her behalf, '' Princess! I will drop you off. ''
'' My carriage is outside waiting for me. ''
'' Very well. ''
Mr. Edith said, '' It was nice tea and a nice chat with you. Miss! ''
Twinkle said with a polite tone, '' You too, Sir. ''
Mr. Edith said, '' Also, Axel might come for short time to see you. ''
Mr. Edith said, '' Give my regards to him. ''
Mr. Edith said, '' His outfit for tonight is in my room. ''
Mr. Edith said, '' Do tell him know! ''
Twinkle said, '' I will let him know. Mr. Edith. ''
Mr. Edith said, '' That's more like it. ''
Her Highness said, ' We get going, see ya tonight. Twinkle! ''
She was behind, '' Come on, Princess. ''
Mr. Edith was leaving, '' You too! ''
Twinkle holds the door for him to leave, '' Bye, Mr. Edith. ''
Edith and Princess left the house. Twinkle had the house to herself. '' I am so glad they left. ''
Twinkle said, '' It was so much pressure to convey talking for too long with both of them. ''
'' I am glad his father wasn't so rude. ''
'' He seems like a caring father. Princess is an interesting girl from the royal family. She must be lucky. I wonder if because last night, Axel left the room because I should not jump to a conclusion with my thinking about that and rest till Axel gets back. ''
The Next Chapter!
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