Theo looked at Francis as he drank deeply from a wine cup, his face filled with pleasure, he looked so pleased with the damn wine, Theo picked up the chest filled with gold and silver, he opened it unimpressed with what he saw, they had gotten better from before, this spoil was not too impressive, and the castle looked so grand, he really thought it was something, he wished he could kill the owner again! and he knew Francis won't let him hear the end of this..
Theo looked at Francis still drinking like a fool, and then he saw someone aiming an arrow at him, and he was unaware totally engrossed in splashing the wine over his body..
"Francis! , theo shouted with a loud and scared voice, throwing a knife at the person, and diving towards Francis when he saw that the arrow was already in motion, pushing him away as the arrow scraped his arm, he gave a yelp of pain as they landed on the floor, Francis pushed away and charged for the man, but he was already dead from Theo's knife, he gave a shout of frustration and went to Theo,
"Are you okay, Francis asked him
"Yeah, thanks for caring so much, Theo said sarcastically
"Come on, I am worried here, he said as they clutched his hands in pain
"You made it obvious, as you ran to check on him immediately I saved you, Theo said
"Come on, you know I wanted to reteach him a lesson for trying to kill me, are your feelings hurt?, Francis said with a smile
"Feelings?, the only thing I feel is the fool for saving you, Theo retorted standing up..
"Okay, I get it, you want a hug don't you, Francis said opening his arms and running after Theo who tried to get away from him...
"Don't you dare, I warn you, Theo said running around holding his shoulder..
"Come on baby, bring it in!, Francis taunted running after him, and
They ran around laughing, as their men stood looking at them, shaking their head, they were so playful with each other one would think they were kind hearted people..
But they were highly feared everywhere because they were so ruthless, none of the men dared to offend them or they would be dead, or flogged like a fool in public...
But to each other they were like lovebirds, if they didn't go around ruining young ladies, one would think they were intimate with each other...
"Your grace!..., some one called out to them, everyone turned to see who it was, including Francis and Theo who stopped running around.., it was the lady of the castle they just plundered, and some ladies with her, she was a welcome sight, but her face was overly painted, her lips was coloured with a deep red, and she looked like the wild type, and was certainly much older than him
"Well, that is I, Francis said with a smile, as she came towards him and hugged him tightly.
"I am so happy you killed that wicked fool, she said batting her lashes at him, and pretending to be close to tears, although she was a bad actor, he was a terrible man to me, she continued..
"It's okay, now you are free, Francis said as she rubbed her breast on his chest, she didn't look like who they maltreated, but he was used to ladies fawning over him, and Theo, and he didn't refuse them as well, so now he was going to have to enjoy what she offered with a grateful heart, he smiled at that..
"My lord, we don't have time for this, Theo said as he ignored the other ladies eyeing him, we have other places to be,
"Come on Theo, we have some time, we can't say no to ladies in distress, and take a look at what you have me for my birthday, it's a little disappointing,, he said as the woman held on to him, pressing her breast to his arm, and Theo shook his head as they walked to one of the empty chambers, the body of her husband still warm on the floor where he was cut down, and she was already on someone else, that was why he would never take a woman serious, ..liar!, his heart told him, it was because if Naya, his beauty, her chaste kiss was more moving than any other one he tasted, she smelled so delicious as well, like the herbs she loved, nay, he wouldn't start dwelling on her, she was gone, she was no more, now he was in the mood for someone, he picked one out of the ladies eyeing him, and headed to a chamber as well...
Mary was smiling, as she was preparing to present her sing to the audience there to see her, the school may not be too ideal for her, but it have her a huge present, her love for piano, she was a natural at it as well, from the first day she touched it, she was drawn to it, it called her, touched her, and she did not stop going back, she played so well, that she was becoming a sensation in the kingdom, well and they did shape her into a lady, she was no more the unruly child who came there first, she didn't throw tantrums anymore, she could walk perfectly now, she could dance without stepping of her parents toes, she ate and spoke like a lady, no more shouting on top of her voice, and she was more comfortable in clothes that matched her class, and most importantly, she combed her hair now, and just like right now, no strand was out of place, she was now a woman, and she knew she should be married now, but she also knew she had not met her husband yet, James asked to marry her, but she knew he was joking, she was not the woman. for him, and he was surely not for her, she now could control her gift, but sometimes they surprised her, they happened so randomly....
The crowd cheered on, and she was drawn to the present, she was so nervous, she breathed out heavily, blowing a breath to steady herself, she was performing green eyed monster, he had plagued her for years, with his golden hair and darkest green eyes she had ever seen, she has never met him, but she dreamt of him everyday, she had composed a song and named it after him, he was going to to give her lots of heartache, he was going to kill her papa, she wasn't close to him anymore like she had been as a child, but she loved him so much, and she tried not to have any friends well except James, she was back at home now, as she had outgrown staying in the school, it was her cue, as she heard her name..
She walked in as they applauded her, and she waved smiling, then she walked to the piano, and sat down, then she played the green eyed monster, the first note carried emotions, and tears slipped from her eyes, it was his story, that was in notes and not words, she couldn't understand him but she did, she had never met him, but she knew he was her destiny, she played it closing her eyes feeling the song, when she played the last note, her heart was heavy, it was close now. she knew she was going to see him soon..
The crowd cheered her on, clapping, most of them crying, she stood up and bowed, smiling as she wiped her tears quickly, then she walked out, she was happy to be able to do that, make people happy,