She asked eagerly. As she hoped within herself he had an accident on the way. She was well aware that she wasn't supposed to have such thought for her husband but there was no need to lie to herself, he was not her beloved, she hated him to the core. For her freedom, she would hope for almost anything that could serve as a threat to his life. Her freedom was what mattered right now.
"Two days, my lady," Luciana replied. She probably thought that the lady cared about the lord so much. She had no idea that Lady Ariel was busy plotting and thinking negatively for her husband. For him to encounter some kind of accident on his way and for him to die so that she would not have ne need to hurt him by her on hands, so that she could move around freely.
Ariel nods her head in reply, as she understood Luciana.
"Can you please take me around the palace. I want to know everywhere, please," she said to Luciana softly.
"Yes, my Lady." Luciana replied.
Ariel stood up still feeling little inconvenient down there.
"My Lady, are you okay?" Luciana asked worriedly.
"Yes I am okay. Please lead the way," she nods her head, in reply.
Luciana led Ariel around the palace. While Ariel pondered of how she would escape from here and elope with Lord Edward. She never has the interest of knowing anywhere around here as she sees this place as prison. A dungeon. Where she is held captive and nothing else. She wants to flee and go far away from here without anyone seeing her leaving. Especially away from that husband of hers.
Luciana points to the most important place around. As Ariel smiled at her in response.
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*The brothel*
A young man was found seating in between bunch of women. He had a handsome glare and a pleasing stare that made everyone bow before his feet with just a glance at him. He is the Lord Skylar, Derek brother. The man all girls gather around and they were at that moment. They all gathered around him, finding pleasure in pleasing him.
Some poured him wine, while some clung to him, like he was going to fly away or perhaps leave them. He was busy enjoying the women company that he thinks life was all about women, money, sex and nothing more.
"My Lord, here."
One of the women surrounding him filled wine in his cup, as he drinks to his satisfaction.
"You all should make Merry. Everything belongs to me and I can squander it all as I want." He said happily and immediately, the women laughed and rejoiced happily with him. Like he was some virus that affects everyone with just anything he does.
"My brother is so ugly that he hates the taste of women with the fear of them pushing him away and calling him names. Now let me tell you all. Behind his mask is a monster and beside him is a handsome king gracious and the name of the handsome man is Lord Skyler, very soon to be the king of snow hill." He said and they all rejoiced happily. They all poured him a drink and make Merry with him.
"Make Merry, make Merry," he said to them all, and they were all drinking and cheering.
One of his servants went to him, whispered something into his ear and immediately his mouth carved a plotting and happy smirk.
And suddenly he laughed, followed by the girls around him. They were confused at his sudden outburst but they didn't want to anger him as they laughed with him too.
He grabbed one of this girls' face and kissed her lips roughly and suddenly left her , laughing again. He was like a weird man at that time. A weird insane man who loves women, and nothing else.
"So my brother is married, without telling me or informing me. How stupid is he? (Laughs) isn't he stupid?" He asked the girls ad they also laughed with him.
"Oh wow. I can't wait to get in bed with her and taste her...um....I bet she must be sweet," he said licking his lips seductively.
He widened his arms and immediately, one if his guards picked up his cloak and wore it on him.
"It's time to visit my sister in law," he said,
"Awnn, Lord Skylar, are you just leaving us alone like that?" One of the women said, pouting her lips cutely at him.
"Don't worry beauty. I will be back to please you first, damsel," he said to her and the girl smiled at him.
He turned around, then walked out of the brothel with his servants and guards. He then hopped into the carriage.
"Oh brother. I will take possession of all of your asset, steal your woman and get her on my bed. She would have an heir for me instead. And for you, you will rot in hell," he said smirking evilly at himself and his brilliant plan to eliminate his brother.
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Ariel was outside on the field busy taking lessons from her personal maid, Luciana. He felt bored for a little while that she asked her to be taught anything for the main time, and at that time, she took interest in painting. At least she won't be bored for the while.
She never knew who had arrived at that time, staring at her and smirking widely to himself.
"Oh, darling," he muttered to himself, licking his lips disgustingly. "Beautiful pheasant,"
He could admire her beauty from far that he got extremely jealous of his brother. How can his brother be this lucky to get a girl this beautiful. She is so beautiful even staring at her from this longer view. And he wants her badly, like so badly that he could scream out.
"I want her on my bed and I will get her," he muttered to himself, while smirking widely.
"Come, let's leave," he said to his servant, as he turned around to leave with him.
They both walked away into the castle.
"Umm... Luciana?"
"Yes my Lady,"
"I think this is okay for the day," he said and Luciana bowed in respect.
"Yes my Lady," she replied, keeping the paint, brushes and board away.
"I will be off first,"
"Sure my lady," she replied as she turned around to leave.
She walked into the castle, walking straight to her quarters.
She saw a familiar figure walking down the quarter that she furrowed her brows and frowned. Didn't Luciana said he be gone for two days. And why is he here today? Oh God! Why is he here now?
She quickly ran to the quarter, in an attempt to avoid him. She quickly walked into the room and locked herself in it
"How come he is such a monster. I thought he is really gone and I will be free for two days. How come I am so wrong?" She questioned herself softly, as she sat on the bed sighing softly.
"Knock knock!"
She heard a soft knock from the door as she quickly stood up on her feet.
He is here? Can't he just go away for once and not disturb her? She muttered some prayers to herself, praying for him to leave.
"Knock knock!" The knock came in again and she widened her eyes in shock.
She walked steadily towards the door, as she gulped in nothing.
She opened the door, then closed her eyes anxiously.
"My Lady?" She heard Luciana's voice and immediately, she fling her eyes open.
'oh thank goodness," she made a sigh.
"My lady. What's wrong and why did you lock the door? Is there something wrong?"
"No, nothing is wrong with me," she shook her head.
She can't probably tell her that she was avoiding her husband. That would be weird and probably be an embarrassment.
"Okay, your highness," she nods her head.
"Do you need anything at the moment Luciana?"
"My lady. I am the maid assigned to be at your side at all times. So.."
"No Luciana, you have a life to live and besides I want be alone right now. I am not feeling too good right now,"
"Really my lady. Let me quickly help you get the village doctor. He would help you,"
"No, no! I mean thank you for your concern. I really appreciate it. But I think I will be okay after just a short rest. I think that's what I really need right now. I am sure you can understand me,"
"Oh, okay, my Lady. Then excuse me,"
"Thank you," Ariel nods her head and quick closed the door from behind.
"Oh thank God she is gone," she muttered to herself, making a sigh if relaxation and suddenly someone knocked on the door again.
"Oh common," she rolled her eyes and opened the door immediately.
The view she saw in front of her caused her to almost scream in fright. It is her husband, Derek.
Hie back was facing her, as she couldn't see his front view.
"Lord Derek?" She called.