Its been eleven years after that unfortunate night .though years has passed,the sad memory lingered .
Am back mama! A young lady of twenty one could be seen corring logs of wood,her body drenched by her own sweat.making strands of her vibrant red hair that escaped the bun, stuck to the nape of her hair. Her hazel green eyes glistered like clear crystals under the sun.
I know ! Set the fire, and make the broth.
Yes mother.
After the escape they relocated to the east from the south. Ever since,her mother lost her warmth. No more evey,just maeve, no strocking of her hair.she receives beating if she shows signs of weakness.
Although every time she created something she expected praises from her mother, but never got any.
Am done with the soup mother.
go fetch me water to bath maeve.said her mother without looking at her
But mother!
What did I say about complaining maeve,it makes you weak and vulnerable.snapped her mother
Hurry now
Maeve has been alone all the time with no friends,because of her mother.
Many suitors are seeking her,but sent back by her mother .
She's at a age where young girls are getting married.but because of her mother she is outcastes.
Shit! she coursed when she miss her footing
Never seen a lady cursed liked that before.said a handsome man.
Huh! Maeve was embarrassed,caught uttering something she's not supposed to
By the way am Lancelot.said the daring man bringing forth his hand
Maeve eyed his hand wearily.from his clothing he's obviously not from this village
I won't bite, he said smiling friendly.
Am afraid,I won't be opportuned to chat sir, as am in a hurry she declined his hands politely,leaving it hanging midair.
Oh so sad ! He wined, was looking forward to know you.
Somebody passed stopping their way before talking to Mr Lancelot.
You must be Magmus said lancelot to the young lad.
I am sir. And you must be minister man lancelot.
I am.
Am sent by duke winston to get you as you might be lost.
Oh well lead the way.
Maeve sighed and continued what she was doing.
On the way, lancelot turned to magnus, what do you know about that young lady.
The red haired lady? Asked magus
Yes! The one with green eyes and fiery features said lancelot trying to memorize her face.
Oh thats maeve,leaving with a lunatic for a mother,evey body avoids her.
Oh i see,MAEVE he said testing her name on his tongue. shall we,please lead the way
Meanwhile,maeve was done filling every liter with water. As exhausted as she is, she's not allowed to show weakness before her mother or anybody ,as she has learned how to conceal her emotions.
Go eat maeve,you haven't had anything since morning,said her mother without sparing her a second glance.
When ma eve turned celine eye softened. She know she have been too hard on her,but its for the best.to loop her save,to make her stronger in as much as it breaks her heart.
I'll be going for a drink maeve, don't wait,lock the doors and windows.
But mother why drink again?? Its already late.
You don't question me lady? Said celine angryly. Am your mother and am not to be questioned.
Ahh! Maeve exhailed frustrated she can't help but be worried.