She nodded with a shy smile before they sat down. The dinner went well, we all talked about our adventures. Queen Taraji is very wise and beautiful.... she made me almost forget what i need to do here... I excused myself from the table and went out of the room. I started to snoop around trying to find some office. I couldn't go far because the guards were watching my every move. 'I have to win them over, no matter the price.' I thought. I went back to the rooms and I went into Queens Taraji room. I looked around and i have to admit....she has a great taste of interior design. I put some gloves on and looked around. I don't know how long time has passed but i heard someone walking towards this room. 'Shit. What now?' I thought. I went fast but quietly under the bed and waited. The door opened and someone walked in. I looked at the shoes and i saw that it was a guard. Maybe they heard me in here?? The guard looked around before walking away. I waited hidden under the bed for some time before i got out and walked out of the room. 'That was a very close call. I have to be more careful.' I thought to myself while walking to my room.
Taraji POV
I'm happy for Arthur that he found love. I hope that Espen will find someone too. I don't know what to think about Marcel. He looks good but something about him makes me uneasy. I can't pinpoint what it is but there is something. After the dinner, Celestia and Arthur went to his room i assume. Espen and i went to the garden and sat down on the picnic table. 'I'm glad that you are awake and okay Taraji.' He said while pulling me into a hug. I smiled and closed my eyes before leaning into the hug. I see Espen and Arthur as two brothers. I looked up at him and he smiled at me. I chuckled shaking my head with a smile. We pulled away and looked up at the sky. It was a beautiful night. 'So. Did you find someone special while i was sleeping?' I asked him. 'No, no i did not.' He replied. 'Why not? You look handsome.' I said with a small chuckle. He laughed at my reply. 'You are so sweet.' I rolled my eyes at him. 'Don't flatter yourself.' I said to him. He just laughed again. We stayed silent for a bit till I broke it. 'I've missed you.' I said quietly. He looked at me surprised. 'Really?' He asked me looking a little shocked. 'Yeah.' I answered him. He rolled his eyes and smirked at me. 'aaaaaaa shit.' I said and ran off. I heard him laugh as a maniac while running behind me. I laughed together with him while running. After some time we got tired and sat down on the ground catching our breaths. We looked at each other before bursting out in laughter. It started to rain so we ran inside the castle. Once we reached the main part of the castle I ran to my room and locked the door. I leaned on the door breathing heavily. I took my shoes off and changed my clothes for something comfortable. I decided on black sweatpants and a light blue long-sleeve shirt. I brushed my hair out and left it down. I got to sleep in a short time because of the exhaustion I had and was now tired. I lay down on my bed and fell asleep quickly. I woke up sometime later. I looked around and saw that it was morning. I changed into formal clothes and went out of my bedroom to the dining room. I saw Arthur carrying Celestia in his arms, I chuckled and opened the door. When i opened the door i saw Espen and HIS guard were MAKING OUT on the table! I jaw dropped and i stood there stunned. 'And you said that you didn't find anyone!' I screamed half laughing. They pulled fast away both blushing as hell. They looked away from me because they were so embarrassed that they got caught. I sat on my chair still laughing.