Zion rode his horse so fast till he got the training ground where Cyma was pacing back and forth.
" what's so urgent that you asked me to see you this early?, you even sent your dove Ami " he said getting down from his horse with the dove on his shoulder and the letter in his hand
" Ami' she called and it came to her hand
" you can go back to the palace now" she said and it flew away
" I don't still understand why you prefer a dove to a parrot " he said
' that's not the issue on ground" she said
" how is your arm?" he asked
" it's fine " she said
' then what is the issue?' he asked and she showed him the bracelet
" did you steal it?" he asked and she gave him a stern look
" you might want to research more on it, perhaps that's why you took it" he said
" why will I be so interested in a bracelet" she said
" you were the one wondering why they'll send some many men just for a bracelet" he said
" yeah it's strange, but I didn't steal it" she said
" then how did it get to your hand" he asked
" the old lady must have slipped it in my pocket when I caught her from falling" she said
" then let's return it " he said about to go but she held him back
" I went there this morning, no one was there. They've probably moved" she said
" well, that was your idea. you told them to move " he said
" I didn't tell her to give me the bracelet and move" she said
" true "he said
' I also noticed something strange, she dropped my cloth stained with blood on the floor. like she made it look like I was dead' she said
" no wonder she was saying she hopes you take care of it well " he said
" it's just strange, she said she wouldn't move till the bracelet is in safe hands. then why am I with the bracelet, and why did they move?" she asked and they was some minutes of silence
" here, let me explain to you " he said taking her hand and placing it on his. She stared at him, as he was so gentle with her. she wasn't even listening to what he was saying, she was so focused on him at the moment and he snapped his fingers bringing her back to reality.
" did you understand?" he asked
" yes" she said
" no you don't, you weren't even listening. you were busy day dreaming instead of listening to me' he said and she nodded like a child which made her look cute and he smiled.
" I'll explain again" he said patting her head treating her like a little kitten.
" she knows your hand is very safe, I mean she knows giving you the bracelet means they're in safe hands
she entrusted you with it" he said looking into her eyes
" and no matter what you have to keep this bracelet safe" he said holding her two hands
' and I'll also keep you safe" he said as he closed the gap between them
" what... what.. are you....." she stammered but he placed his finger on her lips shushing her as he held her face with one hand and the other wrapped around her waist.. her breath was becoming heavy each seconds, her heart was thumping so loud and she gulped the air in her throat as he slightly brought his head closer to her then she pushed him away
" what are you doing?" she asked as she was sweating already and he held her hand dragging her back
" seriously, you're so vulnerable" he said laughing
" don't joke with me like that, do you think everything is funny" she said with real emotions
" hey, I was just joking. why are you so serious?" he asked
" forget it " she said climbing her horse and one of the royal guard came in his horse
" Young lady Cyma, His Majesty summons you want to his palace " the guard said and Cyma left with the guard
" why did she get that emotional, did I take it too far" Zion thought