17. Unexpectedly Escaped into Another Island (1)

Thirty minutes later.

December sneaked back to the place where the lifeboat is and silently tried to put it down. She put on a vest and just as she's about to board the boat, a crew member found her.

"What are you doing here?"

December beamed widely and strike the man's nape. She thanked God she have some basic knowledge on how to protect herself.

"I am here to escape the doom that awaits me here," she whispered and tied and gagged the crew who is currently unconscious.

She jumped on the sea and swam towards the boat.

"SHE'S ESCAPED! SOMEONE GET A BOAT HERE!"

***

The Paradise was locked down and the people staying there were all interrogated by the royal guards. The king and queen are waiting for updates and is with Maria in the villa prepared for the group.

The youths are blaming themselves for leaving December alone. However, both the king and queen soothed them and assured them that they'll have December back.

Ryan lead a squad of the guards to go back to the island where December was taken and investigate.

"Your majesties, forgive me for not taking care of December," Maria apologized and she is filled with worry for the girl she considered as her daughter.

The queen hold Maria's hand and forced herself to smile. "Please do not blame yourself. We did not know that they've already known who December really is. They are very cunning."

Maria sighed and nodded.

A guard entered the room and bowed to the king and queen.

"We've found that the employee who abducted the princess have given the resort a fake identity. We are currently trying to get his DNA and fingerprints to look into the database."

The king narrowed his eyes. "No need to look for his identity. I believe that he's DNA and fingerprint records are not registered in our database. Send out guards to check every docks near the area."

"Yes, your majesty."

***

December panicked when the ship turn on a light towards her direction. She wade about on the water frantically and tried to get away from the ship as far as possible. Looking back at the ship, she realized that the men did not follow her which scares her.

'What if this boat is a trap? Omo! What am I supposed to do now?!'

In the midst of December's panic thoughts, the man who captured her scolded the crew.

"You fools! How could you put on a lifeboat here, and only one at that! Do you know the consequences of you letting the girl escape?!" The man shouted and kicked a wall out of frustration. He is sure to be punished when they land.

The captain apologized to the man repeatedly.

The man sighed and flick his hand to send them away. He glared at the direction where December escaped to. Anyway, the sea is broad and that girl knows nothing about survival. Let her die then.

With the sun setting at the horizon, December is staring to feel hopeless when she saw the vast sea in front of her. There is no food in the boat as she escaped in a hurry and she can feel the heaviness of her head. With her clothes wet, she knows she'll catch a cold throughout this cold night.

She could not help but cry when she realized she will die without anyone knowing where she is.

"Achoo!"

December sneezed and sighed. She silently prayed for a miracle to happen before falling asleep out of exhaustion.

...

James Lopez, decided to take a short vacation on the island he have bought after sealing a deal in country P. Standing at the deck of his yacht, and drank a glass of wine as he look at the night sky.

"Sir, we cannot set out unless we let the royal guards inspect the yacht," James secretary told him.

"Why? It's rare for them to go to scuh extent of inspecting private yachts. Did something happened?" James ask and the secretary told him what he had heard.

"Apparently, the princess was abducted and is not yet found."

This piece of news piqued James' curiosity and he narrowed his eyes. "Well if that's the case, let the guards search us. We did not do anything wrong, and I want to arrive at my island tonight."

The secretary nodded and let the guards in the board the yacht for an inspection. The head of the guards walked towards James.

"Forgive us for the intrusion."

James smiled and shook his head. "It's nothing. However, how did the princess get abducted? I heard that she's still to young to go out of the palace?"

The head guard explained what he knows since the matter is already widespread on the elite's circle.

"The princess is the firstborn of the royal family who they have just found."

James nodded and the guards told the head guard that nothing suspicious was found.

"Can we sail now?" James asked them and the head guard bowed.

"Yes. Thank you for your cooperation."

When the yacht set out, James have a smile on his face. "Interesting."

He sat back on a deck chair and check his emails on their way to the island. The journey took only half an hour and the island was already on sight.

"I'll be back after three days. Go back first and take care of the company matters. Call me if the matter is very urgent," James instructed his secretary and stepped down from the yacht.

"Please rest assured sir."

James nodded and watch the yacht leave. He turned around and was about to walk towards the small bungalow he have when he saw a small lifeboat washed ashore his island.

He took a look and saw a pale faced girl sleeping inside. Remembering the news he have heard back on land, he immediately realized who the girl is.

Noticing the shallow breaths the girl is taking, he quickly carried her back to his bungalow. He change the girl's clothes not caring if it is appropriate and gave her medicine.