Chapter 14 (dead bodies )

" you don't know how to embroider, do you " I didn't know when that question came out of my mouth and she had a surprised look on her face

" yes I do " she tried to defend herself and I raised an eyebrow, knowing that she was lying and she could see it in my face " what, you don't believe me?"

" I am not an idiot Natalia, you may have fooled everyone in there but I didn't fall for it " she maintained silence as she looked at me for a while and I had a confused look when she gave me an awkward smile " why that smile "

"Fine " she reluctantly smiled " I can't embroidery nor can I paint, what happened the other day was out of luck" she explained

" so that wasn't a rib you did?" I asked with an eye focused on the girl in front of me

"I have no idea what I did " she surged " it just happen to look like a rib so I took advantage of it " I was a bit impressed with what she did, Malisa wouldn't have thought of that, I look around having no idea what direction Eric and Colin went and when my eyes fell on Natalia again I saw confused by the shock in her eye

" what?"

" did you... " she didn't complete her sentence

" did I what "

" did you just smile " the moment she said those words I felt something fading away from my face, then I realised that I was smiling and that was something I did in a long time " No, no, no, don't stop, you look so Damn handsome and eyes were lighting up like fireworks " I raised an eyebrow not expecting her to say that

" so are planning to get a job on fluttering me, j notice you have no. limits when it comes to complimenting my looks " she bit her lower lips holding her smile " now someone is blushing "

" No am not " she defended using her hand to cover her face " hey don't change the subject," she said

" don't bring back the subject," I said trying to avoid conversation related to why I just smiled because I had no idea why I did that " may I ask something"

" sure " nodded her head, showing so much interest

" Why did you give my sister the handkerchief " she raised an eyebrow in confusion

" I don't get it, why can't I give it to her, are you jealous" I rolled my eyes at her questions

" no, I am not " I answered, "I found it odd, Malisa did that to gain my attention but you did differently" I explained as moved to her said and sat next to her " Why? Are you that serious about not being interested in me "

" oh, good heavens, Rowan I am not interested, I am only here for a reason "

" and what is that, " I asked, wondering what that reason was

" what?"

" What is that reason " she remained quiet for a while before she replied

" My father, I told you the other night " I nodded, remembering that she did tell me

" that is too bad, " I said in a low voice, but she heard me

" and why is that," she asked

" because I am beginning to find you interesting " the moment those words came out, I got trapped in her beautiful eyes, and so did she, she had something in her eyes that felt special, she was special, a woman brave enough to go against the king for the people, what was she if it isn't special. We got interrupted by that familiar voice, Erick's voice

" My lord " Natalia and I both turned in the direction of the voice and saw Eric running to us without Colin, immediately we stood up

" where is Colin " I heard Natalia say

" My lord " He called again, and we watched quietly, as he got closer to us, he stopped " My lord" he was breathing heavily

" where is Colin, " I asked, getting worried

" forget about... " trying to catch his breath "Colin, "

" then what is it, " I asked

" you have to come to see this " he finally " Right now " with the tone he used it was clear that something was wrong " Come " running again while Natalia and I followed behind him, as I wonder what got he acting that way. Eric lead us through the trees and bushes and from a distance we saw Colin looking down at something" There " pointing to the direction " I can't go any further" he stopped to catch his breath

Natalia and I walked up to Colin. The moment I got there I was taken aback by the view before me, " oh Good " the flowing water was felled with dead bodies, some were rotten and some were still fresh, I felt a little pain in my chest as I looked at the environment " who did this "

" I can't believe the people have been Drinking this " Colin sounded upset, very upset " this are the missing people from the village, I recognise them, " Colin said again

" oh Damn it " Natalia whispered but I heard her, I have good hearing and sight, as a soldier and a prince It is one of my qualities. I looked at the lady beside me and panicked when I saw her going down, immediately I caught her " Natalia " I called her name and quickly she wrapped her hand around my neck and rest her head on my chest

" I'm a bit dizzy," she said with a very low voice like she was going to pass out, I got really worried and lifted her off the ground " I can walk," she said and I ignored her and she was too weak to fight back, I put her down, next to a tree and she leaned on it " thanks," she said

" what is wrong "I asked

" it's Nothing," she said, the few time I have spent with Natalia I notice she doesn't like being seen as a weak person so she always ack tough and I understood her

" Colin " I called

" sir " he stepped forward

" go back to the castle " I began to give my orders " And inform the King about what we just found"

" And you sir?" He asked

" Lady Natalia is not feeling well, she needs to gain some energy, we will be behind you "

" But sir..." I cut him off

" No.but Colin " looked at him " please just do as I say " he Nodded

" ok, just make sure you are coming too because I won't know how to explain me to the king," he said

"Don't worry " I assured him and watch as he walked away, out of sight

" I'll see if I can get clean water," Eric said and I agree with him

" you do that " he left as well, leaving me and Natalia alone again, I looked at the weak girl before me who had her eyes closed. For a long time, I watched her, the environment was quiet and it made me more worried because Natalia always have something to say, I noticed that from the inn they spent the night

" stop looking at me, you are making me feel strange " I raised an eyebrow at her words and was a bit glad that she finally said something

" feel strange?" I questioned, needing more explanation, I watched as she open her eyes and smile at me

" well if you were a girl, you will know how it feels to have a guy who is damn good looking, watching your every move," she said

" here we go again with the fluttering," I said and she looked away shyly

" tell me " I started, wanting to know what was wrong with her " what happened"

" Pardon?" She didn't get my question

" you said there is a story behind why you get dizzy when you see " I didn't have to complete my sentence

" oh " she looked away, she didn't want to talk about it, I could tell and I understood her

" it's ok if you don't want to talk..... " she cut me off

" The Night my mom died " she began " I was there," she said looking down trying to hold back her tears " she died on my legs, and I sat there and did nothing, and it hunted me for 3 years, 3 years I remembered the way she lied lifeless on the ground, with blood and broken glass everywhere and I..." She stopped, she couldn't go any further

" it's enough" I understood her, I felt her pain, I knew what she went through because I went through the same and it hurts, it hurts like hell, looking her I found myself saying " you are Damn strong for someone who went through that "

" Really " she had a small smile and I smiled as well