Chapter 12

When Storm left, I couldn't be bothered with his answer, what negative things were going through my mind. Even though I don't want to think about such things, I can't help but think.

I'm restless, even if I want to calm down I can't. I'm always deep in thought because two days have passed, and I still have no news on what decision Storm made about what we talked about.

I'm nervous about his answer to me. Because I know the beginning of my plan depends on him.

"Calm down, Lady Celia. You've been walking around for a while now." Mrs. Juana scolded me.

I bit my bottom lip and ran my palm through my hair.

I listened to her, she just shook my head and continued her sewing.

"If I were you, sit down and calm down, it won't help you if you're always anxious."

My lips touched. I sat in the chair in front of her.

She glanced at me and shook her head again. "Don't worry, Storm will be here to give us news as well. He's just doing a lot in the palace right now."

Because of what she said, I calmed down a bit.

"What's better is that you just go to Lucas and Kenza outside, join them to gather more firewood in the woods. So that you can relax and not feel too much tension, Lady Celia." she softly said.

Maybe she is right. I need to turn my attention to something else.

I followed her order, I went to Lucas and Kenza in the yard and I found them fixing tools to get wood.

"Will you come with me?" Lucas asked me innocently.

I messed up his hair. "Yes, where are we going to get wood?"

He snorted, thinking. "On the mountain."

When we got to the mountain, we immediately looked for dry wood for firewood.

Kenza touched me, "Lady Celia,"

I look down at her. "Hmm?"

She pointed out something from a high tree. I looked there.

"Can you take that fruit? Lucas and I have not been able to jump high yet, unlike Mom and Uncle Storm."

I was suddenly stunned by what she wanted me to do.

"U-Uhh. . . You want me to take that fruit?" I stammered.

She nodded one after the other.

Damn it! How can I beat that fruit?!

But I've been able to jump high before, but what if I can't?!

I looked down at Kenza again when she pulled my dress to get my attention.

"Please? Lady Celia?" Her eyes spoke while looking at me.

My heart suddenly softened, and I couldn't do anything but follow what she wanted to happen.

I looked up at the tree again, only to swallow when I realized how tall it was. Its fruit is few.

I looked at Kenza again, and she just gave me a big smile.

I jumped, and I still couldn't help but be impressed because I jumped high again!

I immediately grabbed a thick branch near the fruit he was pointing at, immediately picked it and jumped again to get down.

When I got down, I immediately gave that fruit to Kenza.

She totally took it from me. She immediately called Lucas, and they shared the fruit I took.

I grabbed the necklace I was wearing.

Maybe if I didn't wear this necklace I would be dead, so I am very grateful to Mrs. Juana because she gave it to me.

When we finished picking the wood, it was stacked again to be tied.

But while we were doing that, I felt someone watching us.

I also felt stronger when I wore this necklace.

"Lucas, Kenza. Let's hurry. We have to get home." I tried not to let them see that I was anxious.

They both nodded and sped up what they were doing. That is also what I did.

My movements are fast, I can feel the eyes watching us, and if we don't leave now I know if we will perish.

When we were all tied up, the wind suddenly blew, the leaves were flying, and it was very strong.

This is undoubtedly how I felt when I fell into three trespassers.

I sped up my movements. I brought the wood.

I told them both to hold on to my clothes, our every step became fast.

With every step we took, the wind came out more and more, so I became more and more worried about the safety of the two children.

I seemed to breathe a sigh of relief when we got out of the woods.

I know that air is not normal. . .

It was midnight and suddenly Storm came, luckily I was still awake when he came. I can't sleep because of my thoughts.

I immediately jumped up when I heard his horse, I hurriedly got up and left the house.

I heard him tying his horse.

He looked up so our eyes met.

He bowed slightly. "Good evening, Lady Celia."

When he finished tying his horse, he walked towards my way.

I was clinging to the door jamb, I don't understand why I was nervous about the seriousness of his face.

When he arrived in front of me, he bowed low again. "I'm sorry if I only came now, Lady Celia."

"U-Uhh. . . It's fine." I can't find my voice.

"Can I come inside now?"

I was suddenly upset. I let go of the door jamb. I just realized that I was blocking the door.

He went inside and I immediately followed behind him.

He sat down on the sofa in front of me and I immediately went to Mrs. Juana's bedroom door, but before I could knock, Storm immediately stopped me.

"Don't, Lady Celia. I'd like to talk to just the two of us." his voice was full of seriousness.

I slowly lowered my hand in the air. My lips twitched, and I immediately felt a tension in my chest.

I slowly faced him.

I came to his place and sat on the opposite seat.

I let out a breath and calmed myself down.

I couldn't meet his eyes because I knew if I did that the tension would consume me even more.

I could feel the intensity in his eyes. I could feel the pressure of his gaze on me, as if he was digging into my personality.

I swallowed deeply. My heart was beating fast, and I could feel it.

I don't know where to start our conversation, I'm already feeling lost because of his intense stare at me.

I want to fight him, but I can't, I'm afraid I might just stutter in front of him.

I took a breath and mustered up the strength to meet his eyes.

My heart beat faster when our eyes met.

His two arms are resting on the armrest of the chair, he is leaning forward, and his legs are square, making me lower.

Why does he look so hot!?

God! Celia! What are you thinking!?

"U-Uhh. . . About—" I didn't finish what I was going to say when he immediately cut me off.

"That's why I came here today, even in the middle of the night and because I want to tell you my decision." I couldn't find any emotion in his voice, which made me feel better.

Wait!? Why is he so serious!?

I didn't say a word, I was just waiting for what he had to say next. I did everything to resist his gaze.

"I thought about it carefully because what you are asking is not easy, Lady Celia. Because the palace is the most dangerous place in this world, especially with the Prince now there." His brow furrowed slightly.

What's with that Prince? Why are they all so afraid of him? He is also very mysterious. You can't read his eyes.

Every time I think that my eyes met with that Prince, I shudder. Because his eyes used to be different.

My thoughts on the prince were interrupted when Storm spoke again, "What you are planning is not easy, Lady Celia. You have very little aptitude . How can you be sure that you will succeed in returning to your world?" his voice weighed. His eyes narrowed.

"Because no matter what happens, I will do everything, General." Long said emphatically.

Amusement passed through his eyes, the edge of his lips gradually raised.

"I like your dedication, Lady Celia."

I didn't answer.

He looked at me more carefully. "I agree, but on one condition."

I was taken aback by what he said.

What kind of conditions will he ask for? Why is there still a condition?

I reciprocated his strong look at me.

"What condition, General?" I didn't recognize my own voice because it was so serious.

His grin grew.

Then he got serious again.

"Help me gather information on the king and queen."

I don't even know what his reason is for wanting to gather information on the King and Queen, I will.

I will do it to get back to my world. Whatever it is.