Jaur

It is a weird life. I never wished to be queen. I just want to be a regular person, a normal girl who lives with her parents and her friends. I can't even go out or stay with my friends without a body guard or Yuya pestering me or nosing around about my activities. It's not a happy life but it has its perks. I thanked Aunt Hydra for her time and since she needs to meet with Aunt Mina somewhere, I asked her to tell mother that I'll be at a friend's house and will be coming home a little late that usual. I want to be alone for a while. I wonder who owns that small hut outside the Palace Fort? Maybe I can stay there for a bit. Aha!!!, a tiny store and eatery! Nice!

What is your order?, the tiny man said in his low and cold voice.

Ah, beer and that biscuit please!

My name is Undra and I'm the owner of this pub. Elina, come and bring us some beer and two sweets please! One is on the house, since you're early and usually our customers come later in the evening! What's your name, by the way? You look pretty and elegant. You're new here, right?

Ah, well! I don't go out much, but I have lived in Thebes all my life! I'm Jaur by the way!. It's nice to meet you, sir, ah Undra!, I added smiling and shaking the man's hand.

The pleasure is mine! Elina….Eli….ahh. This is my daughter and she will be the one to assist you now. I need to check on my cook and she has been taking too long with some of my guests orders. Thank you and see you later!, Undra said winking at me, and he's already gone.

Hi!, I guess dad already told you who I am and you are?, Elina said laughing while handing me my orders of beer and biscuit placed on wooden platters on top of the long wooden table where the barman holds and gives the drinks to the customers. I'm one of the bar servers and waitress here, but since my dad owns it, he made me the manager but I hated the job, yet I have no choice, Elina explained.

Ah, I'm Princ…Jaur, no, Jaur. Just call me Jaur. I live nearby and it's nice to meet you too!, I responded while tasting the beer and bit the freshly baked biscuit. When I had one, I grabbed the other and finished it with one bite. They're just so delicious that I didn't need to tell Elina I want more of the sweets. Here you go, haha! Where do you live, near here?

Thank you! Ah just beside the palace. Ah my…mot…aunt. I live with my Aunt....!!!

Jaur!!!, Hydra called out for me and when she sensed that the girl sort of questioned the princess' identity, Hydra smiled and placed her arm on Jaur's shoulder.

Hi, Aunt Hydra!, This is Elina and we'r just talking about you. And since I live with you and in your care, I appreciate your concern for me and yes, do you need something with me?

Ah yes, Jaur! Your mot….or other aunt wanted to know if you'll eat dinner at home, so she can prepare it before you come home. I'll tell her then that you will be home in a couple of minites!, It was nice meeting you Elina. See you around!, Hydra added and tapped Jaur then went out ot the bar.

Thanks Elina, everything is perfect like you are per….! Ah, yeah! I need to go. My aunts expect me to come home for dinner. I'll see you next time, okay!

Okay, thanks for visiting E-Bar!, Elina said blushing.

Okay! See yah!

Hydra was waiting outside of the bar and pretended that she didn't notice Jaur passing by but cut in seeing the girl smiling like she just found a new toy.

Aha, Elina! She's cute! You liked her don't you?

Ahh…Aunt Hydra, you're being nosey. I do not, like her. I think I'm in love with her, or maybe as a soul mate or what. But I feel so happy when I talk to her or when I'm with her!

Haha! Okay! But I have something important to tell you. Don't over react but….

Ahhhh…..what did you do? Mother?, I shouted when I realized that mother ordered the maids to clean my room and took out some paintings of women and portraits of nude girls which I use as templates and mediums for my art.

Ah…that is what I was about to tell you!, Hydra said calming me down but wasn't able to stop me running towards mother's room raging mad about what she did to my room.

Before you say something. Don't worry I held your paintings with care and your mediums inside your new art room. Check it out at the left wing of the palace! Surprise!!!, Henshupta said smiling. Thank me later, honey! Okay, close the door and let mommy and Meraek sleep. Goodnight!

Ah…okay! Thanks?, was the only words I was able say, then closed mother's door in front of me.