chapter eight

I am betrothed to you 2

Peterah saw martel alone in the passage

Hi ,martel; peterah said

Hi, peterah; martel greeted her back

I hope sister is okay; peterah asked him.

She is perfectly fine; martel lied

What's wrong with you, are you sick, do you need to see a .....; martel cut the sentence short for her.

Am okay touch me, my temperature is normal;as he finished his statement tears rolled down his eyes

Peterah moved close to him.

I understand the situation we are all in, it is possible for us to love one another even if there is no way out there. I know you love my sister but what if she took you as a friend...; peterah said and hugged him.

I am betrothed to you ; martel said cleaning his tears

Deep down martel knew he doesn't love peterah but to bury princess hurt words he had to listen to her and try as much as possible to make her happy and become a friend.

I know , I heard all your conversation with my sister, I can create a space for you here; she said touching her chest, it isn't empty , it's made for you; peterah said again.

I love you; martel said to her

I love you, too; peterah said as she hug him again.

I would make sure I help you win this war; martel said to her as he release himself from

her embrace.

It isn't a war to me, it is more like a game of thrones; peterah replied

What do you mean;he asked her

We have to play a game to rule, a game to overcome all these and go back to our homeland; she said and martel stepped back.

I didn't expect this from you; martel said nodding his head in disbelief.