CHAPTER 11

And ixan added, "you can tell me if you could. And don't tell if that will hesitate you".

"No! She's not. But I gave her that respect for being so much like my mother. She has given me all I deserve. She never differentiate between me and her son. Apart from our kingdom family and you, no one knows the reality of the queen and myself. Please let this be our secret" said prince pial, looking at her. 

Ixan collect a spoonfull of food from a plate and gave to him. As he looked at her. And she smiled before she said, "go on, eat please".

And prince pial ate the food from her hand in smile. "The food is delicious" he sounded pleasantly.

"Thanks to God, my father ... And then you" as they smiled. "Have the drinks" she pour a juice in two cups and gave one cup to him.

"Cheers!" Sounds prince pial.

Ixan laughed. And they continue eating delightfully.

After a few minutes, they finished eating before fanat arrived.

"Ooh! I am wondering what take you guys so long. I have been waiting for you to return home. Hello sir" said fanat.

"Thanks fanat. You have done so much. I can never repay you" sounded prince pial delightfully.

"Call me your sister like l am to my dearest friend" sounded fanat, looking at ixan.

As ixan stood and held her hand pleasantly. Then she said, "Thanks fanat. We are so sorry for wasting your time. We are finished here". She stood up, trying to clear the place. And she sounded, "Let me take the food home".

"And I should be on my way now. Where's Lihan?" Asked Prince pial, looking at fanat.

"He's with uncle. They have been discussing since so l have no choice other than to escape".

Ixan laughed and says, "you are too funny my friend. Alright let's go. I will wait behind and clean the place".

"Let me give you a hand" ought fanat and she bent down, trying to help her. 

In brief they cleared the place. And fanat uttered again, "Don't worry ixan. I will take the basket. You go with the mat". She bent and arranged the plates, spoons and the cups in the basket. 

As prince pial took the mat.

Whereas ixan tried to stops him, said "no your highness, what are you doing? You are not supposed to do it. Please let me take it".

"And for something you can do, what's the problem if I do it?" Asked prince pial, looking at her.

"No. The thing is ... The thing is ... You're different. And..." Ixan continues.

Before prince pial stops her, said "Don't ever said that. We are both one picture of the same coin. There's no any difference between us, do you understand".

And fanat laughed. "Prince pial, you and sister could only be like birds and not a side of coins" she sounded and took a basket, trying to walk away. "Let me take the mat your highness. And what she meant is different from what you think. We can never be of your level. And no matter how close we are, you deserve the respect and dignity as you are the future king of tomorrow" she explained politely and gave her hands to collect the mat from prince pial.

"And that's destiny fanat. No one knows what's going to happen tomorrow. But I will not delay your response. We have to hurry, the queen will be expecting our return at anytime. Where's this Lihan? If he started his old stories no one should stop him. Let's go, l will take it" he responded and walked with the mat.

As ixan and fanat walked with him. Soon they reached Ixan's house. By that time Ding and Lihan were busy chatting together. Seeing them returned, Lihan quit chattering and focused on them as they entered.

"Welcome back sir prince pial and his princess" said Lihan in glee.

As prince pial scowled at him.

"And to the ... Blessing" again Lihan sounded, looking at fanat as she was trying to keep the basket on the ground. He swiftly stood and helped her kept it down.

"Really thanks" sounded fanat. Then she collect the mat and also kept it down, taking a breath.

"Are you alright?" Asked Ding.

"Yes uncle. I have done a hard work, that's why. But it's alright. I just need an air".

 They went to her, trying to help her. As Lihan helped her sat comfortable in the stool. 

"Is okay uncle, l am fine. You should go sir. Thank you" said fanat.

"A big treason. When I came here you are absolutely fine. I will never go back until I saw the smile back on this face" responded Lihan.

Ixan looked at both of them as she smiled silently and moved to fetch water. She fetch the water in a cup and gave to Lihan. And he passed the cup of water to fanat. Fanat collect it and drank. In a few minutes, fanat regained conscious and continue to breathe normal.

"Thanks everyone. I am fine now. You will be late, it's already time Sir" said fanat.

Prince pial and Lihan got ready and bid farewell to them before they left.

Ixan and fanat were looking at them until they got on their horses and left.

"What a great day!" Exclaimed fanat, looking at ixan.

And ixan also sounded, "and yours also".

"Hmm?"

"Yes, I mean something is also about to happen".

"To whom?" Asked fanat as she looked at ixan.

"Good thing I mean. And I will not tell you. We'll see. Let get back home and pray for them".

And fanat laughed as ixan dragged her hand. And they went back home.

 "You know what, mother will be very angry. I don't like her to be worried" said prince pial as they walked on their way.

And Lihan sounded, "then let's think of something".

Prince pial looked at him and asked, "something like?"

"I am coming. Just follow me" said Lihan as he changed his way.

And prince pial continue looking at him.