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2024-10-29 19:42:56"KEITH!!!!!"
He froze in shock at the sound of his name, had he been caught or his mother was simply calling out to him?
What was the matter now and why was she yelling his name so loud for goodness sake!
He didn't commit murder did he?
Infact, he had no idea why his mother was yelling his name to begin with!
Keith stumbles out of his room and heads out to the compound, eyes still drowsy in sleep as he robs his eyes.
"What is it mama? I'm trying to sleep…."
"Keith! Run!" Emma yelled as she saddled his horse, running from the back out front.
"You rascal!" His mother, Agnes, yelled running towards him with a broom in hand .
"How many times have I warned you not to give that slimy weasel all your money?!"
"How did she know that?" Keith said, running towards Emma to join her on the horse.
"Get back here you rascal!!!" Agnes yelled as Keith got on the horse and ran away before Agnes could hit him.
"What am I to do with this boy?!" Agnes whined walking back into the horse, knowing she could run after those two.
"Oh mother! You shouldn't be doing this! We need to get to the market and start up for the day!" Williams pleaded with his mother as he took the broom from her, helping her towards the huge table right in the compound.
"You shouldn't allow those two to annoy you so much, mother. Here, I made some breakfast. Bread and cheese? It's all I could find" he said
"I need groceries. That girl Emma should get me groceries" Agnes said
"If they return back tonight that is. I will get them instead."
"Those two! How dare they?! After I warned them about this?!" Agnes said
"They are taking from the rich to give to the poor, mother. It is not entirely a bad thing" Williams said as a matter of factly
"What?! Are you in agreement with this act?!" Agnes accused
"No..no mother….."
"The worst part of this, is that he takes all his money and gives it to that gold digger of a wife to be!"
"We should get ready for the market mother" Williams said
"Right. We should get going" Agnes said, heading back to her room.
Williams stared down the lane,he wondered where those two managed to run off to.
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Keith and Emma sat on the ground,munching on some chicken they had got from a seller nearby.
The town was finally bustling with life and the market was already a chatter place for trade.
The duo watched in silence eating.
"Mother is going to kill us isn't she?" Keith asked
Emma nods in agreement, eating her breakfast without a care in the world.
"I should get going. Today is Hana's birthday" Keith said in excitement.
Emma said nothing as she finished up the last of her meal..
"I think mother is right, you spend way too much money on her" Emma offered
"She's my wife to be, it is my responsibility towards her. I love her Emma and I was expecting everyone to be use to her by now"
Emma sighed, there was no way to convince Keith otherwise, he would do exactly what is on his mind…
"I should head to the tax station or my master will be upset"
Without another word, Emma walked into the market and mingled with the crowd.
Keith sighed, he would have to let his family see what he sees in Hana…
He mounts his horse and gallops away to Hana's beauty salon. The one he had bought her a few months ago..
Keith was excited to hand her the diamond necklace he'd bought her the day before.
He couldn't wait to see the look on her face when he hands it to her!
Keith slowed his horse down as he got closer, wondering why there were so many royal guards at the salon..
Has Hanna been able to attract the royal queen? That would do well for her shop!
Keith got down from his horse and approached the salon to see Hana….
She….
Keith watched in shock as Hana shared a passionate kiss with the crown prince…
The necklace fell to the ground as the scene unfolded before his very eyes…
Is this really happening? Is this all a terribly bad dream?
Keith watched as the crown prince made his way back to his carriage, moments later the prince was out of sight…
Hana met Keith's gaze,shocked by his sudden appearance…
"How long have you been there?" She asked in horror..
She couldn't begin to imagine what would have happened if Keith confronted her when the prince was with her…
"Did you just kiss the crown prince? What on earth is going on here Hana?! Tell me this is a misunderstanding!"
To his shock, Hana stared back at him, so irritated by his words…
"The crown prince intends to make me his bride and I will be damned if i remain with a pauper like yourself!"
Keith's world shattered at those words…
Are those words really coming out of the mouth of the lady, who had confessed her love to him everyday of their relationship, for the past three years???
"If you know what's good for you, Keith, forget we ever knew each other! The crown prince is here and I wouldn't have to stay in this shabby shop anymore!"
Keith was hurt beyond words, this was really Hana saying these horrible things to him…
"I…I really don't understand. We are in love…we were supposed to get married!"
"If you really want to marry then go ahead to find another pauper like yourself, you penniless thing! You are no different from a beggar in the market! I am not getting married to you!"
Hana walked away from him, not giving him any further explanation…
Keith was sure what he was feeling but he made his way to an unknown destination, forgetting all about his horse…
He sacrificed so much for her, so much that he was willing to look tattered just so she looked beautiful and presentable…
How could she?!
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Keith watched in horror as Emma staggered on her feet, fighting for balance but that was far from achievable…The red liquid Keith hated the very sight of slip down his sister's lips as she finally lost all conciousness, falling to the ground.Keith rushed towards her and caught just as she was about to hit her head hard on the ground.He stared at her, mouth agape, eyes confused and his blood rushing into his ears.Everything sounds like an echo to him….Emma….She wasn't talking…Or moving….And her eyes were shut close….This had to be a dream, a really bad dream.. Someone had better wake him up from this nightmare! This couldn't be happening to him..He had just seen her earlier in the day before she left for the tax station…It had to be a dream….All of this had to be a dream and a terrible one at that! But the more he tried to shake her wake, she just…laid there…Very still."Emma!!" He yelled loudly enough for everyone around him to go silent in shock…His eyes went to the pri
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"My master wants to see you this minute," The stranger said in seriousness."I don't care who your master is! Get the hell out of my way! I won't say it twice!" Keith warned "I'm Ellinor and my master is Lord Warden. You cannot make this mistake without someone of power behind you Keith!" "Don't make me draw a sword through your heart!" Keith warned "You think you'll make it to the prince alive? Do you have the slightest knowledge of the number of guards at the main gate alone? " Ellinor demanded "Go home. And bury your sister " he adds Keith got down from his horse, his sword in hand as he walked past without another word."Keith!" "Get away from me!!!" He warned The stranger got down from the horse, ready to challenge him in a sword fight."Someone as weak as you are, cannot stand a chance. It would mean nothing if you get yourself killed today " Keith groaned as he moved closer, the duo engaged in a sword fight, fierce and merciless. Ellinor did not hesitate to get a slice
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Keith was confused,what matters does a common man like himself have to do with a noble man like Warden?Why would a councilman spend time watching him either way? "What business does a commoner have with a nobleman? I don't seem to understand why you would claim to know a lot about me" Keith asked "Take a seat son. It's a really like long talk we've got on our hands" Warden said Keith eyes the seat in suspicion and soon his gaze went back to the garden where Elinor was staring at the beautiful maiden as though she was the only precious thing in the world…When did he leave in the first place? Keith wanted to tell this maiden what a weird man she was getting involved with…The type to mask his face and ride a horse at night. He could be an assassin for goodness sake! Not to mention his guts!Keith soon joins Warden and takes a seat on the chair by the pond."Tea?" Warden asked, gesturing at the small table beside him that held a teacup and cups.."I would like to hear what you have
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Water poured down on his face forcing Keith to fight for his life! He had no idea what it was but it felt cold and his entire bed was wet!He was out of bed in minutes, staring at Ellinor like a freaking monster!"What was that for?" Keith demanded.He'd thought someone cruel and ruthless had tossed him into the river or something! "You're the one who said you wanted revenge. You should be the first person to wake up. You seem to enjoy sleeping your days away. Lazy brute" Ellinor tossed the bucket to the side, making his way out of the room.Keith watched in disbelief, are there really people who are just like Ellinor?"I'm not a lazy brute!" Keith snapped Keith glanced down at his clothes and sighed, those were about the only ones he had left and now it's wet..Keith stepped out of the room, following Ellinor out to the huge compound…The servants were cleaning up the compound, some regarded Keith in curiosity, wondering who the handsome stranger was…Aroma of fresh bread and baco
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Keith was so close to grabbing her by the shoulder but she was able to get away from his grip.."You really need to face me and talk to me like a man! You were very much eager to tie me to your horse and now you can't face me?!"Ellinor didn't give him any reply. The only thing she wanted was to get out of here! But how could she if she was completely naked under the water?Keith was getting close and she had to think fast!She was able to reach her clothes at the other end of the pool. She searched her clothes desperately, hoping the paprika powder Yolanda had handed her earlier in the day was still in her pockets…She pulled it out and turned, pouring in straight into Keith's eyes. He staggered backwards screaming in pain!Ellinor hurried out of the water, wrapped herself in a robe, picked up her things and ran straight out without looking back…"That slimy little bastard!" Keith cursed as he tried to wash his eyes with the water but it only seemed to get worse! This bastard was
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