BLAZE

HELLO STEP-FATHER

Silver

I was truly taken aback by what Daphne revealed to me. Carmen being alive all this time is definitely not a good sign. It makes sense why daphne acted like that and the possibility of that witch using some sort of spell on her, is accurate. Apart from that, it takes sme to the same direction which can be linked to Elijah's disappearance.

“Are you thinking the same?” Daphne asked me after adjusting the room.

“I think so… the day that statue bursted was the same day Elijah left to find Abria.. Both of these things can be connected but I can't say it will be true, unless proven. But now, the main concern lies with Abria. She was behind Abria and Elijah, Elijah is missing and Abria is here, she is not safe outside the boundaries of this palace.” i slammed my hand on the desk.

“Not just that, she must have a plan and she is paying along. I saw in the town and I am sure she will not settle easily. We have to increase the security around the entrances and exits..” Daphne suggested it to me.

“It will be a good idea but….” I was in the middle of my conversation when a messenger burst into the room.

“What is that behaviour?” Daphne yelled at them.

“Pardon me your highness but this is urgent…” the messenger pleaded so i let him continue. They never acted like this before so maybe i should listen to what they have to say.

“Please, speak up…”

“Lord Lucian.. He freed himself from the jail and he killed the gatekeeper… It's been two days but I only found out today…”

“What? Two days? Are you insane?” Daphne was worried and my heart sunk.

“Oh no!!! Daphne!!! Take the rescue team with you… my daughter is in the town…” I dropped on the chair and hyperventilated when his name was summoned.

“Don’t worry… I will never let that happen…” she nodded her head and ran out.

I was out of my breath.

Abria

The lorry was packed with the drum filled with the food and other dishes. The guards kept their eyes on supervising the whole process. I was delighted to be a part of this process because it will be a ticket to my freedom and I can't ask for more.

Anma and her staff were busy loading the lorry while I marked the material required for the distribution. I pretended to her that I was really doing this from the bottom of my heart. Yes, I was happy to feed the poor babies and children but I was happier for myself. No more drama and bickerings around me…

I went to Anma and handed her the sheets of the material she asked me to put inside the bags for our journey. She checked everything carefully and smiled at me.

“Good job, Princess!!”

Whoa!! It was really awkward to see her smile like that… she looks good while being grumpy and odd. Anyway, it wasn’t my concern. I was jubilant with my own thoughts of getting away from this place.

“Everyone ready? We have to leave now or we will be late in the evening…” Anma commanded and all of her staff rushed inside the lorry.

The driver took his place and ignited the engine. I was the last one to get on the lorry but it was okay… I wasn't in a rush either because the taste of patience is fruitful. When the lorry was in motion, I quickly grabbed the handle so I wouldn't fall or it would be a big disaster. I sighed and got over the motion sickness as we proceeded. It was all good to see the palace walls are approaching and soon I will be out of this hell.

The guards opened the huge gates so our vehicle could pass. All this time, I was silent because somewhere, I wasn't sure if I was really leaving. It felt like something was calling me. Do I really have to be selfish? But when I wasn't being a selfish person, everyone mistreated me and I cannot let that happen again.

Slowly, but we were proceeding and I was excited from the inside. Anma kept looking at me as if she was reading something. I cannot risk it. If she finds out my plan, I will definitely be in prison. Hopefully, that day won’t come any time soon.

“So, Princess… this is your first time on a camp.. How do you feel about it?” Anma asked me.

I wasn’t sure what to reply because I was happy but I don't want to appear happy to her, at the same time I don't want her to think that i am a mean person, “it will be very adventures, i guess. I will share my experience later…” I said hesitantly.

She nodded her head and focused outside while i was careful if she keep noticing me or not. Soon after, we reached the main town and the lorry was parked in a parking lot. I was the first one to exit and when my gaze fell on the beautiful town, I was quite dumbstruck. I wasn’t expecting this place to look like a modern metrocity.

There were designer showrooms, malls, supermarkets and small town markets. It was completely different than I thought.

“Like what you see?” she asked me.

“Yeah!! I wasn't expecting this really..” I commented to her.

“Good… if your fascination is over, you should start working now..” she handed a drum to be and appointed other staff members along.

“Now, I have divided all of you into groups… explore the areas and distribute the food along with blankets.. Got it?” She gave us an order and then she went along with her group.

Our group started to move too. We did find a lot of stranded people, beggars and homeless citizens. It was really heartbreaking to see them in such a condition in this bad weather. I really felt so bad about it.

I sat on the ground with a homeless person and filled a plate of food for him. I handed him the plate personally and tried starting a conversation with him. He looked poor, all the clothes he was wearing were stained and torn from places, his beard and hair outgrown and it looks like he hasn't taken a bath from several months. I felt pity for him.

“Mister!! Please, take this food and blanket. I know this is not enough but it will keep you warm for the night..” i said to him while offering the donation.

His opened his eyes and stare at me. At first, i was taken aback the pair of eyes staring at me because they resembles so much with someone i know. However, i calm down thinking that many people does possess same traits so it could be possible.. Maybe i was overthinking about it.

“Who are you?” he asked me.

I was reluctant to reply to him. I wasn’t sure what to address myself but if he thinks of me as one of the royals, he will be pleased and take the offerings happily.

“I am the long lost princess of Verglasia. I came back to the place after a long time but.. It’s a long story.. Kindly take these offerings and have a healthy dinner…” he smiled gently at him and placed the food and blanket on his lap.

He appeared to be in shock. The way he was observing me was creepy so I decided to leave as soon as possible, but that man stopped me, called me by my name.

“Abria? Is that you?”

I gasped and turned around to look at him. Why does he have a resemblance to someone but i haven’t met or seen him before. How does he know my name?

“Are you Abria?” he asked.

“Yes… but, how do you know my name?” i inquired further.

“Oh… i thought you might have died till now but looks like those motherfuckers lied to me..” he said while grinning wickedly.

He spilled the food and threw the blanket away… I was really surprised by his actions so I stood alert and careful, in case I needed any defense against him.

He was approaching me but the other members of my team blocked him and glared at him back.

“Step away, you bloody servants of that b***h queen.. How did you forget to bow down to your king?” he gritted his teeth so loud that even i could hear it.

“What? King Lucian?” The servants were flabbergasted and before they could do anything else to help me, that maniac killed them with a sword made of ice..

He stared at me and grinned, “hello Abria!! Long time no see…”