"Waiting for someone to save you, lady? Haha! There's no way but to just give in to us, we'll take good care of you." The first man said, practically drooling as he looks up and down my body.
The second man licks his lips and rubs his hands together as if preparing for a meal, "You look like a noble, I hear they're high quality from top to bottom. I'm already hard. Hahaha!"
I glare now, trembling with anger rather than fear.
*Heck, I'm doomed... Yup. Probably should have stayed on that freaking street.*
Both men approached me side by side, making sure I don't have a route for escape. "Come here, beautiful. Let's have lots of fun together..."
I completely ignore them, working my mind in a rush hour state.
*Up? No, too high. Scream? No, this area is far from the people, dumb of me to run here. Fight them? Will most likely fail. Run? No opening for it. Surrender? My pride won't take it. Stall? Ohh, bingo.*
I clear my throat. "Why are you two doing this?"
The two men paused slightly from approaching me then smirks. "We just want some fun." The first guy answers.
"I can give you money to go to a brothel, you can have plenty of fun there." I negotiate. I know that these men just think with their hormones instead of their brains, but hey, comprising should do.
The second man laughs. "A brothel? Those women are dirty stuffs. Could even have diseases. Just come here and we won't hurt you."
I chuckle humorlessly. "Geez. You two must be awful in your love life. Do you have sisters or mothers?"
*Damn, take the bait and let's chat. I should have brought a knife with me or something.*
The first man's eyes light up, suddenly being all lovesick. "Oh, I do. My little sister is very, very cute. Aww..." He dramatically closes his eyes and hugs himself.
*Wow... He's like father but ten times worse. Geez.*
I fake a sweet smile. "I bet she books adorable in pink?" I say to try to catch his interest.
*Please, be dumb enough to let me lead you on. Thank you. For goodness's sake...*
He gasps, his eyes twinkling with awe as if finding the idea amazing. "Oh, Absolutely! In fact, it's her colors even in jewels!"
I smirk, knowing I've won this now. "Serve me, I'll give you all the pink dresses and jewelries you'll desire for your sister."
He squealed at the thought. "Truly? Truly? Truly?!" He repeatedly again and again, waiting for a firm confirmation.
"Truly. I'll even make a contract if you doubt it so." I cross my arms, my villainous aura flowing out on it's own.
Suddenly, as I was about to make another offer that is sure to make to be in his benefits. He drops to his knees in front of me and holds my hands with visible respect. His eyes sincere and emotional. "I will serve you, so long as I breathe my lady."
*BRO, WHAT?*
I thought. Forcing an incredulous smile at his agreement.
I mean, I know this is beneficial for me. But let me be a judger for a second and ask to myself... 'Is this guy crazy? That's so stupid-' Ahem.
*Cuz, in the ranks of craziness which were, 'Slight', 'Moderate', and 'Mind blowing'?.. This seemed to surpass even the highest rank. Just wow...*
"What's your name?" I ask in a cool tone. Driving the thought away from my head to prevent me from shaking his shoulders just to get some sense into him.
He answers immediately, unbelievably devoted now. "Peter, my lady."
I tap his shoulder, my eyes holding authority within them. "You've made a wise choice."
I glance at the other man and sees him stand frozen as he watches us. His jaw wide open and his expression looking a 100% blank.
*Damn, I know. If I was him, I would react like that too. After all, this was borderline crazy.*
And just like that, Peter escorts me back to the main street while the other man, who's name I couldn't care less was knocked out cold on the ground.
We arrived at the main street and I ordered Peter to leave because the sight of the main street right now?.. Is WOAH...
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Everywhere was a mess. If you looked in the right, left, up and down, front and back, it was total chaos. One would think that a war was occuring right now.
In the once peaceful sky a few hours ago, Wizards are flying around, looking frenzied. As if surveying the land or to look for something.
The stalls were empty as civilians gathered in a corner with fear and confusion in their eyes as to why this was happening.
Even the unique and unmistakable uniforms of the royal knights can be seen all around as well. Which only happens when either the royal family or someone close enough to them is involved.
The air of the main street of the empire was both eerie and intense. The kind that would make chills run through your spine.
*And the possible cause? Oh, well. When it's something this big. It must be about Hail. No doubt.*
A group of soldiers passed in front of me and I decided to ask one on what was going on. The soldiers almost ignored me, solely focused onto their task. All of the sudden, one of them shouts while pointing at me. "There she is! I found her!" His shout ringed through the surroundings.
And everything seemed to stop. The wizards in the sky all paused in place. The soldiers froze and looked at my direction. And suddenly, running steps loudly echoed through the air.
Realization dawned in.
*All this mess was for me?*
Knowing that the Wizards and Royal knights were here, it meant that this all was the overreaction of a certain person whose name is...
Those loud steps became louder. As if desperately trying to reach where I stood. After catching a glimpse of me, only did he slow down. Walking towards me with his eyes on mine.
And I dare not look away.
That person's eyes were filled with worry, desperation, possessiveness and even a hint of guilt. But most of all, unmistakable relief.
*So you can make that expression too, huh?.. Caleb.*
I could feel my heart pounding out of my chest while I look at his handsome face that was usually full of facade, now etched with genuine, raw feelings.
My gaze remained on him. Unable to look away. Because knowing that he's like this, possibly because of me... Pleases me more than I'd care to admit. And I can't bring myself to look away at all.
And that's bothersome. Why?
*Because I know that this feeling isn't Alexandria's, it's... Mine.*
"Alexandria... Where. Were. You?" Caleb asked, holding my hand tightly as the other stroked my cheek, confirming if this was real. And what caught my attention of all things was that...
*His hands are shaking.*
The thought caused satisfaction to run through me. My heart still pounding that it almost makes me deaf.
*What is wrong with me? Tsk. I'm smart enough to know what this is... And I don't like it one bit.*
Damn heart. I'm starting to fall for this man?