She can't be trusted. None of those hillbillies can be trusted. And here one is; in my beloved kingdom. As much as I would love to be as far away as possible from her, I can't. Keeping her under close scrutiny is necessary. I have to keep a watchful eye on her because she might be a threat, not because everything she does is mesmerizing..I mean, who knows what that wild woman is capable of?
Ugh, the way she totters behind our lord disgust me.
They can't truly be in love.
It has to be a façade to keep this kingdom's morale up. Everything about her burns me up! That unyielding and headstrong personality. A belligerent woman who knows no respect to those far more worthy than her. A woman who actually enjoys combat. What girl would prefer to have short hair? Hair that's brown, slightly layered..full of body..smells nice..and-
"You really don't trust her, do you?"
Guan Yu, despite his size, can easily approach you undetected and scare the shit out of you. I slightly jump from his booming voice and compose myself immediately. For however long he might've been standing there, my soft gaze turns into steel so it wouldn't be so obvious.
It's hard catching myself when I don't even realize I am slipping...
"She can't be trusted. There has to be some type of scheme just waiting to be hatched. Whatever it may be, I'll figure it out before she puts it in action."
"You think she would still be planning something? Its been some time now."
Guan Yu and I watched as Lord Liu Bei and Lady Shu…Lady Sun Sha-…Sun Shang Xiang. Guan Yu and I watched as Lord Liu Bei and Sun Shang Xiang snuggled into each other as they talked passionately on and on about something.
Lord Liu Bei's hand was snaked around Sun Shang Xiang's waist and rested there as if it was glued. Sun Shang Xiang laid her head on his chest and had her ear pressed against it as if it was a stethoscope listening out for his heart. She was fiddling with his hair as he caressed her leg that was slightly propped up on him. The peach tree they sat beneath showered them with its blossom's petals; completing the romantic scene. They were happy. That meant Lord Liu Bei was happy. Which means I am happy…or that's how it usually went.
"That's just it. She's waiting for our guard to fall so she can strike when we are least expecting it. If she's truly benign, great. We have nothing to worry about. But in the meantime, I'll keep her in my sights. I'll catch her."
"Hm. Very well, then. Don't allow me to interfere."
Concluding his sentence with a stroke of his beard, Guan Yu left as quietly as he arrived. My stomach grew tighter and tighter at the sight of those two.
Those jade green eyes dance around as they lock on to each and every petal that falls in front of them. They glimmer with bliss; elation. That smile never falters, not even for a second. The dainty hands that tinkered with the black locks of the ruler of Shu can easily put a man at ease; but those same hands are capable of killing them, too.
Yes, that's it.
That's the only way I should think of her. As a despicable killer who has no qualms about manipulating and slaughtering those who oppose her ludicrous views and ideals. Not as a love interest.
Love..interest..as in, interested in loving her…or..falling in love..or-!
Did I really just…say..that..?!
Hell, she's the ruler of Shu's wife! That would be utmost inappropriate!
As I finished berating myself over these silly thoughts, Lord Liu Bei and Lady Sun Shang Xiang begin to make their exit and head back toward the castle. Sun Shang Xiang looks endearingly into Lord Liu Bei's face as they walk off and smiles to herself. A little pang of some type of….turmoil…was eminent in my chest.
That's right my lady, I have my sights on you. Just wait till I catch you.