Hey guys, here it is the second chapter, I know, I just uploaded the first yesterday, but I couldn't behold mysfelf! Thanks for the reviews, also I´m adding the meaning of the Turkish words at the end of the chapter( I´m still with no beta btw) I send you a lots of hugs and I hope you like this one!
Chapter 2 " My resolution"
I woke up that day with my whole body stiff, for how long I was asleep?
I looked to my left and found my dad sleeping in the bed, and I bet that with the concern of hurting him I stayed in the same position all the time I was sleeping next to him, I smiled and got up very carefully of the bed, trying to let him stay in that position, when my foot reached the floor I felt the chills got into my body.
Luckily it seemed no one came looking for me in my dad`s room, right know I didn't want to deal with the old witch`s followers.
"Well dad, you always told me that I would be a terrific woman that will change the country for better, and that`s what I'm going to do" I bit my lower lip and went to the bathroom door opening it and getting in. Abe`s (the nickname I always use for my dad) Bathroom was twice bigger than mine, Painted in soft tones of golden, and the marble floor make it all shiny.
I looked at my face through the mirror, my puffy eyes had sadness and Fatigue written all over, also my face was emaciated everything pointed one fact, I Rosemarie Mazur, looked like shit.
I tried to wash over the puffed and shity look and tied my hair in a high ponytail exposing my tattoos back in my neck.
There is this kind of tradition in the Royal family, when the Daughter turns 18, you get some tattoos to recognize you as the Kiz of the Kasaba, or in matter of speaking, that you are an "adult" and other thing…that tattoos hurt a lot! It`s like you have mutants bees biting your neck, but then I did my best and stayed still and didn't cry, I wasn't a wimpy little girl! Also the tattoos looked badass.
Christian Teased me all the days that my aching neck longed, but who laugh last, laughs the best, he would get some tattoos like this when he turned 21 and take the kingdom.
And that thought brought me to my dilemma, but I knew I had do what I have my hands to keep the nation at peace, and most of all (selfishly) my family.
When I thought I was more or less acceptable, i left the bathroom giving a last glance at my father's body lying on the bed and I felt a crumb of my heart ache.
Maybe the reason that the old bitch hated me was because my mom made my dad ill, well, it`s not like she put a spell on him or that kind of crap, she just leave.
At what time I was about fifteen years old, my mum just leave the palace, without a trace to where she left and why, that made my dad heartbroken, since that day my dad started to get sick, and the little sickness came more and more.
And know, he was just lying in bed, he barely opened his eyes, he breathed, but his mind did not seem to be here anymore, and yes, I blamed my mom for making this to him.
"görüşürüz baba" I mumbled and made my way to my room, I could feel the sea breeze flood the hallways, and I kept walking toward my safety place.
I was glad to have not encountered any servant or guard on my way, or even Christian and Lissa.
I got inside my room and went to the balcony to clear my mind, the wind made my hair curl in the ponytail, I would miss a lot this place, this view, all I had heard about Russia was that I had very cold weather and almost all were stones and cities, but here, in Bodrum, the castle had this view of the magnificent Aegean Sea, the sun made my skin tremble, yes, I would miss all this.
"Princess Rose" I knew who was it, and I didn't wanna turn around to face him.
"What do you want you little traitor?" My anger flowed through the words, and I knew it would hit him right in to his face, and even heart.
"I`m sorry for all this…Rose" he said my name without the Princess part that I hated too. "I wish I could help you with this, but it`s not like when we played hide and seek and I let you cheat to Christian and Lissa" I tried not to smile, but I failed, that stupid man that made me be so weak!
"I know" I said suddenly "and I'll do it, just because I want to protect Christian, Lissa, and the whole nation" I faced him and give him a serious look
"You have grown up, Rose" he looked at me, trying to tell how much I had change in the past three years.
"I had to "that was my simply reply, ever since my dad got sick, I had to grow up, I was still badass and temperamental, but now I had to think a little more the things, if you had told me a few years before, that I had to get married, I would have laugh so hard and say that you are crazy as a cow
"I know you had" suddenly, his arms wrap me and I felt a dull pain in the heart "Your dad would be so proud of you Rose" he smiled" you are a truly strong woman that loves her people" We keep this way, looking at the view and I broke the hug,
"Come on, are you getting sentimental now? What happened with the tough Captain Erul of Turkish army?" he chuckled and I just give him my best man eating smile.
"You will never change Rosie" I laugh and punch him in the arm joking.
"Don't call me that or I will put you three feet under" He laugh harder
"I know you would, and I hear that you beated some guards that were trying to get you in the market of the city" he gave me a stiff look and I smiled wider.
"Oh, but it was their fault! They can´t distinguish when to leave me alone sometimes" I saw a ghost smile in his blank face, he shook his head in disapproval. I was quite difficult princess, when I was young I never liked sit in my room with the other royal woman and learn to sew, smile and nod to everything a man asked me to do, and having Christian as a big brother, he was taught how to handle a sword and to fight… and I liked that, my dad and mom never put a battle in that, actually I knew my mom like that, me being a self-sufficient girl that could fight her own troubles. I loved training, First it was with Christian´s teachers, and then I went for something bigger, Galip arrived to the castle when I was twelve, so, after a long and rough chit chat for making him teach me new moves, he agree to teach me. "Poor guards, I mean, I think that they don't endure because the wounds, they suffer to their hurt ego, because a girl kicked them asses!"Some men could be dumpy Bitches about their ego and testosterone.
All of a sudden the door opened revealing a worried Lissa, I could be aware of her anxious mind-set, but a sign of relief crossed her face when she saw me with Galle.
"Hey there Liss" she salute us and walk to the balcony.
"Greets Captain Erul" Galip just nodded
"Hello Lady Vasilissa" they were always this formal.
I could feel Lissa, she was trying to hold on herself, she knew! She knew what Tatiana told me, all the guilt, pain and sorrow was written in her face.
"I'm sorry" That´s all she said looking me trough those emerald eyes.
"Don't be Lissa" and then, her eyes watered, and came right into my arms hugging me tight.
"Oh Rose! It´s not fair!" She kept crying over my arms, I respond the hug and combed her hair with my fingers and she continue crying, it was funny, I was the one that should be crying and terrified, but we always worked like this, Lissa is the sentimental, and me the column that supports her.
"I be acquainted with that Liss, but this is the only way I could keep you safe, the whole kingdom too" I hold her sad face and she just shook her head.
"no, Christian is in pure rage, he is talking to the council, trying to make them change of mind, letting him rule the kingdom early" she had determination on her face, she didn't want to let me go, as I didn't want to let her get hurt.
"Lissa, please, don't make him do any kind of brainless move!, I have to do this Liss, I have to save you both" She looked to my eyes and felt the resolve in my voice, and that´s when I knew I had made my choice.
"I will miss you so much Rose!"She cried and the grip in her hug made me wonder of the real strength in Lissa.
"I will miss you too Liss, my sweet little twin" I joked her and she smiled al little bit "you have to be strong, take care of Christian, don't let him do anything stupid" She just nodded with some tears in her reddish cheeks.
"I promise" I smiled and turn to look at Galip, he haven't say a word since Lissa got in, and I thanked that.
"Please, take care of them" I asked him pleading and he seem to be fighting whit himself.
"I can't" he stated, and I glared at him, Lissa still in my arms put her gaze on him.
"Why?" it wasn't a question, it was a statement.
"Because I will join you in your journey to Russia" he just stated, and then I realized I haven't even thought in that.
"I…how… we are going to get there…and when?" I spoke slowly, like trying to make an idea of me living in a foreign country.
"By train, The Prince order a especial Train for you, he is coming to get you in a few days" I felt my stomach get hit by sickness " but I'll make sure you get to Russia in excellent shape" I thanked him a lot this time, I didn't want to take that long trip with my strange fiancé and his guards.
"I want to join you" said Lissa very softly breaking our embrace.
"you can't, you have to stay and look for Christian" Lissa and Christian had being together since my sixteen birthday, they loved each other, at first I was unwilling to accept this, but after I seen how much they loved the other, I gave them my blessing, of course I warned Christian, if he hurt Lissa I will make sure the only one who have heirs will be me.
"But…" she was trying to argue with Rose Mazur? She didn't even learn the lesson of the guards?
"no buts Liss, I'm trusting in you for keeping my dumb head brother sane" Lissa Sighed and I smiled at her and Galip" I´ll show that Prince Why Rose Mazur is so badass" I got an evil grin and Lissa and Galip chuckled " maybe he will realize he didn't want to get married and still support our kingdom"
"I hope on that Rose, but don't make him hate the kingdom" said Galip and I turned to face him with a clearly pouting.
"Me? You know im irresistible to men" and I gave my best man eating smile and he smirked.
"I KNOW that" and smiled with that heartbroken smile and he wiggled his eyebrows
"You are no fun!" I complained and I heard Lissa Trying to stop Laughing.
"Well Rose, we have to do some shopping for this trip!"Lissa said exited, only Lissa could brought bright things over bad circumstances.
"Okay, that´s my language sister!" Galip stared at us fearing "oh yeah Mr. Erul is joining us!" he looked in horror.
"Oh come on Rose!!" he complained but I just shook my head, I made my decision and he will join.
I took a quick glance at the hanging wall Clock and looked back at them
"Okay, Tomorrow morning we will meet at the front door" Lissa nodded excited and Galip just mumbled some cursing " na ,na don't curse Galle, it's a bad example for little and pure girls over here"
"Girls? I only see Lissa" He teased me and I frown at him.
"Well Mr. Galle, its not my intention but get your ass out of here, I'm going to take a shower" I shooed him and went to my bathroom.
I take a long and hot bath, I needed it, I could felt my muscles relaxing and exhale noisily in delighted mood. When I finished the bath I put a simple and long cotton dress which one I sleep in, and a my red and very long silk robe.
And with that we left the room.
I had to get a word with Christian, so I waited for him at the dining hall, the time was about seven pm, so he would make his appearance, that´s what we shared most in common, food!
I take a seat and ask the servants to bring me some food! I missed lunch so my stomach eating my entrails, I know, I'm such a lady.
I almost squealed, they broughtMantı!! The religion for every Turkish person in the globe!
Manti is a super delicious food that is served topped with yogurt and garlic and spiced with red pepper powder and melted butter, and topped with ground sumac and/or dried mint, and it has chopped meat, or even chicken, it's a bliss to the paladar.
"Thanks!" I cried and the servant chuckled, and I almost felt they were trying to make me feel all good and happy with details like this, and I appreciated them, but if this was the queen of bitch´s idea, ill not be so happy…but still it was my favorite food so I would eat it anyways.
When I was in the middle of my food Christian stormed into the room and I sighed, he come directly to my chair and looked at me.
"you are not going to get married Rose, i… will do anything in my hands" he glance at me with this overprotection look that made me sense the brotherly love he had for me.
"I will abi" I chomped a portion of food and wait for it.
"Are you crazy?!" I was about to reply that whit some of harsh comments but I could see all that worry in his face.
"Christian, I will be ok… this is… what I have to do for the kingdom" I give him the glance that I was sure of my decision and he sighed.
"I just… I can´t lose you Rose, I can´t lose you as I did lose my mom and dad" my heart ached again, I glanced and smile sweetly.
"You won´t Chris, you will rule the kingdom with wisdom, but right now we have to make some sacrifices for the harmony in the nation" I could see the hurt in himself, he blamed for not being strong enough right now "don't feel pity, this is my decision, no one is to be blamed" perhaps the old witch does.
"When are you leaving" he asked me as he grab a seat next to me and a servant brought him the food and something to drink.
"in a few days I guess" I shrugged "Galle is going to escort me" I saw him relax a little, he liked Galip, he was like a older brother for both of us.
"if he… tries something or hurts you i… would personally come all the way to Russia to hunt him down" the anger flood his face and I gave him a soft look.
"Don't worry big bro, I would do it myself" and I grinned and he copy me.
"Seni seviyorum bebek kiz" he told me and smiled.
"Seni seviyorum abi" he half hugged me with one arm and we break apart, me continue eating and he starting.
Lissa join us in minutes and I suspect that she heard our chitchat and tried to gave us space.
"oh sweet lord Rose, I hope the Prince has a good cook and resources, in the other way he would have to pawn his whole kingdom to feed you" Christian and her start laughing and I gave them a serious look, but my mouth twitched and I bursted laughing with them.
"hey, if he wants me as her woman he have to feed me well" I stated and that made them laugh a lot more.
We finished dinner and give our goodnights kisses (well, just Lissa and Christian….Because…eww!!)
I enter my room and lock the door, I left my robe in the chair and let myself lay in bed.
I didn't sleep fast, instead I stay awake thinking in all the events of today, trying to imagine what my life would be in a couple of days, how the Prince was, I only hoped he is not a really old Prince, you know, that he could be my dad!... I mean, maybe of just looking at me he would get a stroke…. But…that sound tempting…
Finally I made my way into my sleep and cuddled in the covers.
I heard a banging in my door and woke up abruptly, almost falling of my bed, I groaned in complain because the knocking went even louder.
"I'm coming!" I took my silk robe and put it on, and then I opened the door, revealing a smiley and ready Lissa "shoot! I forgot!" I snapped back to my room leaving the door open and Lissa got in and close it.
"I knew you were going to forget, so here I am, you have a plenty hour for getting ready" I start to look out for my dresses and put on a simple red dress with small golden patterns (pictures in my profile).
"How it looks?" I asked Lissa, she was wearing a simple pink one, we didn't like to call the attention in the market, but I did like to raise the attention, but the market means a long walk, and with my favorite dresses I couldn't stay very still.
"Looks good, like always" she smiled and i grabbed a bag and went to the main gates with Lissa by my side, Galle was there waiting for us, with other three guards that I didn't recognize.
"Oh, I didn't know we would have a whole escort" I glance at him in displeasure and he smiled at me.
"Princess, we have to make sure you are secure" but whit that I could find the secret " old witch didn't want you to go alone in case you escape" but then, I didn't care, I will spend this shopping trip with Lissa happy!
"Okay, let´s roll the streets" at my command, the other guards and Galle start walking behind us and I tried to ignore them.
The clothe market was in the center of the city, with hundreds of tents hanging of the walls, it was beautiful, like a show of colors, they were clothing, jewelry, all types of things you could find over here, and they were simple stunning.
We reach our favorite tent and I smile to Alice, the salesperson.
"Princess, Lady Lissa" she smiled at us, Alice was kind of wacky on her head, but she had this gorgeous dresses and necklaces.
"hello Alice" I greet her and she bring to me a orange/ red dress that was fantastic" oh god, its awesome"
"yes Princess, it makes your skin looks softer" she look into my eyes and gave me a blue crystal necklace(pick in profile) "and so, something you lost will be back to you" her eyes went into mine I could swear that she could look through my soul.
"Oh…ok Alice" I gave her the money and Lissa and I Kept buying Dresses, I can bet that we visit the hundred tents, and I knew for the reason that the look that Galle and the other guards had was…priceless.. Until dawn, and then Galle told us that we should head back to the castle, it was dangerous
"Gezz that was great!" Lissa sighed and we came with our bags full of items, I put mines in my closet and Lissa Wait for me to do it.
"You know, this was pretty fun" Then we went to grab a bite, well for me, a lots of bites, and I'm sure I eat like an elephant, I was starving (like always).
I went to my room after finishing dinner and say goodbye to Liss and Christian, I had this feeling that they were going to stay awake…. So I rush before having scenes of love that make me felt bad of my lack of love life , I was super tired after the whole day walking store to store, so I take my hot bath to relax my hurting feet and lay down to bed.
"Rose! ROSE!" I heard Lissa´s screams and I got up bumping with the quilts and with acrobatic maneuvers lay on the floor whit no broken bones, really if all the time I woke up like this I would die young, I rushed to open the door, all the worries in Lissa´s face made my worry myself " what´s wrong!?"
"The..Prince…" She was panting, I imagine that came running to my dorm" the Prince is here!" I eyed her whit panic.
End of chapter two
Yes, I know, please don't kill me, but I promised I will update today so Dimitri´s arrival will be posposed to the 3rd chapter, I hope you like this one, you know I accept any reviews, even the ones that tell me that is bad and why, well, here are the words and their meanings:
Bebek Kiz: Baby sister
Abi: Brother
Baba: Dad
Görüşürüz: See you soon
Seni seviyorum: I love you
That´s all people, please pleaaase click the green word below! Hugs, hana