My one day off. It had finally come around again. I guess that all the stress of working and mum and him, it just makes my week longer. But I woke up this morning, with a smile spread across my face, guess I was more excited for my day off than I expected? I stretched my muscles and yawned before picking myself off the bed and changing into... well I had no idea. It wasn't my uniform, I knew that much. I was going to the market to look for a birthday present, mum never makes a fuss over her birthday, but since my paycheck came I want to treat her!

The chatter and business of the streets were strangely comforting this morning. I breathed in the air and put my hands on the back of my head... just like Ju- No shut up I'm not at work I need to get that guy out of my head. A small jewellers stand caught my eye, the perfect distraction. The prices of the jewels and necklaces on show almost gave me a heart attack. After searching through hundreds of overly priced bracelets and showy off rings, I finally found one. It was beautiful, simple but nevertheless beautiful. It was a gold painted silver chain with a small heart locket. I picked up and admired it. The price was high- well for me, but I could afford it... just about. I rummaged around in my pocket for my purse. My heart stopped.. no coins. I instantly started siving through my memory for where it could be. I breathed a hard sigh of relief, I left it at home. I placed the necklace back in its spot in the corner and started skipping back home.
I was quickly back at the same store, checking for the third time if my money was in my pocket. I went back to the same corner I placed my mums necklace, I searched for a while but I couldn't seem to find it. Disappointment spread across my face, but I was determined.
I did find another one, it wasn't the same but it would do. Even more conveniently this one was well in my price range.
The rest of my day just seemed to pass without out any difficulty but I was tired. I went to bed slightly earlier than usual. I still had a fun filled day at the palace to enjoy tomorrow! Obviously I'm being sarcastic. My mum walked in an sat on the end of my bed, ''How's everything going with you, you know at the palace?'' my mum is extraordinary. Even now she worries about me, I hesitated slightly. I was so tempted to tell her everything, but then again.. whats there to tell? ''Everything's fine, just a little boring,'' I laugh and try to stifle a yawn, mum put her hand on my shoulder, ''you need rest, darling,'' she kissed my forehead and left. Silence filled my room and my body started to relax.
My eyes shot open as soon as I heard his voice, ''Get up.'' His words were blunt but playful as usual, ''Hello? Am I just going to talk to myself until you... GET UP'' I replied him as cold as always, ''I am up.'' That familiar smirk pulled across his lips, ''Can't you even pretend to enjoy seeing me?'' He chuckled and sat at the end of my bed, I interrupted his laugh, ''What are you doing here Jud- He interrupted me, ''ah,ah,ah, what did I tell you.'' I sighed but I was too tired to come up with a decent response, ''What are you doing here, OH GREAT LORD JUDAL,'' He laughed, ''No need to be so enthusiastic!'' My silence answered him, ''ugh, fine! You're no fun, I came to tell you you're not going to the palace tomorrow'' I raised an eyebrow, ''wha-'' Another interruption, ''You're not going to the palace because your coming with me,'' He smiled widely,he seemed proud as if this was his best ever scheme. ''I'm not going anywhere with you, Judal.''
''Yes you are,''
''Am not,''
''Stop repeating yourself,'' He lunged himself closer to me, his lips ever so close to mine, ''You. Are. Coming. Sorry, there's no option for you here, little kitten,'' ...you say that like Ive always had choice... He edged inches closer, now I could feel his breath brushing across my lips, ''You're coming because you're fun to play with,'' There was a flash of light and Judal was gone, leaving a hand written not on the top of my head. ... Wait outside the castle.. if you know what's good for you...

Of course I was there the next night, I have sense. I stood where he had explained to, I sat on the steps and waited for his arrival. I waited.. and waited. It had almost been an hour, he may not even show, just another one of his new games. That's great... Right? Then why do I feel sad? I'm kicking myself but I can't help it anymore. I stood up to make my way to the castle, no doubt he'd be there. Just as my foot his the final step I was whisked of my feet, the same as when we first met, but it wasn't Judal. As soon as I realised, I started struggling more violently , as was tossed into the back of the caravan. I then saw that I was confronted with a pack of rough looking large men, one with shackles in his hands... Slave traders... ''This one will do just fine,'' I got up and tried to run away, I was pinned down but nowhere near as softly as Judal, ''STOP KICKING, BITCH'' One of the men had his fist clenched into a ball, and swung for my face. I closed my eyes and braced for the pain.. but it never came. I hesitantly opened my eyes, all of the men were writhing with pain on the ground and I someone stood infront of me, his fists still clenched. I suddenly realised who it was. ''God, you really don't like waiting do you'' He breathed a sigh and picked me up, bridal style for a change. But even now his evil expression didn't change from his usual one, he smirked slightly. Judal put me down on a weird carpet, which just perfectly fit the two of us, ''You love to cause trouble don't you, girly'' He laughed, I didn't answer I just kept my had lowered, trying to hide my burning red cheeks, he laughed, ''This is going to be too easy,'' He lifted and planted an easy kiss on to my lips.

Hi guys! sorry I haven't updated had an exam and shiz, but hey ho! here it is, I'll update, again probably on tuesday-ish time? I'm only expecting they'll be about 1/2 chapters left of this story! Anyway, thanks for reading!