Love in Plain Sight
Chapter 7: Love Life Conflicts
As Sofia watched as Cedric got out of bed she began thinking he was such a good person that she was sad every time he thought he needed to prove himself to her father when in reality he had always done what he thought was right as well as trying his upmost best to gain respect and approval. As she watched Cedric get out of bed she was glad that he had not had the time to change. "But what if he had nothing but his breeches?" a small dark thought slipped into her mind. Sofia could feel a blush coming to her face as she pushed the thought to the dark corners of her mind."Why would I think such a thing" she thought. Hoping that Cedric could not read her thoughts because if he did she would probably die from embarrassment. Looking back up she found that Cedric was not in the room or so she thought until she felt a pair of hands hug her from behind and whispered in her ear. "Hello princess you care to tell me why you my dear are haunting my dreams?" she was caught she smiled to herself and turned her head a bit to face Cedric. Before replying "Why do you think my pirate sorcerer?" she gave him a mischievous smile.
Cedric just looked at his beautiful princess with as much love as he had in his being. She had invaded his dreams in order to what he thought see and help him out of his misery. Now as he looked to the princess she was blushing like a dragon had roasted her face. Chuckling to himself he wondered what was causing the now so talkative princess to be so quiet. Giving her a hug from behind he noticed that Sofia nearly jumped out of her chair that she was sitting in. Taking his wand from the wand case she had made for him during Wesalia Cedric conjured up a single purple rose before placing it in Sofia's hair replying "You princess Sofia bring out only the best in me. Now what are you doing here?" He asked before returning his wand to its case. "I needed some help creating some new shield upgrades for the guards. But I don't know how so I came to the best sorcerer for some help but you were asleep I didn't want to wake you up. "Sofia said before getting up from her chair and walking over to give him a hug from behind while he was putting away his wand in its case. Cedric now used to Sofia's random hugs from time to time took her hands and twirled her around so that he was hugging her. "What made you princess lose interest in your task?" he whispered into her ear. "Why do you worry so much Cedric?" Sofia said avoiding the answer that she knew would embarrass her for life. Cedric also noticed that the princess was avoiding the question. Before answering her question he said "What is it that is on your mind that has made you so quiet princess?" he said still not letting the princess go from the hug.
Looking into Cedric's golden brown eyes Sofia was just speechless. Those eyes that held so much mystery to her, eyes that sought approval from every person around in the room including her always dragged her to try and understand Cedric. What was it about him that never ceased to amaze her. Cedric on the other hand just gazed into Sofia's light blue eyes always pulling him out of his doubts and fears helping him back up when he fell. "Sofia" he said looking to the princess that had taken his heart. Before he found himself being pulled into a kiss by the princess that nearly stunned him for mere moments before relaxing and kissing the princess back. Suddenly there was a knock on Cedric's bedroom door. "Cedric are you in there." Baileywick's demanding tone came through the door. Looking to Sofia Cedric pointed towards the mirror hoping that Sofia understood his intent. Sofia walked quickly over to the closet before closing the door and walking through the portal. Sofia cursed Baileywick for interrupting but it could not be helped. Walking out of the mirror in her closet she decided to change into her dark violet light cotton dress with her black sorceress robe before walking out of her closet. After changing she walked out and turned to lock and enchant the closet lock in case anyone decided to invade her personal secret. After sticking her wand in her cloak she heard a familiar voice "So Sofia where have you been for nearly two hours?" her stepfather was behind her "Damn it" Sofia thought before turning on the spot and facing her step father. "I was bringing some shields over to Cedric's workshop. Then I went outside" she said. Looking to her step father with a rather annoyance as if it was obvious when in reality she was lying. Finally getting up to stand by Sofia's window her father finally spoke. "I've invited Prince Desmond and his parents over for a royal picnic." Sofia knew were this was heading her sister Amber and James were already used as arranged marriage tools. Fine she'd play her father's game. Though it would not end well if something went astray. Chuckling to herself she finally said choosing her words wisely. "When is Prince Desmond arriving dad?" she said pretending to ask out of curiosity. Roland thinking that his stepdaughter had finally come to her senses responded. "Three days from now." Sofia thought "-that's short notice well no matter if my sources are correct since Desmond's confidence was boosted he has been acting overly confident he may try to seduce me and if so than I must be extra cautious-" Sofia had been so absorbed in thought she almost lost what her step father was saying. "And so Sofia if all goes well you may be married to Desmond" Sofia nearly fell over
"-No-" she thought that isn't going to happen because she had a plan. Finally her step Father left her room to let her think on the prospect that she may be wed to Prince Desmond. "Finally he's gone knocking on the door of her closet twice Sofia heard a three knock respond. Unlocking the Closet door Sofia looked at Cedric who looked like he would be sick from fury. Entering the closet door she shut and locked it before turning to Cedric and reassuring him. "Cedric don't worry I was lying." she said "You Sofia lied?" Cedric said shocked then remained calm. "What's your father thinking?" He said putting his hands to his temples trying to think of a solution. "That boy will bring nothing but trouble." Sofia looked to Cedric and said "Amber told me he has tried to seduce several princess to bend to his whims." My plan to expose him is to use myself as bait. Cedric looked at the princess with shock which was quickly replaced with concern. "How would you use yourself as bait Sofia?" Said Cedric. "Cedric I'll need you to stand invisible if you can please." said Sofia "The royal picnic will take place in the gardens if anything was to go astray I will need you as a witness Cedric. Also if it's one thing you've taught me Cedric is this never go anywhere without your wand." Sofia said looking back up to her mentor before giving him a hug. Cedric looked down at the young princess "You always know how to make me feel better Sofia so I trust your judgment" he said before he received another kiss from Sofia.
