Scatola Musicale: Chapter One: Custode-Principessa Accordo (Guardian-Princess Agreement)

"I still remember the days we spent together...the days we laughed and told secrets...and those days...are the best...I'm Ezekiel Cozart...and this is how I met her..."

It was a very bright morning. Sun shines very bright, people from here are busy with their jobs. My name is Ezekiel Cozart. I'm from a very poor family. My father William Cozart is a carpenter, while my mother Eliza Cozart is a housewife. I have two younger brothers, they are James Cozart and Nicholas Cozart. Because I'm the eldest, I have to work and help my father in the age of six. "Father, can I ask you something ?" Ezekiel asked, "What is it Ezekiel ?" His father replied, "Uhm, I want to experience school. I'm already 17 yrs. old but I still haven't gone to a school." Ezekiel answered to his father. "My son, I know what you feel. We're very poor that's why I can't give you what you want." His father replied, "Okay. I'll work hard to get some money, and after I earn big amount, I will go to a school and learn" Ezekiel answered. When dawn had arrived, William went home and left Ezekiel at the workshop when a beautiful woman showed. "Excuse me sir, can I ask you some questions ?" the woman asked, "Yeah sure. uhm, what is it Milady ?" Ezekiel turn around and looked at the woman, "Uhm, do you know where I can find Ezekiel Cozart ?" The woman asked without knowing anything, "Uhm, what do you want from me Milady ?" Ezekiel asked back to the woman, "E-Eh ? Y-You're Ezekiel Cozart ?" The woman asked, "Yeah, I am Ezekiel Cozart" Ezekiel answered, "My name is Elisa Roberts. I am 17 yrs. old" The woman introduced herself, "Uhm, Who are you ? (O.O ?)" Ezekiel asked, "Eh ? (O.O'''?)" the woman got confused. "Milady, have I met you before ?" Ezekiel asked the woman, "N-no I guess" Elisa answered. "I think you look familiar. But I don't remember when I saw you" Ezekiel said, "Uhm, I have to go now Ezekiel, sir, ciao ciao" The woman waved and left.The next day, Ezekiel went to the workshop early to clean up, and when he reached the workshop, he saw Elisa standing at the front of the workshop, waiting. "Sorry if I'm mistaken Milady but, aren't you the woman who went here yesterday ?" Ezekiel asked Elisa, "Y-yes, uhm, Sir." Elisa replied. " What do you want from me Milady ?" Ezekiel asked, "You can call me Elisa Sir. I don't like being called like that" Elisa said. "Sorry Mila- I mean Elisa (^^'''a)" Ezekiel said. "Sir, uhm, I don't know if your okay with this but, I'm looking for a man who can protect me." Elisa said. " What ? Protect you from what Eisa ?" Ezekiel asked, "Well, a King is searching for me because I'm engaged with him because of my parents, but I don't like to marry the King so I ran away from home, and now, the King is searching for me" Elisa explained, "Oh, I see. I don't want to be called a bodyguard. Id rather want to be called as your guardian." Ezekiel replied, "Eh ? Does it mean that you agree ?" Elisa asked gratefully, "Yes. I do agree. I'll become your guardian, but in exchange, I want you to help me with my family" Ezekiel replied, "Okay (^_^) that's a promise !" Elisa replied gratefully. After that, Ezekiel went back home with Elisa. "So Elisa, Italy has no King so, does it mean you're a foreigner ?" Ezekiel asked, "Uhm, yeah. Actually, I'm from England, and I ran away from home and went here to Italy to runaway and hide from the King." Elisa explained, "Ooh, now I get it. You want me to protect you from the king of England right ?" Ezekiel asked, "Yes, that;s what I want you to do." Elisa answered. "So, what will be the sign of our agreement ?" Ezekiel asked, "This music box will be the sign of our agreement. While you're protecting me, you'll also need to protect that music box because it is the sign of our agreement." Elisa replied. "ooh, okay. Starting from now, I will be your guardian. And I will protect you from that King." Ezekiel said. Elisa smiled and wondered if he will be able to protect her. [END]