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Chapter 12: Impatience
Puss was in the barracks getting ready to start his new day of work, grabbed his belt and the sword.
It had been five days since the events of the tavern, that is, during those days he couldn't get together with Kitty. Puss missed her too much.
Things were getting complicated, there were very close supervision in that place because the suspicions that had the kingdom were more than clear and high. Even they had a spy with their respective sources. The owners chose to close the passage to the tavern to protect the rest and most importantly, they weren't captured. Also, the owners considering the idea of changing sector gradually to return to normal. By the way, Joey would go to know the new way to access the tavern. It is worth mentioning that his friend hasn't been able to see Claire either.
Puss left and relieved his partner, he had to take care of the garden area of the palace, unfortunately, there were all the princess rehearsing a matter of etiquette, every time he passed Dulcinea didn't stop looking at him. Honestly, Puss didn't feel like dealing with the Princess, nor with her whims or anything.
He walked calmly looking at the beautiful landscape, the gardeners did a good job with the plants, the sky was blue and there was a nice wind. He closed his eyes and immediately the memories with Kitty appeared in his mind, the exciting synchronized dance they had, each pirouette, the energetic atmosphere ... her smell, those beautiful blue eyes, her captivating smile ... And her laughter! He loved to hear her laugh!
His thoughts were interrupted by a surprise hug he received from behind. Puss swore to notice the coldness that gesture caused him.
- Princess Dulcinea, good afternoon - he said without flinching.
- Somebody got up with the left foot - the white cat answered him.
-I'm just doing my job and one of them is treating royalty properly - he replied.
- Oh, Puss! You don't need so much courtesy with me and you know it - she told him.
The orange cat called attention the change of mood of the princess. She acted more ... Nice? Not dominant?
-When did our relationship change? - she asked, disregarding herself.
-I think this changed when you used me for your convenience - Puss said without thinking, he had wanted to say that for a long time.
-That isn't true! What a way to misinterpret things! - Dulcinea said trying to control herself. She took Puss's hands.
-You know that was that way - he said letting go of her grip, he felt uncomfortable - I want to make it clear to you that I had feelings ... but not anymore, I only feel respect towards you, for that reason I want to ask you to respect my space - he said taking a couple of steps away.
She narrowed her eyes, was furious - Then it wasn't a real feeling - she spat.
- Maybe, I don't know - he said.
- At least ... that there is another girl, because the feelings don't go from one day to the next - she attacked - You would have known how to wait.
Puss was filling his patience.
-One thing is wait and quite another is to learn to value yourself and know when you are using me- he defended himself - And maybe that other girl that you say, values and loves me more - added -One takes care of your people you love.
The white cat was silent, had a lot of anger and was about to shout a few things, she was pointing him with her finger, couldn't even get out her voice when they called.
-This conversation isn't over yet - she said leaving the place.
Puss exhaled frustrated, almost could not stand it anymore.
Kitty was sitting in the headquarters in the middle of the meeting about the escape plan. Carlos and Noah were in the place, who reviewed the steps to follow in the next phase of the plan.
The female cat was sitting semi-reclining on her table, playfully playing with her knife, she was pensive and bored, only she thought it was her beloved Royal Guard, his piercing gaze, his warm caresses and reconfronting embraces that enlivened her life, cute things he said to her ... He knew how to make her feel better! And it always lifted her spirits!
She didn't even know when she loved him so much ... She longed to see him soon and be close to him, plant a kiss and ...
- Or not Kitty? - asked one of his companions.
-What? - she asked disoriented.
-Awake! - he scolded - That we can take care of getting three carts ...
-Oh, sure! No problem with that - she agreed - When would we do that? How many carts will we have available after that?
-In view that we are about sixty escapists ... about eight carts - Carlos replied - We have three available and maybe get two more.
-Well, while we'll see how steal the three carts and if we can steal more.
-Hey and the horses? - asked one of the band.
-There's no problem with that - Noah replied.
-The other thing to mention, when you get them, You have to hide them anywhere in the middle point of the kingdom, then you give us the location and we'll pick them up, so the guards won't suspect anything. You have to do it during this week - he explained.
-Ok - said the leader of the band - Today I'll send several of our people to keep an eye on the carts that are easy to steal - warned - Tomorrow there will be a meeting in the afternoon to carry out the plan.
- If everything goes well, we only have to gather the supplies and determine the day of escape.
They chatted other details, after a while Claire arrived leaving the official list of all those would escape.
-Excuse me ... I'll rob Kitty a little while - she said and the rest nodded - Claire and Kitty left the headquarters. The dark cat could notice how excited her friend was.
-I have news! - She said happily - The owner of the tavern is moving to another place - she said - But! ... The official members will have this pass - she added showing the object - Let's go today to get one for you!
-Ok ... and you're very happy because you'll see your love - she said smiling when saw her friend practically hyperventilated. Kitty was the same because she would have the opportunity to see Puss, obviously she didn't show her excitement because her friend had no idea.
-Yes! - she said hopping - The issue of the passes is confidential, they'll be delivered to those who are reliable, but those who are in doubt will investigate because they want to catch the snout.
- It was to imagine - Kitty said pensively.
- Yes, they believe that can be of the zone of the plebeians, here it's difficult that we reveal it - Claire said.
-It doesn't matter, then we worry about that - said the female cat, better that Kitty didn't know who was, because she would give a beating ... - Come on, what are we waiting for!
- And since when you are so motivated? - Claire asked who doesn't want things.
Kitty stayed a few seconds in silence, her friend had caught off guard thanks to her enthusiasm to meet Puss.
-It's because I need to distract myself soon, before I go crazy and that place is ideal, do not you think?
- Yes it's true... Are you sure is not something else? - she asked with slight suspicion.
-No, there is nobody and if there was, I would tell you - Kitty answered rolling her eyes - And you? How much you talk! If you are the one in the clouds! - She accused and her friend was silent without being able to defend herself.
-Better I shut up, I always lose out with you - said resigned and made Kitty laugh.
- Let's go - she said and both left.
What her friend was saying was clearly true, Kitty just wanted to meet Puss, but she still didn't know when would tell Claire about their relationship, they haven't agreed with her boyfriend to tell their respective friends.
Speaking of him, she was also worried, Kitty didn't know if he had any problems because of the previous events and now that was the order of the day on "possible betrayals to the kingdom" and the famous tavern...
Unfortunately, the days passed and she had no news of Puss, even though she had been accepted at the new meeting place; by the way had to go through several tests to prove her loyalty, she went regularly to try luck but no. At one point, it crossed her mind to go through the palace only to see that he was fine but she dismissed this idea because of the high security. She had also promised to Puss that she wouldn't risk it.
They had spent so many days without news that during these already had the two carts captured and in that precise moment, they went for the third one. As far as Kitty could find out when investigating the third objective, is the Royal Guard had almost retained them in the palace because they feared that they would "loot" that place and because the thefts had "increased", besides there was a network of " bad class " were fleeing from the low sector.
She rolled her eyes when she heard this, they didn't have idea about them and the palace wasn't even their interest.
Kitty sat on top of a wall, waiting for the signal and swinging one of her legs from the idle she was.
She sighed ... only wanted two things at that moment: See Puss and escape together from the kingdom.
Suddenly she heard the signal and stood up in two beats. Kitty ran to the point where she should be, was ready to distract. According to what she understood, a cart had been parked and the drivers entered a house. Cautiously, Kitty came down, took an object to lock the door, and hid behind an orange stand. She whistled almost imperceptibly and two of her companions arrived and got on the cart and left as quickly as possible.
With the galloping of the horses their owners went out to see what happened but discovered that the door was locked, they struggled to get out.
Kitty barely saw them leave, she knocked down the orange stand with a small avalanche of fruit.
- Stand up idiot before they escape! - said one of them.
The female cat smiled playfully.
When those two stood up, Kitty somersaulted backwards and swiftly slipped away before a knife came from them.
She didn't waste time and made them chase her with a false trail, she started to laugh when saw them go through the other side.
Now she had to meet with her colleagues to help them with one last thing, get rid of the horses while they hid the cart. At first, it was difficult to find them because they had to hide because of the surveillance.
- Everything okay? - Kitty asked as she joined them.
- Yes, luckily, it has been complicated, the middle sector has increased security and many guards walk - said one of his colleagues.
- Yes I realized it - agreed the dark female cat - At least this is the last cart, Noah and Carlos will take care of the rest.
- You're right - said the other - Although we still lack the supplies and medicines.
- But that's easier - said his partner - Of that we'll worry later, Kitty please, take care of the horses, we'll do our thing.
- No problem - she answered - Tomorrow there is a meeting - the female cat said and they nodded.
Kitty first went for one, it wasn't easy to carry a four-kilogram animal, so she preferred to go through the more deserted passages until approaching the square where the noise was, she freed the horse from the passage and scared him to run away leaving a little scandal.
She sneaked back to go to the other horse but this released him to the other side. Kitty finished her task and went back to the house to rest and talk with her friend.
Dulcinea already lost count of the times she tried to make some kind of relationship with Puss, and she didn't know what to do. She tried to be nice even though it cost her a lot and also tried to have conversations with him, but Puss responded sharply and kept his distance.
Dulcinea wanted to recover him, no matter how, even she had no idea why that sudden change with respect to his feelings, she remembered perfectly how he was dumbfounded, she noticed that he died for her and Puss did what she asked without complain ... everything had changed since that trip.
And worse, her sisters were almost matched, she was the only one left behind. The suitors she had as an option... they were lost cases... She had to do something but now! Because she had to convince her father to return to promote Puss in another more powerful position, so they can engaged.
She hurried down the stairs. The palace was silent and everyone was sleeping, just slipped away from a couple of guards to get to the gardens.
Dulcinea only had an answer to that. It's the only thing occurred to her… Puss must have another girl, there was no doubt about that or another explanation and if he didn't confirm to her, she would find out ... no matter what the cost. Dulcinea had to recover him and she didn't care if that girl existed or not, she would easily get her out of the way and then she would see what would do with Puss so that he would return to her as before.
The princess could see the presence of the guy, who was waiting in hiding in the bushes.
- You can go out, it isn't necessary so much mystery - she ordered and the guy laughed in response.
- You have to be cautious, princess - he said - What services do you require?
-I like that way, to the point - said Dulcinea - I need you to find out everything about someone, his movements, where he is going, what he do, who he is with, everything.
-Only informative? - he asked.
- Yes, but if you know that he is with someone you tell me immediately - she said.
- In what, specifically? - the guy asked.
- In a romantic plan - responded as if spitting poison.
-I understand ... - said a little curious at the request of the princess - What is his name?
- Puss, belongs to the Royal Guard - she replied.
-I know him a little... but… Do not he work here? - he asked.
-That doesn't matter now, just bring me news and then I'll tell you what to do. You start tomorrow and just bring me news I'll pay you - ordered again. She read his mind at the doubt that was on his face. He nodded silently, he didn't want to say anything else. - You can go - the princess added.
Dulcinea turned around and said goodbye.
She had to catch Puss, who is the girl who displaced and removed her claws, whoever she was, was going to pay dearly.
- Puss… Can you tell me what's wrong with you? - Joey asked who noticed that his friend was very thoughtful but today a little more irritated - You've been ass-faced for days.
-It's nothing - reassured him, rolling his eyes.
- You don't fool me, you've been like this for weeks - he counterattacked.
The orange cat exhaled, obviously he was very worried about Kitty, almost a month without knowing about her and since the tavern happened, he had no way to contacting her, if she was okay or if there was some kind of reprisal; because he didn't know about the decisions they made regarding the low area for a while. That brought him restless, telling that Dulcinea didn't stop harassing him.
That is! Puss could blame her!
- It's the whimsical that has me bored, there is no day that doesn't speak to me and continues with her attempt to "fix" things - he answered.
Joey raised an eyebrow, didn't believe him at all.
- Is not there something you should tell me? - he asked.
- Not that I know - he replied as if he were searching in his mind for something he had forgotten to comment.
- I feel you are hiding something from me - his friend said accusingly.
Puss had considered several times to tell him about Kitty a few days ago, just for the fact he could help him find her ...
- If so, I would have told you, my friend, I'm just burdened - he said reassuringly - If you were in my boots, literally, you would already know what I'm talking about Dulcinea.
- Yes, a capricious - he said - She is used to everyone being at her mercy ... and since you are ignoring that bothers her.
- It has become insufferable - he said.
-For that reason the Royal Guard is here and in the middle zone, they want us close and controlled ...
- Only our days off is consolation - said Puss trying to see the positive side.
-It's true - he agreed - But I don't know until when I will support this. I haven't seen Claire in weeks either ...
- That explains your bad mood - he joked and his friend glared at him.
-Very funny - said Joey - I'm worried about her.
And he didn't blame him, he was in the same position as his friend.
- She's fine, otherwise we would have heard something - he calmed down - By the way, you said you brought news about the new place.
- Yes, they accepted them, you know who - answered Joey speaking with discretion since the happened thing previously… still didn't know who was or were the mouthful. Anyway, it's better to prevent - Little by little, we are returning to normality.
This got Puss's attention. Inside that group, it could be Kitty.
- You changed your face - accused his friend - One day I'll discover what you are hiding me.
The orange cat exhaled - And you continue with the same thing - he said - Do I have to repeat it every time? I wish Dulcinea was harassing you every day, you'd like to take a breath - he added rolling his eyes.
-Ok, ok, I'll stop - he said. -Oh, will you come with me to see if Claire is there?
-Of course - he supported, to see if he was lucky.
But it wasn't like that, although Joey was lucky meeting his girlfriend; that by the way had to support playing the violin accompanying them. At one point, he walked away excusing himself that wanted to tour the tavern; He saw that it was bigger and less crowded because they had to choose with tweezers who would enter. Every time he went to the tavern Puss toured the place, but he couldn't find Kitty. All he wanted was to hug her tightly, miss her scent, her smile and those beautiful eyes.
They spent one, two, three days, one week and another. Nothing, as if he were looking for a ghost, had lost count of how many times he had thought he saw her. This clearly saddened him, besides now he didn't have as much freedom to leave as before, because the security increase in the palace, telling that he had to hold Dulcinea and his "harassment", it was the best thing that could define what she was doing. There were days he couldn't stand her, although lately her attempts to relate to him have diminished, he didn't like having her around, his mood worsened when she demanded certain things and had to comply.
On one occasion, he was in the stables with the princess, practically she was thrown over him intentionally, as if she had stumbled, it was more false than her feelings and the orange cat just rolled his eyes when he held her so she wouldn't fell.
He snorted shaking his head as he remembered that scene and others. It was almost official if it were for him, hopefully he wouldn't see her again, was already hating how false she behaved. He still didn't find reasons for his behavior and that's what she wanted ... Assuming Dulcinea wants something ...
Puss walked to tour the tavern again, he wouldn't give up until he met his beloved Kitty, it's the only thing that mattered at that moment.
He avoided hitting lovers who almost pushed him and when he turned to avoid them, he saw her fleetingly, in a matter of seconds he recognized that silhouette.
She was on her back and apparently was looking for him, taking a look at the place.
- Kitty ... - He said in a whisper.