Hello my lovelies! I am back with an all new chapter. I hope you all had a wonderful Easter and enjoyed the break. I know I did.
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BPOV
I stayed on the path but my nerves were probably getting the best of me. Every sound scared me and put me on edge. It didn't hit me before but I was in another world with a different environment. I could not expect this world to be exactly like earth. However, once I heard the voices of the townspeople, my nerves began to subside. I wasn't so alone anymore.
Once the townspeople was in my view I stopped. I looked at all of them. I saw a low, flat rock perfect for sitting and settled myself there as I continued to look at them. The children running around singing and playing. The merchants selling their products and arguing with customers. Women washing their clothes and gossiping. They all seemed so happy and normal.
HPOV
I was following Isabella to make sure she was safe. She sure did fidget a lot when she was nervous. I found it a little cute actually. When she finally did see the town she didn't go into the town like I thought she would. Instead she found a rock and sat there watching them. And that's all she did.
Was there anything to really fear?
In that moment, although I didn't want too, I turned back towards the castle. She was fine. She just wanted to see the people. I felt a pang in my heart. I don't know why but the thought of her just wanting to see people happy...made me upset with myself.
I took one last look at my beauty's form and made my way back home. Too ashamed to look at her now.
I was sitting on the floor of my mother's room playing with a doll Angela had just made me. It was twilight and the air was becoming cooler so I sat near the fire. My mother was lounging on a chaise with her eyes closed humming a song to herself.
"Mama?" I said while looking at my doll.
"Yes, Isabella?" She replied but stayed in her position.
"Why can't I be around other children? I'm always alone and I have no one to play with. And Angela is too busy to play with me." I said staring at my doll, growing sadder and sadder thinking about it.
"Come here." I turned to see my mother sitting up and opening her arms for me. I wasted no time in climbing on her lap as she encased me in a hug and kissed the top of my head. "My darling, I am sorry you feel so alone. If mommy wasn't a goddess then I would spend more time with you."
"But what about the children in the marketplace? I could play with them." I asked as I looked up into her face. Her face grew solemn as she hugged me closer, keeping her face out of my sight.
"Isabella, the world is a dangerous place. If I lost you...I wouldn't know what to do. Not everyone wants to be your friend because they are nice. That is why you must be either with me or Angela. We will protect you at all cost." She then turned my head towards her and looked into my eyes. "You must promise me, Isabella that you will never go anywhere with me or Angela with you."
"I promise mommy. I never want you sad." I replied quickly and squeezed her neck.
I looked up at the red orb in the sky as that memory stayed in my head. I was so young then. Five? or six? What knowledge did I have of the world to make that promise.
I looked back at the town and saw a little girl with long brown hair and a blue dress running after a another blonde haired girl. They were playing some sort of game. They were smiling and having fun. I smiled at the scene but it quickly turned to sadness. I couldn't really remember a time when I played with children my age. I was either with Angela or playing around the house. Even when Angela gave birth to her children I was too old to want to play with them. I was always either alone or with Angela.
Kind of like I am here.
The realization of the situation shocked me to the core. No it wasn't the same. Angela and my mother loved me. They were protecting me from the dangers of the world and because I was without them I was taken here.
But is it really so bad here?
Yes! I was taken from my home and forced to be around a man I loathed. Although, I didn't really loath him as much. Ever since that huge blow out between us...we actually have made some peace. In face I only see him at supper and that's only if I invite him into his own room that I am currently occupying. Even now. I was left alone to wander a town in a strange place. This is the most freedom I have ever had.
My body began to shake as my breathing began to become labored. I didn't want to be here anymore. With shaky legs, I ran back towards the castle. Everything was coming down on me it felt like. Even when my lungs and legs began to burn, i refused to slow down. I needed solitude. Being out in the open air was too much. I relaxed a bit when the doors came into view and I didn't stop running until I was inside the castle walls. Two servant girls quickly came to my side. I commanded them to follow me as I threw off the heavy cloak and walked ahead of them. I must have memorized the route of the castle because I was in front of the bedroom door in no time.
I told the slave girls that I did not want to see or hear from anyone until I said so. I didn't even wait for a response before I slammed the door shut behind me and slid under the covers. I could feel exhaustion hit me as I closed my eyes and let sleep overtake me.
Did I ever truly have freedom?
Okay I know this was a little short but I hope you all like it. I will be back very soon with another chapter.
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