Love in a world of chaos
Chapter Three: Blessed
"You're all grown up now Briseis." Andromache told me softly with a warm smile as she combs my hair. Staring at my reflection in the blurry mirror, I smiled then said, "Yes… I am." I answered shortly and slowly. "We better go downstairs now. I'm sure they're all waiting for us." She told me then she put the brush down gently. "Is everything going to be alright Andromache?" I asked her softly then I rapidly look at her. She looked me in the eye for a while the she smiled at me. Puts her both hands on my shoulder and said, "Everything's going to be alright Briseis. Don't worry…" She told me gently.
Ever since I met Andromache and become Hector's woman, I knew that day that I have a sister by my side.
After our little conversation, Andromache and I hurriedly went downstairs and went inside the place where the feast is being held. When we reached the area, I heard music being played. Woman dancing, men drinking, people laughing. It looks like everybody's enjoying. After a while, Hector walked towards us and told us that that feast is about to start.
After a short period of time I found myself sitting in front of a large and extended table with lots of food on top of it. King Priam along with his two sons stood up and uncle started a toast. He lifts his golden goblet then said loudly "To Sparta and Troy" He said then followed by everyone else.
After enjoying the dinner, I slowly went outside of the room secretly and went to the patio. I took a mouthful of air, look up at the sky and saw stars twinkling like small diamonds. After a while, I realize that I'm not alone. I turned around slowly then I saw a man leaning against the wall. The man was hiding in the dark so it was hard for me to see his face.
"Who are you and what do you want?" I asked him but he did not reply. I took a deep breath then I turned around ignoring the man. Because of the man's presence, I felt uncomfortable. I turned around to leave but it startled me when I saw the man right in front of me.
It's him again…
"What do you want?" I asked him. He smiled at me plainly then stood next to me carrying his goblet of wine. "Isn't it dangerous for a woman like you to stay here at this time…" He paused then continued, "Alone." He added not looking at me but looking at the sky then started drinking his wine.
For the first time, I've never heard a man's voice as masculine as his.
"I can protect myself." I uttered firmly. I heard him smirk before he said, "And how about your people?" He paused, "Can you protect them?" He asked me then quickly looks at me straight in the eye. I gulped, ignored his look then I said, "They need no my protection." I answered then I continued, "The gods will protect them." He smirked again then turned around. His back, leaning on the barrier, both elbows on top of hurdle.
"Let me ask you something Princes." He stopped then hurriedly continued, facing me. "Do you really believe in them?" He asked me. Now, what kind of question is that? I slightly glared at him before answering yes. "Well then, If they do exist, where are they?" He asked me. I was about to say something but he continued swiftly before me. He put the goblet on top of the barrier then he stood up straight. "Why did they let people die? Thousands of them?" He asked me firmly.
"Are you mocking the Gods!" I asked him sternly. He let out his tongue and licked his lower lip wet then he spoke, "Do you believe in them?" he asked me not answering my question. "Yes!" I answered quickly. He smirked again, "What are you, priestess?" He asked me smirking. "Yes I am." I paused. ""I am a priestess." I told him proudly. Well… not yet but I'm sure after tomorrow's ritual I'll be a priestess and be the servant of Apollo… forever.
He was kind of in a shock for a while then he manages to speak, "I see…" He uttered shortly then turned around again facing the sky. "And you? They way you mock them I'm sure you don't believe in them." I told him. He did not answer. He just smirked then I started to ask him my second question. "So that means you're not afraid of them… am I right?" I asked. "Do I look like I fear anything?" He asked me firmly as he stares at me. His words startled me and feared me at the same time. Who are you? But I managed to stay calm.
"You're Achilles… aren't you?" I asked. He smiled, still looking at me I gulped when I got his look 'YES I AM' then I continued, "So you're The Greek warrior who has never been defeated" I paused for a while then continued, "The one who's supposed to rival my cousin Hector?" I continued looking straight at his blue eyes. He smiled then said, "Do you fear me priestess?" He asked me. I gulped softly again then answered him, "I'm not afraid of you." I told him strongly gazing at his eyes. "I will never fear a man like you." I told him firmly.
I was about to walk away but he stopped me. He grabbed me by the arm and then he said something. "You will fear me girl… you will." He told me strappingly. After that he quickly let go of my arm then he left.
His touch was strong yet gentle. Now I know why many women fall for him.
A/N: Comments and suggestions are always welcome. (Please don't flame)