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"Boreas is so good to see you. Where have you been all this time?"

I just stand there. I don't know what to say. She still smiles at me and I stutter and try to get out something.

"I- I have been busy at work and I've been doing...things", I say awkwardly and with a big smile. Aria giggles and gives me another hug. I blush and feel my heart beating fast. We go to a more private part of the city where we can talk.

"I have so many questions", we both say at the same time. I laugh and say I can go first. She asks me what my job is and would like me to present Samitos for her.

"Well Aria this is Samitos and he is my best friend." Samitos goes forward and bows to show respect. But then he just says hi.

"Nice to meet you", she says. "Boreas, you also said that you spent much time at your job. Can I ask what it is?"

I rub my neck and hesitate. "I work as a guard at the palace..."

Aria doesn't look shocked at all in fact she smiles. But it's kind of a sad smile. "I've always known you would be perfect as a guard. When we were young you were so loyal and always wanted to help others and do the right thing." Aria looks away and I know she thinks of Calchas.

Aria, Calchas and I had been the best of friends. But when Aria and Calchas started dating I felt like the third wheel. Of course, I was happy for them but later on, I became jealous. Calchas and I had been guards at the same time. But she only knew Calchas where one.

Before Aria even meet Calchas, I had a crush on her. Later I understood that I would never be more than friends. But that crush never disappeared.

"What about you?", I ask curiously. "What have you been doing and where are you going?"

Aria looks at a little ashamed and shakes her head. "Nothing. I have done absolutely nothing but mourn and gone to Calchas grave." Then she smiles and chuckles. "Well, I have been training as well. I'm actually going to the bath-house with my friends right now."

We get Samitos attention and he smirks and asks if we can come with. I can't believe Samitos sometimes. He really is desperate to find a girl. Can't really blame him though.

"No, Samitos you know as well as I that there are separate departments for men and women."

Aria does not look pleased. I'm sure she thinks Samitos is a bit too much.

Before Aria and I left we talked about this Senator Menelaus and we both didn't know who he is and what he is up to. Deep down she knows her father never would arrange a marriage between her and his son Kyros without her permission.

But I get why she was so upset.

I must confess that I really wonder what he plans to do...

In The Palace (Menelaus POV)

This is not going as planned my spy says that this brat Aria didn't agree to my son's proposal. The wedding must take place or everything is ruined!

My adviser walks into my chamber and closes the door. He makes a careful movement and turns his attention to me.

"Master, I think the guards are up to something".

What an idiot of adviser, of course, they are up to something. A new Senator shows up and his son proposes to the captain's daughter. I already knew that.

I turn around and lean over him in a threatening manner. "Really Socrates.."

Socrates steps away and smiles frightened. He knows it not wise to get me annoyed unless he has something to tell me.

"I know how we can fix this", he says referring to my plan. I look into his eyes and let him know it better be good.

"Explain Socrates. Quickly!"

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I pray to God that it won't be any Swedish words in there.