Chapter Two: Long ago. first meetings.
''My daughter!'' She was called from outside her carrying chair. She had been sitting there for hours, the curtains of her carrying chair bright with the light of the sun bearing down on it. Sighing to herself, she made way to exit the chair, pushing the curtains aside and climbing down with the help of her servant; Her eyes immediately caught the eye of the boy next to his parents.
He had brown eyes, tanned skin and was looking at her with the most confused of looks. He didn't know why she was here, that made two of them as she didn't know why she had to come here either. She smiled mischievously, already planning something as her eyes drifted to the older boy behind him who had a much more annoyed look on his face.
She had already decided she didn't like him much.
''This is my daughter, Nefertari.'' Nefertari listened to her father speak to Pharaoh Merenkahre. Nefertari picked up the ends of her dress slightly and gave a polite curtsy to the Pharaoh and his wife, Queen Shepseheret.
The Pharaoh smiled, holding out his right arm to gesture to his son on the right ''This is our youngest son, Ahkmenrah'' Ahkmenrah gave a polite bow in greeting, blue eyes never left green ones.
''Come, We have much to discuss with you two'' Shepseheret spoke in a kind voice as her husband and Nefertari's parents followed them. Nefertari and Ahkmenrah shared a confused look and followed behind them. Nefertari's parents spoke along with Ahkmenrah's but the words fell on deaf ears.
The young girl was in awe of the home she was in, but it was the gardens she wanted to see. She placed a hand on Ahkmenrah's arm - who had been listening carefully up to this point- he turned to her with an inquiring look as her hand slid down his arm before landing in his hand.
Nefertari raised a finger to her lips in signal to stay silent as she crept backwards, taking the heir to the throne with her. Ahkmenrah quickly caught on, though not wishing to get in trouble She was here to become his friend; and so he followed her.
''-And in light of this, when you are older, you will be married'' Pharaoh Merenkahre and his wife turned to see the two children had abandoned them.
Nefertari's parents sighed ''We should have had them walk in front of us.''
''She does this often? disappear?'' Shepseheret asked, Neither her nor her husband were upset over their disappearance. The two were to be married and they should be getting along as best as they could.
Nefertari's mother smiled sheepishly ''Quite a lot, She usually goes to the gardens. Which might be where she wants to go now''
''Then let us see'' Merenhahre spoke, staff in hand as he strode in the direction of the gardens.
''Will we not be scolded for running away?'' Ahkmenrah question curiously. He had never ran from his parents in the middle of their words but he had so easily let this girl lead him away.
''No'' she smiled at him. ''I do this alot. You will not be scolded, though i might''
Ahkmenrah stared as she laughed, there was definite beauty within her features. But he wasn't sure why she was here to begin with, he had not heard why Nefertari had come to his home; only that they were to try to get along, to be friends.
And he didn't have to try, having Nefertari around was fun. His big brother never wanted anything to do with him, Ahkmenrah had his friends but they did not live under the same roof. He would see Nefertari early in the mornings and late into the night; And he didn't mind.
This girl and her parents were living in his home and he found no problem with it. Ahkmenrah watched as Nefertari traced over flowers and sat down in the grass to stare at the clear sky. By the columns, the parents watched.
Watched as Ahkmenrah finally moved from his spot as he was called by Nefertari. it took a few moments to get comfortable around the girl, but then he was relaxed and smiled as she rambled about different types of flowers.
''They seem to be the best of friends already'' Nefertari's mother smiled warmly. There was a spark between the children that only the mothers could see, sharing the knowing look that one day, they would feel romantic feelings for each other.
''They will be married when they are Twenty-Two. a reasonable age to marry'' Merenkahre spoke, but not loud enough for the children to hear.
''Twenty-two. I agree'' Nefertari's father grinned.
Though inside, he was nervous. Marrying her off meant his protection was no longer needed, she'd have her husband to protect her. It's always an emotional thing, watching the innocent little girl you raised be in love. And if he was being honest.
He wasn't looking forward to it. What father would?
Though Nefertari's mother and Shepseheret were watching intently, their children were getting along famously already and they couldn't wait until either of them came to talk about the 'strange feelings' they felt around the other.
It would be a long while until then but waiting is half the fun. Then comes the teasing when it does happen. After all, what are mothers for if not to make their childrens life a living hell from time to time?
''They're watching us'' Nefertari whispered to Ahkmenrah. The prince made is move to turn and see but was stopped. ''No don't, they'll know that we know that they're watching us''
it took Ahkmenrah a moment to process the sentence but then nodded.
''On the count of three we run'' Nefertari smiled ''One, two'' Nefertari reach over, grabbing his wrist ''three'' Both of them bounced to their feet and sprinted off, away from prying eyes.
Nefertari's mother and father sighed with a chuckle ''Of course, she knew we were watching.''
''Your daughter is a mischievous one, is she not?'' Merenkahre was amused, along with his wife.
''Indeed she is.''
SO,, here's another...i may update once a day, maybe miss a day and then update. But it's mostly just random XD I thought i would update this chapter before i leave to dartford XD not going be to be home until after 5 but i think i'll get the arriva buses. The red london buses are just always so packed full of people and sometimes i get claustrophobic XD
So...enjoy this until next time XD xx