Chapter 3. A Trip to the Town.
As I walked up to Anneliese's balcony, I noticed she looked deep into thought. I came up to her.
She seemed to be looking at to little kids walking around. She sighed and said, "So happy, free to do whatever they want" she turned towards me and asked, "What do you think King Dominick would be like?"
I was shocked that she asked me this, and not thinking I said, "Oh I'm sure he'll be," I thought for a moment, then said, "suitable."
Anneliese sighed then turned back to me, "I know its right to marry him," she started, "but sometimes I wish…" she sighed for a moment then said, "well…"
I thought about how sad she must be from knowing she soon won't have any freedom, I thought it would be nice if she took a trip to the town with me. Then I smiled and said, "Anneliese," I started, then proceeded, "You're going to need your cape."
Anneliese first smiled then said in confusion, "I am? Why?"
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We finally made it to the town. "There's nothing like some fresh air and a change of scenery." I said while helping Anneliese out the carriage.
"I wish it where that simple." She said, while grabbing my hand, I felt butterflies, but I quickly helped her out. "Come on Serifina." She said to her little white cat.
"It feels so good to be outside the castle walls." She sighed. "Nobody knows who I am!" she said with a smile on her face. "So, which one's your house?" She questioned, while her eyes searched the town.
I tilt my head to the side, then said "More like a room really. We couldn't afford a house."
"Oh! I didn't mean-" she said apologetically.
"I know." I interrupted her. I thought I heard my voice crack for a moment, but she didn't seem to notice. I have to admit, I was pretty nervous, and I really hope she couldn't tell.
Anneliese smiled, and I smiled back. I felt the butterflies again, like when I was holding her hand…
"Third floor on the left, did all my studies there." I said pointing to a building that held my room.
We walked for a little while, and didn't really talk. Which I could understand, Anneliese was still trying to take the whole town in. I thought this would be good for her. We then came near a flower stand I picked out a beautiful flower, which I knew was her favorite, "A perfect example of Rosa Scentipholia." I said while handing her the flower.
"My favorite," she started. "But, you knew that." She said in a very flirtatious way.
We walked a little bit more. Smelling the air, Anneliese said, "Mmm! That smells delicious!" I looked in the direction of the smell, Then I said, "I'll be right back." I left and went to go get the drink that Anneliese wanted.
I came up to the cart that was selling the drink, there was two men in front of me, so I knew I had to wait. While I was waiting, I thought for a bit, What if me and Anneliese will never be together? What if my mind was playing tricks on me with all the sparks? What if I was just fooling myself on this trip. My thoughts were finally broken by a harsh man's voice.
"Next!" he said harshly
"Oh! Sorry sir!" I said apologetically "Two please." I said.
He grunted then started to brew the drink. "Man! What a crab!" I thought. I began thinking about what I was thinking about before. This time I didn't go to deep in thought, I didn't have much time to think before the man said, "Here's your drink."
"Oh, um, thank-you" I paid him the money, "Have a nice day!" I said cheerfully.
"Don't tell me what to do." He said grumpily. "Ugh! Does this man have a soul?" I thought.
I walked back to the place Anneliese was, but she was gone. Then I heard an angelic voice which I recognized as Anneliese's voice. Followed the sound of her sweet voice, then I said to her, "Here your Highness…." I dropped the drinks and looked at two girls in shock. They looked exactly like Anneliese! Oh my goodness! There's two of them! I thought.