Chapter 5

Anama woke to the sound of footsteps. She looked up to see a young girl putting clothes away. The girl looked no older than her.

"Hello?" The girl looked up to Anama. She bowed her head.

"Hello princess. How are you doing?"

"Good, for what just happened. And please, don't call me princess. Anama is fine."

"O, no I couldn't call you that."

"Yes you can, it's no problem. I have to get used to the name myself. So, it's Anama. What's your name?"

"Kia."

"Kia. That's a beautiful name. How old are you?"

"22."

"O, same as me. So what are you putting away?"

"Clothes that have been made for you. Since you are a princess, you needed better clothing than what you were wearing. Do you like them?"

"Yes. They are beautiful."

"A bath is ready for you, if you would like one. You are to dine with the King and the Princes tonight."

"Oh? Well, I guess I should have a bath then." Anama walked over to the bath and got in. It was warm and smelled of lavender. She lied there and soaked. She thought about what her life would be like from now on. If she were to become a princess, she would be married off. She hoped that wouldn't happen. Sure she wanted to get married, but she wanted it to be for love. This could not go well. She finally got out and Kia helped her get dressed. She wore a white gown with a turquoise slip over it. It had little golden specks sewn in. It was very beautiful. She sat down and let Kia do her hair. Kia brushed out the long blonde hair and pulled half of it back, keeping it in tact with a golden broach. She then took a golden crown and placed it on top of her head and secured it with pins. She let the rest hang down her back. She applied black kohl around her eyes and some blush, to heighten her features. When she was done Anama looked at herself in the mirror. She would definitely have to get used to this. She looked so different. She looked like royalty and in a strange way, she liked it.

She got up and proceeded down to the dining hall. She had to wait to be announced. When the King and the Princes were seated, the announcer called her forth.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you, Princess Anama."

Ladies and Gentleman? I thought it was just the King and the Princes. She took a deep breath and walked through the doors. She heard collective gaps from around the room. As she walked down the table, she caught eyes with Hector. He looked shocked. His eyes looked as if they would pop out of his sockets. She couldn't help but smile at this. She kind of enjoyed it. She made it to her seat, which was next to Paris and across from Hector. She looked up to see everyone staring at her. She felt a little uneasy but pushed it down.

"Ladies and Gentlemen. I believe you all remember Anama?" Anama saw heads shaking in acknowledgement. She just smiled and turned back to face Hector. He was still staring at her. It was a little annoying but she couldn't say anything. He stared at her all through dinner, except for when he spoke. Anama and Paris got to know each other. They were like best friends that neither of them knew they had. Anama laughed throughout dinner. She had never laughed so much in her life. She felt at home here. When dinner was finally over with, Anama got up and proceeded to walk around the palace.

"It's not safe for you to be alone out here by yourself." Anama knew who that voice belonged to.

"I'm not alone now am I?" She turned to see Hector step out from the shadows. He looked so mysterious.

"You look beautiful tonight."

Anama felt her cheeks blush and she was thankful that it was dark out. "Thank you. I'm still getting used to all of this royal stuff. It is very different."

"You get used to it. Will you walk with me?"

Anama nodded her head and they started walking. She knew Hector wanted to say something. "What is it Hector?"

"O, first name basis now?"

"Well, I am no longer a servant so I can call you whatever I please." She said with a smug grin.

Hector just laughed. "Yes. Yes you can."

"What is bothering you?"

"Nothing. I just want you to know that I didn't mean to keep this from you. When you arrived, I wanted to tell you, but I couldn't."

"Don't worry. I don't blame you. If anything, I should blame my parents. I just don't see how they could just give me away."

"Well, I'm glad they did. Then you would never be here with me."

Anama just smiled. 'Yes. That is true.' She thought to herself. They walked for a little while longer when Anama started to feel tired. Hector saw this.

"Well, I think it is time for bed. You have schooling tomorrow and I have to train new men to be soldiers."

"Yes. It is late. I really appreciate what you did Hector. Thank you." She gave him a kiss on the cheek and went into her room. Hector stood their dumbfounded for a few minutes when he finally snapped out of it. He went back to his room and fell onto his bed, forgetting about his clothes. He fell into a deep sleep with dreams of a certain woman.

I know, short, but what can ya do. Review please!