The pharoah's captive

Chapter 6

"Your highness, they are in the back and ready to enter at anytime." I heard a man tell the prince.

"Then what are you waiting for? I spent so much effort finding those girls. Quickly send them out! How can we drink happily without women?" The Prince demanded, sitting down and crossing his legs.

"Send the women into the hall!" Said the announcer.

"While father is not here, we will drink until we are drunk! The past few times we didn't have the women to keep us company, but today we have mad foolproof preparations." The line of girls started moving forward. The other girls kept their heads down, but I couldn't look away from the room. Everything was decorated so nicely. The colors were so bright, unlike how they look in my time. "Come beauties! Give the lords a toast..." The prince stopped abruptly.

He just stared at me as I walked in. It made me uncomfortable, so I fidgeted with my hands. My stupid outfit jingled when I walked, attracting even more attention. General Tuta stared with a lustful look in his eyes. Pax gasped when he saw me.

Tuta Came towards me with his arms out like he was going to grab me. I stepped back frantically. This man is disgusting, he clearly only wants one thing from me. "She really suits my taste, I'll have her for the night." I stepped back even quicker this time. I stepped in the bottom of my skirt and started to fall back. I'm pretty sure I just saw my life flash before my eyes. Curse this stupid dress! I screamed in my head.

I felt a large warm hand on my back, and I was pressed against someone's chest in a matter of seconds. It felt weirdly comforting to be pressed against this man's chest. I felt safe. "Tuta what's the hurry? I, the prince, haven't chosen a woman to accompany me yet." It's the prince that caught me! Great, I'm screwed. "How about another girl?" he asked. I kept m face pressed against his chest. I could hear his steady heartbeat. I could feel Tuta glaring at the prince and me. "Azark, have that beautiful lady next to you entertain General Tuta. Don't ruin the general's good mood." The prince declared.

Glancing over my shoulder I saw Azark bow. "Yes, you highness." He agreed.

The girl hesitantly took his arm and walked away. The general turned around and gave the prince a cold shoulder.

I pulled back from the prince's chest. I was too embarrassed to look him in the eyes because I knew I was blushing. "Thank you." I said politely. I am thankful that he helped me but I would rather just stand by a wall until this party is over. All you have to do is make it through this party then you can go home. You can do this Kyra. I started walking away, towards the wall.

"Where are you going?" The prince asked grabbing my wrist. "I've told you I need a woman to serve me wine." He pulled me back against his chest. He rested his head on my shoulder and held me tight. I pushed at his arms, but they didn't budge. Why is everyone here so strong?

"But I can't drink." I told him.

"I said serve me. I never said anything about you drinking." He whispered in my ear. Suddenly he scooped up my legs, carrying me princess style.

"Hey! What are you doing?" I yelled at him. He ignored me and carried me to his throne. He sat down and put me on his lap.

"A toast gentleman." He announced to the room, raising his goblet.

"Great! Come, let's drink!" Tuta said. People started gathering around his table and toasting Tuta. Why isn't anyone coming to toast the prince? I wondered. Everyone is gathered around Tuta. Is the prince of a low position in the palace? I turned and looked at Azark and Pax. Even they are watching Tuta. And they are the ones that put together the banquet. I wonder what their goal is. I turned and looked at the prince. His cold gaze startled me. I was even more surprised when his expression quickly changed. Did I just imagine het chilling stare?

"What's your name, pretty one?" He asked me in a flirtatious voice. He raised his goblet to his lips and winked at me. Hmph, if he's gotta try way harder than that.

"In my country, people usually introduce themselves before asking for someone's name." I told him matter-of-factly.

He looked taken aback. "Are you asking for my name?"

My gosh this man is frustrating. "Yes. The name your mother gave to you. Shouldn't you introduce yourself properly?" For a prince this guy has no manners.

"The name that mother gave me..." He mumbled. He stared off into space for a second. It looked a if he had forgotten his name. "...Call me Sese. What about you?" He asked, looking into my eyes. I stared into his eyes too. They were a beautiful amber. The kohl lining made them stand out even more.

"Ne...Nefertari." I answered flustered.

"Nice name." He complimented. He picked up a grape and popped it in my mouth. My hands flew over my mouth. Why did he do that? "Well Nefertari, come sit next to me." Can't believe I was sitting on his lap this whole time! This is ridiculous. I jumped off his lap but he grabbed my wrist again. "Stay next to me." He pleaded, pulling my hand to his lips and giving it a kiss. I guess he does have some manners. I sat on the ground next to his chair. I held my hand in my lap, not sure what to think about the kiss.

Sese stood up and took a sip from his cup. "I gathered everyone here today for an announcement." Some people in the crowd said things like "We're getting hammered tonight!" and "Drink more!" Apparently ancient men and modern men are the same.

Something caught my eye under the arm of his throne. I reached out and it fell into my hands. At the same time, Sese's goblet fell in front of me. Worried I looked up. Pax was right behind Tuta now. He took out his sword and sliced his head off. Blood mixed with his wine and spilled off the table. I screamed. This is horrible! I forgot how brutal people were in ancient Egypt were. I couldn't take my eyes off of Tuta's lifeless body. The sight made me sick.

Pax turned to the door and yelled for the guards to come in.