Daybreak

Live For Love

“What are you doing?” Bella asked. “The king isn’t in his room.” The guards grab both of us. We tried to remove their hands but their grip is too tight. They pushed us on the floor of the king’s library. I saw him standing looking out the window.

“You’re trying to escape, aren’t you?” He said before facing us. He looked at Bella that’s now just looking at the ground while feeling nervous. “You’re being naughty Bella.” He said trying to approach her but I pulled her in my back. “It’s not her fault. I just want to go outside for fresh air.” I lied but he just laughed. “You think I’ll believe that? You have your whole balcony all for yourself. But you want fresh air in the not-so-good looking garden? That’s silly.” He said while laughing. He grabs Bella’s arms and slapped her that made her fall on the floor. “You’re unbelievable!” He said as she slaps her again.

“No! Stop it!” He pushed me hard that I hit on the table which made the breakable things fall. “Don’t you dare try to oppose me again, or I’ll kill your friends!” I hold my right leg because it hit the corner of the table. Daeng! That hurts. I saw him about to hit Bella again so I picked the broken glass and hit him. He shouted in pain and called the guards.

The guards came in and grips my arms. “You brat!” He slapped me so hard. I got weak in my knees and kneeled on the floor while head is facing down. The guards let go of me but the king hold up my chin. “This is the last time you’ll escape. Do you understand?” I saw Bella picked a broken glass and aim the king from the back. “Sure” I said before she stabs him. “Ysa, run!” before I reach the door, I look back and I saw her pulled the rug that made the guards tumble down. “Go!” I wanted to pull her but I was too late. The king pulled out his sword and stabs Bella’s back, I even saw her blood rush out from her body. I look at the king before running out his room.

I can hear the guards and some servants foots steps so I rush towards the dirty kitchen. I manage to pass servants because they really don’t know what’s happening and I am commanding them to move away as their princess.

I reach the dirty kitchen and saw lots of royal guards coming down the stairs. “I can’t make it” I whispered to myself and tears are coming out from my eyes again. I somewhat feel like I should approach the queen’s tomb and saw the door where they put their garden tools. I hide in there and covered my mouth with my palms. “Find her!” The guards are looking at the garden. I just hope they’ll not come here. Then I remembered Bella. “I’m sorry”. I suddenly feel exhausted and tired like I wanted to rest. I closed my eyes and slowly sits on the floor full of dust. I tried to keep my eyes open but I failed.

***

“Ysa. Ysa.” I hear someone whispering my name. I look everywhere but no one can be seen. “Who are you?” “Come, follow my voice.” My feet move by itself and followed the voice. “Who are you?” I ask again as I see a woman’s silhouette. She looks familiar but I can’t remember who. I can see the royal family emblem on her necklace. “Queen Gwyneth?” She smiled and nodded. I can see her beauty glowing. Yeah, it’s really her.

“How have you been?” She asked as she walks around. “Not fine.” She looks back at me and giggled because of my straight forwardness. “What is this place?” I look everywhere, all I see is a bright surrounding. “This? This is our place.” She pruned a bonsai before watering it.

“I’m sorry, Ysa” I look at her sad face and frowned my eyebrows. “I’m sorry that you need to face all that. I’m sorry that Magnus treats you that way.” I can see guilt on her face. I held her hand and smiled. “I want to pay you back, Ysa. You and your friends.” I didn’t know what I should react because of what she just said.

“What?”
“I’ll help you escape, and I’ll help you to be with your friends.” I smiled and wanted to believe that this isn’t true, but this world can do anything beyond expectations. “How?” I asked her and she smiled again showing her one sided dimple. “One of your friends is on his way to the town to see you, go find him and he’ll take you to the others. Also, remember that no matter what, the wedding should not succeed. Or else, you won’t be able to get out of here. Never.” I suddenly got scared on her last statement. Maybe, I should ask her how to go back to our real world.