The Chosen Ones

CHAPTER 7: Look At Me

As we approached the huge castle gates,I couldn't stop staring in awe. Everything was just simply beautiful,the streets were filled with bustling villagers selling their products.

The streets were covered in colourful decorations and lights. The tantalizing smell of delicacies were making my stomach to rumble.

Ethan noticed this and decided that we continue the ride to the castle on foot in order to go sight seeing of the the village.

Moments before now

"What is your name?"Ethan asked

I was hesitant at first but decided to tell him.

"My name is Edena" .

"What a beautiful name ,so what were you doing out on your own in those forests" ?.

I kept silent,he then put his hands on mine and started comforting me by drawing soothing circles on my hand.

I sighed and decided to tell him everything. After telling him about all I had been through, I put my head
down afraid of what his reaction will be.

Considering I was a banished princess who he found living in the woods with nothing but in clothes made out of my old dress and yarns.

"Look at me"! He commanded

I didn't,he repeated himself again this time softer .

"Please Edena look at me " and I did .

"You should never be ashamed of who you are .Your strength and determination is just admirable. If they could not see your worth then they do not deserve you" He smiled at me and I did the same.

Afterwards he told me more about himself and the Kingdom which will supposedly become my new home.

He was the king general of the the kingdom of Tronbein . Known for their excellent trading dealing.

Ethan went wars for his country and was the head of the military. His parents had passed away a few years back, but his people really loved him dearly. For always protecting and putting their interests first .

As he continued to explain more about his country. I became more drawn to him .

One of the things that stood out in Tronbein was their climatic season. Unlike the neverending winter she experienced back at Icenburg. Here was mostly summer and the snowy season was replaced with something called autumn according to Ethan.

When we reached the palace , everyone we passed by bowed to him and treated him with so much respect.

He assigned a set of servants to take care of me and offered me a large beautiful room in which I thanked him endlessly for.

There was going to be a ball the next day in honour of their King. Celebrating their victory and arrival.

Exhausted from everything that happened today . I bathed in a huge tub of hot water mixed with roses and lavender ,which helped in calming my strained muscle.

After soaking in the bath for almost an hour. I was attended to by the maids who were very nice. They dried me up and picked out a sleeping outfit for me to wear.

Soon after I laid on the bed and drifted off to sleep.

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The day of the ball came and everyone was so hyperactive making sure everything was just right.

Anxiety started rushing through my veins because I was afraid I would mess this day up for Ethan.

Earlier this morning . I received a letter in which Ethan was inviting me as his date to the ball. Obviously I couldn't reject it considering all he had done for me.

Soon sets of makeup artists, fashion designers,stylists and so on flooded my room . Some styling my hair,others doing my makeup and then some putting me in hundreds of dresses.

Later that evening

Ethan POV
I have been talking to guests who made up of prestigious noble men and women for far too long and all I wanted to do was just hold that beautiful woman I found in the woods.

As if the universe heard my thoughts. The doors flew opened and the announcer called out her name

"Introducing Lady Edena".

She was absolutely breathtaking . She was dressed in a bloody red flowing mermaid gown and her hair was down in a simple yet elegant hairdo.

Her appearance tonight would put every fairy, nymph and mermaid to shame .

As she desended to the bottom of the stairs , I swiftly took her hands in mine and guided her to the center of the ballroom.

Everyone watched her in awe as I rested my hands on her waist and we swayed across the ballroom.

After dancing ,I looked straight into her eyes and held her cheeks.

She blushed at my doing ,and I smiled . A part of me was telling me that this beautiful fairy I found in the woods would do me good.

Awwwn I wish I had a prince charming that would swoop me off my feet.
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