Life Beyond the Doors

Chapter 22 : Shock

Ethan was surprised , "What did you say ? Are you sure what you're saying is true ?"

Even though Lanier doesn't want to admit it but he already heard it from one of the prison guards . It was a news spread fast among the soldiers and workers while it reached his ears . So its true the assassin was murdered but they are calling it as a suicide.

Ethan hurriedly look at Prince Mathis to look at his expression to understand what was his thinking. He just had a stern look with no note of surprised look.

"Its a bad thing i assume ...", Prince Mathis said .

"Hmm, but we have to investigate further about this because it is in no way a suicide attempt. At least someone had been plotting beforehand so we wouldn't definitely find out"

He glared at Prince Mathis before having a private chat with Lanier . Lanier was having a confused look with the issue. While he opened his mouth-

"Your highness.....", he started. They were walking through the corridor.

"Its in no doubt the mastermind . He didn't want us to find out so he killed him when he got the chance ; that also means he has access to the royal palace .... Then he killed him making it as a suicide attempt so no investigation will happen."

"He is dangerous your highness...", Lanier said.

"Well, true. It makes me more urge to kill him with my own two hands. There's not much time he can escape..", he smirked.

"What did you do with Lady Cloria...? Have you done what i told you to do ...?", he asked.

Lanier replied in the affirmation that he did what he was asked to do while he bowed. The thing was to prepare her carriage for her safe travels to her own home . He has to deal the rumours already for an unmarried lady to be at prince royal castle already....

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"Achoo!", Marlin sneezed.

"Looks like you caught a cold ...", Shilia said with an unhappy look to Marlin.

"Its alright. Its nothing anyway. Btw-

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"I am going home today right....?", Marlin asked while fidgeting her fingers. She wanted to ask Prince that but it looks that there seems to be no encounter after that time and he seemed busy.

"Looks like it will ; if you want to ask forgiveness from the prince for putting in this situation ill make you take forgiveness from him soon though. Don't worry about it....", Shilia said with a serious look.

"Why forgiveness from him though...shouldn't i ask for forgiveness for putting him into such a mess and he will be surrounded with groundless rumours..."

"Well thats because he kept you away from your family for so long and also in a unknown place . Any lady will be scared like that . He did it unconsciously which was weird if i think about it ...."

But Marlin thought, "Its only been one day only and i didn't hate it staying here while i really enjoyed the hospitality here!"

And also ; Shilia added, "Prince Ethan doesn't give a care about those stupid rumours anyway so he's more worried for you..."

Marlin blushed, ".....worried for me ??" Marlin
suddenly grabbed Shilia's hands while she quivered, "But can we meet again...?" Shilia was surprised but rather she smiled, "I hope to see you again"

"As the lady beside Prince Ethan..", she thought.
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Then one of the guard came informing Shilia and Marlin that the carriage came . Then Shilia dressed up Marlin properly for her farewell . She then led to her carriage ; it was one of the carriage of the royal family .
Marlin smiled , "in the end , he gave me a comfortable ride to my home . He's so kind"

She looked back at the royal palace one last time before entering the carriage.

"Its a pity i couldn't see his highness one last time at my farewell...well i hope i get another chance."

What Marlin didn't know that Prince Ethan and Lanier was watching over her through his room window . He wanted to make sure he sees her going safely .

"Shouldn't you at least say bye your highness?", Lanier asked.

"No...its bothersome. It would be better to create any more ties which might led to any problems in future . So its better this way. And we have more problems to solve right now at this moment!"

"Yes, your majesty", Lanier bowed.

"Shall we go and check out the prison..?", he smirked to find out the root of the cause.

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Marlin's family started crying seeing Marlin. Their eyes were red from crying so much . They all hugged as soon as she entered the home . They squeezed her so hard that she couldn't breathe.

"Wait, hold up . At least let me breathe pleaseeee ugh!!!" Marlin started squirming.

"Sister, do you have any idea how worried we were and you are here not having any idea of my feelings. How cruel can you be !!", Loren sniffs.

Its been long she saw her brother crying after ages. He tries to be a strong boy so that he can maintain his family well when he grows up and protects us but here she is seeing he is in a breakdown mood for his sister .

Seeing this , she hugged back and smiled-

"I am okay now . I wont be hurt anymore .

I promise and i am sorry."

"Yeah , you should be sorry. In your absence i had to take care of your family . You should apologise to me too , Marlin!", Sasha said as she approached Marlin and pointed her finger at her .

Damn she's pissed. Really pissed.

I said sorry to her as well and appreciated that she took the initiative take care of my family while i was away injured in some prince palace.

"So..?", Loren asked.

"?", I was confused what he meant.

"Do you have a crush on the prince or something?" Loren asked bluntly not even thinking that our parents are beside us and even Sasha dammit.

But what's more confusing that it looks like they all have the same question in mind while Sasha was grinning from head to toe.

Maybe she did realised something. Who knows.

I started stuttering all of a sudden....

"No....", i said

"What..? I cant hear you...", Loren came closer.

"I SAID NOOOOOOOO!", i screamed. I think that might be the time where everyone's eardrums has been busted already . It was already a mess and i made it worst. I ran towards my room not looking back.

Before entering the room i still looked at them who were still holding their ears which was blasted by me of course by saying-

"Our conversation will continue the next day!"

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I entered the room and slammed the door . Feeling exhausted already even though it wasn't long i got out from the prince bed . Now my bed feels unfamiliar wow.

"His bed was more soft and comfortable than mine i suppose so", i thought while going through day dreaming and my prince.

"Okay, lets not think about it ! Lets do something else to get my rid of something. Meeting my parents for now is not a wise choice....also i should change the clothes and wear something comfortable..."

While Marlin actually went to the wardrobe to look for the clothes ; she was reminded of the abandoned door and her old life she originally came from.

"Maybe i should meet my grandmother . Its been so long; maybe after meeting her ill feel refreshed."

But that was when the shocking part happened when she went for the door to unlock it -

The door was left half open .