Slayer turned Saviour

Soaked with....?

It had been a while since either of them had uttered a word.

Imlie was sitting near the bank of river, her legs half dipped in water. She was just gazing deep in the water flowing through. She was sitting quietly without uttering a single word since the time Prince had asked her to tell about her scars. Her body was still but her mind was galloping from place to place.

There was a fear evident in her mind.
Fear of thinking about that past.
Fear of framing it in words.
Fear of talking it out for the first time to someone.
Fear of what he would think?
Fear of what his judgement would be regarding her after the revelations?

Would he stop chasing after her once he is aware of it?
Definitely he would, she thought. Who would like to be with someone with such a messy past?

It was good,right? She questioned herself, if he would just leave her.
But would it?

She was not even able to comprehend her own thoughts. It has been like this since he came into his life. It was supposed to be a simple mission. Then why was it so complicated?

Prince Aryan was standing afar and watching her. He could see her lost .

He wanted to give her time to prepare herself. If it could have been any other thing, he wouldn't have pressed the matter so much and asked her to tell him the truth. As a matter of fact,he has been quiet about this matter since the day he started his own investigation and found out the few pieces about her. That piece of information was such that if it was any other prince, she would never have been spared by the king.

But he did not tell anyone and decided to wait to hear from herself.

He was a prince, as a royal heir it was his duty to protect his people and his family.
So he had made sure to take all precautions that his family was not hurt by this either way. Besides his family adored Imlie so much and if they came to know about the real identity of hers, they would get hurt.

But his father knew. King was fun loving person with his family but he was an intelligent and brave king when it came to his kingdom.
So even he had noticed and asked Prince regarding it. He had asked his father to give him some time. The king had agreed and his words were,

"I have faith in you . I know you will resolve this matter and take care of our kingdom properly. If you need any help, do not hesitate to ask. One more thing beta, it is not really necessary that whatever you see is the truth. "

He was leaving when he stopped him again and said, " You are a prince but along with that you are also your own person. So along with this royal mission, I wish you success in your other mission too."

Prince Aryan gave a surprised look.
To which,King added," What? Anyone can tell that you have fallen for her and I know this is why it is more difficult for you. But then again when have Rathores backed down from the challenges?"

"Your highness, I am asking for the last time? Do you really want to know ?"

He came out of his thoughts and said," I do not speak words without meaning it. I am sure, Imlie"

"Are you not afraid about the perfect image of mine that you have created in your mind would get ruined?

So he went near her and sat beside her but maintained a distance when he saw she was quivering. He didn't even look at her and just kept staring in front because he did not want to make her uncomfortable.

"Your image in my mind is mine to kept. It has nothing to do with anything else.
It just does not include 'perfect'. It includes every piece of you...good or bad...like for an example of you being a spy"