Tainted : Unneeded love

Fireworks

Sidra

After our awkward encounter, me and Zaki didn't talk for two days. It was for the best. I spent the two days hanging out with Anjali and Shreya. I didn't even go to see my brothers when they came back from training. I went to town today to enjoy some fresh air. The people in town were so sweet especially the children. I walked with them and I bought them some food. I told them stories about my mother. When it was time for them to go, I felt like I was a kid all over again. I felt like an older sister to them. I smiled and waved at they ran off. "You're not supposed to be outside of the palace without Zaim or a royal guard." said Zaki. I didn't say anything rather, I walked away and he walked beside me. I was planning on talking to him. He walked beside me looking a bit disappointed. I didn't care. We walked back to Palace and as we entered, all eyes were on us. Everyone knew we weren't talking at all. I'm just glad they didn't know about the kiss we almost had. That was awkward enough. I didn't have the energy to answer useless questions. I just wanted to sleep. I went up the stairs and heard murmuring. "Did she wish you?" asled Zaim. Zaki shook his head nonchalantly. "What did you except? You guys hate each other. How would she know its your birthday?" asked Anjali. I just looked at Zaki from the top of the stairs. How would I know? I don't like him. I sat down on the stairs and listened to their conversation. "I didn't really have high expectations of her. I don't like her, so it doesn't affect me if she doesn't wish me." added Zaki. Anjali and Shreya started laughing. "Oh really Zaki? You were following her today just to make sure she's safe and you were worried about her when you hurt her feelings. You even wanted advice on how to apologize to her. You even....." Zaki cut off Shreya. "I'd do that for any woman, she's not special. I don't know why you guys think I like her." he answered. I was waiting for one of them to acknowledge my presence. "I'm only married to her for the peace of our kingdoms. I'm not going to touch her even if she granted me permission. If sge had romantic feelings for me, I 'd tell her that I do not feel the same because I don't. She's not the woman I want." he added. What does he want? I feel like his type is those princesses who are at his level, by his level I mean like him. I just looked at him in disgust and shock. His eyes met mine. I stood up and started laughing. I didn't care about what he said. Maybe I did just a little bit, I mean I wanted to know what was wrong with me. I shouldn't care actually last time I did it, it didn't turn out well. I walked downstairs. "What are you laughing at?" asked Zaim. "I saw something outside. It was an idiot who was fighting with his wife who was clearly right." I joked. I took a plate and dished up some food for myself. I ate my food and ignored Zaki's presence. I washed my plate. "Sidra can I talk to you in the study?" asked Zaki. I nodded and followed him