Secrets of the lost past

Chapter 4

May 8th-10 pm
Good morning. I watched Twilight 'till midnight. That rhymed. Cool. Today I'm gonna go into 1567 and come back specifically for the school interview. So I have everything planned. I'll have breakfast and go back for lunch.
                                                        10:30 pm
Ate my breakfast. Now, I will get my money and some more stuff and get out of here.
-Where do you think you're going?
-None of your business. Bye.
I know that some people wouldn't say that to their parents for a million dollars. But I know she can't do anything. I'll write when I get there.
                                                            11 pm
Woah, I missed the clean air. I will just go and dress more appropriately before I get killed.
Done. Be right back, I have to make lunch. I wonder what I should make.
I'm back. Guess what I made. Stew. Again. And I just got this email saying I'm invited to the dinner in the castle. Nice. I won't starve tonight. I'm gonna read and take a walk now.
Oh, there is a street shop today. Looks like we have our activities for today. Yay.
                                                            12 pm
I'm eating my lunch right now while writing. Hope I don't spill anything. Yup, too late. Now I have to clean this up! Can't eat in peace anymore, I guess. I'm just gonna put the diary down for when I'm eating.
                                                            2 pm
Sorry for not writing, Ella came over and we had a coffee chatting session. Let me write it down.
-Oh, hello! Come in!
-Hi. -Ella said sadly.
-Is there anything wrong?
-I'll tell you once we sit down.
-Alright, what's up?
-Excuse me?
-I'm sorry, I meant what's wrong.
I messed up big time on that.
-Well... -she said but before she finished the sentence, she started sobbing.
-Oh, my gosh! What happened? Did your parents forbid you from seeing Darius?
-No, he-
-Yes?
At that point, I kind of knew what was going on, he...
-Cheated on me!
-Oh, my dear! Is there anything I can do? Should I tell the Queen? -I asked already thinking about killing that guy off.
-No, thank you, I can handle it. And the saddest part is that he tries explaining it, but no! I saw him with Gregoria!
Oh, God, this just keeps getting better and better. Who should I kill off first?
-No way, he's so terrible. Are you sure you won't tell the Queen? It's illegal to cheat.
-I forgot that. But I don't want him going to jail! -she said with her eyes still teary.
-Come on, let me get you some napkins. But why?
-I don't want to be the one to kill him!
You're right, I will.
-It is your decision,  I can't cut in. Wait, do you want a coffee?
-No, thank you, I'm fine.
Why did I call this a "coffee" chatting session?
-What was his explanation?
-Oh, yes, he was like "The King forced us to do this, I hate her!" but he seemed like he was enjoying it to death! And my stupid head thought that it'd be good to marry him!
-Trust me, the last thing you need in your life is him. If he wants her so bad, then there's nothing you can do about it.
-You are right, but I have to go. Bye.
-Bye.
This is so sad! I can't believe him! And I thought he was nice. Poor girl. At least I have my plan to kill him and the other girl off tonight. Yay!
                                                               4 pm
Sorry for not writing again, but omg, I met the cutest little girl when I was walking.
-Hello! Can you spare some cents, please?
-Oh, hello, little one! Of course, I can. Can I get you any food too?
-You don't have to do that! -the girl responded in the cutest tone possible.
-I insist. Do you have any parents with you or anything?
-Actually, I do. He's right over there.
-Do you not have a mommy?
-No, she went to heaven.
To be honest, I was about to cry at that moment.
-I'm so sorry! But I bet she's having fun dancing with all the angels!
-Yeah, I want to see her.
-Can you wait a little over here while I talk to your daddy?
-Of course.
-Hi, I just happened to notice your daughter over there and I was wondering if I could get you any food or shelter.
-Hello there! You don't have to do that, we are surviving.
-No, I cannot take that as an answer! Come on, let me buy you some food first and then you could spend the night at my house and after, I could get you a shelter to stay in.
-Really? Thank you so much! God bless you!
-God bless you too.
-Let me get my little lad.
I'm so happy I could help them! Now, the little one is just wandering around my garden.
-Wait, you never told me your name.
-I forgot. It's Eira Heinrich.
-Wow, you have such a beautiful name!
-Say the word to the lady.
-Thank you.
-No need. By the way, can I talk to your daddy for a second?
-Sure.
-So, if you don't mind me asking, what happened to Eira's mom?
-A long story I'll tell you tomorrow.
-Okay, I have to go to dinner anyway. But first, I'll get you guys some pander-main and pottage.
-Woah, thank you so much!
-No problem.
I'm so excited for this dinner! I don't know why though. I'm gonna dress up.
                                             5 pm
I'm all dressed up for the big dinner. I'm gonna write when I get home.
                                             10 pm
Oh my god!!! It was so so perfect! I'll write everything down.
As soon as I got there, the guards escorted me to the biggest room I've seen in my life. And then I saw Ella. I said hi but she was staring at Darius and Gregoria talking.
-So, are you still upset about him?
-Why wouldn't I be? Yes. -Ella said while staring at Darius.
-Can you stay here for a bit?
-Yeah, why?
-You'll see. Or hear.
I went over to Darius and I said:
-Hey, can I ask you a question? Who the hell do you think you are cheating on my best friend? Huh? I suggest you throw your new and worse girlfriend away before I call the Queen and tell her about you. And you'll spend the rest of your life in a cell. Got me? I hope so.
When I returned to Ella, she was jumping up and down thanking me.
-Thank you so much! I love you!
-I love you too, now forget about him and live for yourself.

 I was just sitting when a guy in a mask stopped to talk to me.

-Hey stranger, wanna dance? -he asked, and he offered me his hand.

I looked a little to the side, then back at him.

-Sure -I replied, still shocked. That person was one of the best looking people ever. Dark brown hair hanging off his face, gorgeous hazel eyes like fall. His skin was a darker tone with slight freckles caressing his nose area. He had sharp features, but an incredibly soft voice. He was tall, really tall. He wore black pants with a suit that hung on one of his arms, and a white shirt. Perfection. Nameless perfection.

-I didn't see you here before -he said playfully. -Stranger.

Music started playing, and everyone around us was beginning to dance.

-How does this work? -I whispered to him. -I can't really dance.

-It's okay. Just follow me.

The song got happier and faster, with that, the steps got more and more complicated.

-What if we slip and fall? This isn't too safe -I mumbled.

He laughed a little, and he assured me:

-We won't fall. Even if we do, I know how to make it look good -he said while paying attention to the music. -I'll catch you.

His looks were perfect, and his personality was as well. Even though I had no idea of his name or his origin, the first two were enough for me. Yet I did pay attention to not getting too carried away, hardly managing while looking into that gorgeous pair of eyes.

My brain was beginning to understand, but my body still couldn't do it.

I accidentally stepped on his foot, I felt horribly embarrassed. Am I that bad at this?

-Oh my God, I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to...-I wanted to say, but he interrupted me.

-Calm down, Emerald, we all make mistakes. I'll manage -he whispered, and he shook the foot I stepped on. -Where did you come from?

I panicked, and I tightened my grip on his shoulders. I mostly panicked because of his question, but some part of me panicked from that nickname he had just given me. Perfection.

-From the area. Not too far from here.

-Okay -he laughed.

The music stopped, and the people started separating.

-Thanks for the dance, Emerald -he voiced. -What's your actual name? I think I need to know before having another dance

-Aria -I said, and I shook his hand. -Nice to meet you for the second time.

I drank a sip of water, and I asked:

-What's your name?-I asked back. -I also think I need to know.

-You'll hear it in places. Trust me.

I nodded while drinking.

-Well, I hope to see you around town, Aria -he said, and he walked away, waving.

I slowly waved back, and I thought to myself: "Damn, that was something."

Even though I was shocked, I could only think about him. He asked a complete stranger to dance, and I adore it.