Their Princess

Chapter 2

I'm in my room trying on my new dress that came from my tailor. Women here wear sophisticated clothing, which makes me feel uncomfortable. So in the beginning I chose to wear Zed's clothes instead of those tight dresses. Brothers tried to change my mind over dresses but all in vain.

So we came up with the idea of tailoring my clothes. With my best ability, I explained to my tailor what I wanted. And looking at it now, I think it came out pretty good.

I look good. Innocent and naive. I like it.

Soft pastel pink colored dress complements my brown skin. I've also ordered some pants, shirts, pajamas and dresses to wear. And they all look fabulous. But this one calls to me today the most. 

“You look good, princess” Zed says from the door. And I beam at his compliment. 

Zed comes to stand behind me and puts his hands on my shoulder. “ Look at you looking like a little fairy, my fairy”. I blush at this. This is why I like Zed more. He knows how to make me feel happy and wanted. “ I can look at you all day, but we have somewhere to be. So shall we leave?” 

“ Yupp, let's go”. I say. We are going to an event held by brothers, and since I can't take care of myself alone, they are tagging me along. You may ask why? 

Well, when I told the brothers I was 24 years old, they started to treat me as a child. Because as per planet Ethna you become an adult at the age of 30. My height was another reason. Being at 5 feet 2 inches never made me feel so small compared to Ethna's women who stand at least 5 feet 7 inches tall.

So yes, that's why I get princess treatment wherever I go. And let me tell you my secret, I absolutely love it.

People at the event would come near me in hopes of getting closer to the brothers. Women especially. They'll squeeze my cheeks, gush over how pretty I am and how beautiful women I will become. Ugh. Somebody tell them I'm a woman.

I stopped explaining myself to the brothers when I saw a 24 year old Ethnainian girl with my own eyes. She was exactly my size. I was embarrassed in the beginning but then threw my ego down the road and started to enjoy princess treatment. No one from Earth will know what I'm doing here. 

This party is boring. I want to go home. 

“ Are you okay, princess? Why do you look so sad?” Elijah asks, bending to my level. Always my Savior. 

With my pouty lips, I tell him “ I'm tired. When will we go home?”

Elijah sighs and looks around. “ Of course you are tired. It's your sleep time, and these morons are making you stand here.” He looks at me again and asks, “ Are you comfortable sleeping on the couch?”

I think for a second and then say, “I don't want to be alone.”

“ You won't be alone. We will take turns watching over you. Is that okay with you?” I look at his warm brown eyes that promise safety and make me nod at him.

“Let's go then.”

As I climb the stairs, I see Zed with a woman near the wall. This must be Leya. Zed has told me about her. She was Zed's classmate and friend. I would have noticed more, but I'm beyond tired right now.

Elijah takes me to a room and lays me down on a couch. He covers me with a soft blanket and starts to pat my head. They have come to realize that I sleep faster this way. Whatever it might be, I don't care because I love their attention. 

“ Come on, sweet girl, go to sleep.” I yawn and snuggle against the soft pillow. Elijah smiles and cups my cheek. He kisses my temple and says “ My sweet girl is tired, ain't she?”

I sigh and say in a small voice“ Yes, very.” I yawn again and ask “ Can I hold your hand, please?” I feel small and needy.

“Of course, sweet girl”. Elijah's one hand pats my head, and another is in my tiny hands. His hands are so big and warm. I exhale a sigh and start drifting to sleep.

“ Eli, don't leave me here alone.” I know he won't, but I want him to assure me that I'm safe. Which he does.

“ I will never leave you, my sweet girl. Don't worry your pretty little mind with these thoughts. You are safe.” He kisses my forehead and starts to pat my head again. And I start to fall in deep slumber. 

I hear voices around me. “ Don't worry. We will take care of her.” I guess it's Zed. 

“ What is she doing here?” I hear Elijah ask.

“ She wanted to meet her and catch up on our time apart. I tried to convince her to go home but couldn't succeed.” Zed says.

I hear a loud sigh next. “ Fine. But don't talk too loud. No, forget it. Don't talk at all. She was really tired and I don't want both of you to disturb her precious sleep.” Elijah tells him.

“ We won't talk, I promise.” A soft feminine voice says. This must be Leya. Elijah sighs and leaves after that. “ So, it's her. She is really small.”

“ Yes, she is. But she is a feisty one. You will come to like her even more when you spend more time with her” Zed says. While Leya only hums to it. I hear Zed coming closer and sitting on the table across from me.

Leya might have joined him because I heard her voice closer now. “ So what does she do all day at your house? I mean, if she lives there freely, then she might be helping with the house chores as a token of gratitude, right?” I don't like her now. She is interrupting my precious sleep. 

Zed huffs a laugh at her “ what are you saying Leya, look at her, she is so delicate how can you expect her to do the house chores with these soft hands” I feel him lightly pecking my fingers. “ Besides, we have helpers to do the house chores. And if there is a need for extra help, then we can always hire more. Why bother her.”

I feel his hand lovingly stroking my head next. I want to get up and hug Zed right now, but I'm too tired to do so. I just softly hum in my half unconscious state. But then Leya, the blondie, starts to speak again. I'm irritated at this point and a second away from throwing a temper tantrum. 

Before I do so, the office door opens. “ What are you two doing?” A heavy masculine voice asks. Rey. 

Blondie replies, “ we were making sure she sleeps soundly.” I want to smack right over her pretty face. I want to get up and run to Rey and tell him the truth. But if I do so, I won't be able to sleep later due to adrenaline. So I try to get deep sleep again.

“ Get out. Both of you. Now.” Rey orders them. Thank you, Rey. They were really bad today. I feel a peck on my cheek, and then the office door opens and closes. I feel a presence near me. Rey. He is guarding me now.