the bodyguard

EPISODE : 8

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NA-RA

It was the next day and i really wanted to get outside but i couldn't yet because i had to wait for my father as he wanted to speak to me. He was currently in his study speaking with Jake, what could they possibly be talking about for that long?

It had been two hours and i was getting impatient.

Just as i was about to go back to my room, father opened the door, "come in Na-Ra." He said as i headed inside and sat down.

"I have been discussing certain arrangements and changes with Jake." My father started off, "i have decided that you will not be staying in the castle anymore."

I stared blankly. This was unexpected.

My father continued, "both you and jake will be staying in the silver moon building in the west wing. It's closer to the town and i have a feeling it would be a better place for you."

I was stunned. It was the one thing i had always wanted but now that it was actually happening it felt unbelievable.

"When do i leave?" I asked, still trying to process everything.

"Well you could leave today or whenever you felt like it, but the more you delay the harder it will be." Father replied, "i know how many restrictions were placed on you from since a young age but now i want you to be able to have some sort of freedom."

Some sort of freedom was better than nothing i guess. I hugged my father and thanked him immensely. "You'll visit right?" I asked.

"Of course, and you both can come by to the castle at any time." My father said looking back at me and Jake.

Just before noon we set off to the silver moon building, I insisted we didn't need guards and maids straight away and it took a lot of strength for father to agree.

I had only been to the building once when i was younger and it was exactly how i'd left it. The building itself was a dark auburn and cream overlay with a crescent moon in the middle. As we stepped inside we were both in awe at the huge moon mural on the wall.

"Wow this building is so beautiful." Jake exclaimed.

"I know." I said as we both continued to walk inside, i headed towards the garden and it was absolutely stunning, there were beautiful pink oleander flowers hanging. There was a beautiful olive tree and hanging underneath was a wooden swing with green vines wrapped around.

I would have headed straight for the swing when my stomach made an embarrassing noise.

"Let's eat before we do anything" Jake said stifling a laugh.

To our surprise the kitchen was fully stocked up with food which meant father had been planning this for a while. Jake immediately began chopping up vegetables and getting out pans.

"You can cook?" I asked, sitting down on one of the chairs opposite him, the counter separating us.

"of course i can, i think it's a skill every human should have." Jake replied as he poured in different things into the pan.

I smiled at his response "i agree, though i prefer baking more to cooking."

"okay i'll be the cook you be the baker." Jake said as he turned to face me and plated up the food. He had made a beautiful salmon bowl.

"You try it first and tell me how it tastes." He said pushing the plate towards me.

I took a bite and melted into the flavours. It was amazing. "It's amazing! You hit all the flavours so good."

"I knew my cooking skills were top tier." He said smiling. He sat down and we both continued eating.

"I'll wash up." I said trying to reach for his plate. He stopped me.

"No i can't let you do that princess." Hearing that nickname again made the ends of my ears go red. He stood up taking my plate as well and he suddenly looked even more attractive from the back. He turned to look at me with a smirk, "aren't you going to get ready?"

I closed my slightly parted mouth and tilted my head in confusion, "ready for what?"

"You asked me to race with you remember?" He said softly as he dried his hands.

I looked towards the window, "But it's still afternoon i want to race in the night."

"I know. But i want to take you to the light festival in town first." Jake said while walking closer to me.

I gasped quietly, "there's a light festival and i never knew!"

He smiled, "yeah i think you'll like it."

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a/n:
so i know i haven't been updating regularly i've been stressed but it's getting better and i hope to update more!!!
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