The Royal Bodyguard

12

      I stood in front of an orphanage staring blankly at the door leading to a small garden path along the entrance.

     "Huh?! Lorry? What are you doing standing over there like that?!"

     A woman the age of 35 said holding a bowl full of vegetables when she noticed me.

      "Aunt K, Good morning!" I greeted ones I regained myself and went in and help her it.

      "Hmm, morning Lor! It's been a while since your last visit though I did not expect you to be back this early." Aunt K said as we went in the orphanage.

     Aunt K, short for Kelly, is the daughter of Count Kingston. She's a beautiful and kind hearted lady.

      She used to be a teacher but decided to build an orphanage due to her love and passion for children's growth.

     Her family supports her fully and the King so they help out with monthly fundings.

       She's surprisingly a strong woman being able to pull through after the death of her husband.

     She doesn't have any children but she treats everyone kindly. The children here all look up to her.

...

    "Sister Lorry! You came today! Come let's go and play tag!"

     One of the children said running towards us.

      "No! Let's play castle!" Another one said as she dragged me her way.

     "What are you? Six? Don't listen to her Sister Lorry! Let's go and play tag!" The previous boy shouted back.

     "What are you saying! I am seven years old!" The girl yelled back.

...

      "Nana, Billy, don't cause Sister Lorry any trouble and go eat your food before it gets cold. Also, take this to the kitchen please."

        Aunt K scolded them lightly then hand them the vegetables.

        "OK!" They both yelled and ran back inside.

     "No running in the house!" Aunt K said.

      Her words were answered by the children laughter.

      "Aya aya! Let's go to my study to talk." Aunt K said and we both went in.

...

      "Where are the rest of the kids?!" I asked as Aunt K placed a plate of snacks and juice in front of me.

       "Ahhh! You normally come on the weekends that's why you don't know! They went to school some distance away from here.

     The royal family sponsored for their education in the school closest to us. Nana and Billy are on holiday now."

      Aunt K explained ones she settled down. Nana and Billy are the youngest here so far.

      "It seems there's a lot of things that I am only recently finding out." I sighed and said vaguely.

      "What's the matter?" Aunt K asked concerned.

...

      I explained to here everything. About Prince Austin  being able to talk and Princess Lillian being his elder sister.
  
         I mean, I know that it sounds petty of me but... we were all friends.

       "What other things was I also not aware of?" I asked.

       "You sound like it's not only Prince Austin your talking about." Aunt K commented.

      "Yes, Mallory didn't look surprised when she heard the Prince speak so she probably knew about it." I explained.

  I didn't see any sign of shock regarding Austins Speech from her. Aunt k looked at me and said seriously.

     "I think you should find a time and ask them both. It could all just be a misunderstanding! Speculating over it alone won't solve anything!"

      "Your right! I also think that that's better!"

     I agreed with her feeling like a burden has been relieved from my shoulder.

     "Was that the reason why you came early this time around?" Aunt K asked.