The Red

CHAPTER-7

Without your presence, i am the million scatter stars less sky.
Without you by my side, i am the million scatter stars less lonely moon.

"Stella, over here." A gentle sonorous whisper engraved through my ear, making my soul restless. Without another thought, i moved toward the gentle voice of second prince.

"Please wait! I am coming." I screamed as i followed his sillage in that dark empty alley.

"Prince. ..

Prince?"

But, his faint whisper faded away just like his presence which never got into my sight. My heart sheltered in solitude as it ached, making my whole body numb. My body faltered but my eyes were still rolling. Rolling in search of the second prince.

"Prince.." I whispered.

"where are you?" I mumbled a little louder.

"Please, Don't leave me." I screamed.
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"No." I grasped.

Those scared eyes fell on the wide bright ceiling that was perfectly reflecting the rays of sun. Another morning, start of another day.

Just a dream.

I thought as i brushed my fingers on my sweating scalp. A sweat travelled from my forehead. Though a dream, it felt so real that even when i woke up, i was panting out of fear.

Closing my eyes, i tried to calm down my inhumanly beating heart. But something didn't felt right. Definitely not right!

"Princess?" Merry rushed her eyes on my depressed face as she moved her legs toward me. Though i could see her concern, I couldn't calm myself. My instinct was saying, Something's up.

Tossing aside the blanket, i sat up on the bed and my hand was still running through my hair.

No, now isn't the time to get depressed and sit in the bed.

My head flushed and without hearing or saying anything, i got off the bed and rushed out.

"Princess, you are still on your night gown." Merry screamed, trying to aware my appearance.

But, it was too late. With more two minute of run, I would be at the second prince chamber.

Taking merely a breathe, i reached the door of his room and slammed it open. My sudden appearance scared the maid and i could see there brows up with their wide eyes. I didn't care how they reacted or what they thought about me.
My head was filled with a thing, i have to see him.

"Wher..e, Where is prince?"

I was panting endlessly. But, that couldn't stop me from uttering the words. I really wanted him by my side and right now.

"Your highness, his majesty just left." The maid replied, her face was still in awe.

"Where?" I screeched.

It startled her even more.

"I-I heard, he's out for a long journey." She replied in low, cowering voice.

Don't know why she was scared. The maids i had were all filled with arrogance.

I knew, something up.

I thought and twisted my feet toward the exit of the palace. It would take at least ten more minutes to reach the exit, even if i ran with all my might.

But, i didn't want to give up yet. I wanted to be with him and i had determined i would be with him.

"Princess, your clothes.." Merry was still following me around.