Enchanted Tale

Eighteen: Mysterious Smile

"Peter, I want to introduce you to the Prince of Lathance. Also known as Harry." I introduced.

Harry stepped forward holding his hand out to Peter. Peter didn't take it, he just bowed in respect. "There's no need for bowing. I'm not my father." Harry said softly.

Peter rose, and pulled me aside. "Elle what is going on? He is the prince! The son of the king whom you hate!"

"I know that. But in order for my freedom he wanted to see what it's like to be a commoner. Plus, he isn't like the king! He's much different." I explained.

"How do you know? He could be just acting as if he's different when all he's trying to do is kill you off like his father did your parents!"

"Peter will you trust me. I know what I'm doing. There is no harm coming my or your way." I assured. "He's just staying for a week and then he's leaving."

Peter looked at Harry who was just admiring the items on the small table. "I hope you're right."

-

We all sat in the cottage. There was silence which made things a bit awkward. I didn't exactly know what to do whilst Harry was around. We couldn't exactly steal anything or else he might put me back in jail, despite our connection.

"Peter? What have you been doing all this time?" I asked finally breaking the silence.

"Waiting for you mostly. When that man dragged me away, he took me down the road near Arler's. He told me that calling out for you would do me no good and to go home. He said my fate would be the same as yours if I returned. I tried to run back but he threw me down, knocking me out cold. Once I woke, it was already sundown. I tried to search for you, but Anita had told me that you were locked away and soon to be executed. But of course you know I've never believed anything that woman says. I went back to road sweeping for the night--"

"What is road sweeping?" Harry asked. I hadn't realised he was listening too. He was so quiet that his presence was forgotten.

"Meaning you're homeless." I answered.

"Then I. . uh, worked for some money." Peter continued. He looked at Harry nervously. "I finally made it back here today. And I started to think what Anita told me was true."

"Well she was telling you correctly. I was arrested, and I reckon I was soon to be executed." I said rolling my eyes to Harry who blushed.

"Well it's a good thing I got you out of there, isn't it?" Harry retorted with a smile.

My stomach decided to join the conversation by growling ever so loudly. I blushed and crossed my arms over it. Knowing that the boys had noticed. "Maybe we should put the money you got, to use. ." I suggested to Peter.

He nodded and grabbed his small satchel.

"Where are we going?" Harry asked.

"You did say you wanted to see the way a commoner lives. Well, you're about to see how this kingdom functions." I smiled walking towards the door. He gladly followed.

He was about to climb onto his horse until I objected. "We walk today. Not all commoners own a horse."

He wanted to refuse my statement but walked anyway.

-

We had decided to eat at Arler's. It was most satisfying and comical watching Harry barely know what was going on. He told me he was here before but that was hard to believe because of the fact that he had no idea what to do or say.

Once we had all eaten, we walked out and just explored the market. Harry seemed very fascinated with everything. He watched the children play, he admired the antiques, he even tried some new food. His smile was so bright. I noticed everytime he saw something new, his eyes sparkled.