THE FOLLOWER

CHAPTER TWO

"Shh it's OK" the pretty lady said. "Who're you? What do you want from me?" Victor shouted pointing the dagger at her. "I am not here to hurt you I promise. You got my message didn't you?" She asked smiling at him. "You told me to run. Why? What am I running from?" "From your death Victor" he was shocked she knew his name so he lowered the dagger slowly. "Who are you?" "I am Eleanor and I am a witch" Victor laughed so hard Eleanor joined in the laughter. "You're what? Oh please" Eleanor stretched her hand towards him and the dagger left his hand and came to hers. "Holy shit! Get away from me!" Victor screamed as he ran into the forest. He got to a point and saw her in front of him. He tried to run again but couldn't move. "Yes Victor, I am a witch but a good one. I know about the death of your parents, how they were murdered." "They were murdered right before me. The king ordered for them to be murdered." Victor replied her with tears in his eyes. "You shall shed no more tears" she placed her palm on his cheeks and looked into his eyes. He was taller than her. His tear dropped on her palm and turned to stone. He opened his mouth in shock and stared blankly at her. "It's time for your revenge."

"He was here. I know it" Steph said looking outside her bedroom window. "Steph this could be your own imagination you know" Rachel, Steph's best friend said to her. Steph turned to look at her friend who was busy knitting a sweater for her Betrothed, Prince Karl heir apparent to the throne of Riverville. "I know his scent already Rachel, he comes to me in my dreams everyday but it feels so real. I had to lie to everyone so they don't think I am going crazy" She looked at the window once more before going to her wardrobe. She took her coat and quickly tied her hair up. "And where on earth do you think you are going?" Asked Rachel. "I have to know for sure if he was really in this room" she said as she Jumped out the window into the cold night.

After five months with Eleanor, Victor could now wield the sword properly and play some other tricks. It wasn't easy trusting Eleanor at first but since she knew so much about him, he decided to give her the benefit of doubt. They went hunting one day and on their way back, came across a wolf. Eleanor immediately dissapeared leaving Victor to face the wolf alone. He was able to defeat the animal after some bruises here and there. Eleanor appeared and he scolded her for leaving him at such a dangerous moment. She smiled and patted his cheek. She always did that when he was upset and this always seemed to calm him down. "What happened to your family?" He had never asked about her personal life but the courage he gathered before killing that wolf was still left so he decided to use it. "They died" she quickly said and moved ahead of him "Elem" "Please let's not talk about it" he nodded and they continued home in silence.

Stephanie wandered the garden that cold night looking for the stranger she caught his scent. Just when she thought her search was over, something flashed past the corner of her eye. She quickly turned and ran towards the direction. "Stop hiding from me!" She heard him chuckle. He was really playing tricks this time. The first time he came to her was when she drank whatever it was he gave to her in a cup. Since that night, he made her see him anytime she closes her eyes. That faceless face, she had no idea what he really looked like. Deep within her, she wished he would reveal himself to her. She was tired of this hide and seek games he was playing. She wanted to know more of this stranger. She knew she was playing with fire but she didn't care. She was still lost in thoughts and had no idea how far she had walked until she suddenly tripped on a stone. She quickly dusted her coat and stood up. There he was standing right in front of her. She looked at his broad shoulders, his chest was bare but he wore a coat and black trousers. She felt his eyes on her as sweat trickled down the back of her neck. It was cold yet she felt her body heating up. He corked his head and she saw his pure white teeth, he was smiling. She felt herself blush. "Looking for me Princess?"