Beyond The Realms

Chapter 23

I'm careful to keep my face covered but I can't help but admire the objects around me.  All of them Colorful , exquisite and unique to my eyes .

The three Princes though they walk all casual and jocking amongst each other and every now and then  people greet them I'm aware they are flanking me in a discreet yet infallible formation   ready to jump into action  if any harm were to come my way .

" It is a pleasure to see you here this year as well Princes " One of the merchants says as Yaman  stops at his stall and the others groan as if bored already.

" Only Emir ever stops here " Arham tells me.

" Why ?"

" Because he is a lovesick fool ,that's why" he answers chuckling  which earns him a swift kick from the said Prince before he turns back to the merchant  who eagerly displays the  various jewelry items.

" This ..." The vendor says with a proud and eager grin " Is the best jewelry in the entire Djinn tribes "

I look at the elegant  necklace  gleaming with a pale and soothing light that reminds me of moon. It possibly is the most  beautiful thing I have ever seen.

"  Necklace made from the moon gem  itself " The vendor adds " Pure with no trace of any other gem mixed"

Seeing the interested look in Yaman's eyes the vendor jumps at the opportunity to reel him in" I promise it would look beautiful around your gentle  lady's neck. This necklace ...."

' Businessmen everywhere are same ' I think amused .

A magnificent Hawk swoops down from the skies and  lands on Arham's shoulder.  The ease and companionship between them makes it clear that it is his familiar.

" Does he have someone special in his life ?" I question looking at prince Yaman.

Emir answers " He got betrothed recently "

" And he has been a horrible , vomit inducing hopeless loon ever since" Arham says this loudly  teasing Yaman who doesn't take the bait this time instead after purchasing the  necklace he turns towards me " Do you see something you like?"

The vendor instantly turns towards me and though my face isn't showing Emir seemingly all casual stands in front of me covering me from the vendor's  eyes .

Ever since we had stopped in front of the stall  a pair of bright orange earrings have caught my eyes but will it be alright if Prince Yaman buys them for me ?

" Don't be shy " Arham says as if reading my mind " It would be a shame if you had visited the caravan and hadn't gotten anything for yourself  "

" Those earrings " I point towards them and the vendor claps his hands with glee " Excellent choice , my lady . These earrings are made from the larva that is produced in the heart of Mount Atishfèèshan itself...." he rambles on until Yaman buys me those  and I wear them almost just as quickly .

They are really. beautiful though it feels odd that something that is made out of larva  would be smooth and pleasant to touch.

" See you again next year " The Vendor calls out as the three Djinn Princes and I move away .

" You bet " Yaman calls over his shoulder.

" You and Arham did not buy anything? " I ask Emir , because given the way they look I'm willing to bet my new earrings they have several women chasing them.

Arham grins casually throwing  an arm around my shoulder . It's nice how quickly these three Princes have accepted me as a friend ,and I them " We come to this caravan for different kind of pleasure Amelia " He says with a sly and mischievous expression on his handsome face.

The hawk on Arham's shoulder letting out a screech takes to the skies again and it  makes me curious about what the other Djinn Princes  have as their  familiars .

I figure the strong brown  horse that had been outside the tent  is Emir's and Yaman himself tells me  his familiar is a puma.

" By the way , how do you know about familiars?" Yaman questions.

" Prince Ruslan had told me "

He looks shocked and opens his mouth to question me further when Arham calls out "Stop boring her" He saunters over towards us his face alight with a smile that is sly and spells all sorts of trouble
" Let us take you to  places that are fun"

" This place is fun enough "

Emir chuckles as if I'm being too naive.

" You don't know the definition of fun ,Amelia" Arham winks at me his stunning topaz eyes never devoid of the  mischievous glint" Loosen up a little "

I can't say I'm not excited when all of us stop in front of a massive  tent like structure that is painted in every colour in existence.

There is music coming out of it , a slow and rich tune that is highly enticing.

Arham who is ahead of me grins while Yaman shakes his head" I won't accompany you guys  this time "

" Why not ?" Both the Prince question their friend in unison"Because I have Meera now and she won't like this   " he says before walking away.

" Who is Meera ?"

" His betrothed "

" It happened pretty recently and he is thoroughly infatuated with her " Emir   answers.

" Totally whipped I would say " Arham   adds  with a smile and then turns his eyes towards the opening of the tent  where the music is beckoning us to enter "  If I ever go stupid and decide that I should do something silly like  that remind me of this place " He says.

" Don't worry I  have got your back " Emir smirks.

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