Ancient War

Bad Morning

The next morning, I get up and hurry to get ready. I am downstairs, when I hear Carlo speaking with my mother.

" Why do I have to keep her from Damon, mam?"

" She thinks she knows what she wants. I will make sure she studies law and follows our footsteps."

" I don't see how talking with him will get between that."
" She'll fall for him and that will only confuse her. She'll understand, when she knows."

" But, mam, he really likes her and is willing to ----"

" I said what you could do. Now, Carlo, are you willing to help me? She won't trust me enough."

" You want to control her life, mam. She wants to be a author, not a lawyer."

" She will want to be a lawyer. The whole family studied law and she won't be the first one to inherit another skill."

I was wanted to ask for her forgiveness, but when I hear this, I get angry. I walk out the back door and run to school. I am almost there, when Damon appears and runs with me.

" Why didn't you use the car?"

" I'm sure my mother has already taken the key."

" Sorry for what happened. I'll answer whatever you want."

" Don't worry. I will do what I want and won't let her decide for me."

" Why did you respond?"

" I don't know, but you didn't tell me you were the prince. So I think we're even."

" I'll explain everything after school, okay?"

" Let's run faster."

" Why?"

" She asked Carlo to keep me away from you. If he's behind us, I don't want him catching up."