Her Guardian

Chapter 5

Dense mist covered the way as we proceeded toward the shopping mall. Rumours said that someone was planning on assassinating the Queen and Princess Stephenie. They could move about only under extra security.

Princess Stephenie's limousine was following me and the guards. It was her coronation in a month and we were going to the mall to buy a gown for her.

We halted in front of the mall and I got down from my horse. Even though there were limousines and cars now, I preferred riding my horse Esme. I had taken care of her since she was a pony.

Princess Stephenie got out of the limousine and came over to me. She scrunched her nose in an adorable way and said " I can't believe you made me come to a shopping mall Myra! I don't like shopping like this."

I shook my head and told her" Princess Stephenie, I figured it would be better to buy a gown here rather than by getting it made by the royal fashion designer.  It'll give you a good headstart as the future queen
Transylvania. "

She pouted and went over to the entrance of the mall where the staff had made grand preparations for her visit. There was also a red carpet lying ready for her. She went over to a person dressed in a tuxedo- who I assumed was head of the staff- and told him something. He seemed surprised, but he smiled, took her hand   and led her to the huge line of people on the other side who were waiting for the mall to open. All of them on noticing Stephenie, bowed down to her.

They all seemed surprised to find Princess Stephenie joining in line with them. One of the girls in front of Stephenie turned to her and said "Your highness, please step in front. I cannot imagine our Princess standing at the back of the line"

Princess Stephenie smiled and refused politely.

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"Oh my! I can't believe I found such a pretty gown in a mall!! It's all thanks to Bella! " Stephenie squealed with happiness. She turned around and waved at Bella - the girl who was with Stephenie in the line - who was making her way out of the parking lot with her father, waving wildly.

" I asked her to come for my coronation ceremony Myra! " Princess Stephenie said.
Bella was the only friend Stephenie had made who was not royal. The Queen seldom allowed her to mingle with others.

I smiled as I led her into the limousine and made my way out of the parking lot with Esme.

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We were just nearing the castle when I saw a silhouette of a man in the mist. I noticed he was riding a black horse and was escorting another limousine.
  
"Halt! Who goes there?" I asked.
The man got down from his horse and bowed down. " It is I, Guardian of his majesty Abraham Lexin . Ruler of the kingdom to the east."  he answered.

" What makes his majesty come to Transylvania, Kingdom of her highness Catherine Karl? " I asked  getting down from Esme.

" We were just passing by Transylvania milady, to go to the kingdom beyond. " he answered.

I nodded and got on top of Esme again." Then go in peace, but I must warn you, danger lurks around now so be careful. My guards shall escort you to make sure you aren't upto any mischief. Go now " I said.

The man bowed and took off his hat.
A blush creeped onto my face when I looked at him. He was one of the most handsome people  I had met.

He rode away on his horse, looking at me from the corner of his eye.

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We reached the castle and I helped Princess Stephenie out of the limousine.  She came to me and whispered in my ear" Who was that man? "
Blood rushed to my cheeks immediately. Stephenie laughed and caught my hands." I saw everything from the window" she said and walked away.

I sighed and turned around. I wanted to meet him again. One of the guards at the gate came running to me."Miss, someone is waiting for you at the entrance. " he said.

I went over to the huge gates and froze.

It was him!

I took a deep breath and asked" Yes? "

He smiled and said " I'm sorry to disturb you milady but.... " he hesitated " may I know your good name? "

I was thrilled. I was just about to answer when I realized someone was watching me.

I looked over at the window and noticed the pink curtain twitch in Stephenie's bedroom.
She was watching us.

I sighed and turned to him.

" I'm Myra Peters. Guardian of her highness Queen Catherine Karl and Princess Stephenie Karl." I said.

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I woke up to see the bright morning rays of the sun wash across the room. It was the same dream, but I could see Stephenie, Bella and the young man's face clearly now.

I could not recognize their faces though.

It seems as if the dreams want to convey something.
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So sorry for updating so late.
I was in my hometown this week.
And there's no good internet there.
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