The next day was the beginning of August, I was woken by Sage and Rose rushing with Cedany not to far behind not really caring for the news. She closed the door. "I can't believe she's here. She used to be so rare with her visits..." Sage rambled as we all watched "on with it" said Cedany obviously tired. It was the crack of dawn. "The Irish princess Shea will be arriving in Osaria tomorrow" she said with an exasperated face. She sat down rubbing her forehead. "What so bad about this princess?" I asked rising from my bed. I didn't care any longer if Sage saw me with out my mask, she was like my 3rd sister.
Rose and Cedany had their masks on considering they were walking the halls. Sage continued "Shea is a spoiled bitch who according to rumors has already lost her virtue, people say it was to my brother" I was about to burst out laughing if it was Nik. "Which one?" Asked Cedany now showing concern. "Nik" I actually did let out a laugh this time. Cedany lost interest after that.
"We must greet her, while she throws her self at Everyman with eyes or hands or a brain" said Sage standing back up. "Just thought I should warn you, a storm is coming and its Irish Royalty" Rose laughed. Sage left for us to be "so we're so messing with Shea right?" Asked Cedany. "We're Sage's ladies. If Shea is causing trouble, we'll stop her" we laughed. I got dressed into a loose white dress with gold lace sleeves with a white mask that was covered in gold lace, my hair was pinned into a beautiful bun that looked easy and comfortable.
The day went by quick. I met Nik by the Gazebo to exchange names. "Mary, who do you have?" He asked. "You first" I said leaning on the wall. "Nobleman James, he likes riding, long walks on the beach and gardening. Your turn" I looked at him with annoyance plastered on. "Who do you think I am? Shea?" I said bringing her up "How do you know about that?" He asked. "Never mind that, I want a man that can sword fight, I can actually talk to, and a challenge" I said crossing my arms. "You are not like other girls" he said grinning. "Yes, for instance I don't swoon at the sight of you" I snapped a smart remark. He laughed.
"I'll find someone else, your turn" he said crossing his arms and mocking me. "Well, There is Darcy her husband is dead, no children. Oh and she's your mothers maid" I said. "Ok" he said. I nodded at him then darted for the stairs. "See you tomorrow, Mary" he said not turning around to look up at me. I left the garden and headed for my room. "By the way, if you really want an easy target Shea the Irish princess will be joining us at court tomorrow" I said tuning around and looking at him.
He turned around, walked down the steps and stood only inches away from me. "How do you know about that?" He asked curiously. "The same way everyone else does" I keeps closer our lips only centimeters apart. "Rumors" and with that I turned and left him to be. Yet, before I could he grabbed my arm turned me and played the game again. Inches apart he spoke "Why?" He asked. "Why what?" I asked staring at his lips, they looked soft. "Why do you antagonize me so?" He asked creeping closer to my lips. "It's fun, to mess with you" I said grinning. He dragged me back into the gazebo where we wouldn't be seen. He caressed my face and held me in his hands. He was only centimeters away from my lips again. "I refuse to be one of your little flings, I'm not one to be used" I said ripping away from his grasp. "I will not be seduced by you" I said before walking away.
"Mary" he called after me when I had finally reached the bottom step, I turned to see him leaning on the doorway of the gazebo. "You truly are a peculiar girl, and thank you for the easy target" he said. I smiled not letting him get to me, "there will be welcoming party for her, you can swoon her then, and probably every hour after that" I laughed. He chuckled then I walked away for good this time.
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Three Masked Maidens
عاطفية"Off With The Masks!" Bellowed the King, angered and annoyed. He like everyone else at court itched to see the girl's faces. Were they so Hideous that their masks served them a justice? Or were they so Beautiful that it was a cruelty to keep the mas...
