Her innocence and His coldness

-4: Her people

Sara's mind came back to sence. She was thinking about all the things happened to her in just few months. And also in just few hours. Her mind went to picture every scene when she was following Jacob. Now back to the present ,she inattentively bumped on Jacob's back. Then they walked in the balcony.

Sara's pov

As soon as I entered the balcony, I could hear people's noise. That means people have gather in front of the palace. My heart sank. I can imagine how shocked they will become after knowing about the defeat. Cause now they will be ruled by another king who is more fierce. I just want him to be a little bit caring to my people. After all they are innocent. I hope he knows their pain.

Jacob noticed that Sara wasn't reacting. So he looked back . Sara became a statue. No moves or no reaction. She was wondering about her people. Jacob smiled.

Jacob chuckled at her state. His sound awaken Sara . She came back to reality She looked around. The palace was surrounded by people from all sides. Unintentionally her mouth opened and split out some words. Before she didn't even try to look at Jacob but now she is ready to fight for her people alone.

Sara: What are we doing here?

She gave Jacob a glare which didn't attract Jacob's eyes. He was busy in admiring his new kingdom.

Jacob: Don't you know mistress aren't allowed to talk with their king? You aren't their princess anymore. I am their new king and you are just a mere useless creature here. I kept your family alive just to show that I'm more kind then your father. He was a worst king. From now on always remember your position before speaking. This is not your kingdom .

(His head spinned back. Their gaze met.)

Sara's heart ached due to his words. She is trying her best to hold back the water droplets formed in her eyes. She sighed.

Jacob c***k his brows on her. Because she was still standing on the doorway.

Jacob: Get out of your imagination. You should realize that this is not your palace or dream land where you can dive into your worthless imagination all the time. Come forward and stand behind me. After all my people has the right to meet their king's new mistress.

(A devil smirk popped in his face. Sara couldn't but resist that look. )

Jacob : Hello My dear People. I think you all got a very good morning as I became your king.

His voice rised as he pronounced his victory with a triumphant smile. Sara kept her head down ,not ready to meet the curious eyes looking at them

Jacob: And also I am glad to announce that I ,the new King of Armaniya, is proclaiming Sara as my mistress.

The word Mistress made all the attention focus on her. She couldn't gather any words. Her mind was filled with the thoughts of her father whereabouts. Did Jacob killed her father? Will he also kill her brother? What's going on in her life? In the morning, she wished to run away or for a miracle to happen to stop her wedding. But she didn't wanted her father to die. No matter how much wronged he did to her ,he was still her father ,the one who took care of her and gave her everything she wanted. Sara was out of her mind.

She rose her head after hearing the cry and sob of people. The whole crowd was mourning at this news. They always admired Sara and this is the only reason why they were happily living in this kingdom.

The news of their dearest princess becoming the Mistress astonied them.

One of the woman cried out from the crowd,

"If you wanna punish us, do that.. but don't make her your mistress . She isn't like her father. Please my king forgive her." She collapsed on the ground, holding her hands together and begged for Sara.

The guard jerked at her ," Don't you know the rules? You're not allowed to talk with the king like that. Do you have a death wish?" He pulled his sword out and held it toward her.

Jacob was stunned by this. He was aware that Sara was a kind person but didn't imagine this. To shock him more, some men from behind of that lady came forward.

" Yes. We will even die for her. She is our princess."

The guard mocked the man ," She is our princess." Then gave him a serious look,

" She is not your princess anymore . Our king has invaded your kingdom. Now she is just a slave."

He smirked at the crowd.

Again a woman appeared from the crowd and talked as she looked up at Jacob,

" We are sorry, Your highness. You are our king. Our ruler. We'll obey you all the time. But Sara will always stay in our heart as our little princess." The woman lowered her gaze ,put her hands on her chest. The others joined her too. They all sat on the ground, bending to Jacob.

"Please have some mercy on her", They all chanted together.

Jacob looked back at Sara whose cheeks was filled with tear. She was crying. She never thought her people would do such thing for here. She considered herself as blessed.

Jacob: " Don't you have any thing to say?"

His heart was aching for her but promise can never be broken. He stood still.

Jacob: "If you don't answer, I'll order my men to execute them as they're protesting against their king."

He knew the answer. Still was eager to see Sara's reaction.

No she can't afford to see that. She immediately rised her head. With teary eyes,she glared him. His heart almost missed a beat. Sara looked miserable. Her tidy up hair got messed ,her makeup was ruined by her tears. She wasn't at her best place then but still Jacob found her to be attractive even with that look. He didn't want to show his response so he moved his head back to the people.

Sara: "Why would you do that? Now they are your people."

Jacob: "Yes. They are my people. And now they are talking against my decision. So shouldn't I punish them for that? "

Sara: " What do you want? " She walked to him and gazed the lowering heads down.

Jacob: " You." He muttered. He wanted her to be his love,in his arm. Whereas he was bonded with his father's promise.

He continued, "As my mistress". In a lower voice.

Sara: " Ok. I am ready to do that. Just don't harm them."

Jacob: " Tell them that."

Sara: "I need to go to them. Please." She gave him a hopeful look.

Jacob: "Ok." He couldn't resist her request.

Sara quickly ran downstairs. At least, she was Infront of them. She was panting as she ran too fast.

Woman: "Princess .are you alright?" The guards tried to baulk her. Jacob sighed them to step back so they did that.

Sara: " I am alright. Now please you all." She stepped forward the crowd.

Sara: " I need you all to understand this matter. Please don't protest. He is now your king. You need to do as he says. "

Man: "But we won't let you be his mistress."

Man: "You don't deserve this, princess."

Sara smiled and said," You don't have to worry about me. I am happy that at least we are alive. He'll let my family live if I do so. You love me,right? Then please understand the matter. I promise to be happy. "

She gave a convincing face to assure that she would stick to her words. But deep inside she was also afraid. She can't show off that. She forced a smile to form on her face.

Woman: "Are your sure? We know you are also scared. " They glanced at the king and then at her.

Sara: "Please." With that one word, she turned back and went inside.

Jacob was examining the whole situation. He was astonished when everyone became quite.

Jacob: " So I ,your king, promise to take care of you with my all might and power. "

All the people nodded in his response.

He then merged back to the palace. The people also returned back with a heartbroken look.