A Woman from the future

Mistrust

The daredevil tasted every single pastry the bakery offered, I wonder how she can belly it all and not feel full, I can see she was having the time of her life, tasting this and that, and flirting with my brother, not that I didn't chip in, of course I interrupted them.

I just couldn't wait for us to return to the castle, and when we finally did Arthur still offered to treat her to a drink, and she just can't say no, at least not to Arthur, I've come to know that has become an habit for her.

I poured myself a much needed glass of scotch, I am not easily disposable, so I sat with them, nurturing my drink with no intentions of leaving soon.

it was bearly half an hour before father called for Arthur "Sir Arthur, the king seeks your presence, he would like to see you right away" Jeffrey announced

"I'd be right there" he disposed Jeffery and turned back to face Eliza once more "if you'd excuse me my lady" he kissed her hands before leaving

I found myself gritting my teeth at that gesture, I made eye contact with Eliza from the chair adjacent to hers, but the daredevil took it as her cue to smile so brightly at Arthur.

Arthur left the room immediately to attend to whatever issue that was at hand, but on the bright side this was my opportunity to attend to this pressing issue called Eliza.

as if knowing my intentions, she tried standing up almost immediately Arthur left "and where do you think you are going" I asked her

"outside obviously, pretty much anywhere, my room, the stables, the lawn, basically anywhere away from you" she passed by my chair, but not too far off, I grabbed her wrist and tried to pull her back, but she loosed her footing and fell right onto my lap.

her eyes grew wide as she was so close to me, so many things were running through my mind now, but what affected me the most was the feeling of her bum on my legs, I had to put a hand behind her back and the other around her waist to keep her from falling over totally, which only made her body close to mine and now I think it wasn't a wise decision after all.

she took off her cloak the moment we got in, and now that she's practically in my arms and so close to me, I get to see all the sinful details of her perfect body, her lips, her round breast the dress detailed it, her seductive eyes, her neck was begging to be kissed.

wait what am I doing, as if just gaining consciousness after a total black out I stopped myself from studying her curves and swells, I pushed her up gently, she quickly hopped down from my leg.

"I'm so sorry, I didn't know you would fall back" I offered

"it's okay, but don't.... was that intentional?" she asked baffled, I know she thinks the worst of me but I never realised she took me for a childish wanton

"I just apologised to you, that is supposed to let you know that the accident was not intentional" I took my time to offer an explanation and then apologise again "I'm sorry"

she shook her head "and why should I forgive you now, you know I also offended you once and you haven't forgiven me as you claim"

"what, of course I'm not angry about that anymore, I only just don't want you to seduce my brother and then leave him high and dry"

"you are unbelievable, and you are so full of yourself" she left the room hurriedly before I even had a chance to rebut her statement or defend myself

I looked down at my trousers when she left, not that I needed to anyways, I could already feel the tightness, and I sure needed to get myself together, I downed my scotch in one gulp.

though I would be needing more of that to dampen this strong urge, I have never felt so out of control, I barely stopped myself from pulling that dress over her head.

I stayed down at the parlour for longer before finally retiring to my room, the glass after glass of scotch only helped a little, but the real struggle was getting her off my mind.

nothing makes sense, she is quite attractive, that is an undeniable fact, but the extent at which she really affects me is crazy, now I see it, I never knew I'd get to lust after her this badly.

*ELIZA'S POV*

I went to my room immediately, and flung myself onto the bed face down, I guess this is the result of wearing a provocative outfit, the result has come back to bite me on my ass.

I repictured the scene from earlier, i can vividly see the passion burning in his eyes or was it lust? his hand lingered on my body for longer than required.

but his reaction matters not, what surprises me was my own reaction to him, it's funny how I hated him just few minutes ago but felt something else entirely when I was in his arms.

my senses were awakened, and I was suddenly aware of every feature I didn't pay attention to earlier, his dark pupil that somehow managed to grow darker and wider as they bore into mine, I stole a quick peek at his lips, his strong jaw, I had the strongest urge to touch my hand to his face and feel his stubble.

but yet none of this makes sense, I know I don't like William and we fight alot, which should be the reason I wasn't supposed to be affected by him, truth be told, that I don't like him doesn't mean he has stopped being a fine specimen, for the briefest moment I wondered what it would have felt like if he kissed me then, I'm not so sure I'd stop him anyway.

I've never felt an urge so strong, I didn't stand up from his legs immediately because I couldn't bring myself to, I pick a fight with him after I stood up so it wouldn't look like I enjoyed our little close up time, I like being in control and even if I have to lie about being in control when I'm not, so be it.

I got up to shower and change my dress, I tried to sleep a little not that I was tired, but I just couldn't stop myself from thinking about earlier and I'd at least try, so i stayed inside for most of the day still unable to shut my eyes, at this point I think it's reasonable to avoid William for now, though i knew I would have to see him today at dinner, but I'm determined to act unaffected.

Bella came to get me at 18:00, I had her leave before me, and followed behind her after a while, everyone was at the table already except for William, where could that snobbish Prince be? just as if on cue he strode into the room with another man following closely behind, I could tell they were talking about something before they came in, as they both came in laughing.

"sorry to keep you waiting" William apologised to the table

his friend came into sight, a tall man, matching up to Williams height, he sat beside me while William sat at the end of the line, there was only two vacant chairs and it only made sense that William chose the seat far from mine.

"you look stunning mother" the man offered, staring directly at the Queen

wait what?, does the queen have three son's?

"he is Ann's older brother, he is more like our brother now, we all grew up together, mother sees him like her son, so" Arthur shrugged

oh I see, now that he said that, I can see the resemblance, Ann does share some features with him, I looked at him from the corner of my eyes, turning my eyes a whole 60 degrees.

"and who is the lady?" he asked now turning slightly on his chair to face me

the king responded "she is my friends daughter, he is out of the continent at the moment, so I get to be her ward"

what is going on, why did the king have to lie to him, after all, he is more like their son, but I guess it makes sense, it would only seem silly if he responded "I don't know, just met her at some inn"

"it's a pleasure to meet you my lady" the man picked my hand and gently kissed it "and I love your hair, I've never been a fan of hair pins and excessive pearls"

"so you don't like what I've done with my hair?" the queen asked sarcastically

"of course I do mother, it befits you, there is no disputing that" he rushed to fill in

Arthur bent a little to my side "I had them pack some bread and muffins for you from the bakery we visited earlier Eliza" not that the others couldn't hear

"no, tell me that was a joke, I didn't see you talk to anyone there" I said

"I do have my ways"

"thank you, you are so kind" it really wasn't about the bread for me but his intentions

"remind me to get her something the next time I'd be here, it would be absolutely be worth it if she smiles like that" the man chipped in

"that I will do Justin" Arthur replied him

oh, Justin, that's his name, I knew a Justin when I was in school, such a little irritant that thinks he is too good for anyone, but of course that has nothing to do with this guy, this nice guy, speaking of nice guys, I looked in William's direction and I can see he is not liking the atmosphere.

come to think of it, I sat in the middle of two handsome men, who just can't seem to keep quite around me, that is all the proof William needs to prove I'm a master seducer and probably an ambitious one at that.

suddenly i wasn't feeling so much in control, I stole a glance at him, and sure as hell, he was still staring at me, Ann was speaking to him this time, but he wasn't even sparing her a glance or responding to her, he continued to stare at me wickedly, is that really how much he hates me?

Ann, followed his gaze and we made eye contact but she doesn't seem to be bothered, I mean why does she have to, when William is looking at me like he'd have my head, and since she doesn't care about anyone but herself.

I had to do something, now I belief looks can kill, "king Henry, queen Margaret, I'm sorry I have to leave in the middle of dinner, but I'm feeling uneasy, my stomach it, it hurts.... I think I need to have some rest"

"a stomach upset?, someone should get me Bella, I'm coming with you" the queen sounded worried and was about to stand up when I stopped her

"you dont have to be worried, its just a conventional pain, you need not worry yourself or Bella, I'd be fine once I get some rest, I promise I'd be as bright as day in the morning tomorrow"

"are you sure about that, the offer is still up, if you want me to come with you" she pressed

"I'm sure, I'd be fine, thank you, goodnight everyone" I slowly stood up trying to keep up appearance.

Justin stood up and helped me out of the chair " allow me,...I'd be seeing you tomorrow"

"it better not get worse tomorrow" Arthur added

"I promise it won't, excuse me" I turned for the door, but I wasn't even at the door before I heard that wicked handsome beign excuse himself with some lame explanation.

he is never gonna catch up with me, I walked normally out of the dinning area, and started to run immediately I stepped out on the hallway, no matter what happens I won't let him speak to me tonight, I'm still in charge.