Chapter five
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Shilah stood outside with the empty basket as she awaited Ina to come out of the house so they could leave for the married together.
She’s been waiting for there so long and was already getting tired. Well, that’s the way it’s always been – she gets to wait for them, but never dares to keep them waiting.
She was already used to it anyways.
She continued waiting, the tiny insects perking at her legs. The sun was already setting in a few hours time,, it’d be nightfall. Why was Ina taking so much time?
She continued waiting, holding the basket to the side of her waist and finally, she saw Ina walking out of the two – storey house.
She was putting on a dazzling gown and had about three expensive bangles on her wrist. Why was she looking so good – Shilah thought.
“And what’re you staring at?” Ina suddenly snapped as she got closer to Shilah who lowered her gaze to the floor immediately.
Ina rolled her eyes and continued walking away, while Shilah followed behind with the basket in her arms.
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Shilah has always thought herself unlucky due to the pathetic story she had.
She was the only child of her mother, just before she died – 7 years ago. And since then, life had been really unfair to Shilah.
Even when her mother was alive, life was still unfair but it totally became worst when her mother died.
Her step family had been so cruel to her, including her father and she wondered why. Was it because she was powerless? But it wasn’t her fault, right? She didn’t chose to be the only powerless wolf in the entire Wind Walker pack. She didn’t chose it. So, why does she have to be treated with so much disdain?
Sometimes, she wondered how her life would turn out. When would she ever get to live a better life? Perhaps, if only she could turn and posses her wolf powers, it’d be different. So, maybe she’ll just need to keep praying to the Spirits.
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The walk to the market was quite long from the house and the population was so alarming. Obviously, it was due to the fact there’d be no buying and selling the following day.
Shilah wondered how it would look like – the entire mountain being quiet and empty with every single person being indoors. But why would the Alpha give such orders in the first place? What was going to take place the following day that would warrant everyone staying indoors?
“Will you walk faster?” Ina turned snappily to look at her and Shilah tried to hasten her footsteps. Can she ever get to please this sister of hers? She wondered.
She followed Ina like a puppet to the various places in the market where she picked the things she wanted. While she picked and paid for them, Shilah took the responsibility of carrying them in the basket.
It wasn’t easy shopping with Ina as she was always very picky and wanted the best. They went round and round the big busy market until something Shilah wouldn’t dream of, unfortunately happened.
She had been walking with Ina in front when a moving carriage suddenly splashed mud water on Ina.
Ina stopped walking immediately as she gasped and stared down at her dress in shock.
“What?”
Shilah was also shocked. Oh, no. Her dazzling dress. Who could this be?
She looked up at the carriage and noticed it’d stopped moving and before she could comprehend what was going on, Ina marched towards it.
“Hey..!” Ina growled as she got closer to it, attacking the rider on the horse.
She didn’t even mind the fact it was looking like a royal carriage.
“Are you blind??? You spilled mud water on me!!” She yelled at the top of her voice, drawing attention to herself. And just then, the curtain slid open with a young lady stepping out of it.
…. it was the Queen…!
Queen Chaska!
- Writer
