AGAINST ALL ODDS.

The streets were bustling with people rushing to finish there evening errands.The girl clutched a small bundle of goods her hands trembling from exhaustion and weight of responsibility Every coin counted and she couldn't afford to lose a single one. just as she turned a corner a slick black car screeched to a halt inches from her the force of the sudden stop caused her to stumble and the items on her hands spilling on to the dusty road a voice sharp unimmpressed cut through the air "do you have a death wish" she looked up her voice catching in her throat the man stepping out of the car was unmistakable-his presence commanded attention. He was the son of the king a man feared abd revered in equal measure.Behind him his personal assistant clicked in dissaproval. "you've scratched the car"the assistant scoffed inspecting the prime surface The girls face burned with immbarasement she quickly bowed her head"I-I'm sorry..i didn't mean to" "sorry wont fix anything" the man interrupted his cold eyes scanning her from head to toe unimmpresd. swallowing her pride she straightened up "I will repay you" A chuckle - low and almost mocking escaped him"And how exacty will you do that ?" She clenched her fists,determination flashing in her eyes "i don't know ...exactly but i will do it" He studied her for a moment as if debating if she was worthy for another second of his time.Then with an unreadable smirk he turned away "I'll be waiting" The girl swallowed hard forcing her self to meet his gaze He was breath takinglinly handsome too much to such a person with a cruel aura.His chiseled features looked liked they belong to a statue curved by the gods and his piercing eyes held the weight of someone accustumed to power.Everything about him from his crisp expensive clothes to the way he carried himself screemed wealth and authority. And then there was her dressed in worn out rug,her hair unkempt and her beauty hidden beneath layers of exhaustion and hardship .she knew how people like him saw people like her. The assistant clicked in irritation."she's wasting time ur Highness lets just call the guards and-" The man raised her hands silencing him his gaze didn't leave hers"you said you will repay me"he murmered his voice smooth but edged with amusement."How ?with the coins you have?" Her hands curled into fists at her side"I'll find a way" A cold smirk played on his lips "Brave or foolish" he took a step towering over her."people who make promises they cant keep end up regretting it." The weight of his words settled in her chest like a stone.But before she could replay a small ,weak voice cut through the tension "sister.." she turned sharply her heart clenching .Afrail little boy not older than six stood a few feet away.His thin frame was barely holding it self up.His pale face filled with concern.He had been waiting for her probably to weak to stand for long and he had come looking when she didn't return. The man's gaze flikered to the boy.A strange emotion crossed his face-gone so quickly she might have imagined it. The assistant scoffed "another street rat,how pittiful.." "Enough!"the man said sharply. The assistant fell silent,startled by the sudden change in tone." The girl rushed to her brother kneeling beside him"Am here she whispered gently"holding his little hands "Just hold on a little longer okay" When she looked up the man was still watching them something unreadible in his expression.For a moment the amusement and arrogance had fadded replaced by something else hesitation ? pity? Then just as quiqly the mask returned.He let out a soft exhale as if the situatiw bored him now."Forget it ur not worth my time"He muttered. She blinded unsurely as if he had heard him correctly. He turned on his heel sliding back to his car. The assistant followed without another word.The car door sht and just like that they were gone. She stared at the car had they let her go.Her heart still racing.But why?