Forever Isn't Always

Chapter 9

‘’When do you take her to see the king''

‘’Soon after she wakes up''

‘’Are you sure she is ready?''

‘’She must be, the fate of her people lie in her hands but if she isn't then I will get her ready. But it is time. She dreamt about me''

‘’Yes, the prophecy is real''

‘’I beleive so''

I heard voices talking in the next room as I woke up. I had a bad headache as soon as I sat up on the bed. As I touched my necklace, I  remembered what happened and a few tears rolled down my cheeks.

I heard footsteps coming toward my door and then it flung open. That was when I noticed I wasn't wearing my fighting clothes, I was now wearing a loose satin dress that reched my knees. It had flowery designs on it It was comfortable. 

I raised my head up to look at the people coming in. It was John…and Jasmine.

‘’Jasmine'' I said jumping up and hugged her. I didn't know her very well but at least she was a familiar face.  She returned the hug very gently and motherly. When I came out oof the embrace she noticed the tears on my face. So she pushed my hair out of my face and said, ‘’ Don't cry anymore sweetie. It'll be fine''.

She was a lot like a mom. I wondered if my mum was like that but I wouldn't know. I was young when she died and I barely remebered her. All I know was that her name was Catherine. 

We seemed to be having an intimate mother-daughter moment till John interrupted with a cough.

We quickly came out of it then I said, ‘’Thank you for getting me new clothes, they are really comfortable''

As soon as I said so John averted his gave and Jasmine said, ''I didn't get it for you''

I understood what she meant. John got me the clothes and dressed me up. I could feel my cheeks burn red. I glanced at him and when we both locked eyes, we averted gaves. Jasmine seemed to be tired of the tension in the room.

‘’Ciara,follow me. We have some things to talk about. John, you can deliver th emessage to the king''

‘’You mean my father?'' I said

‘’No, not your dad but he wold possibly also be worried since you haven't been home in two days''.

‘’Two days?! I have to go back. If I am not there, Grant's people will go to war with mine and will probably win if I don't marry him''. I said shocked, and worried

‘’Do you really want to marry him?'' Jasmine asked

‘’No, but I have to. This is my duty to my people'' John was back now and was now involved in our conversation

‘’What if I told you these weren't your people?'' She said

‘’What do you mean?'' I asked

‘’These aren't your people'' she said turning back to face me. I had stopped walking now due to shock. And so had John but he didn't seem surprised.

‘’What do you mean? You're confusing me ‘’ I said still confused