Elias
I am on my way to my office when my grandmother runs into me. It's still very early in the morning, but since I didn't get much sleep, I just decided to start working early.
"Ah, there you are, my dear. I was expecting you after your weekend. Let's go for a walk."
Her knowing smile, as always, gives me the confidence to tell her anything. My secrets are safe with her and I can reveal myself to her. To let myself go like this, to have a place where I don't have to be the strong son of a king, is insanely liberating.
"Grandmother!" I exclaim delighted and squeeze her in a tight hug.
Strolling side by side together, we walk towards the high archways of the castle, from where there is a beautiful view of the inner courtyard.
"Now tell me, my boy, you seem troubled inside, didn't t
