WINTERS COLD, A COMMON ROYAL, MAYBE NOT TODAY
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WINTERS COLD
When winter comes, hearts can grow cold and one could feel the cold even in closed doors, leaving the quilt can be very difficult, it is like the world coming to a standstill and longing for sunshine, this was the case in December on the coldest day of the winter season, the sky was covered with flakes of snow and outside the palace, the trees had lost their colour, the ground was completely covered in white. On such days one would long for the company of their lover, to hold them tight, spend a long time together and be free from the cold. The house fire would burn all night, but the cold still pierces through every part of the house. In such times love can grow and the heat that it brings can keep the heart alive till summer comes.
Adela was sitting all alone in her room, the cold of winter had kept her indoor, she miss having a mum to talk to in such times.
Oh mother!
How I wish you are here?
She tried reading a book but lost interest. As loneliness ate up her time, she decided to look for a warm conversation, maybe William can help to make her heart warm she thought, she stood up from the chair and walk towards Williams room.
William had just finished training and was so tired, he lied on his bed. Half asleep, half awake. The door to his room opened, he turned to see who would walk through the door. As she opened the door, she stared toward the bed, their eyes meet and a smile was written all over their face. She walked toward the bed and sat close to him.
How was training today she asked?
Fine, but stressful
I understand, but u know
Patience makes a good soldier and I know u are going to be one.
Yeah, and I will stand right beside u when you become the king, to fight and defend her majesty.
Oh William
Her majesty!!!
Yes, your majesty...
These words struck right through her heart, will she truly become the king, to rule a kingdom of wolves. Maybe with the help of faithful soldiers like William that will be possible, but time will tell when it is time. As they sat together in the cold of the evening, he kept talking all through, while she stared at him in silence, her heartfelt a different kind of heat, his words were hot enough to chase the winter cold away from her heart, but this warmth was different, it brought with it a feeling of deep affection, Here is the boy she once loved like a brother but now she cannot tell what this is, she kept looking straight into his eyes while he talked and was lost in his eyes, her heart was filled with thoughts,
Could this be love?
If it is she wait for him to summon the courage to talk to her about it. That night they talked about their childhood, laughed about trying times and how she had to look after him like a baby brother.
A COMMON ROYAL
William was just eleven years old when he was adopted by the king, he had lost both of his parents, his mother was a cook at the palace for years and the king was fond of her. After the death of queen Regina, He will ask her to sit with him, at first Williams mum was scared, but as time passed by she was a little free with him. They will discuss about Adela, how growing up without a mother will be for her and sometimes about the kingdom. Years later Williams mum took ill, the same illness that led to her death and William was left with no place to call home. The King move with compassion adopted William and cared for him like his child he stayed with the royal family on the topmost floor enjoying the same privilege.
The gift of childhood
When William moved into the palace, Adela felt pity for him, he was sad and grew in depression. he will sit on the stairs all day, mute for hours and constantly in tears,
I miss my mum
Where did she go?
Will she ever return?
He will keep crying as he say those words. Adela will sit close to him and try to make him feel better, but he will refuse to be consoled. But as the years passed by, he gradually got over it, recovered and gained part of his lost childhood. They will play games together and race up the stairs, sometimes they study together, Adela will teach him how to sing, they will sing together and laugh, all through their childhood they were always seen together. At first, the king was concerned about their closeness, but he knew William needed a friend to help him heal. But as they grew older he had to put some restrictions. But those were the good old days when William had no responsibility, now William is all grown and training to be in the king's army.
MAYBE NOT TODAY
Then suddenly they were both quiet and stared at each other straight in the face, this time it feels different from their childhood days, he felt like spending more time with her, holding her close to his chest and talk to her about the way he feels. But maybe not today. But he wish he could say his heart, what if she doesn't feel the same way? But it is better to say his heart and take the pain of rejection, but one cannot know what the future holds or read the heart of a princess. As this thoughts run through his heart, his lips moved and words gave way.
You know this is one of the best night of my life
And my heart feels different
Can we spend all the night together?
She stood up from the bed and walk toward the door
Wait for a while he said
No William the night is far spent
Maybe another night
But what if another night does not come
It will William, love is patience.
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