Falling for a phoenix

Chapter two

James

The crown prince of the kingdom of Loria, was known for his impeccable appearance and enormous wealth. Since childhood, he had been the center of attention at every social event, surrounded by admirers and suitors who desired his favor. However, despite being the dream of many, James remained distant and cold, rejecting any attempt at rapprochement.

At the age of nine, James had attended a royal gala at his cousins' palace. Amidst the crowd, his eyes met those of a girl with red hair and ruby-red eyes. Although their encounter was brief, that image remained etched in his mind. Since then, his heart had beat only for her, although he did not know her name or where she came from.

Now, at 21, James had grown into a strong and dominant man. He ruled with a firm hand, and few dared to contradict him. But inside him, there was an emptiness, a longing that he had never shared with anyone. Every night before he went to sleep, he remembered the girl with the red eyes, wondering where she was.

One evening, while walking through the palace gardens, James was interrupted by his faithful friend and confidant, Marcus.

“James, I’ve noticed that you’ve been more pensive than usual lately. What’s bothering you?” Marcus asked with genuine concern.

James sighed, knowing that if there was anyone he could trust, it was Marcus.

“Ever since I was a child, I’ve had a memory that I can’t forget,” James confessed. “A girl with red hair and red eyes. I only saw her once, but ever since then, I haven’t been able to stop thinking about her.”

Marcus raised an eyebrow, intrigued.

“And you never tried to look for her?”

“I don’t know where to start. I don’t know who she is, not even her name. But I feel like I need to find her.”

Marcus nodded slowly, understanding the depth of James’ feelings.

“Maybe we should start by asking in the royal records.” If she attended a gala, there must be some record of her family.

James nodded, determined. For the first time in a long time, he felt like he had a personal mission to accomplish. With Marcus' help, he would search through the royal records and follow any clue that might lead him to the mysterious red-eyed girl.

As the sun set on the horizon, James promised himself that he would not rest until he found her. That night, his heart was beating with a new hope.