The Missing Princess
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Junia was a tall Brown brown-skinned beautiful damsel with black hair that complimented her skin tone. She was known for her unusual walking steps that depicted that she wasn't ready to bend to any form of oppression. She was known for always saying the truth and she had a very conspicuous set of teeth. She was one of the party organizers and she was worried to see the Princess laying her head on the table as her bottle of drink and glass lay next to her.
“Don't worry, Junia, We were asked to take her home, Her driver won't be here today" Ethan hurriedly replied Junia as her effort to bring the princess to consciousness proved abortive.
“She hasn't seen to have taken so much wine, It is unusual for her to get tipsy," Junia Remarked
“No, Not at all, The princess is very Unused to taking wines at all and her body is probably reacting to a First-timer's experience" Ethan Defended giving Lily an eye Sign.
“Okay, then…" Junia said leaving them to handle the princess.
“How are we going to convey her out of here now"? Lily asked, hoping that Ethan and Elvis had come up with a more concrete plan.
“I will call Charles, He will help us put her in his cart" Elvis answered.
“Is everything alright? , what's wrong with the Princess" Jerry, the Master of the Ceremony asked while he came closer to the corner of the hall where Ethan and her friends were as they waited for Charles to arrive.
“No.Not at all…Everything is fine, We are about to take her to the Alpha's Castle" This time Lily answered trying so hard not to stammer as she gave Ethan a look that said, “I hope I didn't mess up with my reply".
Charles was there in a few minutes. He wasn't supposed to be aware of their malicious plans against the princess since there was already a crowd talking more than three but to make their work easier, he had to be informed so that he could fasten their movement.
“You mean you all aren't afraid of the Alpha?
“What if he finds out that you have plotted to terminate the life of his only daughter"..? Charles asked in whispers, surprised at how they could come up with such a wicked idea.
“The Alpha will never get to know, Moreover Ethella is the Suspect here…" Ethan Defended
“Instead of standing here to argue, can we just put her into the Cart first before the day breaks" Elvis intervened.
They carried the Princess out of the hall. It was just Jerry, Junia, and one other person who was still there.
“We are Leaving now, Bye," Ethan said to them.
“Ooh, Okay…Bye," Jerry replied.
“I suspect these four. Why are they the ones taking the Princess home? Not even Ethella?..." Junia said to Jerry.
“The Princess said she wanted to go home alone today but she got tipsy so as good friends they are trying to help her to the Castle before the Alpha rains thunder," Jerry said.
“I see"..Junia answered while packing up the rest of the things remaining.
The Princess was put in a cart and driven down Far away from the City.
As they journeyed they argued about where to dump her body until she finally died.
“Let's go as far as Zumba Region, No one will ever suspect" Elvis suggested.
I know, right? That's a good opinion"
"Charles, take your right turn and move very fast, the day is about to break", Ethan said
Okay…
"Now, no one must know that we ever did this. I hope we are all in this together" Ethan further asked
“Yes, we are," they replied in unison as they shook themselves.
After a few minutes of rough ride, they found a spot along a rusty path where they dumped her body.
"You will remain here and die," Ethan said to the unconscious body of the princess
"Let's go, quickly"
They hopped into the Cart and zoomed off
Right in the Alpha Castle, The Alpha became worried when he realized that his daughter hadn't returned to the Castle.
It was morning already and Bella had been nowhere to be found. No one could give an account of what happened to her.
Jamen, the princess' driver became more worried Because it was his responsibility to bring home the princess but since she asked him not to come, he knew that more trouble awaited him when the Alpha called.
"Have you seen the Princess this morning?" Jamen enquired from one of the Princess Servants.
"No, I haven't, the Alpha is worried and she is not in her room". She answered.
“Where is Jamen? Bring him here…!The Alpha thundered furiously to the Steward.
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As his custom was, he had gone to check his trap that morning whistling and making melodies with the birds. The Serenity, peace, and quiet that filled the atmosphere provided a conducive environment for him
Just near the rusty path where Bella's body had been dumped, he placed one of the traps there the previous day.
When he came across the path that morning, he noticed an unusual thing covered with some leaves and he could see that it was a dress underneath the leaves.
“Could that be a human"? He asked himself as he approached further to get a glimpse of what had been laid there.
"Aah…Who did this..."? He soliloquized loudly looking around to see if he could see or hear anyone.
"This person must be very malicious"
"But what could have happened to this beautiful creature?"
He hung his hunting bag on his shoulders, left his trap, and Jerked her up carrying her like a groom will carry his bride on their wedding day.
He avoided the usual path to his house and went through the other route to avoid questioning from people, especially from the farmers who usually wake up early to go to the farm.
He placed her on a mattress in his house and rushed to the backyard to get one of the medicinal leaves that his grandma had shown him before that could be used to help people regain consciousness.
A few hours after he administered the medication, she hadn't regained consciousness.
As he paced around the room worried about the consequences of the people finding a dead body in the room and how he would be able to give life to the innocent-looking girl, his room door opened slightly letting out the usual noisy sound.
There was only one person who always opened his door without knocking.
"Alex..My friend, What's good"?
"A lot…A whole lot"
He turned to his friend answering with a long face still extending his hand for a shake.
"What's the problem?"
"Come over here," He said leading his friend, Collins to the other side of the room where Bella lay unconscious
"Why is a dead body in your house?"
I met a beautiful lady this morning on my way to get my trap…..He narrated
"So what do you want me to do now? This is a lot "Elder Mar said
"Grandma, can you follow me to the house? I know you can help revive her".Alex said to her hoping she would oblige
"No…Not at all …What if she is dead already …I don't want to have anything to answer. I am too old for allegations".
"No ..I have everything under control.. everything is on me, Grandma".
"I am bothered about this but let me gather some leaves first," Elder Mar said, excusing herself.
"I can help you, ma'am," Alex said.
They went into the bush, gathered some leaves, and set out to go to Alex's house.
Collins was still there waiting for him hoping that his friend too didn't set him up.
Aiding his grandma, they walked at her pace into his house.
Greeting Elder Mar Collins greeted bowing slightly as he saw her
"Well done my son, it's been a while since I saw you," She said.
"Where is she?"
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