Kidnapped By The Past
Dragged in a cruel past
~Tic tac tic tac tic tac~
It was late at night, but Marina still had some work to do. She was alone at the office.
Suddenly, she felt dizzy. Closed her eyes and the moment after opened them.
Marina
I was working, and... I'm sleeping?
She looked around, the place was unknown.
Marina
No problem, now I will wake up!
Marina
Come on, Marina. You have a lot of work to finish, you can't sleep like this!
A suffering voice called her name. A female voice form the house.
She entered e saw a woman lying on a hay bed.
She run to her. She was her mom, but she was sick and pale.
Marina
(Why do I have to dream something like this?)
Marina
(Stupid les, change it immediately!)
All: Long live to our Emperor!
All: Long live to the Great Conquer Ruka!
Ruka
I won again. Another kingdom, another land, other subjects.
Ruka
The king fear me so much he wants to give to me his daughter.
All: Long live to the Empress!
Ruka
You fool!! Who said I will be merry her?
Counselor: What do you mean, my Lord?
Ruka
She's an hostage, so no one will have the courage to rise against me from her people.
Ruka
I can do with her everything I want, and she will be my concubine.
Counselor: That's a great idea, my Lord!
Counselor: (Not that we can say something else....)
Counselor: (We should advise, but who don't agree with him, is kicked off!)
Nobles
Luce was following the princess with the rest of the servants.
She had hands crossed on the belly and a sad look.
Luce
(What will be of my life now?)
Luce
(This place is so different...)
Luce
(They all hate us, I can see it in their eyes.)
Luce
(I'm not safe here...)
Whil was returning home with a chest of fishes on the shoulder.
Whyl
*Smile* Gooooood gooood...
Whyl
(Fishing was good and my affaires at the market will go too.)
Whyl
(Marina will be free now?)
He took a look to his neighbor.
Whyl
*Shake frenetically the hand.*
Whyl
(She can't see me... Maybe.)
Whyl
(I'll see her later.)
Marina
(That man is strange... What does he want from me?)
Marina ignored Whyl on purpose.
She was poor and discovered that the only thing she could do to live was till the soil.
That dream was too long to be really a dream.
Marina
(I'm trapped here in this creepy life.)
Marina
(Now I regret having always hated my work... 😩)
*Sounds of horses and wheels*
Marina
Mh? What's happening?
Haren
My beautiful Marina, I'm so glad to see you.
Marina
(Who is this prank?!)
Marina
(He seems to be a rich man.)
Marina
My lord... I'm sorry, but I'm busy now, I can't give you the right attention.
Haren
Always busy, huh? If you would come with me, you won't have this problems.
Marina
(I don't know you.)
Marina
Who would take care of my mother if I go away?
Haren
The doctor! I'll give you a lot of money.
Marina
That's not what I want.
Haren
Do you think I care of what YOU want?
Marina
(You bastard! Who do you think you are?)
He pulled her, girding her waist.
He was about to kiss her, but Marina turned her face.
Marina
You have no right to do this to me!
Haren
I don't need something like that, woman.
She pushed him away with all her strength.
Haren
Tzk! I'm tired to run in circle, Marina. 💢
Haren
Soon or later, you will be mine! You... With your soft body...
He was perverse and malicious.
Haren
This has been the last time for me to come here.
The noble turned back to return on his carriage and went away.
Marina
(He's so scary... I really hope he doesn't return....)
Is he really so bad?
Emperor Ruka was walking with a minister, talking about his next move, when he noticed...
Ruka
(Oh, right... She must be arrived with the princess.)
Minister: What do you think, your highness?
Minister: (Is he ignoring me? 😒)
Minister: Your highness where are you going?
Ruka
Can I help you, milady?
Luce
*Knelt at his feet with her hands clapsed.*
Luce
I beg your pardon, your highness!
Luce
(I don't want to die...)
Luce
My princess asked for some fruita and I thought to come here and collect it.
Luce
But there is no fruit in this garden.
Luce
I didn't mean to offend your highness.
Ruka
You could try in the kitchen.
Luce
The kitchen, right... *Stood up* With your permission, your highness.
Ruka
*Smile* You are new here, you must be disoriented. I'll accompany you.
Luce
(How can he be so handsome?)
Ruka
*Correcting her* Thank you... Your highness. Don't forget it.
Luce
I'm really sorry! I'll pay more attentions to formalities, your highness.
Ruka
I like to be listened and comprehended.
Ruka
Even if sometimes words are not needed.
Luce
I assume for a sovereign has to be like this...
Luce
Words are not needed. Everyone listens and want to comprehend your highness.
Ruka
That's because I'm a winner. Who wants to comprehend someone that don't worth it?
Ruka
You are smart and I like people like you. Furthermore, I have a weakness for foreigners.
Luce
Sometimes two people are so many strangers that they are too different.... Your highness.
Ruka
That's me who decide.
Luce
(Surely not. It's terrible.)
Ruka
We arrived. There is the kitchen.
Luce
*Bow.* Really thank you, your highness.
Ruka
You'll be able to repay me.
Luce
(What does he mean? 😧)
Luce softly nodded and remained with her head bowed until he was gone.
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