Chapter 1: Sophia's Point Of View

Chapter one: Sophia's POV

The jingling from the chains was the only sound I used to hear. It is like an everyday rhyme to me which I was used to already.

Shouting of the guards always echoes in my ears and has already registered a melody to my brain.

My bed was the dirty ground of sand and grass, you can say I sleep in the same place animals do and it gives me the comfort I need.

For me, I don't really know what comfort is or how it feels to sleep in an actual bed. It has been ages that I understand the actual meaning of comfort anymore.

I tried to drag my tied legs as I walked, I could only hear some guards shouting and hitting us to walk very fast but everyone was very tired and hungry from all the walking. Who won't be, we have been walking without food or water for the past seven days. We needed to rest but that wasn't an option for us at all because they felt that resting was a waste and the worst thing that could ever happen to them.

The guards knew so well that the time we waste by walking sluggishly is going to cost them a huge amount of money but still they refused to give us food, even to treat the wounds they inflicted on us all. How then did they expect us to perform miracles by walking fast in an empty stomach and unhealed wounds. I was amazed at the length of their stupidity.

The hole scars on my back and neck I got from the guard because I am very weak and also sick to walk faster. It was the most and worst painful moment of my life yet I didn't say a word, even though I have so many things on my mind, I just kept quiet and could only pray that the whipping and beating would stop.

The thought that alone always sent shivers to my brains down my spine. I was always very careful not to fall sick, because that alone would make you a liability to them and they certainly don't want liabilities or burden to them. The soldiers will deal with that person in a proper way.

"Walk faster you idiots!" One of the guards shouted angrily at the top of his voice but we still kept walking slowly and it angered him more.

The head of the guard walked in searching for the person that was delaying the movement with a whip in his right hand. When he reached the man causing the delay, he raised his whip and seriously lash it on the back of the man who cried and pleaded for mercy.

"Keep quiet and walk very fast, I don't have any time to waste with you people!" A guard shouted at the man who continuously pleaded for mercy but despite the pain he continued limp walking.

The man was trying so hard to stand up straight and walk but he couldn't do that. The one I thought was the head of the guard was so mean that he didn't let the man climb on one of the horses or the carriage to ease his pain. He just let him limp walk and at the same time infect his wounded leg.

We all can't disobey any order given to us even if we are in so much pain you are in so much agony that you feel like dying at that moment yet you will still continue moving.

We walked from day to night without food or water, my stomach was protesting the harsh treatment given to it but I couldn't complain. At least I am still breathing, that was the only thing that matters at that moment.

The guard only gave us food and water once a day but they refused to give us anything, rather they allowed us to watch them eat and enjoy themselves. 

It pleases them to show us that we were nothing and never existed.

They never understand the actual meaning and value of life. 

Everyone has the right to live and enjoy the fruits of mother nature just like them.

It is already nightfall and all of us are very tired but I still thanked God that my star shined on me and was able to put up with the journey without minding the harsh treatment I received from the guards. 

"We will set a camp here", one of the guards shouted and everyone was relieved even though it all means we are sleeping on the grass but at least we can rest our bodies.

Sleeping on the grass was the only comfort we got from the guards and I was happy and glad because that was the only thing permanent in my life.

The ground was the only thing that didn't abandon me or run away from me in these past 6years. I have been taken from one kingdom to another without any rest.

Ever since the day I have been taken away, my everyday food has been suffering from suffering. No sick days off, not to talk about going on vacation.

I feel like crying each time I remember that incident, it always gives me nightmares.

People always see me as unwanted and unlucky but I couldn't bring myself to believe so. For the past six years, I wish I could open a day chapter of my life and everything that has happened to me will just be a terrible nightmare.

Back at the camp, the guards brought out foods and drinks that we thought they were going to feed us but yet they allowed us to watch them eat and all we could do was salivate. We sat on the cold hard grass and watched them as they enjoyed themselves, chatting and laughing, not caring were starving to death.

Watching someone eat when your stomach is battling for hunger is the terrible and worst feeling ever. I forced myself not to look because I know that will worsen the situation.

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