The Mighty General
You couldn't believe that you were leaving the Huega province with the Roman General. Unable to explain yourself because of certain rules and regulations. You had no choice but to tag along.
Naleah
(At least, I will be safe in Rome.)
The horses and soldiers seemed to have halted in front of the entrance to Rome, finally. It seems, the cloak that the General gave you, was still intact, surprisingly.
Naleah
Couldn't have been faster.
The General jumps off the horse and you immediately follow after, showing him you are capable of taking care of yourself.
As soon as you hit the ground, you lost your balance and fell. Your cloak instantly falls off, exposing your under garment in front of the General and you felt a rush of heat rising to your cheeks. You could see from the corner of your eyes a hint of pink on the General's cheeks as well.
Keyan
(How can she be so careless.)
Pain suddenly surging from all over your body, especially the side where the chair injured you. You immediately press onto your side and slightly wince in pain, trying not to show your vulnerability.
The General reaches his hand out, you take it and he easily pulls you to your feet. You look away slightly embarrassed. He then picked up the cloak and hands it to you.
Keyan
Soldiers, take her to the infirmary.
Lead Soldier
Yes, General!
Naleah
No! I demand to see the King immediately!
Keyan
I can guarentee you that, the King does not want to see you at the moment.
Keyan
Especially not with the condition that you're in.
Naleah
I'm sorry, but do you speak for the King?
The General shoots you a cold stare.
Keyan
Soldiers infirmary now. I will assist her after she's been taken care of.
Lead Soldier
Yes, General!
Naleah
Fine, you're lucky I'm in pain.
The soldier politely ushered you to the right way. You didn't want to cause anymore scene, so you decided to just follow him.
The soldier brought you to the infirmary and left. The Physician who examined you said, you were lucky the chair didn't break a bone. He gave you some kind of liquid pain reliever and topical ointments for your bruises.
Royal Physician
Any later and you would had severe blood clots. Which could have led to more serious issue. The swelling should go down after your first liquid dosage and the ointment should clear up the bruises after a few days.
Naleah
Wow, I just knew I was in pain.
Naleah
Didn't know the severity of it though.
Naleah
Thank you so much, kind Physician.
Royal Physician
Well it's been my job to look after the people of this country for many years.
You gave the kind Physician a smile.
Royal Physician
You'll need a hot bath to loosen the blood flow on your side.
Royal Physician
I'll have one of our maid take you to our bath house.
Naleah
A bath sounds nice!
Royal Physician
If any new symptoms occurs, do not hesitate to come see me again.
Naleah
[Smiling] Will do royal Physician and thank you for your help.
A young maid walks in and stands by the door waiting for you. She smiles and slightly bows in respect.
You follow behind and within minutes you were in front of the bath house. The maid was saying some things but you were a little too deep in thought to listen.
Ma
Okay do you have any question, Miss?
Naleah
Oh what is your name?
Ma looks at you a little confuse.
Ma
[Smiling] My name is Ma.
Naleah
Ma, thank you for your help today.
Ma
It has been my pleasure, Miss.
Ma hands you a set of clothes and watch you enter the bath house. You see two different entrance and totally forgot which door Ma told you to go through.
You walk out of the bath house to find Ma already gone.
Naleah
Did she say left or right??
Naleah
Hmmm, okay, left it is!
You walk through the door and was surprise to see a beautiful hand made bath house. Everything was already prep ahead of time, towels in its place, water already warmed up. As if they knew you were coming.
Naleah
Wow!! This is beautiful!
Naleah
Seems like I'm the only one!!
Steam filled the area making it slightly hard to see. You begin to undress yourself, wrapping yourself in the towel provided. You walk towards the water and unveil yourself, leaving you bare.
You enter the water, soaking yourself in, leaving only your head and shoulders visible.
Naleah
[Smiling] Aghh... this is nice.
You sat in the water alone for about 15 minutes contemplating about everything, that just happened. It didn't take long before you hear people start to rummage outside the bath house door.
Naleah
Well, no more alone time for me.
You listen to the conversation outside the bath house and thought the sound of the women's voice in Rome was slightly different.
You listen a little closer and hear a man talking.
Unknown
Sir your bath is ready. You may go in first.
Your eyes lite up in surprise and confusion.
Naleah
(Whaaat!! That, that that's a man's voice, not a women!!)
Naleah
(Are they coming in here?)
Unknown 1
Very, well then. Thank you.
You look over towards the door and see a silhouette of a man approaching the open bath. The steam made it hard for you to see who it actually was, so you slowly back away to the farthest part of the water.
With eyes wide open, you immediately duck deeper down into the water, leaving only your nose and eyes above the water. Seeing that it was the General. You quickly turned around to avoid seeing his bare body and to save yourself from embarrassment. Your heart pounding nervously and drastically from inside your chest.
Naleah
(Why do I feel like a criminal right now!)
Naleah
(Why is this happening to me!?? I swear the gods are against meeegh!!)
Naleah
(And of all the people why the General!!?)
You listen carefully to the sound of the Generals footsteps as he enters the water.
Naleah
(I don't think he'll notice me with all this steam.)
You continue to listen carefully, to every movement of the water, making sure he wasn't coming your way. Suddenly waves of water started forming from his movements. As you were breathing you accidentally inhale the water which flowed straight into your nostrils, catching you off guard.
You immediately got up coughing, hysterically
Naleah
Cough, cough, cough!!
Suddenly a hand grabs you by the wrist and pulls you out of the water.
Naleah
Ahhh put me down!! You're hurting me!!! And close your eyes!!
Keyan
What in the world are you doing in here!!!?
The General releases you and he quickly turns around, you duck back into the water, covering your chest with your arms. You noticed the General's checks redden at the sight of your bare body and you can't help but blush at the sight of the General's gorgeous body as well.
Naleah
I was told to come take a bath! What are YOU doing in here!?
Keyan
Ladies bath is on the other side!
Naleah
(Maybe if I paid attention to what Ma was saying earlier, this wouldn't have happened.)
Naleah
How am I going to face the King now!!
Keyan
I don't think this has anything to do with the King.
Naleah
Well, maybe not for you!
Naleah
(This is such an embarrassment.)
Naleah
Clo...close your eyes. I'm gonna grab a towel and head to the other side.
Keyan
Very well, please go.
As fast as you can, you try for the door. However, before you could even reach for a towel, you hear more men entering on the other side of the door.
You instinctively and quietly sprint back into the water, making a huge splash.
Keyan
What?? Why are you back in here!!??
Naleah
Your, your men...they're coming in.
As fast as you could, before the General could see you. You hid behind him. His huge frame was the only perfect hiding spot.
Naleah
Please help me! I don't want to be seen by anymore men!!
Naleah
Please, please please!!
Regardless of his answer, you continue to hide anyways.
Keyan
You owe me big time, you hear!!
Naleah
Shhhh, be quiet you look like you're talking to yourself.
The Generals men begin to enter, one by one. Closing in, into the water. You try to read the General steps, as he slowly and awkwardly backs away farther into the bathhouse.
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