Invasion
You listened as the mens start to laugh and converse with one another as they enter the bathhouse.
Lead Soldier
Umm, you okay over there General??
Caught off guard by the soldier's sudden question, the General began to stutter.
Keyan
Uhh, yea...yes, yes everything is well.
Lead Soldier
By the way, what was that loud splash earlier?
Keyan
Oh, it uh, came from the women's bath.
Keyan
Seems like someone is trying to make an entrance over there.
Keyan
You know, they can be a little crazy sometimes.
You could tell by the General's response he was somehow referring to you.
Naleah
(You're lucky I'm not wearing any clothes right now!)
Naleah
(Just watch, I'll show you crazy, soon enough!)
You quietly hid behind the General for what seems like forever. You could hear the men laughing and playing, throwing towels to one another.
Suddenly the General turns around and you almost fell into the water, but the General was quick and by the time you knew it, he was holding you by the small of your back, not letting you fall deeper into the water.
Your bare body now agaisnt his hard chest and You could feel heat radiating from his body because of the hot water. Your face flush red and your heart pounding uncontrollably.
You look at the General and see a towel around his neck.
Naleah
Wha, what are you doing?
Keyan
My men threw a towel and I was trying to dodge it.
You notice the General's eyes scanning you and you quickly wrap your arms around yourself. You see the General slightly blush at the sight of your body.
Naleah
Please, order your men to leave.
Naleah
I've been more than exposed, if the King found out, he will not be happy.
Keyan
How do you know the King will not be happy??
You look at him, confused.
Keyan
What do you have to do with the King anyways?
You could feel his gaze piercing at you with curiosity. He then gently releases you and ordered his men's out of the bathhouse, leaving the both of you alone.
Keyan
I'll go first, in case my soldiers are still at the door.
You nod in agreement and nervously turned around. You listen as the General walks out of the water, then out of the bathhouse.
You can't help but feel your face continuously flush at the thought of what just happened.
The thought of his huge hand holding the small of your back sent chills down your spine and you couldn't help but noticed how gorgeous the General was.
Naleah
Tha... that was a little crazy.
After a few minutes you decided it was safe to get out of the water. You head to the changing room and put on your new outfit.
A knock sounded at the door and you opened the door to find Ma standing out there.
Ma
The General asked me to come and find you. He would like a word with you.
Naleah
Great! What does he want now!?
Ma brought you to a different building in the palace. She enters a room and you follow behind. You walked into a big dining room full of food on the table. You couldn't help but slightly salivate at the sight and smell of it.
You noticed the General sitting at the end of the table, awaiting your presence, looking your way as you walked in.
Keyan
Miss Naleah, please have a seat.
Naleah
What's with all the special treatment huh? Or is this just for show.
Keyan
Would you prefer to be locked down in our dungeons instead?
Naleah
Well, say no more General!
Keyan
Very well then, help yourself to some food. I'm pretty sure you're hungry.
Naleah
I mean if you insist, I certainly will.
You begin to fill your plate and the General just stares at you.
Keyan
So tell me, where are you from?
Naleah
I obviously came from where you kidnapped me.
Keyan
So born and raised in the Huega clan?
Naleah
That's definitely a fact.
Keyan
How long have you lived there?
Naleah
If you're asking for my age, I've been there 22yrs.
Naleah
Look if you're here to interrogate me, I promise you, you have nothing to fear.
Naleah
Just bring me to the King and I will explain everything to him.
Keyan
Why are you so adamant about seeing the King?
Keyan
How would I know, you're not someone else's concubine trying to seduce the King.
Naleah
General, trust me I do not need to be a concubine to attract the King's attention.
Keyan
Right, seems like you've already made an impression on him.
Naleah
And what exactly do you mean by that?
The General looks at you with a smirk on his face.
Naleah
Okay, so General, do you have a name? And how long have YOU lived here?
Keyan
People call me Keyan, but it's General for you. I've also been here all my life, 25 years to be exact.
Naleah
Keeeyaaan, Keyan....I like that!
Keyan
(How is she not afraid of me? I don't understand.)
You look at the General with a huge smile.
Keyan
(How can she be smiling in front of my presence?)
After dinner, Ma escorted you to a small room.
Ma
Miss Naleah, the General said you'll be residing with us for awhile.
Ma
So he asked me to prepare you this room.
You look around the small room.
Ma
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call for me.
Naleah
Trust me, I won't hesitate.
Ma, then leaves for the night, leaving you alone to yourself.
Naleah
How dare the General treat me this way!!
Naleah
Putting me in such a dusty and small room!
Naleah
Wait until I become Queen, I'll put him in a small room!!
Naleah
(Ugh if only I can meet the King already.)
You walk to the bed and flopped down. You lay there tirelessly in thought as your mind slowly and slowly drift into darkness.
What seems like minutes into your sleep, you were awoken to the sound of swords clashing outside your door. You look around and see that the sun hasn't risen yet, within seconds you were up, your back pinned against the wall next to the door, listening to any suspicious movements. Your heart suddenly beating fast because of the unknown from outside your door.
Naleah
(What in the world is going on out there?)
Naleah
(Maybe someone is here to harm the King!)
Your door suddenly burst open! And as fast as it bursted open, it closed. The shadow of man flashes before you and you immediately swing your fist towards him.
The man quickly catches your fist, swings you around with one arm and covers your mouth with his other hand. Your heart starts to pound rapidly as your adrenaline starts to kick in. You struggle to free yourself from the man but his strength was too overpowering no matter how much you try to break free, it was impossible.
???
Shhh, calm down, and be quiet.
???
There are assassins out there.
You immediately stop struggling.
You both hear the door knob rattling and you both look towards the door. The man suddenly loosens his hold on you.
You turn around and saw that it was the General.
The door knob began to rattle some more. Without another second to think, you grab the General's hand and guided him into your air tight closet. Stuffing the both of you inside.
Naleah
What are you doing here?
Keyan
Seems like those assassins out there, are after you.
Naleah
What? How are you so sure?
Keyan
We caught one of the assassins before hand, and he leaked the information.
Naleah
How did they even know I was here?
Keyan
Who wouldn't be watching you?
Naleah
Wha... what do you mean?
Keyan
I think we both know what I mean.
You feel the General's gaze piercing you and your heart suddenly begin to race as you realized how close you are once again to this picture perfect General.
His scent was incredibly intoxicating and addicting. Afraid that he'll hear the sound of your beating heart, you try for the closest door.
The General immediately pulls you back towards him and you were even closer to him than before. His breath only inches from yours.
Keyan
Are you looking for a death wish!
Naleah
Sorry... it's just, it's a little hard to breath in here. (Gosh he smells so good.)
Keyan
What ever you do, do not move from this position.
Keyan
Do I make myself clear.
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Mrs.Mom
The General is the KING
2020-05-23
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