Moonlit Night

It was a full moon night, the Princess walked around the night market but nothing amused her so she went towards the bridge. As Princess Ellen looked towards the bridge she saw a tall and slender looking figure. She walked towards the person on the bridge only to realize it was none other than Avery himself. The Princess greeted Avery and he greeted back. They began to talk about their hobbies, what they like and dislike, they chatted for so long that they forgot it was already midnight. Princess Ellen's guards came to remind her of the time only then they realized it was already so late.

Princess Ellen decided to go back to the palace and was in a hurry to run back, when Avery called out to her and asked her what her name was for he didn't have the chance to to know her name yet. Princess Ellen shouted I'm Ellen...call me Ellen. Avery was so happy to know Ellen's name and he also turned for his way home .

When Avery reached home all his family members were asleep, saving him the trouble from being scolded for coming home late. But, when he entered his room his father was quietly waiting for him. Avery was surprised to see his father, for it was already so late. Avery's father had waited for him so long and he was so pleased to see him back home .

Avery's father advised him not to forget that he was a man being which, it was not safe for him to be out so late at night. Avery shared to his father about Ellen, to which his father replied don't trust women they're all bitches who only look at a man's looks and are not reliable at all. Besides, man have no choice in choosing their wife, the women have the right to choose men and that having many husbands defines a woman's wealth.

Avery was disappointed to be reminded of these truths, he knew the rules and restrictions of being a man, they had to follow so many etiquette, dress codes, put on makeup and follow their parents wish to marry for the family's benefit. If a wealthy or powerful woman choose a man it is his fortune that he can live his life serving his wife. However if a man behaves like a woman wanting his freedom, he is doomed for life, no woman would marry a man without manners and discipline.

Avery despite knowing all these he still wanted to be free and do what he wants to do, marry whom he want and be given the same freedom as a woman..Thinking all this he fell asleep. Princess Ellen on the other side was so happy that she met Avery again and decided to meet him again the next day. With this in mind she began planning how to get out of the palace without being caught by the Queen, her mother. Ellen, thinking about her wishful meeting with Avery fell asleep.

Princess Ellen had a great plan in mind suddenly....

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