Chapter 21
Chapter 21
SARAH’S INOV
“Let’s slow down, please!” I say to Tiffany who has been dragging me by the land. Tears are running down my face, my sight is blurred and I am almost walking blindly.
My wounds have also began hurting, probably because of the fast paced dragging by Tiffany.
“I am sorry we can’t, My Lady!” She says still marching forward.
“Why?”
“Because it’s not safe for you out here. She answers.
“But no one knows me here, let’s sit for a few minutes, my legs hurt.” She stops, giving me a look that tells me she isn’t very pleased to do it.
“Okay, but we have to move away from the road because someone may soon recognise you.”
She pulls me to a
to a small fruit garden on the side of the road, finds us a clear spot to sit that isn’t visible to those on the road.
“Why did they execute your sister before the five days are over! It’s not like you have refused to go back, you were just lost, right?” She says helping me lower myself to the ground. She too is starting to treat me like some kind of a lost princess.
I did. He found me and asked me to go back with him, but I ran. Maybe that’s why he executed bert” I confess
What if I had agreed to go with him? Would Irene be still alive? Our parents will forever hate me for letting their favourite daughter die!
“You were running from the Angel Prince last night?! Why?”
“He hurt met He locked me in a cold cell, without food or medicine ile ordered me executed?” I choke, more tears flowing
“But that was because your sister had lied to him, it’s her you should blame”
“She is not the one that did all those things to me, she is not the one that chased me down to kill me!” Fargue. “And now he killed her tool
“Your sister asked for it!… Urgh! Why do I keep shouting! Sorry, I should be consoling you.”
“You don’t have to if you don’t feel like. I am really glad you’re here with me. I say and she smiles.
y are, my parents would have been more kind you.” She says.
“If you had told us who you really a
They gave me a place to sleep and food to eat, they were more than kind considering they think I am a rogue.” I say. Tiffany has been nice to me, even giving me false compliments just to make me feel good. Hope we keep griting along because I am not going back to Angel Land, not when my sister is dead.
“The Prince will be here today or tomorrow, will you go back with him”
ay here and work for your family.” I answer, having already made up my mind.
“No, I will stay
“You can’t do that! Forgive my shouting, Your Highness, but you’re an angel, and above that, you’re mated to the most powerful, most gorgeous man on earth. How can you be a servant to a peasant?” She chides. “Even if he killed your sister, it’s exactly what she deserved! Look at all the wounds and bruises on you, what kind of a person does that to their sister?”
“But I l
laved
*Because someone saved you.” She says suddenly standing. “Let’s keep going, unless you want to be found hiding in Leonard’s farm, he is a violent
mann
“But I have barely rested!” I say, still feeling a dull pain in my legs.
“I wish we have another option, My Lady! Let me help you up. She pulls me
“Would you promise not to sell me out to him if he offers a reward?” I ask,
and 1 force my legs to move as she pulls me back towards the road.
“No. I can’t promise not to if the reward turns out too good to refuse!” She says smiling. I smile because I can tell she is teasing.
Tiffany is the first to step back on the road, but she suddenly jumps back. I peep over her shoulder and see exactly what made her retreat.
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The Angel Prince’s soldiers! Three of them, walking fast along the road. Through they keep their path straight, their eyes search everywhere.
Shock has me froren at the same sport I can’t think!
“Get back, now!” Tiffany orders. I immediately turn and run back into the garden.
I find the same spot we were and sit, my hands and legs shake. I can almost hear the sound of my abnormal heartbeat as minutes pass and I get
CTN more nervou
“They are gone,
“Are
you s
but we really need to run home before more come.” I hear Tiffany say and look up.
sure they are gone!”
“Yeah, hurry up so we can leave Leonard’s garden, he will be here any time!” She warns.
I get up, ready to run as fast as my feet will agree.
“I got to be honest, 1 wasn’t lying when I said I would sell you if the reward is too good! Sorry, but you have the opportunity to become a queen, I want my family to be rich so mother won’t have to work so hard anymore, hope you understand. Tiffany says, no smile on her face. I gape.
“You’re
‘re kidding, right?”
“Unfortunately, I am serious!” She answers with a blank face.
“I thought we are friends?” I squeak, appalled by her remarks.
“Yes, that’s why I am risking my life to help you! I said I am not going to
to sell you unless they offer me a fortune.” She answers and I am even more puzzled.
“How do I know you haven’t already o
y called them?”
“The reward hasn’t been announced yet, so relax. She answers, not a hint of concern in her voice.
I can’t believe she is saying this! My only friend in this world would sell me back to the people that just killed my sister! I can choose not to follow her, but where else will I go? I don’t know a person who won’t sell me even for a small reward.
Let’s hope the Prince won’t be announcing any rewards.
“Let’s p
s go, those soldiers may be turning back anytime!” she says grabbing my hand again
wateri
I follow her as we run the rest of the way back to the homestead we left. Her two brothers play outside the house, spraying water on each other with their toy guns.
“If they announce the reward, will you give me at least until tomorrow so I can have phased?” I ask, panting
“You know
you can’t run if you phase into an Angel, right?”
“Why?!” I ask confused.
“I hear it takes time to learn to use the wings, and they are really heavy!” She informs. “But it could be just a rumor.”
Hope that’s what it is.
She reaches out and brushes some
sme strands of my hair from my face. “Some wounds are already healing! Look
beautiful your face is turning!”
She is still pretending to be my friend, orgh! I was stupid to tell her who I really am. Her sweet mouth had convinced me she could be a loyal friend, guess there is nothing like loyal friend in this world. The moment I phase, if I turn into an angel. I will take a flight to a place no one knows me and where people are good.
“You have to stay indoors, let me take you to my room. She offers.
“No. I will stay in the barn, I want to be alone. I now know better than to trust her.
“Would you please not tell your parents who I am, at least for now that the reward hasn’t been announced!” I plead. I hate that I still have to depend on her to be safe.
“What if the Prince finds you? We will be arrested for making you work!” She says.
“But I will tell him you didn’t know. Besides, they will easily find me in that house, but I can hide in those empty water tanks if I stay in the barn.”
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take off if I suspec
suspect any rewards have been announced. If I go to her room, she is likely to lock me in it while she calls the
And I can also easily take
soldier
“Whatever you say, My Lady! Let’s take you to the bam. But you must call me when you phase, I want to be the first to see your wings” She says, I nod absentmindedly.
We walk to the barn, her mother is inside rearranging the haystacks. I run and pick up my bottle of painkillers before she steps on them.
“I was wondering when you two would come back. I need Sarah’s help to clean this place, I am sure she can hold a broom with her good hand.” She says not sparing us a glance,
“No, Sarah is not feeling well, she needs a rest. Tiffany announces.
“She can take her painkillers, Why are you pampering her? I am sure she is strong enough to do some light work.” Her mother counters.
“Sarah’s a Princess!” Tiffany spills
“What?” The Mother turns to face Tiffany, her brows raised.
My hand instinctively moves to cover Tiffany’s mouth. She is one hell of a trailor! “Nothing, Tiffany is just tired and blubbering. I will do the sweeping don’t worry.” I say. Tiffany swaps my hand away.
“Good! Be quick because the Angel Prince’s men have already began searching homes, I can’t afford to have a dirty house when they arrive here?” She says, my eyes go wide.
Tiffany is about to say something when I jump and cover her mouth again. They won’t find me, I will hide in the water tanks, please don’t say anything else I whisper to her ear.
“You better be right because my family can’t get arrested because you don’t have the nerve to go back to your mate!” She whispers back, turns and
walks out.
“You two are already friends! Sweep the floor then you can go spend time with her.” The mother says.
“Okay” I take the broom she hands me and starts the work. Now and then, I peep out through the door to make sure no soldier has entered the compound.
I am almost done with the sweeping when the hulk. Tiffany’s father, walks into the room. The reward for finding that stupid, lost mate of the Angel Prince just got announced!” He announces, shock almost knocks me down. I pretend I am not even interested, hope it’s just a few dollars or Tiffany will sell me.
“How much, enough to tempt me to go looking for her? His wife asks.
“Enough to build castles and buy golden furniture! I wonder how she haven’t been found already. He answers. This time I can’t ignore the shock, I gasp and the broom drops from my hand.
“What’s wrong, Sarah!” The woman snaps.
“I feel like my stomach hurts, can I please take a break?” I request.
“Go. But you must come and finish the work once you’re well!” she says.
I dash out and make my way to the main house. I rush across the rooms until 1 bunge into Tiffany’s room.
“You haven’t called them already, have you?” I ask, glaring at her smiling face.
“No, not yet. I promised to wait for you to phase, I keep my promises” She answers. “You look tense!” She adds massaging my shoulder. “Sit, I will get us some of the cookies mother made while we were at the market” She steps out of the room and starts to close the door. Hell no
“Stop!” I scream rushing towards her. A sudden, sharp pain shoots from my hack. I stumble and fall. What the fuck is happening? I have no wounds on my back!
Tiffany rushes back to my side. “What happened?!”
“I don’t know..my back my back hurts really bad!” I say, reaching out a hand to feel if anything stabbed me.
“Why would your back hurt?”
“Don’t know…please help! The p pain is bad!” I cry feeling the already excruciating pain intensify.
“My God, you’re phasing!” Tiffany shricks.
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My bones hurt and my vision becomes blurry. I feel my consciousness slipping away, a cloud of bright, white light engulling me
My body feels strange, heavy, like someone tied tons of stones to my back.
My eyes blink open, my vision feels stronger, I think I can see farther than an eagle.
I am laying on Tiffany’s bed, seems someone had time to change my clothes, because now I am in an elegant, flowing white dress.
It is sleeveless, which makes me notice the lack of scars or wounds on my now very smooth skin. All my wounds have healed! I am not sure I can stand though
“Welcome back, Angel!” Tiffany says with a smile, she is standing by the door, her cellphone in hand.
Angel! Did 1 phase! My hand reaches back, my fingers brush against something soft, like a feather!
“Your wings look incredibly stunning“.“ Tiffany compliments.
I crane my neck until I am looking back at a massive, white wing with beautiful golden and silver dots.
“They are huge!” I exclaim, exhilarated. I am now an angel, I can escape to as far as the earth goes
“Do you think you can fly right now! Tiffany asks.
Tattempt to pull myself up, only to fall back down. The weight is too much to lift
Yeah, he said take will
I take time before you learn to use them she says.
“Who?” I ask absentmindedly. I am too focused y admiring my wings to think clearly.
“We agreed I could call him after you phase remember?”
Her words almost knock the breathe out of my chest.
“You can’t be serious”
“I told you I would call him if the reward is good. I gave you
u time to phase, why are you acting like you thought I would do otherwise!” She mutters
“But I can’t fly yet!” I yell at her.
“I will teach you!” A deep, husky voice I know very well sitters.
My intestines tremble!
My gaze slowly move towards the source of the voice.
Yes, the Angel Prince himself, looking as gorgeous and powerful as ever, stands at the door, his eyes on me.
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