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Chapter 46: Amira's Presence (II)

Hearing his words, Chang could feel her heart breaking for him at never having met his own mom. She could not even begin to imagine what it would be like to not have that presence in her life. Not having the person who cheered you on no matter what, nursed you when you were sick, and loved you unconditionally. She had received love in spades from both her parents, and could not understand that pain.

Her heart still ached though hearing that he did not even know much about his own mother.. Releasing his hand that had still been attached to hers, Chang gripped onto the sleeve of his collared white button up, urging him to look at her. With her other hand gripped onto her dress above her heart, Chang tried to quell the rising pain inside and the urge to throw herself right into his arms.

Feeling her tug, Liang Jian Amal looked down at her and saw her hurt expression, her eyes brimming with tears.

"Do not cry over this, please, it is all right. There is no need to cry over me, over this matter."

"I'm not crying, my heart just hurt for you." Turning her head away proudly, Chang stubbornly refused to let the tears out after hearing him.

Reaching out, Liang Jian Amal took her chin between his fingers and places a light kiss between her furrowed brows.

"Thank you." Smiling slightly, Liang Jian Amal looked at the woman who shed tears for him. Tilting her chin up, she looked right into his eyes with her eyes swimming. Unable to resist the sight, Liang Jian Amal gently took her lips with his. With his hands cupping her face, his fingers glided over her ears, to entangle themselves in her hair. Feeling her gentle response to his kisses, he deepened it further, exploring her open mouth with his tongue before meeting hers.

Chang felt herself becoming dizzy from the lack of oxygen, and her heart pounded like it would explode. But did not want him to stop. Every time he kissed and touched her, it felt like something would shift inside her. It made her uncomfortable at first, but the more he did it, she found herself not only accepting it, she had started to crave his touch.

Chang lost herself in his kiss and began to reciprocate as passionately. The hand that had been on her chest reached for his, clutching at it desperately, pulling him closer. His hands tangling in her hair and his kiss made her feel as if she would and could forget everything, but she did not care. Helplessly moaning against his mouth, Chang felt herself melting in his embrace.

Before she knew it, she felt herself slipping down as her knees gave out as she was unable to draw breath for too long. Jian caught her before she fell, chuckling at the sight of her winded expression. He helped to hold her up until her legs began to stabilize, the whole time she stared at her feet, mortified..

Chang slowly felt he face redden as she thought of how easily she let him have his way with her. The old man was right, she would be at this man's mercy, if she let her emotions sway her so easily!

"Uh I should go clean myself up", forgetting her original mission to get a change of clothes, Chang raced to the bathroom, eager to be away from him.

Liang Jian Amal watched her fleeing figure with bemusement, chuckling to himself. He watched until she disappeared into the sun room, before choosing some clothes for her from his mother's wardrobes. His eyes searched the portrait of the woman he had never know but felt close to, especially when in her chambers. Smiling he could not help but wonder what she would have thought of his beloved. Brushing his fingers across her painted face in farewell, Liang Jian Amal followed after Chang.

He quickly found her in the bathing chamber staring at the large bathing area with an incredulous look on her face.

"If you feel it's too big, we could always get in together." Coming from behind her, he watched her start a little as he spoke, holding the bundle of clothing in his arms as he smirked at her quickly changing expressions.

"Absolutely not!" Chang cried out immediately in response.

"Well you may say that now, but if you change your mind..."

"No, get out!"

She stood with her fists clenched at her side, waiting until he left. Closing the door behind him, she started to undress in privacy. She quickly bathed herself without fully filling the tub with warm water. Quickly drying herself off with a towel that sat folded in a stack nearby before approaching the clothes. She put on the panties first but could not find a bra, the closest she could find was a white slip that was slightly fitted around the chest.

Once she put it on, she realized it was tighter than it looked, as the material was constricting around her ribs and hung to her knees. Beside it lay a deep red long shirt, adorned with gold embroidery of lilies near the collar and the wide sleeves that came almost to her elbow. A pair of loose dark red pants were with it as well as a long golden sash that had a warping in the center, making it uneven.

Chang looked at the piece of long golden cloth several times trying to figure out how to wear it before tying it around her waist like a belt. She towel dried her hair lazily before coming out, ready to explore Lahat.

Jian sat on the bed bathed in sunlight, the warm rays shone on his beautiful bronze hair and skin, causing her breath to hitch in her throat. He sat almost still as a statue, waiting with his hands clasped together at his knees. Even just sitting there, he was just so breathtakingly beautiful to her. Hearing her enter, the man turned his head and smiled at her as she came out, reaching his hand out to her. Seeing him like that Chang could not help but to answer his silent call. With light steps she quickly went up to him, placing her hand in his open one, completely caught under his spell.


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Chapter 47: Somethin Fun

Liang Jian Amal looked up at the glowing figure before him, the red looked exquisite against her fair skin and made the faint blush in her cheeks stand out. Securing her small hand in his, Liang Jian Amal pulled her closer with a slight tug. Chuckling he took in her attire, his gaze lingering at her waist.

"You are not supposed to wrap that around your waist like that, though it does look good on you." While speaking, he untied the simple knot she had made in the front, and removed the sash. Setting on the bed, beside him the man patted on the other side of him, inviting her to sit there. To his surprise she did so immediately, surprising him slightly as she looked at him with an expectant face.

"First we should do something about your hair, if it gets any more tangled you may never be able to get it undone, especially with what I have planned for today." Motioning for her to turn with a finger, the man grabbed the wooden comb that he had retrieved from his mother's chambers with the clothes. Patiently, he began to detangle her long curly hair before separating it. Gathering the parts he dexterously braided it, before tying it off with a leather thong.

'How is he so good at that?' Feeling the long smooth plait with her hand, Chang could not help but to wonder.

After her hair was fixed Liang Jian Amal took the gold hijab1 and placed it on her head tucking one of the ends over the opposite shoulder.

"This is how you wear this. We only really need this when traveling through the city. One of the common customs of the area, it will help to keep unwanted eyes off of you. It is not mandatory but I would still recommend wearing it." The man before her explained as he adjusted it on her head. "There, did you get enough to eat earlier?"

Chang nodded her head eagerly ready, to explore, her curiosity firing her up.

"Then let us go."

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Looking up at the massive animal in front of her, Chang could not help but to feel terrified and uncertain.

"Hey JIan...I don't know if I can do this.."

"You can, do not be afraid, you will love it."

Liang JianAmal took her hand and and made her stroke the side of the neck of the cream cream colored Paso Fino1 mare in front of her. The mare nickered lightly and bobbed her head agreeably. He had chosen the most docile and even tempered amongst the horses that would be easier for a first time rider. The saddle too was designed for the comfort of an inexperienced rider.

"Now put your left foot in the stirrup", coming from behind he pointed as he coached her. "Now swing your right leg up and over to the other side of the horse." As she did as he instructed, he kept his hands on her waist, helping to stabilize her. Chang instantly gripped the pommel of the saddle in front of her, with hands of iron, her posture as stiff as a board. "Relax, just let your hips roll with the movement, and keep your head straight."

"I feel like I'm going to fall, this doesn't feel right, I want down."

Liang Jian Amal could not help but laugh hearing her tone. "Why are you giving up so soon, we have not even done anything yet. You will not fall, just do as I said, we will get you used to the feeling first before we do anything." Slowly he released her waist and almost immediately she leaned forward gripping the side of the animals neck.

"Sit up straighter, you are more likely to fall sitting like that." He waited until she slowly straightened up before he started to walk the animal around the paddock, holding onto the bridle. He kept going around until he saw Chang had started to relax more, and the panic-stricken look on her face gave way to a small smile. Once he saw that, he lightly wrapped the bridle around the pommel of her horse before mounting his bay Arabian stallion.

The stallion stood tall and proud his black tail held high showing off his spirited demeanor. He was familiar with the sire of the stallion he now rode, who had been wild and reckless horse, it seemed the two year-old colt may be even more high-spirited. He had even been named 'Zawbiae' the whirlwind or tornado.

Once mounted on the prancing animal, he took hold of the bridle to Chang's horse. After ensuring that she was ready, he led them out of the paddock and to their destination. Moving slow for her comfort, he directed them down off the plateau the palace sat on and into Muzdahir, the Capitol city and where the majority of the populace lived.

The smells of cooking, food, fish, animals and spices, as well as the sound of it all reached them long before they completed the twenty minute ride down.

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As soon as Liang Jian Amal and Chang Dumont had shrunk in distance down the long cobbled road headed to the jungle of brightly colored red clay buildings, the people watching began to move. For secrecy purposes they had waited until the two were at least a fair distance from the palace.


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Kayalicia Kayalicia

1Paso Fino- a breed of horse with a gaited stride, which makes a smoother more comfortable ride, especially over distances.

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