Capítulo 29: A pleasant surprise
Soon Erwin passed the entrance exam and was chosen to be the Prime Minister's secretary as of which I grew even closer to him . We were more like brothers than friends . Saraha had crimson red bright hair , dark red eyes. Fair skin . She was pretty . A straight nose. Heavy long eyelashes. Very pretty indeed. Mom brought her to me I was studying for my literature tests .
"Zen dear ! I have a pleasant surprise for you " Mom smiled and I jumped down from my study chair and went upto her . She didn't bring her in but I felt her presence behind mom tucking her gown.
"What is it mom ?"
"Come on Saraha , don't hide. There is no need to be scared . " She pulled her from behind and placed her hand on her shoulder. "Zen meet this young girl ,she is going to be your sister . Make sure you take good care of her as an elder brother ." She gave me a closed eyed smile. Crease formed on my forehead head. A pout on my face. I was utterly disappointed. It's not what I expected for a surprise.
"But I don't need one mom. You do know I hate girls . Well except for you Ofcourse. "
"Haha ... I'm no girl . I'm a woman . She will be a fine lady one day . Zen please behave well. It's a request . Don't dishearten her . " She raffled my hair and left . The girl stood staring at me. I looked aside.
"Nice to meet you Big brother " She slightly bowed.
"Zen is fine . You don't have to be so formal. You can leave if you don't have anything to say "
"Alright . I'm sorry for interrupting your studies ." She left. As soon as I finished I left to the mid hallway . I knew Erwin would be free to spend some free time with me. As kids we played chasing each other in the grounds. Neil would always help me out in escaping from father. I was waiting next to the flower garden hiding from others . If they found me they would probably engage me in teaching lessons and formal practice sessions . I let out a deep sigh .
"Waiting for Erwin, Young Master !" Neil approached.
"Neil ! How did you find me ? I'm your local guardian after all I always keep a keen watch on you . It's my job . "
"I didn't want you to come here . What if someone finds us ? "
"I won't let that happen . Wait is that a chessboard you are holding Prince ?"
"Yes. He promised we would play it together . He is late. "
"Erwin is busy in a meeting with the beurucarts. It will take another 30 minutes probably . Why don't we go around the palace and you can tell me anything you want . I'll listen."
"Fine." I walked around the gardens with Neil. I stood in amazement . Saraha had a bunch of flowers in her hands as mom picked them. She noticed me and came running .
"Zen ! Look how pretty these are ! "
"You came all the way to show me these ?"
"Well I thought you might like them and besides I was hoping of you could help me weaning these together "
"Weaving ? What the hell ?I don't do stuff like that . "
"Master I don't think it's a bad idea. You have about 25 minutes until you meet Erwin . It will be fun . " My mother nodded in agreement .
"What good will it do to me ? Saraha you can do that by yourself."
"Now that's not true . It helps you concentrate . You wanted to improve that don't you? Also Saraha us going to make beautiful brackets out of those and gifts the maids and their children. Ofcourse it's not waste of time " Neil leaned whispering into my ear . He always smiled. I wondered how he did that. I never saw him panic or anxious no matter how much work he us given to do . Most of all he enjoyed his work and was very devoted. I realised why father chose him to look after me.
"Fine then just for sometime !" I said with an unpleasant face.
"Great ! Shall we head to the canopy leisure grounds. It's not occupied . Shall we proceed My queen !"
"Yes you may. I have no problem ." Mom smiled.
She taught me to weave those flowers and it didn't take me much time to learn it. Erwin came to where we were. The canopy leisure grounds. It was a pleasant place with tables and chairs white in color .
"He is been waiting for you !"
"Yes I know ." Erwin replied to Neil as I turned to him hearing his voice .
"Forgive me Prince . I was occupied in a meeting of which I came to know just today morning . I couldn't inform you "
"What's with the formality? "
"Oh who do we have here ? How come I don't know her ? " Erwin whispered . I got up from my seat .
"She is ... well .. my sister !"
"Sister ? You never told me that ...."
"I don't know myself . Mom brought her out of nowhere . "
"Hey that's kinda rude. " Erwin flinched.
"Saraha we are leaving. See you later ." She nodded. However I realised Erwin had gained quite a liking to her . He started questioning me about her.
"She is pretty don't you think ?"
"To be honest I don't understand the word pretty but people love using it huh.... " I said moving my pawn on the chessboard two steps further.
"You are just stubborn Zen ! " He chuckled . Saraha was exceptionally skilled .She was better than me in academics there wasn't much difference . Years passed and we three grew even more closer. We would sneak out of the palace to visit shopping centres ,dressing up in weird costumes and enjoying festivals . It was fun ... fun until one day things took a drastic turn.
6 years passed . I turned 16 years old and my birthday was celebrated in a very extravagant way . A party was organised . 16 years marked the end of childhood and we were considered to be responsible enough to participate in the duties assigned by the king . This privilege was limited only to the member of the royal family as things we were taught were on a completely different level. That's what made us differ from the commoners . Saraha and myself would always clash swords to test who was better. After the party I came back to my room. I was exhausted . Some of our relatives stayed back and most of the guests left. I remember all too well .
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