18 Obsession.

He came into the room shutting the door, his father didn't even prove him wrong. Not for the first time.

Am I ready for what I am about to do, he said to himself. Rebeling against his father was the hardest thing he would be able to do.

So...

I won't do this alone, I need someone to help me bring him down. "Bring him down"he repeated it, sighing, this was more than he thought, he didn't realize he would be doing this someday.

I need a plan, he told himself. I can't just jump into this. Considering his father reaction yesterday it would be disastrous.

His father could....

Oh, mother protect me, he soliloquized.

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The sun was now high in the cloudless sky and the heat was burning. It had rained a little last night so it was not unusual for the increased temperature.

Sebastian worked hard despite the weather on the fields, he couldn't do anything the day before. Natalie still was on his mind. He was angry still, he still had feelings for her which surprised him. No matter his anger towards her his need to have her do not flinch not even a little.

She was his first true love.

The prince... He hated even the thought of it, how could the prince even think he could take away his Natalie. I must do something, he griminced. I can't stand it.

No one will have you, except me, no one he thought.

Jealousy filled his heart as he imagined the prince with Natalie together , happy and in love.

After his not that blissful daydreaming, he set for the palace. He was hungry and tired coupled with Natalie on his mind.

He did not get the opportunity to rest his body as a command came from the king to see him immediately.

This time he was excited to, he had been expecting this, he had a plan. The prince and Natalie must not be together and he was glad the king felt the same. He didn't need too much...

Your majesty, he bowed down greeting the king. His mind racing, searching for the right words to use.

Ah, here you are Sebastian, the king said standing up from his throne to face him.

I gave you an assignment, have you gotten anything. He said. His breath almost blowing Sebastian away, he must admit the king was a huge man.

My king, I have of course, Natalie and I had been friends and she... I thought she was a nice person but my king this past few days, I knew that I was badly mistaken. His voice was steady and low.

The king eyes widen at each sentence, he was mute as such revelations, had he underestimated this young woman.

My king, I must say, Natalie is very dangerous. She had told me herself that she wished to escape this palace and will do that at any cost.

That did it, the king bellowed and raged, what! that witty piece of nothing, how dare she, it was making sense to him now.

Escape and his son.

Sebastian, the king said staring at him, you could see the fury in his eyes and breath.

How sure are you about this?.

I am very sure, she is so determined, I warned her against this but my lord, she is so serious. I know she is but just a young woman but you can't be sure, Sebastian said allowing each words digesting into the king.

I will tear that thing into pieces, he said in anger, she must have brainwashed my son, little wonders, he is stubborn enough to defy me in public, I can't believe I allowed this to happen, right here in this palace, right in my face.

Why didn't you tell me before now Sebastian, the king said facing him.

I didn't know she was that serious but I heard about the prince professions to her and that I when I knew that...

Never mind, never mind, we are wasting time. You may go now, I must catch that filthy thing who dare to rebel against even to the extent of using my son.

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Williams carried his few clothes, he needed it for the few days he would spend outside the palace.

Natalie? He thought. What if he tells her of his plan. Of course not, he couldn't do that, Natalie hated him. She had said it over and over again and it was not surprising why.

But this was his chance to show her he was not a bad person.

Then he remerbered her words "save yourself first". That was exactly what he would do. He would save himself first.

But he soon changed his mind as he heard his father and Sebastian discussing. It all felf good and normal until he hears his fathef raising his voice , something was amiss , he stopped to listen.

Natalie... Escape, what in the hell, his father, but why was Sebastian. Oh damn, she was in great danger.

His heart was beating fast, he ran to her room opening the door to find it empty, where was she? he thought.

The garden, yes, the garden, he raced there, he didn't know he could run that fast until now.

Natalie! We need to get out of here right now, he told her after catching his breath.

She looked at him like he was talking gibberish.

Leave here, what are you talking about.

She said not minding his apprehensive look.

Natalie, look, I am serious, the king is after you, Sebastian just told him, you were rebeling against him...

What! He did what... I don't believe that, it is not possible, how did you... You know what, I can't believe you, I am sure this is another one of your stupid plans, she said panicking.

See, I know I am not the person you want to see now but as I speak the king is...

Hmm, I knew it, Sebastian walked in. Glaring at the prince then facing Natalie.

Sebastian! What have you done? She said clutching his sleeves.

What have I done? He asked. What you wanted all this while, haven't you gotten it.

You have finally gotten the prince into your devious plans.

What plans, what are you talking about, what did I do to you?

Look Natalie, there is no time for this, we need to go, the prince said.

Who is we, Natalie said facing him, I am going nowhere with you, I...

After everything did for you Natalie, you still played me for a fool, you think I would let this go, you made me fall for you to manipulate me for you to do this. Sebastian said with pain in his eyes.

Natalie!

Sebastian, you are wrong, I never did this, i don't even know what is going on, I didn't know.

The sound of royal gaurds coming into the garden caught her off. It was true, this was not a jinx nor a dream even if she wished it was, it was real.

Her life hanged on a stake and dangled like a pendulum.

Damn, was this the end. Her sisters voice came floating in her mind. "Don't die a prisoner". Tears starts streaming from her eyes and she was dazed. I am sorry, I am sorry, she kept saying to herself hoping her sister was here to listen to her.

Only the voice of Williams caught her off, Natalie, you have a chance, come with me, come with me, I can get us out of here.

Why was he still saying," us and we". What connection do they have together, he was the last person she wanted to listen to now.

Good luck with your escape plan, Sebastian said giving her the most distasteful look she had ever seen and left there.

She is in here, he said to the gaurds who we're searching for her.

Natalie! Natalie!

This is your last chance.

She looked at the beckining hands of the prince, she had no other choice. she didn't wanr to think of what would happen to her if the gaurds caught her.

Sebastian would have told the king of many upsetting things she would be lucky to be alive after everything. Considering what the king had done to her family luck was surely not on her side.

As she went to the prince, and told him, ok, fine take me out of here. Two things was on her mind.

What will happen now? And why was the prince helping her. Those unanswered questions lingered on her mind as the prince saving took her out of the palace through a secret means without the royal guards noticing them.

When they we're safely outside the palace, reality dawned on her again. She was all alone not in the actual sense but she felt alone. She wanted to leave the palace but not like this, she never pictured it this way. Right now, she was a rebel, she would be pronounced "wanted" soon and she would be tracked everywhere.

I have many questions, she told him.

I know and I will answer all of them.