4 The son of my Enemy

I don't..... Understand you, Natalie stuttered.

Well, you can read right he asked her ignoring her confusion.

Damn he is persuasive Natalie thought, she didn't expect this.

Well your majesty she said comporting herself because in order for her to survive here she must be careful of her actions.

I don't think it's right for me to accompany you to the library. She said hoping this would push him away but she underestimated Williams once he sets his mind to do something he makes sure to achieve it.

Oh, do not worry about that, I am sure my father will not be mad.

Natalie still stared at him thinking of an excuse.

Just see it as me apologizing to you for what my father did Williams said then immediately wished he hadn't when he saw the frown on her face.

Now she had an excuse to be angry, so you think you trying to be my friend will make up for what your father did to me she said.

Oh... No that is not what I meant he said, his face showing sign of genuine sympathy.

I meant that, I actually thought,.... Oh I just didn't know about all this my father did not inform me of all this, if he did I would have stopped him. He said.

Stop him, I must say you are good at telling jokes. Why are you telling me all this. She said.

Because your impression of me is wrong, he said.

Why does my opinion of you matter, she said.

I am not a bad person... I.

Your majesty she said quietly as he walked closer to him, she was only a feet in front of him. Your father killed my family, he ruined my life. now can you tell me "what I should think of you".

I am sorry.

It doesn't matter, prince Williams. Feeling pity for me does not change anything. She said.

Please excuse me, she said as she left the kitchen.

Williams stood, not moving like he was glued there. she was right,No amount of explanation could change the fact that he was the son of her enemy.

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Natalie was already tired as soon at it was noon, she was not used to doing menial work so it was hard for her even when she wanted to pretend to be strong. Her body failed her. The king old chief servant who took pity on her after noticing it permitted her to rest.

She sat on the bed in her chambers , she couldn't sleep as the event that happened earlier today with the prince cast in her mind. She was deeply troubled.

The prince looked kind but at the same time it doesn't mean he is. Maybe he just trying to act meek so he can ruin her more.

But what is more worse than this she had already been stripped from her family and royal rights.

What more does he want. This is just going to distract her. She did not trust him and moreover it is not her fault.

She Can't afford to lose anymore, she had lost enough.

She must be careful with the prince. She got lost in her thought that she did not notice a figure in front of her.

Hey Natalie, are you hallucinating he said in alarm.

She sighed, this is the second time someone had jolt her from her thoughts today, she has to accept living in the palace means anyone can come to her and interrupt her anytime.

No, I am okay she said standing up and pretending to arrange her bed.

"Natalie" he said as he touched her shoulders, she shuddered at his touch. He looked into her face as if to deduce something. She tried to remember where she saw the face.

Are you sure, you have been looking lost since today.

Well she knew where she had saw him. The Man in her room yesterday when she woke up after she was taken from her home.

Pardon my manners, he said moving away from her. You must be surprised that I know you. You know....

I remember you she replied him.

Oh of course you do, well I do work here. I am Sebastian. He said bowing down his head.

OK Sebastian, Can I ask you something she said puzzled.

Yes you can he said smiling, all his teeth showing.

Why are you bowing? she asked.

Oh that, well word went around here saying you are a princess. He replied.

Really, she said surprised.

Are you here to ask me about it? She said immediately liking him.

Not so, I felt you needed to talk to someone, you know it is not good to be alone.

Well they are right, I was a princess. Not anymore.

His face soon turn sour.

She quickly tried to wave it off. I have never been an object of gossip or hear people talking about me. How do I handle it, any tips? she asked smiling.

Oh forget about that, don't let it bother you, no one will come to ask you anything, I assure you. He said cheering up.

They is something I must tell you tho, he said with a serious tone.

Natalie grew quiet. What is it she said in almost a whisper.

I haven't heard it yet, when I have I will tell you he said smiling.

What;, ha ha ha she laughed.

Your smile is beautiful he said

That is a good joke. Thank you she said genuinely.

You welcome, is it alright I call you princess Natalie he said.

What, not in this life. Do you want to get me beheaded.

Of course, I won't call you that, you know once I used be a prince too. He said.

Is that a joke too Natalie asked concerned.

No.

Don't tell me the king goes around abducting royal blood and enslaving them she said in fright.

He sighed and stared at her.

Is there a story she said sitting next to him.

Bet.