Knight in shining Armor

Roland kept smiling foolishly to himself, you see, I'm really sorry for my words earlier,I just couldn't help,

It's okay,I understand,I mean anyone would also be surprised seeing a princess here , Jessie said giving him a smile.

So how was life in Petro, Roland inquired

Well, it wasn't that fun, always staying indoors, princess duties or responsibilities, the most humdrum thing is not having any friends to chat with,

Roland looked into her crystal eyes and said,I guess it must be very hard for you, your father isn't even helping in anyway.

Jessie looked at him in surprise

Come on Richard told me everything, your father is trying to kill you, cause he wants you to stay far from the throne.

Yeah, A rulership I was never interested in, but you see life gets a way of making a person experience,ever since the day he left me, all I see now is trying to get the throne,my father has made me greedy for the throne, and I will stop at nothing to get that.

How can a father seek to kill his own daughter, Roland replied in a sad voice.

He continued, but even if your father is trying to harm you don't worry,I will be your knight in shining armor.

Jessie was silent for a moment, she looked into his eyes and said knight in what,

Jessie, Roland leaned forward to hold her hand,I will always protect you.

As what,I mean I don't even know you,we just met today,

While holding Jessie hand,then I suggest we start getting to know each now.you must be very tired,why don't you get some rest,

I'll ask my maids to prepare your room for you, and some clothes,

Thanks, Jessie said, Why don't we go back in,sir Richard must be waiting for us,

Alright,my hand Jessie said trying to Free her hand from Roland tight grip.

Oh , I'm sorry, Roland looked down feeling shy,he was now trying to avoid her eyes.

It's already getting dark,let's go, Roland said leading the way .

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Sir Richard was sitting on a chair,his focus was on a book he was reading,

Welcome back from the Lost jungle, sir Richard said looking towards Roland and Jessie direction.

Roland smiled, Richard, I've asked the maid to prepare your room, and also a room for Jessie,

It's getting late why don't get some rest.

Alright, and Jessie, what will she be doing,oh I'll escort her to her room Roland said,

There was a silence among them ,Roland could feel sir Richard sharp gaze towards him,

Hey, Roland called out to one of the maids, please lead princess Jessie to her room.

Yes sir

The maid left with Jessie,it was just Roland and Sir Richard at the lounge,

Sir Richard step forward, walking to Roland, what are up to,he asked.

Roland looked away, nothing, just had a walk and a little chat with her,

He could still feel sir Richard eye's on him .

Relax, Richard, can't I have a little conversation with a beautiful princess, and please don't give me that look, it's killing me, Goodnight, Roland said turning around to walk away from sir Richard fury .

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King jasper held a knife walking towards sir Richard,I trusted you,I knew you weren't going to kill her, you've step on my toes ,

Sir Richard looked at him, He's shirt was soaked in blood,he was being beaten blue black .

You're so wicked and heartless, even an animal will fight to protect their child,

Now choose Richard, Jessie or your life, give her to me,if you really value your life you would not be in this condition king jasper replied.

Over my dead body , will I let you get close to her,

One last chance Richard, give her to me,

Come kiss my ass, sir Richard said mockingly.

Then I guess the game is over, king jasper walking towards sir Richard, stabbed him on his abdomen, thrice.

He gave him another stab on his throat.

Go kiss your Grave, king jasper said withdrawing the knife from his throat,

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh,

Jessie screamed, her dress was soaked in sweat,in lost of breath, she was so scared.

Sir Richard rushed towards her, Jessie, what is it, what happened,he asked holding her face.please, don't go, sir Richard, stay with me,They will harm you,who will harm me Jessie, come on we are safe here.

Alright, calm down,calm down, don't fret,look into my eyes, Jessie relax , sir Richard was really worried about Jessie,he wondered what kind of dream she had , that made her so scared, but he knew this wasn't the right time to ask ,

Okay, I'll stay here for the night, okay,

Jessie nod slowly and rested on his chest still feeling terrified.

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