Chapter 5: Sneak Out.

Ethan was decorating his new room, whereas I accompanied him. We both painted the walls together with his favorite colour, gray. His eyes were twinkling in happiness at the size of his room which was, huge. We covered the floor with a checks carpet. It had large squares with colours black and gray alternatively. He brought a guitar for himself which I have to mention is taller than him. That is just for show, I swear.He just wants to make his mates jealous, A lot like Samuel.

Tailors took his measurements to stitch a new dress for him, a dress for Prince. Everything in the room was gray. Gray is the only colour Ethan likes, just like Samuel used to.

I snapped myself out of thoughts and crept behind Ethan who was trying hard to attach the elephant frame on the wall.

"Let me help you." I took the frame from his hand and attached it successfully. He grinned widely at me and hugged me tight.

"We still have a lot of decoration to do dear." I tried to explain him when he started to complain about his fake tiredness.

"But mommy, Little Ethan feeling hungry." He pointed at his stomach faking a hungry growl to add extra effects to his drama.

"Why don't you go to Valery and she will give you some snacks. Till then, mommy will decorate some more." I said shooing him away in the direction Valery's standing which was outside the room door.

I heard him talking to Valery about his favorite snacks and what he likes to munch at this time of the day. As they cascaded down the stairs towards kitchen, their voices faded and finally gone.

Now I am all alone in Ethan's room.

When my parents realised that I am their long lost daughter, they have been extra protective of me. They assigned me 2 maids Valery and Ivanna. They both are in their late twenties and I treat them as friends instead of maids. I share all the stories about cafe, Lucas, Marco and Mr. Martinez.

Mom and dad set up some investigators to open my missing case again and find the person who abducted me 26 years back. Philipe took an oath to find that dick head who abducted me and make his life cruel. All are his words and not mine. I tried to stop them from wasting their time on past but they proved to be more stubborn than me. 'What if that someone will again try something on you?' They said.

Can't they see that I am 5 foot 5 inches now and can defend myself.

Lol, are you kidding me? My subconscious laughed at me.

Just shut up and go away. I snapped at her.

My parents still did not make any announcement about me being found. They are going to announce it officially after 2 months. Initially, they planned to announce Philipe as Spain's next king. His coronation was supposed to be next month, but they cancelled it. Now that I am found, I will be the next one in line instead of Philipe. When I confronted Philipe about this matter, he was okay with it. But I know this must be hard for him as he grew up dreaming to be king one day.

They started training me about everything. I have to do everything, elegantly. I can't even drink my frigging tea with satisfaction. I have to maintain my posture straight, use single hand to hold the cup and urgh. For a person who was an orphan all her life, learning manners is very difficult. I just shove chips into my mouth, I can't eat them one by one. What's the fun in that?

I confronted Sein the next day and now I hang out with him whenever I can. Me, Philipe and Sein kind of became best buddies. He still shamelessly flirts and tries to grab my attention but I just see him as a good friend. I was a fool to think that me and Sein can be a thing. It was just a thought at that time, maybe. I was alone without Samuel for 5 years and when suddenly someone showers you with attention, you tend to enjoy it. But now its just a friend thing between me and Sein as I realised there is no replacement for the love I feel for Samuel. That just brings some fresh tears again but now I am trying to control it as much as I can.

My parents know about the divorce as well as Phlipe but they are unaware of the entire bitter truth behind it, someday I will say them though.

"Momma look what Valery gave me" Ethan ran into the room followed by Valery with some freshly baked donuts in his hand.

"Oh I see, someone has got there favorite." I pinched Ethan's cheek making him giggle.

"Let me share it with you." He said trying to part a single donut into two.

"Take this." He said offering me one and a half donuts out of the three donuts he brought.

"No baby, I'll just take some from Valery. Donuts are Ethan's most favorite right? So I'll let Ethan eat this one."I ruffled his hair.

He adjusted the plate on the side table and climbed on my lap. Placing both his hands on either side of my face he said "But mommy is most favorite for Ethan.". He then placed two kisses on my cheeks and hugged me tight. Whenever he does something like this, tears just roll down my eyes. He is a photo copy of his father. Every gesture he makes, reminds me of Samuel. Samuel used to say the same words. But no, Ethan is not like his father. He will not betray his mother or any other person for that matter.

From my peripheral vision I noticed Valery wiping a single tear that rolled down her eyes. In the past two weeks we got very close. Valery and Ivanna are the only people with whom I shared my entire story. She exactly knows how I'm feeling right now.

"And Ethan is everything for mommy too. " I whispered patting his back. Releasing himself from the hug, he climbed down my lap. He just took his donuts plate and sprinted out of the room yelling 'I'm going to Ivanna'

"Are you okay Sofia?" Valery asked seating herself beside me. Hey face was etched with concern and her small lips turned into a frown.

"Why won't I be?" I chuckled trying to hide the gloomy feeling.

"Just stop being low spirited girl. Why won't we just go for spa and manicure today? You'll feel relieved. Then we can just watch re-runs of gossip girl and make fun of the gossips they do." Hmm... Manicure isn't a bad idea, it can just lighten up my mood. But I want some time for myself. I want to drive and let myself free in order to be out of depression.

"Your idea is awesome but I need some alone time today. I'll go on a drive for relieving my mind." I said her getting up from my seat.

"Stop! you can't go." She blocked my way from leaving.

"Oh come on! Let me go. Leave me alone for at least a day." I whined.

"You go to hell and still I'll not care. But how can you pass Alejandro and leave the castle dumb head." She playfully glared at me and slapped my head. Oh shit! How can I forget about Alejandro. Alejandro is my personal bodyguard and he is worse than an overprotective brother.

I started pacing around the room planning in my brain to get out of palace. There are many guards at the entrance and exit. But I can always manage getting out using the back door from kitchen, like that no one will notice. But first I need to cross Alejandro.

I was throwing out all the unnecessary ideas out of my brain to find that one idea which will now work out, when it clicked. I turned towards Valery's direction with mischievous glint in my eyes.

I guess she understood the glint in my eyes because she started to back away from me. I just smirked and started walking in her direction.

"Stop right there. I sense something very fishy, " she hissed holding her hand up.

"Oh yeah!You are the only one who can help me Valery." I started pleading her forming a plan in my head.

"And how is that possible? Just stop right there, whatever is running through your head is very stupid and I know that." she is true but I am sure she'll enjoy though.

"Oh just listen once and then we will see." I smirked at her. I know she is dubious about this but after contemplating for a second she motioned me to speak out.

"See, the plan is- First, you'll go to Alejandro and try to seduce him. The, I'll just escape through the back door. Simple." I shrugged. She was day-dreaming already about being in Alejndro's arms. Oh so lovely Valery, she is totally into Alejandro and that idiot is so much of a failure to not notice all her steps towards him.

"So..?" I interrupted her thoughts.

"What if he will get a bad impression of me?" she frowned casting her eyes down, with tears already forming in her hazel eyes. I know she is losing hope due to her failed attempts towards Alejandro.

I grabbed her chin and lifted her face to my level. "Look, if he still doesn't notice you, then he is stupid to leave such a great girl okay? Just try this once. Don't grow despondent over this matter " I assured Valery by embracing her petite body in my arms.

"Lets try this." she mumbled against my shoulder.

So after 5 minutes we were creeping towards Alejandro who was guarding down the hallway. The hallway was lit with dim lights and we can see Alejandro placing back his phone in his pocket. When we reached 5 feet away from him, Valery sauntered towards him whereas I hid myself behind a curtain. First, her legs were shaking but later she strolled towards him confidently.

"Hey Alejandro" I heard her greet him in a flirtatious manner. I peeked bending my body a little towards right so that I could get a clear view of them.

"What?" Alejandro replied gruffly for which Valery winced a little. But she quickly replaced her expression with a smile on her face.

"How about we go on a date?" Valery whispered in a seducing way advancing closer to Alejandro. Instantly, his expression changed into an uneasy one with sweat forming on his forehead.

"What are you doing Valery?" he managed to choke out when Valery started pressing herself against him.

"Just trying to convince you so that you will go on a date with me." She started to trail her finger upwards from Alejandro's thigh. Alejandro's face contorted with a horror expression on his face. I laughed silently to myself at his uneasiness. A gruff man like him became a pussy when he had to deal with Valery.

Then Valery grabbed his collar and did the unexpected. She roughly kissed his lips supporting her back using the wall. Then she motioned me to escape with her hand. I just tiptoed when Alejandro was busy kissing her back passionately. Well at least something good had happened today.

Well, it was six in the evening when I escaped through the back door. I couldn't get into the car because guards will find out that I am gone. There was a secret door to the palace, other than the main gates. I sprinted towards the door and opened it making sure no noise is made. I stepped my foot on the road successfully and enjoyed the freedom it gave me. For the past month I was locked up in the palace and only was allowed to shop outside with Alejandro by my side of course. I rolled my eyes at the thought. Shopping with Alejandro is like kissing a rat.

A jailer has a better life than me. I strolled lazily on the road reaching downtown after walking for half hour. I checked some shops and enjoyed alone time with myself freeing from thoughts of Samuel. Lately, I've been wondering about Samuel a lot. I don't know why but he invades my brain very often. Nightmares are coming back again replaying the day of our divorce again and again.

After relishing the freedom I managed to grab today, I started my way back towards palace. I took turns after turns noticing people rushing to their homes to meet their families or teenagers enjoying themselves by hanging out. I smiled at all the lives I could never have.

I found myself in a secluded area which was a five minute walk from the palace. I fastened my pace to reach my room as soon as possible and not get in the sight of any drunk idiots. I should've just taken a cab. The place was sending chills down my spine.

What the hell was I thinking when I decided to sneak out in dark?

Suddenly I bumped into a hard body causing me stumble. I looked up to see a masked figure who said "Where are you going gorgeous?" smirking. Oh God, please save me.

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