Chapter 6: Samuel.

I gulped hard and started stepping back. My heart was hammering in my chest and I was silently praying for a miracle right now. The cold air outside was freezing my legs. Even though I carried my coat along with me, it just helped me in covering my bare hands. Jeans would've been better than a sundress.

I still couldn't understand why the person was wearing a mask though.

you are so dumb. He wore mask so that even if you escape you should not recognize him later. My subconscious yelled at me.

When he started advancing towards me I held my sweaty hand up to stop but he didn't. How dare he!

Run! My brain yelled at me, but I didn't. He could possibly throw a knife at me or worse, shoot a bullet.

I mustered up some courage and asked "what do you want from me?"

"Your death." He said. I froze in my spot hearing those words. Why would someone want me to die? Let alone some stranger.

"What are you speaking about?" I asked him.

"I want your death. Cooperate with me and we will be done" I scoffed. Yeah, a person in their sane mind would cooperate for their own death. I was searching with my legs for a stone or something that I could use to hit on the the gravel path I was standing.

"Who are you and why are you trying to kill me?" I must at least know why am I getting attacked and who's behind this.

"That my darling is a confidential information. But I assure you that I'm just paid to kill you" I could hear a smirk in his voice. I just so want to look at that person and punch him in the face right now. But by the voice I can say, it's very unfamiliar.

"Look just leave me. I'll pay you any amount of money you need." I tried to deal with this psychopath. Keyword: tried.

He chuckled darkly saying "I'm loyal my dear. And I have enough money. Don't try to lure me, you'll fail miserably."

I was clenching my fists tightly to get out of the situation when he suddenly removed a knife and attacked me. I tried to defend myself but I wasn't quick enough. I shut my eyes tightly whispering 'I love you Ethan' and all the events of my life rushed to my brain in that instant. My rough childhood, Samuel, Ethan, my parents and everyone. Even a small smile made its way to my lips when I realised I have a family before I die. I waited for the impact but it never came. I slowly opened my eyes to see the attacker on the ground clutching his stomach and was bawling in pain.

"Never attack ladies and that too when they are pretty as her." The man I assume who saved me said.

The attacker tried to get up but collapsed to the ground again when he received a hard kick from the man. I seriously should've asked the attacker's name. It's so confusing that I don't know both their names.

The man looked up with a cocky smirk on his face and came towards be asking "are you okay?"

But before I could reply, he again said "Why wouldn't you be. After all someone as handsome, hot and sexy as me saved you."

This man doesn't deserve a thank you. My eyes widened when the attacker threw a knife right at my saviour. I quickly pushed the man away and ducked myself to stay safe. The knife fell to the ground making a metal 'clink' sound. All the sounds were echoing in the silent street giving a movie vibe to the whole situation.

"How dare you attack me?" The man yelled with blazing eyes and forwarded towards the direction in which the attacker was trying to escape. The attacker got to the car parked by the end of the street and started driving away. Of course the man couldn't get to him.

"Are you okay?" The man asked genuinely concerned.

"Yup," I said and started moving to the direction in which the castle was. My heart was still hammering in my chest due to the event that occurred now.

"Let me walk you till your house." He said.

"I can walk by myself."

"Of course you can. But you need a knight in shining armour." He smirked again!

"I was trying to defend myself just then you interfered". I defended myself with a dumb statement.

"Yeah by closing your eyes and whispering 'I love you Ethan' and smiling a goofy smile" He mocked at me.

I just ignored him and increased my pace. He rushed to my side yelling "wait up."

"Do you think I'll leave a pretty girl like you in this dangerous atmosphere?" he questioned which I chose to ignore. This guy is full of himself.

"Woah.. This is Madrid palace." His mouth dropped open in amazement once we reached the edging of the palace. The surroundings of the palace were lit with lights providing the view of the man who saved my life today. He had purple eyes, which I had never seen in my life and were rare. They were glistening in awe upon the palace's view. He had brown-black hair which was messy probably due to continuous brushing by his hands.

"Wait.. Are you trying to steal here?" He questioned suspiciously narrowing his eyes.

"You are so dumb. Can't you see I'm bare handed?" I scoffed.

"Who knows what are you hiding underneath your clothes." His gaze still suspicious.

"Don't you think I would've defended myself back there if I really had something?" I tried to knock some intelligence in his brain.

"Oh..." He wondered for a second, then continued "what are you doing here then?"

There was no way I'm going to reveal myself. Maybe I should just send him away, but the guy was too nosy for his own good. Valery could've helped me right now. Valery, right!

"I work as a maid here." I lied through my teeth.

"Then why are you standing in the opposite direction of where gates are." He raised his eyebrows.

"Why are you too nosy? Just mind your work and go away." I shooed him to leave the place.

"huh..as if I am going to leave. I know that you are here for a purpose. Don't try to fool me. Just say why are you here?" he asked again making me groan out loud.

"I actually walked till the downtown to grab something that prince needs and it is a secret, later , I realised I forgot my wallet." I quickly formed a lie and answered him without shuttering so that he could believe me.

He considered my lie for a second and nodded.

"In love with prince eh?"He wiggled his eyebrows suggestively, making me gag internally at that thought with Philipe. Yuk.

"It's none of your business." I hissed at him. He just raised his hands in mock surrender. I hate him already.

"But how will you get in?" There he goes again.

"I am not going to tell you. That's a secret information and a confidential one too."

"Then I am just going to yell out loud." he smirked at me. He knows he won this one.

He:1 Me:0

I started walking around the wall that surrounds the palace and gestured him to follow me. I just hoped that he wasn't some terrorist from neighbouring country. If he is, the headlines in future will be 'Princess helped the terrorist. ' That'd be so... I don't know.

Once we reached the secret door which is less than half my height, I stopped moving and the dumb ran into me almost planting both of us face-first on the ground.

"This is the door and bye. Now will you please go?" I asked him with a tight smile trying to be polite. If it wasn't for the fact he saved me, I would've at least punched him once.

"Okay-he held up his hands in surrender- But will see you once again another time." he winked at me and walked away. I stared at his retreating back and rolled my eyes. As if we will ever meet again.

I crawled inside opening the door and slowly crept towards the kitchen door. Once I made sure no one noticed me, I climbed up the stairs and successfully reached in front of my room without anyone noticing me. But to my extreme horror, upon stepping inside the room I was met with a fuming Alejandro with a concerned Valery sticking next to him. I noticed Ivanna who was hurriedly pacing around the room to calm herself.

"May I ask where were you, dear princess?" Alejandro scoffed at me. If I wasn't his princess, I would've been on my death bed by now. He suddenly slumped on the couch behind him placing his head in his hands due to exhaustion. I wonder how long had he been waiting for me.

"I am sorry Alejandro but I was attacked so I am late." When I realised what I said my eyes widened and I quickly shut my mouth with my hands. Not only mine but also the other three sets of eyes were widened but then turned towards my direction forming into a glare and 2 concern pairs. Both Ivanna and Valery tackled me into a tight hug, making my respiration process difficult but I didn't protest. After all, I thought I would never get a chance to be with them again.

When all of us straightened ourselves from the hug, we saw Alejandro sitting on the couch with his palms balled into fists. Oh God, he is angry as hell.

"Alejandro I can-" before I could utter the sentence he held his hand up motioning me to stop.

"You may be tired now, but I expect full information from you tomorrow. Now you may rest," He said in a gruff voice and motioned Ivanna and Valery go with him allowing me some peace of mind and rest. I just hope for a better tomorrow.

I flopped on the bed due to exhaustion and pulled the covers over my body letting myself into a deep slumber.

We were at a hilltop giving us a clear sight of New York city at night. I was seated on Samuel's lap with him playing with my hair curls.

"So, when will I get to meet your parents, we should discuss our marriage with them right?"he questioned. Instantly my breath hitched when he mentioned marriage in the sentence. As it was night time and its a remote place, the silence was surrounding us. So, there was no possibility I caught his words wrong.

I turned in his lap adjusting my legs to either of his side and asked "Who all would you discuss our marriage with and whose opinions will you care the most?"

"Mom, dad and Tyler." he shrugged simply as if it wasn't a big deal for him. I brushed his hair out of his face for a clear view of his breath-taking green orbs. They were always so alive, I wonder how can he be so carefree in his life.

"But you know, I need not ask anyone for approval or discussion."I said happily. He started playing with my locks again whilst focusing on my words.

"Why so?" he questioned as his voice was filled with curiosity. In reality, he never met my parents. Well, he would've met if I had any. I would've loved to watch the love of my life conversing with my parents and get along with them. Some people aren't as lucky, that's all.

"I need to have any to discuss in the first place."I beamed at him trying to cover a little sadness my heart felt. It was better to live alone rather than a foster home. I couldn't shed tears when I didn't know them. If they were alive or not. If they LOVED me or not.

His features etched in concern and love for me. I brushed my palm against his cheek letting him lean into me. "I am sorry about that." he whispered.

"I never got to know them, so no worries. But it would've been good to know about them. Switching schools regularly due to my constant shifts to different foster houses, I had to deal with many people but all of that doesn't matter since you are here with me and I am 19." I grinned. He placed a small kiss on my lips and forehead before embracing me tight. I felt something wet on my left cheek and that's when I realised a single tear rolled down my eye landing on his shoulder remembering all the years I spent in different hell holes. I would've loved to see my father drop me at school, mother preparing me breakfast, them greeting me on my graduation day. No, I wasn't okay!

After parting from our long hug I said "You don't know anyone of your own or your blood ones left you doesn't mean that you should lose hope on your life. Someday your life will change in the way you want, for me it changed. Today. Here. Right in your arms." I whispered with tears flowing down my cheeks. The child night air was surrounding us but I didn't feel any of it due to the warmth that Samuel's embrace provided me.

"I'll never leave you as they did. I will never make that mistake. Remember I will always be there for you, by your side." he kissed me after wiping the tears off my face. In that moment I felt as the luckiest person in the world with my man by my side. The love we share is infinite. With Samuel, that day when I looked into his eyes, I knew that the past 19 years of my life will be replaced by my future.

The sadness, struggles will be replaced by happiness.

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I opened my eyes breathing heavily. Why would this dream invade at this point of my life? Again, I was thankful to him for marrying me, divorcing me, giving me Ethan. If it wasn't for him, I never would've met my parents and brother.

But all I need is him, right here next to me.

The loss of him was 1000 times more than never knowing my parents. Why did you not believe me Samuel when you promised to never leave my side?

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