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Chapter 40 - 40

Ext. Village - Day

They arrive at the poor side of the village. Many people gather around her. She starts serving them

Ella: You know what to do first. Wash your hands, make sure that they are clean

Max: You really found yourself a gem. Look at her, everyone adores her. By the way I am sorry for my sister's behavior

Dan: Next time she dares to pull nonsense again I will have her punished

Max: She is leaving you with no choice. I have to praise my sister in law, she easily handled my bratty sister

She is suddenly hit with a ball

Kate: Stupid kids, how dare you

Ella: It's ok, I am fine. Instead I want in. Let's play together

Boy1: This is not for girls, I don't think you will be able to play, especially with that dress of yours

Ella: Try me, I like doing things people tell me I cannot. Get ready to be beaten by this girl

People cheer as they watch the friendly match between Ella and the kids

Max: She is also a child at heart

Dan: She never ceases to amaze me. I hope she is always carefree and happy just like this moment

Boy1: Impossible, how can you score

Ella: I told you I am a force to reckon with (she laughs and dances with her team)

Max: So when will we see your duplicate?

Dan: I told you I will not discuss my marital life with you. We will talk about it after you get married. When are you getting married?

Max: Marriage surely changes people. Now I have lost my best friend. I don't know if I will get married, I am not the type that settles. It runs in the family. Besides I am still thinking about that beauty we saw at the market

Dan: You might as well forget her. You have been searching for her for a long time. She just vanished

Ella: (she sits down) I am so tired

Dan: That's what happens when you play with kids

Ella: I can't help myself, I just want to live my life to the fullest {A selfishly want to have sweet memories of this place and you}

Kid1: You have long beautiful hair

Ella: I know right

Kid2: Come along, me and my friends will style it for you (she goes with them)

Max: I think it will rain very soon. We should go

Dan: Let's wait a little while, she is having fun

Ella: Is it done, can I look?

They have adorned her hair with beautiful flowers and made a crown around her head

Ella: Wow, I like it. Thank you

Kid1: I am happy that you like it

Ella: You should go home now, I will see you tomorrow. Oh! It's raining

Kid2: Let's dance in the rain

Int. Mrs Rose's house- Storage- Night

It is the middle of the night, she is there to rob the place according to the plan. Someone points a knife at her

Leo: Don't move or you will regret it

Ella: I don't think so. Do the killing first the talk later

Leo: (recognizes her) Ella! What are you doing here? What if you get caught

Ella: I always have my back covered (she sneezes)

Leo: You caught a cold?

Ella: Wayne stop!

He accidentally triggers a trap and has bells ringing everywhere. Alerting everyone

Wayne: Darn it! I screwed up

Riley: Let's take whatever and leave now

Immediately they leave to find themselves surrounded

Ella: Take this stuff and ran, don't look back

Mrs Rose: You are not going anywhere missy. Attack!!!

There is a fight

Ext. Dan's room- Night

He wakes up and finds her not there so he search's for her. He finds her seated outside

Dan: Where have you been, you got me very worried. Why are you running out of breath

Ella:{Luckily I changed my clothes} I was feeling hot so I came for some fresh air

Dan: (places a cloak on her) Cover up, you should not catch a cold. Are you ok? Your face, you are sweating a lot

Ella: I am really fine (she faints)

Dan: (touches her face) She is burning up, she caught a cold. I knew it, I should not have let her play in the rain. I was too careless today(carries her inside)

Int. Palace- Throne room- Day

It is very early in the morning Mrs Rose has come to please her case before the king

Mrs Rose: (upset) I came to make a report. Where is the king

Mike: I am sorry, it is too early. You should come later

Mrs Rose: I don't care, all I know is that I have to see him now. Tell him to come or else I won't leave. He never bothered about time when he came for my money before

Mike: This woman! Who do you think you are to talk casually about the king. Just shut up and go home

Mrs Rose: This kid! How dare you talk casually about me. Surely you have forgotten your place. I am not someone to be messed with

Mike: Guards! Take her out of here (they pick her up)

Mrs Rose: (her feet kicking in the air) Let go of me. You dare to manhandle me. I will not let any of you get away with it. I am some the kind respects a lot

King Lion: What is the noise, what is going on, is everything ok

Mrs Rose: I knew you would show up. It's good that you came because I need to make a serious report

King Lion: Mike, let her in

Mrs Rose: First I need justice for the way these soldiers just bullied me. They caused me emotional stress

King Lion: I do agree with you, they were very disrespectful. Mike go with them and punish them according to the military laws. See to it with yourself included. She is a very special guest

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