"That's good child, but before you girls leave the house, make sure to eat you hear"? Her mother said still kneading the flour.
No problem mum. We will do that before we leave the house. Evelyn said happily while she left the kitchen. Mrs Fraser smiling face faltered as she stared at the kneaded flour for a long time before washing her hand in the sink. She cleaned her hand with a napkin before going to serve her children food.
In the small dinning, Evelyn, Lila and her mum were eating when Lila asked,
Where is dad?!
Probably went for work, haven't heard haven't seen him since I woke up. Mrs Fraser said cutting the cooked steak.
Strange, that's unlike dad. Evelyn said softly.
What if he has some unfinished work to do. Lila said calmly.
Maybe. Evelyn said as they round up their meal. Once they were done eating, Evelyn pecked her mum's cheeks on both side before she and Lila left the house.
In the royal vampire castle,
King Lachlan was sitting on his throne in the courtroom when Zarin the chief minister walked in.
Good morning your majesty. He greeted head bow.
Morning, so have you gotten the release documents for the man in the dungeon? King Lachlan asked with a broad smile. He couldn't wait for the chained man to be released so he can see his silver eyes.
Zarin brought out the rolled parchment before handing it over to the king.
King Lachlan took the parchment and unfolded it to read it's content before rolling it back before handing it back to Zarin.
Guards ! ! He called out loudly.
Two vampire guards came in head bow.
Get the chained man out of the dark dungeon and bring him here. He ordered loudly.
Yes your majesty. They bowed before going to get the chained man from the dungeon.
Julian red eyes flew to look at Thomas who had an unfathomable expression on his face.
As if sensing someone was looking at him,
Thomas looked at Julian and gave him a smirk through his red eyes.
"Your majesty!!!" One of the guards came running and panting hard.
Your majesty! The guard who was running suddenly stopped and fell on his knees his head lowered to the ground.
What is the matter? ! He questioned the guard who was supposed to bring the chained man from the dark dungeon.
And where is he? !
Your majesty, the chained man isn't in the dungeon anymore. The guard said panting hard in shock and his body covered in sweats.
WHAT NONSENSE ARE YOU SPOUTING OUT? ! He shouted In anger.
The chief minister and other ministers felt chills ran down their spines.
Thomas was unmoved but he acted shocked and confused at what the guard said.
The guard hastily raised his head up his body trembling lightly.
The chained man ... it looks like.....he has escaped. The guard stuttered and,
"WHAT"! Thomas said in disbelief.
Oh damn it! He cursed under his breath.
How was he able to escape? King Lachlan asked his voice a bit high in anger.
Your majesty, It best if we find him. Maybe he hasn't gone far. One of the ministers spoke.
King Lachlan clenched his jaws tightly before calling out more guards.
"Guards! ! ! !
More guards came in head bow.
Make sure to find that man that escape the dungeon. Once you find him, kill him. He ordered coldly and heartlessly.
How dare he escape when he was at the verge of releasing him and finding out if he has silver eyes..
But what if he has the silver eyes and escape? Thought the king in his heart.
The guards who were ordered to go look for the man that escape the dark dungeon and to kill him was stopped by the king again.
"Don't kill him". He said a bit calm. The ministers and princes including the guards were surprised and taken aback by the king tone and change of words. But they didn't dare to question him.
The guards bowed before leaving the castle in search of the escaped chained man.
Meanwhile,
Evelyn and Lila were walking in the market square admiring every shops they came across.
While they were walking, they came across the new shop they had seen the previous day.
Should we ask one of the shop sellers about the new shop? Lila enquired from her sister with a thoughtful gaze. She had wanted to go into the shop but a small commotion had taken place the previous day where some humans had beaten up the royal magistrate for trying to frame someone for theft.
Maybe. Evelyn said softly her gaze scanning around to see who she could ask about the new shop.
See! There! Evelyn pointed to an old woman who looks to be in mid forties wearing a black cloak.
Lila turned to look at who Evelyn was pointing at and nodded, before both of them ran to meet the old lady.
Good day ma'am. The two young girls greeted with smiles on their faces.
The old lady turned to look at the two girls that greeted her.
How may I be of help? Asked the old lady who looks quite tired from working.
We are sorry for disturbing you, we just wanted to confirm about the new shop over there. Evelyn said pointing at the farthest shop away from the lined up shops.
The old lady gaze turn to The left to look at the farthest shop. Her gaze lingered on it before it shifted to look at the two young maidens.
What about it? She asked.
We want to patronize it. Lila said proudly and smiling.
Evelyn silently cursed at her sister for being too Forward. She wanted to tread carefully so she doesn't hurt the woman, but when you have a sister that goes straight to the point without wasting time, not caring about the other party feelings. She will just have to comply.
The old lady stared at the two young maidens before she spoke,
"Ask the king for permission before patronizing it".