PRINCESS SOPHIA
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A bright day illuminated Velen Castle in the North, and Sophia felt the warmth of the sunlight sweep away her pent-up longing. For the past seven years, amid the castle's silence, Peter, never absent to visit her, has been an encouragement in Sophia's life Their closeness gives Sophia a reason to smile, even in difficult moments.

Sophia's room door opened slowly, and Peter appeared with a friendly smile. Now Peter grows up to be a tough and dashing young man. He was someone who was not only physically tough, but also had a heart filled with kindness. His feisty face reflected his determination to become an outstanding knight.

"Sophia! How about we go out for a while today? I'll take you to the market!" Get peter excited.

Peter is also now a friend, without the Formal designation, it also makes Sophia more comfortable without looking at him as the Son of a King.

Sophia smiled at Peter's enthusiasm. Despite being separated from the glittering palaces and luxuries, moments like these brought invaluable happiness.

"Sure, Peter! I miss the atmosphere outside the castle." Sophia replied happily.

With a simple dress chosen by Lady Marie, and a robe covering the princess' identity, Sophia prepares to leave, she doesn't always get permission to travel outside.

After that they walked together out of the room towards the beautiful castle courtyard. The sunlight embraced Sophia's face, making her feel revived. Beside him, Peter was an ever-present figure, like a pillar of strength amidst solitude.

The market in the small town is crowded with activity. The sound of the merchant shouting, colorful cloths dangling in the shops. Sophia gulped looking at the various tempting dishes in the food stall. Then they both tried the local specialties, all of which made Sophia feel a long-forgotten life.

"How, are you happy?" Peter asked who saw the girl eating a loaf of bread.

Sophia nodded steadily, her mouth was still full of food, for Peter this was enough to see the Princess feeling happy.

The two of them walked down the market aisles, enjoying every moment of togetherness

"Thank you, Peter. I'm really happy to blend in with the people." Sophia with joy.

Peter smiled and grabbed his shoulder."I'm always here for you, Sophia. I'll make you feel this colorful outside world." Reply with pride.

They laughed together, forgetting a moment of worry. But accidentally, their gaze was fixed on an old grandmother sitting on the side of the road. The grandmother looked weak and malnourished, seeing that it made Sophia's heart slit. With her tattered clothes and tangled white hair, she looked like a figure who had gone through a lot of suffering.

Without hesitation, Sophia and Peter approached the grandmother. Sophia kindly said, "Grandmother, how can we help you?"

The grandmother, with my eyes, looked at the two and gave a bitter smile. "Thank you, young man, I haven't felt the kindness of others in a long time."

Hearing that Sophia was feeling bitter."We will help you get food and daily necessities," Sophia bargained kindly.Peter nodded in agreement,

It didn't take long for them to finally bring the grandmother around the market. At each stall, they chose nutritious food and items that the grandmother needed. The grandmother told me about her difficult life, how she had to fight to survive every day. Sophia and Peter listened with an empathetic heart, permeating every word that came out of the grandmother's lips.

"Thank you, young man. May God bless your two good hearts." The grandmother said with pleasure.

After helping her the two of them separated from the grandmother with mixed feelings, but in an instant, the carefree atmosphere in the market turned into a commotion as a boy dashed swiftly past Sophia and Peter. The next second, there was the sound of a body crashing into the surrounding objects. Sophia was shocked when she saw a little boy fall in front of her, her face filled with fear.

"You okay, son?" Sophia asked worriedly approaching the boy.

The boy, with a breath of breath, nodded slowly. Sophia and Peter soon realize that the boy is in an emergency situation. From behind came a crowd of people shouting from a distance, realizing that the boy might have done something wrong.

Peter helped the boy stand up."What was? why are you running like that?"

The boy looked at Sophia and Peter with frightened eyes. He bit his lips, as if trying to hold a secret that was locked tightly in his heart.

"I stole bread because my family had no food." The boy replied with a trembling voice.

Hearing the child's confession, Sophia and Peter were jolted. They looked around and realized that the people who were chasing the boy were traders from the market.

Sophia and Peter appeased the crowd of angry merchants. Carefully, Sophia tried to explain the situation of the boy.

"I'm sorry before, I hope you understand the boy, he stole bread because his family was starving. So let's find a better way to solve this problem." Sophia said softly.

Some traders insisted on punishing the child, but Sophia diligently tried to persuade them to understand the difficult situation the child was facing.

"It's all because the Kingdom doesn't take care of its people!"Sahut one of the merchants with fire.

Hearing that made Sophia increasingly aware that the people are now suffering, the economy is going badly, she must immediately solve this problem.

"How about we pay for the loaves he stole and figure out a way to get him better food?" Peter's Advice.

Some initially angry traders begin to see the empathy side shown by Sophia and Peter. Finally, they agreed to forgive the boy as long as he paid back the loaves he had stolen.

Finally, with his head bowed, the boy thanked Sophia and Peter. Although still full of fear.

That day, after a heartwarming experience at the market, Sophia and Peter decided to play on a meadow near the forest. The two of them walked through the cobbled path leading to that beautiful place. Green and lush, this meadow is surrounded by tall and dense trees from the forest located not far from there.

Sunlight shines on the sky warmly, creating a comfortable and peaceful atmosphere. Sophia and Peter talked about everything under that blue sky. But, despite the peaceful atmosphere surrounding her, anxiety still slipped in Sophia's mind.

Sophia decided to lie down for a while under the shade tree, feeling the sunlight touching her face. Large trees danced around due to the passing breeze, creating a soothing blend of natural sounds.

Sophia looked at the blue sky, thinking hard about what she could do to help her people even more. "Peter, is what we're doing right?"

Peter, who was sitting next to him, gave a feisty smile. "We've done our best, Sophia, you know, we might not be able to change everything at once. But every little action we take has a big impact on those who accept it" Peter said wisely.

Sophia nodded, hearing her best friend's words. "You're right, Peter. I just want to see my people live a happy and prosperous life."

He realized the condition of the community increasingly concerned he had to do more, before Evelyn became queen, he heard the prosperous people, in the heart of Sophia, he said, he was determined to bring real change in his kingdom to make his kingdom a place of hope and happiness for all his people.

In a natural silence in the middle of the meadow, Peter sat beside the lying Sophia. The young man smiled warmly. However, behind her smile, Sophia felt something more, something that exceeded the limits of ordinary friendship. That feeling flashed through his mind as it suddenly all confused him.

Why do I feel like this? Ask in the heart.

Suddenly, the atmosphere between them changed. Peter looked at Sophia with more intensity, and Sophia felt that something was buried in the young man's eyes. Determined, Peter began to draw his face closer to Sophia, wanting to convey something that might have long been buried in her heart.

"Sophia, i..." Said Peter.

However, before Peter could continue her words, Sophia felt a sense of discomfort. For now he did not want this kind of feeling to come upon him, Sophia avoided kissing Peter Her breathing was rather heavy now due to the awkward feeling that had arisen.

"Peter, i...Sorry" he avoided a few.

Sophia felt like she wanted to focus on her people as well as her determination.

Peter, though surprised, nodded understandingly." I'm the one who should be apologizing." he cursed himself, why would he be so insolent!

The atmosphere between them became heavier. Although there were feelings that were not revealed, the two chose to restrain him.

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