The Arrabella Twice Lives
Chapter 23 Uncovered
Aiden asked Arabella to sit in a chair.
" Pardon my noble irreverence, I invite you to speak alone" said Arabella softly
" Why was he always so angry when I was Cedric? but in front of the prince he was always gentle. Whatisthis? am I jealous of myself?" aiden's mind is upset
" That's okay, I just happen to want to talk to you too "Aiden replied, not minding
" Oh so. " said Arabella
" you (you) first !" arabella and Aiden together
" Haha.. " Arabella and Aiden laughed together
From a distance, several men with angry gazes saw Aiden and Arabella together.
" I don't understand why I got angry when Abel got close to him ?" ashton's mind doesn't understand
" This is Abel's charm, she is so popular among the men !" ethan is upset
" We have to help Abel choose his partner, so far we don't know what Prince Aiden looks like" Peter said
" Are you sure he likes our sister?" ask Ethan
" sister didn't see, the always cold-faced prince Aiden could laugh like that when he was with Abel. Don't you think something's weird?" ask Peter
" Right as well. Whoever it is, it will be the prince, the crown prince or even the king. If they're serious about Abel, you'll have to pass the test from me first" Ethan said as he held his sword and stared intently at Aiden
" I'm coming too ! We can't just hand over our precious little brother to them "excited Peter
Meanwhile Ashton was daydreaming and seemed to think of something. In his mind he recalled his conversation with Viscount Michael Benedict.
#FLASHBACKS
Benedict Mansion..
Viscount Michael and Ashton were enjoying the view in the back garden of their mansion while sitting on a chair.
" It's been a long time, Ashton. We don't drink tea together " said the Viscount with a friendly and cheerful face
" Right uncle" said Ashton
" Ashton, have you ever thought about choosing your fiance?" viscount Michael asked with a relaxed smile
" Uncle.. Why did you suddenly ask about that?" ashton asked in shock and his face flushed red
" You're 19 this year, aren't you? uncle only suggested that you choose your future fiance, instead of getting married "Viscount Michael smiled
" I haven't had any thoughts up to that uncle" replied Ashton
" I heard you liked someone from the Collette family and you were rejected by him? is that true?" ask Viscount Michael concerned
" Yes that's right uncle "Ashton replied
" Uncle only gives you advice, his decision is up to you. Because in rejecting you, uncle already has the name of a potential fiancee for you ", explained Viscount Michael
" I don't mind uncle. But who did uncle mean?" ask Ashton curiously
" What do you think of Miss Arabella Naomi De Reese? duke Reese's daughter?" ask Viscount Michael
Unexpectedly, Viscount Michael proposed the name Arabella as Ashton's future fiancee. Ashton was shocked to hear that.
" Uncle knows your relationship with him which he says is only a sister. But, uncle saw you fit in with him. The duke master also once told uncle that he did not want his daughter to enter the royal family, so there was still a chance" said Viscount Michael
" Yes uncle, Abel and I are like brothers. So how could we have had more of a relationship than that" Ashton said with a smile
" Okay, it's your own decision. Uncle only gave you advice, after all the duke's daughter was beautiful, kind, smart and brave. She's also a reliable girl in the future, I think she's better than Miss Collete " explained Viscount Michael
" Uncle, it's true. Let me think about it first uncle. Thanks for the advice "Ashton smiled
Ashton could not deny, that he was a little disturbed by his uncle's advice. Especially if it's the thing about engagement and marriage. He has a one-sided love for Claire Collete for 2 years, and according to his mind he can not forget it just like that.
However, without realizing it her feelings for Arabella grew over time. The man began to see Arabella not as his sister but as a woman. When will Ashton realize it? realizing that the feeling he called strange was the liking of an adult man towards a woman.
#END FLASHBACKS
***
" you speak first" said Aiden
Arabella smiled and pulled something out of her skirt pocket, a red bracelet.
" What is this?" ask Aiden
" I want to give you this bracelet as a sign of my gratitude, if you are willing to accept it. This bracelet I got while praying in the temple, this bracelet has got the blessing of the holy temple which is called as the lucky bracelet "light Arabella
Auspicious bracelets or the red thread of a god, usually given to a woman of one important person, or family. When men will travel far or go to war, as a sign or promise to women that they will return safely to the house.
" why did you give it to me ? " ask Aiden
" Did he consider me a valuable person to him?" inner Aiden hoped
" I have said, I give this as a sign of gratitude because your majesty has helped me a lot" replied Arabella
" So just for thanking you?" muttered Aiden slowly
" Your Majesty, did you say anything?" ask Arabella
" no. I mean, can you put the bracelet in my hand?" ask Aiden
" Your Majesty, would you accept it?" ask Arabella happy
" I can't possibly refuse the goodwill of someone who's been praying for me?" said Aiden with a smile
" right, it's just my feeling. The teacher's smile inside his mask looked like that of Prince Aiden. Ah.. What am I thinking?" inner Arabella confused
Arabella placed the red bracelet on Aiden's left hand. Secretly, Aiden looked at her with a smile.
" It's over, thank you your majesty for receiving a small gift from me" said Arabella gladly
" I should be thanking you, no, giving you this bracelet you should get more than a word of thanks. Because these bracelets are so precious "Aiden smiled kindly
" really? thank goodness, I'm glad to hear that. Oh yes, your highness the prince wanted to talk to me about something. What'sthat?" ask Arabella curious
" It's about my friend Cedric "Aiden replied
" why talk about him ? I'm pissed at him" Arabella's mind is upset
" like you don't want to hear, do you?" ask Aiden sadly
" No, your majesty, I will listen. Please speak "Arabella replied quickly
" I want to ask you your opinion about him? Do you hate him?" ask Aiden
" Did the teacher say something to your majesty about me?" ask Arabella in shock
" No, he just told me that you and he were always fighting "Aiden replied nervously
" We always fight. But, I think that's how we got along with each other. Teacher is a mysterious person and I can't guess, honestly a few days ago I was angry at her" explained Arabella
" angry? why?" ask Aiden
" I am angry because such a noble and master teacher is hiding something from me" replied Arabella carefully
" So, he really thinks like that? But why is he so curious about his teacher? I mean about my "inner Aiden confused
" Your Majesty, forgive my impoliteness. Unknowingly I've spoken a no-no " said Arabella apologizing
" It's okay. Miss Arabella, this is only if..if Cedric and I had kept a secret relating to you would you be angry ?" ask Aiden seriously
" Why did Prince Aiden ask this? can't she really hide something from me?" arabella thinks hard
" Of course I'll be angry. But before that I will ask the reason first why to lie to me? if a person is honest, I will appreciate his honesty by forgiving .." said Arabella seriously
" Well, I'll be honest with you when I go to war. I can't keep this a secret much longer, no matter if you're going to get angry or not. For sure you'll forgive me "inner Aiden is sure
" Thank you for giving a good answer, this is actually a suggestion to my friend." said Aiden distracting
" Oh so, it's good that I can help you noble "Arabella smile
The girl felt strange about Aiden's remark to her, and she also felt strange about her sword teacher's remark yesterday. He wanted to remember what he was talking about with his sword master when he was drunk but he could not remember.
***
After her conversation with Aiden was over, Arabella approached Ashton and her two brothers who looked angry.
" Abel, why are you so close to the prince?!" peter was upset
" what's wrong with you three? your faces are so funny "said Arabella astonished to see Ashton's two sisters
" Honey what? you don't see yes we're angry !" ashton was upset
" Why are you guys? don't you guys are fighting over women again haha "Arabella laughs
Ethan pinches Arabella's cheeks with his anxiety.
" A. big brother ! sick ! " cry Arabella while pouting
" So you think our upset faces are a joke to you?" ethan asked with sharp eyes
" Yes, I'm sorry, brother. Then why are you three so upset?" ask Arabella seriously
" Why are you alone with a prince like that?" ask Peter in an introductory tone
" So you guys are angry about that? you misunderstand me, I just want to thank him because the prince has helped me a lot "Arabella replied casually
" really? then why are you holding his hand?" ask Ethan
" I gave you a bracelet from the sacred temple, as a token of my gratitude "Arabella replied
" Oh so yeah, Abel you have no feelings for her, right?" ask Ashton suspiciously
" No, I told you that I don't want to have a relationship with a royal " replied Arabella
" may it be true, may your words be true "inner Ashton wishes
" If you have someone you like, let us see first whether he's worthy of you or not" Ethan said firmly
" jeez, you guys are very concerned about my romance. Brother Ethan, brother Peter, you don't even have anyone you like. I won't go ahead of you "Arabella said with a mocking smile
" What did you say? " ask Peter angrily
" Whoa.you're mocking us ya !" exclaim Ethan
" Haha.. "
Arabella and her two sisters joked with laughter. Ashton also followed the pursuit of Arabella and they looked happy.
" Sister Ethan, Brother Peter, Brother Ashton, I'm so happy to be able to joke around with you like this. I'm sorry first, I didn't talk too much and even joke with you guys, because I was busy with my obsession chasing Eugene. I thank God all the time, because I can come back to life and feel this happy moment with you." Arabella spoke in her heart
***
At the sword training camp, Arabella trains with Lorenzo and Felix because Aiden is not there.
" Arabella's ability is getting better? I almost lost" Lorenzo said
" Haha, you don't make fun of me, Mr. Lorenzo" said Arabella in disbelief.
" You're too much, Mr. Lorenzo. By the way when is the teacher back?" ask Arabella
" Guru says he will be back in the afternoon" Lorenzo replied
" What? later afternoon? you said he just went to buy food. Why till afternoon?" ask Arabella suspiciously
" Surely he was in the palace and was training there. That's a little long, when I say that? your majesty, I beg you to put an end to all your theatrics, are you not tired" said Lorenzo
" Maybe he will go somewhere else as well" Lorenzo replied with a friendly smile
" He didn't say where he was going?" ask Arabella
" Guru just said he wanted to buy food" Lorenzo replied
" I see, I'll wait for her" said Arabella
" But miss, it's possible that the teacher is still a long time" Lorenzo said
" It's okay I'll wait for her "Arabella replied casually
It was getting late in the evening, Arabella had been waiting for Aiden for hours but Aiden had not come too. Felix reminded the lady to come home soon because it was getting dark.
Arabella decided to go home with a disappointed face because Aiden did not come that day to the sword camp.
Arabella, Felix and the coachman are on their way home.
" actually what keeps the teacher so busy that it gets dark like this she hasn't come home yet. Did he meet the woman he was talking about? why do I care !" arabella muttered
Suddenly a sharp weapon almost hit the head of Arabella in the car. And the necklace again showed a heat reaction like fire.
" Miss ! " cry Felix in panic
" I'm fine! Felix, what's wrong?" ask Arabella to panic
" Miss, there are some strange people who surround us" Felix said
Arabella carried her sword while rounding her resolve.
" It's time I test how good my sword skills are" Arabella said in her heart
With the sword in her hand, the girl got out of the carriage and saw some people dressed in all black on top of the tree and some in front of her. Felix and the coachman have also prepared themselves to attack.
" Miss, we won't be able to just run away. They're too many " said Felix
" If we can't escape, then we will attack "said Arabella casually
" Miss ! " excited, the coachman panicked
" there are 6 people, how about we divide the task "said Arabella while looking at the people
" What is Miss talking about? miss !" Felix was shocked and confused
" Alright, we will try to negotiate first with them "said Arabella casually
" how can miss be so relaxed in this precarious situation? if the former lady will definitely run away, get angry or hide "inward Mr. coachman astonished
" Miss, I'll buy some time. Miss better just go ", said Felix
" Felix, you shut up !" exciting Arabella
Arabella walked forward to approach the men boldly.
" What do you want? the money? train ? or what?" ask Arabella
" We don't want any of that missus" said a stern man
" And what do you want? just block my way! you want me to kick it, right?" arabella is angry
" How dare you, only a little girl bullies us" said one of the other men sternly
" So you don't want to be invited to negotiate?" arabella asked as she raised her sword confidently
" woah.woa .. quiet little lady, don't play around with the boys' guns. It can be dangerous for you "said the man underestimating
" Say what do you want from me?" ask Arabella firmly
" We want your life tonight" replied the man firmly
" Is this the Queen's plan? Claire's? or Count Oscar?" inner Arabella wondered
" In that case, let's see who loses tonight !" exciting Arabella
There was a great fight between Arabella, Felix, the coachman and the assassin. Felix and the coachman were amazed because the ability to sword Arabella getting better and better. He managed to paralyze 2 of them.
" How's Felix?" asked Arabella with a gasp of breath
" Looky lady, but don't be happy just yet. They look like they can still get up" Felix praised
" Then we have to make them unable to get up" Arabella said sharply
Felix was more and more amazed by the lady, because she had great courage and was willing to face challenges. Though the lady he knew since childhood was a spoiled, crybaby, grumpy, and bad temper. Arabella who once did not want to learn or raise a sword though, and Arabella who now exceeds her expectations and fantasies. He was convinced that the lady he knew had truly turned into a more mature one.
" Felix, isn't our lady so cool?" ask the coach amazed
" He's more than cool !" felix replied with a smile
Felix quickly incapacitated 3 of them, Arabella praising Felix's fighting and sword skills. No wonder, because Felix also used to be a kstaria Whits Knight (former kstaria).
The girl was caught off guard and someone of them shot her secretly. The arrow shot rapidly towards Arabella.
" Miss ! careful !" felix panicked
Arabella looked towards the arrow, but unfortunately the distance of the arrow was already unavoidable from her body.
Someone hugged Arabella and blocked the arrow with her body. The arrow stuck in his back.
" Teacher !" arabella panicked
" You don't let your guard down." said Aiden while enduring the pain
" Guru, are you okay? teacher !" arabella panics
Demian, Lorenzo and the other soldiers from the camp came to help, there were many fights until all of them who wanted to harm Arabella, fled without a trace.
" That mul. guru, those people ran away" Demian said almost flabbergasted
" We should be able to catch them" Aiden said annoyedly
" Is that important? you were hit by an arrow, now !' arabella panics
" It's nothing, just calm down" Aiden said calmly
" How can it be okay? you're hurt !" arabella almost cried
" I'm sorry Arabella, I'm happy to see you worrying about me right now. This is the moment I've always been waiting for "inner Aiden was happy
***
At the sword camp, Aiden was treated by Lorenzo. His arrow was pulled out, and the wound on his back was wrapped in a bandage.
" Have you finished ?" Ask Arabella worriedly
" Already, miss Arabella, the teacher is fine. Please calm down " said Lorenzo soothe
" Thank God "the word Arabella was relieved
" You better go home, it's night. Lorenzo, Demian and some soldiers will escort you back" Aiden said
" But you're really okay, right?" ask Arabella to convince herself
" Don't you hear what Lorenzo said? " aiden said annoyed
" Okay then, I'll go home. You rest, I'll see you again later "said Arabella sadly
" yes, be careful" said Aiden
Arabella was on her way home, in her heart she kept worrying about Aiden. Suddenly he remembered something about Aiden.
" That bracelet? why can she wear it ? I'm sure it's the same bracelet because I chose it myself "inner Arabella remembered the bracelet she gave the prince
" wait, we're going back to camp !" arabella sir coachman
" i have to make sure, all I will give this food to her "inner Arabella
***
In Aiden's room, he is seen still lying down.
Aiden thinks who would want to harm Arabella and is still upset by the incident, not to mention the next day he must fight in Vanders.
Aiden mirrored and unmasked him, not realizing that Arabella was behind him and looking at him in shock. Aiden regained his senses and saw Arabella in the mirror.
" Good night, teacher, or should I call your highness Prince Aiden?" arabella asked in an annoyed tone
Aiden turned his body and finally revealed all the secrets of his disguise to be a teacher Cedric.
" Why are you here?" ask Aiden in shock
" I got caught" said the man in panic in his heart
" I'm back because I'm worried about you and want to give your majesty something to eat. But, I saw something interesting "said Arabella was not happy
" I can explain, but you need to calm down" Aiden said, trying to explain
" His majesty seems pleased to have played me. "said Arabella heartache
" How is this? he looks angry "inner Aiden fret
" His whole time pretending to be Cedric, with perfect acting. I didn't expect you to be a man full of gimmicks. I was like a fool, when I was suspicious, but I was still deceived "inner Arabella was upset
" I'll explain everything, so please calm down. Let's talk "Aiden said persuading
" enough! I don't know what noble purpose fooled me all this time for what? but you managed to make me a fool. You managed to confuse me about my own feelings !" Arabella wrath
Arabella's anger rang out of the room, and there were people outside.
" As for her, Miss Arabella was very angry" Demian said anxiously
" How could he not be angry, he knew this way. It must be like being stabbed in the back" Lorenzo said
***
Aiden held Arabella's hand and looked at her face, but the girl turned her face away and cried. Arabella brushed aside Aiden's hand that was holding her.
" I intended to make her happy, but I made her cry instead. What's wrong with me?" aiden felt guilty
" I'm sorry, your majesty, may you heal quickly" Arabella said as she wiped her tears
Aiden felt even more guilty, even more so after seeing the girl cry from her heartache. Aiden wanted to explain everything right then and there, but Arabella insisted she would not listen.
" Miss Arabella.I'll explain, actually I .
" I said stop, I don't want to hear your explanation at this time" said Arabella angrily
Arabella bowed respectfully to Aiden, then left just like that. Aiden pursued Arabella but he abandoned his intentions and only looked at the girl sadly.