The Conqueror's Journey
chapter 16 meeting
In my room, I invited my father to sit down.
Dad's room was a little dusty and there was nothing more than a bed, a small closet and a Poto frame on top of a small closet next to the bed.
The picture was of my father's wife, I used to think it was my mother, but now no, she's my father's wife. I don't know him, my dad says he's gone, Dad's face looks sad as if remembering a bad incident he's suffered makes me regret asking him.
“ Dad can sleep first.”
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Danel closed the book, he looked forward to seeing people sitting with food and on the other hand saw people who were in pairs enjoying a sunny day, they were sheltered in large shady trees, laughter and smiles were seen among them. Although Daniel could not see it, but he could feel it.
The shadow of his wife is again.
When they first met, his wife, Miranda, was walking down the street enjoying the view of the utattarian city. With light steps he walked. In his hand was a basket full of bread he bought, without any hindrance and something that kept him going. Even though the surroundings were so boisterous, he remained cheerful.
Danel was running after a thief who was running agilely, making it difficult to find inside the crowd of market people. He continued running without losing focus looking at the thief which made him accidentally push Miranda down on the floor.
All the bread fell on the ground
“ Sorry, are you okay.” Daniel asked while helping Miranda stand up.
Miranda cleaned her lutu hit by the ground and looked at Danel. “no, but you have to pay for this all.” Said with a firm tone
Somehow Danel was not afraid of that tone, maybe Nanda was always heard when he did the exercises?
“ But..”
“no excuses! You have to pay for it and buy it.” Snap Miranda.
“ but I have to chase that thief.”
“ how about I cry.”
Danel was surprised. “don't-don't. I'll replace it.” Quickly answer.
Miranda smiled with satisfaction. “ alright, come on.” He led to where he had bought the bread.
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“thank you sir.” Miranda received a new bread.
“sama-sama, come again yes.”
“of course I will definitely be back.” Speak with kindness.
“ next time treat again yes.” Miranda said with a smile looking at Daniel.
“if I keep this up, my money will run out.” Daniel said, annoyed at holding an empty wallet.
“Quietly I can pay it next time and it will be the most expensive payment you will receive.”
Danel's face back up. “ really?”
“Ya.” answer with a naughty smile.
“I can't believe.” Danel saw a smile on Miranda's face as if he was planning something no-no.
“I never lie!, If you don't believe don't regret it later, yes.”
“aku no...”
“ think carefully.”
Daniel saw Miranda's face look serious, was she a rich kid? Or is he the son of a palace member?
“Good.”
“acalate.” He said with joy.
“ You will direct me within the next 10 days and the prize will be given at that time.” Miranda left Daniel without saying goodbye.
Danel could only look at him from afar. I don't know why he kept looking at her until she didn't look and left.
After that meeting Daniel always bought Miranda bread every night.
They become more familiar and like lovers who are always together.
“ What now you will give it?”
“ya, now, but not here, we will go to the city square.”
“is it something big?”
“ya.”
They made their way to the town square, the nightly atmosphere was good and filled with luminous stars and the moon as the brightest point up there. No night cloud wanted to cover it, perhaps he was reluctant.
Utattarian town square is located near the market so they are not exhausted when reaching it.
The place was decorated with a variety of towering trees, grasses that were always cut neatly, the path that surrounded the city square. There were no statues or the like there were only fountains and different types of flowers there.
Under the tree are several long chairs for visitors.
The moment they arrived, a flickering light of lights greeted them.
“what is a car?”
Miranda laughs. “try guess.” They walked down the path decorated with lights on each side.
“Gold.”
Miranda smiled and shook her head.
“what is something big?”
“ya.”
“do you know what I want?”
“Of course.”
Danel paused for a moment to think then said, “Did you give a strong sword?”
“Sort of it and it will always make you comfortable.”
“comfortable.” Now Daniel's face was filled with a confused expression.
“Alright, let's go there.” Miranda said, pointing at a large tree that was glowing, because of the lights that were installed.
Daniel nodded.
“Are you ready?” miranda said enthusiastically and her mischievous smile on her face.
“Ya, I'm ready.” Daniel answered, his heart beating faster than usual, his mind was filled with high spirits, thinking of something good, that might make him able to train well and can achieve his ideals as a general.
“Close your eyes.”
“eh, why should I be so.”
They were now face to face under the big tree.
“something will make you happy, so I want you not to know it before I bring it.”
“good.” Danel closed his eyes.
After a few seconds, he didn't listen to the sound of footsteps or anything else, making him suspicious, was he lying?, he slowly opened his eyes but he suddenly felt something soft and supple, it tasted sweeter than sugar.
Daniel's eyes widened to see Miranda kiss him and he quickly pushed her away.
“What do you do?”
“now we're even.” He said though he was encouraged, but there was no visible annoyance.
Miranda then approached Daniel and whispered in his ear “I like you.” Then Daniel left himself still, shocked at what he saw.
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Danel took a deep breath, then looked around who was still surrounded by many people. He shook his head, “what should I do now.” His echo was filled with sadness, why were so many obstacles that I went through. He thought, making him dizzy what should he now do?
He got up and went looking for them again, though he did not know where to look.
He scoured every place he passed but did not find it making him sad.