Episode 5

Episode 5: Assassination

Everyone was stunned by the unexpected return of the princess, they couldn’t keep their expression hidden. Both rubia and the guards are at a lost for words. To Alisha’s surprise, the three of them suddenly tush towards her. With a anxiety disorder, the poor girl was frightened by the sweetness. The young princess rubai gave her beloved aunt a hug and climb onto her dress hem. " Aunty! You are finally awake. Did you know how much I suffered after you get into a coma? I miss you! " the young little princess cling tightly onto Alisha’s leg and and cries. Alisha feel guilty, so she bring the clingy princess into her arm and carries her. " my lovely Rubia, it’s okay now. I’m so sorry for making you concerned like that, auntie promise you to never let that happen anymore okay? So don’t be sad anymore. " the kind hearted princess comfort her niece and try to act happy for her relief. The guards at the the other side watches the cute moment together with tears of joy. " Thanks goodness, the princess royal save us from the little princess’s horrible tantrum. I’m forever indebted to you, your highness! " the guard thought to themselves as they were at the brink of crying out loud right at the moment.

...After comforting the young princess, Alisha bring her back to her room and rest her niece on her soft comforting bed....

As she looks at rubia sounding asleep, she softly chuckled. " What a cute little girl! My sister in law must be really blessed to have you as her daughter. " She quietly thought to herself as she faintly smile at the roses in the vase. As she was appreciating the flower, the window suddenly burst open. The princess royal quickly get away from where she was and stood at a corner in the room instead, she tried to run away. But unfortunately, her niece was still asleep on her bed and Alisha couldn’t bare to abandon Rubia and ran away herself.

...Alisha try to calm herself down by convincing herself that it was just a gust of wind and nothing else than that, Although her gut feelings says the opposite way. Risking her life at stake, she quickly ran to close the window and shut the curtain tight....

And as soon as she closes the curtain, she hurriedly grab Rubia and ran away to the door. But before she could even reach for it, the door was locked. Scared and concerned, she try to use the spare key in her closet. But to her relief, the key was still there and it was safely untouched. By that time, Rubai was also awaked due to the sudden grab of her aunt. Back to Alisha, As soon as she finished unlocking the door’s lock. She quickly holds rubia hand firmly and ran away while deciding if she should scream for help or stay silent to not alert the enemies. In the end, she choose to go loud and yell for helps. She ran with her bare feet and the hem of her dress are quickly dirtied by the dust and the dirt. Rubia was also frightened by the sudden assassination, so to not be a burden to her aunt she try to kept silent the whole run.

Alisha was stressed out by the map of the palace because no matter how far she gets, she would always find herself back at same place over again. It’s almost like deja vu. Her panic was starting to show up as she exhausted most of her energy from running. Alisha doesn’t want to give up, but her condition is still fresh from the coma. Feeling extremely nauseous and tired, her head was spinning in dizziness and drowsiness. Rubia saw Alisha condition getting worst, so she screamed for help, completely ignoring her thought anymore.

Luckily, Alisha quickly gain her standing again and keep running until she reaches her limit.

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