What the hell is even happening in the world?!
So, you're telling me that the guy in front of me is Kallian; the man I stole apples with, and to be frank, he is the heir of the dukedom?!
It couldn't have been any worse timing.
Kallian's eyes darted into mine, waiting for an answer. My eyes darted into Arnold's eyes, confused as ever. Arnold's eyes darted into Kallian's, confused.
The air grows thick.
Firstly, I don't know how in the world I ended up in an illegal Casino. I should have been looking around for a job with Arnold but I am here, completing tasks that the police man said if I could complete then he would give us a thousand silver coins, the price alone was enough to convince me to play with my life.
It would have been fine, but why in the world did Kallian have to arrest people in here? And why today?
I adjust my throat as I begin, "For starters, let me introduce you to him." I point towards Arnold, "He is Arnold, my best friend and of course he is a great guy-"
"You and I both know that this is not the answer I want" His voice is threatening. He sure is a son of a duke. He does not look like the man that was stealing apples with me. In fact, he doesn't look like himself at all. "Answer me, why are you here?" A pause, "Don't test my patience, I would have to lock you both up if you don't answer. I don't want to lock my friend, Elicia. So, answer me."
It doesn't look like I can avoid him anyway. I should just tell him the truth; it's not like I have done anything wrong. With this thought in mind, I fill in every detail about how I ended up here. He listened patiently, after all, he shouldn't have wanted to arrest me, his friend, even though we only met once. To be honest, I didn't expect him to meet him ever again in life.
Anway, something is surely wrong with me.
I was literally stealing apples with an incoming duke. He may even arrest me for stealing goods.
"Good to hear that you're looking for a job. Although it may sound unbelievable but I will believe you" He leaned closer to whisper something. His lips almost brush my ears and that sensation runs a shiver down my spine, "…and of course, you know what'll happen if you deceive a noble, let alone the heir of the dukedom.
"Yes, I do but I am not deceiving anyone." I say, a sigh accompanies the words. I sound so sincere that it is hard for me to believe that these words are coming from me.
"I know. You know better than to deceive me." With that, his behaviour returns to the man that stole apples with me. A smile tugs his lips. "So, he's your best friend if I am correct?" He looks towards Arnold.
"Oh, yes. He's my best friend" I say cheerfully.
"Good to meet you, I hope we can enjoy each other's company." He rushes his hand in front of him, Arnold looks at the unexpected handshake he offers, but soon he too handshakes with him; a smile tugging at his lips. To be honest, their personalities are similar, I can feel how good friends they can become to each other.
Kallian nods to his guards and whispers something in their ears that goes unheard by me.
"So, let's go!" He says cheerfully.
"Where?" I questioned. I also have to go to the festival with Anna.
He runs a hand through his hairs after wearing his coat and says "To the festival!"
He sure is too free to be the only child of the duke but I have to go to the festival with Anna, I think I would have to decline the offer.
I look towards Arnold, he seems too quiet at the moment. He looks towards me, "Let's go, I want to go too" he says and that was unexpected.
"What about Anna?" I questioned.
"The main festival will start at midnight, so we will go with her at that time."
I sigh, "Fine."
We walked together outside the casino. The path was bustling with shouts, screams and laughter. The night is cold but it feels warm here.
I guess, my life is becoming nice and warm again.