5 Not Her 1 (2/2)

I was beginning to get angry, ”stupid soldier what's your business with who we are, just move along already” I thought to myself.

”We are heading for the forest to get some herbs sir”.

”Why did you lie then? Who are you?”.

”We are simple villagers sir. I didn't want to worry you with this poor servants. Please do not bother with us”.

”What are your names?”.

”I am Dina and she is... ”

Aunt Nerissa was about answering when he raised his hand cutting her short.

”Not you, let her speak” he said pointing to me.

”My name is Rina” l lied.

”Raise your head let me see your face”.

Aunt Nerissa cut in, ”My sister is not feeling too fine sir”.

He ignored Aunt Nerissa, ”Raise your head I said”.

Aunt Nerissa held my palms tight and I used my other hand to rub her hand, telling her its okay. I carefully and slowly lifted my head, but rather than looking at him, I closed my eyes.

”Open your eyes let me see you, such beauty... ”

”The sun is affecting my eyes, I don't want to open them” I lied once more.

He seemed to be getting impatient, as well as his companions. I could hear the sound of footsteps, another soldier was walking up to us. ”This is trouble” I thought to myself.

”Open them in the name of the king or i'll have them seize you”.

I did as he said and opened my eyes, he was shocked out of his wits, as he saw the different colors in my eyes.

”You... ” before he had the chance to say anything else, Aunt Nerissa slapped his horse hard and we dashed into the forest, running with all the strength left.

Author's POV

After Nerissa hit his horse they ran into the forest not looking back, the horse raised its front legs falling the soldier to the ground.

”Quick, catch them” he shouted from where he was on the ground. In the next seconds, the soldiers ran into the forest chasing after them.

”Run faster”.