19 She has something that you donst have (1/2)
Zen stood at the doorstep staring at her retreating back. He himself didn't knew how to handle the situation and including the elders in his private life matters was what he disliked the most.
”Wow ! I don't really get it either elder brother. Our own family member , Zenia was no less than our child ! A princess was made to cry before our eyes and we couldn't do anything . Seriously ! This is all because of that outsider ! That crazy woman who knows what else ability she possesses and has manipulated Zen . How is that we favour her before our dearest Zenia ! ”
”Rajhi ! It's nothing like that ... ” He frowned and turned to Zen .
” You go and complete you work Zen . Don't worry about Zenia I'll talk to her mother ”
”Yes Father ”Zen nods and moves to the council meeting . Zenia sobs her heart out sitting in her room . She was furious and couldn't bear Zen marrying any other woman than her . All through her life she imagined and dreamed Zen as her husband and someone she would spend her entire life with but these sudden change in events brought her immense sorrow . It was difficult to give up . Very difficult indeed . Alisha was coming out of her classroom with Neil as she finished her daily study . Zenia approached her with a non pleasing look on her face .
”I challenge you to a horse ride Lisha ”
”What ? What's this supposed to mean ? I... I m sorry but I have to pass I'm already tired . Neil even took a special class today I seriously want to rest besides are you okay ? You don't look good .”
”You don't have to worry about me . Lose in the race and you will be sorry for yourself as I won't let him marry you . Deal ?”
”Wait ... Hold on. I'm really not good at .... ”
”Right now ! And don't give me lame excuses . I'll be waiting outside ” She said and walked away leaving Alisha amd Neil completely baffled .
”Did something happen Neil ?”
”I have no idea My lady . Guess we should go and check for ourselves .”
”Yeah right . ” They both leave as all the members of the palace gather outside to witness the race Zenia had it arranged and they were all waiting for Alisha . Hearing all the commotion Zen comes out of his quarters to check what was going on and much to his surprise he sees Alisha getting on the horse .
” What's going on ? Zenia what are you doing ?”
”You will see for yourself who's better for you Zen . ” She smirks . Zen looks confused and turns to Alisha
”Do you even know this thing ? A girl who was shut her life indoors can't possibly ride a horse !”
”This is my second time but I prefer you don't interfere in this Zen . This is my fight .... my fight to prove myself and I have to win . So have some faith in me okay ?”
”Huh... fine but don't overdo it ! Be careful ”
”I will . Thanks ” She smiles and soon a pistol is shot to which Zenia moves with her horse . Alisha follows her rather clumsily but she manages to catch up to Zenia after recalling her past time spent with Zen it was little but the most amazing time of her life . Zenia goes berserk and almost falls from the cliff but Alisha gives her hand for her to hold on .
”Hang in there! Just a little longer ... ” She puts every ounce of her strength and pulls her up . They begin to pant heavily as soldiers come to their rescue. Zenia accepts her defeat but she feels much embarrassed to confront Alisha and rests in her room . The nurse tends to Alisha as she got some scratches while rescuing Zenia . She visits Zen who was busy with his paperwork .
”You are going off track with your writing Zen ” She says as he runs his hand through his hair . A habit he developed whenever he was tensed or frustrated .
”Oh God ! I need to rewrite everything now ..Jeez ”
”Is something ...wrong or something bothering you ? May be you can talk to me about it if you feel like ”
”I don't know myself so stop bothering me .” He looks aside and starts rearranging the papers he was working on .
”I'm sorry . I don't know what happened but Zenia looked sad . She was not her usual self today it would be nice if you spoke to her and ... ”
”I don't want you to teach me what I must and mustn't do ! I never asked for your opinion . You can leave if you have nothing else to say . ” He removes his glasses and keeps on the table . Alisha stepped back from Zen . Looking downwards she left the room without saying a single word. Zen did feel bad but it was against his ego to apologise. He thought he would see Zenia and explain things to her so that she can stop expecting unrealistic things . Curled in her duvet Zenia was sitting with her back resting on the headboard . Her arms wrapped her legs as she looked to her right outside the window . A knock followed the harsh rustle of leaves in the garden .