Episode 3

~Evelyn's View~

I left from palace yesterday. They bought me a new house to live. The school I'm about to go to is also closer from here.

As i sit here all alone, it feels strange. Maybe cause I'm always surrounded by people in palace. But this is what i always wanted. Solitude followed by no rules and obligations.

Father has always been the defensive type. It is totally understandable as i am his only family after we lost mother. He did everything to protect me till now and still does. He thinks keeping me guarded inside will insure my safety but that did nothing but grow my curiosity.

This is the reason why no one in Alvenia recognizes me, except for palace members. It is the king's order to keep my identity secret. Everyone must obey it at all cost.

Why do i need to stay in? How can i stay put when there's a whole world to explore outside? This is why i have decided to live on my own and experience everything a normal citizen would. Even if it's for a year.

Thinking of which, Sam was acting pretty strange yesterday. Even father agreed to let me out but he kept on denying. God knows what happens to that guy sometimes.

But that's not what's important right now, I'm going to school today. A normal school. I am so excited.

I peeked from my window and saw one of the royal guards waiting outside. "I knew father would send people to escort me. Too bad I plan on doing this on my own"

I sneaked out from the back door, climed the walls and took a different route. I finally reached my school.

"So what do i do now?"- i stood there clueless.

Suddenly- "Hey girl....you look Suweet. Wanna go out with me?"-Someone was too close to my ears.

"I'm sorry but do I know you?"-i asked.

"You don't need to know me. A pretty girl like you should only belong to me"- he said as he wrapped his arms around my waist.

I wanted to respond more humbly but before i opened my mouth, his intentions felt wrong so I threw him to the ground. He fell on his chest and i bent his arm behind his back.

" You don't get to choose for me. Also, watch your hands, or they won't be able to touch anyone again. Understand?"- i warned the guy lying on the floor and walked away.

Gladly, no one saw me in the scene. Or father would definitely call me back. I walked to the class which i finally managed to find but there were so many seats i got confused. "Which one should i choose? The one in the front looks good. I'll sit here."

Just then a guy came stumbling at me. Clumsy guy i thought. I introduced myself to him but he didn't respond. How rude. People in palace never ignored me.

And then another guy came. His name was Niko. He seemed quite fervent totally opposite of Samuel. How i wished he showed such enthusiasm sometimes. I thought as i looked at the guy who bumped at me. His name was Jack.

"They are the first people i introduced myself to. I should get to know them more."- i thought to myself and took the seat next to me.

"This is our seat."- Jack said.

Totally confused, I asked - "Your seat?"

"That's alright Eillen. You can sit with Jack. I'll sit here"- Niko said as he took the seat behind me.

Jack came and sat next to me but didn't even look at me once. Does he despise me?

Just then 3 more boys entered the class. Among them a guy in the middle looked familiar. "That's the guy i beat up earlier."- I was reminded.

Niko whispered to my ears- "They are the bad guys of our school. Even the principal can't punish them. You should avoid them at all cost Especially Kevin. The guy in the middle."

"Kevin, I see."

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