
...ARRABELLA TWICE LIVES ...
...CHAPTER 5...
...BE MY FRIEND...
...(.( Illustration by Ethan De Reese)...
Arabella ran towards Camille, who was in danger. Without thinking, Arabella hugged Camille. Camille is unaware that Arabella was injured by a knife.
" Mister.. princess.. are you okay?" asked Arabella in a stammering voice
("I can't last much longer.no ..") Arabella's inner pain.
" Miss Arabella?? I'm okay " replied Camille in fear.
The man who was going to stab Camille was terrified. The kidnappers were about to escape, but eventually the White Knight soldiers came and captured them before they could escape.
Camille's hands were covered in blood from Arabella's back.
" You bleeding? why are you bleeding? you .." Camille was terrified to see him and panicked.
Arabella smiled, and her mouth was bleeding.
" thank God.you're good.good sa.ja.." Arabella closed her eyes and her body drooped.
" Yey ! wakeup ! we survived ! wake up huhuhu.." cried Camille in panic, and cried hysterically
Eugene also comes there, he is shocked to see Camille crying and her hands bleeding, but he is more panicked to see Arabella unconscious.
" Camille are you hurt?" eugene asked worriedly
" Sister .. I'm fine .. huhu. for the sake of saving me, miss Arabella ..she must be safe" Camille said as she hugged her sister and continued to cry.
Felix, Ethan, Ashton and Peter scatter over to the unconscious Arabella they look panicked and afraid of anything happening with Arabella.
" Fuck ! I'm gonna kill all those bastards !" ethan shouted furiously at Arabella's wound.
" Sister be calm, we must take care of Abel first.We must save him" Peter said as he carried the unconscious Arabella.
" Miss Abel.. " Felix is crying
" I will bring the best royal physician to treat it. Camille, you need to calm down" Eugene said calmly
("Arabella may you be well ") inner Eugene wishes
***
Arabella was taken to the royal palace to receive treatment from the best doctors there. Duke Reese, Felix, Arabella's two older brothers and Arabella's two loyal servants were waiting for her there.
1 Hour passed after the imperial doctor examined Arabella, but her face looked unfavorable as she walked out of the Arabella room.
" Doctor Foster, how's my daughter doing?" duke Reese asked with a face full of hope and fatigue
" I've managed to stitch the wound up, but he hasn't gone through his critical period" replied Doctor Foster
" What do you mean ? " ask Duke Reese
" Miss Arabella lost a lot of blood, that's why she's still in critical status" replied Doctor Foster
" Then what should we do to save her, Doctor?" ask Ethan worriedly
" We should get a blood donor for Miss" replied Doctor Foster
" Well, we'll all be on his blood test" Duke Reese said
All of Reese's family and her servants and bodyguards took blood tests to find out which blood matched Arabella's. After a few minutes, the doctor said that Peter's blood was compatible with Arabella and Peter donated blood for his brother.
" Doctor, how's my brother doing now?" ask Peter worriedly
" Calm down, he's gone through a critical period. He'll soon be awake, it's thanks to you young master Peter. " Doctor Foster smiled calmly
" Thank God .." said Duke Reese, Ethan and Peter were relieved
" Aunty Daisy, thank God Miss is fine" Layla said feeling pleased
" Yes, thank God "Daisy cried
Daisy, Layla and Felix face temporary confinement for not taking good care of Arabella and they are sincere because they do feel guilty about Arabella.
" I don't know why I'm not upset here" Daisy said
" Are you thinking the same thing as Aunt Daisy?" ask Felix who's in the prison next door.
" Yes, as long as the miss survived it is enough for me " replied Daisy feeling relieved
" We deserve this kind of law, for not taking good care of the lady" Layla said sadly
" Make this a lesson for us, so that we can take care of the lady even better huh ?" ask Felix
" Of course !" Daisy and Layla smile with enthusiasm
" May miss soon be sober" Layla said sincerely
***
In the palace prison, Ethan mercilessly punishes the men who kidnapped Camille and Arabella.
The four men were tortured and tied to a pole in iron bars, the four men were not as violent as they had been this morning kidnapping the noble children.
" Mister.mister please forgive us" said the man with a frightened mustache, watching Ethan draw his sword.
" how is this? should I accept your forgiveness after what you did?" ethan asked in a sinister tone of voice
" where was your courage? abducting princesses and noble children, you think you can LIVE ?" johny asked with a cynical smile
The four men were trembling and sweating coldly, out of fear. They did not even dare to look into the eyes of Ethan who had brandished a sword with his murderous aura.
" The king is very angry, I am also very angry ! which hand did you use to stab my sister?" ethan asked with sharp eyes as he approached one of the men who stabbed Arabella.
" I.e." the man was nervous and did not dare to speak again.
" aaakkhhah!!! MY HAND !!!" the man shouted in pain.
Ethan slashed the man's right hand, and his blood splashed to the ground inside the prison. The other 3 men looked increasingly frightened as well. Johnny looked surprised to see Ethan so angry.
(" Wawat, Ethan .. he's really wrathful ") Johnny's inner
" How does it feel? SICK ?" ethan asked with a cynical smile of satisfaction.
" You! you're outrageous ! no heart !" the man was angry
" Have lost your hand, you still dare to get angry? really "murm Johnny was upset
" You still have the strength to talk? like I'm too soft on you.." Ethan smiled faintly and stabbed the man in the back .
" AAA.. Stop ! STOP IT!!" the man shouted in pain
" You're asking me to stop? This is just this ! do you think my sister didn't feel any pain when you stabbed her like this? " ask Ethan angrily
" I'm guilty.I'm wrong.. Please "say the man begged
" Soldier Johny ! get all this done!" ethan with sharp eyes
***
Duke Reese and Peter are waiting for Arabella. They were still in one of the rooms in the palace. One of the servants suggested Duke Reese and Peter to rest in another room.
" We will wait for Abel here until he regains consciousness" said Duke Reese looking tired
" Dad, the waiter is right. You need to rest, let me take care of Abel. Dad, you look tired" said Peter anxiously
" Please rest duke Reese" said Eugene who was suddenly there
" Greetings to the noble crown prince" said Duke Reese and Peter saluting politely
" Yes, I hope you will rest in one of the rooms that have been prepared here" said Eugene firmly
" Father, this is the crown prince's request as well. Let me take care of Abel " said Peter soothingly
(" I can't deny the crown prince's orders ") Inner Duke Reese
" Okay Peter, your Majesty, I will rest. Peter, I'm handing Abel over to you, if he ever realizes, you're gonna have to tell me right away" Duke Reese said
" Yes, of course, father" replied Peter
" Mister Duke, I hope you calm down. I'm sure Miss Arabella will soon wake up to "katq Eugene soothe
" Yes, thank you for your noble concern" Duke Reese said with a smile
Eugene and Peter went to Arabella's room and she was still lying unconscious, but her pale skin color had started to become as colorful as ever.
" Your Majesty, thank you for allowing us to be here. Especially giving Arabella the best doctors" Peter said
" It's only natural, he saved my sister. This was not how "Eugene smiled
" I am grateful to your Majesty" said Peter
" Alright, if that's what you want. You can ask any waiter you want, if anyone feels uncomfortable please don't hesitate and talk to me. I'll go first, let me know if Miss Arabella has kissed "little Eugene
" Good noble "Peter bowed respectfully
Eugene came out of Arabella's room after taking a quick look.
" Abel. I think maybe the noble crown prince is getting interested in you" murmured Peter
***
The next day, Arabella was awake and the doctor also checked her condition regularly. The doctor said that Arabella's condition had improved even though her back wound would still be painful due to her deep prick marks.
Layla, Daisy and Felix are still serving time at Reese's residence.
" Dad, brother, why am I here? why not in our house?" ask Arabella confused
" this is the request of the royal family, especially the princess and the noble crown prince" Duke Reese replied
" Why don't you just refuse? why go to the palace?" ask Arabella upset
("I hate the atmosphere of the palace, let alone this room. In the past I was often injured and lying in this room. I feel so claustrophobic just thinking about it, and now I'm here? I can't stand it, can't stay here much longer ") inner Arabella feels uncomfortable
" How could you refuse the King's request? and this is also for your safety, yesterday you almost bled to death, and the best choice was the imperial physician ", Ethan said firmly
" All right, I'm sorry, brother. But, since I'm fine I beg you to go home now. I don't want to be here anymore "Arabella said in a sad tone
("Abel used to be so happy to be taken to the palace why does she look uncomfortable now? and like her very dislike ") inner Peter thinks
Duke Reese met the King and the crown prince who were in the royal hall, they were seen chatting.
" Mister Duke Reese?" asked the King a little surprised
" I'm sorry, your Majesty the King, your highness the crown prince, I don't mean to disturb you. I will come again later" Duke Reese said as he saluted
" It's okay, we're done talking. If the duke master wants to talk to the King, then I retreat" Eugene said politely
" Sorry your majesty, I have something to say to the king's majesty and the crown prince's majesty" Duke Reese said politely
" With me too?" asked Eugene in surprise
Duke Reese, the King and Eugene were talking in the royal hall. Meanwhile princess Camille comes to the royal guest room (room Arabella ) along with one of her servants. Arabella is accompanied by Ashton.
" Honor the princess" Ashton said as he bowed
" Sincerely my noble daughter" Arabella said as she tried to get out of her bed
" No, you don't get out of bed. You're still sick, aren't you?" ask Camille worried
" Good morning Miss Arabella" said Camille's waiter greeting respectfully
" Yes" said Arabella
" I'm so worried about you, I'm afraid something's happened to you. Because of me. You're hurt this badly, huhu "Camille cried sadly
(" Little boy, still crying ") inner Arabella
" Your highness princess, I've been fine. Daughter, don't cry anymore" said Arabella persuaded
" No. You must be lying. Where it might not hurt, you must be in a lot of pain and not okay, you bled a lot yesterday.. " Camille was crying as she pleased
" i'm okay now, right? I've regained consciousness, it hurts a little now, but it will be fine. Princess don't cry " said Arabella persuaded
" If the princess cries, we will be punished by her highness the crown prince" said Ashton who tried to persuade as well
" Why is my brother going to punish you ?" ask Camille plain
" Since later we will be mistaken to make the Princess cry, it will be a problem for us especially Miss Abel." said Ashton feigned sorrow.
(" Brother Ashton, he's trying to persuade his ") inner Arabella
Camille stopped crying and thought a little. His servant also told Camille not to cry anymore and confirmed Ashton's words.
" Well, I won't cry anymore. I'm here to see how you're doing" Camille said
" Right, so the princess should stop crying" Ashton said with a smile
Ashton says goodbye because he has another assignment, and leaves Arabella to Camille and her servant.
" What do you need? do you want to eat? or do you want a drink ? say say come on !" exclaim Camille
(" Actually I'm tired of wanting to get out of the room, but is the princess going to let me go out. Not to mention the guards outside, my brother's second man. He won't let his ") inner Arabella feel sad
Camille looked at Arabella who looked sad.
" What's up? is anyone sick? should I call a doctor?" ask Camille worried
" No princess, I just feel sad "Arabella replied with a clear face
" What's up? what makes you sad? you want anything? you can tell me, I'll give you everything?" ask Camille
" Is that true ? your Majesty will grant my request?" ask Arabella carefully
" Of course, for my savior I will do anything. But, you have to accept me huh ?" camille said pleading
" Receive what princess?" ask Arabella
" Be my friend !" Camille is hopeful
" Didn't the princess hate me?" ask Arabella
" I .. I was before you misunderstood, but not anymore. I want to be your friend, because you are a kind, beautiful and sincere person" Camille said with eyes full of innocence
(" How can I refuse him? I can't let Claire ruin my life anymore. ") Arabella's inner thinking
" Your highness princess, would you like to be friends with me? but everyone says I'm a bad girl? your Majesty still wants to be friends with me?" asked Arabella with teary eyes as if moved
" No you're not a bad girl, are you ! you're my friend now, you're a good person" Camille said, holding Arabella's hand gently
(" I didn't know you could be this gentle, I just knew in the past you were always being cynical of me ") Arabella's inner self was in disbelief
" We're friends now?" camille asked with a smile and showed her little finger to promise
" All right, we're friends "Arabella replied with a smile and returned Camille's pinkie promise
" Yeaahhh "Camille smiled happily.
Camille granted Arabella's request to go outside the palace for a walk. Arabella walks in a wheelchair, accompanied by Johnny, a bodyguard who Ethan assigns to guard Arabella.
" Daughter let me push her wheelchair" said Servant Camille
" no no, my friend's wheelchair I'll push her myself" Camille said as she held Arabella's wheelchair
" Your Majesty, I can do it myself. You don't have to do it "said Arabella feels bad
" It's okay, I'll do it for you. And didn't we just agree not to talk formally when we were together?" asked Camille feeling annoyed
" But your majesty is disrespectful" said Arabella.
" No no no ! we've become friends, consider me your friend now not the princess of Clarines. You also got my permission" Camille said happily
" Okay, your majesty "Arabella smiled and let out a long sigh
" Ets. call my name " said Camille
" I mean mille" said Arabella doubtfully
" Mille? a good nickname for me. Then I should also call you by a nickname as well "Camille smiled happily while pushing her Arabella wheelchair slowly.
" I'll be happy with whatever nickname Mille chose for me" Arabella said
" I'll call you Naomi ! yes Naomi " said Camille pleased
(" Naomi? that name was the one Eugene had always called in the past. Actually I don't like the name, but if the princess did her I'd be fine, if she did say it I don't like ") inner Arabella
" why are you quiet? you don't like Naomi?" ask Camille plain
" I like it, "Arabella replied with a smile.
Arabella and Camille chatted intimately, Eugene looking at it from a distance.
" Why could he smile and laugh happily like that in front of Camille? but why in front of me is he always cold and cold?" eugene asked confusedly to himself.
***
Meanwhile, in a simple secluded house, not far from the land of Clarines. A handsome man with dark blue hair and brownish yellow eyes was practicing swordplay with a man.
" Hon your Majesty, I've given up" Demian said overwhelmed
" You've just been overwhelmed, Demian how are you going to protect me ?" aiden asked with a smile and kept back his sword.
" even though I am like this, I am the best kstaria in Londo" Demian said
" Train with Lorenzo again, and I'll take you to Clarines" Aiden said
" really? all right, I'll try hard. But, Your Majesty are you going back to Clarines soon?" ask Demian in wonder
" Quickly "answered Lorenzo who suddenly appeared
" Honor my highness the prince" said Lorenzo saluting
" why did you come back so quickly?" ask Aiden suspiciously
" I have 2 important news for his highness the prince" replied Lorenzo
" Let's watch out if it doesn't matter, quickly say !" exclaim Aiden
Lorenzo gave Aiden a letter with the imperial seal of Clarines. Aiden was shocked to read it.
" Is this true?" aiden didn't believe what he was reading
" right, your majesty, the king's own emissary delivered this to me" Lorenzo replied firmly
" Then I have to return to the palace as soon as possible, then what is the second news?" aiden asked as he folded the paper he was holding
" Arabella's Miss Naomi De Reese, something happened to her in the capital. And he was mortally wounded to save Princess Camille" Lorenzo said
" WHAT?? " Aiden was shocked when he heard her
("What news of the lady is more important than news from the king's majesty? why is he so surprised?" ) Inner Demian wonder
" How is he doing now?" ask Aiden worriedly
" The lady is still receiving treatment at the palace, but our spies tell us that Ms. Arabella's condition has improved and has gone through a critical period" Lorenzo said
" Didn't I tell you to watch over him and look after him? are you just idle there?" ask Aiden annoyed
" I will accept my punishment, your highness the prince "answered Lorenzo
" Your highness, who is that woman who can make you anxious like this?" ask Demian in wonder
" It's like you're talking too much Demian" said Aiden annoyed
" Your Majesty, I'm just curious. If your majesty does not want to answer yes it is "demian said casually
" You're such a bitch to Demian" said Aiden
" Demian, don't make your majesty angry again" Lorenzo warned
" Come on you guys should have a little sense of humor, is that girl called Arabella beautiful? does the prince like him?" ask Demian getting cocky
Lorenzo and Aiden look upset with Demian. Aiden thought for a moment then he said firmly to his two men :
" Prepare your belongings, we'll soon go to the kingdom of Clarines !"
" I'm coming too?" asked Demian in shock
" If you want to be here, please "Aiden said
" Yes I go, I will go wherever my noble friends the prince and Lorenzo are" said Demian gladly
" Arabella you should be fine, and wait for me "Aiden's inner voice is full of hope
("The prince who was cast out during his life in exile, summoned again to the palace? what's going on? what does the king think?") lorenzo wondered