All my life I have felt imprisoned. I felt like a bird locked in a cage and not allowed to venture and fly out like other birds, I felt caged and wanted to be free. Even though I know that most commoners would want to be me right now but I think prefer living their lives.
Been allowed to speak freely, getting married to the man you love , having friends that you can gossip with while you wait for your husband to get back home. And when his home you talk about his day and then you got sleep happily knowing that you are with the love of your life but I can never have these because I am a princess. A tool to gain more power and wealth.
I'm sitting at the dinning table with my parents while eating breakfast. My father's discussing with my mother about the idea of getting a personal bodyguard.
"What do you think of the idea of getting a new bodyguard for Helena asked my father"
"I think that is a wonderful idea your majesty said my mother"
"What do you think said my mother beaming with smiles"
She could never disobey or go against my father wishes. She's scared of him.
I don't blame her though , It's customary that as a wife you should always listen to your husband, any form of disrespect behavior will be shun and condemned.
"I respect your choice your majesty and her highness I said"
But if you excuse me I will head back to my room I said and bowed my head and left.
I hated that I couldn't address my parents without formalities and now I am going to be stuck with a guard following me around everywhere I go.
I continue wandering around the walls of the palace until I got to my favorite place; my personal garden. It was surrounded with different flowers; hibiscus, rose and daises. I walked in and sat down at my favorite place in the garden; the swing.
When I was little I always come down here whenever I felt suffocated or just needed some fresh air.
"My lady do you want some tea asked my personal maid Lydia"
Lydia has been my personal maid since I was nine, she was fourteen at the time.she has been my best friend, I always tell her everything which she does the same.
Yes I will like some I said
She poured some tea into a cup and gave it to me
How did you find me I asked
I know you my lady, you always come here after having breakfast with your parents said Lydia politely
Lydia ! How many times have I told you to drop the formalities I said
Lydia seemed a bit shock but then she was back to her polite self.
Ok my la... I mean Helena
Good I said smiling
Then I adjusted a little making a small space for her to sit on the swing
Please come join me
I'm sorry I can't Helena said Lydia who seem apologetic by her actions
There is no need to be scared we're alone here and I really need you as a friend right now
But my la.. Helena
It's a royal command
Ok Helena said Lydia sitting down on the swing
My father is thinking of getting me a personal bodyguard
But why?
I don't know
I think he knows about my thoughts on escaping the palace.
Helena you do know that you can never escape the palace said Lydia worriedly
I know but I just want to see what the outside world look like, I've been behind those walls all my life
I'm sorry Helena but you know his majesty wouldn't like that
I know
So have you seen your new bodyguard ?Lydia questioned
I have not I will like to go to my room now I said .