Love in disguise

It was 4 August the 17 birthday of princess Sinead who was the most favorite and spoiled child of king Renold. She was rude in her own manner, thinking very highly of herself and not giving others proper respect or attention if they don't seem worthy in her mind but today she was in a very good mood. It was her birthday after all. Today she can ask anything from her father!

It was almost evening and everyone was busy in preparations there was a huge celebration in the castle and they were going to take advantage of the crowd of people to sneak in. They were a group of rebels who wanted to throw the king of his throne altogether because he was cruel towards the poor plus many of them had personal grudge against the king too.

Among them was a youngman named Damien who had sworn to take care of the king with his own hands. He sighs and closes his eyes as his past flashes in front of his eyes. He pulls a mask over his face as they effortlessly mix in the crown going into seperate directions

For tonight their plan was to get familiar with the structure of castle, know every corner and the number of soilders that are ready to fight as King's personal security

Damien walks in the hall wearing king's soilder's royal clothes and armor as he chuckles slightly on how easy was it to knock of that soilder and take his things while he was busy in eating the delicious food of the feast. He hid behind a pillar reflexively when he heard some footsteps but then he laughs on himself on the fact that he can not be recognized now with the costume and armor as he looked to the person whose steps they were.

Sinead saw a soilder close to her so she tried to approach him but she frowns annoyingly when he hid behind a tower. I may be hot tempered but I'm not that scary that now that soilders have to hide themselves from me now am I? She thinks to herself when she noticed him looking at her way. I don't bite do I? She asked him crossing her arms. Damien looked up at her and by judging her crown she seemed part of the royal family so he told himself to be extra careful with her in his mind. Um... Certainly not your highness. I was just picking up something I dropped. He lied as he couldn't think of anything else. She raises her eyebrow at him but then thought that it's not worth to press him more about it.

She cleared her throat a little dramaticly sugggesting that what she's now going to say is important to pay attention to. As she looked at him, "As you know today is my birthday and for obvious reasons I want to look the best today. So as everyone else is busy and you're the first person I could find now makes you the perfect person to ask for hel- no for a little assistence. Damien looked around to see if any of his allies were near but they were alone there. He hoped in his mind that they all are doing their job now and getting intel. As he looked at her. "Can a lowly soilder like me say no to the princess. I don't want to face the King's wrath" He said jokingly trying to win her trust. She smiled at him a little as she gestures him to follow her. They went to her room. She sat on the bed and sighs as she signals him to sit with her. He sat near her curiously but he was mindful to have some safe distance between them as he wondered that if it's normal for princesses to invite soldiers in their room as it was getting darker.

She explained him her issue as she couldn't choose which dress to wear she had worn all colors but she wants to look special today. Damien looked at her a bit puzzeled he didn't know much about girl's clothes and fashion sense let alone a princess. Sinead sighs seeing him giving her confused look as she cups her face with her palms. Damien looked around and picked a red dress with purple borders as he decided to take a chance instead of being inresponsive. Hey, umm..... I'm not an expert in this field but this dress seems like it will look good on your highness. She looked at the dress still unsure. As he gives her an encouraging smile. "Just try it on, my lady" She took the dress and looked at him for some moments as the moon gets covered by clouds. The room gets even darker with a few candles being lit. She suddenly feels nervous around a man for the first time even though he's just a soilder in her father's army. She reminds herself she's a princess so he should be the one being nervous not her. She looked bravely in his eyes as he looks back fearlessly. She gets a bit annoyed by that and as she goes to get changed in the changing corner as he averts his eyes from her. She changes into the dress as she keeps thinking about his eyes which were innocent but also brave. Damien keeps looking at the ground as he smiles on her being a cute princess. "Are all the princess like this. Worrying about looking the best at their special day. She puts a lot of thought on her looks. Being a princess is surely not a piece of cake". He thinks to himself. As Sinead coughs fakely to let him know she has changed. Damien looks up at her slowly as she's standing in the dress he gave her. "How does it look" She asks impatiently. He takes a few steps towards her as he smile gently. "Nearly perfect, my lady". She looks at him confused. As he tucks a purple flower in her hair softly which is considered a lucky flower that grows in his village, he brought it for himself but just thought it will go well with the dress. Sinead blushes slightly as his hand brushes against her hair. As she turns around looking in the mirror as she was looking really pretty. She smiles shyly when she saw the flower it was a really pretty small purple flower that she never saw before. "This dress really goes well with the flower". She said as she turned around but Damien had started walking off the door as he waves at her without looking. Her heart beats as she saw him leave as she makes sure to reward him later

Damien reunited with his allies as they all had gatherd their assigned area's information. When they asked what did he found he shook his head slowly as they all laughed as they thought he will be the one to gather the most information. They started discussing about what to do next as the dance performance started for the party. They decided to use this opportunity to escape as they roughly made a map of the castle.

Damien walks off in the crowd as he takes a last look at Sinead who is surrounded by many of the guests wishing her and giving her gifts. She looks at his direction instantly like she knew he was looking at her. He smiles softly that she's still wearing the same dress with the flower. He thought to himself that he will not hurt her even if he kills her whole family as she is young and innocent at heart.

Damien and his allies succesfully got out of the castle as a young kid comes close to Damien handing him a letter. Damien opens the letter puzzeled as he doesn't get much letters usually. There was no name written on it but he recogniged from who it can be. The letter says. "Soilder, I don't know your name but I do know you deserved to be rewarded for your hel- yeah help. I wish to meet you again. Tomorrow! I may not look like it but I have a short temper. So be on time. Oh I didn't tell you the time. Umm. 5 pm in the evening my room!. "

Damien folded the letter as he thinks to himself that he should keeps the disguise for another day.....