Chapter 3

Mek led Nia towards the kitchen, making an excursion on their way. Nia enjoys the excursion, she couldn’t see such beauty in modern time in well preserved condition. The passerby servants in the mansion seem so concentrated and busy that they surely know what they are doing and what they should do. Nia felt lucky to be reincarnated as a Master, so she won’t be expected to fulfill others’ needs.

However, in every generation children are expected to bring prestige to their birth families, especially, daughters of honorable families are frequently exchanged for money, name or long life. Nia’s father is one of those ambitious parents, forcing her daughter to save the whole bloodline. Even though Khan and Nia were never happy to be in this marriage, they are not allowed to break this contract between families. Such circumstances may bring unhappiness for Nia, being in an unloved marriage while Khan can have plenty wives and children with them. Minera after taking over this body started to feel pity for Nia’s destiny, but she understands very well that she can do nothing to change her life.

The kitchen door opened. “ Hey, Leon, could you make something for the lady? She is hungry.” said Mek to the man standing near the stove, cleaning there. He nodded and started preparations. Nia had to wait, but waiting wasn’t that boring, she was so curious.

Kitchen door opened again, and a young boy came in with hands full with a pile of washed dishes. Unexpectedly, he almost dropped the dishes, a couple of plates dropping made a loud voice, attracting Nia’s attention to him. He seemed embarrassed during collecting up what he dropped, and even heard a loud warning from the chief. Then, she was invited to the next room by Mek.

Chief Leon ordered that youngster in a loud voice, “Pete, if you are done with the dishes, start cleaning some vegetables! We should prepare a meal for Lady Nia”. “Yes, Chief!” replied Pete, the youngster.

The Chief was working so fast. Pete completed his tasks, he didn’t wait there but tried to help his master in other things with no words from him. When the meal was ready, Pete served it to Princess Nia. Nia thanked him with a slight smile and light nod before his leave.

- So, this is my first meal in this world. I feel a little excited. 

She likes the food here a lot, maybe because the ingredients were very natural, or maybe the Chief’s skills are incredible. Nia enjoyed the meal to the fullest. Unfortunately, her body couldn’t accept such a pleasure this time.

- Ugh, crap! Was this girl feeding with only air or were they feeding pigs instead of her?!

Nia was cursing and feeling the sharp pain in her stomach. Mek picked her up and supported her towards her room. Nia feels that she wants to live. “It’s not going to kill me this time.” thought she. In the corridor, Nia stopped Mek.

-Mek, could you go and ask the kitchen to make something light for dinner? I should eat it on time this time to get better. I might not go long if this continues. I’ll wait for you here.

The servant rushed to accomplish her Master’s order. Nia was holding her stomach out of pain, leaning to the wall slightly. She felt heat inside and was sweating cold. After a while the pain gave up. She finally could straighten her back. She believed that she can find the way to her room herself, “Probably Mek catches up.” thought she, stepping up through the corridor.

The stone corridor in the manor seems endless. Nia worries about getting lost, still keeps walking.

-Do you think I am afraid of her father? I can assassinate her and anger him to trap him.

-No, you can’t!

Nia hears two men’s arguing voices, one seeming louder. In this mansion there are not many doors. Most of them are attached to bedrooms or bigger entrances like gates from outside. Nia out of curiosity sneaked into that room. The curtains in that big room were thick, one side clothing the entrance she came in. She stood there, behind the dark curtain, near her was standing a decorative small table with a flower vase.

The two men kept going…

- Lord Pers is going to cooperate with outsiders. It is not the right time yet. If anything goes wrong, all our progress goes to dust.

Nia sneak peeked behind the curtain, saw a young man talking to another younger man sitting on a throne-like seat. They both are attractive, well-built and in elegant robes.

- So, this rude guy is my “husband”? Yeah, he looks unreliable even though he is handsome. Probably, I can’t mess with him.

Nia had no other reason to stay there so she silently walked out.

- Oh, Mylady, I finally found you.

Mek approached the Princess from behind.

- How are you feeling now Lady?

- Much better. Don’t worry. I’ll be fine as soon as possible.

They were going and talking to each other on their way.

“Stop where you are!” an ordering musculine voice came from their back. They both were caught by surprise, standing still. The man approached them with loud footsteps, he stood in front of Nia. She saw the man’s face. He reached to her jaw with his palm and turned her face side to side. Letting go he said “ You look fine. Anyway, take care of yourself. You cannot die without my permission. Stop dreaming!” and walked away. Nia’s cheeks were stinging, she could feel that on her face for some time. Now, she is sure, this man is dangerous for her but she can’t run away from him right now.