The young girl pulled the female servant, before the latter whispered something to her, which made her to stop.
Lexa turned back to where Arnold was and looked up at him, even though she was feeling awkward,
" I don't have money for the cheap shopping."
Then, she looked sideways and tried to maintain her annoyed expression, but she could feel how her cheeks were turning red as a feeling of discomfort was beginning to overwhelm her.
A low laughter was what both ladies heard, and Lexa's face became more red, feeling too embarrassed. She wanted to back down and take back her words, but it was of no use now.
Arnold stood akimbo and laughed out, shaking his head and staring unbelievably at Lexa.
" Do you know you amaze me?"
"Huh? How?" Lexa managed to ask but frowned at the same time.
" Weren't you the one who was hitting me with your sharp tongue a moment ago? Lexa, you are so hard to comprehend. One minute you are sharp and another minute, you are gentle. This is really confusing."
The Prince shook his head, his laughter now dying down, but there was a weird look on his face. He stared down at the girl due to him being taller than her and curled his lips up.
Okay, that's it! Lexa couldn't stand it anymore. She didn't care if what Arnold said was true or not. Her head burned in fury and humiliation, with a thin invincible smoke coming out from her ears and nose. This just defined how much grill she was feeling.
The young girl wasn't interested in the cheap shopping anymore, and she turned around to meet Anatalia's eyes.
" Let's take our leave!"
Arnold saw just how annoyed and mad Lexa was, but he only found it amusing. He liked how furious she appeared right now, and he thought she looked cute.
He was really surprised, when the young girl said she had no money for the cheap shopping despite how she talked back to him. He wasn't vexing, but it just stunned him. Not that he meant to mock her or laugh at her, but he couldn't help it.
The Prince saw Lexa was about to leave the market, when he swiftly pulled Lexa into his strong chest. This caught the young girl by surprise, and she yelped a little bit as, she crashed onto his strong rigid chest.
" Hey, I was just kidding," his chest vibrated as he chuckled softly.
Anatalia widened his eyes, but she was wise enough to tear her gaze away from them.
" Let me go!"
Lexa protested and tried to free herself from Arnold's strong arms and chest. She didn't like how Arnold grabbed her, and now her eyes caught some werewolves who were looking at them. And she could see how they were whispering among themselves.
" Are you still annoyed at me?" He whispered, and Lexa swore she could feel his hot breath warming the hairs on the back of her neck.
" No!" She grumbled and pouted, " Let me go!"
"Fine!" He coincided and released her.
As soon as Lexa was released, she glared at Arnold and hissed lowly.
" I can take you for the cheap shopping," he offered gently and stared apologetically at her.
Lexa shook her head and refused, trying to be polite since all eyes were now on them, but her anger still got the best of her, " No Prince Arnold, I think we had enough for today!"
She was still really mad and just wanted to leave this market place and be alone in her rooms. It had become her solace place now.
Anatalia's face brighten and beamed, " That would be a great thing Prince Arnold."
" Then, let's all go," Arnold ignored Lexa's words and dragged the young girl with him to where the cheap store was.
Lexa glared at Anatalia, but the latter also ignored her, and she fumed more.
They got to where the cheap store was, and Anatalia led the way. Arnold ask her to get anything they want, and that he would pay.
The whole store was simply beautiful, and it immediately made all the anger Lexa felt to melt down. The young girl was now smiling, as she checked the whole store. Picking whatever she think was attractive.
Arnold stood beside Lexa and subtly peeked at the young girl beside him. He saw how her smile could light up a really dark atmosphere and make it bloom. Anatalia was far away from them, and she was too busy ogling at the cheap dresses and shoes. Though, they were cheap, but the quality was really okay, and it turns out Arnold was wrong on that part.
" Do you think this is pretty?"
Lexa pointed to a golden long halter neck gown and turned to Arnold.
" Yes, it is. Anything looks lovely on you," Arnold nodded and answered her absentmindedly.
He also didn't know why he said that, but the deed was already done.
" Huh?" Lexa was surprised to get that kind of compliment, but she rolled her eyes and shrugged.
Soon, they were done with the cheap shopping and cosmic smiles could be seen on both ladies face. They got alot of things, and it really made their day. Anatalia was more happy, and she couldn't stop grinning widely.
" Thank you Prince Arnold," Anatalia and Lexa chorused heartily, expressing their gratitude.
" Nahhh, you don't have to."
Arnold waved his hands and helped the girls with the loads.
Lexa stared at Arnold for a while, smiling gently, and she immediately looked down, when Arnold turned his face to her.
" Are you staring at me?"
He inquired shamelessly. He knew she was staring at him, but he just felt like teasing her.
Lexa lifted her face up, and now her expression was different. She wondered how Arnold thinks sometimes, and honestly it annoyed her.
" There is nothing good to look at you," she lied and started walking away.
" Don't mind her Prince Arnold." Anatalia gave a toothy grin and immediately scrambled away.
Arnold clenched his jaws and combed his hair, using his long thick fingers.
This girl is surely something else, he thought.
He couldn't believed how the girl was just so different from the other girls he had seen. She was too bold, daring, and definitely roguish.
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~ Phoenix City, America - Earth ~
Camela was still detained at the city jail, and it was getting really unbearable for her. It had been more than six days now.
She hated how her freedom was too limited, and now she had turn into something else. The attractive looking woman had now turned into a furious hag, and it made her fury rise so high.