THE UNEXPECTED WIFE : CHAPTER 11 – 20

THE UNEXPECTED WIFE : CHAPTER 11 – 20

By Cisca. H.

Chapter 14 : ENYA’S FIRST TRAINING.

Early the next day, Enya left her room with her now and arrow. She followed from the underground door and made it out of the castle.

She had gone alone, and the weather was a bit dark. She was going to meet Jonah, her new teacher.

They met by the road of the street, where they walked up to the hillside where no one can see them.

” I found this place Interesting for my lesson, what do you say about it? “

” It is a perfect place. When shall we begin the training? “

” From now on, you will only address me as your princess outside this field. Unless that, I am your student. “

” But My Lady… “

She didn’t let him finish his words, ” As your princess, that is an order.”

She looked up to the sky, ” When shall we begin, Teacher?” She asked back.

” We must wait until the sun rises so we can see what we are doing. Why don’t we get the boards ready while we wait for the sun to wake?”

” Sure.”

They cut sticks in different sizes and shapes. Jonah having knowledge about archery had to do almost everything while Enya sat and watch.

” Why do we need two?” She asked.

” That’s an extra.” He pointed to the board at the left side. ” I will use it for the training. “

After he was done setting up the boards, he took the bow and an arrow from her, giving it a shot direct at the centre of the circle marks.

Enya’s mouth widened in amazement at his great effort. It looked easy in the eyes, but she knows too well that it wasn’t.

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The morning has finally surfaced, the sun shining through the earth.

Enya held her bow firmly in her grip, pulling it up. She slightly stretched it, on Jonah’s third count, she shot the arrow.

It was her first attempt, and likewise her first miss.

She shot the arrow and again it flew above the board. ” Damnit!” She cursed. ” Why is this not working?”

” You have to calm down, My Princess, this doesn’t call for rush. All you need to do is focus at that point. ” He pointed to the board. ” Try again. “

She picked one arrow from the ground, stretching it with the bow. She shot it again, this time it hung above the board.

” That is a relief.” But was it to her?

Enya felt like she wasn’t doing it better. She almost lost hope she would ever be like her Great great-grandmother, Lady Lola.

So many attempts has she made and they all seem to be in vain.

Jonah had gone to pick the arrows, returning back with countless of them. ” The sky is still bright for us. We still have enough time before the day breaks. “

” Enough time without getting any good thing from this. ” She hissed, sitting on the ground. ” Why do I feel like I can’t be like her?”

” Like who?” Jonah asked, sitting on the ground too.

” Lady Lola. “

Jonah chuckled. ” Lady Lola didn’t just became a great archer, she underwent this same training as you are. “

” I feel like I am too slow to learn. “

” No, you are not. You learnt how to handle a bow at your first try, you are the first student I have ever thought to handle a bow so sudden. “

” How many students have you thought? “

” Five, you made it six. “

” Are they within Pendamour? “

” No, they have left to their hometowns. How do you know about Lady Lola? ” He asked.

” At first, I knew her from a book but then, I was told that she is my Great great-grandmother.”

Jonah stared at her in disbelief. ” I couldn’t believe it too, so I won’t blame you if you have to doubt it.”

” Why do you think you can be like her? ” He asked.

Enya looked at him, then stared away. ” I always believe in my instincts, and I am doing what it tells me to do. “

” What does it says? “

” You are not alone, the spirit of Lady Lola lives in you. ” She smirked. ” I can feel it, I only need to keep trying. “

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Early the next day Enya left the castle before the cock crows. She had gone along with her bow and arrows.

She started practicing hours before Jonah came. Those words she had spoken to Jonah yesterday had given her reasons why she ought to keep moving forward.

Though she had so much miss, but Enya never stopped giving it a try.

” Focus, pay close attention to your target. Take a deep breath, hold firmly and at my count of three, you shoot your arrow. ” Jonah instructed.

Enya did as he had said, taking a deep breath. ” Three.. Two… One.” She released the arrow and in one swift, the arrow landed on the third circle of the board.

” Great!!” Jonah shouted excitedly.

Enya was shocked, she had made it from the fifth circle to the third in just one day. Now, she was beginning to believe in her instincts the more.

“ You are not alone, the spirit of Lady Lola lives in you. “

She had decided to starve herself if she doesn’t make it to the first circle, directly to the pin point. ” I know I still have a long way to go.” She would say to herself.

Even the next, and the next day after, she left home without having anything in her stomach.

She has promised herself not to let anything distract her, not even Love. She was determined to be a great warrior and a legend just like Lady Lola.

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On the fourth night if her training, she had returned a but early that night. She had her bath and a little rest too.

When it was time for dinner, she went to the dinning hall to dine with her family.

” Enya,” her mother called in between the dinner. ” your father and I have been so worried sick about your whereabout lately.

You leave early in the morning and return late at night. We were even told you barely had breakfast. What is it you aren’t telling us? ” She asked, concerned.

” It is nothing, mother. I have decided to go out on a walk every day. “

” We understand why you have to do that but, sneaking out so early isn’t the best way to handle this. “

” It is not what mother thinks that is my reason for leaving the castle. Besides, I am old enough to take care of myself, seal around the world without anyone’s consent. Or, do you still think I am little for that? “

” No, that is not what we are talking about. We are only worried, that’s all. “

” Do not worry too much about me, everything will be alright. ” She assured them.

Just then, Lord Rodriguez entered. Immediately, a broad smile played on Anna’s face. ” Guess I am a bit late tonight.” He said, making himself comfortable.

He was surprised to see Enya, of course everyone are. Their gaze met and almost immediately, Enya took it off.

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