After a long time she was happy. Andrew had said that she was getting better in interacting though she was still silent about the accident but she did talk to Andrew about her classes, her favourite book, movies and other stuff.

Though last week she had been sad since the voice in her head was quiet. He had angrily told her to get lost but after a while, she realized it was just the anger he had for his father that was emitted out on her. As soon as she decided to check back it was nothing but silence.

He actually might have meant the words he said, he didn't want her to be around. Who would want another gender voice in their head? No one was as desperate as her to communicate another soul without putting them in danger. And besides he was a Prince, he would be busy with other things.

As much as she should be okay with normal stuff, she needed the voice of Prince of Elm Lenora back in her head. She needed to be drowned in fantasy as reality was not worth facing then.

Gratefully he was back and he said he didn't block her out. And to some extent, his voice said that he had missed her. Maybe it was not right intuition but she decided to stick to her fantasy version.

Not only she liked his voice that somehow affected her heart, they both also had something in common; they both were cursed. And she could understand the feeling of loneliness that engulfed a person. They cannot share their pain, they leave in burden and guilt and are too scared to love or care.

She felt she needed to comfort the Prince. And mean while she had managed to make him a laugh, a reaction she didn't expect but immensely loved.

The idea scared her but she dismissed him as just a voice in her head.

It was weekend and she was planning to spend the night in an excursion to Elm Lenora's Prince practice lessons. Sleep was something that never came and if it did it was just filled with nightmares, now at least she had a way to keep her up.

So, are you ready to see some excellent swordsmanship?

His deep set voice affected her heart, both in shock and pleasure.

Hell yeah! I am totally excited.

"Aislin come down for a moment, please. I need help." Her mother called out.

She groaned loudly in frustration. How is that possible that mother's always intervened at the most crucial time be it in a book or a private chat with a voice in one's head.

I hear your mother calls for you. Ayduin's voice was laced with amusement.

Yeah well, she thinks I am alone and free right now.

Go on then let's see what help she needs! He said not successful in hiding his curiosity.

Maybe he was curious about her world as she was about his.

"Yes, mom what is it?" Her words came out more sharply than she intended.

"Umm...I am sorry to disturb you, honey. I was just cleaning out some stuff and I found this." She said showing a beautiful blue dress.

"It was your father's last gift to me. I never wore it, too painful for me. But if you want you can have it or I could throw it away if you don't like it." She said her eyes filled with tears now, her voice trembling.

Aislin got down to her knees and buried her head in the soft fabric of cloth. She tried to smell something that might remind her of dad. There was no way in hell she was throwing this dress away.

"I'll keep it." She said and tried to hurry back to her room.

She was not getting all mushy with a Prince in her head.

"Try it for me will you." She requested with her tear filled eyes.

It was impossible to refuse her grief stricken mother.

"Okay, give me a minute." She said suddenly feeling embarrassed.

How much could he see from her head?

Still there? She asked hoping there would be silence for a little while but as always her hope never fulfilled.

Yes. I am extremely sorry for your mother's loss and pain. She seems like a nice gentle woman. And I think you should fulfill her request. He said with genuine feeling.

Umm. I am really sorry you have to wait. It will just take few minutes and er..um.. if you don't mind avoid tuning in since I am changing clothes.

Aislin I see what your eyes see so I will not be able to see anything. I am not that disgraceful. He said it in a defensive tone but it had an edge of amusement in it.

Oh, fine then. Was all Aislin could manage in response.

She hurried back to her room, changed at her fastest speed and just to make sure everything was in place she looked in a mirror.

The dress looked out of place, her hair was tied in a messed up bun and eyes looked tired. Her face was clean but dull due to her latest sleeping patterns. And dress besides all her flaws looked flawless. It was of beautiful ice blue color. It was little tightened on shoulders since her mother was more slender than her.

She loved it, absolutely adored the dress. She had to smile at her image since she imagined her father staring down at her with affection.

The thought shocked her and she almost stumbled away from the mirror. He could see what her eyes could, she could not have shown him herself in this bed ragged state!

Avoiding the painful clutch forming in her stomach she showed the dress to her mother. Her reaction was as she expected, she hugged her and cried for a while.

"This looks beautiful on you." She whispered the words planting a peck on her forehead.

As she hurried back to her room in anxiousness, feeling utterly silly there was nothing but silence in her head. Maybe he had been a gentleman and left her alone.

You are striking! His voice breathless filled with surprise.

She could feel herself flush, she never blushed. But now she could feel the warmth in her ears down to the nape of her neck.

So he had seen her when she saw herself in the mirror and even in this untidy condition he said she was striking, was he being sarcastic or generous?

Yeah right! I have not even washed my face after I came back from school. She said trying to be cool about the whole thing.

He was silent now so she kept up the light mood.

And now I am at disadvantage, you have seen me but I still don't know if you are some hideous monster.

Thankfully he laughed and that made her smile.

Aislin, I assure you I am anything but hideous. And believe me when I say you are winsome because I live in a land filled with pale beauties. He said with sincerity.

Winsome? Ayduin...Winsome. Who even says that? She almost had to over come the feeling of pleasure after his praise when she heard him say that.

He just laughed in return, the sound was amazing. It felt like a light on the far end of a dark cave, filled with hope and rare.

So when do I see the practice session? She said changing the topic to steady her erratic heartbeat.

Once I get over distraction and set my mind straight! His replied left her reeling for an explanation!

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And I didn't plan this...swear but it just happened xD

What are your thoughts? :D