❝There will be a ball at the palace in two days. The king shall choose 100 women and one will be selected to be the prince's wife. Every woman above 16 and below 23 must be there in formal gowns and precious jewels. This is a royal command,❞
In whic...
I gathered medicine, clothes, some snacks, water, money and my safe box with pictures of my late parents. I didn't really have much time left, it was midnight soon. I spent the last few hours thinking of an escape plan. If I was selected to be a wife of the prince in this district, I'm sure the guards surrounding my area will keep a close eye on me.
I changed into a black oversized hoodie which could cover my face, and wore a mask. Before I left, I wrote a note to my friends, including Aunt Lee.
'Dear friends,
I'm sorry. I have to leave. I was told to do an absurd thing. I will remember you all. Don't forget me, please. I'll be back!
Hae Won'
I took one last glance at my clinic before heading out of the door.
I'll be missing this place.
-time skip-
The streets were soulless. Sound of rustling leaves could be heard when the wind blew, and you could hear one or two birds flocking about. It was cold, and I grabbed onto my bag tighter.
I walked and walked. I didn't know where I was going, honestly.
I found myself in a forest...? Okay...
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This place is more horrifying than I thought.
A branch cracked. Someone is here, and I don't know where. I heard footsteps coming closer and closer.
SHIT.
I just ran. Ran like there was no tomorrow. God, please help me, I don't wanna die right now. My face hit into a lot of branches and it's streaked with mud. My boots were obviously stained and my clothes were quite dirtied and torn.
Gross. One thing I hate the most is wearing dirty clothes.
"AH!" I tripped over some stupid roots of a stupid tree. "Damn it, I feel disgusting. What is wrong with my legs?" Standing up, I realised nothing was chasing me anymore. But... I also saw a house. Beside the house was a tall wall which had moss covering it. Hm, maybe I can stay there for the night.
Yep, I was desperate.
The house didn't seem very old. It looked pretty well-kept. I walked forwards, looking around my surrounding. I'm definitely lost, and maybe the owner of this place can help me.
I knocked on the door lightly. "Anyone there? H-hello?" I knocked a bit louder. "Hey, does anyone live here?"
Should I open the door? It's unlocked anyway.
No, that's too rude. I'm decent enough to know that. Ugh, I guess I'll just sleep out here.
