Reading Mr Reed

The land of peace was known to be the most peaceful place on earth, after so many years. The people were hardworking, good in communication, and in producing food.

In the land, there was a small house located at the mountain of strength in peace land. A young girl lived there with her step mother and step sister. Her name is DEBORAH.

She is a beauty in the eyes of men, but a threat in her step mother and sister's eyes.

Her step mother AGNES, hated Deborah with passion, due to the fact that she was both her father and grandfather's favorite.

After the death of the both of them, Agnes took control over the house and turned Deborah into a slave.

Her daughter LUCY, hated Deborah too. She always made sure she got Deborah into trouble.

One day,Deborah was washing the clothes, belonging to her step sister,outside. She saw the king's guards and his son the prince, training at a field with their swords.

Deborah love watching them, because it reminded her of her grandfather. Her grandfather was both a blacksmith, warrior, an artist and a story writer.

She remembered when she was little and he told her a story about a powerful man named REED. He talked about how brave and powerful he was, and she fell in love with him.

"Really grandfather?" Deborah had asked her grandfather then.

" Yes my dear. Reed killed all the Demons that came his way. He was really powerful ," John answered her.

" Wow! I like Reed. He's my hero," she had said, carrying her grandfather's sword up, trying to be like Reed.

And it's because of him that Deborah began to train herself on how to fight with a sword, with the help of her grandfather.

Looking at the prince made her happy thinking of her childhood. Seeing that she was almost done with her work, she stood up quietly, tiptoed out of the compound and quickly straight to the field.

She ran like a child looking so happy to be out of the compound. She got to a tree which was close to the field and she could see some people watching the prince.

"Impressive!"

" Wonderful! "

" Amazing! "

Those were the words Deborah could hear from the people. She became eager and desperate to see the prince clearly. She moved closer, then in no seconds, she was at the front.

Watching the prince train made everyone cheer and clap for him.

Deborah too was very happy. She was so engrossed in the training, that she didn't notice her step sister Lucy beside her.

Lucy's agenda at the field was to gain the prince's attention. She had applied so much make-up on her face, that she almost looked like a clown. She was with her friends.

They were all admiring the handsome prince as he trained.

Suddenly, as Lucy was showcasing herself in front of the prince, her eyes came across Deborah, who was cheering for the prince.

" What...what are you doing here?"Lucy shouted. Dragging the attention of both the prince and the crowds.

Deborah turned and became stunned on seeing her step sister.

"Oh no! I'm in trouble," Deborah panicked in fear.

Lucy became very angry to see Deborah on the field. She was yelling at her. " I said what are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be working at home?".

"Well, I...I was..." Deborah stammered.

"You were what Deborah? Running away from home right?" Lucy accused.

Deborah was feeling unhappy with the way Lucy was treating her. To the extent that she couldn't bear it.

Lucy noticed the prince coming towards her direction. This amused her to increase her voice even more.

"Don't tell me you stole my mother's expensive necklace, because nowadays her things are always missing. You must be a thief!" Lucy accused openly.

"No, I didn't steal anything, I promise!" Deborah cried out loud.

That's when they heard the prince's voice.

"What's going on here?" the prince asked,looking at the both of them.

Lucy greeted him and said, "My prince!"

She blushed before changing her face expression into an evil one, after glaring at Deborah.

"This thief stole my mother's expensive necklace. Now she's making a run for it. Since you're here, please be kind to this helpless Damsel and punish this thief."

Lucy frowned at Deborah, and stared at the prince, so that he would see how beautiful she looks.

The prince gazed at Deborah, who was looking scared. Then he questioned her, " Did you steal anything from her mother?".

"No my prince? I didn't ," Deborah responded. Defending her innocence.

All the crowds were gazing at Deborah and Lucy as the prince was busy settling the matter.

All of a sudden, someone among the crowds, said out loud, " Hey! Isn't that Deborah? The grand daughter of that evil man that tried to destroy this town?"

"Yeah!!,you're right! What is she doing here? "