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Post by Alexander on Feb 3, 2008 14:19:01 GMT -5
The silence who was caused by Alexander gaze and touch made him smile, cause all of sudden she seemed to be blushing. She liked it, but did not speak about it as she instead lot him continue with what he did. In deep looks he kept on watching her, as well his hand touched hers, but when the bartender came with another glass of wine their connection were lost for a minute. When the glass was given and the person returned to his own, they ones again were able to speak. As she spoke on and answered him, he with a smile listened with a curious look."Indeed, let us celebrate this good deeds and enjoy the night as free Greeks."With that said he rose his goblet of wine, ready to cheer with her.
However as he silent waited for her to rise her glass, he took the chance to get a good look at her. Her beauty was quite a sight, thought her face had turned red quite a lot by what happened earlier. As his hand was raised with the glass, his other free hand kept holding her free hand in his. Gentle he touched it, as soft he thought her skin felt. Deep he looked into her eyes, but still he waited for her respond with the glass.
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Post by Anthea on Feb 4, 2008 11:28:08 GMT -5
(Well, I guess we should jump to the next scene or maybe a little in our plot, what do you say? Otherwise I will run out of ideas what to talk about with our two characters ) Anthea took a few sips of her first glass of Retsina, but her mind was not concentrated on the light-yellow liquid at all. Instead, she was far more concentrated on the man at her side, Alexander. She enjoyed talking to him, for he had seen far more of the world than she has. He could offer her what most men in the palace could not, and what most men in this tavern could not either, for their mind seemed to be not able to think further than the city walls. As well, she enjoyed his touch, for he kept touching her hand. She was young and did not think of anything evil coming from him, but thought that he was interested in not only talking with her. In his eyes she saw depth and this made herself interested in him, this was why she stayed in his company and why she felt so comfortable around him, although she could not describe it any better. She only could say that she never had felt this way before.
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Post by Alexander on Feb 4, 2008 12:53:43 GMT -5
(Hehe yes sure, would be good to skip on I believe. Don't want this to feel boring or difficult.)
By touching each others glass to cheer for life and their moment of meeting, he after looked at her with deep passion and interest. She blushed more then ever, and her beauty were totally breath taking as quiet she sat close to him. An idea came to his mind while tension between them rose strong, it was as love filled the air and more they were drawn to each other. Special the moment they shared, thought unknown for what could happen. After some time of thinking, Alexander decided to suggest the idea he came up with."Would you like to go somewhere private?"He whispered, not sure if she liked the idea but hoped she accepted it.
If she accepted the suggestion, a lot more could happen then sitting around talking as they now did. He did not wish to seem eager, cause kind she were and pretty he looked. Even young as she was, his mind did not care. Anthea seemed more then ready for fun, if it was the reason to her coming to the tavern. The feelings that had grown between them surely had gone stronger by the touch and looks, thought he did not wish to offend her by asking such questions. It was up to her to decide, if she would like to go somewhere private or not.
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Post by Anthea on Feb 4, 2008 15:02:08 GMT -5
When Alexander mentioned that he wished them to go to some private room, Anthea reacted nervously. She knew, this tavern had about five or six private rooms up for rent in the first floor, where often people retired, too drunk or tired, or too lusty. She knew, Alexander was interested in her, she had noticed that since he had taken her hand, stroke it, leaned closer. She liked him too, not only his muscular body, but also his personality, his kindness. Still, she was unsure if she now should go up to a private room with him.
At last, she answered him, putting a sweet smile on her face, hoping that he would not be angry that she would not accept his offer. "Alexander, I... I'm not sure if this is a good idea? Maybe... we should meet again, and get to know each other better before... that?" She was not sure if his intentions really were only intimate, but still, she did not know him for long yet and the princess of the area came through, nervosity.
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Post by Alexander on Feb 4, 2008 15:31:03 GMT -5
Alexander watched her curiously as he waited for her to answer, when she finally did it made him disappointed slightly. However he understood, if she was not ready he would not push into things she did not want. Tight and careful he held onto her hand, but still looked at her deep into the eyes as a smile were seen on her face. He knew she didn't mean anything bad about it, she were just not ready yet. With a careful look down, he gathered his thoughts but looked back at her again sonly as he answered to what she said."Sure, I guess your right. Let us wait then, does this mean you have to go?"He said and asked, wondering what now was to happen.
He hoped she were not mad at him, even she did not look like it. Close he held onto her hand, as a lot he cared for her. Scaring her away was something he did not wish, cause beautiful she were and a strong feelings had grown for her. She were young and he was old, however age did not matter at the time they lived in. If love could be found between two, then nothing could stop them from being with each other. Alexander who had started to care a lot about her, wanted more and more time with her. He just hoped that if she were to leave, that they would meet again later on.
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Post by Anthea on Feb 6, 2008 9:13:19 GMT -5
Anthea took another great gulp of the honey-colored liquid, and felt the sour taste etching and running down her throat. She did not hasten, for on one hand she did not wish to leave Alexander's side yet, on the other she enjoyed being in freedom, not in the palace, watched over constantly. Alexander had awoken feelings deep in her that she did not know yet, she could only guess what it was. And yet, she knew, his last words were right: She should leave for her home, and would meet him at another time. Soon she had finished the glass of Retsina and looked back into Alexander's eye.
"Yes, I will have to leave now. But, if you wish, we can meet here again, maybe tomorrow? If you're still in town?" She offered, sensing that she had discouraged him a little, making him unsure if she was interested in him at all.
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Post by Alexander on Feb 7, 2008 9:43:56 GMT -5
With interest Alexander watched Anthea, he thought she were beautiful but the news about her leaving was a pity. He didn't want her to leave, as a good connection they had got by speaking with each other. He at least hoped if she were to leave, that they would meet again. When she spoke finished, he answered kindly in return."Tomorrow would be nice, but I am only staying here in a few days. However, meeting you again I would appreciate a lot."With that said he smiled back to her in return, wanting her to believe she had not disappointed him since happy he were about their meeting.
Seeing her again was something he looked forward to a lot, she were a wonderful girl that he would like to know better. Deeply he looked into her eyes, as at the same time he touched her hand softly to show he cared for her. He hoped she had interest in him, cause he surely had in her.
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Post by Anthea on Feb 9, 2008 4:48:02 GMT -5
Anthea's heart bled to leave Alexander for she truly wished to remain in his company, here far away from the palace. However, she knew her decision had been the only right one to make. After all, she could not rely on the fact that hardly ever any servants or soldiers from the palace, who knew her, came to this tavern. And if they would see her here, sitting with a stranger, it would have severe sequels, for both of them. They certainly would take Alexander into custody to make sure he had not abused Anthea in any way. And Anthea would be watched over even more than before, she would have hardly any chance left to escape the strictness of the palace. She also needed to be cautious now, so that Alexander certainly would not get to know who she truly was, she feared that he then would not want to have anything to do with her.
Even although Anthea wished to stay, she now got up, and with a smile towards Alexander she spoke "Good, then I will see you here tomorrow. I can't await it!" She said, smiling radiantly. She then leaned forward a little and placed a kiss on his right cheek before she finally moved off her chair and turned to leave.
(Well, let's jump to the next evening then, shall we?)
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Post by Alexander on Feb 9, 2008 13:18:05 GMT -5
(Oh alright, sure lets jump to the next evening. Will be interesting. )
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Post by Anthea on Feb 11, 2008 4:34:10 GMT -5
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The next evening, Anthea could not await it to leave the palace, to go to the tavern and see Alexander again. She could not choose what to wear, although she knew that she could not wear any of her precious, delicate clothes, for she needed to look like a poor farmer's girl. In the end, after a long time of thinking what both looked poor but at the same time pretty on her, she had chosen a light blue dress, which was teared apart at many places already but patched with similar looking cloth pieces. It was not one of the finest dresses, but both the color as also the cut made it look perfect on Anthea.
At last, she put on a brown cloak as well and pulled it over her head so that surely no one in the palace would recognize her. At last, she climbed into a small tunnel which was hidden behind some curtains. It was a narrow path, she had to duck low, but soon she found herself outside of the palace gates, in the deep heart of the city. This path she had found when she was a small girl, long time ago, when she was quarrelling with her parents and had been locked in her room for her forwardness. Since then, she escaped her golden prison as she saw the palace from time to time.
It did not take long that Anthea arrived at the Tavern, but she could not see Alexander anywhere yet. So, she took place at a table this time, waiting for him.
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Post by Alexander on Feb 24, 2008 19:40:15 GMT -5
As the night before, Alexander was dressed the same. With the light cloths he had on, showing his pride like an Athenian who loved the work he did. However still his eye where lapped over, when under it looked terrible. Late he got to the tavern, as a lot of work he had done earlier that day. When he finally reached the place, he took a sigh and stepped in. While his gaze went to search for the woman he so much wished to see, after a short moment looking he sonly found what he was looking for. Thea, the beautiful woman he so easily had got connection with. A smile rose at his face, as he carefully approached to meet her. The dress she had on were not just simply, but also perfectly fitting to her slight figure and softness."Hello, sorry I am late. Much work was to be done before I ever could leave, may I sit?"Alexander spoke with a smile, glad to see her again as well he wished to sit close to her.
Curiously he scanned her body, cause eye catching her beauty truly was. He knew she was younger, but unimportant it was to him as so many men around seemed to like younger ladies as she and others. Drunk the people around went, when a lot they had to drink and waitresses to that easily made their heart bump. With the place filled with laugher and joy, many went to find places of peace as some did not care. Alexander himself was very glad he and Thea could meet again, since more he wished to happen then last time they saw each other. However the looks he had on her, was not to make her scared of him but to show he cared." You look beautiful tonight, I hope you haven't waited to long."He said with a smile and sat down, sitting close as others around also seemed interested.
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Post by Anthea on Feb 26, 2008 5:32:09 GMT -5
Anthea's face instantly lit up when she saw Alexander entered the tavern at last. She got up, so that he easier could see her. "That does not matter, I did not wait long. It is good to see you again." she greeted him cheerfully, before sitting down again. She did not wait long at all, for she had not even ordered anything to drink yet. She was not sure what this night was to bring, but she was relieved to be with Alexander again, she had missed him.
Deep down inside she wondered whether she should tell him the truth about herself, that she was the princess of Achaea. She liked Alexander, very much, even although she was young and naiv, and he was so many years above her, she could tell that she was about to fall in love with him. His presence made her feel warmer and safer, fluttering somehow, like with butterflies in one's belly. And therefor, she felt a desire in her that she was supposed to be honest with him.
At his compliment, she smiled brightley and returned "That's very sweet of you, thank you. But I only have come as well, I have not even yet ordered. But tell me, on what work have you been working so long?" She asked, her curiosity speaking again.
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Post by Alexander on Feb 27, 2008 12:46:41 GMT -5
Alexander was glad to see Anthea again after they so long had been departed, at least they where able to meet again. Having her close made his heart surely go faster then normal, thought relaxed he watched her. Not only did she look beautiful, but she as well smelled greater then any other. It looked as if she was more rich then poor, even her cloths seemed normal. Her eyes coughed his easily, since never before had he met any beauty better then she. Now as they both sat close again, he curiously watched what she did and listened to what she spoke. In return to her words, he simply answered."Oh, well. I have been signed by the king of Athens to work with plans for Acropolis, he wants me to be the architect who shall rebuild it."Alexander said with a smile, thought in slowly moves he moved to hold Anthea`s hands in his.
Since their last meeting, he believed that nothing wrong would happen by him touching her hands again. Mostly cause the day before she had not reacted against it, but also that their feelings seemed to had grown stronger then ever. He knew she was younger, thought having her close was something he wanted more and more."Anyway, maybe we should order something to eat and drink? As none of us have had time to order that yet, or what you think?"Alexander asked curious, wondering what she wanted to do. Mostly he would like to spend time alone with her, thought unsure he was in what she wanted. Her flirting clearly showed she cared for him, but how much did she? Maybe she was in love with him, as he was to be in her. If things went well between them, then he would ask for her hand in marriage thought unknown he still was about her past and family.
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Post by Anthea on Mar 2, 2008 12:26:47 GMT -5
Anthea sat down again after greeting Alexander, feeling her stomach grumble deep inside. It has been some time since she had eaten, and she was hungry. However, she turned back her attention to Alexander, looking at him with big and interested eyes when he told her about going to Athens, for he was elected to rebuild the Acropolis. Much has she heard about this phenomenal building already, but never seen it. "Well, that is a wonderful opportunity for you, to get out of here and see more of the world, become famous." She replied, maybe a little reserved at this moment. The tidings that he was leaving was saddening her, she wanted him to stay for she enjoyed his company and their talks.
She smiled slightly when feeling his cool, rough hands on her again, and she added "And well, today I heard they have pork, so if you are hungry, maybe we could order some?"
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Post by Alexander on Mar 2, 2008 13:01:51 GMT -5
"Indeed, it truly is a wonderful opportunity but yes let us get some food in our stomach. I am starving, which I believe you also are."He answered with a smile, looking at her with all care and love as deeply his feelings grew in her presence. She was wonderful, not only in her look but also her personality. The way she spoke was as well elegant, different then others which he thought was special. Now as they would eat together on the tavern they meet, more they would understand each other and possible make a stronger bond between them both. Alexander felt easily that he was to fell in love with her, but curious he still was in how she felt. However the news that he had to leave the next day made him sad, more time he wished to spend with the wonderful lady he had meet. Although he hoped that if things went good between then, then maybe she could follow.
As they both agreed in getting something to eat, he quickly ordered one of the waitresses over and spoke what they wished to eat and drink. Since he was the man, he thought it was suitable for him to pay with the money he had earned. A woman was like a treasure, which had to be taken good care if everything was to go well. After the orders was made, he gentle turned to look at her again as his hands touched hers. He could see that she liked what he did, but unsure he still was on how she felt.
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