Scarborough Fair (Part 2)

 I heard the sound of the trumpets and the cheers of the people. I saw the flags with lion and horse image in it. Oh the King and his companions are here. Wesley came directly to me with a smile.

 "King James is here! I still can't believed His Majesty is here." Wesley said with excitement on his face.

 "Oh God blessed him!" I answered.

 We welcomed the king and his companions with our warm smile. His Majesty waved his arm and smiled to us while riding on his horse. Each knight has a lion and horse sigil on their breastplate. When they passed by, we threw some roses to them. But in that very moment, there was a knight dismounted from his horse and picked some rose on the ground. He came towards us and offered the rose to me. I was shocked. I could feel my face reddened. I could see the people watching and whispering around. When that happened, Wesley walked away. I couldn't moved. I feel stuck. The knight was tall and has a masculine figure that suits to his armor. He has a fair skin, freckles on his face and pale thin lips. But his eyes captivated me the most. His fade green eyes....... 

  "For you, my lady." he bowed his head and offered the rose.

  "You must be wrong sir. I'm not a lady. I'm not a highborn or something." I answered.

  "But I do believed, my lady, that all women living in this world deserved to be respected whether you're highborn or not. And it would be rude if you refused this lovely rose." he said smiling.

  "Oh well thank you sir. You're very kind." I answered and accepted the rose he gave me.

  "It's rare to find such beauty." he said looking at me and kissed my hand.

  "Hmm. I don't have the beauty or any kind of beauty sir." I answered, avoiding his beautiful eyes.

  "You're too kind miss. Apology, I forgot to asked, may I know your name my lady?"

  "Katalina." I answered timidly.

  "Your name suits you. Pretty."

He stared at me, smiling. I don't know what to say. I'm out of words. 

  "By the way, I'm......"

But then, another knight came and called him.

  "Sir Desmund, His Majesty wants your presence.... Right now."

  "Okay, I'll be right there." he answered

He looked at me and said....

  "Apology my lady, duty calls.. William..." he said while mounting on his horse.

  "Excuse me?" I said 

  "My name is William. I'm expecting your presence in the fair." he said. 

  Oh....Hope to see you again Sir...William

  And then he's gone.

I went home. Still wondering of what happened but then Mama called me.

  "Kataline are you okay?" she asked
 
  "Yes mama, I'm fine." I answered
 
  "Okay darling. By the way, could you buy me some sage, rosemary, parsley, thyme and black pepper in Mrs. Dukeham's fresh herbs and spices."

  "Okay mama."

I went to Wesley's house but he and his mother were in the fair already. The place was filled of travelling merchants with tents and market stalls. A variety of goods are being sold and some people are drinking in a tent. Nearby a tailor is negotiating with a noble lady. The opening of the fair was celebrated with an elaborate ceremony. Town officers rode on decorated horses, and were joined by musicians as they traveled through the narrow streets, reading the proclamation of the fair, and welcoming strangers to the town, who were urged to sell goods ‘of true worth'. Jugglers and dancers entertained His Majesty. King James was so happy. Some of his soldiers flirting with the ladies. Some of them were drinking, talking and laughing. But where's Sir William. I went to Mrs. Dukeham and bought the herbs and spices. But then Sir William came into sight and greeted me.

  "Well, hello my lady." he said
 
  "Just call me Katalina" I answered.

  "Okay my lady Katalina." he said smiling

Dear God.. His smile..I'm melting.... What are you doing Kataline?! You can't fall for this! Stop this instant!

  "Hmm, what are you thinking my lady?" he asked
 
  "Uhmm what? No. I mean nothing sir" I answered

  "May I invite you for a walk my lady Katalina?"
 
  "Apology, but I have to go home sir. Mama is expecting me to comeback early."

  "Oh well, can I go with you then?" he asked while waiting for me to answer.

  "Of course sir. How can I say no?" I said giggling.

  You're now flirting Kataline! No. You're not. You are just being nice.

  "We almost there" she said. When we arrived, Katalina opened the door. The house seems so quiet. "Mum! I'm home . We have visitor". She went to the kitchen and then I followed her. But we found Katalina's mother dumped on the floor and she's filled with blood. I immediately checked her pulse but we're too late. She's dead.

 "No no no no. Mama! Can you hear me? Mama please" she cried.

 "Katalina we have to go! Someone's here!" I whispered.

 "But my mum........."

 "She's dead my lady. I'm sorry but we have to go now before someone's get us killed or worse!"

We ran from the house and hid. I can feel her heavy breathing. I know she's crying and distress of what happened but I don't know how to ease her pain.

 "I'm sorry Kataline"

 "They butchered my mother! And I don't need your pity. I don't need your advice, sir." she said

 "Listen to me, I know it's hard for you right now but you have to be strong Kataline" 

But she's not listening.

 "I need to find Wesley." she said

  I have to tell my men before it's too late. They're here to kill His Majesty. Roman Catholics are here...