: : Summary : : Story about the other ancient lovers....
While Nefertiri was in her sai lesson, Seti called Tefen forth.
�Yes, my lord�
�Tefen, I have called you here because since you have entered my house the princess has not gotten into any mischievous acts. My daughter has become more mature with you by her side, and I have noticed that the two of you have become great friends.�
Tefen felt a bit nervous not knowing where Seti was getting at.
�I see that my daughter has come to a place in her life where she can handle the responsibilities that correspond to her as a princess. As you know my wedding is to be held on the next full moon, yet before that day I will concede my daughter the privilege of becoming the protector of the Bracelet of Anubis. How do you feel about this?�
�Lord, it is not something which I have a say in, yet I think that the princess is able to handle any responsibilities that are placed upon her hands.�
� I do appreciate to hear that from you. Now, there is another matter, which I have to discuss with the princess. Can you please escort her to my chamber once her practices are concluded.�
�I will do just that,� Tefen bowed towards Seti and made his way towards where Anck-su-namun and Nefertiri practiced.
At the sai practice things had gotten out of control. Anck-su-namun and Nefertiri�s practices no longer resembled practices but were more like battles from which they both ended up hurting each other. This time Nefertiri as usual ended on the ground.
�tsk, tsk, tsk�Nefertiri you should try to keep balance and your eyes open,� said Anck-su-namun with a smile on her face.
Nefertiri got up from the ground and assumed position for the continuation of the practice.
�You should be the one keeping your eyes open, people are talking,� said Nefertiri as she struck a blow towards Anck.
�Yes, they are,� said Anck as she returned the blow.
�Do you not care that they are talking about you and that witch doctor. Do you not care about my father?� asked Nefertiri as she walks away from Anck and takes off her mask.
�There is no truth in their words, at least when it is towards me. But I think that whatever they say about me does not compare to what is being said towards you and your Med-jai,� said Anck as Tefen stepped in.
Anck-su-namun continued to make comments towards Nefertiri, which infuriated her and led her to attack Anck with more force than before. Upon seeing the fight between the two women Tefen soon went to them and stopped the battle before it could get any worse.
�Princess, your father wishes to speak to you,� said Tefen giving an I-don�t-trust-you stare to Anck.
�Goodbye Princess. Med-jai� said Anck as they left the room.
�I hate that woman, I wish she would just disappear from our lives,� said Nefertiri as she got herself ready to visit her father.
�I don�t trust her or the high priest. You should advice your father against those two.�
�I have tried, and you know that, but he just will not listen. I don�t know what to do.�
�I know�
She leaned in and kissed his lips. The kiss soon turned into a passionate embrace. They finally parted out of breath.
�I think we should be on our way, otherwise father will wonder about,� she with a smile.
They made their way to Seti�s chamber. Once there Tefen stayed outside with the other med-jais while Nefertiri went inside to speak to her father.
�Hello Father,� said she following with a kiss.
�You look absolutely fabulous,� said Seti smiling at the young princess.
�Father, you know I don�t like,� said she blushing.
�But you do. It is the truth.� Seti embraced his daughter and showered her with kisses.
�Father why did you want to speak to me?� asked she still in his embrace. Seti let go of her.
�Well, I have seen that you have grown, my dear girl,� said Seti
� You have received the best training and education that other princesses wish for, and you have demonstrated that you are ready to become protector of the Bracelet of Anubis,�
�I�I am honoured,� said a speechless Nefertiri
�I am glad you feel that way,� said Seti
�Now there is another order of business that I would like to speak to you about,� said he
� It is about your weeding to that woman?� she asked getting about uncomfortable. �Father , I really feel that you should not marry her. She is not what you think she is.�
�That woman has a name� and you should began to treat her with respect, for she will soon be your mother�
�She is not my mother, and she will never be!� she yelled angrily
�Stop defending her and open your eyes and see what she really is. She is evil and does not love you. She is only with you for your position and fortune,� she screamed
�ENOUGH!!!!,� screamed a furious Seti
� I will not discuss mine and Anck-s-namun�s relationship with you. This is not what I called you here for. For Amun�s sake, you are definitely a child.�
�But father, listen to me�.�
�Not in this subject. I am sorry, but she is my love as well as you, and I will not have another argument with you.�
�Fine, do as you please, it is your life, if she ends it that is not my problem as you say.�
�Do not be angered. Everything will work out. I am sorry if I was too harsh upon you. I know that you just want to protect me, but Anck-su-namun will do the same. Now, I want us to discuss what I initially wanted to converse with you about. You are at the right age and many admirers have spoken to me. I would like you to consider a marriage.
�What???�Father�I�.�
�You do not have to say anything right away, but please do think about it. Next week we will be presenting the honour of the Bracelet of Anubis to you. Upon that feast there will be many young princes from afar. Look to them for a husband�
As Seti finished these words Anck-su-namun walked into the room and Nefertiri quickly fled for her chamber with Tefen following close behind. Once in her chamber, she told him all that had been spoken between her and her father.
�I will not marry any of those princes. He cannot make me. I already have you, you are my husband,� she said to Tefen at the point of shedding tears
Not knowing what to say, Tefen just comforted her with his touch.
End of chap.7
Note:
If you�re not sure who Tefen is, you�ll find out at the end of the fic!!!!