What If?

03

"How long have you been appointed Princess Jennette personal doctor?"

"Twelve years."

"So when Jennette was only five years old is when you were officially appointed her personal doctor?"

"That is correct."

"You were quite young weren't you?"

"Seventeen."

"Can you tell me why a seventeen-year-old boy would be appointed to be a personal doctor of someone with such high status? Doctors are usually as old as you are now with many years of experience to even be appointed a Baron's personal doctor."

"Both my parents were some of the best doctors known to this kingdom and they taught me everything they knew from when I was little. I took the medical exam when I was only thirteen and passed with the highest score of everyone else."

"That quite impressive."

"Thank you." He responded. He was now more relaxed his leg bouncing finally stopped. It was now time to ask him more serious questions.

"With Lady Zera Ayer, daughter Duke and Duchess Ayer, how long have you been her personal doctor?" This time he hesitated for a moment seeming surprised to hear this question.

"Ten years."

"And how old was she then?"

"Nine."

"What do you think of Lady Zera?"

"She's a very kind and beautiful woman, Your Highness." A small smile crept onto his lips but disappeared instantly."That's quite kind of you to say so." I tell him. This was going just as I wanted but still, it was no time to relax.

Before he could say anything I continued with my next question. "Dr.Evanston, there has been a rumor that you have hurt your arm. Is that true?"

"Uh, yes, Your Highness."

"Can you show us please?"

"It doesn't look so good, Your Highness. It isn't fit for a lady to have to see such a sight." His guard went right back up. His leg was bouncing once again.

"Show us your arm, please," I asked again.

"Your Highness I'm sor-"

"Doctor Jaylen Evanston, show us your arm or you will be punished for refusing to cooperate. Now please show us your arm." I ask him again. He began to roll up his jacket exposing his arm that was completely wrapped up in bandages.

Then he unraveled his bandage exposing his arm and whispers flooded the room. His arm was completely black as if it were burnt. It was indeed not a pretty sight.

"How did this happen?"

He remained silent.

"Lady Zera Ayer, please come forth," I called for her.

Lights clicks of high heels sounded through the room. She passed me with her head held high as she took a seat at the other witness stand. She was quite beautiful with short black curly hair that ends just before her shoulders and pretty droopy purple eyes. She had fair skin and overall looked like a doll. Dr.Evanston began to stare at her, with such a soft look on his face. It was as exactly as expected.

"Lady Zera, what is your relationship with Princess Jennette?"

She rolled her eyes. "We are good friends, Your Highness."

"How about your relationship with Ijekiel?"

Her face suddenly soured and she glared at me. "Not as close as I'd like it to be."