Rosalind
I didn't think that this day could be even more eventful, but it did. As we were only a few minutes away from Doctor Sir Jerry's Clinic, rain suddenly started pouring down from the sky.
It started off with just light droplets, but it eventually felt like it was raining cats and dogs. I held onto Axel's arm and dragged him to a small waiting shed on the side of the road.
I huffed as I dusted away the water droplets off of my sweater.
"Talk about bad luck. Why did it have to rain right now? Couldn't it wait until we arrived at the clinic?"
"Let's just go. We're only a few blocks away from the clinic anyway."
I looked at him incredulously and gestured towards the rain. "We're going to be soaked by the time we get there. Let's just wait it out."
"Come on. Are you afraid of a little rain?" he taunted.
I scoffed. "A little rain? It's literally storming."
I stuck my hand out of the shed and show
RosalindI jinxed myself.I told Axel yesterday that I wasn't the type of person who got sick easily, but look at me now.After dancing in the rain last night, we went straight to Doctor Sir Jerry's clinic to fetch Sebastian and get our luggage. They were surprised to see us drenching wet, but we didn't have time to explain or get changed anymore since we were about to miss our train schedule. We boarded the train at 11:00 PM like usual and got changed in the bathroom of the train. It was already 1 AM when we arrived at the palace, so we all fell asleep right away.When I woke up, my head felt heavier, and my skin felt hotter than usual. I groggily got up to take my temperature and groaned when I saw that it was 38.5 degrees Celsius."Fuck," I muttered under my breath while going under the covers once again. My forehead was sweating, and I felt hot yet cold at the same time."Just sleep," I whispered to myself, but it
RosalindI woke up feeling much better than before. I reached up to my forehead to feel my temperature and was surprised to find out that the towel was still cold. Axel must have kept replacing it any chance that he got.I opened my eyes and smiled when I saw Axel's face near mine. I tilted my head to the side as I observed his handsome features."This really isn't fair," I whispered. "How could you be so handsome?"He stirred in his sleep, so I quickly yet quietly moved away from him. I watched with wide eyes as Axel groaned and moved around.I let out a sigh of relief when he finally calmed down and went back to sleep.Since I wanted him to rest more, I quietly got up from my bed and tiptoed out of the room. I was also starving and thirsty from not being able to drink or eat all day, so I decided to go to the kitchen. I just hoped to the Moon Goddess that no one was there.When I got to the kitchen, I w
RosalindI scoffed, trying to play off the nervousness in my heart."What are you saying? Me? Liking Axel? I told you that this was about my friend."She gave me an incredulous look. "Sis, no offense, but you don't have any friends.""I do!" I argued, still keeping up with my little white lie.She sighed and massaged her temples. "Okay, let's just say that I believe you."I pouted because it really felt as if she didn't believe me."You're only going to find the answer to your question if you ask.""But what if he doesn't like me?" I asked, caving in.She sighed. "Have you even told him that you like him yet?"I looked down at the table and shook my head.She slapped her hands on her thighs. "See! You haven't even told him! He must be confused as hell too."I threw my head back in frustration. "I'm scared, okay? I've never felt this way before, and it just sucks that I feel like he
Rosalind"Why are you wearing that?" I asked, my voice breaking in the end.He looked down at his outfit. "What? This? These are my favorite pajamas," he justified.I nodded my head. "Yeah, I know. You just wore them yesterday night. Did you wear them again today?""Oh, this? I like this so much that I have multiple pairs."My mouth went agape. That never crossed my mind."Why? Did it seem like I took it from the laundry basket to wear it again?"I did not say anything in response since I was still shocked that all the three signs that I've laid out were fulfilled in just one night. It hasn't even reached 10:00 PM!"Earth to Rosalind," he said, snapping his fingers in front of my face.I was so lost in my thoughts that I didn't even realize that he was once again sitting next to me.I cleared my throat and moved farther from him."You okay?" he asked.I vigor
RosalindWe were now on our way to Agartha—the place where Luna Aerin currently is. We were already nearing the vicinity, and there were no trains that passed through this area, so we just ended up walking.We were surrounded by tall trees, itchy grass, and different types of exotic flowers.I groaned as I once again scratched my leg, which seemed to be a favorite target for the mosquitoes around here."Why are you even wearing a dress in the first place?" Sebastian asked, laughing as he watched me scratch my legs for the nth time of the day.I glared at him. "Well, you didn't tell me that we were going to be walking!"He raised his hands up in surrender. "Hey, I disclosed to you the plan yesterday night in your room. It's not my fault that you were not paying attention."I grumbled under my breath and trudged behind them, still feeling grumpy from all the mosquito bites on my legs.We had be
Rosalind"Oh god, this is rich," Sebastian continued, guffawing.I tapped his shoulder. "What did you say? Hey, repeat what you just said?" I said, almost shaking him.After saying his last statement, he started laughing so much that I couldn't decipher whether he was joking or not."Luna Aerin...is Axel's mother?" I asked. I tried to make my voice neutral, but it came out a little bit hopeful and expectant.He wiped the sides of his mouth before replying. "Yes! Why the hell would you think she's his girlfriend?"I looked away from him. "Just cause—he told me that she was someone very important in her life.""Duh! She's his mom.""Yeah, well, I didn't know that back then," I said in exasperation.I tried so hard to hold back my happiness, but I felt my lips forming into a smile as I internalized the new information. So, Luna Aerin isn't Axel's girlfriend but his mom."You must l
Axel"Long time, no see...brother," a deep and familiar voice said.As the cloud of dust cleared out, there appeared Logan with a smug smirk on his face.I was pissed beyond imagination with the look on his face, but I didn't let it show and mirrored his smirk instead. I need to show him that I'm not fazed by his cockiness."I don't think you have the right to call me that anymore...brother."He looked me up and down. "You look good, brother. I was actually thinking that you've become skin and bones, but I guess someone's been taking care of you well," he said, turning his eyes towards Rosalind.I held Rosalind's hand and hid her behind my back, shielding her away from Logan."Oh," Logan said, his voice showing recognition. "Well, if it isn't Princess Rosalind of the Faerie Kingdom? Fancy seeing you here," he said, trying to kiss her hand.I hid her even more behind my back.He w
AxelI was in a dilemma.I looked back and forth at the bloody Logan on the ground and at my mom, who had a knife near her neck."Fuck this," I muttered under my breath and let go of Logan to go to my mom.I saw Sebastian walking towards my mom as well, so I gestured for him to go behind the burly man who was holding my mother.With one look, Sebastian elbowed the burly man's head, causing him to pass out on the ground. At the same time, I caught my mom in my arms and removed the ropes tied around her arms."Are you okay?" I asked softly, removing the ropes as carefully as possible. She already had so many cuts on wounds on her body, and I didn't want to add to them anymore."Axel," she said softly, and a surge of happiness entered my heart. I didn't know just how much I missed the sound of my mom's voice until I heard it.My eyes widened in realization when I remembered that I had left