He sighed. "Why don't take rest first? I have no doubt about our healers' abilities, but I suggest you to rest first. After you regained energy, I will send you off myself.""I don't see that as a necessity. I may be a little weak as of now but I can walk. And, no need to send me off. You can just ask a servant to lead me out. Considering your status here, we both know it will not be good in your image if rumors goes around.""So what? Why would I care about the rumors? My priority here is to make sure that you're well."I looked at him with disbelief."Look. I understand that as the future ruler, you do care about your people. But in this case, I can handle myself better. No need to involved yourself in such small matters, Your Highness."He shook his head, lips apart, as if I wasn't getting his point."I do care about my people, but how I care for you is different," he said and looked away."A king should see his people fairly. You should care for each of us-""You still don't get i
"As much as I want to think that way, I suppose people might misinterpret your kindness. Have you seen the faces of the palace servants? They were obviously jumping into conclusions. Why would a decent man suddenly bring a girl in his chamber anyway? People are malicious in nature, if Your Highness is not aware.""Why would a decent man suddenly bring a girl in his chamber?" he echoed my question with an obvious teasing. "Because she has no place to sleep and the decent man is kind enough to share his?"I grimaced. How humorous that is!"Didn't know you are quiet good in humor.""Thank you for the compliment.""Who says its a compliment? If Your Highness haven't noticed the sarcasm, I was being sarcastic.""Indeed?""Indeed."I cleared my throat. "As I was saying, it is quiet unbecoming for a crown prince to be seen around with a lowly lady like me.""So?" He raised a brow. "If being a crown prince means living by the expectations of the people around me, I'd rather rather be nothing.
What are they doing here?"Hello, there. You must be the lucky girl. Ophelia, is it?" Prince David looked at me with a smug smile.I don't exactly understand what he is smiling about or why is that there is a slight tease in his tone when he asked me that."It's a pleasure to meet you, Lady Ophelia. I'm Prince David," he added and stepped closer to me.I stepped back until I unconsciously sat on the bed, and the two princes advanced, close enough to intimidate me more than I already am.But what I'm wondering about is, why do they seemed to know about me more than they should? Am I missing something?Precisely, Raja answered.Do you know what's going on here, my mighty dragon?I am not quiet sure, my lady. Do you want me to evaluate the situation for you?Ugh. I hate your sarcasms, Raja. You are aware of that, are you?Am I?Oh please!"Nice to finally meet you, Lady Ophelia. You should visit the palace often so we can talk some time-"Prince Martin was cut off by the abrupt opening o
"I do remember that, my lady. But I have the right to hope, don't I?""You should be siding with me since you're my dragon. Why do you seemed so affectionate with Demitri? Maybe it's you who wants to be with him?""Possible since I'm part of you, and so you are to me.""Give me a peace of mind, Raja! Don't give me stupid ideas that would both endanger us.""As you my lady wish."I hissed at his sarcasm. When the dancing part began, I just stayed in the far corner, silently wishing for the time to go faster so I could leave the palace at once.When the right time came, all ladies were called to gather and line up in the hall."First, Crown Prince Ares will choose twelve ladies to be subjected for further evaluation," the chamberlain informed.Everyone was very eager to know the chosen twelve ladies. I bit my lower lip and looked at my shoes impatiently when the list of attendees were given to the chamberlain. He will call the names of the fortunate ladies."The first lady, we have..."
It's been days since I last saw Demitri. Like he promised, he never saw me again. Which on the contrary should suppose to make me glad, but why do it felt like I am missing something every single day?"A royal decree is issued!" someone shouted in the tavern's door."Royal decree?" Thiara looked confused.Everyone went out. If it's a royal decree then it's something that concerns everyone."What could it be? This is sudden..." I heard the murmurs."Stated in the royal decree is: every unmarried lady in the kingdom of Solterra must attend the royal ball on this month's full moon! The crown prince will choose the lucky girl to be his wife and future queen!" the courtier announced."What? Is that true?!""Oh my! I can't believe that! As in, every girl? Even a commoner?""Yes, everyone."I don't know how to react. How should I react about it anyway? We were dancing just days ago, and now he's searching for a potential wife? I couldn't believe him.Why would I care of what he's doing in hi
I stayed silent the whole time we're on the air. I just ignored Luke's curious eyes.From the air, I observed the entirety of said beach resort. It's amazing hotel, casitas and magnificent coast told me that it's, indeed, an exclusive resort. I also remembered Tita Alandra's remark about this place. I realized he was right. This a nice choice of place for vacations and events.When the chopper landed at the hotel helipad, we were greeted by staffs and the general manager. The smiles of the staffs as they looked at me were almost unforgivable. The middle-aged manager stepped closer with the staffs lining behind her."Welcome to Club El Fuego, Miss Kaia. We know you're coming today so we're here to assist you.""Thank you ...""Mary, take Miss Kaia's belongings and bring them to her suite," she commanded which I immediately stopped."No!" They were stunned. "I mean, don't bother. My bodyguards will take care of those."I told Luke that I'll stay here for only three days. But he brought
I was greeted by facilitators entering the seminar venue. I saw many acquaintances before. Mommy's friends were even there. Even though the smile was formal at me, I could see the judgment in their eyes. I understand it. It's been like that these years."It's good that your business is up and running, hija?" An older woman with a cunning look smiled at me. Her air wasn't friendly at all."That's good. Tito Demitri's expertise in business was a great help.""Oh! If so, it's true that you're marrying the second successor of Salamedas?"What?Even before I could recover, another elder approached. I never had a chance to answer the question because they had a new topic. I just excused myself and found a chair.The seminar was held in a five star hotel. My plan would have been to just book there so I wouldn't have to travel. But Kirk's offer is also okay. I really need to reduce the cost especially and more will be needed in the factory. So it's reasonable.There is a little more program b
Food and drink were on the table when I texted Zach. I asked him if he had finished lunch. He didn't reply so I assumed he was eating. I also started eating while looking at some samples of furnitures from my secretary on the cellphone.I looked up when I heard a commotion. The glass of the glasses was scattered in the distance. A waiter bent down and purely apologized to a man while I think the manager was on the side of the staff and also purely apologized to the man in a coat and tie.I craned my neck to see a bit of the man's face, curious why he seems very important. When I saw one side of its face my eyes rolled and my heart jumped. Because of the same features, at first I thought it was Rustov. But after a while, I realized it was his brother Thiago!I drank the mango juice I ordered earlier. My heart was pounding so hard and loud. I don’t know where that nervousness of mine came from.I still couldn't recover when someone dropped something on my desk. I immediately assumed it