Marcus’ POV“One of the messengers is on his way to deliver the letter to the prince,” said Raphael, my right-hand man.I nodded. “That’s good then. Just make sure that the letter reaches the prince and that only he will be able to read it. It should not be read by anyone else in the kingdom, especially his cunning father. Because I will also need his power for my child.”His power was not far behind the princess’, you see. So, it would be better if I could acquire it as well, so that he could serve a purpose before he dies again.“You can rely on them. They already know what they need to do,” he replied, about to leave when something suddenly occurred to me.“By the way, where is Dave? I haven’t seen him for a while now. He disappeared without even saying goodbye,” I asked, looking at him intently.He lowered his head again. “I apologize, but I haven’t seen him since we arrived here.”I sighed. That child was always a headache. Sometimes I couldn’t help but suspect his actions.I hav
Nicole Jane’s POV“I hope my sister wakes up soon. I miss her already!”“Stop with the drama. It doesn’t suit you. Besides, you act as if Nicole is so far away. You see her every day here.”“When will you two ever agree on something? You even argue about simple things.”My eyes were closed, but my mind was awake. I heard a few more arguments before the surroundings fell silent. Then I heard footsteps and the sound of a chair being pulled.“I told you to try kissing her. Who knows, she might wake up suddenly.”“Come on, Kira. Do you have any other suggestions besides that? You’ve been pushing that topic for a while now.”Once again, the air was filled with whispers and conversation. At first, I couldn’t understand what they were saying. But gradually, it became clear to my hearing. Their voices were all familiar. However, I just couldn’t put a name to them.I wanted to open my eyes and move. But it felt like there was something heavy inside of me that was stopping me from doing so.“Le
Nicole Jane’s POV“How are you? It’s been over a week since I last saw you, huh!”I was taken aback when Mikan suddenly hugged me tightly, almost knocking me over in the grass.Today is Saturday. We’re here in the school field. Most of the students have left the academy to go for a stroll or go home for a while. So, there are only a few of us here. The others who didn’t leave are just in their respective rooms.“Let go of me! You’re so clingy all the time.”She chuckled and released her tight embrace on me. I just gave her a glare.“You can’t blame me. You were gone for over a week. But is your family problem okay now?” Her face suddenly became worried.I paused and looked at Kyle. He just nodded at me.Oh, right. I almost forgot that it was the reason they told our teachers and Mikan why I’ve been gone for so long.“It’s fine now,” I replied, trying to keep my answer brief to avoid expanding on the lie. It’s also weighing on my conscience because she genuinely seemed concerned. If I
Nicole Jane’s POVI was jolted awake by consecutive knocks on my door.“Just a moment.” I groggily walked towards it and lazily opened it. “What—”“Good morning too, Nicole.” Kira’s smiling face greeted me as soon as I opened the door. But he paused as his gaze swept over me from head to toe.“Sorry for waking you up.” He scratched the back of his head.Uncomfortably, I stepped back and looked at myself in the large mirror. My eyes widened when I saw how messy my hair was right now. And to think I was even wearing my Hello Kitty pajamas!I glared at Kira, who suddenly burst into laughter.“Don’t worry, Nicole. You still look beautiful.”I scowled at him. “Whatever! What are you doing here anyway?” I crossed my arms as I approached.He turned around and seemed to call for someone. That’s when I noticed there was someone with him.“Well, I’m here to introduce your roommate, Miss Stephanie Miller.” He looked back at the girl beside him. “Steph, this is Nicole Jane Parker. The royalty tha
Nicole Jane’s POV“Let’s eat now! Hurry up over there. I’m really hungry.”Mikan pouted while I was still fixing my things. We had just finished our fourth subject, and it was already break time.I just glared at her. “Wait a minute. You’re acting as if the dining room was going to get up and run away.” I stood up.She just flashed a peace sign at me.“Hey, let’s go.” Kyle approached me and took my bag.“How sweet.” Mikan poked my side a few times.“Cut it out! For all I know, you two are just as sweet,” I whispered with a grin, glancing at Kira.Her cheeks suddenly turned red. Finally, I got back at her. If she tries to tease me, I might just reveal her secret.We walked silently towards the dining hall. We were about to sit down when Miley suddenly arrived. The guys asked for permission to buy our food. I also told Kyle and Kira to include Steph and Mikan. Despite their strong objections.“So, the news is true. We’re glad that you’re already here, Steph!” Miley said, smiling from ea
Vincent’s POVI didn’t mean to act that way, but I just can’t help myself from doing so. I know that it’s too risky, but I believe that Kyle can handle what happened back there, and he will understand.I thought it would be just another normal day for me. But the moment I saw her face again, I knew too well that starting this day everything would change, and I wouldn’t be able to have that normal day again. Kira didn’t even tell me that she was the new student.“Vincent.”I stopped walking when I heard her familiar voice. I was walking so fast that I didn’t realize I was already here in the woods.I closed my eyes, trying to calm my nerves. Because honestly, I didn’t know what I would do when I faced her now.“What are you doing here?”I’ve wanted to ask her that question for a while now. I knew it was possible for us to meet again, especially since we were living in the same world.But not this soon because I’m not ready yet.It has been years since we last saw each other. She has be
Kira’s POVI lost my appetite to eat when Vince suddenly left. Adding to that is the unexplainable tension between each of us here that I can’t understand where it is coming from.That’s why I decided to leave as well. But it seems like I’m not the only one troubled here. Because I also noticed the concern of others.However, I didn’t expect Mikan to join me.Damn.I hesitated at first. But because I didn’t want others to notice my uneasiness towards her, I just nodded and let her be.“What is it this time?” I asked her the moment we got outside the dining hall. I kept my gaze straight ahead while walking quickly. I don’t want to be rude, but I just can’t help it right now. This isn’t like me.I felt her shrug, her arm still clinging to mine. It seems like she doesn’t mind that I’m practically dragging her along. I also noticed the hostile glares we received from everyone we passed by. While the others started whispering to each other.“You said you had something to do. I just want to
Hiro’s POVMy heart aches upon seeing the two of them that close. But I can’t do anything else but dream that she would be smiling at me, talking to me, accompanying me, and holding my arm instead.I clenched my fists. But before I was about to do something that I know I would regret later, I decided to just leave. I didn’t pay much attention to Nicole when she noticed me.She looked so frustrated. But I don’t have time to explain right now. All I want is to be alone and run away from all of them.So, I quickly ran away. I had no idea where I should go.I ran here and there. I walked here and there. I bumped into some people, but they were the ones apologizing to me even though I was the one at fault. Some even bowed down while asking for forgiveness.“Hi, Prince Hiro! Want to have some fun?”I stopped walking when a tall girl suddenly appeared beside me.I gave her a bored look. I didn’t pay much attention to her overall appearance. But she could have been beautiful if she hadn’t tur