VidaBurn’s Bar, New York City“What a ridiculous idea!” Vida laughed.Tessa can be a riot at times. And her suggestions are as wild as her imaginations.“Why? You’re single. You’re gorgeous. You’re smart. What’s stopping you?” Tessa asked as she wiped a tray clean.Vida lowered her voice. “I don’t want to have sex with someone unless I am sure of my feelings towards him.” Her best friend snorted at her response. “Besides I’d prefer to read books all night than scream some asshole’s name and instantly regret it the morning after because I find out he’s going through a divorce and has two children to support.”Tessa rolled her eyes. All she ever wanted was for Vida to be occupied by other things. Even if her friend did not admit it, she knew deep down that Vida was still stressed about that night. “Whatever you say, dork.”Vida laughed and turned to the window behind her and peeked. “Hey, Lance. Got that order for table 16 ready? The man’s about to pass out.”Lance peeked back and look

VidaNew York City, Planet EarthThe beat of the music thrummed all over the club, Vida downed her drink in one big gulp as she tried to make sense of what Tessa was telling her.“Come on, Vida!” Tessa said exasperatedly, “The Harry Fletcher! Amazing human being, drop dead handsome, one of New York’s finest bachelors! He isn’t mired in anything scandalous! He’s like a perfect human being.”Vida turned to look at Tessa, there was a hint of frustration pasted on her friend’s face as she tried to get Harry and her together.“Harry also graduated with highest honors in a school overseas! So, he’s got the brains to go with his glorious, handsome face. He’s also the owner of 5 companies that handle multiple smaller companies all over this country. How come you don’t know who he is? Are you living under a rock?” Tessa continued in between gulps of her beer.Tessa noticed that Vida wasn’t paying any attention to what she’s saying, she made a circling gesture with her index finger, signaling

ColterPalace Outskirts, Kingdom of HowardHis mind racing, along side Nimrod’s gallant gallops through the pathways, thoughts of Samuel consumed Colter. He had put the mystery dream girl aside as this new development had caught his eye. He had wanted to confirm the idle gossip that he heard from the village miles away from his current location. In the distance, as he reached a clearing, the palace. Its gates were open, and a crowd had gathered on a specific location. Unable to bear it anymore, Colter caressed Nimrod’s neck, bidding goodbye knowing that his trusted steed will be able to find his way towards the stables, and leapt off, flying towards the crowded area.He saw his parents, the King Malik Howard and Queen Regina Howard, behind them was the Deity Flora watching without betraying any emotions, before them was a figure groveling before them. It was Samuel. Colter watched the scene unfold him intently, while mindlessly muttering: “So… he really is back.”SAMUELPalace Outsk

ColterTrafalgar, Kingdom of Howard"I knew you were coming to see me, Your Highness." Samuel made a motion to stand up, but Colter assured him with a look that the formalities were not required. He then scooted over to make room for the prince to sit down.Samuel wiped the tears from his eyes, not wanting to show the prince how vulnerable he was. It was already bad enough how almost the entire kingdom had witnessed his breakdown in front of the King."What do you mean by that?" Colter asked as he sat down."I saw you from the crowd. Your eyes were burning with questions for me." Samuel replied. He gave out a sigh. "But I must warn you, My Prince. Your curiosity might be your downfall as it is the lust of the mind. I won't dissuade you nor advocate for you to cross over the portal, but it is a risk that I took and now I'm facing the consequences."Colter was taken aback. The fact that Samuel had given him unsolicited advice, he suddenly felt nervous about asking Samuel his experience

ColterKingdom of Howard, UnknownTears were still tracking his face as he flew through the air, the wind instantly dried the tears on his cheeks but it wasn’t long before new ones took their place. His mind has been made up.“If he wants me gone, then I will be gone.” The sorrow had overtaken him, making him remember memories that he had when he was a child, how his father had treated him then and how his mother always tried to care for him all those times. Pain shuddering through his body as he realized how he was always treated as an outcast and as the crazier brother.His father had always favored Gian because of how he acts among them, like true royalty, snobbish and looks down on the common people. While Colter had always understood the plights of those who did not live in a palace as him. He was seen as some sort of black sheep by his father. He had always won the hearts of the people wherever he went and that irritated his brother. In terms of combat ability and fighting skill