Chapter 30

"Vy I'm sorry,"
I turned to her and sparingly smiled, "I want to go home,"
He frowned, "Wait? Why? Are you mad at me munchkin?"
"No. Too late at night they might be worried mama sakin,"
"Common munchkin. You already told them you'll get home late.let's take our time here, "he said softly
I sighed, "You taught me to lie, Luke, to my parents and now you want me to make the most of it. I don't want to offend you but what my parents have to say is more important than what you have,"
he looked away so I couldn't read the emotion that passed through his eyes. A minute passed before he looked up and nodded at me.
"Fine munchkin. We have more time anyways,"
I was the first to walk him back to his car. the bodies of his friend lying on top of the car on the ground and inside because of drunkenness came out to me. I just shook my head and went inside. How can they do such things? Don"t they have a worried parent at home?
the two of us were quiet until we reached my house. We both went down.
"I need to go,"
"Yeah. I'm sorry for what I did earlier. I just want to spend some time with you," her faces seemed remorseful.
I tapped him on the shoulder and smiled, "It's okay. I'm not angry,"
I was surprised when he suddenly kissed me on the lips. He smiled at me and said goodbye. I could not speak until he left in front of me.
"Akward !!"
I walked into the house and slowly opened the door of our house. I noticed that the light in the kitchen was still on so that's where I went. I saw Mama sitting on one of the stools. I felt guilt. He seemed to have waited so long for this.
"Mom," I said softly
He woke up quickly. his eyes were full of concern as he looked at me.
"Where did you go princess? It's twelve o'clock in the evening so we're worried about your dad. We can't contact you. So your father decided to find you outside. Are you okay? Ha? Princess? Is anything wrong? you? " he was still worried about the question
"Ma ... I'm fine. My phone is down so I didn't answer your call. Please call Papa so he can come home. Maybe something will happen to him,"
He nodded and dialed Papa's number. I sat down on the stool and folded my hand while thinking.
I did it wrong.
"She's going home princess. Did you eat? I'll serve you. I'll heat it first. Do you want a gut ----,"
"Ma. Please rest. I'll take care of myself. I'm big. All right.I'm worried about you and you're still taking care of me, "
I feel even more guilty for what I did.
"It's my duty princess and I will never tire of taking care of you and meeting all your needs,"
"Just. Ma. Go to sleep. I'll just wait for Papa,"
"Are you sure?"
"Opo Ma.I can be myself. I"m so strong and smart, "I smiled
"That's right princess. You are really strong and smart. You will inherit from your father," her eyes twinkled.
I was just shaken when he came out of the kitchen. I took a glass and mixed milk. I lost my appetite because of the guilt I felt. I had already washed the glass I used when dad came. His face was serious which made me nervous.
"Pa?"
"How did you manage to lie to us princess? I saw you with that man when you got out of the car.do you know how dangerous it is to hang out at night with a guy? Do you know how worried we are? You are a big princess and you know right and wrong. I hope it doesn't happen again, "he said hard before Papa disappeared in front of me
I just sat there repenting. I promise it will never happen again.
***
"Prince Dwight!"
He removed the cloth that served as a covering across his face and smiled at the old man on the horse. It approached him.
"Your mother was waiting inside, your majesty,"
"Tell her I'm coming. I just need to go fix my buddy here,"
The old man bowed and began to walk away from her. He led the horse into his saddle. He went down and tied it when the younger friend suddenly appeared.
"Princess Christine? Why are you here?"
"The Queen invited me for a little celebration of her great son. And it's been a long time since I saw my fiancé,"
The young man was shaken by his friend's remark. It was not new for him to assume this. there is no issue if it is married to her because she knows it better than the princess's parents say that she never saw it for some unknown reason.
"We both knew it's unsure. Though I'd rather marry you instead of that stranger but my parents were persistent.they want me to marry that lost princess, "
He frowned and clung to his arm, "Me too. I hate Cedrick. He's an ass. He always teased me,"
"Words Princess. If someone heard you say those words. You'll be punish,"
"The perks of being a royal. It's irritating me,"
"Not me anymore..i already accepted my future in my palace as the king, "
"With a wife that you don't even know. I don't understand them. Why not let me marry you instead of finding that lost princess. It'll probably take so much time to find that girl," Princess christine
"I don't know.but if they don't really find her. I'll be marrying you, "
***
"You lied? Since when did you start lying Vy? Aren't you like that? I know you don't want to worry, get hurt and lie to your parents. What happened today?"
I sighed and sipped the smoothies the two of us had bought earlier and leaned back in the chair. Until now I am still guilty. Dad wasn't able to talk to me earlier which surprised Mom but I'm just thankful that Dad didn't say. I might just cry if mama gets mad at me too.
"I shouldn't have followed Luke,"
"Luke? He's the reason you lied to your parents?" He asked incredulously
I averted my eyes, "Yes, he is. I was just carried away. It's hard for him to refuse even more ...,"
"Especially what? If he's just going to be a bad influence on you, Vy. I'd rather you just stay away from him. Maybe I'll be surprised one day that another Vy will be in front of me," he said seriously.
"Lily you know me. I know the limis ---,"
"You never call me Lily !!Is this what I'm saying, "Ly
I was facepalmed by her reaction, "Ly, Lily or whatever you want me to call you. I'm still this. I know my limitations, okay?"
"Yeah. That's why you sent Luke and lied to mama and papa," his voice was sarcastic.
"Because I'm just new to this situation. Understand me Ly. I was also surprised by what I did and now I know if I can still manipulate my liking for someone. I'll be careful next time. I don't want to let him go just because there. I want him Ly, "
He stared at me for a few minutes and shook his head, "Your head is really stiff Vy basta. Face the consequences after. Don't run,"
"I'm not running Ly. Anywhere and no matter what the situation. Because I always have a solution,"
***
I was nervous as I entered the house. I really swear that I will never lie to them again if papa gets mad at me like this. I opened the door and laid my bag on the sofa. I immediately went to the kitchen because I knew Mama was always there. I was surprised to see papa looking at his phone.
"P-pa? Why are you in the morning today?" I will ask
They turned to me at once. Mama smiled at me and continued cooking while papa was serious. I sat down on one of the stools and bowed.
"Do you have a tour tomorrow ?why didn"t you say? "Papa
"I should have told you last night in case .... I'm sorry. I won't say that again,"
"I don't have that anymore. Just don't say it again. Promise it. And the promise for us is not nailed down," Papa
I smiled and nodded, "I haven't broken a promise since then,"
The light returned to his face which lightened my chest.
"Where's your tour princess? Did you get ready?" Mom
"I was ready last time. I told you Ma. I'm big.so that I can take care of myself and you, you should rest and avoid heavy work, "
"Even though we are old in your eyes. We are still strong. As long as we breathe we will pro-protect you and take care of princess," Papa
I smiled, "Thank you,"
***
I sat on the bed while drying my hair. I'm already excited for our tour tomorrow. This will only happen once in my life. To see an ancient palace. I really love history especially if it has to do with the palace, king, queen or anything else about being royal.
it makes me wonder what it feels like to be a princess. With her very handsome prince riding a horse.
I suddenly smiled as I remembered the masked man in the woods. Alas, I didn't even see my whole face, only his eyes would remind me that he was the man I met in the forest.
I lay down on the bed and hugged the pillow. I closed my eyes and her beautiful blue eyes immediately entered my mind. the eyes even though I can't see his mouth I know if he's smiling because of the sparkle of joy in his eyes. He seemed like a very happy person and that was a relief for me.
Hope we meet again. I want to see the entirety of her face in case we meet again. but can I know him? I don't even know his name. Only his eyes and his posture.
"Hmm ... If you call me lady blue. I'll call you prince blue. I hope we meet again,"
I was completely drowsy and woke up early the next day. I quickly went to the bathroom to take a shower and get dressed. After I put on black jeans, gray sweater and ankle boots I came out carrying my bag and phone. We were only there for three days so I didn't have to bring a lot of things. Just personal hygiene and some clothes. I dropped the bag in the living room and went straight to the kitchen. I saw papa there having coffee and mama eating.
"Good morning princess. Are you going to eat? I'll get you ready," Mama
I sat down on one of the stools and smiled, "Opo ma.We're leaving early now so we can rest in Filifian first, "
I noticed that they stopped what they were doing. Their eyes watered as they looked at me. I frowned.
"Are you all right?" I wonder question
fast seconds they went back to doing and smiled at me. They didn"t answer my question and stuck to what they were doing. Mama put a plate with food in front of me and milk.
"Are you with Lily s-in Filifian? Dangerous ---," papa
"Yes. He's with me. Don't worry..we will just have a tour of the old Filifian palace and many guards there. That was ensured safe because there were soldiers guarding from the outside and inside. Everything will be fine Pa, "I replied
"Is there a possibility that ... you'll see the king and queen?" Mom asked
I stopped eating, "No. It's impossible for the king to take us on purpose even though we just asked to have a tour of the palace. Everyone knows that that place is sacred so it's okay for us to see that and not dream anymore see the king and queen, "
They nodded. I went back to eating then said goodbye to them. I grabbed my bag and went out. I got to university quickly.
"Vy !! I'm so excited," Ly
"Especially me. I will never forget that I was given the chance to see the Filifian Old Castle,"
***
"Is it true you let universities had their tour in the old castle?" The young man asked his father politely
The father nodded while eating, "I think it's better to let them know what that castle had been through. Let them know our history.it'll be a great honor to let the Ihmapuleya's teens know our bravery and our great history, "may pagmamalaki sa boses ang ama
"Hmm. It's great though. Would you let me watch them secretly?" The young man asked
The father as well as his mother stopped eating. then her mother smiled and nodded.
"There's no harm only if he didn't show up there as a prince. The public doesn't know him anyway," said his mother
"But my wife ---,"
"I'm old enough. I can handle myself papa," the young man replied happily
"If that's what you want.just be careful, crown prince, "
"Yes dad,"
To be continued...