Chapter 35

(Luhence's POV everyoneee !!!)
[Luhence's POV]
I felt lonely when I reached our modern castle. I rest my forehead in the steering wheel and close my eyes.
"Am I doing the right thing?"
I know my responsibilities but why those things can make stop from seeing that beautiful blue-eyed woman. Her pink looking soft lips, tantalizing blue eyes, smooth white skin and curly chestnut hair that cascades naturally in her back. If only I were asked. Her looks can be classified as a real princess beauty. And that's the thing that makes me want her.
I can't believe because simply meeting us in a private part of my land I will go crazy so fast with him. That lady could make any men worship the way she's walking to. How much I want to tell her that I like her, I can't.
And I should not or never tell her.
Once upon a time, I hate myself being a royal and worst being the only prince means the next king because I can"t just go liking some women because I had a responsibility to marry a woman that had a tittle.
A princess to be exact.
And unluckily, she's not.
I pull out from my reverie when I heard a soft knock in my car's window. I will go back to being formal. Pretending to scare and respect us by the subjects. For the first, after a long time accepting that royal blood runs to me, I hated myself being fake just to assure everyone that I'm worth being the next king. The door opened and he got out of the car. The people waiting for me from outside the car quickly bowed.
They're really irritating me
"What is it?"
"Your majesty. The king was waiting for your arrival since this morning. He has something to tell you. It's important and confidential." He nodded in response
What do father want this time?
Did they already found the princess?
I wished not.
Never.
"Where he is?" I sighed
"He's the office's balcony, your majesty,"
I nodded and walked inside our palace. Our armored soldiers cross their one arm around their chest as a sign and respect. I just nodded at them and continue walking. I knocked on the door three times before entering my father's office. He's not in his balcony but in his chair in front of some neatly filed papers. I bow down.
"Sit son. I have to tell you something,"
I was silently anxious when I heard serious and disappoint in his voice. Something is up. I sat in the front and looked at my father seriously.
"Why did you call me Dad?"
He didn't answer for a couple of seconds before turning his gaze to me, "You knew that me with our country promised to marry the Ihmapuleya's princess when you reached the right age. Right?"
"Yes. I knew that all too well that I even pratice myself to marry a woman. A didn't even love," my voice dead serious
I can see him frown at me as if He heard unsual thing. Yeah. I was always lively and obedient at him. Always responsibility first so he must be curious of why I'm kind look questioning and disgusted. He chooses to ignore it.
"I love you and your mother. You knew that. As much I hate marrying to stranger, I should. Because we promised,"
You're the one who promise not me
"But there's a less chance of your marrying the lost princess. Our officials were worried that you might couldn't have heir next to the throne someday, so they decided to marry Princess Christine. If they didn't find the princess within 3 days to one more week. You'll going to marry Princess Christine instead, "
No
[Vy's POV]
I didn"t go in the morning because of what I did yesterday. I"m definitely the center of gossip right now because of my fight with Cassandra. I'd better just hang out at home and look for things to get a clue.
I don't even like it. I want to know who my real parents are. They are reasons why they are leaving me and who I really am. They will be back here in four days and I can't wait. I took something to eat from the refrigerator and brought it to the living room then sat on the sofa. Holding the letter left before they left mama, I leaned on the sofa and read it again. It was as if I was floating while reading that when I noticed something strange in that letter that gave me interest.
Samara Venice
I frowned. When did Samara Venice become the name ---- I was able to sit up. I felt my chest throb when I remembered what Mama had called me before.
"He called me Samara then! That's right! I even tried to search for that in -----," my eyes widened
I searched for it on my laptop but forgot to read it. I quickly got up and ran to the bedroom and I opened the laptop. I typed the name 'Samara Venice' in the search box but I didn't expect it to open for me.
No result
I close my eyes tightly. I can't google my name. Why don't I think of that right away? I am not an important person to have a biography here. I fell down on the sofa. It seems like I have no choice but to wait for them to find out the truth.
I just hung out at home all day and stayed in my bed while reading a book with a knock on the door. I looked at the clock.
"Lily for sure,"
I put on my slippers then went to the door and opened it but I expected to see something different now. Luke's car was in the front and he was in front of me now with a wide smile. She is holding a boquet of roses.
"A-what are you doing here luke?" My eyes widen
"Flowers for you baby munckin," I took the flower in her hand "I just want to ask you for dinner. Would you come with me?"
"Luke ... I don't want to be bad but didn't I make it clear that you shouldn't woo me? Didn't you see enough between Cassandra and me? I'm getting into trouble because of you," I explained.
He should know what effect his presence has on me. He can't get too close to me because I'm getting more and more into trouble that I hate the most.
"I'm sorry Vy. I know it's hard to be with me but don't just throw me away. Give me more chances in proving my love for you. I talked to her and she promised not to that again. Again. I 'm sorry. It's okay if you can't come just don't push me away. Goodbye vy, "
I bit my lip as I watched him walk away.

Vy's POV
I did my best not to see Luke for three days and I succeeded. My life is so chaotic and I don't want more. Because of what happened between Cassandra and me, she doesn't approach me anymore but every time we meet she always throws hurtful words at me. I put up with that. It's okay with me. Don't hurt him.
"Any news kila tita?" Lily
I shook my head and sat down on the sofa, "Nothing yet. All I have to do is wait for them to come back,"
"It's going to be the end of the week they said today. If what they said is true. They'll be home tomorrow," Ly
We just got home from school and I was so tired from the day's activities, "Yes. If they do come home. We don't know," I said softly.
We both fell silent. I looked out the window when I heard a car horn. I was suddenly nervous. N-are they there yet papa? Or Luke again?
I got up and went to the door. Suddenly my nervousness disappeared when I saw someone I didn"t expect to see today. He smiled broadly at me.
"Luhence? It's you," Ly
I swallowed, "I'm glad to see you two. Is everything okay?" Luhence
"A-what are you doing here? I thought you weren't coming back first?" I wonder question
"Well ...," he bowed "I missed you. I want to see you before I went busy again,"
My heart beat faster at what he said. Did he come here just to see me? I smiled at him.
"Come on. Let's go inside," I said
"Good riddance. By the way. I'll be ahead of you two. I still need to get dressed. See you vy," Ly winked at me.
I was just shaken and we went inside together. He sat down on the sofa.
"Where's your parents?" He asked
I sneezed and forced myself to look good in front of him, "They're not here. They're ... on vacation,"
He nodded. I went into the kitchen to bring him food and then went back to the kitchen. He sat there comfortably. I felt security when I saw him. I don't know where it came from but when he came earlier, I felt a little relieved. I set the tray down in front of him and sat down on the single chair.
"Thanks,"
"By the way. What are you doing in Ihmapuleya? Do you have a job here or are you studying?"
I just now realized that I didn't know much about him yet. Apart from his habit, he is no longer in his family background. He become hesistant.
"Ahm. It's okay if you don't answer. I don't have the right to ask you personally because we'll just get to know each other,"
He stopped eating and looked at me seriously, "You're my friend. You deserve to know it,"
Friend
Ouch. I forgot that we were just friends. I was even the first to tell him before but why am I hurting? I felt disappointed. I tried to smile and averted my eyes.
"I did something in Filifia so I stayed a few days there and don't turn out well so I decided to come here. To see you. How you're doing? And to relax my stress I recieved in coming back to my country , "he explained
"Ahh. That's why," I smiled
"You? What keeps you occupied these days? You looked stressed out too. There's dark circles under your eyes," he laughed softly.
Somehow, I laughed too. I also didn't get a good night's sleep for a few days because of the revelation that I found out to add to my fight with Cassandra at school. I'm unlucky this month.
"Yes. At school. There are as many projects and reports as you can add to the people who are helpless and harassing others," I laughed.
"Relate. It's life. There's people who'll gonna put you down. People you're gonna hate all your life but they are the people that will make you stronger everytime they try to pull you down," Luhence
"You're right. That's part of life,"
A few seconds of silence passed when he spoke again, "Are you free? I knew some magnificent place here that you'll surely like. Is it okay for you to take me for a walk lady blue?"
I have nothing to do here at home but wait all night, eat and sleep as I was used to when they left mama.
"Sure. I don't have anything to do here either,"
He stood up and held out his hand to me. He's face was radiant today, smiling at me showing his pearly white teeth.
"Let's go then,"
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I always asked where we were going but he just smiled and answered me. I noticed the towering trees around and the mountains. I knew immediately that we were far from civilization. I trust luhence. He's the type of person who won't hurt you, all I'm worried about is that we might end up here. It's a bit dark because only streetlights give us light on the road apart from the car's headlights.
While we were quiet I couldn"t help but compare Luhence to luke again. I asked myself if luke came with me, would I agree? Definitely not. But I also got the answer to my curiousity. I trust luhence because of how he treats me unlike luke who forces me into things I don"t like and are clearly wrong. Which is not me. I know luhence won't let me down.
I turned to Luhence when he said, "I found a small lake here surrounded by trees and different kinds of flowers. For a girl who's been stressed out for these past few days, you should just see the place that way. Somehow make you feel better, "
I stared at him. There was again the irregular beating of my heart because of what he said. He obviously brought me here for me. He came for me. He is here for me.
But why?
What is the reason?
Is there enough reason for us to be friends? That is why? Do friends do that? If at all. Lily is also there for me if I need her but why when it comes to lay luhence. I assume that there is another reason why.
"Lady blue? Earth to my lady blue."
I blinked. T-did I hear right? He called me 'my'? My chest throbbed and I sneezed. Maybe it's just not there. I think I heard wrong. That's right.
"S-sorry. I was just thinking but thank you for bringing me here. It will definitely help me to think,"
He nodded, "I make the good decision on taking you here. It's worth the effort lady blue. I will always loved to make you happy and comfortable,"
I could no longer speak and averted my eyes. I'm speechless so I'd rather just keep quiet than speak. Maybe that's where we're going to talk. I don't want to ruin the night with false suspicions.
A few minutes later we stopped at the side of the road. He came out first then opened the door on my part. He held out his hand to me which I accepted. He smiled and the two of us made our way to the lake he says.
My lips parted when I saw the lake he was talking about. He was right. It's so beautiful here. There are many beautiful types of flowers surrounding the blue waters of the lake. Thanks to the moon, the lake became even more beautiful when the rays hit the water.
"A-that's nice. How did you know there was such a place here? It looks like a paradise!" My statement
I knelt near the lake and scooped up water with my hand. The water is very clear. It seems like it's nice to take a bath in case I don't have a replacement. I was frustrated.
"Why don't you even tell me you're going to take me here. I hope I can bring a replacement. It looks good to swim," I said frowning.
I heard his weak laugh again, "I have spare clothes in my car. You can use that,"
That caught my attention. Why does he have a woman's dress in his car? Who is that? I would have liked to ask but I have no right. I secretly gasped.
"You can swim. I'm gonna go get some clothes so you can wear them after you swim. Don't worry. It's safe here. I'll be back," luhence
I nodded and forced a smile, "All right. I'll wait for you,"
He smiled before walking away. I sighed loudly then turned to the lake. I slowly took off my clothes and went down into the water. I sighed in contentment. The water is very refreshing and really relieves stress and problems. I closed my eyes for a few minutes and only luhence was in my brain.
I forgot about the problem at home as well as at school but luhence entered my brain. The things I feel every time he's there. Is it natural?
"You're not stupid Vy. You know that's not natural," I whispered
My heart was racing and nervous. He make you feel confused, frustrated and nervous. I knew it was no longer natural. Maybe ... maybe because maybe I want him?
I closed my eyes emphatically. I really want luhence. I liked him unknowingly. Dangerous. P-what if I also fall for him without realizing it? What will happen to my heart?
Especially since he only considers me a friend.
"Can I join you?"
I forgot. I was quickly held to the side in shock. He laughed at my reaction.
"Sorry to scared you. Look like you really love the water,"
I sneezed. Now I have realized and it is clear to me that I like him. It's like it's hard for me to feel nothing for him. I hugged my arms to my body submerged under the water.
"Can I join?" He asked again
My throat feels dry. Will he accompany me? Here? But I was able to translate. My chest throbbed. I just nodded in response to him. He began to remove his upper garment. I secretly praised the very beautiful shape of her body. I was distracted by the sight of his pants that he was going to take off.
Many images entered my mind. That I never once thought of anyone. I took another deep breath.
"Are you okay?"
My eyes widened and I fell under the water in shock. I got up right away. He laughed with laughter so I stared at him.
"Why are you startled !?"
He just laughed with laughter, "You're spacing out lady blue and you look so adorable. Tell me what you're thinking,"
My throat went dry when he brought his face close to mine. I stared into his blue eyes. They were addictive and I couldn"t help myself. I'm lost in his gaze.
I want you luhence. Wish.
Before I was overwhelmed by a strange sensation. I averted my eyes. I felt his presence on the side and his stares at me.
"I'm thinking of someone," I whispered
"Who? Luke? That man who told nasty things about you?"
No. You.
I smiled sparingly and no longer bothered to correct his suspicion. His expression was serious and he averted his eyes.
"You like him? He must be very lucky then,"
I stared at him. I did nothing to change whatever he suspected because I wanted to see what his reaction would be. There was a long silence before he broke it.
"I wonder how's it feel being him,"
"A-what?" I blinked
He bravely stared me in the eye. My heart pounded fast when I saw his serious eyes.
"I wished you could like me too the way you like him," luhence
"L-luhence?" I can not talk
He averted his eyes as I couldn't believe what he told me.
"I like you lady blue,"
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