Chapter 38

Chapter 17
Vy's POV
I faint sitting on the side of the road. My class ended early because the last one who would have taught us did not come. I close my eyes and wash my palms on my face. There my tears fell. Why is Cassandra doing this to me? I know he's angry but does he have to do this to me? That contest is very important to me. I waited a year. Finished like this?
I wiped away my tears and hugged my legs. I was like that for a few minutes when my cellphone rang. I took it out of my pocket and answered immediately.
"Ly?"
[V-Vy! There's something you need to know!]
I was suddenly nervous again because of the tone of his voice, "W-what's that? Tell me Ly!"
[You are in danger of being fired as a university schoolboy because Sir will make you fall. Filipino Art!]
I stood up in my seat and couldn't believe what I was hearing now. Is there nothing I can see more about what is happening to me now?
"H-they can't g-do this to me! He can't just drop me! I did everything I could just to pass all my assignments!"
I was almost overwhelmed with resentment and anger but I was still able to calm myself. I will not let them do this to me!
[Cassandra must have something to do with it! That woman! Urgh! Where are you? What are you going to do now ?!]
"I will fight for what is right!"
I dropped the call and hurried to the teachers' quarters. There was no stopping the anger I was feeling now so I was no longer able to knock and just went inside. I shot Sir an evil look. Artito. I know Cassandra paid her just to bring me down.
"Ms. Elvyr ----,"
"You can't let me down like that! I did everything I could just to pass! Reports, Projects, Assignments, Tours and even tasks! I DID EVERYTHING! I know Cassandra paid you to do this for me. ! Thank you Sir! Don't do this to me! " I shouted at him
The shock on his face was obvious, replaced by doubt, "W-what are you saying there Ms ---,"
My patience is really running out! Stop! "Don't get up early! I'm not just a schoolboy, you'll imagine me! Just because of money, you're ready to live the future of a young person who has done nothing but get out of trouble! Remember this! When you overthrow me and I found out you conspired. I'll make sure the principal finds out and I'll prove I'm right in any way! I'll make sure you get fired! " I shouted at him
"Are you threatening me Ms. Elvyra?" Her eyes narrowed
"YES! So that's scary!"
I didn't let him speak anymore and left the quarter. I slammed the door shut because of the anger and pain I was feeling.
"Vy !! What did Sir. Artito say?" Lily greeted me
I sat down on the bench I had passed earlier and washed my hands over my face. I could feel my tears flowing because of the bitterness I feel now. I have no regrets that I said that! Cassandra is so bad! Just because he was angry! He was willing to pay everything just to get me expelled from university.
I will not let him!
"I threatened him," I answered softly
His lips parted in shock, "You threatened him?" Lily
I wiped away the tears and smiled bitterly at her, "I'm getting tired of being belittled by people Ly. All my life, I've tried just to get us through hardship. To make them proud mama. No matter what words I receive since I entered this university! I don't want to. I'm tired of being silent and accepting all the words! I didn't try to make other people step on my dream so what did I tell him? I don't regret that, "
Lily sat down next to me and held my hand. He smiled at me as if relieving me.
"Vy I knew you. You're a woman who knows her limitations. If you know what you're doing is right. I'm here to support you and encourage you. Like you used to do when we were kids. Right?" Lily
I laughed when I remembered, "Yes. It's like when you stepped on a cockroach before and you cried because it stuck to your foot,"
He frowned and slapped my arm, "I'm taking back what I said,"
I laughed even harder because of what he said. He eventually got along. Somehow my chest weight decreased.
"Isn't Luhence going to pick us up and then Sungit today?" He asked
"Nasty? Nash?" I wonder question
"Yup! He's so rude. Come on! Maybe they've been waiting outside for a while," lily
We stood together and headed for the way out. After three minutes we saw their car in the hidden part. Luhence came out there and gave me a sweet smile which I returned.
"How's your day my lady?" Luhence
He kissed me softly on the lips before I opened the door to the backseat. I entered and he followed.
"It's okay,"
It's a great trip!
"Why are your eyes swollen? Did you cry?" His forehead furrowed
I shook my head and he did not answer but I hugged him on the side and leaned my face on his shoulder. I am also used to this position every time we are together because it makes me feel that he is real. That he was with me. I feel reassured.
"Let's go somewhere,"
I looked up at him, "Huh? Where else?"
He smiled meaningfully, "Somewhere you'll like,"
I shrugged and leaned over her again. For some reason Nash and I caught sight of the front mirror. There was something in his eyes that I could not explain. He averted his eyes.
I just closed my eyes and ignored it.
***
Nash and I frowned downstairs in front of Luhence's house where he was staying when he was here in Ihmapuleya. Nash said goodbye before getting into the car to deliver Lily.
"Remember!" I smiled at Ly
"You too !!"
When they left we went inside Luhence's house. I turned to her and our eyes met. There's love in them.
"Why here?" I wonder question
He took my hands and kissed the back of my palm, "I have a surprise with you,"
He pulled me to, if I'm not mistaken, to the falls. When we got there. My lips parted at what I saw. The trees are surrounded by small lights that further illuminate the surroundings. On the side of the lake there is a table and two chairs. Above it was placed wine and two goblets. A simple candlelight dinner but it had a huge impact on me. I turned to her.
"Why?" I asked in a whisper
But he just smiled at me and held out his hand. At the same time playing a song that I don't know where it came from.
"I know this wasn't the best but I did all this just to have a dance with you and tell you how much I truly admire and love you my lady blue. I chose this place because here I first saw you. It's .... I -it's very common but this place will always remind of you. That I found the woman I loved here. In this place. I wanna make memories with you my lady blue. So if you let me. May I dance with you? "
I felt the wetness in my eyes because he said, "Luhence ... You don't have to do this. Even if you don't say I know you love me,"
He laughed heartily, "I know but I still want to make your arrival in my life special. So please. Don't ruin my moment, my lady. I'm begging you. Common my lady. My hand is waiting,"
I laughed and gave my hand to his waiting palm. He pulled me closer to the body and placed his two hands on my waist and I on his shoulders. We were very close to each other but I still didn't seem satisfied so I hugged my arms around his neck.
"I still can't believe I own you my lady. I thought .... This day will never come but I was wrong. Hinding-hindi ko pagsisihan na nakilala kita. You're the best thing that ever happened to me Lady blue and I don't want to lose you now. I'm afraid that if I let you go. I'll die. I don't want to see you one day be happy with others. That's probably the worst nightmare ever, "Luhence
I remained silent because I wanted to hear everything he had to say. Even small details. I don't want to miss him because he is so important to me. I don't know if it's just because I like it. Every time he was there. My heartbeat is always faster. He always bring the best in me. Like him. I don't want him to disappear. I was just thinking like I wanted to scream. Too painful.
Sure ....
I love her?
We stopped dancing. I stared into his blue eyes. Full of love, fear and sadness. He smiled at me. Smile even when I never get tired of seeing.
"I will wait for you my lady blue. Until you finally say those words,"
My grip on his shoulder tightened as I saw the sincerity in his eyes. I would have spoken more when his warm lips met mine. I just closed my eyes as I savored the heat of his kiss like an electricity that animates my body.
I love you...
I love you Luhence.
Luhence's kisses with Elvyra deepened and because she was carried away by the heat of her body, the girl couldn't stop the young man. Luhence tightened his hold in her waistline and even pulled her closer.
Elvyra closed her eyes when Luhence's hot lips went down her neck. She can't stop herself. Her body is too hot to stop the man and she somehow likes it. Well, she will like everything he will do no matter what else it is.
Luhence's lips went back to her and kissed her passionately again when he stopped. The girl's eyes widened. Luhence just smiled at her and pulled her closer, encircling his one arm around her waistline and the other was o her face, caressing it with care, as if she was a porcelain.
"I love you too much to do this now my lady. I respect you,"
The girl's heartbeat quickened and she stared into Luhence's loving eyes and then smiled. The young man gently kissed the back of her palm.
"Lady blue?"
"Why?"
"Can you stay for tonight? I want to be with you,"
At least he could have given it ....
"Of course,"
Luhence's POV
I sighed in relief. At least, I could have her for tonight. No one knows how badly I wanted her to stay with me all the time. I can't stay sane when she wasn't around.
This was bad. Very bad. But I can't help it. I'm addicted to her. I want to spend every moment of my life with her and it was getting dangerous for both of us now that within two weeks. I'm going to marry Princess Christine.
Damn! I hate the idea but I can't refuse! It'll be a very big disappointment to Pàpa if I turned down my crown and leave my responsibilities behind. And most of all, I don't want to pass my throne to my cruel uncle. He'll just going to ruin my country and the people in there. That's why I'm torn between choosing my country or losing my beloved lady.
I smiled at her when she looked at me. She smiled sweetly at me and continue eating while talking about things. Damn. If I could only have dinner with her all the time.
Could someone tell me how to have her without leaving my country !?
We're eating happily when my phone rings. I stood up then said goodbye to him. I make sure to have a good distance so she can't hear my conversation with my father.
[Where exactly are you Prince Dwight?]
I closed my eyes and sighed, "Somewhere Pàpa. Why did you called?"
[To inform you that you gonna marry Princess Christine within two weeks. I hope you won't do anything to disappoint me my son. I'm relying on you]
I felt a pang of guilty, "I won't Pàpa,"
[Alright. I need you here after tomorrow. Evening my son. Come home]
Vy's POV
I smiled when I saw the sleeping Luhence hugging me now. After we ate last night we went there to his treehouse and at the same time watched the shining stars in the sky. When I was drowsy I went to sleep so here we are now.
"Luhence ...," I whispered softly
He just groaned so I laughed, "I'm going to disturb you but I still have to go home,"
It's Saturday now. I mean, Mom and Dad might go home at any time. I still have a lot to ask them because of what I have learned. I need confirmation. I repeated it until he got up and took a bath and then took me home. I kissed her on the lips.
"I'll see you in Monday my lady," he smiled sweetly
I nodded at him, "Okay. Be careful,"
He kissed me again before leaving. I sighed as I closed the door and went to the living room. I suddenly felt nervous because of the knowledge that any time today or maybe tomorrow they will be here.
What if I'm S-samara Venice? What will I do? What to do?
Andaming messes with my mind. I look like a princess! Yes I love history but I have no idea how to act like them! Will the people in the kingdom accept me?
I was closing my eyes as I calmed myself when suddenly there was a knock on my door. My heartbeat quickened and my hand began to tremble. I quickly approached the door at four o'clock and opened it but I was expecting someone else.
I frowned, "Who are you?"
He didn't answer right away and stared at me for a few minutes. I couldn't help but marvel at her beauty. She had sunflower blonde hair, beautiful amber eyes and cream skin but she was small because I was taller even though she was wearing heels.
"We both don't know each other but I am here to tell you to stay away from Dwight!"
My forehead furrowed even more when he said, "D-Dwight? I don't know Miss Dwight. Maybe you're just wrong ----," I stopped speaking.
"Luhence .... Stay away from Luhence. His second name was Dwight. You have to stay away from him before his father knows about this!"
I was shocked by what he said. Dwight is Luhence"s second name? And I don"t even know. Why do I feel like I don"t know much about Luhence?
"W-what are you saying? I can't understand you then who are you?"
"I am Christine and that guy who dropped you here last 20 minutes ago was Dwight! He was my fiancè!"
I almost stopped breathing at what he said. I froze in spot.
"W-what?"

Chapter 18
Vy's POV
My lips quivered at what he said, "W-what?"
My chest began to tighten and my hands holding padin to the doorknob swelled. I feel mixed and I know where it's going.
"I am his fiancè! Of course he won't tell you about me because it's obvious that he don't like the idea of ​​marrying me!"
I could not speak and remained staring into his eyes. When he noticed that, he adjusted his posture and looked at me seriously.
"Dwight or you known as Luhence and I was arranged in a marriage. It was supposed to be another girl but his father decided to choose me instead of that. Dwight knew this day will come so he already accepted his destiny but lately, he's acting so weird and as his future bride. I decided to investigate. I found you, "
My brain could not digest what he was saying but I only understood one thing. Luhence lied to me. She has a fiancé! How did he manage to woo me now that someone is going to marry someone else? My tears flowed and I did not wipe them away.
Is it like this? Is this how it hurts?
"I don't come here to beg but to warn you. He's off-limits and he belongs only to me. If you still push yourself after this you're going to destroy Dwight !! You need to understand it! Once his father knew about you! You're going to be dead because you are a humiliation to them! "
"Humiliation? W-what are you saying?"
"It's rude but Dwight was too pricey for you. He deserved a woman with ----,"
My jaws tightened at what he wanted to say. Because of the anger and pain I felt, I didn't let him finish what he was going to say and stopped him. I stared wickedly at him.
"You don't have to look like I'm a poor person and don't fit in with someone like Luhence so you can leave! You can leave!" I shout
He looked surprised at my shout but also left quickly. I closed the door and slid there with my face covered. My tears just kept flowing because of the lines that kept coming into my brain.
"Luhence? B-why? I trust you!"
I thought he was different but he wasn't! He's even worse than Luke! He lied to me! What is he up to? What do I do with the fixture? Does he look down on me like that? Because I'm just poor?
"I'm so stupid! Why did I trust the person whose name I only know?"
I stared at the ceiling and wiped away my tears. By the time he came back and that woman was right.
We're done
Luhence's POV
Nash opened the door for me and I immediately get off. I rushed to the main door straight to my father's office room. There, I found him staring at me when I opened the door.
"Dad?"
He sighed and I felt anxious because I know what's going to happen next. And I am right.
"The wedding was 3 weeks from now. We adjusted it because the wedding wasn't official yet. I wanted you to focus more in your upcoming responsibilities since when you and princess christine were already married. Im going to pass my throne to you. I can't wait to happen that, "
I instantly felt a pang of guilt when I saw the happiness in his eyes. Three weeks? Damn! I couldnt believe I was about to lose the woman I just had for a very short time. I feel the bitterness in my mouth and my heart crushing already.
I can't marry her.
I need to do something!
"And by the way. You are not allowed to go somewhere except here in the palace. You had a lot of things to ---,"
Before he can finish his sentence. I cut him off with my serious voice and eyes. I won't let him overpower me. No! I can't just lose my lady blue that easy!
"Dad ...,"
"What is it?" He narrowed his eyes
"I don't want to marry her,"
I can see the disbelief in his eyes but I need to do this. I want to have more time with my lady.
"What are you saying my son ?!"
"Since I'm going to be the next king. I wanted to voice out my opinion and it was declining to marry Princess Christine, majesty," I said cold but firm voice
"And who the hell do you want to marry huh? Some random woman who will just ----,"
My jaw clenched, "I want to marry the lost princess of Ihmapuleya pàpa because we don't break promises,"
His eyes were so curious and frustration was visible, "My son! We are not sur ---,"
"I don't care !! Wether you or the officials disapproved. I will only considered the Ihmapuleya's princess ... as my fiancè and future bride,"
Vy's POV
I did nothing but wait for the parents I grew up with on Saturday but I didn't even see a shadow of them that week. I"m already confused as to what I should prioritize. The truth in my whole being or what I found out about Luhe ---- Dwight?
I closed my eyes tightly and leaned my back in the chair. I am here now in the room and waiting for the professor to teach us. I still feel the bitterness and pain every time I remember that. Fiancé? Dwight? I still don't know him much. Why does it have to be like this now that I admit I love her?
I can not accept. Too painful and insane. Especially to think later if he will come. The confrontation will happen that I wanted to do on Saturday but I forced myself not to. We better talk in person and when I confirm I am right.
I will release him
Other people look down on me because I'm poor. I don't want to hear more hurtful words in case I am the one who caused their marriage to end. My mind is confused now but I try to be firm and wise in the decisions I make because I don't want to regret anything later. I will not rush them and I will not force myself to find out because I know they themselves will come to me and when that happens. There I will confront them.
I was able to sit up when our professor came in on this subject. My classmates quickly returned to their assigned seats and moved seats to chat.
"We will have an early dismissal today due to an explosion nearby. We still don't know when the class will continue because the king has not announced anything about it. So students, go home and be safe," said our professor.
I blink several times. Explosion? Is that why there was a power outage earlier and last night? I thought there was just a blown power cord. The students quickly disappeared from the room as I approached our prof.
"Sir? Who is the cause of the explosion?" I will ask
I don"t know why I"m so curious. Maybe because I am concerned about our country.
"I don't know and actually, no one knows except the king and officials. They kept it private for a reason but the news is almost thirty people died in the explosion,"
My lips parted at what he said. Thirty people? I stared at him with a serious look on his face.
"I don't know if it's right for me to say this but I have a suspicion that King Magnus I's best enemy is the mastermind. If only the dear king hadn't died of depression and lost his son. I wish he was strong. the security of our country, "
My whole body went numb at the name he mentioned. Should I call father what he is referring to? The book clearly states my name that Mama mentioned but is that enough evidence to say I'm the princess?
If I am? Am I eligible?
I sneezed and said goodbye to him. I was about to stop at the words he said.
"Too many lives have been lost. One must find the princess and sit on the throne because otherwise. Surely many more will die and suffer Elvyra,"
I was nervous at the tone of his speech so I couldn't look back and hurried out of the classroom. When I was sure I was far from there. I leaned against the wall and slid.
"I-may ... Does Sir know about me?"
I tugged at my hair and looked at the floor. I have to think hard because otherwise! I'm going crazy right here in my seat. For some unknown reason I felt a heavy responsibility to my country. That I must have done. I can't bear to see innocent people dying and starving just like the explosion that happened.
"If I were the princess. I need to act! You need to act Elvyra!"
I took a deep breath and stood up. I quickly walked back to the room where our prof was but I stopped when I saw Luke leaning against the wall. My forehead furrowed.
"What are you doing here Luke? Weren't you told there was a bombing so the students were sent home?" I asked him
"You? Why you're going this way when that was the exit of this building?" He asked in astonishment
I secretly swallowed, "I just forgot something," I muttered
"Forget about it then, again. It's dangerous for you to go back munchkin. What if they decided to bomb this place too? ----"
I glared at him, "They can't do that!" I will not allow !!
"Chill baby," she laughed "Let's just get out of here,"
I would have protested when he pulled my arm out of that building. When we reached the gate, he himself stopped and turned to me. I stopped when I saw the sadness in his eyes.
"That's why you want me to stop. You found someone. How awful is that?"
I frowned, "What are you saying?"
"That man I caught sitting next to you in the Filifia. He was your boyfriend right?"
I was stunned by his question. Does he already know? Sabagay. It's not hard to catch and find out because in the past, Luhence was always with me. And in those times. I couldn't even recognize him.
I was distracted by the feeling of pain again. I don"t want to cry in front of him. It"s embarrassing that I even chose the person with her fiancè who is a playboy who is willing to change. I laughed in my mind.
They are no different
Same cheater. Why would they be targeting me? I hope they know how upset my mind is because of my parents. They added more.
"You should have told me Vy so I know there's really no destination to. Damn! You f-cking warned me already. Didnt you? I thought that you were just only pushing me away because of Cassandra or maybe because I was playboy back then but I was wrong. Don't worry, "he looked at me" I'll stop now Vy. From now on. I will forget that I ever like you before. Expect me to ignore you but can I have one request for the last time? "
I took a deep breath, "What's that?"
"Can I kiss you? Please?"
I didn't expect that he would ask me so I couldn't answer right away.
"It's so hard you're asking Luke!" I protest
"Just one kiss ... for the last time," her eyes begged
My head hurts as much as I think and now I still have to decide if I will agree or not. I know I don't want to but with the kind of expression he has. The difficulty refused. It's obvious how much he loves me and to tolerate just to make my life happy and quiet I know is hard for him. This is all I can do for him.
"Kiss me,"
He wasted no second and quickly kissed me on the lips. I didnt response. He just kissed me then hugged me then said goodbye.
"I didn't mean to hurt you Luke but we're not for each other," I whispered as he left.
I let out another deep breath and decided to wait outside for Lily to stop me from walking when my eyes hit the blue eyes that looked like the sea. I could read the expressions in his eyes but pain and anger prevailed.
I would have been nervous when I remembered what the woman said to me on Saturday so I kept the cold expression on my face as I approached her.
"What's that? Answer me Elvyra!" He shouted
I can see him breaking down but I didn"t send him there because if he only knew, I would want to do the same now but I have to be brave.
"Goodbye kiss because he gave up because I chose you Luhence .... Wait. Im sorry ... I'm wrong,"
I smiled coldly at him and stared into his wondering eyes.
"Forgive me Dwight,"