Chapter 55

….GIANNA…
He just walk in and dragged me along with him, I turned to call Dr. Park but then he went 'tata!!" and waved at me with a grin.
'Zoe-ah…Waylon-ah…help!!" I called out but they just smiled at me.
' Hey!! Let me go!!" I cried and he pinned me to the wall nearby, I could hear his heart beat as he looked into my eyes, my heart was racing faster than ever. Trying to catch my breath, he pinned both of my hands to the wall and brought his face closer to mine.
' What are you doing to me?" He asked with a whisper.
' What are you talking about?" I asked him and he got closer, I wished I could just pass through the wall at that very moment.
'What are you doing to me? Why can't I hold myself together when I'm with you? Why do I get pissed off when I see you with Waylon and touching him and all, I can't take it anymore. You are driving me crazy Gianna…" He whispered bringing his lips closer to my ear and I could feel his breathe over my neck.
' What are you doing?" I asked trying to set myself free but then his grip was too strong and I found myself looking into his eyes which was filled with so much emotions.
He brushed his fingers on my cheeks gently and I found myself succumbing to his touch, they felt warm and safe, he tucked my hair behind my right ear and brought his lips so close to mine. I shut myself eyes refusing to accept what was happening but then he burst out laughing.
'Ha ha ha…oh this was so fun…I can't believe you fell for it. Haarhhh you should've seen the look on your face with your cheeks turning red. Do you have feelings for me?" he teased and I kicked him in the knee making him let go of me and squatting, holding his knees he called after me but I ran off.
How dare him? Does he think people's emotions are just something he can toy around with?
I can't believe I nearly fell for his trick…my cheeks are even burning up.
I walked into the stables and there she was, Penelope, my favorite pony.
' Hi Penelope…" I called and she neighed.
' Yeah…it's that cheesy Grinch again…who does he think he is? Does he think everyone will fall at his feet just because he is the Crowned Prince?
Psst, in his dreams, I don't have taste for such grumpy men. Men like Waylon are better." I said to her and she neighed again lowering her neck to me and I brushed my hands against her neck.
' I'll miss you too. I promise I'll come visit you okay. You were the only pony who was nice to me on my first day here. Pay no attention to grumpy Bruce(a grumpy horse) he reminds me so much of that cheesy Grinch. Don't give him the chance to be mean okay. I'll come visit you with my sweetheart okay." I said to her as I brushed her hair.
' I had no idea you could talk to ponies." A voice said from the entrance and for a second I thought it was that grumpy Prince but then my face was full of a bright smile when I turned to find Waylon standing at the entrance.
'Not really, I was just having some conversation with Penelope. I wanted to say my goodbyes before I left." I said to him and he nodded.
' Urrrm…since when have you been standing there?" I asked out of fear that he might have heard everything I said.
'Not too long ago." He replied. ' That's a relief."
'Why was there something I wasn't supposed to hear?" He asked.
'Oh no…no…" I said with a chuckle which was covering my pounding heart.
' Okay. I was actually looking for you since I sawian alone again. He seemed to be in some sort of pain. He told me he was returning to Dr. Park for some first aid. I hope you didn't kick him in the knee because he seemed to be limping when I saw him." Waylon said to me as he walked over to me.
'Oh…I was just teaching him a lesson for doing something he shouldn't have done. ' I replied boldly.
'And what was that?" he asked placing both hands on Penelope's gate and supporting his chin with both hands.
' Just something silly…uh let's not talk about it. What do you say I go and thank the Queen for assigning me back to my former duties." I said changing the subject and he nodded as he held my stretched his hand and I took it.
Why do I always feel so comfortable around him? I always tend to give him my hand whenever he stretches his, it's more like my body reacts even before I know it.
Upon our arrival, the Queen asked me to come in and I did, with Waylon by my side.
' I am here to express my gratitude your highness." I said with courtesy.
' You are welcome. I would also like to apologize for the way I treated you. I was unfair to you and did not allow you to speak. I hope you don't resent me." The Queen said to me and I bowed before her.
' I am a mere servant your Royal Highness, any mother would've done what you did because her child's life was in danger. I have nothing against you and I will never resent you over such an issue. Never in my life will I ever resent you." I said to her.
' Thank you dear. I will advise you to be very careful and make sure to confirm from your master when any worker comes in his name for you to do something for him."
' I will do exactly that your Highness. Thank you very much." I said with a bow.
'We will be taking our leave now mother." Waylon said to her and she permitted us to leave.
' I heard your Father the King will be returning today." I said to him and he smiled.
' Yeah, that's what they are all saying. Do you want to meet him?"
'I would love to but then I can't." 'Why?"
' It's nothing."
'Are you worried because you are a maid underian?" he asked, and I turned to him.
' No…that's not it at all." 'Then why not?"
' I'm just not ready to meet the King yet." I replied. 'Okay…if you say so. But then promise me you will
let me introduce you to him okay."
'Okay. I promise." I replied, and he gave me a cheerful smile.
' Gianna-ah..."
'Uh?"
'I want to show you something." He said, and I quirked an eyebrow.
He smiled and took my hand.
' Let's go." He said, and I nodded as he ran through a tunnel with me to a very beautiful place.
The whole place was covered with flowers and the lawn was neatly trimmed and it was like a whole paradise on its own as white butterflies flew from a flower when he touched it. The fountain was flowing with fresh water. The fountain had colorful rocks which looked like tiny marbles.
'Woooah…it's beautiful." I said smiling as the butterflies flew over me.
'What is this place?" I asked he pulled me to sit down on a swing.
'This is another secret hideout of mine. Only people very close to my heart are allowed in here. I really wanted to bring you here the very day I returned from school but then we both got caught up with something. Do you like it?"
'No…" 'Uh?"
'I love it!" I said, and he heaved a sigh of relief.
'You should've seen the look on your face when I said no, it was priceless."
'Hey…That's not funny." He said, and I giggled.
I inhaled the fresh breeze as we both rode the swing.
There was this noise, it was like the sound of flushing water…I looked around wanting to find where the sound was coming from when he stood up and hugged me and there was this splash of water that came out of the pipes and it came pouring on him as he covered me up in the hug.
My cheeks were burning up and I could feel his chest against mine, my heart was racing faster than ever, my eyes growing wide as his strong arms went around my waist, he held on to my waist and I felt him tense up.
'Are you alright?" He asked as he pulled his face back with his arms still around me.
I gulped at the sight of his wet hair and his lips were so red than ever. I should be the one asking him if he's okay.
He just took that heavy splash of water from those pipes and he's asking if I was alright.
My eyes were darted on his and I don't know what came over me that instant but before I knew it…I pulled him by the color and planted a kiss on his lips, a very long deep kiss and I could feel his arms around me as he moved his right hand to the small of my back and kissed me back and my arms went around his neck as I pulled him in and he kissed me softly with those tender lips.
Damn his lips are so soft and fleshy and he's such a hot kisser.
He suddenly let go and I realized what I just did, I bowed my head in shame and he chuckled.
'Are you feeling shy?" He asked, and I couldn't speak with my face to the ground.
'I...I…I am sorry. I don't know what got over me. I'm very sorry it won't happe…" I couldn't finish my sentence when he kissed me again and my heart felt like it sank at that very moment.
'There…don't feel sorry about it. I know you did it not because you wanted to. The sight was catchy so don't worry okay. I should be the one apologizing for seducing you." He stated with a smile making me chuckle.
'I hope this doesn't change anything between us, I really cherish our friendship I wouldn't want to lose it because of what happened. Promise me you wouldn't let this come in between our friendship." He said to me with sincerity in his eyes.
'Why are you saying this? I will never let this come between our friendship. Besides this is also one of our many secrets, right?"
'Sure..." He said, and I smiled at him.
The atmosphere was suddenly tensed, and I looked away when I realized his shorts were all wet as well.
'Are you scared you might see something you shouldn't see?' he asked, and I threw a flower I picked at him.
'Hey!!" I said, and he laughed at him.
We went to a very sunny part and laid underneath the sun beside each other and the mixture of the breeze and Rays of the sun felt amazing.
We later returned back, and he excused himself to go and change his clothes.
I was walking back to the crowned Prince's chambers when I came across that witch of a Princess and her accomplice following behind her like her puppy.
' What do you think you are doing here?" Aurora barked at me.
' Why…did you think you'll keep me away forever and my name wouldn't be cleared?" I asked her, and she quirked an eyebrow and parting her lips slightly.
'What did you just say?"
'Which kind of human are you, there's no need to even ask you because you are nowhere near human."
'How dare you talk rudely at me!" she snapped at me.
' If you dare me one more time I'm going to blurt the truth out. I can't believe he's engaged to a woman who is willing to put his life on the line just for some stupid revenge of hers." I said to her and both her and Hannah's eyes grew wider out of shock.
'Yeah…you think I wouldn't know the truth? You knew very well that he's allergic to clams and yet you planned it all out making me serve him a soup I prepared with clams. How can you be so heartless?
I even wonder if you even have a heart. You are nothing but an inhuman selfish being." I barked at her name Hannah tried to cover my mouth.
'If you dare to bring your nonsense on me ever again, or dare try to use me to put the crowned Prince in harm's way… I will kill you both my own bare hands!" I yelled at Hannah who stepped back out of fear.
'You are out of your mind. Who do you think you are to put the blame on me? Do have any ide..."
' I do have an idea who you two are, you are just stupidly power obsessed young women who only care about themselves and are stupid enough to put the crowned Prince's life in danger just to get revenge on a mere maiden. I pity you both. You're both so pathetic." I interjected with disgust.
I walked away leaving them speechless and headed for the crowned Prince's chambers.
'THIS ISN'T OVER YET!!" I heard Aurora yell out and I turned to her.
'Bring it on Aurora!!" I said back at her.
….
….WAYLON…
I just can't bring myself together. I mean she kissed me. Why did she kiss me?
I just want to be friends but then a kiss, so many thoughts are going on my mind right now. I am very good with women but when it comes to Gianna it's a whole different case all together.
She's so fierce, daring , strong…she isn't a damsel in distress who needs a rescue. She drives you nuts
with her nature.
She's so special to me. You might be wondering why I can't think straight at this moment but then I'm scared okay, I'm scared that I might end up hurting her instead. I am a player, I don't have time for sticking to one woman you know. I might end up hurting her in return, she can never have feelings for me. I'm not ready to settle down with any girl and I can't have her being a victim of mine.
I must admit I am seriously crushing on her but then I just want to maintain the friendship, from what I'm seeingian is also trying to develop some feelings for her as well.
I am not sure of that, but time will tell if he has become a victim to the 'child play" called love.
I couldn't get the scene of the kiss out of my mind while the water from the shower was pouring down on me, her lips felt different, so soft and sweet, her tender waist and soft boobs against my
chest just drives me insane and I have no idea why I kissed her back!
I wore my white cardigan with blue pair of paints and headed outside for some air, the weather was so beautiful, the mixture of sun rays and the wind, it reminds me of the kiss.
Get yourself together Waylon, you can't have her!!
'I don't know what is going on but then the crowned Prince seems to cherish Gianna a lot, he even confronted Princess Aurora last night when she tried to give Gianna a punishment for talking back at her." I heard a voice from the watermill.
It must be some of the workers, I sat on the bench behind the shrubs which served as a boundary between the watermill and the Orlando garden of daisies.
' Remember when Gianna wasn't feeling well, I saw him…he was the one who sent her to the
clinic. He was running like crazy with Gianna in his arms. I heard he wasn't even fit enough because he just gained consciousness."
'Really?"
'Yes…I saw him with my own two eyes."
' It's a good thing to have Gianna around you know..."
'Why are you saying that?"
' Can't you see the crowned Prince isn't as cold as he used to be. He even smiles a lot these past few weeks and he always compliments the dishes served."
'Oh, that's true…very true. He is like a whole new person now."
'Oh, Gianna really brought out the old crowned Prince back to us."
I stood up and got closer and cleared my throat, I peeped through the shrubs as they looked around, looking for where the noise came from.
They were three women, in their thirties I think. I walked over to their side and they gasped when they saw me.
' Your Highness?" They gasped bowing with fear.
' Why are you all being like this. I really enjoy what I was hearing."
'Really?" one of them asked and I nodded, taking an apple from one of the baskets they were holding. I think they came to fetch water to wash the fruits.
' I now know a lot, let's keep it our little secret okay. I promise no one will know okay." I said and took a bite of the apple.
' Here lemme help." I said and took one of the baskets
'Oh no your highness please allow us to do this."
They said trying to take the basket of grapes from me.
'Oh please…please lemme help, it's so boring withaxel and Zoe gone... I feel lonely,ian is always going out for meetings and stuffs with Gianna and his fiancé Aurora, mom and Dad are busy with the country's affairs and I'm tired from playing games all day. I beg you please lemme help." I cried, and you should see the expression on their faces.
' Okay, please go ahead. We are very honored to have you help." The one with the basket of apples said and I smiled. Taking back the basket of grapes,
I helped them wash it and guess what?... I did some gossiping too.
' Thank you so much Prince Waylon." They said with a bow.
' It was fun washing them with you." I said with respect and they smiled.
'Bye..." I said, waving at them as they giggled and waved back shyly.
They stared at me throughout and kept on whispering stuffs into each other's ears and when I asked to know…well they were admiring my looks.
I walked back to the yard and I sawian's car pull over.
' It wasn't my fault that she didn't bring her stuffs along so why do I have to bring them there." Gianna said as she slammed the car door.
She seemed to be on the phone with someone.
' I know I'm your personal maid/assistant, but don't you think it's too much? You both left your belongings and I have to bring them there."
' If you did pack your clothes then why did you forg…Ah, forget it, I know you did that on purpose." She said and hanged up.
I looked at her from the distance as she ran into the Castle, she seemed to be in a hurry, I think she was withian on the phone. I took a shot cut and met her in front ofian's chambers.
'Hey…"
'Good evening your highness." She said with a bow and I chuckled.
' Since when did you start addressing me formally?" I asked, and she twitched her lips to the right, trying to tell me someone was around.
'Oh, I get it." I said nodding and she smiled.
'So, what's the problem…you seemed frustrated." I said to her and she sighed as she swiped the card on the door sensor and the lock clicked open.
' It's the crowned Prince again, can you believe he left hand packed belongings here and didn't say anything until we reached the airport. Now he asked me to bring them back including Aurora's as well."
'Did she leave her Belinda as well?" I asked her, and she nodded.
' She has pride, she is all overian and was accusing me of wanting to intrude on their privacy and stuff. She is really irritating! They both don't go a day without getting on my nerves. I can't take it." She cried, and I gave her a gentle squeeze on her shoulder.
' I'll go get her stuffs and meet you here okay." I said to her and she nodded.
'Waylon-ah…can I ask you for a favor?" She asked, and I turned back to her.
'Go ahead, I'm all ears."
'Can you come along, I mean on the trip. Besides the hotel they will be lodging in belongs to your parents as well. I can't be on a trip with those two. I might die from stress. Please….please come along." She pleaded with those puppy eyes and I cupped her small cute face in my hands.
' Sure…anything for you. Besides it's boring around here sinceaxel Jun and Zoe left for Spain with their mom. I'll be glad to come along." I said to her and her face lit with a bright smile.
'You are the best." She said, standing on her toes and kissed my right cheek.
I returned with Vivian who had Aurora's belongings.
'What is she going to do with all of these? It's just a week trip." Gianna blurted out at the sight of Aurora's belongings.
'I'm glad Hannah didn't leave hers either or else, you would need the Titanic to go on the trip." Sun
Hee blurted out and we laughed.
We've gotten really close after the incident concerningian's allergy case. She's actually fun and adorable.
' Wait…aren't you going to pack your stuffs for the trip?" Gianna asked me and I grinned.
' There's no need for that, these two belongings are too much, I'll just get some clothes on our arrival. Don't worry." I said to her and she nodded.
We drove to the airport and foundian and Aurora waiting for us.
He looked at me with astonishment when I got out of the car and walked over to them.
' I thought you said business trips are boring, so you weren't going to come."ian said to me and I chuckled.
'Hi Aurora…" I said to her and she responded politely, I could hear Gianna scoff from behind
me.
'I actually had a change of mind, I came to keep my precious Gianna company." I replied, and he frowned at Gianna who looked away without a care in the world.
' I can't believe she had you coming along, why does she think we will make her over work or something?"ian said to but Gianna interjected.
'Yeah, I begged him to come along, only God knows what you two will make me do. I'm not surprised you two got engaged. You two just look good together." She blurted out and Aurora glared at her.
' I see it took you too long to realize it. I guess you are getting much more civilized." Aurora said to her with a smile and Gianna groaned.
'Let's get going, it's time for our flight."ian said as he stood up and dumped his bag on Gianna who probably murmured insults at him before picking it up to follow him.
We finally arrived in Canada, it was a long and fun trip watching Gianna andian fight and quarrel throughout with Gianna blabbing from one trouble to the other.
'Wow…" Gianna said the very minute she stepped out of the plain.
'Arh…allow me to breathe in the air of a foreign country." She said taking in the fresh breeze.
'Ah…this is your first time here isn't it?"ian asked her, and she nodded.
'You might be a grumpy Grinch but then thanks to you I've gotten a chance to come to Canada!!!" She said excitedly but then she paused, and I heard her stomach rumble.
'Are you hungry?" I whispered to her and she turned to me with those puppy eyes and nodded.
'Nico-ah…we will be right back okay." I said taking her hand.
'Where to?" He asked us.
' I went to show her something, you two should go ahead, we will join you soon."
'But she needs to fold the…" I didn't wait for him to finish his statement when I pulled Gianna along with me and ran towards a nearby restaurant.
'Hey!!!" He yelled at us, but I waved at him with Gianna sticking her tongue out at him.
'Ah, he's such a pain, sometimes isn't he?" Gianna asked with sad eyes.
' I won't deny it but then, he looks much happier when he's being a pain in the ass." I said and Gianna laughed.
We walked into the restaurant and we were directed to a table where we sat and ordered for some good.