Burning Flame Of Lying [Redvein Crescent Series #1]

Chapter 29

First Dance
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ARAIA

"Gather everyone around for the food and enjoy."

I turn around after saying those words to Kyrith. I saw Aldridge walking to my direction. My mom and dad decided to leave everything to me because it's my birthday. Maybe they had something to discuss with Evening Stars. Please tell me it's not about our wedding with Aldridge.

"Hey," bati niya.

"Hey."

He cleared his throat. "Can I have my queen for a minute?"

I chuckled. "You already have me, Aldridge. I won't go anywhere."

We both laughed. Agad niya akong hinatak papuntang kagubatan, hindi nalalayo sa North Sun. Mabuti na lang at hindi nahalata ng mga tao ang paghatak niya. I don't want to hear another loud screams again.

"So," panimula ko. "How's your time with the girls from North Sun?"

"Sila 'yung lumalapit, kamahalan," tanggi niya. "I'm avoiding any touches and be formal to them but they're annoying. Kahit na sinabi mo na ako ang susunod na... Hari."

Halatang nahihiya pa siyang sabihin iyon. Agad itong umiwas ng tingin ngunit halata namang namumula ang mukha niya. I pinched his cheeks and laugh.

"Masanay ka na dapat," sabi ko. "The moment we shared our I love you's is the moment where committed to eachother. There's no turning back, sweetie."

"I know, I know. It's just... Kaya ko bang gampanan bilang hari?" He asked. "I'm still doubting my capabilities."

Muli akong natawa. "I wouldn't choose you if you're not good enough. You're more than what you're thinking, Aldridge."

"How? I love you but... Do I deserve this?"

Malakas kong pinitik ang kaniyang noo. Napadaing naman ito dahil sa ginawa ko.

"Remember that I'll give my kingdom for you," I said. "As long as I love you, you deserve everything I have."

He pulled me for a tight embrace. Agad ko naman din siyang niyakap. For the first time, I'm not confused about my feelings. Everything is cleared to me.

Maybe Priam was the one that got away. I believe we didn't met in a wrong time. Everything is right, we just take this path, to separate ourselves.

Napagdesisyonan naming bumalik na sa North Sun. I saw Kyrith, Rumi, Vesper, Priam and Tatienna gather around. Napatingin silang lahat sa amin ni Aldridge.

"Are we good? Our next destination is West Sun," sabi ko sa kanila. They all nodded. Narinig ko pa ang impit na tili ni Kyrith, it's her hometown.

We packed our things and bid our goodbyes to the North Sun. Lahat sila ay nakasakay sa kabayo habang kami naman ni Aldridge ay nasa kalesa.

Aldridge is squeezing my hands while looking at me. I look at him back and he smiled. I smiled back.

"What's on your mind?" I asked. Bahagya itong umiling.

"I'm just wondering... Magiging kamukha mo din kaya ang magiging anak natin?" He asked. I blushed and looked away. I heard he chuckled.

"W-what are you talking about?" Nauutal ma sabi ko. "Uh... Bakit naman 'yan ang iniisip mo?"

Nagkibit-balikat ito. "Just what if, a girl and she has your face. Magmumukha na kayong triplets kasama ang kamahalan."

We both laughed. I closed my eyes and fell asleep. Mayamaya ay naramdaman kong may humalik sa akin!