The Next Prince (ZeeNunew) [Charan&Kanin]

22. Forbidden Garden

 His gaze swiftly shifted to the young couple who were raising their teacups and sipping in unison, amidst a silent and wordless conversation. Suddenly, Kanin remembered the morning incident. Everything happened so quickly that he didn't have time to prepare. Chakri hurriedly ran over to report that the Sovereign King had ordered everyone participating in the competition to assemble together today, as there were important matters to address. In haste, the head of the household had to reluctantly hold onto a sturdy handle that rose from the bed to pull himself up and go take a quick bath and change into ordinary clothes, resembling a mobile golden wardrobe, after days of wearing special attire. After finishing his bath in a rush, Chakri led him to the grand reception room, informing him that temporary relatives, Evaa and Ramil, would arrive in another hour since they were unable to enter the Royal Palace according to the rules. The young man understood but didn't have a chance to ask why. Nearly an hour passed while Kanin sat alone, sipping tea and eating cucumber sandwiches. As the time approached, family members of high rank began to appear one by one, starting with the women.young man secretly took a breath, and for a moment, the teacher turned his gaze away from the window and looked back inside the reception room for another glimpse, which emphasized a color palette of brown and cream. 

The room was adorned with large billboards, equivalent to a two-story building. In the center of the room, a small wooden piano stands as a decoration, contrasting with the short white fur carpet. The atmosphere invites relaxation. If not for the fact that two people were sitting and staring at each other, an inexplicable tension would have emerged. It feels like being an animal in a zoo. The young man absorbed the atmosphere around him and stealthily took a breath, feeling trapped. The important part is that the two individuals sitting on the opposite side, one woman from Thawetmetha and one man from Puchongpisut. His gaze swiftly shifted to the young couple who were raising their teacups and sipping in unison, amidst a silent and wordless conversation. Suddenly, Kanin remembered the morning incident. Everything happened so quickly that he didn't have time to prepare. 

Chakri hurriedly ran over to report that the Sovereign King had ordered everyone participating in the competition to assemble together today, as there were important matters to address. In haste, the head of the household had to reluctantly hold onto a sturdy handle that rose from the bed to pull himself up and go take a quick bath and change into ordinary clothes, resembling a mobile golden wardrobe, after days of wearing special attire. After finishing his bath in a rush, Chakri led him to the grand reception room, informing him that temporary relatives, Evaa and Ramil, would arrive in another hour since they were unable to enter the Royal Palace according to the rules. The young man understood but didn't have a chance to ask why. Nearly an hour passed while Kanin sat alone, sipping tea and eating cucumber sandwiches. As the time approached, family members of high rank began to appear one by one, starting with the women.

She walked up to him with a friendly smile, looking like a princess from a fairy tale. Kanin thought she seemed more like a modern princess than the ones in old stories, maybe because of her unique style. The atmosphere around her was intense, and she seemed confident yet cautious. Next to her sat a guy with a confident posture, looking like a professional athlete. They all sat quietly until Eva broke the tension by introducing herself and the guy next to her as Ramil.

The formal greetings start. Their eyes briefly avoid each other before focusing on Ramil, who extends his hand for a greeting. "Nice to meet you," Ramil replies calmly, his narrow eyes still fixed on Asavadevathin's face. Although curious, he understands the importance of etiquette. Asavadevathin responds smoothly with a smile, but furrows his brow at Ramil's peculiar behavior. Ramil questions if Asavadevathin is real or fake due to speculation. The disdainful posture of Ramil makes Asavadevathin feel angry at being belittled by a stranger.