Season 2: Chapter 13

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Season 2

Chapter 13

Isang malakas na singhal ang kumawala mula sa aking bibig. Napailing na lang ako at lumabas mula sa aking silid. There I saw maids on their backs murmuring so loud. My brows creased as I see them hanging out and not doing their duties.

Another one, pinapasama nila ang araw ko.

Sumama ng muli ang aking timpla nang napansin lamang ako nang pinansin ko sila.

“What are you mumbling there? It is noisy.” Hindi ko mapigilan ang pagtaray at ang lamig ng aking boses. Agad silang humarap sa akin nang nanlalaki ang mga mata. They looked surprised and terrified at the same time.

“W-We beg for your pardon, lady Arisia.” They said in unison and bowed in forgiveness. Ilang beses pa silang yumuko hanggang pinagkrus ko ang aking mga braso.

“Get out of my sight.” They swiftly got out of my sight. Saka lang ako nakahinga ng maluwag at ipinagpatuloy ang paglalakad hanggang sa makarating ako sa labas.

I was out in a picnic seeing the scenery of capital while relaxing out of stress of what is happening these days. Naningkit ang aking mga mata nang makita ang isang pamilyar na lugar kung saan kami nakarating kagabi.

“H-He is a damn kid.” I cannot help but to stutter of what flashed through my mind.

T-This kid... the audacity to land his lips on mine.

Napatigil pa ako at muntik ko na siyang itutulak nang maalala na may mga taong nanonood sa amin. I mentally sighed.

I should just play with his plan.

Out of no choice, I closed my eyes and encircled my arms around his neck. I tilted my head to answer his kiss in a gentle manner. Sinigurado ko na hindi ko imumulat ang aking mga mata dahil ayaw kong makita ang pagmumukha niyang kinukutya ako. I felt his smirk in the middle of our kiss.

Is he teasing me?

Umangat ang aking kilay at pasimpleng kinagat ang kanyang ibabang labi. A smirk lifted from the side of my lips. I was expecting him to back out of what I did but he suddenly deepened the kiss that stunned me. Hindi ko napigilan na idilat ang aking mga mata. His brown eyes met mine that made my heart flutter loud. I can feel my cheeks burning.

How dare I blush over this prince? He is just a kid, a naughty kid that is annoying me.

I tightened my arms around him and leaned at my back so his arms also tightened around my waist to support me. Kakagatin ko pa sana ang labi nito nang dahan-dahan niyang inalis ang kanyang mga labi mula sa akin. I silently glared at him. Umalis na ako mula sa kanyang kabig. Hindi ako tumingin mula sa mga naiinggit at nasisiyahang mga tao at kinuha ang kamay ni Heiden. I intertwined them and gave him a smile, an irritating smile from the inside. Saka ko siya hinila sa lugar na walang tao. His knights followed us and I gestured them to leave us alone. Tumingin pa sila kay Heiden. He nodded at them and they left us in an instant. I clicked my tongue.

They still will not follow what I order?

Nang nasiguro ko na hindi na nila kami binabantayan ay binitawan ko ang kanyang kamay. I glared at him when he did not let go. Tinaasan ko siya ng kilay. My jaw clenched as my glare did not left him. Kalaunan ay kusa niya rin na binitawan ang aking kamay.

“Are you done?” Paninimula ko at pinagkrus ang aking mga braso. It was to stop myself from drawing his sword and pointing it at him.

I should endure.

“You want another kiss?” He initiated. Isang masakit na tingin ulit ang itinapon ko sa kanya. He just scoffed and smirked. Napasamid ako.

I want to wipe that smirk from his face.

“Baka ikaw ang may gusto, mahal na prinsipe.” Sarkasmo ko.

“I was just doing it for you.” Niloloko niya ba ako? He is confusing me.

I gritted my teeth.

“Because of the king’s order?” Tumaas ang aking kilay.

“Because of the king’s order.” He shrugged.

“Good. I do not want a misunderstanding.” Tumaas-baba ang tingin ko sa kanya bilang kutya. Tumaas ang kanyang kilay bilang sagot.

“Bakit? Ano ba ang naisip mo nang hinalikan kita?” Napatigil ako sa kanyang sinabi at tumalikod.

“Wala.” Irap ko.

“Really? Did it not made your heart flutter? Was it not romantic?” My fists balled. Ramdam ko ang aking pag-iinit. Sinamaan ko ulit siya ng tingin.

Ano ba ang sinasabi ng prinsipe na ito? Is he really out of it?

Napaawang ako.

I cannot believe this prince is saying such things straight out from the novel. Why is he saying this to me? Should he not tell it to Snow? This cliche prince and his cringe lines...

Napalapit ako sa kanya at sumingkit ang kanyang mga mata.

“Ano ba ang pinagsasabi mo? Have you lost your mind? And what romantic? It is cringe, Your Highness.”

“Right. Because you like that son of a bitch.” Natabingi ako sa kanyang sagot.

“What?” Angil ko.

“Why? Tama ako, hindi ba?” He scoffed. He also crossed his arms. Hindi makapaniwala akong tumingin sa kanya.

Seriously, what is going on with him? Kulang na lang ay masasabi ko na nagseselos siya kay Rionsky.

“Why are you talking like that to the crown prince? We are in public.” I corrected him.

“I did not mention it was him.” Napatikom ako sa kanyang binatong mga salita.

He is right, though.

I sighed.

That was stupid of me. “See?” Napalunok ako at tinignan siya ng pabalik. I confidently knotted my brows.

“Then how about you?”

“What about me?”

“You and Snow. Akala mo ba ay hindi ko alam na nagpapanggap lamang kayo na wala na upang hindi ko na siya abalahin pa? Well, you are wrong about that, Heiden.” I sweetly smiled. Suminghal rin ako.

“You are also wrong about that.” Napakunot ako sa kanyang sagot.

What does he mean?

“Wrong about what?”

“We already separated a long time ago. Before the trip.” Napatawa ako sa kanyang sinabi.

Is he serious of what he is saying?

“I do not believe you. Do not lie in front of my face.” Malamig kong sagot.

Sa tingin niya ba ay paniniwalaan ko ang kanyang mga sinasabi? I know how loyal and how he loves Snow. There is no way that he will just let her go like that.

Aalis na sana ako nang naramdaman ko ang mahigpit niyang hawak sa aking kamay. “Let go of me.” Sinubukan kong kumawala. He gave me a glare.

“Then I am warning you.” His voice went cold. His eyes are screaming like a beast, danger. I bit my lower lip. “Stay away from that motherfucker.” Nang marahas kong hinila ang aking kamay ay nabawi ko ito mula sa kanya.

“Do not cuss.” Malamig ko siyang tinignan.

“I’ll kill him if you still see that motherfucker. I don’t want my fiancee going near others.” Aniya. Blanko lang akong tumingin sa kanya. Hindi ako umimik. Later, I exhaustedly snorted.

“What, Heiden? Gusto mo na ba ako? You love me?” My eyes squinted as a small smirk rose from the side of my lips. Kaunti akong napatabingi.

“And if I said yes?” Kaunti akong napatigil. He sounded serious that it is believable. I nibbled my lips.

Hindi ko alam ang aking paniniwalaan. Ang libro ba o ang nasa loob nito? This is so confusing.

My lips parted as I gently gritted my teeth. I pursed my lips.

“Huwag ako. You will make me fall for you then what? Alam ko na ang mga estratehiya na iyan, Heiden. So do not bother. I will not do what you expect me to.” Matiim kong sagot.

“You will find out when I am serious or not, Arisia.” Seryoso kong narinig bago ako lumisan mula sa lugar na iyon.

What is really happening? Did it also happen because of my interference? I mean, a simple move can be a big change but really? From a side villainess?

“Damn it.” I muttered. I also realized that I am getting lost. I bit my lip out of frustration.

Where am I?

Mga tunog ng mga kabayo ang aking narinig na papalapit sa aking direksiyon. I clicked my tongue as I recognized the carriage. It stopped in front of me. The door opened. Lumuwa ang pinaka-ayaw kong makita ngayon. Napairap ako nang makita ang ngisi niya habang prenteng nakaupo.

“My fiancee should not walk back to the palace. Don’t you agree?” I clicked my tongue and swallowed my pride as I sit beside him, making sure that we will not be that close. The whole ride, I did not threw him a single glance. Sumandal lamang ako sa gilid at ipinikit ang aking mga mata.

When I opened my eyes, I was at my bed. I found out that the annoying prince was the one who brought me here. And it pissed me off. I sighed.

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