You play with my emotions.
But blame me for liking it too much.
Chapter twelvee.
"Thirteen girls left." Amanda informs.
"I'm very curious who will be the queen." I say as eat my beef.
"And eleven of the girls hate you for yesterday."
"I told you they will hate me." I sigh.
"Whatever. Hating are lame. I never really hate someone. I just dislike most people.".
"That's pretty much the same."
"Something is weird on your face. I can't tell."
We are sitting at the very back of the table to avoid the gossips. It means that I have to sit away from Peter but it's just breakfast it's fine. Amanda keep telling me that I should not care about the gossips but how could I not?
"Miss Hailey is looking at you for the fourty freaking five times, Katelyn. I've count it." Amanda rolls her eyes. "Why are those girls are so annoying?"
"You like most of them." I slurp my orange juice.
"Yeah I used to. Not now anymore. Can't they just accept it that Peter loves you?"
"Love?" I laugh. "I don't think love is the word for him now. Besides, you could say that because you're in love with someone else that is not Peter. That's why you're not jealous. How if all of them fall for Peter like I do?"
"Except Hailey," Amanda corrects, "and even if they do, they should want Peter to be happy if they fall for him. That is what love means."
"Each of us want to fight for his mysterious heart." I smile.
"I'm on your side and you're on their side?" Amanda chuckles. I blow her a kiss.
"Peter is standing up," Amanda elbows me, "and he is walking slowly to Hailey's place."
"Yeah I knew it." I snap.
"He'll be just taking her around the palace, don't be so jealous."
"You don't know what he has in mind."
"He has kissed you." Amanda remembers me.
"And he has kissed some others too."
"Well, he has taken you to the royals secret place?"
"It's not even secret."
"Ugh." Amanda groans.
Peter is still there talking with the girls around but focusing to Hailey. There is just something about him and Hailey or him and Karen that makes me so jealous and envy. Hailey is clearly flirting out of him. I can't really see Peter's face but from the corner of his face, I can see him smiling.
"Come on let's go." Amanda stands up. "Don't stare at them like an angry lion. He's not even yours."
"Yeah you're right. Let's just go. He probably wants to make me hate him again. Besides all the royals except Reevan has gone." I stand up too. We walk to the door when a voice calls.
"Katelyn, wait!"
Reevan.
"Hey." I turn to greet him. Amanda is lauging for no reason.
"Uh, hi." He finally stops running.
"Uh, what's up?" I giggle. Reevan is so funny.
"Well we both knew that we just ate, so nothing really." His breath is still a little heavy. "Oh, hey Amanda!"
"Hello Reevan." Amanda smiles.
"You're such in a great mood today aren't you?"
"Sort of." He shakes his head. "I've finished your painting."
"Really?" I squeal. "You've finished it for me? Aw thank you so much!" I jump to hug him. He hugs me back. I can't believe he is so nice!
"I think this is not a place for hugging eachother." Amanda says slowly. I immediately realize that we're still in the room and Reevan quickly pull away. I glance to Peter and he is staring at me with anger on his face. Hailey and Karen try to get his attention while the others keep busy talking. When Hailey turn her head to us, she finally realize and smile. That wicked smile.
"Let's go." Amanda pulls me out. I take Reevan's hand too. I won't leave him here with angry Peter.
"He just ruin my mood everyday." I groan as we enter the hallway.
"Does he really?" Reevan asks.
"No," I sigh in frustration, "but he always makes me mad and angry and annoyed and everything bad!" I wave my hand in the air.
"Okay Katelyn." Amanda smiles. I forget Amanda is here.
"Right." I gulp.
"Let's get some fresh air." Reevan suggests. "I know a place."
"Okay, I'll be just going away," Amanda steps back.
"No you come with us." I drag her with me.
"Perfect." She fake a smile. "You just ruin my date with Drew, thank you Katelyn." She says in a lower voice.
"What?" Reevan asks.
"Nothing. Come on." I start to walk again. I don't care about Drewmanda or Amandrew right now. All I care is Katelyn and her mood.
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"I know right! That book is so amazing!" Amanda squeals.
"Yes! And the plot is just so romantic right! I am so hopelessly romantic but just can't help it to finsih the book." Reevan laughs.
"You read novels?" I ask him.
"No actually, I don't really like it. But that book is different."
"It's really different. Cavany is so pathetic, though." I add.
"But at least she found Hudert and that is everything. The way the book is written is just so beautiful, I don't know how to describe it."
"I love the poems." I gaze.
"My heart is yours, really. And you are free to break it. As long as I could see your face, there is nothing more important than that. That is my favorite." Reevan says.
"Oh my God, that is my favorite too!" I scream.
"Aw you two." Amanda winks. Reevan just laughs.
"Oh Reevan," Amanda somehow remembers something. "what do you know about Sir Divers?" I immediately tense.
"Sir Divers? He is nice."
"What do you know about his family?" Amanda pushes.
"He has a wife and a daughter. His son died around two years ago."
"What do you know about his son?" Amanda keep pushing. She is totally asking to the point, damn Amanda.
"Why do you even care?"
"Well, yesterday I met Sir Divers and he told me I have his son's eyes. And when I asked a picture of him, he showed me and told me that his son has died." What the hell Amanda? She must made up that story like a second ago.
"It's because of a car crash. That's all I know. And his name is Aaron if I'm not mistaken." Amanda glance so fast at me and turn her attention to Reevan again.
Aaron...
"Wow that is so bad. He must be really sad and frustrated."
"He does. He even quit working here for a while. He really miss his son. He say it like almost everyday last year. This year is better for him." Reevan explains. "I've met Aaron once. But he quickly wanted to go to his Aunt's house for staying for no reason. His parents let him stay there because his aunt live alone and she was sick. She died a few months later after Edward."
He let go of staying in the palace just to see me?
"He told me and Peter that he has a girlfriend that he really loved. He said she was beautiful and so amazing." He pauses. "That is all I remember of Aaron, though."
Tears fall from my eyes. I can't help it. All the memories are flashing back to me like a storm. His face, his smile, his eyes, his voice, him. How could he be so kind and loving? Why should God take him so fast? Why?
"Kate? Why are you crying?" Reevan hugs me.
"I... I remember something similar to that story about my brother." I shutter. And I lied.
"I'm sorry." Reevan pats my back.
"It's fine. I'm so overreacting." I wipe my tears. I let go of Reevan
"Let it go." Amanda whispers.
"Let's talk about something else?"
"Yeah." I simply nod.
We talk again until lunch. I decided to skip lunch because my heart is still sink. Now while everyone is eating, I'm in my room crying.
"Miss?" Rachel calls me. "There is someone who wants to see you." My maids have been comforting me since they found out I was crying. Their help means alot to me. I feel a little better now actually.
"Who is it?"
Not waiting for an answer, someone steps in. I immedeatly move backwards a little.
"Well, hello Katelyn."
I swallow my saliva more than 10 times per second. My hands immediately sweaty and my head spins.
"He.... ll... lo...."
"What a surprise seeing you here." Sir Divers walk towards me. My lips shake. "I'm glad."
Rachel, Alicia, and Janet move to the corner of the room. I eye them to stay and they obey.
"It's been a while since I last saw you. Like hmm, around three years ago?" He teases as he keep walking closer.
"I remember that overall you wore and how you braid your hair. I remember your happy smile and dirty boots. I remember you talk to my son."
My son.
The way he said it feels like he want to eat me and swallow me in one gulp. I try to find my voice but it still hiding.
"Why don't you talk?" He finally stop walking. "Oh wait, I remember seeing you at my late little sister's house. You just went away with him."
I remember that day too. Aaron and I were going shopping. That was my birthday and he wanted to buy me some stuff. That day was the best day of my life.
"You remember. I know you do, little girl. And I also know that you make him died. Dead."
I'm really shaking. Someone save me please. My maids can't do anything of course. They all scared of the royals or even the government. Someone come here please.
I close my eyes to stop my tears from falling. Gosh, I'm so scared. I wanna go home. Please help me. Please... Anyone... Peter...
"No one will come here. They all are eating their lunches." He smiles wickedly. "I just want to make a point with you here, Katelyn. I will never forgive you for making Aaron die. I don't care who made him die. But I know it's because he was seeing you that day, don't fool me. And I will make you pay for what you done. Soul for soul."
Christ. Jesus. He wants to kill me.
But I can't move! Damn these legs! What is wrong with me? I don't want to die! Aaron would never want me die! Please not now!
"Sir Divers?"
I sigh loudly. Too loud maybe. Sir Divers turn away. Peter is there. Looks like he just finished his breakfast.
"Your majesty," he bows.
"What are you doing here with Kate?" Peter walks in. I glance to my maids and shakes my head, signaling to them to keep quiet about my just conversation.
"Oh, we were just talking. Right, Katelyn?" I nod heavily.
"Great. Now I want to have a talk with her."
"As you wish your majesty." Sir Divers walks away.
Peter tell my maid to get out then he closes the door. I take a deep breath and run to the balcony. I can't cry in front of Peter. No.
"Katelyn?" Peter hugs me from behind. "I know you're crying. What did he do? What happened? Hey, tell me. It's fine."
I turn my body and cry into his chest. I don't care about jealousy and Hailey or Karen. I just want to be safe. And I know where I could be safe. Right here.
"I... I want to tell you something..." I shutter.
"Tell me anything, dear." He whispers.
"Sir... Divers..." I shutter. Why can't I speak properly?
"Yeah, what is wrong with him?"
I turn my head and face the balcony. I wipe my tears as I stare at the sky. It's not hot outside, nor warm either. I flash my memmory back three years ago.
"Ouch!"
"Hey, you okay?" A boy run towards me.
"Yeah, I'm fine." I shrug.
"You just fell from your horse, you can't be fine." He laughs. I look to my horse who is running around the valley.
"No, I'm fine really. Thank you for caring." I stand up smiling.
"My pleasure. I'm Aaron by the way, Aaron Divers." He takes out his hand.
"Nice to meet you Aaron, I'm Katelyn Wallis. Call me Katelyn or Kate, whatever is fine." I shake his hand. His warm body absorb to mine. His eyes look deeply into my eyes and his smile bring out my smile.
"Well, Kate," he teases, "your skirt is pretty dirty, don't you want to change?"
"I don't bring any clothes." I clean my skirt with my hands. "Besides, my family is picking my brother up from school."
"Oh yeah? How old is he?"
"He is 13. He is a year younger than me." I know that he just want to know my name. I just know it.
"So you must be fourteen?" He raises his eyebrows. Duh. I nod. "I'm fifteen. But you probably don't care anyway."
"I do care." I smile.
"I was just joking. I know you do." He winks. I elbow him. I sit on the grass and motion him to sit beside me. He do what I tell.
"Where are your family? Friends? Girlfriend?"
"My family will pick me up at night. I'm just alone here--- well now with you. And I don't have a girlfriend."
"What are you doing in a valley here alone?"
"Same as you. Riding horse. My life is complicated."
"Complicated?"
"My dad works in a place where everything has to be perfect. My mom is always agree what he said. I don't have any siblings. I'm the only child." Aaron picks some grass and throws them away.
"That must be boring." I cross my legs.
"It is really boring. I need refreshment," He waves his hands in the air, "you know, being like me is not fun at all."
"I can see that." I stare at his face.
"When will your family arrive?"
"In ten minutes maybe? It's been long enough since they're gone." I look around.
"I've been staring at you while you rode that horse. I know I'm so creppy." He laughs embarrassed.
"I must agree on that." I laugh along.
"Yeah..."
"Oh, my car is here. I need to go." I stand up. To be honest, I don't want to leave this handsome funny cute boy right here.
"What's your phone number?" He takes out his phone. Wow, he must be rich.
"Uh, I... I don't have a phone." I look down.
"It's fine." He smiles. "Home number?"
"Oh I have that." I lit up. I tell him my home number as he type it on his huge phone.
"So, goodbye." I wave to him.
"It's not goodbye, Kate." He takes my hand. "Promise me you'll see me again?"
What? I don't know what to do. He is cute and all, but--- do I like him?
"Okay." It's all that I say.
"I'll see you again, then." He steps backwards.
"I'll see you again, then."
I run to my car with my hair flying and all mess. I could sense that he is staring at me.
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