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Judging is easy, living is difficult
Step in my shoes and you will know that not everything is a miracle.
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I was constantly checking my watch,
Her answer making bubbles of anxiety to burst in my stomach.
But somewhere in my heart, I knew she will come
And she did
My eyes first fell on those expensive pair of shoes that adored her feet.
Looking higher the figure-fitting dress made my forbidden desires to burn in the fire of lust.
I had to place my back on the car to get some support.
For my stalker looked like a bomb today and I was the first one to get exploded by it.
Gulping I looked higher.
Her long hair that I loved the most were open to reach her waist.
Can we just forget the party and go back inside?
Cause I want to do so many things to you right now my Stalker.
"Daniel?"
The veiled arms and back of the dress looked perfect to make it look elegant.
But now when I see her in it, I just want to...
Fu**
I am losing it!
"Daniel?"
"Huh?"
I bet she knows what I am thinking.
I was so obvious.
Come on! Man up Daniel!
Behave for god sake! The night has just started!
"Yes Stalker?"
"I forgot again"
Confused I looked back at her.
"Forgot what? Your purse? "
She smiles, her giggle sounding childish
"No silly "
She stepped forward making me press myself on the car further.
Sh**! Eva!
Don't come near! Hell, stop torturing me.
"A very happy birthday your Majesty! I only have this for you"
Confused I looked at her
She had managed to sit down on her knee, her hand was outstretched and I could see a small heart pendant in it.
"What are you doing Stalker? You will tear your dress! You can't sit down like this in it!"
She didn't mind.
Balancing herself with her other hand, she offered me the gift in her open palm.
Lust was gone seeing her gesture, instead, it started something inside my heart.
Love
The word this world is so afraid of. She made me feel just that.
"Get up Eva you will bruise your knee! We are standing in the middle of the road!"
She just smiled with hope in those black orbs.
Awww stalker just how can someone be so cute.
Stepping closer to her I picked up the beautiful pendant from her palms.
It was ancient and traditional
I could tell it.
But truly speaking I have never seen such a beautiful heart diamond before.
It was beautiful
Picking it up from her palms I sat down just like her.
While holding her soft hands in mine.
Kissing her knuckles I closed my eyes, enjoying the moment.
"You know usually boys do what you did Stalker? It was me who should have sat down"
She chuckled at this, her cheeks turning a few shades redder
"I always dreamed of doing this one day. "
Making her stand along with me, I guided her to the passenger seat.
Closing her door, I smiled and again looked at the pendant in my hands.
The big heart diamond shined back at me and I secured it around my neck.
I sat on the driver's seat.
She was hesitating.
She wanted to say something.
"What is it stalker?"
"The pendant... it's very special Daniel. It's the only thing I have of my mother. Please take good care of it. "
Did she really give it to me?
Something so precious to her?
"Eva you didn't have to...I told you I didn't want anything from you"
"Please Daniel... it's the only thing which will keep me attached to you no matter what.
You are the only one for me in this entire world...after my mom left me ..so please..."
I nodded, now knowing how precious this piece around my neck was.
"Don't worry. I will "
She nodded and I held her hand in mine.
Her fingers were ice cold and I knew she was afraid to face everyone.
"Just stay by my side Eva..it will be fine"
Her right leg was shaking in anxiousness and eyes fixed on the road outside.
"It's...they will never accept me, Daniel. Your parents will never want someone like me to be your queen"
Her words came out low, afraid to admit reality.
I lifted my foot from the ignition and parked the car on the roadside.
Giving her my full attention.
"Hey stalker look at me. You are perfect...you get that.
No one is like you.
Family name and riches are not enough to be a good queen.
You are just the one for me !"
"No Daniel this is how you think!"
"Everyone doesn't think like that! They will not accept me. I...how will I convince them?"
"You don't have to. Just be yourself. Okay?"
She nodded, her anxiousness still very much on the surface.
"Just breathe"
And she did, after giving me a small smile of encouragement.
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Evalinge pov
Breathe!
Breathe Eva!
The people are staring at our interlocked arms, some are whispering while others staring.
"You are doing good"
Daniel's words in my ears making me little less anxious.
When suddenly I saw a man approaching us, his features resembled Daniel's and I already knew he was our king.
Daniel's father.
I bowed acknowledging his presence to which he merely nodded.
His eyes fixed on Daniel in anger.
"Where did you go? I was calling you since last one hour and now you decide to grace us with your presence?
If you have forgotten this party is organised for you son!
It's your birthday and they are here to wish you!"
Daniel looked calm , not bothered by his father's angry tone.
"Relax dad! It's not a big deal."
Picking up a drink from the waiter, he offered it to me.
Not daring to drink in the King's presence I refused.
To which he gulped it down in one go.
"Here meet Evalinge dad!"
I introduced myself stepping forward.
"Hello your majesty..greetings"
The king barely nodded, his eyes still fixed on his son's irrational behaviour.
"It's not his fault your highness...Daniel here went to pick me...I delayed his presence.
Apologies your highness"
Now the king's angry stare fell on me but the very second I felt Daniel's arm to wrap around my waist and pull me closer to him.
"Stop defending me, Stalker. I can handle this"
He whispered in my ear, making me nod.
"So who may you be young lady? Eva what?"
"Evalinge Williams Sir"
I answered trying to sound as confident I could.
"Williams ...are you Lander's daughter?"
"No...no sir...I ..am an orphan"
I had to tell him, there is no use lying to him.
I knew what would happen next and it did.
"Excuse me..and you..meet me in my office tonight"
Daniel looked least interested. Nodding he pulled me along, away from the king's presence.
Taking me towards the drinks corner, he made me sit on a stool.
Ordering the drinks for us, he looked around in distaste.
He was getting called, again
"Sit here, have something to drink and don't talk to anyone.
The girls especially.
They are all bad news"
"But-"
"Your majesty prince Daniel !"
"I will be back Stalker... don't worry."
I nodded, still afraid of being alone here.
Few minutes passed and the drinks sobered my anxious mind.
I was finally feeling a bit relaxed when I felt someone's presence beside me.
"I hope you are not getting bored. These parties are generally very boring"
The lady that stood beside me was beautiful.
Her eyes were gentle as she gave me a warm smile.
"No ma'am..not at all. I usually prefer silence only. I am used to this"
"Two specials"
She ordered making my eyes to widen.
"No ma'am please I am fine..you don't-"
"What rubbish! Loosen up a bit, you look like you are constipated"
I couldn't help laugh at this.
"To be honest you are right, I really need a drink. I am thinking too much"
I held the glass from her hands and drank it slowly.
"I have never seen you before. You know Daniel?"
"I....I am Evalinge...Dan-....I mean your majesty...yes....we are in the same class"
She merely smiled slowly taking a sip of her drink.
Her eyes were fixed on Daniel, who was busy talking to some people.
Every few seconds I could feel Daniel's stare on me, trying to ensure if I was fine.
"Classmates? I am 52 Evalinge, you can't fool me"
"No..ma'am I di-"
"He likes you, I can see that.
He never brought a classmate to his house before?
And if I am not wrong this is not the first time you are coming here"
She is right.
I just stared at the glass in my hand.
Trying not to contradict what was true.
"He always does what is right for the kingdom. This kingdom comes first before anything. I hope he knows what he is doing"
"Excuse me?"
She just ignored my question.
"Have a nice night miss Evalinge. You look beautiful by the way"
Before I could say anything,she was gone turning around in her seat and leaving.
Confused I stared at her back as she joined the discussion at an elites table.
I felt bored
Truth to be told.
I say people staring but no one dared to approach.
My eyes were busy finding Daniel's face as his presence alone gave me peace.
But when I saw him, my eyes automatically trailed down.
It hurts
I know his hands are tied in this but still, the fire of jealousy is bound to ignite when you love a person.
A beautiful model like girl held his arm in hers, just like I held a few minutes ago.
Her face was constantly learning on his biceps, trying to show their closeness.
Daniel was not comfortable.
I could see it in his eyes and the stiffness of his body.
He merely played along.
So this is what they say a Royal party.
The high ceiling chandeliers illuminated the room.
Red carpets ran down the floor and slow violin music played in the background.
I turned my back to where Daniel stood and started playing with the glass in my hand.
Tracing its brim with my fingers, I tried looking imaginary.
"What a surprise! If it isn't our miss goody two shoes"
Confused I looked back to see Charlie standing there with an arrogant smile on her face.
In a black perfectly fit tuxedo and back jelled hair,
he looked like a man in a powerful position and standing.
Without asking he has taken the seat next to me and ordered the strongest drinks available.
"Charlie? Wh...what are you doing here?"
He looked bored with my question.
Swinging his chair to face me, he replied.
"The future kings birthday call for an invitation to all the other kingdom. And I just happen to be a prince of one such another kingdom"
Of course, how could I forget?
"By the way, you look hot in that dress.But....."
"But what?"
"But it's of no use, you may be able to dress like girls of our society, but no one's gonna accept you"
"You see that girl clinging onto your boyfriend's arm."
He said turning around in his seat while taking another sip of his drink.
I already knew which girl he was talking about.
The same model like figure one, with those baby blue eyes.
"Charlie.. seriously I am not interested okay-"
"I trust him"
His mouth opened in shock.
Debating to continue or not.
"Zeena Rose, daughter of King George of the northern province.
They are discussing about arranging her marriage with your dearest Prince Daniel."
"But he won't ...he-"
He chuckled at this
"He can't go against his dad. Do you seriously think he will have a say in this?
Maybe you don't know our King but I do know uncle.
He will disown him before accepting you as the next queen"
Was he telling the truth?
But Daniel loves me, he won't.
Would he?
Involuntarily my eyes drift back to where he stood.
His looked least interested in the discussion.
Instead, I could see him holding the glass so tightly that it could break any second.
"You are not good for him. It would be better if you look past this childish crush and relationship"
The very next second my eyes met Daniel's angry ones.
He was coming our way and I gulped.
Placing his empty glass on a waiter's tray, his confident steps reached us in second.
Without even sparing Charlie a glance, he held my wrist and roughly pulled me up from my seat.
"Dani-"
Not bothered by the looks people gave us, he continued dragging me away from the function hall.
He didn't leave my wrist.
I could feel his anger, but the reason, I really couldn't understand.
I rarely see him angry,
What has made him so hyped up?
As soon as we came a little away, he suddenly pulled open a bathroom door and pushed me inside.
"Dani-"
"Shhhh"
Locking the door and placing my back on the bathroom wall.
He entrapped me with his arms on my either side.
I could see his face clearly now.
There were a lot of emotions swirling in those eyes, but the one that stood out the most was anger
Raw anger
He was taking deep breaths as if trying to control his monsters.
"Distract me Stalker... anything...just say anything"
His head has moved closer to inhale my fragrance
I could feel his head dip in the curve of my neck.
His hot breath was making it difficult to think anything.
But I guess in contrast my fragrance was calming him.
"Your...stubble... it's tickling me"
His movement stopped all of a sudden.
Leaving my neck he moved back from me.
A ghost of a smile was present on his lips, replacing his earlier scowl.
"It was not a problem earlier? Or was it?"
Well technically it was, but I never voice my thoughts.
For you know I didn't want to interrupt our moments.
"Hmmm I ...I.....no ...I don't have a problem...with it..."
My loose fringe was getting rotated in his fingers as he kept our position.
My breathing coming out heavy with his closeness.
He stare was doing something.
He was staring at me like he was seeing me for the first time.
I just couldn't compete with the persistence in his eyes.
"Why...why are you staring like that?"
I managed to ask but not before feeling my cheeks burn up like a furnace.
"Why? Do you feel intimidated?"
He said moving more closer if possible.
"I will never be intimidated by you Daniel...you should know this"
He smiled at this, surprising me.
"I know. And you never should. No matter how furious I am, you will never be at the receiving end"
"But...I...thought...if you are angry that I talked to Charlie...I am -"
"I am not"
"Huh?"
Then why was he angry?
"Then why?"
His eyes lowered and he stepped back.
"You have not seen my anger Stalker. I go insane. If it was not for your sweet fragrance and cute talks.
I would have gone berserk"
Anger and Daniel
He rarely gets angry but the few times he did, there was bloodshed.
"I hate it when things don't go according to me.
I hate it when someone else tries to control my life."
He again stepped closer, holding my face in his palms this time.
"I hate it when they talk of taking you away from me"
I knew the chances of us getting together were rare but neither of us was ready to accept it.
"I hate it Eva...I fuck*** hate this life.
Please...help me out. What do I do Mio Amore?"
I didn't know the answer.
I guess Charlie was right.
We both can't have a future together.
We were poles apart.
"You..you should listen to them....I...we... it's not possible Daniel..I tried telling you ear-"
I couldn't continue.
I heard a large blow on the wall just next to my face and my eyes widened.
His punch has managed to crack the tiles.
"Don't...you .fuck*** ...say that! I want a solution with you...not without you dammit!!"
His eyes were red.
Red with anger and determination.
Sadly all my life I have been practical, never letting my emotions interfere.
But today, he was forcing me to reveal them.
Forcing me to think with my heart and not my mind.
"See Stalker if still, you haven't realised how fuck*** much I love, then let me remind you.
I can take you here, right now, right here and believe me, you will never be able to leave me then.
This mouth of yours that dares to say such separating sh** .
I will fuck*** kiss it till it only moans my name"
His words are making my legs weak.
What kind of power does he use on me?
Why do I feel weird
"Dani-"
I couldn't speak another word.
He wouldn't let me.
Taking me by surprise he pressed his lips on mine.
Taking it slowly to only fasten his pace.
Anger, sadness, pain, love
He showered it all, but not before holding my waist and supporting these emotions weight.
"You belong here, Stalker. In my arms, shivering under my touch.
And even if I have to fight with my entire family for you.
I will"
"But-"
He kissed me again.
Not allowing me to continue.
"But why don't you understan-"
He again kissed, a little rough this time.
Short-circuiting my brain cells in the process
"Another but stalker and I promise you won't be able to stop what comes next"
Next? Oh no, we can't.
He smiled at this, knowing he has won this game.
Calming my senses I took deep breaths.
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"So today ladies and gentlemen. We are here to celebrate the 20 th birthday of our future prince.
Taking the celebrations forward I would like all of you to gather near the stage and let the music begin!!"
Loud cheers were heard and the lightning of the hall dimmed all of a sudden.
Loud music blasted from the stereo and the actual party just began.
The dark environment and neon lights made recognition a tedious task and that's when I felt warm hands engulf around my waist from behind.
His breath hit my neck and I instantly knew who it was.
"Loosen up Stalker."
His hands moved higher trailing my waist and my body instantly leaned back on his chest.
His nose was running up and down my jawline and the music was giving a feel to it.
The day we met,
Frozen I held my breath
Right from the start
I knew that I'd found a home for my heart
He twirled me around, now making my front hit his chest
Placing my loose hand on his chest, we continued swaying.
Beats fast
Colors and promises
How to be brave?
I look up at him, my question very much similar to the lyrics of the song.
How can I love when I'm afraid to fall
But watching you stand alone?
All of my doubt suddenly goes away somehow
One step closer
I actually did step closer making him close his eyes in this bliss.
I have died every day waiting for you
His thumb caressed my cheeks gently
Darling don't be afraid I have loved you
For a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more
We smile at this, how did this song sounded so perfect right now?
Was it god's answer to our questions?
Time stands still
Beauty in all she is
I will be brave
I will not let anything take away
What's standing in front of me
His lips touched my forehead sealing his promise, to which I could only smile
Every breath
Every hour has come to this
One step closer
I opened my eyes to see the smiling face of someone behind Daniel.
I have died every day waiting for you
Darling don't be afraid I have loved you
For a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more
This can't be true!
No!
I could feel the person's eyes in me.
And all along I believed I would find you
It can't be!
Why now?
After so long?
Time has brought your heart to me
I have loved you for a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more
I'll love you for a thousand more
Ohh
One step closer
I took a step away from Daniel.
My legs stopped moving as the light fell on the person's face behind him.
I have died everyday waiting for you
The light fell on him.
His face was clear now,no more doubts about his identity.
Darling don't be afraid I have loved you
For a thousand years
And that was when my body froze in shock and heart stopped in my chest.
I'll love you for a thousand more.
Dad?
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Quote of the day
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She eloped with him after 2 months of love
Leaving behind her parents 20 years of love.
It is either love dosen't know maths or she dosen't understands true love.
For science of love was always stupid and lovers like her, stupidest.
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