Chapter 27

ELEENA'S POV

Pagkatapos ng archery nila ay agad kaming umalis nina Meraki at Felisha. We roomed the Ocean Kingdom and I enjoyed every minute of it.

"See you later Eleena" sabi ni Felisha. Tumango naman si Meraki at umalis na sila. I wave them goodbye.

Mamaya nang gabi ang Hereditary. Starting tonight Prince Ishid will be the new Crowned Prince of Ocean Kingdom. Binuksan ko ang pintuan at nabigla ako ng bumungad ang limang maids sa harap ko.

"Greetings, Lady Eleena" sabay nilang sabi at nag bow. Bwiset! Muntik na akong atakihin sa puso!

"Kami po yung mag aayos sa inyo ngayon" sabi nung nasa gitna nila. Tumango nalang ako at sumunod sa kanila.

Agad nila akong pinaliguan. Napabuntong hininga nalang ako. Siguradong matagal tong matatapos.

They started to dressed me and put the jewelries.

"King Zane told us that you don't prefer dresses that have Corset" sabi ng maid na naglagay ng kwintas. They told me to take off the necklace. Di ako pumayag pero kinukulit talaga nila ako. Sabagay ngayong gabi ko lang naman aalisin.

Tumango lang ako at tumingin sa salamin. Minutes have passed and they started to fix my hair.

"Tapos na po Lady Eleena" sabi ng maid at lumayo ng konti. Napangiti naman ako sa resulta.

"Thank you" I said. Ngumiti naman sila at nag bow.

"Aalis na po kami" sabi nila at lumabas ng kwarto. Tinignan ko ang orasan at may 10 minuto pa bago mag simula ang ceremonya.

Should I go visit Christina?

Yeah, may oras pa naman. Lumabas ako at dumeretso sa kwarto ni Christina.

Kumatok muna ako bago buksan.

"Christina? Tapos ka na ba?" Tanong ko. Nagtaka naman akong di pa siya nakabihis at nakaupo lang sa sofa.

"Bat di ka pa nagbibihis? 10 minuto nalang natitira at magsisimula na" sabi ko at tumabi sa kanya.

"I don't feel good Eleena. Napagdesisyunan muna ni Leo na di ako pupunta" lungkot niyang sabi. Napabuntong hininga naman ako.

"Should I go and call a doctor for you?" Sabi ko. Umiling naman siya.

"Leo already called one. Papunta narin dito" sabi niya na ikinaginhawa ko.

"Mabuti naman. You should better take a rest.  Ilang araw ka nang nagkakaganito" alala kong sabi na ikinatawa niya.

"You're beautiful today" sabi niya na ikinatawa ko naman.

"Wag kang mambola. Make up lang to" sabi ko. Umiling naman siya.

"That's why Caspian and Zane has fallen inlove you" sabi niya na ikinatigil ko.

"A strong woman with a kind heart. You help people. Di ka pumipili kung noble man o hindi. Sa loob ng apat na taon. Parang mababaliw na Zane ng mawala ka. Umiinom na siya palagi. Di na niya naatupag ang trabaho niya. Buti nalang at napatigil ko siya" sabi niya at ngumiti ng pilit. Napayuko nalang ako.

"But, it's not your fault Eleena. My brother is just worried for you. So, smile okay? Sayang ang pagbihis mo kapag nakasimangot kalang" sabi niya at hinawakan ang magkabila kong pisngi.

"Thank you" sabi ko at niyakap siya. Napatigil naman kami ng bumukas ang pintuan. Nilingon ko ito at si Leo pala. May kasama siyang doktor at si Zane.

"Her Grace, the Duchess of Therondia" bati ng doctor. Therondia is quite far in Zemira. I'm worried for christina being alone in there. Alam ko namang maraming katulong doon pero mas maganda talaga kapag naduon si Leo magbabantay sa kanya.

I still can't believe how Leo manage being a Duke and a Chancellor. I would prefer he would quit being the Chancellor.

"Greetings, Lady Dolan" sabi ng doktor at tumango lang ako.

"I have to go now Christina. Magpagaling ka. Sabihin mo lang sakin kung anong resulta ng check up mo" sabi ko at tumayo.

"Enjoy the celebration Eleena" aabi niya at tumango naman ako. Tinignan ko si Zane at nakatingin na pala siya sakin.

"What?" Taas kilay kong sabi. Ngumti lang ito at umiling.

"Zane" napalingon naman kami kay Christina.

"Take care of her"sabi ni Christina na ikinatawa niya.

"Don't worry Christina. I always protect her" sabi niya at inilahad ang kamay sakin. Tinnanggap ko naman ito.

Lumabas kami ng kwarto at sinuntok ko naman ang tagiliran niya.

"Ouch! What was that for?" Simangot niyang sabi.

"I can take care of myself" seryoso kong sabi na ikinatawa niya.

"Of course, alam ko Eleena. Parang back up lang ako ganun" sabi niya. Inirapan ko naman siya at iniwan.

"Wala ka na talagang respeto sakin Eleena. Nakalimutan mo siguro na Hari ako" sabi niya na ikinasimangot ko.

"Kainin mo yang hari mo. Di ako takot kahit hari kapa ng Winter Kingdom" sabi ko. Tumawa naman ang tanda.

"Kalma lang. I would never threaten you" sabi niya.

"You already did" sabi ko. Nasa harap na kami ng pintuan. Bumati naman ang kawal samin. I take a deep breath and the knight slowy opened the door. Napapikit namna ako ng bumungad ang napakasilaw na ilaw. Nakita ko namang mga tao na nakatingin sakin.

Di ko nalang sila pinansin at patuloy sa paglakad. Sakto rin namang nagsimula na ang ceremonya.

Nakikinig lang kami lahat sa ceremonya. The archbishop state a prayer and after that he gently put the crown of the rulers head. We all clap our hands and The Crowned Prince face us.

"I, Prince Ishid Austin Rutherford. The new ruler of Ocean Kingdom. I pledge my----"

Napatingin naman ako sa paligid ng naramdaman kong may nakatitig sakin. Nilingon ko si Caspian at nakatingin lang siya sa harap.

"May problema ba Eleena?" Tanong ni Zane. Napailing nalang ako.

" I just felt that someone is staring at me. Maybe it's just my imagination" sabi ko at ibinalik ang atensyon sa harapan.

Natapos na ang speech ni Prince Ishid. We bowed down ang congratulated him.

"All hail to Prince Ishid" sabi namin at bumalik sa pagtayo. Bumaba siya sa harapan at tumabi naman kami. Lumabas na si Prince Ishid at sumunod naman si Caspian. Sumunod agad ang mga Prinsepe at Prinsesa.

The people outside must be excited meeting the new ruler.

"Shall we go?" Sabi ni Zane. Sabay kaming lumabas ng Silid. Dumeretso kami sa isang malaking Veranda. Nagulat ako ng makita ang napakaraming tao sa ibaba.

They all cheered for the new ruler. Some of them was waving the flag of ocean kingdom. I was glad they are happy. Nakita ko namang kumaway si Prince Ishid sa kanila.

20 minutes have passed. Bumalik na kami sa Silid. Everyone was enjoying. May nagsayawan na din sa gitna. I take a sip on the wine while looking at the people dancing in the center of this Hall.

Nakita ko namang may kasayaw si Prince Ishid. They were laughing together. They must know each other.

Napatawa naman akong nakitang kasayaw ni Felisha si Prince Allen. Isinayaw rin ni Kiel si Meraki. Everyone is enjoying.

Napansin ko namang may nagbubulungan. Napataas naman ang kilay ko at lumingon sa likod ko.

Nabigla ako ng makita si Caspian.

"Greetings, Your Imperial Majesty" agad kong bati sa kanya. Nakita ko namang inilahad niya ang kamay niya.

Napataas naman ang kilay ako. Ano namang gagawin ko sa kamay niya?

"Would you like to dance with me Eleena?" Alok niya na ikinatigil ko. Napatingin ako sa paligid namin. Everyone is looking at us.

Nakatitig siya sakin at di niya parin binababa ang kamay niya. If I won't accept his offer he would end up being embarrassed.

Ano naman pakealam mo kung mapapahiya siya Eleena?

Di ko namalayang tinanggap ko ang kamay niya. Ngumiti naman siya ng kunti at tumayo ng maayos.

WTF!!!

Parang biglang kumilos ang kamay ko. Napabuntong hininga nalang ako.

"I would glady accept it, Your Majesty" sabi ko at pilit na ngumiti. Bwiset ka talaga Eleena! Nang dahil sa pagiisip mo di muna namalayang tinanggap mo na ang kamay niya.

He escorted at the center of the hall.

Before we dance he gave me a slightly bow and I also gave him a curtsy as a greeting and respect.

He offered his hand and I take a deep breath first before accepting his hand. I put other hand on his shoulder and he put his hand on my waist. Hinawakan niya naman ang isa kong kamay at nagsimula na kaming sumayaw.

I decided to close my eyes to keep me from focusing on dancing.

CASPIAN'S POV

Habang sumasayaw kami ay nakita kong pinikit jiya ang mga mata niya. I start to remember this scenery. I dreamed of this one. It was on the Fire Kingdom. We were dancing and she just closed her eyes and enjoying the dance.

May pinagkaiba lang ito dahil nakapikit lang ito at di nakangiti. When the time she entered this room. I was amazed by her. She was stunning even the other f*cking nobles can't stop staring at her.

"You're beautiful today" sabi ko pero di niya ako sinagot at patuloy lang sa pagsayaw. I know she's still angry with me right now but I can't just give up. An emperor never give up. I don't take back on what I said.

Nakita ko namang nakatingin samin si Zane. He was glaring at me. I just gave him a smirk.

The sing stop and so do we. Lalayo na sana siya ng hinigpitan ko ang hawak sa kamay niya.

"Please let go of me Your Majesty" mbabang sabi ni Eleena. She tried to pull her hand but I didn't let go of it. Nakita ko namang naglalakad patungo di to si Zane. He grab my hand and glare at me.

"Let go of her hand" diin niyang sabi. Mukhang nabigla naman si Eleena sa ginawa niya.

"Zane, calm down. Maraming tao sa--"

"What if I don't want to?" Sabi ko sakanya at ngumisi. He was about to grab my collar when Eleena immediately stop him.

"Zane, calm down" sabi ni Eleena. Hinarap niya naman si Eleena.

"Go on first. I want to have a word with him" kalmang sabi ni Zane.

Tsk!

"But--"

"It's okay. Don't worry" sabi ni Xane at ngumiti sakanya. Nakita ko namang tumingin muna siya sakin bago umalis na ikinabigla ko. Yung mga titig na yun...

"Why don't you just give up Caspian?" Seryosong sabi niya.

"She's mine Zane. No one should ever take her away from me" diin kong sabi. Ngumisi naman naman siya.

"She's not yours anymore Caspian. After you gave her so much pain. She didn't want to be with you anymore. Give up Caspian. Wala kang patutunguhan" sabi niya. I clench my first and walk closer to him.

"I never dare giving her to you. Even if  I have to kill you just to let her come back to me, I'll do it. And besides, it's a good thing. A peasant will also dissapear" diin kong sabi. Tumawa naman siya.

"At sa tingin mo matatakot ako? Kahit emperor kapa Caspian, di ako takot sayo. I would fight for Eleena" sabi niya. I was about to talk when he cointinued.

"And besides, pumayag siya na ligawan ko siya" sabi niya na ikinatigil ko.

What? Did she really forgotten about me?

"Seemed suprise? She already moved on. For over four years, she already forgotten about you" ngising sabi niya.

No, no, no, It can't be. Am I too late?

Lumapit naman samin si Kiel at Allen.

"Zane, tama na" rinig kong sabi ni Kiel.

"I hope you have a good time. Your Majesty" sabi niya at umalis.

This can't be! F*ck!!

*FAST FORWARD*

ELEENA'S POV

It's been two days have passed when we were in the Ocean Kingdom. Tungool sa nangyari ng gabing yun ay di na ako bumalik sa hall. I decided to go back unto my room.

Sa mga nakalipas na araw ay di ako inisturbo ni Caspian. He seemed to given up.

It's a good thing. He won't disturb me anymore.

"Lady Dolan" napalingon naman ako sa likod at nakita sa Captain Sebas.

"The emperor wish to see you" sabi niya.

"Speaking of the devil" I mumbled. To munago naman akp at dumeretso sa office niya.

Kumatok naman ako at binuksan ang pintuan.

"Greetings, Your Majesty" sabi ko. Tinignan niya naman ako ng seryoso. From the way he look at me it's seemes he really give up.

But why does my heart throb? Parang tinusok ng ilang karayom yung puso ko.

Sh*t! Get a hold of yourself Eleena!

"Read this" seryoso niyang sabi at nilagay sa lamesa. Kinuha ko naman ang sulat at binasa.

Nethilor Academy? Di dun nag aaral si Lesly?

The head of the Academy wanted to have a word with him. He wanted to have a permission to meet with him in the Imperial Palace.

Bat naman niya pinabasa sakin toh eh wala naman akong kinalaman.

"What about this?" Sabi ko.

"I want you to come with me" sabi niya na ikinatigil ko.

WTH?!

"What for, Your Majesty?" Tanong ko. Akala ko ba dito sila mag uusap?

"We're going to the Nethilor Academy tommorow and Your coming with me" sabi niya na ikinatigil ko.

"Why me? Why don't you ask Leo about this?" Sabi ko at binaba ang sulat.

"Leo can't come with me. Christina is expecting a child" Sabi niya na ikinalaki ng mata ko.

WTH?! She's pregnant?!! Why didn't Christina tell me about this?!

"What about Ale---"

"I take him into a mission" seryosong sabi niya. Edi ikaw mag isa pumunta dun!

"I can't I don't have any field on that Your Majesty. I'm just a keeper who'll just sing infront of the tree to make it survive. I apologize" sabi ko at tumalikod bubuksan ko na sana ang pintuan ng nagsalita siya.

"You dare to defy the Emperor" diin niyang sabi na ikinatigil ko.

"Your a keeper but you are one of my servant. A servant must follow the Emperor. Do you understand me Eleena" seryoso niyang sabi. Servant? Hmm, totoo naman na alalay niya ako. We'll, from the way he talk and look at me. He really did given up on me. It seems I don't have a choice.

Well, it's a work. I have to follow him as a keeper and a servant. And besides, I can also see Lesly again.

DONE CHAPTER 27

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