Bare (Royal Society #2) COMPLETED

Chapter Twenty-Three

Chapter Twenty-Three

Clanking of Chains

I was playing with Siah when I heard a knock from the door. When it opened, I frowned as I watch Dusk enter the room. He looked annoyed for some reason. Inaantay ko siya magsalita pero kinuha niya lang si Siah sa akin na mas lalong nagpagulo sa akin.

"Your friend is here. Again," sabi niya bago lumabas ng kwarto, dala dala si Siah.

Napailing na lang ako bago nagpalit ng damit. I was just wearing a short shorts and comfy shirt kaya nagpalit ako ng sweat pants. Dusk is very, very vocal with his thoughts and feelings. When he doesn't like something or someone, he will openly show it without considering the other's feelings.

In his knowledge, it was his feelings. He has the right to show it to other people and it's not his fault kung masaktan yung other party. I just... can't understand Dusk. His feelings are valid, yes, but he should be also considerate to the other person's feelings. 

I just wish he would someday understand my point because I don't want him walking on the wrong side of the road because of him, justifying his actions.

I went downstairs and ignored Mama's weird stares and Dusk's cold stares at me. Again, it's not like we're doing anything wrong! Sadyang nagpapasama lang siya sa akin and it doesn't happen everytime. OA lang talaga si Dusk.

When I opened the door, he was there sitting on the gutter, staring at nowhere. I had to tap his shoulders to make him notice my presence. "Hey," he said.

"You look bothered," sabi ko habang tinitignan and mukha niya.

He just gave me a small smile before shaking his head. "Let's go?" Aya niya.

I nodded and started walking. Hindi siya nagsasalita kaya hindi rin ako nagsalita. It seems like na may problema siya. But I didn't bother asking dahil sasabihin naman niya kung gusto niya. Just like the fact na isa siya sa Prince ng East Clan!

He apologized to me that day because he didn't introduce himself honestly but I understand him. Duties... are somewhat secret? They tend to hide their identities for easy discovery of the life of the commoners. 

May mga pagkakataon kasi na kapag nalaman nila na mula sa Royal Clan ang bumibisita, it's either the leaders would prepare grand celebration or the leaders would hide their ugly skeletons. Kaya naman mas mabuting hindi alam ng mga tao kung ba talaga sila.

That day, I was beyond shocked because I encountered another Prince again. Just how lucky can I be? Please mark the sarcasm. 

I was trying so hard to cut off any relationship I have with the Royalties because I wanted to live my life peacefully, away from commotion and conflicts. Because living here, I discovered the fact that I can live without worrying about the rules or status in life. 

I just... don't want to experience that roller coaster again. No matter how enjoyable it is, I can't stand the after-effects of riding it.

"Are you that bothered?" He asked kaya napahinto ako sa paglalakad. 

"What?"

"You weren't talking to me," sabi niya habang nakakunot ang noo. 

But siya yung hindi nakikipagusap! "You look like you aren't in the mood to talk, that's why," I said, instead.

"Sorry about that," he said and sighed. That was a hell of a deep sigh. "Dusk is not the fond of me, right?"

"Sean."