Bare (Royal Society #2) COMPLETED

Chapter Thirty-One

Chapter Thirty-One

Her Amber Eyes

Elizabeth Serene... that's her name. Father said she's from the South Clan and that clan is famous for their tight family relations. They are the kind of typical happy family despite being part of the Royals. I wonder if we can also be like that?

I've seen families... chilling and just living without any pressure. I wanted it - that kind of peacefulness. And no matter how much I try to deny it, I am jealous of those families. Because I know, we can never have that kind of comfort day. I love my family but it's one of those wishes that can never come true.

I kept on pacing back and forth. Hindi ako mapakali. There's a part of me, a curious one, that wants to see her immediately but a part of me, a coward one, wants to back out even though I know that's not possible.

Father is keen on marrying me off to her for some unknown reason to me. Ah, I mean, for some reason that I don't want to see and admit. Mas gusto kong isipin na ipapakasal ako dahil maayos na pamilya iyon at hindi... hindi dahil gusto nila akong gamitin bilang sakripisyo para sa union ng dalawang clan.

"Calm down, Izaac." Pagkausap ko sa sarili ko. I can't be panicking on the day I'm officially meeting her for the first time!

Humarap ako sa salamin para tignan ang sarili ko. I looked... fine. My brown hair is brushed up and waxed so it would stay like that. I hate it though dahil pakiramdam ko nakabalot sa isang plastic ang ulo ko. But it's for my formal look...

My gray eyes is disappearing with the sun rays. Nagmumukha tuloy akong bulag dahil sa pagkawala ng kulay nito. I sighed and fixed my collar. I'm wearing a maroon long sleeves with striped bow tie. Also, like for any formal events, I wore my typical suspenders which matched the color of my polo.

"Your Highness, this Butler Ron. May I enter?" I sat on my couch and pretended that I'm calm when I let him in.

He smiled and bowed at me. "The car is ready. Shall we, Your Highness?"

I nodded and went downstairs. As soon as I settled myself in the car, I kept on fumbling my fingers. Hindi ko mapigilan pagkiskisin ang mga daliri ko sa kaba.

"Your Highness. Is there something wrong?"

"H-huh?"

Sa pagtingin ko sa kaniya ay nakangiti siya sa akin. "Perhaps, are you nervous, Your Highness?"

I want to deny to save face... atleast to him. But what's the point of denying it if it is already obvious?

"A bit."

"You don't have to worry a thing, Your Highness. Princess Elizabeth is known for her bubbly attitude especially when she is with her brothers. Also, she was molded to be a Queen which will be suitable to your liking."

I nodded and calmed myself. Hanggang sa makarating kami sa South Palace ay paulit-ulit kong sinasabi sa sarili ko na kumalma. It worked for a bit. Not until we reached the grand gates of the Palace.

Two guards opened the gates upon seeing the logo in our car, it's the signage from a Royal Family. As we entered the gates, I looked outside the window and gaped at the sight.

Trees are lined up side by side as the car moved in this straight path. The car stopped and it confused me because I don't see the palace yet. But my butler opened the door so I got no choice but to step out.

I was welcomed by a tunnel-like path which he motioned to me to proceed. I did... in confusion.

After that path, I faced a magnificent fountain with an intricate design of curves and linings. I think it was made out-of-gold.