RED ROSE | Seungjin

Chapter 4

Hyunjin's POV

Just smile to the people. They'll ignore what's under your eyes. I told myself as I pretend to be happy for the sake of our kingdom. They tend to get worried for every "flaw" that they see on us, The Royal Family. They see us Gods, ruler of all. They are blinded to our power and beauty. This has caused me to be insecure about myself. They expect so much of us that they don't even realize the effect of it to us. They don't realize... that I'm still a person with thoughts and feelings.

Ever since I reached the age of 18, many suitors demanded, requested, and wanted my hand in marriage.  It is in our tradition that when a member of the Royalty reaches the age of 18, suitors from different lands, towns, and kingdoms can marry them if they're worthy of their love. But, here's the catch, they can only win my heart through a contest. First, they have to go through 'auditions', if you pass, you get to join the next round. The only way to pass the 'auditions' is to present a gift to me and my mother. Then, they need to introduce themselves to my father, the King. After that's done, we vote if they're deserving to take a spot on the next round. 

So, I'm right here, sitting below the King and Queen. Observing the appearances of every suitors who attempted to take my hand in marriage. No one satisfied me. All of them had bland taste in fashion and unpleasant voices. So far,  only one had satisfied both of my parents' standard, earning a two out of three vote. Not to mention that the next round only hold 6 slots. She came from the kingdom of Anthos. Her beauty is above average and her voice was  pleasing to the ears. Her name was Chaewon. I was getting bored. I wanted to get out immediately. I got up and went to my mother, next to her ear. Not even giving an ounce of attention to the girl who was about to give her presents.

"Mother, can we end this right now? I am extremely tired. Please?" I whispered to my mother, hoping she would say yes. She sighed and whispered back, "Fine, I'll talk to your father."

"Thank you." I said, returning to my seat as my mother walked to my father's chair. "I have an important meeting with my companions. Shall we end this now?" my Mom lied, loud enough for me to hear. My father then sighed, without the Queen, they can't continue the 'auditions'. The King adores the Queen so much that he couldn't refuse any of her wants and demands. My father announces that today's 'auditions' are cancelled due to personal reasons. He then  commands the royal guards to lead the way outside for the suitors. 

I make my way to my room, wanting to sleep on the soft mattress. As soon as I made on the front of my bedroom door, I rushed in and jumped at my bed, immediately sniffing the pillows when my bouncing stopped. I focused too much on desiring rest that I accidentally woken up the haired pup who barked at me in high-pitch while he wagged his tail intensely, then he bit me, HARD. "I'm sorry, Kkami! Stop biting me!" I instantly apologized, trying to endure the pain. He then let go after a few minutes and went on his own bed, trying to sleep again. I properly placed myself on the bed, feeling the weight of my eyelids get heavier. I then fell into a deep slumber, wondering where will my wonders of imagination would take me this time.

Seungmin's POV

The sun was about to set, darkness and the moon is waiting, ready to engulf the land. I plan to visit the wooden bridge, below was a beautiful flowing water, reflecting the orange sky. This is where I self-reflect, meditate, and relax.  This is where I can talk to my self and thoughts without the interruption and disturbance from any other being. I inhale the air, savoring the feel of it in my body. "I'm going to miss this." I said to myself. From what mother said, I might stay at 'The Four Great' for quite a long time. 

I looked up, staring at the sky. With one last smile at the scenery, I left and proceeded to my home where I can rest peacefully. "Ouch!" I winced at the pain on my right shoulder. One distinct feature of mine is my scar that showed a figure of a half-crescent moon. My mother said that it came from an accident when I was just a baby. Every time the night showed a full moon, it will cause a slight pain where my scar is located. I let go of the uneasiness it caused me and entered my house, the bed seducing me to plop my body onto it.

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A/N:

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