I crossed the sea, Just for you

Part 3

He released your wrist almost immediately. "I shall take my leave, Prince. Take a good rest. I want anything our guards would have right here as well", you said. You left the room without looking at his eyes.

Everyone in the hallway greeted you. "Take care of the guest", you ordered them. They bowed at you. You went to your room and traced your wrist with your fingers where he caught you.

You came back to reality when you were called for other supervising work. In the evening you would go to pick the flowers from the garden with your friends.

You were all giggling and laughing happily while picking them. Taehyung was resting in his room. He stood by the balcony from his room and looked down. You were happily giggling with your friends.

Unknowingly, a smile formed on his lips. He gently brushed the flowers that were blooming inside his window. A cold breeze hits your body. You immediately wrapped your body with your saree.

He was noticing and admiring everything. You felt someone's stare at you. You looked up immediately. He was perplexed for a moment. He slightly bowed to you and moved away.

"Ah! Taehyung! Why would you do that?" he mentally cursed himself. A smile played along your lips. "What are you happy about?" your mother asked.

"Nothing. Just I am excited as we are going to the capital tomorrow", you smiled. "The capital will be packed completely. I heard a lot of foreign traders and lords from all over the places are visiting", she sighed.

She didn't like to travel. "I am not coming this time. I am going to take a rest. I will join on the wedding day", she said. You already expected this. You enjoyed this internally.

You can roam around freely. The night fell soon. Taehyung's soldiers prepared the food according to their taste themselves. Your mind was itching to meet him. What is the excuse?

You just thought of greeting him. You can tell him that you came to check on your guest. You gathered your courage. He was having his dinner.

The guards didn't stop you but they informed you that he was having dinner. "I see. Then give my greetings to him. I will visit tomorrow", you turned around. He heard your voice. He asked them to allow you inside.

"I am sorry. They should have allowed you. It's your palace after all", he said. "No. It's nothing", you shrugged off. You saw his dinner plate. There was rice and soups, just like yours.

The only thing that was different was the way of eating. You asked the maids to place the fruits. They placed and left the room. He signalled the guards to leave. They looked at each other and they left as well.

"Please have your dinner", you said. "What about you?" he asked. "I already had mine. I know you would be awkward. That's why I tried to go back", you said to him.
"I am not awkward. It's just", he smiled. "I had a hearty dinner. Please continue", you giggled. He explained his dinner soup and the ingredients. You keenly listened to him.

You were always interested in these kinds of things. "I wanted to taste the local food, but they advised me to eat from tomorrow. Because the long travel might affect the balance", he said. You nodded.

"We have some amazing food, snacks and sweets as well", you smiled. You were having a good talk. You didn't even know how the time passed. The initial awkwardness vanished off completely.

It went to the extent where Meena came to find you as she was worried about you. "Y/n, I think you need to be in your room by now. We should go tomorrow", she trailed off.

She was looking at both of you. "Go first. I will come", you said. "I am going to wait outside", she left the room. "I have to go. Please sleep well", you bowed at him.

"Thanks for coming. I thought that I won't have anyone to talk with", he said. "It's my pleasure", you said. "I did this in my free time. Hope you like it", he gave a flower bracelet. "It's pretty", you smiled.

He took the branches and leaves and tied the flowers to make them circular. "Good night", you greeted him and came outside. Meena was waiting for you. "Princess, what will others think, if they come to know that you are with a guy till late evening", she whispered.

You both were walking towards your room. "He is someone from another country. It's not the first time I am meeting a stranger", you said.

"They were all monks or mid-aged people while he was-", she paused. "Young and a Prince", you finished it for her. "Hope you remember that he will go back to his country after the ceremony", she said.

You halted in your steps. It was painful. It shouldn't be but it was. You looked at the flower bracelet. "Probably, he is good with women. Don't confuse yourself", she eyed the bracelet.

"Rest well. We have to get ready early in the morning. Princess sent word that she wants her brother's wedding to be perfect", you said and entered the room. Meena left with a sigh.

On the other hand, Taehyung lied on the bed. He was looking at the ceiling that was covered with the paintings. All of a sudden, your face flashed in his mind.
The way your hair was tied in a bun.

The white flowers decorated the black silky hair. The collyrium decorated your eyes making your eyes more bright with the dark shadow. The smile was your crown.

The different ornaments decorated from your neck to toe. The way you drape your saree and the sharp fleets, he thought about everything. He was getting addicted to you.

He tried to sleep but he couldn't. He momentarily forgot that he was a visitor who lives miles across the sea. The jasmine fragrance hit his nostrils whenever the wind blew.

The next day, he expected you but you already got into the palanquin. Your brother took Taehyung with him. He was asked to ride on the elephant.
A howdah was set up for him. It's the most royal ride of all. He hesitated for a moment but it was more comfortable than he thought. Both Korean and your soldiers guarded him.

Your father and your brother also got to ride an elephant. After hours of journey, you reached the capital. You got out from the palanquin. You stood by your father.
The chief commander along with the Princess(the crown Prince's sister) welcomed your family.

Taehyung was also with your brother. She greeted everyone. "I thought that you wouldn't be coming here.
Thanks for coming", she greeted you. "I don't come without an invitation", you glared back. The rivalry between both of you started from your birth.

To put it simply, both of you never got along. She looked at Taehyung but he was smiling looking at the flower bracelet he gave you that decorated your hands.