I crossed the sea, Just for you

Part 12

Taehyung was waiting in the hall with his commander, his translator and a few guards. Your father and your brother went to meet him. You were made to wait in the other room. Your tears kept falling continuously.

You bit your lip not to show your miserable self. "Your Highness! I know this would be sudden and shocking to you. I love your daughter. I wish to marry her", he said. Your father tried to be calm.

"You are our guest and I really hope that you will leave the country as our guest. I know that you saved my son's life but I can't trade my daughter with you", he said. Taehyung was perplexed.

He was prepared for this but encountering this was way more difficult. "Your Highness! Please give me a chance. I know that it will be difficult for you to digest the fact.

I know that you won't be ready to send your daughter with me but-."  "Even if you are settling in our country I am not going to give my daughter who doesn't belong to our race and ethnicity", he sharply said.

"Besides, my daughter is getting married. We were thinking of inviting you as you both were good friends but I think it's impossible now", he said. "Marriage?" he stuttered.

"She is getting married to Aadhi Taehyung", your brother said. Your brother was not confident about his decision. He couldn't accept your love and also he couldn't deny it.

Somewhere he felt that you both were a perfect match. There are customs, religious beliefs, society and most importantly history. Everyone wanted to be recorded as the most respected person. They can't let you ruin it.

They were not ready to change anything, including their perspective. "I think it will be best for you to go back safely", he said. Taehyung attempted to convince your father. "Will you go back if y/n herself tells you to go?" your father asked.

He was not ready for that. He knew this was not an easy one, but he hoped that you would fight for him. The guards brought you inside the room. You held the tears.

"Y/n, tell him whom you wish to marry", your father commanded. "Whomever you say, father", you answered mechanically. You couldn't look at Taehyung. You didn't want to look at him and feel miserable.

"This young man is asking your hands for marriage. Do you want to marry him?" your father asked. His tone was in a warning tone. You shook your head. "Tell loudly" You flinched. "N-no", you managed to say.

You went out of their sight. You couldn't hold anymore. Taehyung was breaking into pieces. He knew that they would have threatened you. Still, you gave up so soon. He had no point in staying.

"I will take my leave", he greeted and left the hall. "When are our ships returning?" Taehyung asked Commander Lee. "Within 3 days, your Highness", he replied.

"Let's head back to the port", he ordered. He didn't want to cry or break in front of his soldiers. You were not allowed to go outside the room, till he leaves. Your mother came into your room.

She saw you curled up in a ball on your bed. You were not brave enough to encounter her. "Y/n", she softly caressed your back. "I know that you are not sleeping", she said. You hesitantly turned towards her.

"I heard everything that happened", she said. You just nodded. "I know it will be hard but it's not the end. You will move on, trust me", she said. She wiped your tears. She pulled you into her lap.

You sobbed loudly, hugging her waist. "Cry and let out everything", she said. You thought that she would be the one who would be the most furious person. "Is it wrong to love someone?" you asked her.

She didn't say anything, she just patted your shoulder. You slept crying. "I am sorry y/n", she whispered. You were not eating properly. You were still in the capital. Your father rushed your wedding.

Aadhi was beyond happy. He was living in a lie. He thought that it's you who agreed to the wedding. He wanted to meet you badly but they wanted him to wait till marriage. It was a part of teasing, he believed.

You were staring at the jasmine climbers in your room. Everything started there. "For someone who is going to marry her crush and love your look so dead", Madhi's voice reached your ears.

You looked at her yet said nothing. "What is bothering you? I thought that you wanted him so badly and even he fell for you", she said, sitting by your side.

"I never loved him. I was just pulling your legs. I had no idea that it would turn like this", you whispered. "What?!" she exclaimed. You explained everything that happened.

She searched for words. "You like the Korean Prince but they threatened you. You did nothing other than crying", she said. "What can I do? What if they were really cruel and killed him?" you asked.

"Do you really think that they will do that for him? Have you never heard of our great Kings and their legacy", she asked. You gave a sad smile. "Do they belong to that category? Don't think I am offending your father, I am talking about them in general", you said.

She was quiet as well. "Whatever happens if you end up marrying Aadhi, make sure that he is happy. Please", she whispered. Life was cruel.

"Princess y/n!" Meena sneaked into the room but stopped in her tracks when she saw Madhi. "What happened?" you asked. She hid something behind her back.

"What are you hiding?" Madhi asked. She snatched the silk cloth from her hand. "It's a message from Prince Taehyung", she nervously said. You took the cloth from her hand and opened it to read.

Dear y/n,

I am writing this last letter to you. I know that they would have threatened you to make you agree. Did they tell you that they would kill me? Did they hurt you to make you agree?

You know what I expected every single thing to happen. I stayed strong for you. You stayed strong for me. It's our fate I guess.

Every day, I wondered why this has to be like this? Why wasn't I born here? Why weren't you born in my country? Why is fate playing games?

Y/n, I have no objection to your marriage. I am happy that someone who loves you will be married to you. I hope that he will take great care of you.

Don't worry about me. If I feel like seeing you, I will look up at the moon. I will cherish all our memories till I die. Live a happy life. Don't ever feel guilty. I know that you still love me.

I know that you can never love someone more than me. I love you. I love you more than myself. I will love you till my last breath. I don't have the courage to face you.

If I see you I may ask you to stay, hold you in my arms. I am leaving the capital and soon I will leave for my country. My final goodbye.

Cherish the gifts I gave you. I know you will. I will cherish the moments that you gave me. For the one last time, I love you my y/n.

-Yours Taehyung