The Crazy Art Called Love

2 | Living on The Edge

~~Harumi's POV~~

20 minutes earlier

"Hutchins, please!" I pleaded as I tried to get past his body which was currently blocking the door.

"You have gone out with Princess Vania for 3 times straight this week. It is easy to spot trouble, Princess." Hutchins explains and continues to block all my attempts of getting out.

"It's a field trip. We're going to learn about the ancient cities!" I reasoned. The truth was, all I wanted to do was get away from the palace.

I don't care what we end up doing as long as I do not see the Emperor and Empress. Not after what they tried to pull 2 days ago.

"You have been learning about its history since you were 12, Princess Harumi. I do not think it is necessary for you to go outside." He had his hands behind him and stepped to the left where I was just about to move. "Whatever information you need, it is present in our archives."

"I'll be back before supper. I promise."

"No can do. I suggest you go back to your quarters." Hutchin stood his ground and I huffed in response.

I stomped back to my room and laid on my bed. What was I going to do now? I opened my phone to ask Vania if she could pick me up.

Me: Vany! Hutchins caught me. Can you come get me?

Vania: Sorry, Rumi. Change of plans. My father is not letting me get out today. Maybe another time, okay?

Me: It's alright! I'll find something else to do.

I had a feeling she was up to something but knowing her dad, she probably had queen training today. I lay there staring at the ceiling wondering what I was going to do next. That's when it hit me. I scrolled through the contacts of my phone and started typing when I found the right one.

Now

In order for Lloyd not to know I'm the princess, I texted him the address for a noodle shop I always went to since the royal family was not that big on fast food and take outs. Everything was cooked by professional chefs and made to fit our diets.

I had to get out of the palace. But how? I went to my closet and grabbed a casual outfit that would help me disguise myself. After putting it on, I went out to my balcony and measured how far it was from the next roof.

"Well, here goes nothing." I whispered to myself and pulled the hood over my head. I jumped down the ledge and landed a few feet away from the edge of the roof. Phew.

It was stealth mode from now on. I quickly ducked behind a pillar when I spotted two guards on patrol in the gardens. They can't know I left, otherwise, I would be done for.

I jumped from one roof to another to get a good distance between myself and the palace. Once I was far enough, I made my way down the streets and headed towards the noodle shop.

A light green car was parked right outside the moment I arrived. The roof opened and Lloyd jumped out. He was wearing something different from when we first met, kind of like a suit.

It was the same color as what I was wearing. His face still cute as ever but I sense happiness in his eyes. I wonder what that meant.

"Hey, Harumi!" He greeted with a wide smile on his face. I giggled and made my way over to him.

"Thank you for picking me up. How long have you been waiting?" I inquired after giving him a hug.

"I actually just got here." He rubbed the back of his neck. "Ready to go cliff jumping?"