"Choose, us or him."
"I would rather marry him! Because he loves me-"
"So you think we don't love you?"
"Love? Keeping me locked up in here is called love? That's a bullshit you said there, Sunghoon."
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Third Person's POV
"Jae... do you really have to go?"
Jaehyun stopped tying his bag to the side of the horse, and turned around to face Seonhwa who frowned at the idea of him being away when a grand ball will be held in a couple of days. She wished they could go together, but to her deject, they couldn't. In reality, the two will come to the ball, not together but as strangers. A Commoner and The Prince from Zyob Kingdom.
"Darling, don't you worry. You still can go to the incoming event with your Mother and my Dad together, don't forget to dress up nicely, okay?"
"Why should I? You're not there to see me,"
"You need to make a good impression for the royals, Darling. I know I'm not going to be there, but I know that you'll look very beautiful." His hand held Seonhwa's chin firmly but not strong enough to hurt her. They made eye contact, both hearts fluttering against their ribs.
"I'm sorry I can't be there with you, but I will always be with you. Right here," He pointed his index finger to Seonhwa's chest.
"Remember, when you're in danger at the ball. Call my name, and I'll be there."
Seonhwa laughed, finding the idea silly.
"How can you be there when you're miles away?"
"I have my own ways, sweetheart. Just do as I say, okay?" That tone again. The tone that Seonhwa familiar with, the tone that Seonhwa knows not to disobey his words.
"Okay," She nods.
"Good girl, I need to go now. Stay with your Mother and my Dad, okay? I love you so much." He held her in his arms tightly, kissed her hair multiple times. After a minute, he lets go and walk away to mount his white horse. With a grunt and a small movement, the horse neigh and ran away.
"I love you too." She sighed, turned away and walked inside the bar.
"Seonhwa, Dear. Is Jaehyun gone already?" A soft voice called.
"Yes, Mother. He's gone just recently. Will you be going to the ball, Mom?" Seonhwa skipped over to her, kissed her Mother's cheek to greet her.
"Of course I will, it's a rare chance for us to get invited to the castle. Mr. Lee will be coming too! Let's go to my friend's boutique tomorrow morning," The Mother's eyes sparkled.
"Mom, the ball's still a week away..." The daughter whined.
"Listen to me, we need to be prepared. You need to look pretty for the royals, honey. So I'll be teaching you on how to dance, and how to behave properly around the royals." She said while clapping at her own ideas.
"But Mom-"
"No buts, now go get sleep, you look like you need it. Good night love."
Seonhwa sighed while her Mother walked away excitedly, "Good night, Mother."
