The Queen and her National Treasure

Chapter 8

Third person's POV

After a long while of tasting the sweetness that they have for each other, Chaeyoung slowly parts their lips, as she knows if she keeps going any longer, this innocent Mina might get overwhelmed. The Queen stares deeply into Mina's eyes while gently caressing the girl's cheek with her thumb, 'Mina, can you forget that I'm the Queen for a moment, and just simply look at me as Son Chaeyoung?' She softly asks,

Mina slowly nods her head while not breaking that intense eye contact,

The Queen continues to talk in such a sweet tone, 'From the very first time I saw you until this very moment, and many many more years to come, this Son Chaeyoung... is forever head over heels for you, Myoui Mina. I'm completely smitten with you, to the point where I believe that you are the reason of my existence.' She confesses her feelings while leaning in and adoringly places a kiss on Mina's forehead,

Happy tears escaped Mina's eyes, hearing the confession from Chaeyoung's own lips is a dream comes true for her,

Chaeyoung continues to look deeply into Mina's eyes, 'Now Mina, look at me as the Queen of this Kingdom.'

Mina is listening intensely, she wants to take every word that comes from Chaeyoung to her heart, as she knows that the Queen is spilling her own heart right now,

'Would you, Myoui Mina of Macedon be willing to wait for this Queen of Castlemaine? It might take a while because... there are many obstacles, and I'm doing my best to remove them all, one by one.' Chaeyoung is honestly telling Mina about all her worries, so the girl she loves can understand the situation,

Mina nods her head without having to think twice, 'Your Majesty, I will always be here, waiting for you. Being next to you is all I wish, I don't ask for anything else.'

The Queen's heart just melts at how simple and innocent Mina's wish is. She can't help herself but to lean down and peck those pretty pinky lips, 'Being next to me is all you wish?'

Mina nods slightly while smiling shyly, 'Because... because I feel... so happy whenever you are near.'

'Uhm?! I wonder why?' The Queen continues to press, wanting to hear the confession with Mina's soft and angelic voice,

'Because... because...' The innocent Princess has never confessed her feelings to anyone, so she's indeed very clumsy about it, 'Uhmmm... Your Majesty, I'm sure you know how I feel, you can read me better than myself.' She cutely complains,

'Well... yes, but it's always nice to hear it from your own lips.' Chaeyoung wants to hear those 3 words badly,

Mina bites her lips, she starts to fidget with her fingers, this stubborn Princess is forever a stubborn Princess, when she's feeling shy like this and not ready to say those 3 words, no one can force her, even the Queen herself. And quick enough, an idea pops into her head, and that is to change the topic, Mina quickly looks up to the sky where all the lanterns are, 'Your Majesty, look! My lantern is flying so high, it's the highest one out of them all.'

Chaeyoung chuckles defeatedly, she knows she can't force this girl into anything, not even to say out loud what's in her heart. She proceeds to tap on Mina's nose tip in a half scolding manner, 'Yes, you stubborn girl, I can see that your lantern is the highest. Looks like God will grant you your wish after all. What did you wish for?' She asks Mina adoringly,

'I wish for Your Majesty to always be healthy, and that you will continue with your smart and kind ruling for many many more years to come, so the people can live in peace and happiness, in both... Castlemaine and Macedon.' Mina tells the Queen her wish that she wrote on her lantern,