The Enchantress

78.

Princess Mina.

I woke up the next day from a knock on the door. I stood from the bed and stretched my body which later on I found sore due to dancing for hours last night.

I was able to sleep right away after I wash up but still I feel tired. We went back to our room late.

After taking a bath and changing into comfy dress. I hurriedly went to the door. When I opened it, I was startled to find Chae by the door his hand was up as if he's about to knock.

He smiled right away upon seeing me. He then looked around and when he sees no one. He gave me a quick kiss. I laughed at him for I didn't expect that.

"That's a good morning kiss for my princess." He took my hand and kiss it too.

"Good morning to you too, my savior." I said stepping out of the room.

We then walked along the hallway towards the stairs. He took my hand and intertwine our fingers.

"Am I the only ones you're waiting?"

"Nope. We all woke up late. I believe Sana is still in bed as well as your Papa."

"Papa?" Her head turned to me right away. "What happened to Papa?" She stopped walking.

"Nothing happened. He just got a bit tipsy last night. Apparently, he asked Tzuyu to drink with him after the party. Tzuyu can't say no, so he said yes. He doesn't drink much but when he does, he'll be one of the ones left."

Mina began to walk pulling me with her.

"How come Sana is the one who's still in bed?"

"They let her try two glasses. Midway to her second, she started to keep laughing. So Tzuyu helped her to her room. It took a while before Tzuyu came back because Sana won't let him. His term was kept pulling him to bed."

Mina gasped. "Sana!"

"I wonder how you are when drunk."

"You'll never see me drunk."

"Good. If I won't, then nobody should see you drunk as well. That's for your safety and for my peace of mind. You could only drink with me. Okay?"

"Wow. No one dared to tell me what to do."

"It's your boyfriend who's telling you, not just anyone."

"Point taken."

"Your Papa invited me and Tzuyu on a ride later. When we come back let's go somewhere."

"Okay. Wait. You already have planned for the day?"

"Yeah, why?"

"Me, who lives in this kingdom, doesn't even have a plan. You who came from afar already planned for somewhere to go. I'm impressed but also embarrassed."

"Don't be. I'm not aiming to embarrass you nor make an impression. I just want to spend time with you."

"Aww that's so sweet. I'd like that." I said smiling at him. He really is sweet and caring too.

When we're near the garden, Mina took her hand off mine and just wrap her arm on mine.

"Don't you want them to know yet?"

"Not yet, I think. Specially Papa. I'm not sure how he'll take it."

"I'm sure he'll be happy for us."

"You think so? Too happy that he'll marry me off to you right away?"

That caught me off guard. I didn't reply cause I don't know what to say. Good thing we reached the breakfast area and joined a sleepy Tzuyu.

After a few minutes, the King arrived looking sleepy. The 3 of us stood. Mina went to him and gave him a peck on the cheek while me and Tzuyu bowed and greeted him.

"Good morning, your highness"

"Good morning. Sit please." He then sat on his chair. "I really am too old for mead. Back in the day I was the one who's always the last one standing."

"At least you weren't the first one to give up, your highness. Not bad at all." Tzuyu said. I'm glad he's now comfortable around the King.

The King laughed but stopped as he noticed Sana was missing. "Where's Sana?"

"She's having a hangover. I had her breakfast sent there and some medicine, your highness."

"Why are you here then? Aren't you supposed to be taking care of her?"

That caught Tzuyu off guard.

"I do want to, she does to, but it'll be improper to stay in her room..."

"I give you permission. You go. Bring your plate and juice with you."

Tzuyu's face lit up. "Thank you, your highness."

"You just made his day, your highness. He's been worried sick of her."

"Yeah, I could see that. I could see that you and that brother of yours have pure hearts." After taking a bute of his sandwich, he looked at me. "I also give permission to you too to stay in Mina's room."

Me and Mina were shocked.

"Papa! What are you saying?"

"Your highness, I'm okay and besides Mina's perfectly healthy."

"I know she is. But I know you know why I said that. You're both adults so..."

"Papa!" Mina stopped him. She's so embarrassed that she's now as red as a tomato.

"Oho. My dear you're so red." He pinched Mina's cheeks then looked at me. "Isn't she cute?"

After breakfast, the King asked a royal guard to fetch Tzuyu. We then rode along with the general to visit the soldier's barracks. The King asked us how to improve their combat skills. Me and Tzuyu demonstrate some techniques. We both knew a day isn't enough to train them.

The King said he'll write to our father and ask him if we could stay a bit longer to help with the training. We ate lunch at the barracks. We talked about other important things that'll contribute to the soldier's improvement. Starting with the food they eat everyday. They had someone wrote down the food we suggested perfect to strengthen the soldiers.