Destined [PARK SUNGHOON]

6

"Your cousin's pretty badass." Sunghoon chuckled.

A week quickly passed. The scene in their cafeteria soon died down after Sana threatened everyone.

She's a scary duchess.

"She is." Nat said calmly while watering the plants. They decided to go to the garden and water some plants together to keep up their act of being a happily married couple.

"Tell me, everyone knows you're scarier. Why do you hold back?" Sunghoon asked.

"Just because. I don't want to waste my energy on something useless."

"Fair point." He shrugged.

People in the palace began to look at them. They look flawless together.

Sunghoom wore a normal white shirt with some pants while Natalia wore a white dresss which allowed the air to flow through it giving an illution of beach waves.

Nat began doubting her research. For the past few weeks, Sunghoon has been nothing of a playboy.

The once she read always talks about him sleeping with someone here and there but he's always been by her side. He never went out late at night. He also hasn't been flirting with anyone except her.

"I'll do it." Sunghoon said and took the watering can to fill it up with water. Nat saw how he only filled it up halfway so it would not be too heavy once he give it to her.

They began watering peacefully.

Sunghoon watched her as petals fell graciously behind her back. Butterflies surrounding her as if she was a fairy of that garden. She looked so ethereal. Although, he would never admit it. 

He watched in adoration as Natalia moved as gently as possible, trying not to scare the butterfly that landed on her palm. She carefully moved towards one of the beautiful roses in full bloom to settle down the butterfly.

She trimmed some of the plants that needed to be trimmed. She placed the watering can down and grabbed the basket she prepared and some gardens scissors. She's been wanting to replace the flowers in their room. She chose the flowers she wanted to take and cut it.

Soon, they decided to sit down.

Natalia began arranging the flowers. It was one of the activities that she and her mom would always do. She's naturally talented in this area. Sunghoon could only observe as is wife slowly made a masterpiece.

"The king and queen requested that I bring snacks." The maid said after bowing. She served them snacks which included strawberries and chocolates.

Nat's eyes widened in joy seeing her favorite dessert.

"How do you manage to be a goody-two-shoes?" Sunghoon asked. 

Nat chuckled. "Oh please, you don't know everything about me."

"Really?" Sunghoon challenged.

"Really." Nat answered as she bit into the strawberry.

Sunghoon smiled and took a deep breath. "Ni-ki's birthday is coming up. It's tomorrow and he's throwing a party at his house."

"He has a house for himself?" Nat asked in surprise.

Sunghoon nodded. "He's always been a party kid. His parents gifted him a house because they can no longer handle the noise from his parties."

"Did you just say it's tomorrow?!" Nat gasped.

"Yeah.. he said I should bring you or else I won't be able to enter- what are you doing?" Sunghoon asked in confusion.

Nat began to wipe her face that had a bit of chocolate and stood up, patting her dress. "I need to buy him a gift!" She ran back to the castle.

Her hair flowing perfectly as the air breezes through it. "You don't have to.." Sunghoon wispered, smiling as she managed to trip on her way back to the castle.

He sighed and stood up to go inform his father of their unplanned trip. King Yoongi laughed as he gave his son permission. Only Natalia cold make Sunghoon do these type of activities without having to break a sweat convincing him.

Nat began to rummage her closet for some clothes to wear. She began searching and took a bath to freshen up.

To her surprise, she saw Sunghoon and Jay waiting for her at the car. 

"I invited Sana.." She wispered and looked around. Looking for her cousin.

"Look at your phone." Sunghoon said.

Nat glanced at her phone and saw Sana's text saying she can't go. "Oh." She blinked. How did Sunghoon even see that notification.

"Shall we?" Jay asked and opened the door for her. 

Sunghoon's brows furrowed at the gesture. "You don't do that to me." He muttered.

Nat chuckled. "Get in your highness." She teased and opened the door wider. Sunghoon rolled his eyes and entered the car making Nat laugh.

***

"Jay, what's happening to me." Sunghoon groaned. Watching at Natalia in distance. 

"What do you mean?" Jay asked, confused at the sudden question.

Jay has been with Sunghoon ever since he was a child. Sunghoon treats Jay like a brother seeing as he's an only child. He became the sibling Sunghoon never had. Jay's father was his dad's knight so they grew up very close to each other.

"I don't know!" Sunghoon said frustrated. "Whenever we're part of a crowd, I always look for her. Heck, I even realized that I am not flirting at her only. What is happening to me. I feel guilty if I look at another woman."

Jay's face brightened in realization. Finally, after all these years. Someone managed to tame the great Sunghoon. Someone his match.

"Karma." He answered with a teasing smile.

"What is that supposed to mean?" Sunghoon asked.

"The universe finally gave you your match. The world is giving back at you for all the hearts you broke. Natalia is your karma." He patted his back.

"You're falling inlove." He wispered.

Sunghoon shook his head and chuckled in denial. "No I'm not-"

He stopped talking as his jaw clenched. Nat had a hard time reaching the top shelf and a guy helped her making her smile widely.

"Oh shit." Sunghoon said, dejectively.

Jay smiled and went to help Nat. "Let me help you with that." He said and grabbed the paperbags. 

"Are you guys tired? I really want to shop more.." Natalia asked kindly, taking them to consideration. She knows how exhausting it must be, waiting for her to finish shopping.

"No we're not. Go on, we'll follow." Sunghoon answered, quicker than he would usually say.

A smile formed on his face unknowingly as Natalia began happily walking towards another shop, buying almost everything.

"Didn't you complain more than five times that you're tired?"

"Shut it, Jay."

"Ah, young love."

"You're also young?"

"But I'm not inlove."