Damian
"Remember the story I told you about the prince who shouldn't fall in love?" I started with my confession.
If I want her to accept my love for her, she should know the truth.
"Yeah.. the prince who is forbidden to fall in love because their families are enemies? What about it?" She asked in reply. I can sense that she is getting quite nervous now. Her beautiful smile vanished.
I held her warm hands, to draw strength from them.
"I am the prince." I declared, looking at her hazelnut brown eyes.
"What do you mean you're the prince? You're a duke, here in Andalusia. Right?" She asked, confused but still with a gentle and calm voice.
🎵I wanna hide the truth, I wanna shelter you
But with the beast inside, there's nowhere we can hide🎵
The song changed, but at this time, we momentarily stopped dancing.
"I became a duke here in Andalusia, when I left my family.."
🎵No matter what we breed, we still are made of greed
This is my kingdom come, this is my kingdom come🎵
"Because I couldn't stand what my family were doing to Andalusia and the other kingdoms."
🎵When you feel my heat look into my eyes
It's where my demons hide, it's where my demons hide🎵
"My real name is Enzou, and I am a prince from Soccor, Eleanor. I.. am deeply sorry for keeping the truth from you."
Her eyes widened, and was filled with horror, and pain. This is what I feared the most.. My chest felt like being stabbed upon seeing her hurt expression.
🎵Don't get too close, it's dark inside
It's where my demons hide, it's where my demons hide🎵
"I.." She uttered, at the same time slowly letting go of my hands.
🎵Don't wanna let you down, But I am hell-bound
Though this is all for you, Don't wanna hide the truth🎵
She looked down as if trying to find the words on the ground.. when she looked up, her eyes were red.
"I need some time to think." She replied, as she turned to walk away.
🎵They say it's what you make, I say it's up to fate
It's woven in my soul, I need to let you go🎵
I ran after her, and caught her arm.
"You told me that the prince was being a coward and a fool.. Now, I'm being brave enough to let you know how I feel. Tell me, Eleanor, if I was just Damian, would you love me back?"
She looked at me with tears in her eyes. I desperately want to hold her in my arms and comfort her right now. But all I could do, is look.
"I.. fell in love with Duke Damian. I'm not sure if I can love a prince.. from Soccor." She then removed my hands from her, and left without looking back.
Simultaneously, drips of cold water fell on my cheeks as it started to rain.
🎵 Don't get too close, it's dark inside
It's where my demons hide
It's where my demons hide 🎵
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"Where have you been? And why are you soaking wet? Why are your eyes red?" Khalil annoyingly asked the moment I went inside the carriage.
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The Dragon's Curse
Fantasy"Well, I guess it can't be helped," Duke Damian turned to face me. His ocean blue eyes boring into mine. "Though I wanted to talk to you more.." He said, with longing in his eyes and voice, and a hint of curiosity, which surprised me. I thought I se...
