Princess in Disguise [ Michael Clifford ]

Twenty three

+ Michael +

I stood in front of the clinic's door. Ashton have told me that Zoe and Ella have been on an argument. Pain stabbed me repeatedly on the chest, thinking about Ella now. It hurts to think that she's really confused and in pain these days. I saw Zoe passed by me, making me call her name.

"Zoe." I called, making her look back. Her face's emotion has a hint of confusion and pain. She walked towards me and slightly smiled.

"Hey, Michael." She said, quietly. I studied her face and I can see that Ella must have hurt her badly. Her eyes are puffy and red as I stare at her more, the more it saddens me.

"Do you want to talk to Ella?" I asked, softly. Her expression changed from being hurt to anger.

"Michael, please don't. I don't want to see or talk to her, please give me sometime." She said with an annoyed tone before leaving me. I let out a huge breath then opened Ella's door. She was sitting up and staring into her hands.

"Hey. Are you okay?" I said softly before closing the door behind me. I sat beside her on the bed, making her smile.

"I guess. Zoe's pretty mad, huh?" She said, weakly. She smiled a little but I can see that it is forced.

"Yeah. She's really mad. What did you said to her, by the way?" I asked. She looked up to me and her expression changed.

"Why do you even care about what I said to her? Are you going to lecture me too like what Calum did? I don't need your lectures now, Michael. Besides, why do you care so much? You are not my boyfriend, Michael. I don't need you!" She suddenly snapped, making me stood up. Sudden anger rises inside me and I felt like I need to punch a wall.

"What the fuck, Ella?! You think I am doing this just to have some stupid revenge on my father?! Ella, we did this for you because all of us care! So, don't you dare be mad at us for saving your life. All of us sacrificed our lives for you!" I snapped back, making her fall silent.

"What?! Aren't you going to say something? Don't put all the blame on us because we're lecturing and care about you. Don't make us leave you, Ella." I said again. I felt tears forming in my eyes and a lump in my throat. My face still hurts after what Ella's Dad have done to me.

"So, you are now saying that I owe you my life? I can save myself, Michael. I am not a freaking princess in a damsel that needs my prince. I don't need anyone of you!" She yelled. The door suddenly burst open, revealing the boys.

"You are so fucking unbelievable, Ella. If not because of us, you're probably been dead now." I said before leaving. Ella's sobs followed me until it just rang through my head. I quietly sobbed as I did my best to stop thinking about it.

I was alone when I heard a faint knock on my door. I slowly stood up then opened it, revealing Ella's Dad. There are bags under his eyes and his beard hasn't been shaved. He looks like hell, to be honest. He slightly showed a smile the cleared his throat.

"May I come in?" He said, politely. I nodded a little, opening the door more wider. We both sat across each other. "Michael, I just wanted to say I am sorry." He started, making my eyes grew in surprise.

"I am sorry for what I have done to you and saying all those words. I know you and the others are going through a rough time because of us. And I wanted to say that I am so sorry you need to get through this at such young age. I am very honored to meet such young heroes, like you." Ariella's Dad said, making me smile.

"Just so you know, your sacrifices can save- not only us- but also the whole Cheriwin. I am very much happy that you are willing to do this. But, I am sad to say that you are no longer allowed to date my daughter. No, I am not against your relationship. But as a king of my kingdom, I need to follow the tradition of my forefathers." I felt like my heart is going to shatter more. Oh, of course. I am just a nobody since day 1. Why am I even trying to fit in somewhere I don't belong. I let out a small chuckle, making him confused. 

"I understand, your highness. I'm just a nobody and obviously she's a princess. I promise you, after all of this-" I stopped myself from talking more as I bit my lip. 

"I-I will leave you and Ariella." I felt like all of my strength had been drained from my body, then I let go of all my emotions. I was crying in front of the love of my life's father. His face is a mixture of either agony or sympathy. The room went silent for about a minute before either of us talked again.

"I can see that you truly loved my daughter, Michael. I can actually see the young me in you. I knew that you'd be a great king for your own kingdom someday. I am very sorry and I am also very thankful that my daughter met you. Lastly, don't call me 'your highness'. Call me David." He said before leaving me in my room. Just me and my broken thoughts, and my heart that's longing for someone I knew now that I can't have.