My Zombie Lover

Chapter 12

We prepared ourselves for the dinner ask by my dad. Umuwi muna ako sa palasyo to fix myself.

I sigh. Kinakabahan ako kung ano ang maaaring sabihin ni Dad mamaya sa harap ni Jack.

Tinignan ko ang sarili ko sa harap ng salamin. I wear a white off-shoulder dress matched with a black belt on my waist. This made me appear as one of the royalty. This dress fits to me so well. Kung tutuusin sa tuwing may importanteng occasion like this lang talaga ako nagsusuot ng gowns. I feel more comfortable dressing like a commoner.

My hair was in braid. Naglagay din ako ng mascara and white eyeliner to enhance my eyes, a little blush on my cheeks, and a cherry-flavored lip balm on my lip. Sinuot ko din ang kwintas na may hugis puso na pendant , the one given by Jack bago siya umalis noon. And this reminds me of him.

I sprayed the sweetest scented perfume I had and grabbed the black-heeled closed strap sandals in my closet. I glance once again at the mirror. I look good!

Suddenly, someone knocks the door.

"Princess Rose, naghihintay na ho si Sir Jack sa baba." Sabi ng isa sa mga tagapagsilbi sa palasyo.

I walked out of the room. Nadatnan ko siyang naghihintay sa baba ng hagdan.

He is wearing a light blue long sleeve na nakatupi hanggang elbow and a black denim jeans.

"Good evening Rose. You look so beautiful." I smiled and blushed by that compliment lalo na't nagmula iyon sa kanya.

"And you're damn gorgeous Jack." He grin and that made him look like one of the gods in Greek mythology. He's perfectly handsome.

"Halika na nga Jack, we have to hurry. Ayaw ng hari na pinaghihintay siya."

Nakarating na kami sa Dining Hall. We arrived just in time dahil kasunod lang din naming dumating si Dad.

"Good evening Sir." Bati ni Jack.

"Good evening. Both of you, Have a seat."

I sat beside my dad na nasa gitna naman ng parihabang dining table. Jack sat beside me.

Nagsimula na kaming kumain at walang ni isang nagtangkang magsalita sa amin. Nakakabingi ang ganito that's why I broke the silence.

"Dad, how was your day?"

"Same as usual, palaging abala sa pamamahala lalo na ngayong nadagdagan pa tayo ng mga bagong mamamayan."

He smiled at nagpatuloy na sa pagkain. I glance at Jack. Palagi lang siyang nakatungo. I bet it's his first time to eat a human food again. Simula kasi ng magising siya, tanging mga nutrients injection pa lang ang nagsisilbing pagkain nila. They were still under observations at kailangan din daw na matiyak na maibalik sa normal ang sustansyang kinakailangan ng katawan nila.

Unti-unti namang kinakain ni Jack ang pagkain niya. I know he's trying his best to please my dad.

"Jack, kumusta ka na?" Oh my gosh, nagsisimula na si Dad.

"Ahhh ayos lang naman ho sir. I feel a lot better."

"How about your cravings for brains? Sorry but I can't cater you one of those for tonight." He smirk.

"Dad stop!"

Nakatungo lang si Jack. Then he raised his head and he look straight forward to my dad.

"A-ayos lang ho. Matagal na mula nung huli akong naghanap nun. Not until the time I found Rose in that hospital laboratory."

He looked at me and he smiled.

"Well good to know. Gusto ko lang siguraduhin ang kaligtasan ng anak ko."

"I know sir na wala pa ho kayong gaanong tiwala sa akin, but I'm still grateful that you're allowing your daughter hanging out with a former corpse like me." He glance at me again.

"Didiretsuhin na kita. So anong meron sa inyong dalawa ng anak ko? Kayo na ba?"

"Hindi pa po. And I'd like to take this opportunity to ask you. Gusto ko ho sanang ligawan ang anak niyong si Rose."

"At anong gagawin mo kapag nakuha mo ang pahintulot ko? Will you make sure my daughter's safety?"

"Dad, enough! That's too much! I'm the one responsible for my actions and not him." Hindi ko na napigilan ang sarili ko at nataasan ko na ng boses si dad. I know it's just a father instinct but sumusobra na siya.

"No, it's okay Rose." Saway sa akin ni Jack. He held my hand.

"I can't promise any thing sir. All I know is mahal ko po si Rose. And I will do everything to keep her safe kahit pa ibuwis ko ang sariling buhay ko. My life will be meaningless without her by my side."

"At paano kung mapahamak ang anak ko sa kamay mo?"

"Then, you have the right to end my life sir."

"Iho, I was impressed. As a father, I wish nothing but my daughter's safety and happiness. Yes, you can start courting my princess." Dad smiled towards us, a genuine smile na matagal ko ng hindi nakikita mula sa kanya.
------
(HARRIS KYLE POV)

"NO WAY!!!"

I threw everything that I can see. Binalita sa akin ni papa ang tuluyang pagkansela nila King Charles sa engagement namin ni Rose.

"Anak, calm down. We're so sorry. You have to accept the fact Harris na hindi ka gusto ng anak ni Charles. Masaya na siya with Jack,your cousin. Maging masaya ka nalang para sa kanilang dalawa. "

"No Dad! We planned this before right?! Sabi mo susuportahan mo ako! Don't tell me na nagbago na ang isip mo porke bumalik na yang gagong yan? Papaboran mo pa rin ba yung lecheng pamangkin ni Mommy? Nung nabubuhay pa si Mom, palagi naman siya ang magaling di ba?! He's always your favorite." I walked out of the room.

I drove in my car. Ilang oras din akong nagbyahe. Sa kada lugar na nadadaanan ko, napapansin kong konti na lang din ang bilang ng mga corpses. And it seems na hindi na sila gaanong wild.

Napadpad ako sa isang nakakamanghang siyudad, it's the opening part of the Kingdom of Cervas. The place looks more lively as if no plague happened. Makikita mong buhay na buhay ang mga taong namamalagi dito at tila walang mga problemang mababakas sa mukha nila. This city looks like a normal one, gaya ng ibang mga siyudad bago pa nagsimula ang apocalypse. This is far away from our kingdom and other places na naapektuhan ng plague. Gusto ko munang mapag-isa, I'll stay in this place.

Nagpunta ako sa isang kilalang bar sa lugar na ito. I was amaze seeing these people dancing and drinking like nothing happened. The foods are abundant samantalang nagkakaubusan naman ng supply sa ibang kaharian. Nakapagtataka ang aura ng lugar na ito.

Nagpunta na ako sa isang stool at nag-order ng beer.

"Bro huh?! Fuck you Jack!!!" I smirk.

I won't deny the fact na close talaga kami noon ni Jack and he really treats me like his little brother.

Mga bata pa lang kami noon ni Jack ay palagi ng nasa kanya ang atensyon ng lahat. We often compared with each other and I'm always the second. It made me feel that I'm a loser when it comes to him. Even my parents admire him that much. Minsan na kasing natulungan ni Jack si Mom and Dad sa isang napakabigat na kingdom's decision to resolve a problem. And it worked. He's really clever and diligent but I'm intelligent too. It was just he's 4 yrs older than me by that time kaya advantage niya na mas matanda siya. If I was on his shoes, I bet I'm a lot better than him.

"No! This time, I'll make sure na mananalo ako against that corpse. Mapapasa akin ka rin Rose! Akin ka lang!"

Hinagis ko sa pader ang basong hawak ko. I can feel all the pain and anger inside of me. P*ta! Sana hindi na lang siya bumalik. Then someone taps my shoulder from behind.

"Come with me, child! Let's get rid of that jerk and that bitch. I will help you!"