Cold Princesses And Exo

Private Talk With Orabeoni

Seunbi's POV

I leaned against the railings of the balcony. The breeze making the night, chilling and nice.

I need to talk to my brother...

If he really is my brother...

"You're doubting me"

I gasped and placed my hands over my chest over the sudden voice.

I looked back seeing my brother

"Orabeoni. How did you..."

"Know?" he completed. I gave him a light nod before he stand beside me and lean his elbows on the railings. He raised a device with a cord attached to his temple. 

Removing the cord, he pocketed the device and looked at me through his eyeglasses.  

"Seunji...she created devices that can read people's minds. I stole one of her files about those holograms. And I made one for myself. So. Back to the topic. Why are you doubting me? I answered all your questions."

I let out a sigh before speaking.

"You've been there. So you should know the answer to the question."

"Is this still about our parents who sent you to America?"

"I wonder. I always did. Thinking if I was unwanted. Due to the fact that I was sent there for medical purposes. But why? Why didn't any of you visit me? Or give a letter? Or any communication? Something like that."

I can feel tears building up. I can feel a lump in my throat.

"We're royals. Not just any commoners like the people we pass by everyday. We're important people. Our family's rank is in grave danger always. We could loose our lives anytime because of our authority. Our parents just want you to be safe. That's why they handed you over to one of their most trusted friends. They knew that you would despise them for that. They were ready to face the consequences just to save your life."

A tear escaped my eye.

Reality is indeed harsh...

I quickly looked at the opposite way to hide it from him. I secretly wiped it.

"Tell me. How did you hide?"

Then he cleared his throat.

"I lived as a commoner. Living in an apartment, working in a cafe, to survive. After a few months, I worked under a company where they make new computer programs. That's how I managed to survive and hide while trying to search for the both of you."

He paused as he pushed his eyeglasses back on the bridge of his nose. Then he spoke 

"Six years ago. When you and seunji were both eleven, we found out that she was being used by a president. But I can't blame her for falling into Kwon Jun Ho's trap. She felt alone. Junho gave all his attention to her. He filled the gap that we failed to provide. He gave her enough affection, for Seunji to give her full trust to him."

Then he sat on the floor, leaning his back on the balcony railing.

"I was there. But I never gave her the attention she was seeking for. Because I did the same thing as our parents. And that is worry about you. I just feel responsible for my actions now. I made her happy, that was what she said. But I know, she didn't receive enough love from our parents."

Then he looked at me.

"So please seunbi...don't hate your sister. Hate me instead. Even I could do something. I was afraid to make a move to see you or ask how were you doing."