Regal Academy - The Legend of the Mermaid <Book 2>

Chapter 13 - The Countless Truths

<The next day...>

It was the following day after Moon's 'Coming to Age' Ceremony and everyone in the castle were back to their normal lives and duties.

Moon: "I'm a idiot..."

Well...in Moon's case, she still haven't gotten over the first kiss she shared with Aiden. That has definitely left a scar in her heart.

She blushed as she recalled the moment.

Moon hit her forehead with the books she's holding.

Moon: "Idiot! Idiot! Idiot!"

She sighed.

Moon was still a newbie when it comes to romances and attachments. She wished she haven't gotten so close to Aiden till he has already developed feelings for her...

Moon: "Well, Aiden did say to think about it..."

Moon also plan to sneak out tonight and hopefully Orion will be waiting for her. That would be perfect, she thought.

Moon: "Maybe I will discuss this with Orion later on and confront Aiden tomorrow! Yes! That's seems right!"

As Moon was joyfully walking down the hall, she came across the garden. She was about to walk in when she noticed that someone was there.

Moon: "Speak of the devil!!!"

Moon ran to the closest pillar and hid behind it. She watched Aiden from afar.

Moon: "What is he doing? Wait...why am I so curious about him? This is considered stalking..."

Moon just shook her head and looked back at Aiden. He walked through the garden in slow steps and stood in the middle of the flower field.

The sunlight shone onto him through the ceiling of the castle.

His handsome features were more visible under the light as if he was glowing.

Moon: Why is he so perfect?

Moon couldn't help but blushed at the sight of Aiden. This prince can still manage to glow even though he has been through so much in his life. How does he handle it all?

Aiden: "Moon..."

When Moon heard him called her name, she was in shock.

Moon: He can see me???

Aiden got down in one knee and stared at the array of the white roses. He smiled.

Aiden: "I still remember the moment I first lay eyes on you in this same exact place...as if it was just yesterday..."

His hand reached out to touch the silky white petals but then, his smile disappeared.

Aiden: "I'm sorry, Moon, I really am. I know it was selfish of me to kiss you like that. Love is such a dangerous thing to deal with...especially when I am a victim of it..."

Moon: "Aiden..."

Moon's heart ache to see Aiden in such a state. Even though he was practically talking to himself, she felt that he was saying it directly to her.