Ragamuffin Royalty

RR_Archer's Duel

Chapter XXXIII:

(Sam POV)

I draw the bow and aim for the target. As I was about to release the arrow, one of the servants startled me, thereby slipping my hands making the long-pointed shaft whizzing towards the direction of the galloping stallion!

A chorused “oh’s” and “ah’s” filled the open area.

 The animal, alarmed of the approaching attacks, sunfished. Good thing, the rider was skilled enough to handle the startled horse. Exerting control using the reins and voice commands he was able to manage the situation. When the stallion was a bit calm, he finally dismounted and the keeper took the horse back to the stable.

“Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Samantha Yngrid, one of the best lady archers misses her target! Chooses a stallion to hit instead!” the newcomer said in a tone of amusement. “Phew! That would be an interesting headline, in case.” He added grinning widely.

“His Royal Majesty Crown Prince Jace Frederrick, a skilled equestrian and a reporter wanna be! A perfect combo early in the morning.”  I replied in a mock.

I heard him crack a hearty laugh. “Always a point well-made Yhing!”

I stiffened upon hearing him addressing me such name.

Way back then, Blake also used to call me with a pet name.

I breathe deeply.

It’s been already several months that had passed since I came back here at the palace and left the Philippines. Mabigat man sa loob ko na lisanin ang bansang iyon ngunit wala na rin akong magagawa. I had to leave the country, the memories, the guy I love and everything that I stumbled upon. Masyadong masikip na ang mundong ginagalawan naming. Isa pa, palagi silang nagkakasama ni Sicily.

Don’t get me wrong here. I don’t held grudges to that woman. In fact, I admire her so much. She’s so sweet, caring, thoughtful, so friendly and most of all very genuine. I can’t see any reason why Blake didn’t adore and love her that much. And based on what I see, they really look good together.

Simula nang mapagtanto ko ang katotohanang iyon ay saka pa lang ako nagdesisyong bumalik sa pinanggalingan ko at pakiharapan ang responsibilidad na nakaatang sa balikat ko. Afterall, ilang araw na lang ba ang nalalabi ko sa mundong ito?!

Sa pagkakaalam ko. . . kokonti na lang. T__T

Marahas na napabuga ako ng hangin.

And I run. . . ‘coz life is too short. . .

I blinked.

“Welcome back to the future, Yhing!” he said, half-smiled and glance at his wristwatch. “You’ve been exactly out in this era for almost fifteen minutes. Wonder where your mind flies.”

I couldn’t help but smile at his statement. “They said you’re having a good time when time flies. So did, I!”

He burst into a resounding laughter. “Silly!”

Nakakahawa ang tawa nito kaya napatawa na rin ako. Nang humupa na ang maugong naming tawanan, saka nagpatuloy ito sa pagsasalita.