The Prince and The Parvenu (Completed)

chapter 6

"What do you mean?"

The second Prince sighed and sat beside me. We're now here at the huge balcony located at the second floor of the Palace. Massive marble columns arranged in a semi circle and carved with intricate flower designs. I can clearly see the torch lit city below us, the people walking from store to stores, there are those who are talking and whispering to each other probably sharing gossips, and the alive looking colours that covered the entire place making everything so magical.

We'll leave for Manila tomorrow and we came up here to talk right after dinner. I could feel my nerves rushing inside my system due to excitement. It's only been a week and I can't believe that I miss Philippines this much! I folded both of my arms together in front of my chest since it's so cold out here. Prince Delvin noticed that I'm shivering so he quickly took off his coat leaving him with a ruffled long sleeved shirt that is neatly tucked with his training trousers.

"Can you tell me stories about you and your siblings? I want to know you more" I glanced at him and saw him now staring at the city below us. I followed his gaze and said,

"We're really close. But not the type na kami ang laging magkasama. They're mostly out with their friends and I'm mostly with my best friend and my parents," the thought brings the tightness in my chest. 

I continued, "That is before they passed away. There were times na palagi silang napapagalitan dahil sa mga lakad nila. Kuya Traq would always try to cover up whatever mess ate Emm did and when papa would finish scolding them, they would just laugh it off. They would always tell me stories about their little adventures, and that they would take me with them when I get older. Five years ang gap namin kaya naman ay tinuturing talaga nila akong bata. I'm always with my best friend though. Playing with my dolls, swimming, picnics, and training. Kahit saan, mag kasama kami. There was one time na sinama ako Mommy sa isang jewellery auction and I begged her to let Rav tag along dahil wala akong makakausap. I acted like a brat just so she would bring Rav with us. And when we got there, Rav and I just slept. The entire time." I laughed remembering the times when we were inseparable. I can't wait to see him again. I miss him so much.

"Come on, I'll escort you to your room. Maaga pa tayo bukas," he said when he saw me yawning. I simply nodded and stood up. Both of us went inside the Palace, the warm air welcoming us. We walked together in silence. The air calm and warm around us. Our hands still tangled up.

"See you tomorrow" I said and yawned again making him smile. I opened the door to my room and turned to look at him for the last time. He took a step forward and warped his arms around my waist, letting his chin rest on the top of my head.

"Goodnight, mi Princesa" I felt him kiss the tip of my head and stepped back, letting go of me. I gave him a small wave and closed the door. I took a quick shower and put on my favourite pjs. Went to bed and finally drifted off to sleep.

"I'll be right there!"

I screamed even though I know it's no use since the rooms here are soundproof. The second Prince have been knocking nonstop and I'm already panicking! I overslept and he's probably pissed by now. I scrambled through all my stuff to find what I've been looking for. When I saw the black metallic face of my phone, I quickly put it on the back pocket of my ripped jeans and ran to the other side of the room grabbing the duffel bag that I prepared last week. 

I'm wearing a black satin long sleeved button down shirt tucked in a denim ripped jeans and a timberland brown boots. In my head I checked my imaginary list of what I needed to bring, making sure that I have everything. And when I opened the door, my jaw literally dropped at what I saw.