Prince

Chapter 1

(Jom)

It has been one year since Jam woke up from his coma, and I am still afraid of the possible things that might happen to him. I am doing everything in my power not to let him out of my sight.

It is our graduation day today, and just as planned, we are moving to London after. We are planning to get married there and at the same time, practice our skills in managing the family business.

"Jeffrey Orlene Michael Del Castillo," They called me as I walk towards the stage to receive my diploma. It was one hell of a ride for us, and that is one experience I would never want to try again.

"Jacob Anthony Mathew Del Rosario" As they call on Jam on the stage to receive his diploma. I am in my seat, watching my fiancé. God, he looks so handsome. I feel aroused just by looking at him. I could I might do him on the stage for everyone to see. But as much as my dirty little mind wants to do him, I don't because I respect him and I love him so much, and that is enough for me to wait for him.

"Bro!!! Congrats!" Anton and Aelvin shouting with joy with a big smile on their faces

"Bro!!!" Jeffrey called me. "Congrats!" He, too, congratulated me.

"Oh, My God! Jom!" Joana rushed and hugged me. "At long last, we graduated!" Her voice is filled with joy and excitement.

The long years of struggle are over, along with the hardships in our life that seemed endless. I cannot wait for our future.

After the graduation rights, we headed straight to the Del Rosario Mansion. A special and memorable place for Jam and me.

There are so many visitors, as expected, to the Del Rosario family. As one of the most influential families in our place. I am getting tired of greeting everyone left and right. It feels like there is no end to this when suddenly my mom called me. "Jom! Congratulations! Where is Jam? I want to congratulate my future son in law personally."

I haven't seen Jam since we got here, and I am starting to panic. There are so many people here right now that I don't know. Looking around, trying to find the love of my life. "Jom?" mom called again, "Are you alright?" She asked me.

"Yes, I'm ok, it is just I have been looking all over the place, and I can't find Jam." I am starting to panic. "Excuse me, please. I need to find Jam."

As I have been looking everywhere, I accidentally saw Anton and Aelvin making out on the corner. I was a bit surprised as we did not believe them the first time they confessed that they have feelings for each other. I can't help but feel a bit of envy. I still don't know where Jam is.

I calmed myself and tried to look around once again this time. After a while, I feel a bit calm when I saw him sitting on the marble bench by the garden away from the crowds. I slowly approached and sat beside him.

"Hi..." I said. Jam immediately looked at me, and I smiled. He looks more handsome up close, just like Cinderella.

He did not respond to me. He just looked up, took a deep breath, and after one look, I can sense that he is buried in his thoughts right now.

"Love... are you ok?" I asked

"I'm ok... I just had some deep thoughts..." His short reply.

"You look so serious, smile... if you don't want some wrinkles on your face." I joked, trying to make him smile.

He smiled at me, it was so sweet, but something is not right. Unlike before, when he smiles, everything else brightens up. Now his gentle smile is filled with worries.

"Love... are you sure you're ok?"

"Yeah, of course, It's just I can't help to think about what might happen to us after this. We have been through a lot, and I hope that would be the last of it." His voice is still filled with worry

"Love... don't worry... remember, no matter what happens, I will never leave your side. We will face it together, no matter what kind of challenge life gives us." I assured him.

-22 years later-

(Jam)

"Jom, tell me... what did we do wrong? Why do we have to suffer this kind of punishment?" I asked him

I can't even imagine that this is going to happen to our son. I can't live like this anymore. I thought all of the hardships in our life is already over. I can't even call it fate. Jom and I once fought this cruel destiny before, and I thought we won. But it was just a long dream waiting to be over.

Fate does not want to leave us alone and decided to make us suffer once again.

(Jom)

"Hey, shhh..." I tried to calm him down.

"Remember what I always say, I'm here. Didn't I made a promise to you 22 years ago?" He slowly raised his head. His eyes were swollen from crying non-stop. He has no more energy left from stressing out and worrying about our son.

KM has been down ever since the accident. He can't see anything, but that is not the worst part. He won't even want to hear our voice. I know he is in a state of anguish not just because of his eyes but also because of EJ.