My Royal Lesson (Kingdom University, #4)

Chapter 28

Chapter 28: The Missing Prince

I continued crying as words poured out from my mouth. All the things that I wanted to say, all the emotions that bottled up, came rushing upon seeing the three people that I didn't want to disappear from my life.

How I started as an administrator, how I pulled out some articles involving them, and why I quit . . . I told everything to them.

"I-I'm s-sorry . . ." I sobbed.

"Sorry rin," Steff whimpered.

She explained why she just walked away that day. She said she was stressed out because of the articles that she read and the demanding load and subjects they had to take next sem. Seeing the articles on my phone was the last straw.

Jess said Steff didn't tell anything to her and Alice and they just found out when I sent messages in our group chat. I couldn't believe she kept it all to herself.

"Sana sinabi ninyong iyakan session pala ngayon," Jess added while wiping off the tears on her face. "Sana 'di na lang ako nag-makeup."

"Same," Alice muttered.

Their comments made me chuckle while my tears were continuously streaming down my face. It was such a comforting feeling knowing that your friends understand your intentions . . . that the friendship I had protected for so long wouldn't be taken away from me.

Jess bought bottles of water after we cried our eyes out. Honestly, this felt a lot better even if my eyes became more swollen.

I suddenly remembered King while we were drinking and told them that I had to go back in the cafeteria. Alice and Jess had teasing looks on their faces while Steff seemed concerned over something.

Running to the cafeteria, I sighed in relief when I saw him waiting at the table I reserved a while ago. I hastily walked toward his direction and bowed apologetically.

"I'm sorry I—"

He flashed a smile. "It's okay. I saw you with your friend. Are you all okay now?"

I sat across him and nodded. "Mm."

"That's good," he said as he pushed a glass of water in front of me.

I smiled at his gesture. "It's okay. I already drank a lot of water. Thank you."

He let me pack my food and he said he'd just eat in the room. I thanked him again and I said I'd treat him next time.

"I'll look forward to that day," he smiled as he adjusted his glasses.

"Okay. I'll message you."

"Bye. Hope I won't see you crying again."

I beamed at him. "Yeah. Bye-bye."

After talking with King, I went back to the garden, but before I left the cafeteria, my eyes drifted to where he was a while ago. He wasn't there anymore.

The expression he had a while ago . . . he looked downhearted.

Sighing, I left the place and ran back to the garden.

***

"So you won't travel out of the country this summer?" asked Steff.

We were in our house because they said they wanted to make up for what happened. I told them I was already fine but they insisted.

"Oo," Alice answered. "I think I'll stay here this time."