CHAPTER 23: Love at second meeting

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It took us about an hour to reach the destination of the mer-peoples' coves which is hidden in the deepest part of the ocean. With the help of my enchantment spells, we were able to breath under water. Also, with the help of Selkie, the mer-people let us in their coves. I didn't expect that it would be that easy to enter the mer-people's territory, considering as well that these creatures are dangerous, and labeled as unwelcoming.

Upon exploring their coves, we hear singing voices but thanks to my mind resistance enchantment, their hypnotic singing failed to affect us, making the mermaids we pass through look at us in confusion.

"Selkie, are you sure we are welcome here?" I asked Selkie who is ushering us to where he left Kevin. He looked at me with big wide eyes and bubbled cheeks.

"Ehm... I-I'm not actually so sure. But the merguards didn't comment negatively when I asked them if I could let the four of you in.." He replied unsure. I looked at him unbelievably which he smiled cheekily in return.

"Seriously?" Sergio who is back in his 'human' form commented while rolling his eyes. It's already past midnight, so, their curse is temporarily ineffective.

Ren nudged him into his side and he groaned in pain.

"Can you two please stop?" Fabian asked in irritation. The two 'children' stopped whatever stupid they were doing and looked at Fabian, guiltily.

I shook my head in amusement and looked at Selkie who is also just looking at us. He then smiled at me.

"You guys are funny.." he commented while his beautiful blue mixed with green tail is wagging. His eyes are shining with amusement.

Sometimes, I want to become a merman myself.

We proceeded to where Selkie left Kevin and stopped at a coral-like room with sea weeds and see grasses all over around. Selkie then left us after saying that he will come back after he finishes what he's about to do.

Upon entering the coral room, we were not expecting to see Kevin being pampered by two mermaids. I raised one of my brows on Kevin who is laying comfortably into a grass bed while the mermaids are massaging his biceps. His closed eyes then opened and quickly turned to our direction, finally noticing our arrival.

"Unbelievable.." Fabian remarked while shaking his head in astonishment.

"Hi guys!" Kevin said happily and signed the mermaids to stop what they are doing. The mermaids glared at us but said nothing and left the room.

"How did you guys find me?" Kevin asked with a big smile.

"That's not important. What we want to know is why are you not dead yet?" Sergio asked before I can utter a reply.

Ren then nudged his side, again, making him groan in pain... again.

"That's not what he meant. What he was saying was that, how did you survive?" Ren reconstructed what Sergio said, though, it still sounded stupid. Fabian smacked both of their heads while I rolled my eyes on them.

These two are really irritating sometimes.

"Well.. I don't know. When I woke up, I'm already here, then the two mermaids from before entered and told me that the Prince have chosen me to marry him – I don't even know who the Prince is. It still baffles me though why he wants to marry me?" Kevin said with confused gaze.

Just then, Selkie entered the coral like room with four merguards. Kevin looked at him and stared at him in astonishment.

"Oh my.." Kevin mumbled just enough for me to hear while looking at Selkie in admiration.

KEVIN'S POV:

The merman in front of me is the very epitome of gorgeousness and majesty. He is the most beautiful merman I've ever seen.

"Oh my.." I mumbled to myself but I guess the Captain's husband heard it still. The merman also stared at me with wide eyes.

Suddenly, a merguard talked, cutting me off from staring at the beautiful creature before me.

"The Prince wants to talk to his future husband, in private.." the mer-guard said. The guards looked at Prim, Captain, Sir Sergio, and Sir Ren, as if telling them that they should leave for a moment.

The four of them left us and the guards followed. Now, the only ones who are in the coral-like room is the gorgeous mer-Prince and I. I stared at the the said beauty who is blushing furiously while trying to look around but me, dodging eye contacts.

"You're so beautiful.." I commented and I saw him bubble his cheeks.

Cute.

"Y-you are t-too.." he replied shyly while wagging his magnificent green mixed blue tail. He rolled his index finger into his long blonde hair and smiled.

"What's your name?" I asked. His face lightened up upon me asking his name.

"Selkie.." he replied happily, like it was a pleasure for him to tell me his name.

"Selkie.. that's a beautiful name for a beautiful creature like you.." I commented and I saw his cheeks blush harder, making me smile.

"W-well, thank you.." he stuttered with a smile.

"You, what's your name?" He asked me childishly, having confidence.

"Kevin.." I simply replied with a smile. He made his way near me before finally looking directly at my eyes, though, shyly.

"You have a b-beautiful name... and.. and you are very handsome." He stuttered and when he realized what he said, his eyes widened and the blush on his face intensified yet again. I chuckled because of his cuteness, making him do the same as well.

"I'm sorry for dragging you here, forcefully.." He said sincerely. His eyes are begging me to forgive him.

"I forgive you, love.." I encouraged which he replied with a smile.

We stayed quiet for a moment before realizing the one question I should ask him as its baffling my mind.

"Why me?" I asked confused. I looked at him and he bowed his head and looked at the grassy sea floor. He then sighed before looking at me in the eyes.

"I don't know.. It's just that, when I saw you, I felt the strong connection between us a-and it still baffles me why it was you, b-but I'm happy it got to be you.." He revealed. "We mer-people feels really strong connection with the one destined for us. That connection will grow even stronger when the right one is near us, so, I guess that explains.." he continued. I replied nothing and just looked at him.

I can't believe I have to spend the rest of my life with this beautiful creature. He is just so... perfect, that I think I don't deserve him.

"So, when is our marriage?" I asked. He beamed while he wagged his tail happily.

"Really, you want to bond with me?" He asked, his eyes sparkling in complete happiness while his tone is very hopeful.

"I should be the one asking you that.." I said and chuckled.

"So, it's a yes then?" He asked and I nodded. He suddenly hugged me. He felt so perfect in my arms.

"T-thank you.." he said on our embrace. He then detached himself to me after a short while and happily looked in my eyes.

We just stared at each for a while, admiring each one's features, memorizing them, and loving them.

This is love.






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Sorry guys, this chapter is too short.

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