Romance With The Devil Prince
"How's the the Crown Prince?" Father asked as he looked at me. "I was not expecting that this hunting event would lead to this. Not only Minnagara but Lothal also affected at the same time. Who could have imagined that a happy day would end up staining with blood" he sighed.
I really felt bad for him. He was so happy about the hunting yet it was ruined even before he could enjoy it. I don't know how coincidental the situation is but I guess it pre-planned. But I couldn't say it to father. My and his thinking would be different as we have different positions to view this matter.
"Father you don't have to pressure yourself with this matter. Things might have gone wrong but at the end, it was solved. Both princes are fine and doing good. Their wound was also healing properly" I tried to console him.
"Are you sure about that elder sister?" I heard Soma's voice. She walked towards us with smile. "Even if I want to I couldn't agree with your opinion elder sister"
I frowned. What's with her now. The smile on her face was showing something else but I couldn't predict what she was trying to say.
"What do you mean Soma?" I asked her directly.
Soma didn't answer me yet looked towards father "father I couldn't agree with elder sister's word. Since that way, I could only see her checking on Prince Manik's would. But it was not only him who got injured. While giving priority to Prince Manik, his highness Prince Harish was left alone. Wouldn't get think that we are biased?" She sighed "besides elder sister knows Prince Harish earlier than Prince Manik. And now it seems.." she stopped and didn't continue.
My eyes darkened as I heard her. Her words presented like I have some secret affair with Prince Manik and now cheating on Prince Harish. Soma really took after her mother's temperament. She know how to kill others with doubts.
Father frowned at her. His face clearly showing the dissatisfaction and I could see it clearly. "Why are you blaming your sister?" He asked. "it's not only her who is here, since she is taking care of the Prince Manik, then you could have helped her to ease the burden of lead. I was the one who ordered her to look after Prince Manik because his wound were severe than Prince Harish. Soma instead of ridiculing your elder sister you could have taken charge to look after Prince Harish. Whether it's your elder sister or you, both are related to Sagala and this way, Prince Harish would feel he was neglected by any means"
Soma gasped surely not expecting this retort. She came to ridicule me here yet she had to face the loss at the end. She fried out in tears "father, I aas just saying this thinking about elder sister's reputation. If others knew she has been taking care of Prince Manik all alone then wouldn't it be great shame on her? Besides Prince Harish is different, he was like a friend to elder sister so other wouldn't gossip more about it. I just don't want elder sister to get her reputation to be ruined" she pushed her words towards the justification.
Father sighed before shaking his head "you should have known that your sister couldn't help two man at the same time. Since you are free, go and check on Prince Harish. I will come later to ask about his condition" he looked at her, "I am not biasing anyone but I want everyone to work on their parts and help each other. Do you understand?"
Some looked at him and swallowed hard. I could see her unpleasant expression. But didn't reply more and slightly nodded "since this is what you want father, I will do as you say. I will go and check on Prince Harish now" she said and turned around. But doing so I didn't miss the glare she threw at me before exiting the tent.
"Don't take her words in heart. She is just .." father stopped and didn't continue.
I shook my head, "I understand father, you don't have to worry. To be honest Soma does has a point here. Afterall both princes are the guests and we couldn't neglect anyone if them" I don't want to do anything with Prince Harish. There was a time, I wanted to help him but now, whatever we had, it's already ruined. It wa him who ruined it. But the current situation was not something to ponder over the past. So thinking about it I made up my mind "later I will go and check on him"
Father nodded, "alright. Don't let Soma ridicule you again. She is your sister at the end"
"Yes, I understand" I replied. This was the fact I couldn't ignore even if I wanted to. Whether I want it or not Soma is related to me. The Queen is my mother in name. So no matter how much discord we have in private, I couldn't disrespect her at all. I sighed inwardly and left father's tent.
"Princess, you are finally out" Hanna was there waiting for me outside.
"What happened?" I asked.
"His highness Prince Manik is asking for you. Few moments ago, the imperial doctor went to check on him" "I will go and check" I nodded and walked towards the other tent. I don't know how long I could survive in this place. When I walked inside the tent, I saw the imperial doctor already changed the gauze and applied medicine again.
"Imperial doctor, what do you think about the wound?" I asked stepping closer to them.
"Your highness, the wound is healing. And I guess after two more days, his highness don't need to wear gauze anymore. I will prescribe few more medicines for him to heal completely" the doctor replied while picking up his medicine box.
"It's good news then" I nodded.
"I will take my leave" he said and left the tent.
"Where have you been? I couldn't see you since I woke up" I heard the cold tone which made me sigh.
"I was called by father to talk to about something. Your highness you are not a kid, why are you so moody?" I frowned.
"It's because I am hungry"
"Huh? You haven't had breakfast yet?" I was surprised. It was already over the first meal time yet he is still staying empty stomach? "I will call the maids to prepare the meal. Since you are taking medicine, you can't stag without eating" I was about to call a maid when he stopped me.
"I don't want to eat their food. I want something different" he said.
"Something different?" I frowned. This man is too picky. What happened to him. "Your highness, I couldn't understand your point"
"I said ai don't want to have the same taste everyday. I want to change it" he raised his hand and gestured me to go near him "come here, I will tell you what I want to eat"
I walked towards him still frowning. "What kind of food you want to eat?" I stood infront of him as I asked.
He didn't reply but reached out grabbing my hand and pulled me to him. The action was so fast that I fell on his lap without having the chance to dodge. He caged me in his arms and revealed a satisfied smile on his face. His charming face bloomed again adding light to his handsomeness.
"I want to eat something made by you. I am tired of having the same meal and taste"
I stared at him. He is asking me to cook for him? Humph. Does he think I will go running to the kitchen to cook just because he asked me to? Damn man, he wanted to use me taking advantage of his current state.
Instead of showing anger I smiled "your highness you shouldn't desire which is bad for your health"
"Oh, why would you say that?" I raised an eyebrow looking at me.
"Cooking is not my part your highness. If you insist me doing so I would go and cook for you, but I couldn't guarantee if it would suit your taste. Afterall I am not good at it and I fear I would end up damaging your sense of taste. I couldn't bear such responsibility so I dare not accept your request"
He looked at me intensely. I thought after hearing the explanation, he would let go of the matter. But to my surprise he smiled down at me.
"I don't mind trying it" his answer shocked me, "Tasting a whole new level would be another experience. I always craved for challenges and new experience. Since you are offering one I couldn't decline it"
Was he nad? I couldn't fathom that. Did he even heard what I just told him? He was still insisting on making me cook for him?
"Since that's what you want, I couldn't deny anymore. But your highness, you will be responsible for your own decision"
"Don't worry, I will take care of that. Even if I could feel any taste after that I wouldn't mind trying one"
I couldn't believe this man really said such thing. But somehow those words had touched the soft corner of my heart and grabbed hold of it. What this man is doing to me? How can I stick to my protest of he keeps doing this. He let go of me and I stood up again.
"Remember, I won't eat untill you are here. So remember my words" he said with a hint of warming.
"As you wish your highness" I nodded and walked out of the tent. This man is simply impossible. I don't know for how long I could hold myself back. I thought after Prince Harish, I would never let myself fall again and has guarded my heart strongly. But with his sudden appearance, it's weakening my wall around my heart with each steps.
"Princess where do you want to?" Hanna asked me.
"Prepare few things in the kitchen. I will cook a dish today. I need you gather..." I whispered in her ear. "go, get ready everything. I will come after sometime" she nodded and left towards the way where the small house of kitchen was set up. Before making food I decided to visit Prince Harish first.
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"How are you feeling your highness?" I asked as I stepped inside the tent. Prince Harish was sitting with a book in his hand. He looked up at me.
"You finally have the time to check on me?" His darkened.
"I was busy with other work your highness"
"Why don't you say, you were busy tending the needs of Prince Manik?" His tone was filled with anger. I frowned at his words. What happened to him now? He seemed to be angry. But why?
"Your highness, please don't mix your words with something which is not appropriate. I had to look after Prince Manik because father ordered me and he was also the guest of Sagala. I had to repay the hospitality that Minnagara showed when we visited. With your words, if others don't know the matter well would think that there are some private connection between me and Prince Manik" I said with a cold tone.
Even if there's something between us, who was he to question it? When I chased after him, he neglected me and pushed me away before getting engaged to another woman. He didn't even cared what would I feel after everything I had done for him. He was too arrogant and prideful to see things and thoughts I would be happy and appreciate his gesture? Does he think I would wait for him till my hair turned gray?
"You shouldn't meet him frequently even if you are taking care of him. Afterall he is a man and you are woman. If others see you getting closer to him without any formal relationship, they wouldn't give a second thought before giving it a name" he said like a warning.
I smiled "your highness, I am aware of the situation I am in. I can handle it myself and there's no need for you to buden it in your shoulder. I know what I am doing. Afterall I am not the past self who would believe whatever shown in the surface and would not give a second thought on the matter. I have already learnt enough from the past and wouldn't repeat the same mistake"
He stared at me with cold eyes before sighing, "I know it was my fault that I got engaged fast and ignored you that night. But I have explained it to you that I had to do that, for Lothal and for the people live under it. I had the royal responsibility and -"
"Your highness, please refrain yourself from the further explanation. I have no desire to hear it. Besides whatever happened has already happened and it's not changeable anymore. It's better if we don't discuss it anymore. You should care about Princess Shaila more, since she has a bad side where she couldn't control herself and even kill others without any reason"
His expression changed instantly "it was a mistake, she was instigated by others and had done such thing. Why can't you just forgive her?"
I chuckled, "your highness don't you think it's quite funny? Your fiancee's mistake almost killed me. It was my fortune that I walked back from death bed. I don't know about mine, but dear if in the future such things happens again, I don't know what would other say about her. The Queen who kills her own people because she was instigated or a fool who couldn't determine what's right and wrong?"
"You don't have to over-react on this matter" he gritted his teeth.
I smiled at his words "it's not a over-reaction your highness. It's a concern I have for you and the future of Lothal. Since you are fine and have such energy to confront me, I guess you are fine. I will leave now" I turned around to leave.
"Wait, do you blame for neglecting you?" He asked. Don't get think his question is absurd?
I turned my head to look at him. With a smile I replied, "no, I don't blame you because I understand the reality clearly" I said and left the room without a second glance.
I understood it well. Because it's not the betrayal that hurt me, it was the expectations I placed on him. I was the one to be blamed for not understanding my own value and chasing a rotten meat like him.
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I do wanted to give the early updates or maje it regular but I couldn't write everyday since my works are loading too much. But I am trying to write 3 chapters per week. Sorry for the delay.
Back to the story, what do you think will Nandini cook a good meal for the Prince or he have to face a little retribution? 😄
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