Chapter 30 : The Prince

| The Prince | "LINUS, did you enjoy living in a province?" asked Reina as she went inside Linus' car. We are heading back to school. Classes resumed tomorrow. Linus started the engine and said, "Of course, I did enjoy it." then he looked and smiled at me. "Yay! I hope you have already overcome the second stage of your relationship." I looked at Reina and glare at her. "What?" she said to me as she shrugged her shoulders. "Can you just shut up if you're just going to ask inappropriate things?" Linus chuckled which makes me turn in his direction. I raised my left brow and crossed my arms. He hemmed. "Seatbelt please…" he said. "You know what Becca, don't act innocent okay? I know you already kissed." Oh my God, if I'm drinking or eating something, I may have choked into death. Can't she just filter her mouth? She's embarrassing me. I'm not innocent. Yes. We kissed. But does she need to remind us about it? Because I feel the awkwardness right now. "You better shut up, Rey. Don't make me get mad at you," I warned. "Hey, babe. Take it easy. It's not a big deal. It's the truth, anyway," said Linus as he drives the car along the muddy road. "Even you?" I asked. "Relax. Just take a nap. I'll wake you up once we're there," he said and hold my hands. He really knew how to calm me down. I heaved a deep sigh. "Okay," I replied. And Reina burst into laughter. "BY seeing the beautiful view of a beautiful couple, I certainly missed my boyfriend. Geez, we just had sex last night—" "For goodness' sake, Reina!" I screamed. "Can you just shut up?" does she need to tell us about what they just did? Oh, my goodness, my innocent ears. I let go of Linus' hands. "I will just take a nap," I said and closed my eyes. Damn you, Reina. Just wait until we get there. I'm going to pinch you really hard. A few minutes later, I can't still get asleep. My eyes are starting to get irritated. I don't want to open my eyes because Linus will surely talk to me even if Reina was asleep at the back. I know she's asleep because of her famous snore. Damn that girl. She's doing whatever she wants. And I feel embarrassed with her actions. "You can't sleep?" How? I open my eyes and sat properly. "How did—" "It's easy to know when the person was sleeping or not," he said but his eyes remained on the road. "Hmmm… I can't sleep." "Is it about what your friends say?" Damn! I was trying to forget about it but he's bringing it back? How insensitive people are, nowadays? "What's your plan when we get there? Are you still going to work part-time at the café? Knowing that you're rich, how come that you ended up working there?" "Just because you were there," he said that make me blush. I hemmed to clear my throat. "I will not be working for a week." "Why?" "I have a fight on Friday. Do you want to come?" "Of course, I love too. Hmmm… would you mind if I ask you, why did you choose underground fighting?" "I love martial arts. Ever since I was born, his royal—I mean my dad began to train me." Did he just say royal? I shook my head. don't be a paranoid self. "Self-defense?" "Yes," he replied and smiled at me. "How is it like when you're watching me fight?" he asked. I blew on the air and just looked in front. "Nervous. But I'm believing in you that you can do it. Win or lose, at least you did your best. But it's a dangerous game. you don't know what will happen to you. You may break your ankle or any part of your body." "The match on Friday will be my last fight this season." "Why?" He laughed. "Why? Don't you like it? so, that we can spend more time together?" Surely, I do have a burning cheek. "Of course, I want to." And I sounded like an idiot. Damn, I look like a three-year-old kid who got a new toy from my mommy. "Do you believe in fate?" he asked all of a sudden. "I don't know. Maybe yes. Maybe no." "Why is that?" "I hate it when they say that when you were inside the womb of your mother, your fate has already been established. For example, I was fated to fall in love with a rich guy or I'm fated to die after birth. Yes, my fate has already been drawn but I'm the only one who can change it. Why do you suddenly ask about it?" "Do you believe in unexpected fate?" My forehead wrinkled as I face him. he glanced at me before turning her gaze on the road. "What do you mean by unexpected fate?" "Do you trust me, Becca?" My eyes widened as my heart pounded fast. "What are you saying? Of course, I trust you because I love you." "Great. That's all I need to win the fight." "What's happening to you?" I asked, confusedly. "You're acting weird." I looked in front and I can already see the arched of the Chanter University. We're almost there. The sun was just peeking on the horizon as it now began to set. The orange-silvery clouds give a beautiful view as it reflects on the surrounding. The wide road is now filled with different cars as it enters the school, one by one. "No matter what happens. Remember that I always love you." My thoughts of describing the beautiful scenery outside the car window began to fade. And my heart began to pound fast as if I was in a race. "What is your pro—" He held my left hand and kissed the back of it. "I love you, Becca. And I always will." "We're already here!" the echoing voice of Reina field the serious ambiance of the atmosphere. I let go of Linus' hand. "Let's grab some snack on the café, guys," Reina said but no one responded. My gaze remained in front as different thoughts began to evade my mind. I don't know why but I suddenly got nervous. "Wow, is there a parade? What's with the black cars and tuxedo men?" Reina blurted when we reached the dorm. Yeah, what's with the black cars which almost occupy the street? Linus' car stopped in front of the dorm. Reina got out first with her bag. I unbuckle my seatbelt and look at Linus. His gaze is still in front. Is he planning to stay inside his car and will not going to open the door for me? am I expecting too much for this relationship? "I'll get going. Text me when you arrive at your suite," I just said as I can't wait for him to move. His stiffness makes my heartthrob in pain. I heaved a deep sigh as I open the door. Relax self, maybe he just has a problem that he's not ready to tell you yet. Be understanding. I try to calm myself. Once I got out of his car, I never looked back and walked straight to the dorm. I heaved a deep sigh. He really has a mysterious personality. I don't get him. If he has problems, he can tell me. I'm his girlfriend. I'm willing to hear it and comfort him. It's pathetic that I trust him but it seems like he can't trust me. When we get inside our room, we just unpacked our things then went down to have some snacks. But right after we crossed the street, Nena approached us. She's panting and it seems like she was in a long run. "Hi," she said to us. "What happened to you?" asked Reina. "O to the M to the G. You will not believe this. and I can't believe it," she said. "What do you mean and what is it?" I asked. "The Prince of Denmark is really here. The rumor was true," Nena said as she reaches her breath. "What?! Where is he?" Reina being a fan of that Prince asked Nena exasperatingly. She even shook Nena's shoulder. "And do you know why there are so many black cars and those tuxedo men out there?" Reina asked as he pointed in the direction of those men in a black suit. "All of them are the Royal Servants of Denmark, the bodyguards of the prince. And you will be shocked if I tell you who's the prin—" Reina slap Nena's shoulder and the latter reacted and almost hit Reina too if I didn't grab Reina and pull her away. "Just tell us who the prince was. And even I am curious about that damn prince. "It's Linus. The famous underground fighter."