?The 12th
Dîsciplê??
(His Royal Majesty)
Episode 31
By: Faith Lucky
Danica’s Pov:
I returned home from school, but didn’t meet grandma there. She was obviously still at work.
I went upstairs to my room, bathed and fixed my bracelet. Thank goodness, it was still at good as new.
When I was done, I went to the kitchen to make something to eat. Thank goodness we now had some foodstuffs at home due to the money I’d gotten from the royal banquet. And talking about the banquet…
What happened to the King, huh? We didn’t hear anything regarding his sudden collapse. Well, I guess he’s fine. Else, the royal family wouldn’t be coming to school.
I made some noodles and eggs and when I was done eating, I went over to see Nana.
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Next morning
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I brushed my hair in front of the mirror, parked it into two and left the room with my bag afterwards.
I climbed down the old stairs to the sitting room and met grandma dusting some things.
“Oh! You’re done?” She said, as soon as she saw me.
“Yes, granny. How do I look?” I beamed and twirled around.
“How else would you look in a uniform, Danica?” She chuckled.
“Anyway, you look beautiful”.
I flushed and adjusted my bag on my shoulder. I was about saying something when she did.
“Your mother will be out of jail by tomorrow” she said with a smile.
“She’ll be home”.
I twitched my lips to the side and stared down at my nails.
“I’m…I’m glad to hear that. Um….I’ll be on my way now, granny, so I don’t get late” I walked up to her and kssed her cheek.
“Okay, dear. Take care of yourself. Bye”.
“Bye, granny”. And I left the house.
As I walked to the road, I couldn’t help but think about mother. I really did love her. I mean, who wouldn’t love her mother? But the problem is…she doesn’t like me. Its always like my presence irritates her or something.
My countenance changed. Perhaps, when she’s out of jail, she might treat me differently. Perhaps.
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Bitna’s Pov:
I picked my food as i ate with mum at the dining. She kept making numerous calls and probably didn’t notice the brood look I had on.
Danica.
How was she able to pass a question I failed? How possible??
I hit my fork slightly on my plate, feeling so angry. I’d not been myself since the previous day.
After the class, I’d overheard few of the students talking about it, calling her my competitor. Never! That’s never gonna happen. Was she there to humiliate me or what??
I tightned my grip around my fork and was about losing it. Before she humiliate me, I’d make sure I get her out of that school.
“Bitna!” Mum’s voice broke into my thoughts and I turned to see her looking at me.
“Darling, are you okay? You seem to be in thoughts’ she placed her hand on mine and I sighed and looked down at my food.
“I’m fine, mum. I’m just….” I exhaled and added “it’s nothing”.
“See you sure? You haven’t even touched your meal” she cooed and thinking for a while, I pushed my plate away.
“I’m not hungry. I’ll just…eat at the cafe later” I said as I stood up with my bag.
“Bye mum”.
“Hold on. I’ll drop you off at school” she marveled me.
Really?
I just stood, staring at her as she arranged her stuffs into her bag and stood up as well.
“Let’s go” she added and we left together.
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Danica’s Pov:
I boarded a cab and after the usual long ride, I was in school. I walked pass the gate and headed straight to class and….it seems I was a little early because the class wasn’t really filled up. Even my seat mate wasn’t there.
I opened my bag and was about bringing out a book when someone showed up – the lady from yesterday.
“Hey”, she smiled as she sat on the empty locker in front of me, facing me.
What’s her name again? Yeah…Jee!!
“Hi” I tucked the little hanging part of my hair behind my ear.
“How’re you doing, huh?” She asked.
“Um…I’m fine and you?”
“I’m cool”.
A brief silence stepped in.
“Why was the prince looking for you yesterday?” She asked in a whisper, leaning forward.
Oh that….I seriously didn’t want to remember.
“I…don’t know. And don’t want to know” I shrugged and lowered my gaze.
“Oh girl. Its obvious he’s been attracted to you. Prince Eric is a jerk”, she smirked and I looked at her, wondering if she’s had an encounter with him.
“Well…” She looked at her phone.
“You know, you’re pretty, and attractive. But I’d advise you to stay far away from him as possible. That guy can do the impossible. And for the fact that you rejected him yesterday….” She clicked her tongue.
“You just need to be careful, bae”.
I arched my brows at her. What’s that supposed to mean?
Just then, her phone started ringing.
“Excuse me” she smiled and left.
For a while, I reminisced on what she said. But why exactly would the prince be calling for me, huh?
Oh God! I really hope that’d be the last time he ever calls for me. I just hope it was a mistake or something. Please, I really didn’t want to get into trouble with any member of the royal family.
I brought a book out of my bag and decided to keep myself busy with it. I read for a very long time and only stopped when I noticed the teacher walk in. It was the chemistry teacher.
I looked around and discovered the class was filled up already. My eyes spotted Bitna.
Oh! But my seat mate was still absent. Huh? Could it be possible she wouldn’t be coming to school today?
“Good morning, students” Mrs Hayoon greeted as soon as the students were seated down.
She was standing in front of the class, her big books on the table.
“Good morning, Mrs Hayoon” the students chorused.
“Yeah..hope y’all had a pleasant night?’
“Probably”
“Yea…”
“Kind of…”
The students mumbled.
Hmph.
She adjusted her medicated glasses and looked down at her books.
“So”, she lifted her head again.
“As you all know, I’d be pairing y’all for the upcoming test.
“Like I’ve earlier explained, you’ll all be paired with someone, meet up with your partner and study together. It’ll go on for 3 days and….” She suddenly stopped talking, but I couldn’t tell why immediately.
Her eyes were fixed at the door and when I heard the students mumbling, I knew something was up.
“Prince Nathan…!” I heard the name amongst some of the mumblings and my heart skipped.
Wait….what??
Prince who??
I turned swiftly to have a look and was stunned to see the prince walking in.
Oh my! He was really in school! He came!
He had headphones connected in his ears and walked in so casually, not minding the commotion he was causing. He took an empty seat at the back.
“Prince Nathan” Mrs Hayoon called and adjusted her glasses.
“Isn’t this a miracle? You’re in school today”.
He rolled his eyes and unplugged his headphones and..g©sh! He looked so handsome when he did that.
“Yeah”,he shrugged, so carefree.
The students were still stealing glances at him, and side talking as well.
Well, who wouldn’t admire such beauty? Everything about him screamed royalty and wealthy. Sometimes, I wonder if he has a girlfriend. She must be lucky. I couldn’t believe he was actually in the same class with me.
The chemistry stared at him for a while, and I wondered what she could possibly have in mind.
“Anyway,” she stared down at her book.
“I guess we should go on.
“Like I was saying, the practicals with your partners would go on for 3 days and on the fourth day, each group is expected to submit their results.
“So…I’d go straight to the names right away”.
She opened one of the books on the table and stared into it.
“Soo-min will be paired with Hana” she bagan, her eyes not leaving the book.
Oh! That was a girl and girl.
Slight mumblings went on as the two girls exchanged glances at each other.
“Kim will be paired with Chin-su
“Moon will be paired with Noah…”
And the calling of names went on and on for a long time until she was obviously done because she closed the book.
But….she didn’t call my name.
“Prince Nathan” she adjusted her glasses again and placed her hands at akimbo.
“I had no idea you’d be coming to school today and since you’ve been absent for such a long time, I decided to skip your name. But….since you’re in school already, I’ll just pair you up with someone”.
“You don’t have to worry about that, Mrs Hayoon. I don’t need a partner” Prince Nathan said grumpily, but the teacher didn’t seem to pay attention to him as she scoured her eyes round the room.
“Was any of you not paired here?” She asked, but nobody said a word.
Then suddenly, her eyes ran into me
“Miss Danica!” She called, like she was just seeing me for the first time.
“I didn’t call your name, did I?” She asked and I shook my head, nervously.
Oh God! I hope it isn’t what I’m thinking.
“Oh, dear. Forgive me. You know, since you’re a new student, I completely forgot to add you to the list.
“Well, in that case, I guess you’ll be paired with Prince Nathan”, she said, and the whole class gasped.
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