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CHAPTER 5
Cal’s room*
” Seems he came home more sensible” Cal said, drinking from his bottle of wine directly
“More brave too” Darrin replied bin front of him
“But he can’t be completely ok, you know what I mean” Cal replied
” His narcolepsy?, It seems like it’s gone, maybe some doctor treated it in France” Darrin replied
” It’s not as easy as you think, follow him around secretly and watch his steps, tell me every move he makes, I need to know if he’s still narcoleptic though that’s not his only weakness, his allergy to rainwater is another” Cal said
” What happens to him when he comes in contact with rainwater your highness?” Darrin asked
” Don’t pry if you don’t want your head to roll at my feet, follow him secretly like I said and report every move he makes to me” Cal replied and Darrin bowed
” Yes your highness” he said and left the room
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Miryang forest**
” What leaf is this?” Tania asked, plucking a leaf from its tree
” That’s bawang leaf, where’s the tree let’s pluck more” Kimora replied and Tania pointed at it
Kimora started plucking as many as she wants
“What’s it used for?” Tania asked
“It can cure toothache and hypertension” Kimora replied, plucking another leaf
” What’s the name of that and what’s its uses?” Tania asked
Hierba, used to cure headache and stomachache” Kimora replied
” I have a lot to learn from you, you know so much about herbal leaves, who taught you?” Tania asked
” No one, I just grew up with the knowledge” she replied and Tania laughed
“Is that even possible?, Even a painter will have a master, wait!…who taught you how to paint drawings too?” Tania asked
” No one, I grew up with the knowledge too, Ginelle also wonders why I know so much without learning” Kimora replied
” She should be, you’re awesome…by the way, I heard prince Jimin is narcoleptic, what’s narcolepsy?” Tania replied
” Narcolepsy?, It’s an illness which makes you sleep anywhere, anytime abnormally, people with narcolepsy can even fall asleep in the market place, they have no control over their sleep, it’s bad” Kimora said and Tania’s eyes widened when she saw a snake just beneath kimora’s leg
“Don’t step on it!, A snake!, You’re about to step on a black snake!” She screamed but Kimora has already stepped on it
Tania eyes is still widening as she watched Kimora raising her leg from the snake
“The foolish snake bit me” Kimora said, her ankle is bleeding slightly as a result of the snake bite already and immediately the bIood dripped on the snake, it got burnt till it became ashes right in front of their eyes
Tania screamed loudly
“What?, It’s normal” Kimora said, walking away with the wounded leg
“Did you just say normal?, Kimora the snake just got burnt when your blood touched it, and besides, you don’t feel pains?” Tania said
“I need to deliver a painting to the smith down the market, I’ll get to see Ginelle too” Kimora replied, avoiding her question
” I’ll go back to the palace, see you later” Tania replied and Kimora smiled before parting ways with her.
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Miryang palace, Jimin’s garden**
” It’s beautiful here isn’t it?” Jimin said, entering with Cory
” The best sight ever” Cory replied, inhaling the sweet smelling scent of the beautiful flowers
“Inhaling the scent means a lot, I’m always happy while doing that, I’m in love with flowers” Jimin said , closing his eyes and allowing himself to get drowned in the beauty
“Oppa!” Royalty’s said, just coming in
“Royal love!” Jimin exclaimed, opening his eyes as she flew into his arms
“Where have you been since I arrived” he replied, breaking it
” I wanted to avoid Suzy’s trouble, she told me to stay away from her brother” Royalty replied sadly
Jimin smiled and touched her shoulders
“I’m here now, talk to me anytime, we’re still the best buddies right?, You’ve grown so beautiful” Jimin replied
” You’re too handsome right now, I won’t think twice if I was told to marry you” Royalty replied and Jimin laughed
” I missed you” he said
“Me too” she replied and they hugged again
Cory coughed and Jimin faced him
“Here’s Cory, my personal guard, more like a friend” Jimin introduced and Royalty’s eyes became bigger immediately she saw him
He’s breathtaking!
“Oh….nice to meet you” she smiled awkwardly
“Same here your highness” Cory bowed
” We’re going into the town right now, I’ll see you at night” Jimin said and Royalty smiled as they left
” Cory?, Cory… yeah, the name is Cory” she said to herself.
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Town of Miryang**
“I love this painting” Smith said, admiring the painting Kimora came to deliver
“I’m glad you love it” she smiled
“You drew me just like I am” he said, still admiring it
” My… money” Kimora said
” Come back for it tomorrow” the Smith replied
” No…we agreed that once I’m done with it and give it to you, I’ll collect my money” she replied
” And I said I don’t have the money today!” He yelled, pushing her away, hurting her wrist
” Ouch!, Then give me the painting, I’ll come with it tomorrow and take the money before giving it to you” she said, standing up
” And now you crossed the line, no money for you, leave!” The Smith replied and entered the shop
” What do I do?” Kimora said to herself
“Isn’t that Kimora?” A voice said behind and she looked back to see Ginelle, Ginelle is her elder sis whose work is unknown
“Ginelle, I was still thinking of coming to see you” she said gladly
” What are you doing in front of this filthy man’s shop?” Ginelle asked
“I painted his drawing for him but he refused to pay” Kimora replied
” What! That thief” Ginelle said, grabbing a broomstick
*No Ginelle, don’t cause trouble” Kimora said
” He’ll only come back to his senses if I teach him something unforgettable” Ginelle replied and opened the shop with her leg
” You wench!, What are you doing here!” Smith said
“I’m here to teach you good manners you idi.ot” Ginelle replied and hit him countless times with the broomstick while he kept shouting till he was able to run out of the shop
Ginelle ran after him with the broomstick while Kimora ran behind..
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Jimin walked the town in sadness with Cory, Cory suggested they take a palanquin but he declined, saying he wants to trek though they both used mask which covered half of their face so no one knows he’s the prince right now
“People are suffering” he muttered, looking at the poor people around, some are sitting beside the narrow roads, begging for alms
Jimin closed his eyes and stopped
“Why is father not doing anything?, Mother said it has been a month since rain fell, the drought is affecting everyone” Jimin said
” Jimin we need to go back right away, it’s not right to trek like this” Cory said
” Are you afraid that my narcolepsy might come again?” Jimin said and Cory is about to reply when a man ran past them and a lady grabbed him from behind, she made him fall and started beating him with a broomstick
“I’ll give her the money!, I’ll give her the money stop!” The man kept screaming and a large crowd formed around
“Thief!, How dare you try to cheat my sister you ugly mor.on!” Ginelle screamed, still beating him
“What!” Jimin said shockingly
The crowd are laughing at the scene
“Ginelle it’s ok” Kimora said, running into the circle, breathing heavily as a result of the running, she’s standing beside Jimin
Jimin looked at her and blinked. “The maid” he said inwardly
“I’ll give the money” the Smith said, red marks from the broom is all-over his body
He dipped his hand into his pocket and brought out a pack which he threw at Kimora
Kimora caught it to her chest and checked the coins
“Complete” she said
Ginelle pulled the man up by his robe
“Next time you try to swindle, try it on another person” Ginelle said and released him, he ran off
“Gomawo eonni (thanks sis)” Kimora smiled and Jimin looked at her again
Jimin immediately started feeling drowsy and his lashes started hugging each other
Everything started becoming blurry and he lost control
Sleep took over his system and he fell directly on Kimora who’s beside him
Everyone gasped as they both went down with Jimin on top of her
“Your highness!” Cory exclaimed.
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