STRONG AFFECTION : Chapter 11 – 20
By Naomi Cindy B
CHAPTER 12
? KING’S FESTIVAL (1) ?
Kimora’s heart almost jumped out of her mouth as it started beating fast that instant
“Indirect… Hug?, I can imagine my legs and arms getting pulled out of my body already… Gosh! ‘ she thought, staying still cos Jimin is still holding her
“What am I doing?” Jimin asked himself, slowly letting go of her
She stepped away from him and started avoiding his gaze, she touched her hair, feeling awkward and she started rubbing the ground with her leg
“Aren’t you gonna say anything?” Jimin said and she quickly went on her knees then bowed quickly
“I’m sorry your highness, It wasn’t intentional” she said
” I never told you to say sorry” he said and she looked up
“Huh? ‘
” Rise up” he said and she did slowly
” Thanks for the flower painting” he said and she bowed
“It’s my pleasure to gift you that your highness”
“I view the stars from the garden, I don’t want to be late so they won’t run away” he said and she smiled
” Alright your highness” she said and he left , taking the path that led to the garden
Kimora touched her chest and breath hard
“Phew!, That was shocking, why did the lousy thunder had to strike?, Gosh! ” She remarked , walking to the fence where she climbed the ladder and sat on it, watching the stars alone
“No big Dipper tonight” she smiled, trying to count the uncountable stars in the sky
“No one has ever tried that, it’s always uncountable” she said, relenting eventually
She breathed heavily and her mind went to the burnt kiwi tree again
“What really happened that day?, I don’t seem to understand a thing” she thought
” Then my reflection in the mirror, what’s the meaning of all that?, I’m going crazy I don’t even know the meaning of everything” she thought
She returned to staring at the stars and started singing
**The stars are bright enough to illuminate the world’s darkness**
**Watching it in the solitude of my loneliness is the best thing ever**
**But watching it with my loved one will be the best best thing ever….the stars are beautiful, just like me**
She stopped singing and squinted
“Will I ever get a lover?, I guess no, who’ll love a maid anyways” she pouted
” Child, every human has his or her destined lover, it’s left for you to find him, though he’s just right beside you” that voice said in her ears again and she looked around to see no one
“The same voice that told me to touch the head of the prince, who’s it” she wondered
” I can’t reveal myself to you right now but when the time comes, I will… and be careful, a dark entity is coming soon, don’t give him control over yourself, finish your mission” the voice said and her heart skipped beats
She looked around frantically and lost balance on the fence, she fell off and started going down at a fast pace but fell into the arms of someone instead of falling down
She opened an eye first but when she saw the person, she quickly opened the second eye
“Your highness!” She said shockingly
Jimin was actually coming from the garden with Cory when he saw her falling and his head told him what to do so he never argued before rushing to save her
He placed her down gently and she stood upright
“You …. Saved me again” she said
“Yes I did, I’m expecting another flower drawing” he replied
“I’d gladly draw you as many as you want your highness, thanks for saving me again” she said
“Always be careful on the fence” he said and she bowed as he left
“You’re so clumsy” Cory said when she looked up
” Whatever” she replied
” But you’re special in a way” he said
“What way?” She asked curiously
” Besides princess Suzy, queen Sera and princess Royalty, you’re the only girl he has ever touched, so that makes you kind of… different” he said with a smile and left
“What’s he talking about” Kimora smirked before going back to her room where she met Tania waiting
“Hey, the king’s festival is tommorow and a loud thunder strike just sounded, isn’t that a sign of rain?, Maybe it’ll rain tommorow” Tania said
” Maybe” Kimora sighed, sitting on the bed
“Queen Rachel will be out of her lock-in tommorow”
“Yes” Kimora yawned
” The King’s festival is always fun. I hope the maids will be allowed to attend tommorow” Tania said as Kimora slept on the bed
” Yeah” she said
” Hey you!, Why are you giving me short answers you’re so boring!” Tania said, sleeping beside her
” You have a room” Kimora replied when Tania hugged her on the bed
” But I love you, I want to sleep here tonight please” Tania replied and Kimora pinched her cheeks
“Ok troublemaker, goodnight” she said and closed her eyes
“Gnight Kim-Kim” Tania replied and slept off immediately
Kimora opened her eyes and all her sleepiness flew out through the window
She kept replaying the indirect hug scene and the rescue from the fence scene over and over again in her head, unable to stop thinking about it
“His eyes” she whispered, closing her eyes to picture his eyes in her head
She opened her eyes and smiled.
STRONG AFFECTION : Chapter 11 – 20
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Jimin’s room**
“You seem to be getting closer to her faster than I thought” Cory said, entering with Jimin
” Who?”
” Lady Kimora” Cory replied
“Nothing like that, it’s just normal to save that poor thing” he replied as Cory helped him to take off his robe, leaving him in his inner white garments
“We’ll see about that, but do you realize you’ve never touched any girl besides her?, … Ok you hugged your mum, hugged princess Suzy and princess Royalty, after them, who else?, And they’re all your family” Cory said
” Meaning?”
” She’s the first girl you’ll ever talk freely to, have you forgotten that back then in France you hate associating with girls?, How forgetful…. Goodnight” Cory said and slept on the other bed
There are two beds in the room and it’s because Jimin ordered it to be like that, he insisted they must sleep in same room
*It’s better, at least you’d be able to shut your mouth” Jimin said as Cory started dozing off
He sat on his bed and sighed
“He’s right” he said, thinking about when he saved her twice earlier
” The urge to save her always flow anytime she’s in danger, why?” He asked himself, standing up to pace round the room
“Can’t believe I hugged her though it was indirect” he thought, sitting on the bed again
He remembered her smile and closed his eyes before laying on the bed
“This is the craziest thing I’ve ever encountered, Jimin snap out of it, Jimin Jung wake up” he said to himself and before he knew it, he’s already sleeping
STRONG AFFECTION : Chapter 11 – 20
DREAMLAND**
Jimin Is walking leisurely this time, looking around at the same time, it seems like he’s looking for someone
“She should live around here, I need to thank her for saving me” he said, still looking around for his guardian
“Jimin” the beautiful tiny voice said from behind him and he looked back to see the white angel smiling brightly at him
He returned the smile and walked to her
“Whoa!, You’re so beautiful” he said, staring at her
” Is that why you were looking for me?, To say this?” She asked, still smiling, fondling with her white hair
“Actually I want to give you this” he said, bringing out a necklace
It has a shinny white Jade as the pendant and the lace is made of white beads too, it’s just too attractive
“A necklace?” She said, taking it
“Yes, to thank you for saving me, I made it myself, it took me three nights to finish it so it’ll hurt if you don’t take it” he said
” I’ll take it, I can’t reject any gift from you” she smiled, trying to fix it on her neck but she found it difficult
” I’ll help” he said and took it from her, he went behind her and packed her silky smooth hair to her chest so he’ll have enough space to fix it
While doing that, she noticed a mark on her neck, like a flower tattoo, it’s shinning too
“I love your tattoo” he said after fixing it
“It’s not a tattoo though it looks like one, it’s my birth mark” she replied
” Who exactly are you?’ he asked
“I dunno too , but it’ll be revealed to me soon, I was just told to guard you as your guardian and I’ll gladly do that” she replied, they’re walking the forest together right now
” Oh…ok, I’d love to ride an horse with you right now but too bad I didn’t bring my horse along” he said
“What’s the name of your horse?” She asked
” Yul” he replied
” Yul ” she said and almost immediately, the horse appeared in front of them, his eyes widened
“It’s here!” He said
“Are you riding or not?” She said
“Of course I’ll do that” he replied and climbed the horse, she appeared on the horse behind him and held him, resting her head on his back
“Feels good” Jimin thought
“Go” she said and he jerked the horse forward
It moved, racing down the forest and as it raced, everywhere turned more beautiful
“Guardian, thanks for riding with me” he said but got no answer
He looked back, she’s sleeping already and her long lashes are hugging each other prettily and her long white hair is flowing with the air, he can’t help but drool on her
“Why do you have to be so beautiful?” He said to himself
“Stop staring and just go” she said, surprising him
” You’re not sleeping?”.
” A guardian never sleeps” she replied, still closing her eyes
The horse started galloping down the slope till it reached the edge of a cliff
“No!!, Yul stop!, Stop!!” He screamed but it didn’t stop, the horse jumped over the cliff and instead of going down, it started flying in the air
“Whoa!, Guardian you’re awesome” he said
“I know right?’ she replied behind him, holding him tighter..
END OF DREAM**
STRONG AFFECTION : Chapter 11 – 20
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