STRONG AFFECTION : Chapter 21 – 30
By Naomi Cindy B
CHAPTER 24
The hug got longer and longer, Jimin kept smiling charmingly while Kimora kept her face on his chest still
She broke it after a while and looked up at his smiling face
“Don’t ignore me anymore… please” she said pleadingly
Jimin pulled her cheeks gently. ” I promise, I was only…. concerned, honestly seeing you in that position with him annoyed me, it made different thoughts pop up in my head and I’ve been restless since then” he said
*I’m sorry once again” she said
“Don’t say sorry anymore, I should be saying that for ignoring my guardian” he smiled
A big smile formed on her lips and she stood on her toes then pecked his right and left cheek, their hearts palpitating like ¢razy
Jimin blushed heavily and she laughed. “Let’s find a spot to watch the stars from” she said and he took her hand
” Follow me” he said
” Yes your highness” she replied
” Shhhh… Jimin when we’re together” he said and she nodded
He pulled her along in the garden till they got to a river,her eyes widened
“I never knew there’s a river in this garden” she said surprisingly
” Not everyone knows too, all they know is that it’s a flower garden” he replied
The river has the reflection of the stars on it and that made it shine even when it’s night, it’s beautiful!
Jimin sat and she sat beside him, their bodies touching
“It’s beautiful here, I can’t believe I’m allergic to beautiful flowers, I wonder what my sin is” she said, staring at the water
” What happens when you inhale the scent?” He asked
“I bIeed much bIood till I lose consciousness” she replied
He took her left hand and squeezed it lightly
” But I’m here now” he said
“Yes, thankfully our allergies are paused when we’re with each other, I’m glad I can sit in this flower garden with you and watch the stars with you Jimin” she replied
” Me too, you know…. since I was young, I’ve always loved the rain but mother always warns me against going inside it, she’ll always say it’s dangerous, as a stubborn kid, I decided to enter the rain secretly one day” Jimin said
” The….what happened?” Kimora asked
” I did… but the outcome was sad, I got burnt badly from the rain, even my face got affected, thanks to royal shaman Gaeul, she helped a lot and the scars dissappeared, that still remained the scariest day I’ve ever witnessed, since then I’ve been staying away from rain though there are unfortunate events in which drops of rain will mistakenly touch me, I always pass through agony anytime it happens, but you came… and with you I can stay in the rain without getting affected, I cherish and adore you so much Kimora” he said, staring at her, still holding her hand
“I’m glad I got to guard you” she smiled
“I’m glad you’re my guardian” he replied
” Did you love flowers since you were a kid?” She asked
” Yes, and I love playing with flowers a lot, when late grandpa noticed, he built this flower garden for me, I still miss grandpa till now” he replied
She scooted closer to him and placed her head on his shoulder, he smiled, touching her hair fondly
“The big Dipper!” She said, pointing at it
“Yes, it’s beautiful isn’t it?” He replied
“The stars have always been beautiful” she replied
” Like you” he replied and Kimora faced him
“You’re beautiful… kitten” he replied and she blushed like crazy, she can feel her cheeks heating up
“A lot of people told me that already but…. hearing it from you feels different, and what’s kitten?” She replied
” Kimora sounds like kitten, take it as a pet name” he replied
” I love it” she smiled
” I’m glad you do” he replied, replacing her head on his shoulders
The cool night breeze is blowing slowly and they both feel at peace right now, not thinking of anything else…
Cory stepped back after he finished watching the scene
“A beautiful scene to behold” he thought as he came out of the garden
“But why do I feel like their lovestory will have many obstacles, no king will allow his prince to marry a maid, it has never happened…..what do we do” he thought..
” Cory” Cal’s voice called in front of him, he looked up to see Cal and Darrin
Darrin’s hand is still bandaged cos of his finger that was cut
“Your highness” Cory bowed
Cal came closer and touched his shoulder, looking at him in the eye
“Work for me” he said
“I don’t understand what you mean your highness” he replied
Cal laughed loudly. “I know you fully understand, and I’m aware of the fact that you’re the stubborn type, don’t make me use the sword to force you, right now I’m offering a lot of fortunes, if I employ force, you’ll get nothing in return” Cal said
” I’m sorry your highness, I’ve sworn my loyalty to prince Jimin and no one can make me go against him” Cory said
Cal drew his $word as usual and placed it on Cory’s ne¢k, Darrin smiled satisfactorily
“I can kill you here right now, no one will ask me questions” he said
” Even if you kill me hundred times, if I come back hundred times, I’ll still serve prince Jimin” Cory replied defiantly
” Shut up!, And what’s so special and Jimin!, What’s so important about him!” Cal yelled angrily, the $word has slightly cut Cory’s ne¢k and bIood is dripping down slowly already
“Cal Jung, the fact that you’re brainless and I’m brilliant, isn’t that enough?” Jimin said, coming out of the garden
He got to them and stood between Cal and Cory
“Take the sword off his neck, now” he said seriously
Cal slowly took the sword off Cory’s neck and Immediately tried to wound Jimin with it but Jimin quickly bent down, the sword cut through space instead
Jimin smiled shortly before standing up
“Your highness go, I’ll see to this” Cory said
” No Cory, I need to settle this myself” Jimin replied and took the sword from Cory
He charged towards Cal and they started a very dangerous swordsfight
The harsh and loud clashing of their swords shows how much is their hatred for each other
Jimin slashed Cal’s robe arm and it tore, Cal rushed forward in fury and aimed at Jimin’s stomach but Jimin jumped up and landed behind him
It’s obvious that Darrin is surprised, Cory smiled althrough
Cal looked back at Jimin who has a wide grin on his handsome face
“You ba$tard!!!!” He shouted and charged forward again
Jimin rushed towards him too and they both wounded each other but Cal’s wound is the most severe
Jimin got a slight cut on his face while Cal got cut on the arm, deeply.
Blood dripped out of Cal’s arm and Darrin rushed to him
“Your highness!” He shouted
“You can still decide to continue with me, but I can’t promise you two legs by the time we’ll be done” Jimin said and Cory almost laughed
” You two!” The King’s voice came
King Jung came with his numerous guards and they were surrounded
“Father” Jimin bowed
“Your majesty” Cal bowed too
“I’m doing all my possible best to make harmony reign in this palace but you two are here, fighting each other!, How is that supposed to happen if this keeps happening!, Living in peace why is it so hard to do!” King Jung said angrily
They both kept their heads bowed, not saying anything
“Take them both to the library, they’re both getting locked in together till tomorrow evening” King Jung ordered..
” No … No father!, Father!” Cal shouted as he was taken away
“I’ll be fine” Jimin whispered to Cory as he’s being taken away too
Cory smiled and bowed as king Jung left with his guards
He looked at Darrin before walking to him
“Seems you lost a finger” he said mockingly
“Watch what you say” Darrin replied
“Next time it’ll surely be your manh.ood” Cory said in mockery before leaving.
STRONG AFFECTION : Chapter 21 – 30
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