"Your highness, the princess is here to see you" Zayden heard.
A tiny smile crept to his face "let her in" he said. Immediately, the door opened and Layana walked in.
"Brother Zayden....." She let out along gasp the moment she saw him.
"Hi Yana" he said.
"Hi...." She was stunned "Y-You cut your hair?"
"Isn't it nice?"
Hastily, Layana sat in front of him "Wow!" She exclaimed almost in a whisper "You look....super handsome in this haircut. I love it. Where did you get it?"
"In a nice place" he smiled.
She frowned "You've been in he human world, weren't you?"
"Uh...maybe I was" he said indifferently.
"Why do you always go behind my back to see brother Ryan?" She yelled as that was the only thing that came to her mind. "You make it look as if you love him more than I do"
For goodness sake it's been a week. "I didn't go to see him, I just wanted a haircut."
"You're lying" she said through clenched teeth.
"It was last week I saw him last. Besides I had something important to tell him, that's why I went there" he explained "Do not make a fuss"
Layana scoffed "So what's that 'something' you had to tell him?"
"Something important" he said.
"You won't tell? Should I make you then?" She lifted her left hand, balancing Its elbow on her thigh, she showed her claws. Her fangs elongated, and her eyes turned red also.
Zayden stared at her for a while. Both elder and younger sibling of his are such a bully. "Fine!" he said.
Her claws and fangs retracted back, her eyes turned normal. She gave a smile "I'm listening"
"He found her" he said indifferently.
Her eyes grew wide "For real?! He found her?!"
"Yes...."
She chuckled in astonishment "You mean...brother would soon be free?"
"I don't know " came her response.
Layana furrowed her brows "What do you mean?"
"He doesn't know, Yana"
"Then why didn't you tell him?"
"It would be best if he falls in love with her and not use her. " he replied "Also, Kang Jimyeong and his allies are planning to kill her. If they succeed, Ryan would never be free. But I'm sure he'll protect her"
"I should kill them" she blurted with a frown.
"Goodluck with that" he scoffed.
"You don't think I can?" she questioned "I'm the princess"
"Being a princess doesn't mean you could go about killing dukes and ministers. You're not the King or even the Queen. Even so, the King doesn't kill that."
"Speaking about the king, it's been a while I saw father." Layana said "Why is he keeping distance?"
"He's not. He's just beating himself and crying over spilled milk. He'll come around" Zayden assured. Ever since Ryan was banished, they rarely see their father. He couldn't deny that he missed him.
"Well... don't you think we should celebrate?" She chuckled.
Zayden raised a brow "What for?"
"Ryan found his bride. We should drink and rejoice"
"You should drink, celebrate and rejoice once he's free. Not when the girl's life is at risk"
"Oh" was her short reply.
"So my wonderful sister, how's your relationship going with the general?" He thought to tease her now.
"I told you I don't want him" she gritted her teeth.
"C'mon Yana. He's qualified. You'll make a great couple" he teased.
Layana glared at him, fuming with anger.
"Don't give me that look. I'm telling you he's the best." Zayden continued "Haven't you seen how women drool at him? You wouldn't want to loose him Yana"
"I should kill you as well" she said.
Zayden gulped loudly "You wouldn't kill brother Yana"
"I would, if he doesn't respect my decision"
"Alright, alright. I won't say a word about him"
Layana feigned a smile "I'll take my leave now" she stood
"Alright" he said with a feigned smile. Layana walked to the door, her hands reaching the knob.
"Yana" Zayden stopped her and she turned to him. "Do not tell a soul" he said with all seriousness.
"I won't." She said and left.
Zayden exhaled deeply "What a sister I've got"
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Exhausted from being his personal assistant for the whole day, she collapsed on her bed after taking a shower. Being an assistant wasn't so easy as she thought, even when it wasn't in an office.
She closed her eyes and his face popped up. He has been roaming her head all day, she couldn't help but think about him. He's so calm, beautiful and manly. Not as cold as the rumours said. With his looks she wondered why he has no woman by his side. Even if she's here now, but it doesn't mean he likes her. And she doesn't want to either. Though she wished to. Whenever she thought of having a boyfriend, the thought of getting abandoned by him pops up in her brain. And she'll end up rejecting whoever confesses to her. That's not the only thing. Back then she felt she had a secret boyfriend which she's not even aware of, so dating someone else is clearly cheating.
A knock came on her door in the middle of her thoughts. She dragged herself to the door and opened it, surprised to see Ryan there.
"You..."
"Are you busy?" he asked.
"No"
"Then would you like to have a drink with me?" He asked "I got drumsticks as well, and we could play the game we forgot. Just to make up for the stress I put you through"
She blinked a few times, trying to process his words.
"Don't say no" he added.
"Uhm... okay" she agreed and he smiled. She came out and followed him to his room.
While eating and drinking, they played the game. A happy moment filled with their laughs. She had never seen this side of him. So he could laugh like this? Though it was light, it looked good on him. Finally, she made him her friend.
A couple of more shots and now she's drunk. Ryan was not even close. After much trial , she finally won the game. Or should I say he let her win. Chuckling in delight, she cheered for herself.
"I won, I won" were her words. She stood up praising herself. Ryan smiled. Why is she so cute?