Dark Princess

New Beginning

“You're really mentally ill! You better see a mental doctor as soon as possible. Check yourself. Your condition is very acute. As someone who knows you well, I should refer you to a psychiatrist, you're mentally ill. You should realize that what you're doing is crossing a line. Still you act as if you were right after doing all this? Leave yourself to the police station, or I will report you now!”

“Don't you dare Earnest! Do you think you can do something to destroy me? You better go home to your country, you're not even here, still dare to threaten me!” He's really mentally ill!

"Listen to Gaia Kim! I'm very serious right now. Remember well my words. You better think of a way to repent. Turn yourself over to the police or think of something legal to atone for your sins. If not, I will do it. You're so stupid if you think I can't do anything to destroy you. You don't know me very well. You think I don't know about all the evil acts that you're trying to bury with your papa's help? I'll make sure your dad gets involved in this. Let's see how your family's image will crumble after this. Now get you out of this room. You better obey and be nice. Leave all administrative matters to me. Get out of here!" I took out all the cards I had saved.

I will seriously do as I say if he dares to act. His eyes were blazing with anger. But he knew, for that moment he had to obey. He should have known that Earnest Lee never messed with his words. He left while grunting furiously. A typical Gaia Kim who can't lose at anything. I can't even count how often he abused his family's power and wealth to oppress people he didn't like. It has even nearly killed a life. He was only lucky because his papa could use all means to save him from the snare of the law. But not if it's with me. He should have known that he couldn't mess with Earnest Lee. I could even destroy his entire family.

I concluded that the accident was very serious. I'm grateful over and over again because at least he's alive. Jade is not a physically weak person. But anyone would be devastated if tortured in such a brutal manner without any intention of defending themselves. After talking to the doctor and checking all the check-ups, I grew furious. Several bones in his shoulders, back and arms were broken and he had a mild concussion. He got stitches in the scalp and in some other parts. Bandages covered some of the scars on his face and arms.

That's what happened to Jade the day after we got together, after she agreed to vote for me and let go of Gaia. Guilt haunts my conscience. Yesterday he wanted to rely on me for a reasonable life, but the price he had to pay was very expensive. He almost lost his life. After years of spending time as a friend, I finally cursed Gaia. Often I just stand as a caring friend and advise him. Occasionally it influences him to undo the bad intentions he will execute against people he does not like. No more. I even hope that he will soon get karma from all his bad deeds. He had better come with good intentions to beg for forgiveness and repent, otherwise I could be a madman bent on destroying his life.

...

After almost a week, Jade woke up from a coma. The moment she opened her eyes and looked at me was the most precious moment that had happened during the last few years of my life. I'm not ceasing to pray that God doesn't take this woman away from me. Just yesterday I fantasized that God specially created her for me, cooking a new day into a girlfriend already wanted to be taken? Not fair, right? We just started a beautiful love story. I still want to enjoy all the days we spent together.

“Jade. And I'm sorry.” He smiled, his eyes look very lovely. He may smile when his whole body may still feel sore. I held back tears, biting my lips. She should know by now how much I love her and how scared I am to lose her.

"Why thank you? What have I done?"

"You're in this situation because of me..."

"No. Because of you or not, if I break away from her, I know, at least something like this is bound to happen. That's how Gaia looks at me. I'm just one of hers that no one else should touch. Incidentally, one of the quite valuable possessions he liked. He's not as ideal as us that I have free-will, either. He has the same rights as her. It's not your fault at all..."

“I will report it to the authorities and sue him in court..”.

"Don't..."

"Why?"

“I don't want anything bad to happen to both of you.”

"But this is unfair to you!"

"Why not? After living a good life for so many years with her, I was able to accept this. Let's just say that I'm repaying her debt of gratitude. I even thought that he would kill me.”

"I know. But he chose me. Anyone can be in that position and work hard. But he chose me..." I'm out of words. Trying to dive into her feelings and understand her way of thinking. From her perspective, having already experienced many things in life before meeting Gaia, Gaia's attitude towards her was divine. I again reminded myself that I was in love with an innocent and naive girl. They only know how to live like most people. What happened to your lost childhood Jade? I'm ingrained. The stronger the reason for us to immediately search.

"OKAY. I-i understand. But you should know, you deserve to be treated as a human being. No one has the right to bully you for any reason..." I reaffirm. He smiled again and gave me a very gentle look.

“I need someone to remind me every day that I am worthy. With words and actions..” Said. How could I not love him? He's thoughtful. I found out that he was trying to get out of that strange perspective. He should soon be mrs.Lee. So that I can remind him every time.

“Alright, I'll do it every day. And we need to check on you right now. Tell me, how do you feel?” He grimaces.

“Do not ask. My head is dizzy and the pain is everywhere, all over my body.” But he said that while smiling grimacingly.

"What can I help you with?"

"Stay here. Don't leave a second. I'm afraid he'll come again..”.

"OKAY. I'll be here with you. I'll lock that door if I need to use the toilet.” He chuckled but finally grimaced. The wound on his cheek must have been painful.

“Is there a way to remove the scar on my cheek?”

“Of course. We can afford the most expensive medicine for it. Don't worry..."

“Ah, great. Thank ye. Please help me do that. I need smooth skin so that people at least admire my beauty as your girlfriend, right? That's all I got..” I reflexively smiled a blush, happy smile that I felt overload. It felt like he wanted to fly into the seventh sky just because of the statement he made.

“That dong. Must always smile. Let's forget what happened yesterday. We must be happy because we can still be in this good state. People out there might not even be able to pay a visit to the hospital despite being dying..." I looked at him full of love. Just sober, he purposely said that to make me forget that I hate Gaia so much. He can quickly affect me.

"OKAY. I'll do as you say..” I replied half-whispering withholding my emotions.

“Is there anything that can't be repaired anymore from my body? I mean, am I going to make a full recovery? Or maybe I'll lose one of my arms?” He asked casually. I should feel bad, right? But I smiled, he helped me to see the situation from the window full of colorful flower plants.

"Everything's fine. You'll recover and be back in one piece. Just need some time. Don't worry..."

"Then we have no reason to be sad, right?" He added his sermon.

"Yes. There's no reason for that. Everything's fine. Quickly heal..” He smiled back.