Dark Princess

There's Still Another Time

“For now, no. I need to ask first because there are so many possibilities. Lucian Warren is not the only person who has hundreds of children and lives inside the palace. There's alot. But looking at your face, you shouldn't be the result of his DNA. Because all the descendants of Lucian Warren have a beautiful face and physique, perfect and unique. He is the best of all the candidates. Even the ugliest of us is not comparable to your ugliness.” The statement is somewhat condescending, but yes it is. I'm a little relieved. It turns out there's a possibility that my father was a different person. I responded to his statement with a grin.

“Bring me to him now. If it has to go through you again, it's too long. Today too. Take me to your house. I'm sure he was languishing there.” The face said that he had no choice. Although still struggling seemed calm, but there was a turmoil in his heart that could not be hidden. I wait for him to finish processing my request.

“I need to inform you first. Cannot be done suddenly. Maybe tomorrow or the day after, after her approval.”.

“No. Today too. We go home together to your house. I don't know what you're planning to do in 24 hours. And you know what? If you disagree, I can still stalk you from behind and find your place. What do you want if I do it in a violent way? For example, reporting to the authorities? Because I think the DGSE side is working with the intelligence agency of all countries in the world.” The eyes are still staring sharply, twitching sideways. He knows how serious I am saying. I will, but I need to get detailed and correct information about Jade first.

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Jade Viewing Angle

Rejection is a very painful word. Dumped is the next word. The word swirled on their forehead as soon as they saw us enter the big and magnificent house. I knew all along that Earnest was a rich man. But apparently, her parents were much more. All of those circumstances instantly helped to make my guts shrink. Like raisins, which come from dried grapes, I completely shriveled. What I've been thinking about his family seems to be real soon.

I hold his hand tightly. I just wanted to whisper to get us home. My friend, marriage is not important. Even if I had to let go of marrying another woman, I had already prepared my heart to be willing. But my fingers were tighter. It's like saying everything's gonna be okay. He could not read my premonition, that soon, I would be killed a second time, with words, prejudice and judgment. Yes, I love Earnest. But love in this situation is very different. So according. Not that because I love him, then I must be faced with an uncivilized trial that must destroy my self-esteem – that I have painstakingly built, I even just rose–.

The two elegant men and women were still with frowns, allowing us to sit down. All the expressions they showed were negative auras. I even hoped, we were asked to go home instead of having to accept a sharp refusal. We sit. Papa and Mama Kim sat down and tried to give a supportive look towards me. Not only me, they also smelled the atmosphere. That we were entering a battlefield, not a loving family gathering. Not long after, the waiter presented their special tea and snacks. The biscuits, which I know, are canned. May be deliberately stocked at home if at any time the arrival of guests.

“Earnest. This arrival is sudden. What's up?” The woman –I call it mama Lee– started the conversation.

“I came to bring my future wife pa, ma...” Earnest said with confidence. I looked at his face. No doubt there. For a moment I wondered in my heart, could he be stupid? It could be that he did not capture that unpleasant atmosphere. Obviously, they have their mom and dad, he should know better. But for sure he looked at Papa and Mama Lee. It was as if what he was doing was not wrong at all. Papa and Mama Lee stared at each other and were unhappy expressions and their faces.

“There was papa and also mama Kim, papa and mama Jade.” The two old men looked back at each other. I'm astonished. Very wonder. Shouldn't they politely welcome –no matter what they don't like– because it's civilized human nature?

“We do not accept this visit Earnest. Do you think this is a joke? You came suddenly without notice. With a wife. And, we don't know at all. At least, we get to know him because we've seen him in the media. This it? Stop this empty omon. Consider this meeting never existed.” Mama Lee said ketus. The atmosphere became tense. Papa and Mama Kim looked at each other in wonder and confusion. Don't know how to. They are not even welcomed.

“Ma...” Earnest with wonder trying to arouse the heart of mama Lee. I was astonished too. Why are we there now? Shouldn't he know that it's going to end? Maybe he doesn't know his parents at all? I took my hand out of his hand. She looked at me not accepting but I bowed my head. What I had in mind at that time was, how to withdraw from the meeting as soon as possible and go home.

“This is why you should know your family background Earnest. Nothing like this has ever happened before. We should have known your future wife and her parents well in advance, even before you were dating. So we can judge whether he deserves you or not. Remember, the values in this family have been held for generations. He should be someone with a big name in order to keep up with your position and standing in society. Before you Earnest Lee, you were our only son. The only grandson in the family. Not just any woman can be your wife. And these? You came suddenly and..” Mama Lee sighed inexhaustibly. He looks very angry.

“This is not how it should be. It's mortifying. The man who should have come to propose. Which cheap girl did you bring here Earnest? This is totally uncivilized..”

“Ma..” Earnest weld.

Sorry, from my point of view, they are the uncivilized ones. If my marriage had to involve people like this, I would choose not to marry. I decided. I rub his arm. He looked towards me.

“We go home. No need to go any further. It'll hurt even more. There's papa and mama Kim here.” I whisper. He looked at me with a great sense of guilt. Licked his tongue many times. I convinced him with my gaze.

“Still there next time. Let's go home now. We are not welcomed in this place.” I continue to persuade him.